[{"ModuleCode":"ACC1002","ModuleTitle":"Financial Accounting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides an introduction to financial accounting. It examines accounting from an external user's perspective: an external user being an investor or a creditor. Such users would need to understand financial accounting in order to make investing or lending decisions. However, to attain a good understanding, it is also necessary to be familiar with how the information is derived. Therefore, students would learn how to prepare the reports or statements resulting from financial accounting and how to use them for decision-making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA1002 are not allowed to take ACC1002.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC1002X","ModuleTitle":"Financial Accounting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides an introduction to financial accounting. It examines accounting from an external user's perspective: an external user being an investor or a creditor. Such users would need to understand financial accounting in order to make investing or lending decisions. However, to attain a good understanding, it is also necessary to be familiar with how the information are derived. Therefore, students would learn how to prepare the reports or statements resulting from financial accounting and how to use them for decision-making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have passed CS1304 or EC3212 or BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or BZ1002E or BH1002E or FNA1002E or FNA1002X are not allowed to take ACC1002X.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC1006","ModuleTitle":"Accounting Information Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students understand the role of information systems in accounting and other areas of business. \r\n\r\nIn particular, it examines the innovative applications of information systems to streamline business operations and enhance competitive advantage. \r\n\r\nStudents will understand various accounting/business cycles and learn about how information systems are used in different functional areas such as finance/accounting, marketing, operations and supply chain, and HR/management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"FNA1002 or ACC1002","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA1006 are not allowed to take ACC1006.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC1701","ModuleTitle":"Accounting for Decision Makers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides an introduction to accounting from a user perspective. Financial reporting is covered from the viewpoint of an external investor. The focus is on how accounting can help investors make better decisions. Book-keeping and preparation of financial statements are also covered at an introductory level, as investors need to be aware of how the financial statements are derived.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"ACC1002; ACC1002X; EC2204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC1701X","ModuleTitle":"Accounting for Decision Makers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides an introduction to accounting from a user perspective. Financial reporting is covered from the viewpoint of an external investor. The focus is on how accounting can help investors make better decisions. Book-keeping and preparation of financial statements are also covered at an introductory level, as investors need to be aware of how the financial statements are derived.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"ACC1002; ACC1002X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC2002","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Accounting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major concepts, tools and techniques in managerial accounting. It provides students with an appreciation of how managerial accounting evolves with changes in the business environment and why the usefulness of managerial accounting systems depends on the organisational context. The emphasis is on the use of managerial accounting information for decision-making, planning, and controlling activities. Students are introduced to both traditional and contemporary managerial accounting concepts and techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or FNA1002 or FNA1002X or FNA1002E or ACC1002 or ACC1002X or BH1002E or CS1304 or EC3212 or EG1422 before they are allowed to take ACC2002.","Preclusion":"BH2002 or BZ3102 or BK2001  or FNA2002 or IE4242","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC2706","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Accounting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major concepts, tools and techniques in managerial accounting. It provides students with an appreciation of how managerial accounting evolves with changes in the business environment and why the usefulness of managerial accounting systems depends on the organisational context. The emphasis is on the use of managerial accounting information for decision-making, planning, and controlling activities. Students are introduced to both traditional and contemporary managerial accounting concepts and techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ACC1701/ACC1701X or EC2204","Preclusion":"ACC2002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC2707","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Accounting & Reporting I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers financial accounting at an intermediate level, with special reference to accounting for property, plant & equipment, investment properties, assets held for sale, intangible assets, asset impairment, changes in accounting policies and estimates, post-balance-sheet events, revenue accounting, segment reporting and interim reporting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ACC1701/ACC1701X or EC2204.\r\n(or AC1002 or ACC1002X)","Preclusion":"ACC3601","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC2708","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Accounting & Reporting II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers financial accounting at an intermediate level, with special reference to accounting for financial instruments, deferred tax, leases, provisions, employee benefits, and share-based compensation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ACC2707","Preclusion":"ACC3601","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC2709","ModuleTitle":"Accounting Information Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students understand the role of information systems in accounting and other areas of business. \r\n\r\nIn particular, it examines the innovative applications of information systems to streamline business operations and enhance competitive advantage. \r\n\r\nStudents will understand various accounting/business cycles and learn about how information systems are used in different functional areas such as finance/accounting, marketing, operations and supply chain, and HR/management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ACC1701/ACC1701X or EC2204","Preclusion":"ACC1006","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3603","ModuleTitle":"Assurance and Attestation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the knowledge and understanding of the audit process required by assurance and attestation engagements. It aims to ensure students acquire the necessary attitude, skills, and knowledge for a career in auditing, in the accounting profession or in business management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA1002/ACC1002 and FNA2002 (Students who are not enrolled in the accounting or accounting-specialization program should seek Deans Office permission to read the module)","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3121 are not allowed to take ACC3603.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3604","ModuleTitle":"Corporate and Securities Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of this course is to develop a solid understanding of the legal framework required in the operations of business entities especially companies. It covers the entire life-span of a business entity, namely from the formation of the entity to its liquidation. It also includes the various legal obligations and implications in operating the business entity. A secondary objective is to introduce the pertinent provisions of securities legislation such as the Securities & Futures Act and the Takeover Code.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"BSP1004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3122 or LL4055 are not allowed to take ACC3604. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3605","ModuleTitle":"Taxation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts of income taxation in Singapore. Since a large portion of a business organisation's profits goes towards the payment of income tax, it is absolutely crucial for students to have an understanding of how tax works and how to legally minimize it. This module is relevant to those who wish to work in the fields of accounting, consulting or financial management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA1002/ACC1002 and BSP1004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3127 or LL4056 are not allowed to take ACC3605. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3606","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Corporate Accounting and Reporting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course explores in greater depth complex financial reporting topics introduced in \r\n\r\nACC1002 Financial Accounting and ACC3601 Corporate Accounting and Reporting, and it also examines issues relating to fair value accounting. The viewpoint is that of the preparer of financial statements. The discussion centres on the financial reporting issues affecting a firm's profitability and risk. This course is for students who expect to become CPAs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA3111 or ACC3601","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3123 are not allowed to take ACC3606.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3614","ModuleTitle":"Valuation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with an understanding of the various valuation issues and methodologies available to accountants and managers. It specifically discusses valuation issues pertaining to the enterprise, assets for use, and liabilities. After taking this course, the students should be able to value certain classes of assets and liabilities which are of significant interest and importance to the modern business. Coverage includes fair value and value-in-use concepts, earnings multiple analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and real option analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3126 are not allowed to take ACC3614.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3616","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Governance and Risk Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers corporate governance from a multidisciplinary\nperspective including law, finance, accounting\nand economics. The module covers enterprise risk\nmanagement in terms of the Integrated Framework issued\nby the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the\nTreadway Commission (COSO).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ACC1002 Financial Accounting, BSP1004 Legal\nEnvironment of Business, FIN2004 Finance","Preclusion":"ACC3611 Corporate Governance and Ethics\nACC3612 Risk Management and Internal Control\nOnly available to BBA and BBA(Acc) students from the\nAY2014-15 intake and later","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3619","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Perspective in Accounting and Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This is a capstone module that to some extent mirrors the\naims of the Integrated Business Systems module in the\nSingapore Qualifying Programme. The module gives\nstudents a chance to apply their technical knowledge in\ndifferent areas to a set of multi-disciplinary cases that\ncapture complex real problems faced by accountants\nparticularly in Singapore and the neighbouring region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Completed or concurrently taking the following:\n(a) All BBA (Acc) core modules; and\n(b) all other compulsory accounting modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Pls see above (under Pre-requisite(s))."},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3701","ModuleTitle":"Assurance and Attestation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the knowledge and understanding of the audit process required by assurance and attestation engagements. It aims to ensure students acquire the necessary attitude, skills, and knowledge for a career in auditing, in the accounting profession or in business management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"Pre-/Co-req: ACC2707 and ACC2709.","Preclusion":"ACC3603","Corequisite":"Pls see under \"Prerequisites\"."},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3703","ModuleTitle":"Taxation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts of income taxation in Singapore. Since a large portion of a business organisation's profits goes towards the payment of income tax, it is absolutely crucial for students to have an understanding of how tax works and how to legally minimize it. This module is relevant to those who wish to work in the fields of accounting, consulting or financial management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"(ACC1701/ACC1701X or EC2204) and BSP1702/BSP1702X","Preclusion":"ACC3605; LL4056","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4611","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Taxation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a foundation in tax planning. Part 1 discusses tax planning opportunities for the business entity in a local (Singapore) context, by making use of available tax incentives, different business structures, etc. Part 2 covers tax planning in an international business context, and will deal with double tax agreements, choice of foreign investment vehicles, repatriation of income and capital, tax havens, tax arbitrage, etc. Part 3 deals with tax planning for the individual operating across international boundaries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA4114 are not allowed to take ACC4611.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4615","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Assurance and Attestation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"To equip students with a good understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge/techniques for a variety of assurance and attestation work other than the statutory audit. Such work is often more complex and requires advanced methodologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA3121 or ACC3603","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3128 or ACC3613 are not allowed to take ACC4615.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4619","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Accounting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an \r\ninstructor on a well-defined project in the accounting area.  (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for admission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.)  Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling an accounting related issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic.  In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AH2101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Art History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to art history both as a field of academic knowledge concerned with works of art (including painting, sculpture and architecture) and as a discipline with a distinctive methodology, vocabulary and theoretical foundations. The module surveys the main trends in the artistic traditions of Europe and Asia paying special attention to cross-cultural comparative analysis (i.e. how the human body and landscape are represented in different artistic traditions).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"AH2201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Painting: Styles and Masters","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory-level course, providing students a historical survey of three thousand years of Chinese visual arts with emphasis on painting. Through the course, students will gain a basic understanding of the historical transformation of Chinese art from the classical towards the modern and contemporary, as well as key aesthetic and philosophical conceptions underpinning the production of visual arts in the Chinese culture. In addition, the course provides some comparative studies of Chinese and Western visual arts. There will also be a component introducing the special linkages between the history of Singapore art and the Chinese context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"AH2101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"AH2202","ModuleTitle":"Modern Art: A Critical Introduction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"What is modern art? How has it been understood and interpreted by artists, critics and art historians? What is the relationship between modern art, modernism and modernity? Is the history of modern art “multiple”? The course will explore these questions through a chronological introduction to modern art, from the 19th century to the 1950s. Students will be encouraged to critically-analyse visual and textual primary-source material to develop a nuanced understanding of different developments in modern art. Case studies on modern art in Asia will also be included to encourage students to appreciate the multiplicity and global diffusion of modern art.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"AH2101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"AH3203","ModuleTitle":"Collecting Art in Europe and Asia (1500 CE – 2000 CE)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the development of a wide range of private and institutional collecting practices in Europe and Asia, from the late medieval period to the present day. It draws on diverse theoretical approaches to collection studies. The course seeks to understand the contributions of collectors to art-production, display and taste-making and value-arbitration, and, consequently to the overall contours of art history and its canons. It\r\nadopts an inter-disciplinary approach to demonstrate how collectors have actively shaped other histories of modernities, nationalisms and cosmopolitanisms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"AH2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AH3204","ModuleTitle":"Methods and Approaches to Art History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the history of art history as a discipline looking at its origins, evolution and shifts across time. It seeks to understand how genres in art history are sequenced, compared and analysed in the European tradition. The module also examines how art history evolves differently in Asian texts and\r\nAsian contemporary writing. These differences in the methods and approaches to art history provide diverse frameworks to appreciate art-production and consumption globally.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"AH2101 Introduction To Art History","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ALS1010","ModuleTitle":"Learning to Learn Better","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module considers evidence-based techniques for\nlearning derived from the fundamental science and\nunderstanding of how we learn. It reveals steps on the\npath to more effective learning by using a set of simple,\npragmatic rules: rules to build motivation and to speed up\nthe learning process over both the short and long term.\nLearners will appreciate learning rules and the scientific\nevidence behind them. They will also understand why,\ndespite sometimes being counterintuitive, they work so\nwell. This understanding will lead to individualised\napplication of techniques to improve learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ALS1010CP","ModuleTitle":"Learning to Learn Better","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module considers evidence-based techniques for\nlearning derived from the fundamental science and\nunderstanding of how we learn. It reveals steps on the\npath to more effective learning by using a set of simple,\npragmatic rules: rules to build motivation and to speed up\nthe learning process over both the short and long term.\nLearners will appreciate learning rules and the scientific\nevidence behind them. They will also understand why,\ndespite sometimes being counterintuitive, they work so\nwell. This understanding will lead to individualised\napplication of techniques to improve learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ALS1020","ModuleTitle":"Learning to Choose Better","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"Have you ever regretted a choice you made?\n\nEvery day, we make many decisions. However, are you aware that we all possess cognitive biases that influence our choices without us knowing? These natural biases can lead us into making seemingly prudent decisions that are illogical. \n \nIn this module, we will explore some of the biases that we are naturally programmed. You will understand why we don’t even realize that we behave irrationally and make choices that are unintended.  \n \nWith a better knowledge of these inherent natural biases, we can think more clearly and make better decisions in our lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR1101","ModuleTitle":"Design I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundation module that serves to introduce basic communication techniques, the fundamental principles of design and design methods. Topics ? The module will deal with the subject of human perception in the reading and understanding of design.  Issues related to space, form, order will serve as essential design generators. The module will also provide the requisite grounding in visual language, design thinking and graphic communication. Graphic communication will include basic drawing skills and the use of common rendering media for two and three-dimensional representation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR1327","ModuleTitle":"Structural Principles","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module for architecture students introduces the students to structural principles in architectural design. It covers the effects and properties of structural forces, structural systems and their interfaces with building functions in served and servant spaces. It also examines issues of construction and assemblage, in relation to special building types and building systems","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR2101","ModuleTitle":"Design 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will emphasize design in response to environment and site. It will enable students to learn to design small-scale buildings within the context of hot humid tropical environments. Topics - The module will deal with issues related to climate, the tropical environment and sustainability as generators of design. It will also focus on design with an understanding of spatial and functional relationships of spaces such as small and big spaces, private and public spaces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"AR1101 Design 1 Grade 'C' or Grade “S”; AR1102 Design 2 Grade 'C' or Grade “S”;","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2221","ModuleTitle":"History and Theory of Southeast Asia Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to architecture and the built environment in Southeast Asia: their variety, the material, historical and cultural contexts of their production, and the theories and debates.\r\n\r\nUnit I explores the pre-modern, pre-colonial, and colonial architectural legacies of Southeast Asia and introduces the terms and categories that are used to discuss them.\r\n\r\nUnit II looks at the theories, debates, and arguments on contextual response in modern and contemporary architecture in Southeast Asia since the early 20th century (coinciding with late colonial rule) through the post-independence period to contemporary times.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2224","ModuleTitle":"Ideas and Approaches in Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides and introduction to some of the basic concepts in and approaches to architecture as a practice and as an academic discipline. It also highlights the nature and historical development of architecture especially with respect to \"vocabulary\" and \"ideas\", and introduces their use in the analysis of the works of architecture. Topics ? The module will (1) imbue the knowledge of architecture as a special category of man-made objects, replete with ideas, social contexts and intellectual processes; (2) introduce architecture through some of its basic concepts such as \"periods\", \"styles\", \"language\", etc.; (3) encourage an active and a critical approach to analyzing the works of architecture; (4) show the relevance of architecture in contemporary and immediate real-life problem sets like sustainability, subjectivity, identity, meanings, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2225","ModuleTitle":"Reading Visual Images","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to ways of looking at and discussing works of art. The focus is chiefly on painting and sculpture; the emphasis is on analyzing the composition or design of art works and in constructing meanings for them. The study of this module enables students to acquire critical skills for interpreting and connecting with works of art. The module encourages students to read art works in relation to a range of interests, intentions and issues; the aim here is to suggest or propose contexts or environments in which art works are made and received. \r\nThere are three sections. In the first, three (3) topics from Asian art traditions are discussed. The are :\r\n1. Indian sculpture\r\n2. Chinese landscape painting \r\n3. Islamic calligraphy\r\nIn the second section, ideas and movements from the Renaissance in Italy to the end of the 20th century in Europe, are surveyed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2044","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2327","ModuleTitle":"Architectural Tectonics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Architectural form is a result of its construction, structure and materiality. Architecture emerges in a symbiosis of historical understanding of structural theory, construction, engineering and automation.\nThe Module focuses on materials and construction techniques within different environmental and climatic conditions. The fundamentals, rules of systems and principles in Construction Architecture explain constructed form. Using additive manufacturing new possibilities in prefabrication and modular elements will be explored. Lectures on Structural and Design Logic accompany seminar assignments and cover in greater depth, important aspects of Architectural Construction and Systems of Prefabrication, whereby 3D printing is used to generate new structural typologies, applicable and necessary for the integration into the Architectural Design Studio.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR2522","ModuleTitle":"Computational Thinking: Performance Based Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"In architectural practice, computation has grown in importance and is fundamentally changing the nature of the design process itself. Performance Based Design is a computational design approach in which design options\r\nare iteratively explored based on feedback from performance simulations. This module will introduce the overall design approach and will teach both theoretical and practical aspects of building performance simulation. Simulations will include shadowcasting, daylighting, and solar radiation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3101","ModuleTitle":"Design 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will emphasize the integrative nature of architectural design. It will enable students to understand how technology should be applied to building design and construction. Topics: The module will focus on projects that require consideration for realism imposed by functional, technical and statutory constraints. Buildings will be of medium complexity set within less intensively developed urban sites. Design projects will demand a holistic awareness of the issues related to the environment, climate, context, technology and building regulations","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"AR2101 Design 3 Grade 'C' or Grade “S”; AR2102 Design 4 Grade 'C'","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3101A","ModuleTitle":"Design 5 (Landscape Architecture Emphasis)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module develops basic skills in landscape design and marks the ‘first-time experience’ of architecture students in the field of landscape architectural studio work. 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It provides a comprehensive inquiry\r\nof urban history, key theories, topics, design principles and practices related to urban design, urban planning and landscape design. 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Weekly\nlogbook as well as internship reports will be used a part\nof the evaluation of their internship experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have taken AR3101 and AR3102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3412","ModuleTitle":"Work Experience Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This internship module is open to full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least 60MCs and plan to proceed on an approved internship of at least 10 weeks in duration in the vacation period. This module recognizes\r\nwork experiences in fields that could lead to viable career pathways that may be remotely and not directly to the student’s major. 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Technology integration is emphasized via understanding how materials and systems are related, detailed, and assembled.\r\nStudents will learn quantitative means to evaluate environmental requirements, and develop familiarity with system strategies and construction details to integrate the various building systems (such as structure, mechanical and electric services, architecture exteriors and interiors). Additionally, codes of practice (such as fire safety) and considerations on sustainable environment will be addressed. 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Weekly logbook as well as\r\ninternship reports will be used a part of the evaluation of their internship experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-80-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have taken AR3101 and AR3102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5011","ModuleTitle":"Research Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines parameters that are set and/or claimed for undertaking research leading to the writing and presentation of a dissertation for a degree in a university. It begins by sketching a brief history of research and then proceeds to highlight changing definitions, premises and approaches. The principal interest and task of the instructor is to lead & develop discussions of definitions, premises and approaches. 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The second workshop is conducted in the first week of S2 and deals with Specification Writing and Buildability, issues more relevant for the advanced stage of the Final Design Project.\r\n\r\nThrough this module, students will become aware of the individual requirements of the above topics and codes. 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Students are to participate design charrette to create innovative proposals for optimization, performance, and aesthetic goals, in collaboration with the lecturers and consultants who are architects and engineers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5322","ModuleTitle":"Renewable Resources and Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module intends to provide students with a general understanding about the interrelationship between natural resources and architecture including building materials and energy sources. The need to shift from present fuel-based energy use and construction practices toward the application of renewable resources strategies is highlighted. 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(b) Critique and evaluation of acquired knowledge. (c) Problem Statement mapping the fundamental aspects of the issues. (d) Hypothesis delineated in terms of a small set of no more than 3 key issues that can be addressed through architectural intervention. (e) Programme Formulation. (f) Site Selection. (g) Preliminary Design Studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5807","ModuleTitle":"Architectural Design Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Students are assigned a Thesis supervisor who will assist the student in identifying and developing the Thesis topic. Students spend the early part of the thesis researching the topic and identifying key issues and design agenda. Students will then proceed to formulate an architectural project to explore the Thesis. In the later stages of the studio, each student will develop a comprehensive architectural design solution in response to the issues and brief identified earlier. In this later stage of the Thesis project students are required to develop technological and material responses to the thesis issue(s) developed earlier. 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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. 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These topics are offered from multiple perspectives and inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to question conventional norms and conceptions and establish new visions for a sustainable urban future. Students are exposed to sustainable models and innovative urban strategies to cope with various environmental, social, economic and technological challenges that Asian cities face today and in future.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5954A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Landscape Architecture 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Landscape Architecture.  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Examples of topics that may be discussed are Universal Design, Participating Design, Elderly Housing, Post Occupancy Evaluation, Community Architecture, Architectural Practices, Places of Learning, Healthcare Design and Design Methodology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5956A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design and Built Environment 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and\nthorough discussion of specific topics in\ndesign and the built environment.  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Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5959B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5959C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5959D","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5959E","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR6770","ModuleTitle":"PHD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5114","ModuleTitle":"Electrophysiological Assessment B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This subject builds on the knowledge obtained in the Electrophysiological Assessment A subject. Students will have the opportunity to examine the principles and practices associated with advanced auditory evoked potential assessment in the clinic (NUH).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"12-0-18-0-0","Prerequisite":"AUD5102 Anatomy and Physiology\r\nAUD5103 Pathologies of the Auditory System\r\nAUD5106 Clinical Audiology A (Part 1)\r\nAUD5107 Paediatric Audiology A (Part 1)\r\nAUD5108 Electrophysiology Assessment A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD5112 Clinical Audiology A (Part 2); AUD5113 Paediatric Audiology A (Part 2)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5216","ModuleTitle":"Vestibular Assessment and Management B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an advanced knowledge about the assessment and management of central vestibular disorders, neuro-otological disorders due to migraine and the psychological problems of dizzy patient. This module also describes various rehabilitative management options for patients with vestibular disorders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"10-0-39-0-26","Prerequisite":"AUD5102: Anatomy & Physiology\r\nAUD5103: Pathologies of Auditory System\r\nAUD5110: Vestibular Assessment and Management A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5217","ModuleTitle":"Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (Part 1)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students the opportunity to learn about the psychological and social problems of hearing aid users and to develop and implement rehabilitation programs to suit individual needs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"23-0-52-0-23","Prerequisite":"AUD5101: Acoustics\r\nAUD5104: Perception of Sound and Speech\r\nAUD5105 & AUD5111: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A - Part 1 & Part 2\r\nAUD5106 & AUD5112: Clinical Audiology A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD52117: Clinical Audiology B (Part 1)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5218","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Audiology B (Part 1)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This subject builds on the knowledge obtained in the Clinical Audiology A subject. Students will participate in problem based learning case discussions encompassing the evaluation and management of patients in the areas of advanced diagnostic assessment of hearing and balance disorders and hearing aid fitting and evaluation. This module comprises the following topics: professionalism, ethics and clinical communication, industrial audiology, acoustic shock and the prevention of hearing loss in the music industry; and a review of audiological integration and management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"12-0-52-0-34","Prerequisite":"AUD5105 & AUD5111: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A\r\nAUD5106 & AUD5112: Clinical Audiology A\r\nAUD5107 & AUD5113: Paediatric Audiology A\r\nAUD5108 & AUD5114: Electrophysiological Assessment A & B","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD5217: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (Part 1); AUD5118: Paediatric Audiology B (Part 1)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5219","ModuleTitle":"Paediatric Audiology B - Part 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the basic paediatric assessment skills gained in Paediatric Audiology A. Students will have the opportunity to learn the principles and practice of audiological assessment of children of all ages. In particular, they will refine and expand their understanding of advanced paediatric testing techniques; educational and communication issues for hearing impaired children; assessment and management of children with special needs; assessment and management of hearing impaired neonates & infants.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24-0-52-0-22","Prerequisite":"AUD5105 & AUD5111: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A (Part 1 & Part 2)\r\nAUD5107 & AUD5113: Paediatric Audiology A (Part 1 & Part 2)\r\nAUD5108 & AUD5114: Electrophysiological Assessment","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD5217: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (Part 1); AUD5218: Clinical Audiology B (Part 1)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5220","ModuleTitle":"Independent Studies in Audiology (Research project - part 1)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to prepare student for the applied research project that must be submitted in Semester 4. This module builds on the knowledge obtained in AUD5115 Experimental Design and Statistics. Students will be asked to identify a client a research topic, and two supervisors, develop a research design and appropriate testing tools, make a class presentation to teaching staff and students and then submit a written proposal (max 5000 words) before obtaining ethics clearance and conducting a pilot study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"20-0-0-120-100","Prerequisite":"AUD5115: Experimental Design and Statistics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AY1130","ModuleTitle":"Human Anatomy and Physiology I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"ANATOMY","ModuleDescription":"The module encompasses core material on aspects of human anantomy and physiology with reference to relevant clinical examples. Topics for the module include the following human systems: 1. cell, integumentary and musculoskeletal, 2. cardiovascular, 3. Haematology and related immunology 4. Respiratory and 5. endocrine","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-2-0-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BAA6002","ModuleTitle":"Accounting Research Seminars II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of the course is to introduce Ph.D. students to advanced research topics in accounting. The course will focus on selected areas of research in accounting, including but not limited to the following:\r\n1. Information in Accounting Numbers\r\n2. Earnings Response Coefficient (ERC)\r\n3. The Post-Earnings-Announcement Drift\r\n4. Cost of Equity Capital\r\n5. Trading Volume, Non-Directional\r\n6. Trading Volume, Directional\r\n7. Insider Trading\r\n8. Taxation and the Capital Market, Payout Policy\r\n9. Taxation and the Capital Market, Capital Structure\r\n10. Corporate Social Responsibilities Disclosure\r\n11. Accounting Standards and Reporting Quality\r\n12. China Related Topics","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-8","Prerequisite":"BAA6001 Accounting Research Seminars I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BBP5000","ModuleTitle":"Global Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The module is a program initiation for students from diverse disciplines and cultures. It is designed to be a rigorous learning experience characterized by intensive dialogue and networking. The module may cover themes and applications for strategic management in the global arena, with a distinctive Asian orientation. Topics may include issues in business environment such as competition dimensions, and resource and institution determinants. It may also include issues in international strategy such as market and collaborative dynamics, scoping and restructuring, governance and control, innovation and knowledge, and corporate social responsibility. The emphasis will be the state of practice in strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BDC5101","ModuleTitle":"DETERMINISTIC OPERATIONS RESEARCH MODELS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a first thread in the quantitative decision making and provides the basic quantitative background for courses in finance, operations management, and supply chain management. Operations research (OR) has been applied extensively in such diverse areas as financial planning, logistics and supply management, public service, health care, manufacturing, telecommunication and military, to name just a few. In this module, deterministic operations research models relevant to business decision making will be covered. The emphasis is on model building, solution methods, and interpretation of results. Topics covered include: linear and non-linear programming, dynamic programming, integer programming, heuristic problem-solving methods and other interesting OR topics. Computer packages for OR modelling may be used.\r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BDC6111","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Optimization","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This course will cover important topics in optimization theory including linear, network, discrete, convex, conic, stochastic and robust. It will focus on methodology, modeling techniques and mathematical insights. This is a core module for PhD students in the Decision Science department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"A basic knowledge of linear algebra","Preclusion":"IE6001","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BDC6112","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Probability space and random variables\nOutcomes, events, and sample space; probability measure and integration; distributions and expectation.\n\nConditional expectation\nConditioning on events; conditioning on random variables; general properties of condition expectation; introduction to martingales.\n\nExponential distribution and Poisson process\nMemorylessness; counting processes; construction of Poisson process; thinning and superposition of Poisson processes; nonhomogeneous and compound Poisson process.\n\nDiscrete-time Markov chains\nMarkov property; stopping times and strong Markov property; classification of states; hitting and absorption probabilities; stationary and limit distributions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"IE6004 Stochastic Process I","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BDC6302","ModuleTitle":"Discrete Optimization and Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Discrete optimization is the study of problems where the\ngoal is to find an optimal arrangement from among a finite\nset of possible arrangements. Discrete problems are also\ncalled combinatorial optimization problems. Many\napplications in business, industry, and computer science\nlead to such problems, and we will touch on the theory\nbehind these applications.\nThe course takes a modern view of discrete optimization\nand covers the main areas of application and the main\noptimization algorithms. It covers the following topics\n(tentative):\n• integer and combinatorial optimization: introduction and\nbasic definitions\n• alternative formulations\n• optimality, relaxation and bounds\n• Graph Theory and Network Flow\n• integral polyhedral, including matching problems, matroid\nand the Matroid Greedy algorithm\n• polyhedral approaches: theory of valid inequalities,\ncutting-plane algorithms\nThe course also discusses how these approaches can be\nused to tackle problems arising in modern service system,\nincluding static and dynamic matching markets, ad words\nallocation, pricing and assortment optimization etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BDC6111/IE6001 Foundations of Optimization","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BHD4001","ModuleTitle":"Honours Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of the Honours Dissertation is to provide the student with an opportunity to select and study a research problem of importance and present his findings logically and systematically in clear and concise prose.  The research topic can be either the study of a business problem involving the use of analytic or predictive models, or a research study using field research techniques or data analysis leading to sound generalisations and deductions, or a scientific analysis of a theoretical problem.  The student is expected to demonstrate (a) a good understanding of relevant methodology and literature (b) the significance and relevance of the problem (c) a logical and sound analysis and (d) a clear and effective presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"Varies depending on individual student with their supervisor","Prerequisite":"Varies depending on topics of research","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BI3001A","ModuleTitle":"Business Internship I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This in an internship module lasting a minimum of 8 weeks. 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(In contrast to BI3003, BI3001\nand BI3002 deal with internships that are related to\nbusiness).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-36-4","Prerequisite":"This internship module is open to NUS business school  undergraduate students who have completed at least 60MCs and plan to do an approved internship between 10-12 weeks in duration during the vacation period.  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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\r\nacquisition will be invaluable for a career in the Business world. The personalized interaction with the instructor will also facilitate mentorship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"This will vary according to specific topics.","Preclusion":"This will vary according to specific topics.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BIS3001A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module in Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF 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. 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Earth is considered as a system through which materials are continuously cycled. Impacts caused by natural or human influences affect the state of balance, leading to environmental problems, with human impacts causing more serious consequences to the environment and human society. The module covers the properties of air, water and land, ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem integrity and environmental capacity, pollution pathways and impacts, conservation science, integrated management approaches. The emphasis is to provide a sound understanding of the scientific basis for better environmental decision-making. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program.  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It is essential for the graduate students to have a `bigger? picture of this multi-disciplinary research field. This module, is designed as one in which students are select specific research papers published within the last two years in the leading journals in life sciences and present a seminar on this paper including suitable literature search and critical analysis.  The research paper will be further discussed with their fellow graduate students and lecturers. This seminar style approach is very conducive to spreading new information and getting graduate students aware of and interested in other associated disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"Basic knowledge in life sciences","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5201","ModuleTitle":"Structural Biology And Proteomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module will focus on recent advances in topics related to structural biology and proteomics. The topics to be discussed will include structure-function relationships, protein-protein interactions, protein folding, protein design and engineering and proteomics. Students will be required to participate actively in the form of presentations/discussion as well as analyses of recent research articles in the area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students should have completed any two of the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent: Biochemical Techniques; Proteins and Enzymes; Physical Chemistry; and Organic Chemistry.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5207A","ModuleTitle":"Topics In Developmental Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Developmental biology is the study of the process and mechanism of a single cell developing into a complex organism. This module will focus on animal models. We will start with the background knowledge in the first half of the module, followed by selected topics in hot areas in developmental biology, e.g. neural development, angiogenesis and vascular development, endoderm development, endocrine glands, signal transduction, embryonic stem cells etc. These topics will be rotated in different years. Thus this module aims at those students who have missed the developmental biology module in their undergraduate programmes as well as those who are working in this and related fields.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-7-0","Prerequisite":"Basic knowledge in biology at undergraduate level","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5209","ModuleTitle":"Directed Studies in Molecular Ecology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The trouble with ecology is that there are too many variables: too many species, types of relationships, and environmental factors. This course will introduce new next-generation-sequencing methods that are able to address these challenges. The “too many species” problem can be solved with NGS barcoding and metabarcoding. “Types of relationships” are addressed with species-interaction analysis based on trace DNA. Responses to “environmental factors” can be analysed with comparative transcriptomics and population genomics. The module starts with introducing basic NGS analysis concepts (e.g, QC, assembly, coverage). Afterwards, different types of NGS data will be analysed (e.g., tagged amplicons, RNASeq, RADSeq).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-2-2","Prerequisite":"Open to graduate students only. Students without a background in ecology should consult the lecturers first.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5217","ModuleTitle":"Population Genomics and Phylogenomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module will examine how genome-wide datasets can be applied to questions relating to the evolutionary history of animal and plant lineages. Some of the major topics discussed will be \n(1) genome-wide datasets used to entangle rapid radiations, \n(2) genome-wide SNPs deployed to discover patterns of gene flow between neighbouring lineages, \n(3) introgression and admixture across hybrid zones, and many more.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-8-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5222","ModuleTitle":"Cellular Mechanisms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"It is increasingly clear that a full appreciation of the chemical and physical properties that govern individual cells is essential for the understanding of development and disease. Emphasis will also be placed on reading primary research publications.\r\n\r\nThis module is designed to expose students to topics such as cell cycle control, cell polarization, membrane trafficking, actin and microtubular cytoskeleton, and cellular mechanisms contributing to disease.  A biochemical and Biophysical view of the cell and its functions will be explored.  In addition to the lectures, the students have time for critical discussion sessions with the lecturers, many of whom are pioneers in the topics being covered in the course.\r\n\r\nIntended for fresh or advanced graduate students familiar with basic cell biology\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-3-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"A strong foundation in life sciences and molecular biology","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5223","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Molecular Genetics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The lectures and subsequent tutorials and/or discussions will allow in-depth survey and critical analysis of molecular genetics, beginning with basic principles and extending to modern approaches and special topics. The module will draw on examples from various systems such as Drosophila, C. elegans, yeasts, human, plants and bacteria. The module encompasses advanced treatment of the Central Dogma of molecular biology and covers recent developments in the molecular understanding of genetic information transfer from DNA to RNA to protein, using current examples. Building upon this platform, the module will then proceed to special topics such as Prions, epigenetics, modular signaling cascades, ion channels, membrane dynamics and cellular energetics. It will also provide a broad overview of Protein folding and function.\r\nIntended primarily for new graduate students familiar with basic molecular biology and genetics\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-3-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Basic knowledge in molecular biology and genetics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5229","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals in Biophysical Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module is directed towards graduates who have\r\nacquired background knowledge of Biology but are interested in more advance mathematical and physical concepts that are fundamental to Biophysical Sciences. \r\n\r\nThe module will introduce topics like algebra, fourier transformation, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, microscopy and computational programming and simulation, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"Students should have attended advanced undergraduate courses in Biology and with basic concepts in Mathematics and Physics.","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5232","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Bioimaging","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Bioimaging is one of the major emerging research areas in biological research due to the wide range of methods available with excellent temporal and spatial resolution. This allows us nowadays to test biological events at the single molecule level. The module aims at introducing the interested student to basics in the field. It will cover the basic physical principles of the diverse bioimaging techniques (electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic force microscopy and light microscopy) and will cover the basic mathematical needs for a quantitative interpretation of bioimaging data (data\r\nevaluation techniques, error treatment).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-2-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5232B","ModuleTitle":"Practical Bioimaging B: Light Microscopy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Bioimaging is one of the major emerging research areas in biological research due to the wide range of methods available with excellent temporal and spatial resolution. This allows us nowadays to test biological events at the single molecule level. The module aims at introducing the interested student to the practical basis to achieve good images. Students will perform hands-on experiments on the different microscopes in the Centre of Bioimaging Sciences and will get a basic training to allow them to take images independently.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-4-1-2","Prerequisite":"BL5232 Introduction to Bioimaging","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5232C","ModuleTitle":"Practical Bioimaging C: Hands-on Microscopy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Bioimaging is one of the major emerging research areas in biological research due to the wide range of methods available with excellent temporal and spatial resolution. This allows us nowadays to test biological events at the single molecule level. The module aims at introducing the interested student to the practical basis to achieve good images in microscopy. Students will construct their own microscopes and perform hands-on experiments on the different microscopes in the Centre of Bioimaging Sciences and will get a basic training to allow them to take images independently.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-4-1-2","Prerequisite":"BL5232 Introduction to Bioimaging","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5236","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Electron Microscopy for Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Bioimaging is one of the major emerging research areas in biological research. Some of the most interesting biological systems like viruses and certain large molecules are 1 to 100 nm in size, and cannot be studied using optical microscopy methods. To image these biological systems, electron microscopy must be employed. This module aims to introduce students to the basics of electron microscopy and its application in life sciences. Students will learn basic principles of electron optics, and the electron microscopy techniques used in the study of biological systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5237","ModuleTitle":"Computational Biology: Sequences, Structures, Functions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module will focus on introduction to the application of computational structural biology. The topics to be discussed will include sequence-structure-function relationships, evolutionary aspects of proteins, allostery in interactions,\r\nprotein dynamics, drug design and engineering. Students will be required to participate actively in the form of presentations/discussion as well as analyses of recent research articles in the area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"7-4.5-0-10-11","Prerequisite":"Basic understanding of physics/chemistry and interest in structural biology","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3002","ModuleTitle":"CEOs as Leaders","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"\"This is an independent study module about leadership at the highest level of an organization. As the ultimate “synergizing force” to create value for the organization by uniting, coordinating, and synchronising all\r\nelements of an organization to strive to attain organizational objectives, the CEOs are the most critical component in the leadership “food chain”. What must a leader add to the system to ensure that the organization will function like a welloiled machine to generate value for shareholders?\"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-2.5-2.5","Prerequisite":"(MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239) and MNO2705.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3003","ModuleTitle":"Personal Leadership Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"\"This independent study module delves into the leadership experiences a leader may go through as an individual. Leaders are also individual persons like you and me. How to deal with the leadership role and personally make sense of what a person does as a leader thus constitutes an essential part of leadership training. This module will address these topics:\r\n• The Leader as an Individual\r\n• Personality Traits and Leader Behavior\r\n• Leadership World View and Attitude\r\n• Leadership Mind and Heart\r\n• What Does It Mean to be a Follower\r\n• Developing Personal Potential\"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-2.5-2.5-5","Prerequisite":"(MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239) and MNO2705.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3004","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Leadership Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is an independent study module meant to cover any topics that are not covered by any other modules on leadership. The supervisor will provide the details according to the needs of the students and the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"(MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239) and MNO2705.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5001","ModuleTitle":"MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide a rigorous foundation in economic theory for analyzing the key managerial decision problems of firms and other economic organisations. The course develops the analytic tools of microeconomic theory for modeling the economic behaviour of economic agents (consumers, firms, asset owners etc.) and the functioning of markets, and shows how these tools can be applied to deal with problems of practical relevance to managers. The course takes a \"modernist\" approach, incorporating recent theoretical developments such as transaction costs theory, markets with asymmetric information, principal-agent models to enhance the student's appreciation of the analytic power and practical applicability of economic theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5002","ModuleTitle":"ANALYTICS FOR MANAGERS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course demonstrates how Analytics based on the scientific paradigm of data, models and assumptions produce Business Intelligence that can be used to support managerial decisions. \r\n\r\nFocus is on the appreciation of a battery of quantitative tools: their scientific concepts, their applications straddling Finance, Marketing, SCM, HR etc. as well as their limitations. \r\n\r\nTopics include Decision and Risk analyses, Linear and Nonlinear optimization models, Exploratory CRM (i.e. effective extraction and communication of information from data), Statistical Thinking (data variability, margins of error and hypothesis testing), ANOVA (comparison of group averages), Forecasting using Regression and Time Series models. \r\n\r\nThe utility of MS Excel and dedicated add-ins will be demonstrated throughout the course. \r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5003","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the course is to introduce the basic concepts and principles of both financial and managerial accounting, without being excessively technical and procedural in emphasis. The coverage of topics aims to equip non-accounting managers with a basic understanding of accounting concepts and systems, the limitations of accounting data and financial statements, and the uses of accounting information for decision-making and performance evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5004A","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5008","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course is to provide students with the knowledge of financial resource management and the role of financial manager in maximizing the value of the firm.  The main topics covered include: basic concepts and principles of financial management; standard techniques of financial analysis and control; financial markets and business environments; valuation and capital budgeting; capital structure and cost of capital; sources of financing and management of current assets and liabilities of the firm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5009","ModuleTitle":"MARKETING MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course is designed to provide the students an understanding of basic marketing concepts, tools and techniques and their application in the analysis of marketing problems. The focus is on creativity and appreciation of the role of marketing in an enterprise and its relationship with other functions of business. The course deploys a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, cases, exercises, and projects and covers topics such as the marketing concept, analysis of the marketing environment, buyer behavior, segmentation and targeting, development of marketing programmess and the specific elements of the marketing mix of product, pricing, promotion and distribution. Issues in integrating the marketing mix and implementing, evaluating and controlling the market programme are also addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5011","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics in the Global Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the tools and techniques of macro- and international economic thinking as applied to business.  It provides a foundation for international management, particularly country risk analysis, finance, and other business disciplines.  Specific learning outcomes are understanding of \r\n(i) Tracking the macro-economy; \r\n(ii) Sources of growth; \r\n(iii) Short-term fluctuations -- business cycle; (iv) Government policy; and (v) International trade and finance.”","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"BMA 5001 “Managerial Economics”"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5013","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE STRATEGY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the work of top management in business organisations.  The primary perspective adopted is that of the general manager at the head of a business entitya?\"the corporation, business, division or planta?\"whose main responsibility is the overall success of his or her organisation.  The course concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the development, communication and implementation of strategic organisational choices in the context of complex business situations. Two related areas comprise the core of the course.  The first, strategy formulation, address the goals and objectives of the course, and the means by which these goals and objectives are to be achieved.  The second area, strategy implementation, concentrates on how the general manager deploys the organisationa??s resources to implement, control and improve the formulated strategy. In order to capture the pragmatic, action oriented nature of the general managera??s task and the complexity of the environment in which he or she operates, part of the course is taught through the case method.  In addition, students will be exposed to a range of practitioner or theoretical readings on the subject.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5016A","ModuleTitle":"LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5017","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Operations and Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Operations refers to the collection of actions that a firm takes to channels its resources into outputs (products/services) of value. Although not every manager\nwill have direct control over a firm’s operating processes, all managers are, invariably, indirect stakeholders in the operations of a firm, its subsidiaries, and/or its partners. \n\nThis module aims to equip students to understand of the processes of a firm in order to assess its operations thoughtfully, identify root causes of operational failure, and develop recommendations using analytics as a means of structured decision-making, with the ultimate goal of achieving impactful and sustainable operational improvement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5108","ModuleTitle":"New Venture Creation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","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\r\n\r\nThe 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. \r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5122","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics and Finance: Perspectives from Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the link between economic growth, financial markets and policy in Asia, from a structural as well as cyclical perspective. The course draws on many analytical tools of macro and international economics covered in BMA5011, which is a pre-requisite. Major topics covered include: (1) The role of financial system and regulation in Asia’s economic development; (2) Asian\r\nfinancial crisis and its legacies; (3) The evolution of Asian exchange rate regimes and real exchange rate adjustment; and (4) Opportunities and policy challenges posed by globalization, regional integration and cross-border\r\ntransmission of shocks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5126","ModuleTitle":"Strategy and Big Data","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The application of computing power to the collection and analysis of detailed information relating to wide variety of processes and issues – summarized as big data – has the potential to change how business problems are evaluated\r\nand solved. In turn this has the potential to change how organizations operate and succeed. This module introduces students to big data constructs and uses in strategy and decision making. It will focus on the implications of big data for all aspects of business strategy, focusing primarily on customer interactions, competitive advantage, capabilities development, and how these influence the content and implementation of strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"BMA5013","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5236","ModuleTitle":"Global Operations Strategy In The Digital Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","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. \r\n\r\nThe 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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5314","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurial Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course will touch upon a broad range of fields in entrepreneurial finance. This course analyzes essential issues and problems facing entrepreneurial enterprises from starting-up, raising financial resources, managing and sustaining growth, as well as exiting stategies.  The course is case oriented, with real-world cases studied beforehand and analyzed and discussed in class.  \r\n\r\nThe aim of this course is to prepare students for careers related to entrepreneurial enterprises—as founder, employee, investor, banker or provider of consulting or financial services to these businesses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5323","ModuleTitle":"Applied Portfolio Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This advanced Seminar in Finance module will serve as a comprehensive real world examination of the quantitative fundamental behavioural and model-based approaches utilised for performing security valuation in the financial industry. Major topics covered include Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Relative Valuation, Valuing Private Firms, Acquisitions and Value Enhancement Strategies. Lectures will involve frequent interaction with practitioners from the industry hands-on lab projects and real-life examples. Suitable for students interested in a career as a financial analyst (both on the buy-side and sell-side), or as a portfolio manager.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5324","ModuleTitle":"Value Investing In Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to highlight the skills necessary from a theoretical and practical standpoint necessary for investing using a “value” and “fundamental” approach. The course aims to apply traditional value investment theory with the practical challenges of investing in Asian equity markets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-6-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5404","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurship & Innovation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"In a competitive environment, entrepreneurship is an essential and indispensable element in the success of every business organization - whether small or large, new or long-established. This course focuses on entrepreneurship, the processes involved in creating and exploiting new, innovative resource combinations and opportunities. The emphasis of innovation is made explicit in the course title.\n\nThis course focuses on two primary objectives. First to understand how one can enhance and increase innovativeness in any context. Innovation means that a new product, a new service or a new process is developed and pushed into the market. The range, scope, and complexity of the\nissues related to the creating and implementing something new is discussed. At the end of the course, the students will have learnt how to innovate.\n\nThe second objective of this course is to provide students with an opportunity for “hands-on” knowledge on starting an entrepreneurial firm. This objective will be accomplished by developing new ideas and asking the question on how one can implement them in the market and by doing\nhands-on interviews with entrepreneurs who have gone through the experience of founding a new venture.\n\nThe course utilizes class discussions of weekly assignments, brief lectures and case discussion. The course is based on an evidence-based management perspective in which there is careful discussion of what is known, what is conjecture, what is (useful) gut feeling and where does new knowledge come from and how it can be used. Discussion of assigned readings and cases and the completion of a field project are integral to meeting the course objectives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5405","ModuleTitle":"MANAGING CHANGE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5528","ModuleTitle":"BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MARKETING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5530","ModuleTitle":"Design Thinking & Product Innovations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on integrating Design Thinking into the creative development of innovative products and services. It is a human-centric approach with emphasis on user desirability, technology feasibility and business viability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5801","ModuleTitle":"Management Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"designed to prepare students for effective communication\nat the workplace. It enables students to develop and\ndemonstrate effective, business oriented communication\nskills in three important areas: (a) reading; (b) writing; and\n(c) speaking.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5802","ModuleTitle":"Management Skills","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Management Skills, conducted throughout the first semester of an MBA student’s enrolment in the program, is designed to augment students skills in communicating in organizational and corporate settings. It is an extension of\nthe Management Communications module. It enables students to enhance their abilities to communicate orally by (1) improving situational analysis skills through a focus on business case training; (2) improve persuasion skills through a focus on business presentations; (3) improve discussion skills through a focus on extemporaneous discussion skills; and (4) improve presentation and communication skills through digital media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-0-7 (Mode of Teaching and Learning: Seminars)","Prerequisite":"BMA5801 Management Communication","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5901","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5902","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurship Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Riding on the NUS Enterprise’s Lean Launchpad program, this module is an elective to provide MBA students opportunities to participate & engage in real-world entrepreneurship, and learn how to commercialize an innovative idea. Since there is no better way to learn than through practice, the students will have to get out of the classroom and talk to potential customers, partners and\r\ncompetitors to experience the uncertainty that comes with commercialising and creating new ventures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5903","ModuleTitle":"MBA Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This in an internship module lasting a minimum of 16 weeks. The minimum number of hours of work is set at 640 hours.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-36-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed at least one semester of MBA programme","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5001A","ModuleTitle":"Leadership","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the comparative (East-West) psychological perspectives on management. The psychological perspective addresses such topics as: comparative views on leadership; roles and functions of the chief executive; the role of power, influence and politics; establishing supportive communications;\r\nenhancing employee performance through motivation and empowerment; delegating for responsiveness; managing conflict, change and varied stakeholders. The psychological perspective will emphasize experiential\r\nlearning to enhance leadership skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5001B","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Skills","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the comparative (East-West) sociological perspectives on management. The sociological perspective includes coverage of: organization\r\nstructure and design; organization culture; control and coordination systems; the nature and functioning of small groups in organizations; and organization development and change. The sociological perspective will emphasize understanding of the imperatives of managing complex organizations to enhance managerial skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5003A","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides for an appreciation of the business decision-making process from the perspective of senior executives. It focuses on the process involving problemformulation and model building. Possible biases and pitfalls in the decision making process are discussed. Hands-on experiences are induced for the students to appreciate and understand the biases and pitfalls, and to formulate strategy and methods to overcome their own biases and pitfalls.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5004A","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide a foundation for the understanding of the economic environment of business. It covers an overview of macroeconomic indicators and their determinants; the functioning of markets; the tools of macroeconomic management (monetary, exchange rate and fiscal policies); and industrial policy, especially the role of technology, externalities, market failures, imperfect competition, and strategic trade policy in influencing national competitiveness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5006A","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module provides executives with an understanding of marketing concepts, tools and techniques and their application in the analysis of marketing problems. The module covers topics such as the marketing concept; analysis of the marketing environment; buyer behavior; segmentation and targeting; development of marketing programmes and elements of the marketing mix: product, pricing, promotion and distribution. Issues in integrating the marketing mix and implementing, evaluating and controlling the marketing programme in the Asian context constitute a common theme of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5006B","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module provides practical and relevant exposures to how the tools and frameworks covered in BMC5006a Marketing Management are operationalized in the real situations. The module focused on how behavioral changes induced by external and global conditions in economy, technology, culture and politics affect marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5007A","ModuleTitle":"Accounting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module presents an overview of the principles of accounting, with a view to providing executives, who may not possess prior accounting training, with an understanding of accounting concepts. Topics include: the uses and limitations of accounting information for decision making and performance evaluation; the standard  techniques of financial control; valuation and capital budgeting; and the management of current assets and liabilities of the firm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5007B","ModuleTitle":"Financial Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module presents an overview of the principles of financial management, with a view to providing executives, who may not possess prior financial training, with an understanding of financial management concepts. Topics include: knowledge of financial resource management; the role of managers in maximizing the financial value of the firm; the standard techniques of financial analysis; financial markets and the environment in which businesses operate; capital structure and the cost of capital; and the choice of sources of financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5008A","ModuleTitle":"Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the responsibilities of senior executives for the effective management and utilization of human resources. The central perspective is the crosscultural management of people within Asian businesses. Topics include: the design and management of personnel systems; planning, employee development and retention, staff appraisal and the design of rewards systems employee relations and collective bargaining; the implications of an aging population for human resources planning and management; and comparative perspectives on HRM; and managing professional employees, whose competencies and specialized knowledge increasingly determine and sustain competitive advantage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5008B","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Human Resouce Managment and Organuzational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module will deal with critical HR issues arising from new business challenges of the 21st century, such as anticipated demographic and value changes in the labor force, business diversification and globalization, organizational reorienting and restructuring, and working relationships and corporate cultures in the process of transition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5009A","ModuleTitle":"Systems & Operations Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Systems and operations management is the management of all internal activities directly related to the creation of goods and/or services through the transformation of inputs into outputs. This transformation process involves designing, planning, controlling, and executing activities. The objects dealt with involve manpower, materials, machines, facilities, and customers. The interaction and interrelationship of all the activities and objects makes the management of operations a challenging task. Managing these activities with a systems perspective is critical to the success of a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5010A","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with the frameworks and approaches to diagnose the financial status and health of a company by analyzing its financial statements. Based on the diagnostic, various potential remedies to improve the\r\nfinancial health of a company are discussed. The module will pay particular attentions on the similarities and differences among Singapore, Chinese and other foreign companies, focusing on publicly listed companies. The module will also explore specific issues such as merger and acquisition, and various forms of corporate financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5010B","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Governance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Corporate Governance is to provide a solid understanding of corporate governance from an international perspective, drawing from the perspectives of academics, regulators, practitioners and policy-makers. The module will include an overview of corporate governance and corporate governance mechanisms that help control managerial behaviour, different ownership structures, models and systems of corporate governance internationally, policy responses of different countries to corporate governance concerns, board of directors, board committees, external and internal auditing, executive and director compensation, disclosure and transparency, and communication with investors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5011A","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Business 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is the first part of special topics module. The modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organizations. Examples of modules or topics include: contemporary issues in Asian business, East Asian (Japanese, Korean & Chinese) business and management systems, business-government relations in Asia, managing the China venture, managing in South Asia and managing the Asian multinational corporation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5011B","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Business 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is the second part of special topics module. The modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organizations. 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The sociological perspective includes coverage of: organisation structure and design; organisation culture; control and co-ordination systems; the nature and functioning of small groups in organisations; and organisation development and change.  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The module concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the development, communication and implementation of strategic organisational choices in the context of complex environmental conditions.  The module will adopt a comparative perspective by first examining the evolution of strategic management practice in the West and in Asia, and then reconciling differences in practices from the viewpoint of an Asian manager.  Typical topics include: perspectives on the role of firms in society; setting of mission and objectives; the concept of strategy; industry analysis, generic strategies; firm competencies; corporate strategy and diversification; environment analysis; strategy and structure; culture and other implementation processes; strategic leadership; organisational learning; stakeholder analysis and corporate ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"50-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BME5003","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics for Decision Makers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides for an appreciation of the basic tools of statistical and quantitative methods of business decision-making from the perspectives of senior executives as requesters and users of such analyses. The emphasis is on problem-formulation and model building, providing conceptual input for - and evaluating the output of - the more detailed work carried out by decision analysts.  The module will also provide for familiarization with standard computer packages as tools for arriving at solutions to problems as means for communicating analyses and decisions within and outside the organisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5004","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module covers managerial economics theory and applications. It introduces the basic microeconomic theories of marginal analysis and competitive markets. It then develops analysis of market power and imperfect markets, with applications to business management and policy. The techniques provide building blocks for other disciplines, including cost accounting, corporate finance, marketing, and business strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BME5006","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Marketing and Brand Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to provide executives with an understanding of marketing concepts, tools and techniques and their application in the analysis of marketing problems.  The module covers topics such as the marketing concept; analysis of the marketing environment; buyer behaviour; segmentation and targeting; development of marketing programmes and elements of the marketing mix: product, pricing, promotion and distribution.  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Topics include: the uses and limitations of accounting information for decision making and performance evaluation; knowledge of financial resource management; the role of managers in maximizing the financial value of the firm; the standard techniques of financial analysis and control; financial markets and the environment in which businesses operate; valuation and capital budgeting; capital structure and the cost of capital; the choice of sources of financing; and the management of current assets and liabilities of the firm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5008","ModuleTitle":"Power, Politics, and Influence","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the responsibilities of senior executives for the effective management and utilization of human resources. The module will also deal with critical HR issues arising from new business challenges in the 21st century, such as anticipated demographic and value changes in the labour force, business diversification and globalization, organisational reorienting and restructuring and working relationships and corporate cultures in the process of transition.  The central perspective is the cross-cultural management of people within Asian businesses.  Topics include: the design and management of personnel systems; planning, employee development and retention, staff appraisal and the design of reward systems, employee relations and collective bargaining; the implications of an ageing population for human resources planning and management; comparative perspectives on HRM; and managing professional employees, whose competencies and specialised knowledge increasingly determine and sustain competitive advantage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5009","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Operations Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the participants to the functional areas of Operations and Logistics Management.  It will cover topics such as Operations Planning and Control, Quality Excellence, Japanese Operations Systems, Theory of Constraints, Operations Research-Based Tools, Operations Strategy and Design, Supply Chain Management, Risk Pooling, Vendor Hubs, Physical Distribution and Transportation, Strategic Warehousing, Logistics Performance and Planning and Third Party Logistics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5010","ModuleTitle":"Management of Technology and Innovation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the core concepts and practices of innovation management and entrepreneurship with a specific focus on the challenges and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific context. While the specific choice of topics may vary from one cohort to the next, the module is structured to equip the class participants with a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of technological and business model innovation, the key analytic tools for formulating and\nimplementing innovation strategy, the basic organizational approaches to managing innovation, and the core mindsets and skills of entrepreneurship to discover, evaluate and exploit innovation opportunities for business and social goals. While the module does not assume in-depth knowledge of specific technologies and will use examples and cases covering a diverse range of technological and industry contexts to illustrate the core concepts, it will encourage interactive learning among the class participants through sharing of insights derived from their own respective deep domain knowledge of different technological innovations and business/industry contexts. The module will give special emphasis on challenges and opportunities of innovation and entrepreneurship that are of particular relevance to the Asia-Pacific context, including low-cost disruptive innovation as a competitive strategy, intellectual property (IP) management issues in emerging market contexts, and the entrepreneurial use of social networks in Asian cultures. Besides bringing in experienced innovation managers and entrepreneurs to share their practical experiences with the class, the module will also facilitate knowledge sharing by classmates with start-up entrepreneurial or corporate intrapreneurial experiences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5011","ModuleTitle":"Services Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organisations.  Examples of modules or topics include: contemporary issues in Asian business, East Asian (Japanese, Korean, Chinese) business and management systems, business-government relations in Asia, managing the China venture, managing in South Asia, managing the Asian multinational corporation systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5012","ModuleTitle":"Scenario Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Modules offered under this heading address the concerns and developmental needs of senior executive with responsibility for the overall success of their organisations.  Typical topics include: thinking creatively and strategically; global strategic management; managing value-creation through strategy; the strategic management of information technology; managing the organisation-Government interface; managing external relations; and managing inter-firm relations and strategic alliances.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5014","ModuleTitle":"Legal Issues in Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to impart an understanding of how legal considerations and implications affect the conduct of business across national boundaries. It gives essential exposure to commercial contracts and international sales as the agreed basis of doing business and the vehicle for business planning and dispute resolution, the applicable law and forum for cross-border disputes and the most expedient and cost-effective ways of resolving them. Also included are topical issues in intellectual property and international trade; competition law and market regulations.  Throughout the sessions, case studies will be extensively used to highlight real world business problems, their resolution and the commercial lessons that may be learnt.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5015","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics and International Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the analytical tools of macroeconomics and international finance and applies them extensively to real life case studies, with emphasis on Asia. The course begins with the analysis of business cycle dynamics (how output, employment, interest rate and price are determined) and the role of stabilization policy. It then moves on to the open economy with trade and capital flows. Key issues covered here include the determination of exchange rate in the short- and long-run, how currency risk can be hedged, how economic “shocks” are transmitted internationally and what policy can achieve in response. Additional topics covered include: determinants of economic growth in the long-run with lessons from Asia, rising economic integration in Asia and implications on currency regime, global imbalance and policy adjustments, and perspectives on financial crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5018","ModuleTitle":"MANAGING BUSINESS FOR SUSTAINABILITY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module examines how firms and the markets on which they depend are affected by considerations related to global, national, and corporate sustainability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5019","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE FINANCE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide a strong conceptual foundation for finance. The main objective of this module is to understand the ways in which firms can create value for their shareholders by applying appropriate financial strategies. Towards this purpose, finance theory will be used to solve practical problems faced by financial managers using a series of examples and cases. Topics include discounted cash flow models, risk and return, valuation of stocks and projects, payout policy, and capital structure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5020","ModuleTitle":"ENTREPRENEURSHIP","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Creating a new business is a challenging and complex task. The road to entrepreneurial success is long, winding and strewn with pitfalls, obstacles and blind turns. The risks of starting a new business are high. However, as is always the case, the rewards are commensurate with the risk: in addition to the psychic rewards of starting a business, witness the dominance of entrepreneurs in the Forbes 400 list. The purpose of this course is to:\n• Help students understand the process, challenges, risks and rewards of starting up a new business\n• Equip them with the tools required to start their own business\n• Improve their chances of successfully starting their own business","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5021","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE GOVERNANCE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Corporate Governance (CG) has been defined “as a set of relationships between a company’s management, its board, shareholders, the community at large, as well as other stakeholders, providing the structure through which the objectives for the company are set, and the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring performance are determined” (paraphrasing OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, 2004).The objective of this course is to provide a solid understanding of CG from an international perspective –with focus on Asia – drawing from insights of academia, regulators and practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BME5022","ModuleTitle":"BUSINESS STRATEGY SIMULATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"In today's intensely competitive environment, the development and execution of market strategy is more critical than ever before. This course provides a framework for creativity and strategic thinking in a competitive setting that enhances participant’s management and leadership abilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5033","ModuleTitle":"LEADERSHIP: EXPLORATION, ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The Leadership Skills Assessment and Development Module aims to develop students’ self-awareness. Selfawareness helps to understand why we do things the way we do. It also helps to understand the people around us. How they perceive us, our attitudes, and our behaviors and why they react to us the way they do. This understanding allows us to break routines and to learn new ways of dealing with the challenges we encounter. Hence, the more we know about our self, including our strengths, weaknesses, motivations, needs, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, desires, habits, and assumptions, the better we are able to adapt to change, learn, and direct our future.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMF5001","ModuleTitle":"Financial Management of Family Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course analyzes governance of family firms. This course highlights that family business is an organizational structure of large firms and for a large part are global and\nsurprisingly similar across business environment, nations and cultures. This course investigates the underlying mechanisms that create the uniqueness of family firms. In\naddition, this course discusses the role of the founding family in the firm and analyses how the family’s various preferences, psychology, family structures, and family\naffairs affect corporate policy such as CEO succession planning and financial policies, and the outcomes on the firm value. Finally, the course discusses the design of\ngovernance structure to constrain the family’s influences over corporate policies as well as govern the family to preserve the firm value.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMF5321","ModuleTitle":"Financial Modelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces Excel and programming skills for application to finance. It covers mathematics involving statistics, optimization and interpolation applied into Finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMF5322","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with the foundation\nto understand the key concepts and tools used in Finance\nthat are necessary for managers to make sound financial\ndecisions. Topics covered include discounted cash flow\nmodels, risk and return, capital budgeting, valuation of\nstocks, as well as an overview of payout policy and capital\nstructure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMF5323","ModuleTitle":"Accounting for Finance Professionals","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course stresses the theory of accounts, generally\naccepted accounting principles, and the interpretation of\nfinancial statements. The perspective of the course is that\nof managers and investors as knowledgeable users of\naccounting information.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0.5-0-0-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK5003","ModuleTitle":"Behavioral Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Behavioral economics is an interdisciplinary field which applies psychological theory and research to economics. Important behavioral economics findings which demonstrate persistent and systematic deviations from the “rationality” assumption in economic decision making will be surveyed. Alternative theoretical accounts departing from the standard rational, self-interested maximization models will be introduced. The implications to business practices will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"An introductory course in microeconomics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMK5004","ModuleTitle":"Design Thinking & Business Innovations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to raise the understanding of the significance of Design Thinking and its innovative applications to businesses. \n\nIt would provide: \na) insights on the cognitive issues of Design Thinking at the personal level; \nb) a broad review of the practice of Design Thinking at organizational level; \nc) an experience of the processes and methodologies needed to take a creative idea all the way to market. 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In this course, we will explore the dynamic relationships among consumer actions, the marketplaces and cultural meanings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MKT3423 Consumer Culture Theory","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6104","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Seminar: Marketing Theory & Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6111O","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is to provide marketing doctoral students with an orientation to current research in the field of marketing. The primary objectives are to provide students with exposure to representative samples of significant research streams, current issues, and research priorities in the marketing field, and to introduce doctoral students to the research interests of the NUS marketing faculty and visiting professors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMM5001","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"sociological and psychological perspectives on management. The sociological perspective includes coverage of: organization structure and design; organization culture; control and coordination systems; the nature and functioning of small groups in organizations; and organization development and change. The \r\npsychological perspective addresses topics such as: comparative views on leadership; roles and functions of the chief executive; the role of power, influence and politics; establishing supportive communications; enhancing employee performance through motivation and empowerment; delegating for  esponsiveness; managing conflict, change and varied stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"8-4-0-16-12","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMM5002","ModuleTitle":"Asia-Pacific Economic and Business Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module develops principles of macroeconomics to enable policy makers to govern more effectively in relation to business owners, investors, employees, markets and the regulatory environment in Asia-Pacific context. The module will highlight when and how to apply quantitative and qualitative tools in situations of scarce resources, and competition, and imperfect markets. The second part of \r\nthis module focuses on economic modernization in Asia with special attention to associated political and social dynamics. Concepts covered include: Modernization, Industrialization and Economic Development, Economic Analysis and Measurement, Trade and Foreign Direct Investment, Demographics,  rbanization, Government and Politics. These concepts are taught within a  ramework which students apply toward country analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"39-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMM5101","ModuleTitle":"Judgment and Decision-Making for Modern Policy Makers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to help policy makers understand and improve the quality of policy decisions and become a better decision maker. The course will take a systematic view of decision making from both normative and descriptive perspectives. The normative approach may help decision makers to identify, structure, and analyze decision problems in a systematic and logical manner. On the other hand, the descriptive approach has provided insightful understandings of how people deviate from rational decision-making and easily fall into common decision traps. This course will teach students how to think critically about the decisions people make, how to avoid common decision pitfalls, and how to improve decision making skills by offering a comprehensive cross-disciplinary knowledge of decision making and more importantly its real life applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMM5105","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Fundamentals and City Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course exposes the students the key concepts of city planning, real estate market and development process. Recent years have witnessed rapid urbanization in the developing Asia and transitional China and some of its\r\nconsequences – substantial urban growth, dramatic ups and downs of real estate markets, financial markets as well as regional economies. The government officials and state-owned enterprise (SOE) executives are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities, such as how urban planning theories may help to solve urban problems? How zoning regulation may affect urban land development? How bubbles in real estate market were formed? How do the fundamentals determine equilibrium demand, supply, and prices in the real estate market? How to make prudent real estate development decision?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMO5004","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Organizational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will cover contemporary topics in the field of organizational behaviour.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6016A","ModuleTitle":"Human Resource Management Seminar: Foundations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The current module will survey fundamental topics in Human Resource Management such as recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, and employment relation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6018","ModuleTitle":"Visioning and Science Fiction in Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Review of the relevant literature in transformational and charismatic leadership, visioning, science fiction prototyping and fictional scenarios in journals of leadership and management as well as foresight.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5105","ModuleTitle":"Strategy and Big Data","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The application of computing power to the collection and\nanalysis of detailed information relating to wide variety of\nprocesses and issues – summarized as big data – has the\npotential to change how business problems are evaluated\nand solved. In turn this has the potential to change how\norganizations operate and succeed. This module\nintroduces students to big data constructs and uses in\nstrategy and decision making. It will focus on the\nimplications of big data for all aspects of business strategy,\nfocusing primarily on customer interactions, competitive\nadvantage, capabilities development, and how these\ninfluence the content and implementation of strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5107","ModuleTitle":"Ethical Leadership and Corporate Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a foundation for business sustainability and achieving a triple bottom line – economic success through Environment, Social (Labour/Human Rights) and Governance (“ESG”) actions that current and future leaders can drive and embed within their organizations – established corporations, start-up ventures, family owned businesses, consulting firms, for profit, not for profit, SMEs etc.  Students will take the knowledge and skills of this seminar and use it as a platform for ethical decision making and risk management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5110","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to explore how microeconomic analytical tools can be applied to business practices. The module focuses on analyzing the functioning of markets, the economic behavior of firms and other economic agents and their economic/managerial implications through a selected set of topics that are motivated by real-world observations of business operations. Topics covered include: fundamental market forces, consumer behavior, firm behavior in various market structures, uncertainty and behavioral economics, pricing strategies with market power, game theory with business applications and market failure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"BMA5001 Managerial Economics","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5204","ModuleTitle":"Cross-Border Business Management in the Digital Age","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Managing a world-class business requires a broad\nunderstaning of the trends and dynamics that have\ntransformed international business.\n\nThis course focuses on contextual, real events and\nrequires students to craft operational strategy that\naddresses fast-moving risks and opportunities on a local,\nregional and global level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5205","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module uses the  “Models, Data, Decisions” framework to develop an analytical mindset and prepare participants to tackle business problems in a data-rich era. 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The financial services and instruments\nimportant financial institutions offer, the financial assets\ntraded in major classes of financial markets, and the\nmechanisms and characteristics of these markets will be\ndiscussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Students must at least have a basic understanding of what\na balance sheet (i.e. statement of financial position) is, the\ntime value of money, basic stock pricing (dividend\ndiscounting), basic bond pricing (coupon discounting), and\nwhat a financial option is.","Preclusion":"FIN3103, FIN3701","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5308","ModuleTitle":"Personal Finance and Wealth Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Sound knowledge of personal financial planning is an important business and life skill. Wealth accumulation and protection is also a valued financial goal of many\nindividuals and families. This course aims to equip individuals with skills to manage their personal finances and private wealth. As the course covers many current\ntopics in financial planning and wealth management, it will also particularly benefit students aspiring to enter the financial planning and wealth management industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Understanding of time value of money, financial statements, risk and return, basic statistics and regression analysis","Preclusion":"FIN4113 / FIN4713","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5503","ModuleTitle":"Pricing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course is an introductory course to pricing as a corporation function. The course will examine the basic concepts of how buyers respond to price stimuli, and how prices are key marketing tools. Students will learn the various dimensions of price and the role price plays in firm/product positioning. The course will explore in-depth the issues of developing and managing effective pricing strategies while questioning existing practices and widespread assumptions. Students will learn how prices present important information, what role the corporate executive must play in designing and implementing pricing strategies and how pricing strategies affect firm survival and sustainability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"MKT4413 Pricing Models and Strategy","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5900","ModuleTitle":"Block Seminar (with emphasis on Asian context)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BMO5000","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5902","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurship Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Riding on the NUS Enterprise’s Lean Launchpad program, this module is an elective to provide students with opportunities to participate & engage in real-world entrepreneurship, and in particular, learn how to commercialise an innovative idea. This is an experiential module that facilitates learning through practice. The students will learn out of the classroom as they talk to potential customers, partners and competitors to experience the uncertainty that comes with commercialising and creating new ventures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"BMA5902, BMS5405","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5004","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics and International Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course begins with the analysis of business cycle dynamics (how output, employment, interest rate and price are determined) and the role of stabilization policy. It then moves on to the open economy with trade and capital flows. Key issues covered here include the determination of exchange rate in the short- and long-run, how currency risk can be hedged, how economic “shocks” are transmitted internationally and what policy can achieve in response. Additional topics covered include: the interplay between financial markets, macroeconomics and policy, determinants of economic growth in the long-run with lessons from Asia, rising economic integration in Asia and implications on currency regime, global imbalance and policy adjustments, and perspectives on financial crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5006","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This intensive marketing module will be taught over 5 days including 1 day for company visits. It is designed for experienced senior executives who not only wish to learn about the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to better understand customers and markets, but who also value experiential learning opportunities from visits to companies with regional and global operations, dialogue sessions with senior executives from various industries, and networking with key alumni and influential thought leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5007","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE FINANCE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers some of the most important topics in Managerial Finance.  Emphasis is placed on the optimal allocation of resources for both individuals and corporations.  The first part of the course deals mainly with optimal decisions under certainty where resources are allocated over time.  The second part of the course deals with how to measure uncertainties and how uncertainties affect the operations and finances of a firm.  Factors explaining security returns are investigated as well as the concept of market efficiency.  The course cumulates with a discussion on mergers and acquisitions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5017","ModuleTitle":"Management Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This 2-part module is designed to allow students to employ and enhance concepts learned in the classroom.  It will deal with global strategic issues.  The practicum may be an individual project or a group project consisting of three to five students.  Both an Anderson faculty member and an NUS faculty member will supervise the project to ensure that the students? work meets the academic requirements of the program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN1101","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Principles and Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is the first of a set of two modules: Engineering Principle and Practice I and II (EPP I and EPP II). EPP modules aim to introduce first year students to the biomedical engineer’s way of thinking and addressing problems. A real-life medical technology will be used to demonstrate the fundamental knowledge and skills that a biomedical engineer is expected to possess. In EPP I, students will be exposed to key engineering problems such as how to analyse a complex medical \ntechnology, how to design and fabricate a prototype and how to predict failure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"6-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"BN2001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module encourages students to become independent and self-motivated learners, and promote students interest in research-based work. It consists of a series of laboratory-based projects or other academic prescriptions for the students independent study. 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The major topics that will be covered are biotransport systems, bioenergy systems and biocontrol systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"BIE Stage 2 standing","Preclusion":"DY103 Physiology, LSM3212 Human Physiology, PY1105 Physiology I, PY1106 Physiology II","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN2202","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Biotransport","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","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.  Mass transfer will be introduced to the students for applications in drug delivery, dialysis devices and bioreactors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"MA1505 Mathematics I and MA1506 Mathematics II","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN2403","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Biosignals and Bioinstrumentation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to the basics of bioinstrumentation with a focus on acquiring biopotentials from the body, amplifying and processing them. The module covers the topics on fundamentals of biomedical instrumentation design, biopotentials, biosensors, bioamplifiers and signal filtering. This module also equips students in microcontroller programming for biomedical device design and prototyping to solve a medical problem through a hands-on design project performed in teams.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-3.5-3","Prerequisite":"PC1432 Physics IIE\nBN1102 Engineering Principles and Practice II","Preclusion":"EG1108 Electrical Engineering","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BN3101","ModuleTitle":"Biomedical Engineering Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Preparation of formal engineering reports on a series of engineering analysis and design problems illustrating methodology from various branches of applied mechanics as applied to bioengineering problems. Statistical analysis. A term project and oral presentation are required. Students are exposed to the entire design process: design problem definition, generation of a design specification, documentation, design review process, prototype fabrication, testing and calibration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"2-0.5-0-3-4.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN3202","ModuleTitle":"Musculoskeletal Biomechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to introduce students to the principles of biomechanics in performing force analysis of the human musculoskeletal system; give an appreciation of the musculoskeletal system in producing body movements and functions; apply the fundamentals of biomechanics in analysing musculoskeletal disorders in areas such as orthopaedics, occupational health and sports.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.25-3.25-3.5","Prerequisite":"BN2204 Fundamentals of Biomechanics","Preclusion":"BN3201 Introduction to Biomechanics","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN3402","ModuleTitle":"Bio-Analytical Methods In Bioengineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the course is to give a theoretical and practical introduction into selected analytical methods for the characterization of biomaterials, tissues, biomolecules and immobilized biological molecules. The methods are focused to obtain: structural, topological (e.g. atomic force microscopy), chemical (e.g. spectrometry) and functional (e.g. surface palsmon resonance and bioassays) information for the characterization of biomolecules, biomaterials, tissues and biomodified materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CM1121 or CM1501) and (LSM1101 or LSM1401)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. 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Special student projects involve the design of diagnostic and therapeutic instruments and devices for cardiovascular applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"Either CN2122 or ME2134 or BN2202","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4301","ModuleTitle":"Principles Of Tissue Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to provide the students with the background to understand and assess the currently applied basic principles of tissue engineering. Student would learn to (1) nurture an appreciation of how tissue engineering will influence health care in the next century, (2) acquire a basic understanding of the central principles of tissue engineering, (3) derive a working knowledge of how engineers can participate in tissue engineering research and commercial applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"BN3301","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4406","ModuleTitle":"Biophotonics And Bioimaging","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to introduce the principles of light-tissue interactions and frontier topics of biomedical optics and biophotonics techniques on biomedical diagnostics and therapy. The major topics covered are the fundamentals of lasers and optics in biomedicine, tissue optics, biospectroscopy, microscopy and imaging, and the development and applications of advanced biophotonics techniques in tissue diagnosis and treatment, and nanobiotechnology. Students will be able to grasp the important biophotonic concepts and instrumentation that are necessary for developing techniques and devices that use light to probe tissues and cells. 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The topics covered include foundational techniques in Engineering Biology, abstraction and composition of functional genetic devices and systems, use of computational modelling for genetic device and system design, combinatorial logic gene circuit design, use of control theory in dynamic device and systems design, and applications of engineered systems and societal impact.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"MA1505 Mathematics I, MA1506 Mathematics II, LSM1401 Fundamentals of Biochemistry","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5101","ModuleTitle":"Biomedical Engineering Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide an indepth study of today’s state-of-art medical devices technologies. The module will undertake an approach that will engage with students latest medical technologies through a system based overview using engineering standards. This module will also introduces some of the major focus of today’s biomedical engineering research systems, like Medical Therapies and Technologies (MTT), Biomechanics & Mobility Research (BMR), and Molecular Engineering & Design. Exposure to these fields will allow students will make use of the knowledge of these systems to help them design and develop novel medical devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5104","ModuleTitle":"QUANTITATIVE PHYSIOLOGY PRINCIPLES IN BIOENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on three major systems (cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous system) and quantitatively described from both the cellular (membrane dynamics, ion transport, muscle and nerve, electric conduction and equilibria, wave propagation and intercellular communications, sensory receptors and others) and system physiology perspectives (regulation and control, homeostasis, specific functions of major organs). Problem-based approaches will be adopted for the students to integrate the life sciences and engineering principles to solve bioengineering problems relevant to human physiology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5202","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Tissue Biomechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces advanced concepts related to tissue biomechanics. Specifically the course will discuss topics related to the mechanical behavior of soft and hard tissues including anisotropy, viscoelasticity, nonlinearity, heterogeneity, fracture and fatigue, growth and remodeling, with emphasis on the role of microarchitecture; structural properties of bones and implants (composite and asymmetric beam theory) and mechanical function of joints. This module will also introduce students to in vivo quantification and analysis tools that can be used in a clinical setting (e.g. imagebased biomechanics and patient-specific computational modeling). This module will also discuss how to bridge the gap between the clinical and the engineering worlds for the benefit of patients without underestimating current challenges.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5205","ModuleTitle":"COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHANICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the basic tools of biocomputation and to enable them to use these tools appropriately in the analysis of biomechanical and biological systems. Major topics to be covered: Basic biocomputational tools: finite elements and finite difference methods for steady state and transient problems. Description and modelling of biomechanical systems. Examples of biocomputational analyses in cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and mechanosensory systems.  Advances and limitations in computational biomechanics. Target students: Those who are interested in modelling and analysis of complex biomechanical systems in research and application, using engineering computational methods and principles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5207","ModuleTitle":"MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the physics and technology of the major branches of medical imaging, which include X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and single-photon and positron emission tomography. Topics that are important to developing a sound understanding of medical imaging technology, such as detectors, image forming processes, tomographic reconstruction methods, and clinical applications, comprise an important portion of the module. This module is suitable for students who may wish to undertake advanced studies and research or work in the area of biomedical imaging.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MDG5225 Fundamentals of Molecular Imaging","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5208","ModuleTitle":"Biomedical Quality and Regulatory Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module imparts the essentials of medical device quality systems and device regulation. The module will cover the essentials of QMS at the various stages of the medical product life cycle, such as product's quality assurance, risk control, sterility, and biological safety. The role of engineering professionalism, ethics and social responsibility will also be covered. The student will be provided with an overview of the local and international regulations concerning good manufacturing, good laboratory and good clinical practice as related to the development of medical devices, along with detailed coverage of medical device classification systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate level Physics or BN5401 or consent of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5501","ModuleTitle":"The Singapore-Stanford Biodesign Process","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is jointly offered by the Singapore-Stanford Biodesign Programme, the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. It leads students through the Biodesign Process, which spans clinical needs finding and\r\nanalysis; brainstorming and concept implementation; and development of business, regulatory and reimbursement strategies. The course emphasis is on the \r\ndevelopment of needs-based solutions for real medical problems. Industry\r\nveterans will be invited as guest lecturers to share real world perspectives. Students will be expected to put theory into practice by delivering a prototype and business plan.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Graduate students enrolled in Engineering and Business\r\nfaculties","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BN5511","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Global Medical Device Regulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This introductory course provides key foundational\ninformation related to the global regulation of medical\ndevices with emphasis placed on ASEAN, EU and AsiaPacific\ncountries. Additionally, the role of the global\nregulatory professional will be examined in the context of\nthese regulatory frameworks. Covering pertinent subtopics\nsuch as harmonization, ethics and legal perspectives, the\ncourse will prepare students for more in-depth\nexaminations of submissions and the development of\nregulatory strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5512","ModuleTitle":"Medical Device Regulation in the US and EU","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module delves into medical device regulation in the\nUS, with an emphasis on the product lifecycle and an\nextended examination of the submissions process in the\nUS. Key sub-topics include interactions with the US Food\nand Drug Administration (FDA), submission types (e.g.,\nPMAs and 510(k)s) and postmarketing.\n\nThis course provides a comprehensive review of medical\ndevice regulation in the EU, with emphasis on product\nlifecycle and an extended examination of the submissions\nprocess in the EU. Key sub-topics include clinical\nassessment of medical devices, Medical-Devices Directive\n(MDD), conformity assessment pathways and the impact\nof harmonization efforts on the region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with\nwork attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN6202","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Human Motion Biomechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to advanced concepts of human motion biomechanics and their applications in clinicial settings, particularly rehabilitation and orthopaedics. At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to analyse and explain clinical biomechanics data, and to execute a human motion biomechanics research study from experimental design to data collection and analysis, and finally manuscript preparation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Graduate student standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPM1701","ModuleTitle":"Calculus and Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a short course that prepares the fresh undergraduates for the Mathematics that they will encounter in their first year of Business courses. In particular it focuses on the area of Calculus and Statistics only.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPM1702","ModuleTitle":"Microsoft Excel Skills for Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This academic orientation module for Microsoft Excel equips students with basic spreadsheet knowledge for the BBA and BBA (Accountancy) curriculum.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPM1705","ModuleTitle":"Understanding How Business Works","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces new students to the nuts and bolts of the business functions of finance, human resource management, marketing and operations management. It allows students to have insights into how these functional areas work together for a business to function and grow. This module will take students through the journey of a new business from business idea conception to funding and commercialization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5000","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5111","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Building Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide the concept, principles, methods and practice of integrated building design that adopts total building performance (TBP) as the underlying paradigm. Integration is emphasized, fostering holistic considerations for performance from the structure, facade, mechanical & electrical and interior systems, and consistently devolving this through design development, contracting, construction, commissioning and into the occupancy phases","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BPS5101 not able to take BPS5111","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5112","ModuleTitle":"Green Building Integration and Evaluation Studio","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This is a studio-based module that synthesizes the theoretical and practical aspects of building performance and detailed design development, bringing sustainable\ndesign concepts and elements to the forefront. The needs for sustainable design and its integration into a holistic performing building will be a key principle of studio\nlearning. Design decision support using simulation tools will be brought to life in studio environment in the realization of holistic sustainable building. Simulation tools\nwill be used for thermal, ventilation, IAQ, lighting and acoustics. Current sustainable building assessment techniques will be applied. Studio will be jointly conducted by academics and leading industry practitioners, particular focus will be given to sustainable building design covering both new build and retrofit of existing building.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-8-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5221","ModuleTitle":"Microclimate Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the principles of microclimatic design both at the building and urban level. It emphasizes on the elements of microclimates and their effects on\nbuilding design and the planning of urban settlements and vice-versa. The issues of Urban Heat Island and the possible mitigation measures and their application towards achieving comfort and efficiency with special reference to the humid tropics are emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BPS5102 not able to take BPS5221","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5223","ModuleTitle":"Building Energy Performance - Passive Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with Energy Efficient (EE) Technologies, i.e. passive systems for Green Buildings. The focus is on building facade optimization and the EE domain includes thermal, daylight, ventilation performance and the choice of suitable materials as well as the interrelation of these with architectural design (e.g. form,\nshape, orientation, massing). Analysis and optimization capability teaching is established on a basic understanding of heat transfer mechanisms in buildings. It also deals with the introduction of prevailing analysis, evaluation and optimization methodologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BPS5204 not able to take  BPS5223","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5224","ModuleTitle":"Building Energy Performance - Active Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with active design of building systems for good IEQ and energy performance. It includes the conventional heating, ventilating and air-conditioning\n(HVAC) systems typical of most existing buildings as well as emerging technologies such as district cooling/heating systems, cogeneration/tri-generation systems and energyefficient air-conditioning and air distribution systems. The Renewable Energy domain includes photo-voltaics, solarthermal, geothermal, wind and fuel cells.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BPS5204 not able to take  BPS5224","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5300","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Building Performance and Sustainability","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the opportunity for timely introduction of novel and state-of-the-art ideas and developments in the domain of building performance and sustainability. It is typically designed to allow students to conduct independent studies on special topics in Building Performance and Sustainability under the\r\nguidance of a staff member. Students are normally required to submit a 6,000-word report, and the module may include other modes of assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BRP6551","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BS5770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BS6770","ModuleTitle":"PHD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSN3702","ModuleTitle":"New Venture Creation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Creating a new business is a challenging and complex task. The road to entrepreneurial success is long, winding and strewn with pitfalls, obstacles and blind turns. The risks of starting a new business are high, as illustrated by\r\nthe high failure rates for new ventures. However, as is always the case, the rewards are commensurate with the risk: in addition to the psychic rewards of starting a business, witness the dominance of entrepreneurs in the Forbes 400 list.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1004","ModuleTitle":"Legal Environment Of Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course will equip business students with basic legal knowledge relating to commercial transactions so that they will be more aware of potential legal problems which may arise in the course of business and having become aware, to have recourse to such professional legal advice as is necessary in the circumstances.  Subjects that meet these requirements include the Singapore Legal System, mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes, the types of various business organisations for businesses to conduct effectively within the law, directors' duties & liabilities, the making of valid business contracts and the rights & obligations of traders in the market place and negligence in the business environment through misstatements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSB2212 or BH1004 or BZ1004 or BK1006 or GEK1009 or GEM1009k or SSD1203 or BSP1004A or BSP1004B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1004X","ModuleTitle":"Legal Environment Of Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course will equip business students with basic legal knowledge relating to commercial transactions so that they will be more aware of potential legal problems which may arise in the course of business and having become aware, to have recourse to such professional legal advice as is necessary in the circumstances.  Subjects that meet these requirements include the Singapore Legal System, mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes, the types of various business organisations for businesses to conduct effectively within the law, directors' duties & liabilities, the making of valid business contracts and the rights & obligations of traders in the market place and negligence in the business environment through misstatements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSB2212 or BH1004 or BZ1004 or BK1006 or GEK1009 or GEM1009k or SSD1203 or BSP1004A or BSP1004B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1005","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic working knowledge of contemporary economic thinking, and thus lays the foundation to many areas of their business studies in coming years. We adhere closely to mainstream economics thinking, but pay particular attention to business applications. We take our students through market equilibrium, competition, monopoly, price and non-price business strategies. Our teaching methodology takes a fundamentally problem-solving approach. Models and analytical skills are introduced in order to solve business problems systematically.Information technology and the Internet have made many changes in the way businesses are run, and Managerial Economics has changed significantly with it. We now devote a new portion of this course to discussing how network effects propel the information age, resulting in significant monopoly powers such as Microsoft. Related anti-trust and other cases are also discussed and analysed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BH1005 or BZ1006 or BK1008 or All Econs major students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1702","ModuleTitle":"Legal Environment of Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course will equip business students with basic legal knowledge relating to commercial transactions so that they will be more aware of potential legal problems which may arise in the course of business and having become aware, to have recourse to such professional legal advice as is necessary in the circumstances. Subjects that meet these requirements include the Singapore Legal System, mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes, the types of various business organisations for businesses to conduct effectively within the law, directors' duties & liabilities, the making of valid business contracts and the rights & obligations of traders in the market place and negligence in the business environment through misstatements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BSP1004; BSP1004X; RE1703","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1702X","ModuleTitle":"Legal Environment of Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course will equip business students with basic legal knowledge relating to commercial transactions so that they will be more aware of potential legal problems which may arise in the course of business and having become aware, to have recourse to such professional legal advice as is necessary in the circumstances. Subjects that meet these requirements include the Singapore Legal System, mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes, the types of various business organisations for businesses to conduct effectively within the law, directors' duties & liabilities, the making of valid business contracts and the rights & obligations of traders in the market place and negligence in the business environment through misstatements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BSP1004; BSP1004X; RE1703","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1703","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic working knowledge of contemporary economic thinking, and thus lays the foundation to many areas of their business studies in coming years. We adhere closely to mainstream economics thinking, but pay particular attention to business applications. We take our students through market equilibrium, competition, monopoly, price and non-price business strategies. Our teaching methodology takes a fundamentally problem-solving approach. Models and analytical skills are introduced in order to solve business problems systematically.Information technology and the Internet have made many changes in the way businesses are run, and Managerial Economics has changed significantly with it. We now devote a new portion of this course to discussing how network effects propel the information age, resulting in significant monopoly powers such as Microsoft. Related anti-trust and other cases are also discussed and analysed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BSP1005; EC2101; EC1101E; EC1301; All Econs Major Students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP2001","ModuleTitle":"Macro And International Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to introduce business students to the basic principles of macro-economics and international economics.  In contrast to micro-economics, macro-economics looks at the behaviour of the economy as a whole; in particular the behavior of aggregate measures such as output, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and the balance of trade.  It also deals with the determination of exchange rates, the operation of monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes, and, more broadly, international trends that may influence the overall direction of the world in the next few years.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"BSP1005 or BH1005 or BZ1006 or BK1008","Preclusion":"(BH2001 or BZ2001 or EC1101 or EC1101E or EC1310 or EC1301 or EC3341 or EC4102 or All Econs major students) and All BBA(Acc) students. EC2102.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP2005","ModuleTitle":"Asian Business Environments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds an understanding of business environments in Asia. The first part of the course focuses on macroeconomic fundamentals, politics, culture, and institutions in Asian countries and regions. The second part of the course explores relationships between national and regional characteristics and business operations. The aspects of business covered in this segment vary from year to year, but typically include business groups, innovation, trade, and foreign direct investment. Topics: \r\nPART I Macroeconomic Fundamentals, Institutions, Politics, Corruption, Culture \r\nPART II Business Groups, Innovation, Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Lecturer Discretion","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"BSP2001","Preclusion":"BH2005 or BZ2005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP2701","ModuleTitle":"Global Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with basic macroeconomic literacy. It provides essential concepts and tools to appreciate, analyse and evaluate economic growth, inflation, government monetary and fiscal intervention, trade\r\nliberalization, international flow of capital, immigration and globalization. The module applies these concepts and tools to topical issues of real-world importance to managers and policy-makers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"BSP1703 or BSP1707 or EC1101E or EC1301.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP3001","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This is the integrative capstone course for undergraduate business students. It focuses on the roles, issues and dilemmas facing top managers.  It examines the concept of strategy and the different aspects of managing strategically.  There are three main learning objectives: Firstly, for students to understand the roots of success and failure in firms, as relating both for firm characteristics and to their micro and macro environments. Secondly, for students to appreciate some of the pressing issues facing corporations in fast-paced environments. Thirdly, through the case method, students have an opportunity, in a simulated managerial role, to apply holistically what has been learnt in the functional business disciplines to complex business problems. Major topics include industry analysis, strategy formulation at the corporate, business and functional levels, firm diversification, strategic alliances, corporate governance, firm resources, core competencies, and the role of structure, culture, rewards, and control in strategy implementation.  This course is targeted at all the final year business students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"All foundation modules","Preclusion":"BSP3001A or BSP3001B or BSP3001C or BSP3001D or BSP3001E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP3513","ModuleTitle":"Family Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Family firms are the dominant form of business organization of publicly traded firms everywhere around the world. As such, family firms play an important role in all economies, but especially so in Asian economies, where large family firms often constitute a large part of the private sector. Large Asian family firms - the focus of this course - are often organized into corporate groups, and this type of economic organization has lost its attractiveness in many other parts of the developed world, but continues to be important in most emerging economies. In many ways, the Asian family firm defies the wisdom of strategic management. Its demise continues to be predicted, but does not appear imminent. This course provides students the opportunity to develop deep skills and understanding of the strategy and governance of family firms, and focuses in particular on strategic issues faced by family firms in Asia. Topics include characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of family ownership and management, succession of ownership and leadership, governance of family businesses, and how to grow and sustain the legacy of family business. The knowledge obtained from this course is particularly essential to doing business intelligently with family firms not only in Asia and other emerging economies but also in developed countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP4513","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics: Theory and Practical Business Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course is tailored to introduce students to the science and art of building and using econometric models. It is particularly useful for students doing quantitatively oriented projects. It hopes to prepare future officers, executives and managers for responsibilities in monitoring, analysing and forecasting trends and business development in their respective industries. Students will be refreshed and equipped with some fundamental economic concepts of statistical tools right from the beginning so as to follow the course comfortably. Models such as CAPM, returns to schooling, term structure of interest rates are used to convey the theoretical and practical aspects of this course. Moreover, the course emphasises hands-on learning involving students in tutorial sessions and exercises to formulate models, estimate them with the Window-based econometric software (EVIEWS), and practice analytical interpretation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"BSP1005 Managerial Economics; or\r\nIS3240 Economics of e-Business","Preclusion":"EC2303 Foundations for Econometrics\r\nEC3303 Econometrics I\r\nEC3304 Econometrics II\r\nEC4305 Appled Econometrics","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BT1101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in business and non-profit organizations. The module aims to demonstrate to students how to apply basic business analytics tools in a spreadsheet environment, and how to communicate with analytics professionals to effectively use and interpret analytic models and results for making better and more well-informed business decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"DSC1007 or DSC1007X","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT2101","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making Methods and Tools","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a general introduction to using various IT-driven tools, software and techniques for decision making support. The module will start off by describing the decision-making process in businesses today. It will proceed to cover methods such as prediction and classification methods, markov chain monte carlo, simulation, forecasting time series, and neural network among others. Examples will also be drawn from various industry domains and applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1010 Programming Methodology or its equivalent) and (MA1521 Calculus for Computing or MA1102R Calculus) and (BT1101 Introduction to Business Analytics)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT2102","ModuleTitle":"Data Management and Visualisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with practical knowledge and understanding of basic issues and techniques in data management and warehousing with relational database management systems, as well as data visualisation principles, techniques and tools.\nThe module covers data management concepts, conceptual and logical design, database management, data warehousing concepts, data warehousing design, relational database management systems and tools, data visualisation and dashboard design concepts, visual perception and design principles, visualisation techniques and tools for temporal and spatial data, proportions and relationships, multivariate and complex data, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010 Programming Methodology or its equivalent, and\nBT1101 Introduction to Business Analytics","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BT3101","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students are required to complete a real-world business analytics project based on principles taught in previous modules. This project can be viewed as a large-scale practical module. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the objectives of the analytics exercise, applying appropriate analytic methods and techniques, evaluating database designs, modeling strategies and implementation, and monitoring analytics performances. Students will sharpen communication skills through close team interactions, consultations, and formal presentations. Students will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the issues of business analytics such as data privacy and security, legal issues and responsibilities, business/technical communication of the results of data analytics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-7-2","Prerequisite":"BT2101 and BT2102 and IS2101","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT3102","ModuleTitle":"Computational Methods for Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Computers are becoming readily accessible, and its use in business analytics is growing more prevalent. This module will introduce students to computational methods, algorithms and techniques used in business fields such as finance, marketing and economics to address complex analytics problems. The course will cover topics and algorithms in areas such as optimization methods, numerical analysis, simulations, monte-carlo methods, graph and flow methods, and computational complexity issues to address business analytics related problems. Students will get the opportunity to learn about these computational methods and issues through hands-on practice assignments, case analysis discussions, and course projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BT2101 and (CS1020/E or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2103/T or CS2113/T)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT3103","ModuleTitle":"Application Systems Development for Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to train students to be conversant in the technologies, approaches, principles and issues in designing IT applications systems for business analytics.\n\nMajor topics include: rapid web frameworks, scripting languages, database design, web and mobile interfaces, tracking and analysis of customers, payment services / verification, implementing security, designing and deploying web and mobile services, and operational considerations and technical tradeoffs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"BT2102 Data Management and Visualisation","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BT4012","ModuleTitle":"Fraud Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides you with the foundational application of analytics in the audit and investigation processes. Students will have an opportunity to gain technological and managerial overview of analytical techniques, link analytics, continuous monitoring of business activities, and analytics reporting. The crimes to be covered in this module include fraud, money laundering, terror financing, collusion, market manipulation, cyber intrusion, and control lapses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BT3102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BT4016","ModuleTitle":"Risk Analytics for Financial Services","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module exposes students to fundamentals of risk analytics in financial service sector. Students will be taught on the fundamentals of financial services and financial risks. They also learn about interest risk analytics and credit risk analytics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BT2101 and BT2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BT4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Sc. (Business Analytics) Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to enable students to work on an individual business analytics research project spanning two semesters, with approximately 400 hours of work. Students learn how to apply concepts and skills acquired from all prior modules taken and also to think of innovative ways of solving business analytics problems, and learn to work in a research and real-world business analytics environment. The project seeks to demonstrate the student’s work ethic, initiative, determination, and ability to think independently. On completion of the project, the student has to submit a dissertation which describes the project work and summarizes the findings, as well as to give an oral presentation before a panel of examiners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-015-0","Prerequisite":"Attained at least 70% of the MC requirement for degree","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT4212","ModuleTitle":"Search Engine Optimization and Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches the concepts, techniques and methods to analyse and improve the visibility of a website or a web page in search engines via the “natural” or un-paid (“organic” or “algorithmic”) search results. Students will be taught concepts and knowledge in terms of how search engines work, what people search for, what are the actual search terms or keywords typed into search engines, which search engines are preferred by their targeted audience, and how to optimize a website in terms of editing its content, structure and links, and associated coding to both increase its relevance to specific keywords and to remove barriers to the indexing activities of search engines. Importantly, the module will emphasize the relationship of search engine optimization to digital marketing in terms of building high quality web pages to engage and persuade, setting up analytics programs to enable sites to measure results, and improving a site's conversion rate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1010S or its equivalent and BT2101 and ST2334","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT4221","ModuleTitle":"Big Data Techniques and Technologies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students concepts, techniques and technologies in handling and analyzing big data sets, i.e., data sets whose size is beyond the ability of commonly used software tools to capture, manage, and process the data within a tolerable elapsed time. Common sources and domains of big data include ubiquitous information-sensing mobile devices, web and software logs, financial trading transactions, large-scale e-commerce, RFID and wireless sensor networks, etc. Conceptual big data topics covered include big data instructure, analytics scalability and processes, etc. Technical frameworks for big data handling and analytics taught include Hadoop, HBase, Cassandra, MapReduce, Dynamo, R, in-database analytics, mining of data streams, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BT2101 and BT2102 and (CS2010 or CS2020 or CS2040/C)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT4240","ModuleTitle":"Machine Learning for Predictive Data Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive coverage of\nmethods and tools for predictive data analytics.\nVarious techniques from data mining, statistics and\nartificial intelligence will be discussed. The emphasis will\nbe on more recent developments in machine learning\nmethods such as neural networks and support vector\nmachines that have been shown to be very effective in\ndiscovering reliable patterns from past data and making\naccurate predictions of future outcomes. Applications of\npredictive analytics in business will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"[MA1311 Matrix Algebra and Applications or MA1101R\nLinear Algebra I] and [MA1521 Calculus for Computing or\nMA1102R Calculus] and [BT2101 Decision Making\nMethods and Tools]","Preclusion":"IS4240 Business Intelligence Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BT5110","ModuleTitle":"Data Management and Warehousing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with practical knowledge and understanding of basic issues and techniques in data management and warehousing with relational database management systems.\r\nThe module covers data management concepts, conceptual (entity relationship model) and logical design (relational model) and database management (data definition, data manipulation, SQL) with relational database management systems.The module covers data warehousing concepts, data warehousing design and data warehousing with relational database management systems and tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students must be in Master of Science in Business Analytics programme.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BT5152","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making Technology for Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a general introduction to data mining methods. The module will start off by describing issues at the data pre-processing phase, such as handling missing values and data transformation. It will then move on to explain the core concept of well-known classification algorithms. Emerging topics, such as text mining and deep learning, will be covered. Students will also learn important and practical techniques, including cost sensitive classification and features selection.\r\n\r\nExamples, assignments, and project will be designed to fit the needs in three verticals (Consumer Data analytics, Financial & Risk analytics, and Healthcare analytics) of the MSBA programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"DSC5103 or an equivalent module with R programming experience","Preclusion":"IS5152","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6000","ModuleTitle":"Applied Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the practical applications of microeconomic theory needed by students in the PhD program in business. Topics include individual decisionmaking, competitive markets, risk aversion, and the theory of the firm. The course centers on the underlying economic intuition rather complex mathematics. However, this course provides a rigorous analysis of applied economics using basic algebra and calculus tools","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6003","ModuleTitle":"Applied Econometrics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the theoretical and practical concerns in testing real world business data. The basic building blocks of empirical research design and identification are covered. This introductory course centers on how to use observational data to test for causal relationships.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6008","ModuleTitle":"Cognition and Affect","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module intends to familiarize students with fundamental research on social psychology, and to help students develop skills including generating and\r\nconceptualizing ideas, critical thinking, and designing studies. Topics include:\r\n\r\nThinking:\r\n1. Perception and attention\r\n2. Learning and memory\r\n3. Automaticity, implicit processes, priming\r\n4. Embodiment\r\n5. Metacognition, fluency, and problem solving\r\n\r\nFeeling:\r\n6. Emotions and mood, including discrete emotions, affective ambivalence\r\n7. Subjective well-being, stress and strain\r\n8. Affect as information, affective forecasting\r\n9. Perspective taking, empathy, anthropomorphism, dehumanization\r\n\r\nUnderstanding:\r\n10. Influence and persuasion\r\n11. Attitude measurement – preference, choice, evaluation, context effects\r\n12. Self and identity, egoism-altruism, prosocial behavior","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6010","ModuleTitle":"SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the skills involved in understanding, evaluating, conducting and reporting research in the behavioral sciences.  Topics addressed include the philosophy of science, theory building in behavioral sciences research, hypotheses development, alternative inquiry methods such as quantitative and qualitative research, and research design among others. The course will address experimental design, survey research, qualitative research methods and emerging streams of research. The course is conducted as a seminar with extensive, readings and preparation. A reasonable knowledge of statistics and a basic knowledge of social science research are necessary for this course. 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The rest of the module discusses Asian attempts to develop what has come to be known as indigenous, alternative social sciences or autonomous traditions in the social sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CAS6770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all Comparative Asian Studies Ph.D. students. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CDM5102","ModuleTitle":"Translational Cancer Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches translational aspects of human cancer research. It will demonstrate how knowledge of the molecular and cellular basis of cancer can be applied for the improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this\r\ndisease. Topics that will be covered include cancer epidemiology (including genetic epidemiology), histopathology, familial cancers, biomarkers for early\r\ndetection, prognostic biomarkers, predictive biomarkers, techniques in molecular pathology, drug discovery, targeted cancer treatments and pharmacogenetics.\r\nThroughout the module, particular emphasis will be placed on translating research in the field of tumor biology into improved outcomes for cancer patients. This will be illustrated using examples from clinical practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"CDM5101 Fundamentals of Cancer Biology","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CDM5103","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in RNA Biology and Human Diseases","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module will expose our graduate students to the\ncutting-edge knowledge of RNA biology and their\nimplications in human diseases. We will discuss landmark\nstudies that offer a historical perspective as well as read\npapers from the latest issues of scientific journals to learn\nabout the most recent findings in this rapidly evolving field.\nWe will discover how cell processes are regulated by\nRNAs, RNA-binding proteins and the ribonucleoprotein\ncomplex, how changes in RNAs can lead to disease, and\nhow we can explore the therapeutic potential of RNAs,\nusing lectures and journal clubs given by clinical and basic\nscience experts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE1101","ModuleTitle":"Civil Engineering Principles and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"From impressive tall buildings, to spectacular long suspension bridges, to very large floating structures, these structures must withstand both the forces of nature and the forces that mankind has intended for them. The analytical tools that engineers use to create these structures are deceivingly simple, and it is the intent of this module to explain things in a clear, straightforward manner. Students will learn how to estimate the loads acting on structures and the basic principles governing how structures stay in equilibrium. They will also be exposed to the basic concepts of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"2-2-2-2-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CE2112","ModuleTitle":"Soil Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The course teaches students the fundamental engineering geological knowledge and basic soil mechanics, and their impact on geotechnical and foundation engineering design and construction. \r\n\r\nStudents will learn to understand the basic characteristics of soils, fundamental effective stress principle, and mechanical behaviour of soil including the strength, and compressibility & consolidation properties of soil through lectures, tutorial discussions, case studies, and case studies, the course covers the basic soil properties, soil testing, shear strength parameters in drained and undrained conditions, compressibility of granular soil, and the consolidation characteristic of cohesive soils. \r\n\r\nThe course also enables students to acquire the knowledge and practical skills of functioning as an engineer and consultants through the laboratory soil tests and submission of a consultant report arising form the analysis of a given mini-project, conducting appropriate soil tests and the engineering evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"EG1109","Preclusion":"TCE2112","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2134","ModuleTitle":"Hydraulics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the student to basic concepts of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.  Starting with fluid properties and fluid statics, the student would understand how these concepts are used for the calculation of hydrostatic forces and the stability of floating bodies.  The student is introduced to the concepts of fluid flow, ideal and real fluids and their limitations, laminar and turbulent flows, the concept of the boundary layer and flow resistance, the concept of flow separation and the wake, frictional and form drag and lift on immersed bodies. Dimensional analysis and the concept of similitude will help reinforce the fundamental considerations essential for experiments with fluid phenomena.  By the end of the course, the student should understand the concepts of conservation of mass, momentum and energy and how these can be applied to flow measuring devices, to the estimation of frictional losses for flows in pipelines, to pumping systems and other engineering applications. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"EG1109FC/EG1109/CE1109X","Preclusion":"ME2134 Fluid Mechanics I\nTCE2134","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2183","ModuleTitle":"Construction Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"A project has to be managed effectively so that it can be delivered on time, within budget, safely and meeting quality specifications.  This course is a first course on project management.  It introduces the student to construction planning, contract administration and managing the site.  Through a project and employing a project planning software commonly used in the industry, the students will also learn how to plan and schedule a project for construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TCE2183","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2407","ModuleTitle":"Engineering & Uncertainty Analyses","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"his module is designed to equip undergraduate civil engineering students with mathematical and statistical tools for fast and efficient solutions of various practical engineering problems in their further education and in their professional life.\r\n\r\nA bridge is built from mathematics and statistics to engineering applications based on a reasonable depth in fundamental knowledge. The focus is on numerical solution methods for linear algebraic problems and differential equations as well as on probability theory and statistics. The subjects are discussed and demonstrated in the context of practical civil engineering problems. This allows students to solve problems in many fields and disciplines. Application areas include but are not limited to stability problems, dynamics/vibrations, linear and nonlinear structural analysis, reliability and risk analysis, structural and system analysis under uncertainty, and design of processes and structures under uncertainty.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1505and MA1506","Preclusion":"TCE2407","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2409","ModuleTitle":"Computer Applications in Civil Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to give civil engineering students an introduction to computer organization and operation, a knowledge of mathematical problem description and algorithm formulation, a competence in engineering problem solving using computers and equips them with fundamental knowledge and skill in computer-aided engineering graphics.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe computer-aided engineering graphics includes the basic concepts in general engineering drawing, with additional focus on the drawings for Civil engineering profession. This includes the structural plan and cross section drawing, structural detailing, etc. The use of CAD software will be emphasized through hands-on sessions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE2408 Computer Aided Engineering ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3101","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Infrastructure Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to integrate their knowledge in various civil engineering disciplines and apply their understanding into creatively developing a large-scale infrastructure project. Organized in the form of a competition, the module requires student teams to work out a master concept plan of a real-world infrastructure project.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"CE2 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3116","ModuleTitle":"Foundation Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module in foundation engineering. The topics covered include site investigation and interpretation of soil reports, shallow foundations and deep foundations. Students will learn how to use simple foundations to distribute vertical loads from the superstructure to the underlying soil formation without overstressing the soil (more complex loading modes to be discussed in advanced modules). Students are taught the interpretation of site investigation report, derivation of relevant design soil properties, selection of sensible foundation type, and verification of capacity and settlement requirements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE2112","Preclusion":"TCE3116","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3121","ModuleTitle":"Transportation Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces basic principles and tools to design, plan, evaluate, analyze, manage and control transportation systems. The aim is to enable students to identify, formulate, examine, and solve transportation engineering problems. The major topics include transportation system, planning and management, geometric design of roads and intersections, structural design of pavement, pavement materials, traffic flow and analysis, and traffic management and control.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-0.5-5","Prerequisite":"CE2407 Engineering & Uncertainty Analyses or equivalent","Preclusion":"TCE3121","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CE3165","ModuleTitle":"Structural Concrete Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with knowledge and skills in the design of structural concrete members and systems. The topics cover basic design for action effects as well as the serviceability and ultimate limit state design of real-life structures.  The module is compulsory for civil engineering undergraduate students without which he will not be qualified to practise as a professional civil engineer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0.5-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"CE3155 Structural Analysis","Preclusion":"TCE3165","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3166","ModuleTitle":"Structural Steel Design and System","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to equip undergraduate civil engineering students with sufficient design knowledge and skills on steel structures both for their further education and for their future engineering career. This module provides students with fundamental approaches (based on BS 5950-1:2000) in designing structural steel components and steel buildings. The scope of this module aligns with the fundamental requirement outlined by the Board of Singapore Professional Engineers on the design of steel structures. The students will acquire fundamental knowledge and approaches to perform structural design for steel beams, axially loaded members, connections, portal/industrial buildings, multi-storey frames, and plated structures. This enables the students to conceive a safe and economical structural steel system. The module is targeted at third year civil engineering students and those with a keen interest on steel structural design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials &\r\nCE3155 Structural Analysis","Preclusion":"TCE3166","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE4103","ModuleTitle":"Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The students are assigned an integrated design project involving various disciplines of civil engineering. The module provides the opportunity for students to work as a team on a civil engineering project integrating the knowledge they have gained from modules they have taken in earlier years. 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Each student is expected to spend not less than 9 hours per week on the project chosen from a wide range, covering various civil engineering disciplines. Topics include elements of design and construction, and research and development. Assessment is based on the student’s working attitude, project execution and achievement, an interim report and presentation, dissertation and final oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-8-12","Prerequisite":"CE4 Standing","Preclusion":"TCE4104","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE4257","ModuleTitle":"Linear Finite Element Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with the fundamentals of finite element principles to enable them to understand the behaviour of various finite elements and to be able to select appropriate elements to solve physical and engineering problems with emphasis on structural and geotechnical engineering applications. It covers weak formulation, element shape function, isoparametric concepts, 1-D, 2-D, 3-D and axisymmetric elements, field problems, modelling and practical considerations, and special topics.  The module is targeted at undergraduate and graduate students involved in research or application of the finite element method in civil engineering problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CE3155","Preclusion":"TCE4257","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE4257A","ModuleTitle":"Finite Element Concepts & Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips participants with the fundamentals of finite element principles to enable them to understand the behavior of various finite elements and to be able to select appropriate elements to solve physical and engineering problems with emphasis on structural and geotechnical engineering applications. The module is targeted at practicing engineers\r\ninvolved in application of the finite element method in civil engineering problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5001","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent project work over two semesters, on a topic in Civil Engineering approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CE5101","ModuleTitle":"Seepage & Consolidation of Soils","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module in flow through a two-phase medium. The topics that are covered include steady state seepage and basic transient seepage, basic contaminant transport processes, measurement of hydraulic transport parameters, and its applications to dewatering of excavations and seepage through embankments as to their influence on slope stability. Consolidation theory from 1-D to 3-D consolidation analysis, and methods of accelerating consolidation, with application to computing settlements of foundations. Students are taught Darcy's Law, continuity equation, coupling between effective stress and pore pressure, and the solution methods inclusive of FEM modelling. The goals of the module are analysis of seepage problems, analysis of consolidation problems, design methods to accelerate consolidation to solve stability and settlements problems in geotechnical engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing or higher ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5104","ModuleTitle":"Underground Space","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module on analysis and design of underground structures such as tunnels and caverns. The topics covered include cut and cover construction, bored tunneling methods, construction of caverns, New Austrian Tunneling Method, jack tunneling, stability of underground openings, ground movement prediction due to tunnels and caverns, effects of ground movements on buildings and structures, instrumentation and monitoring, stresses on lining, and finite element modeling of underground construction. The creation of underground structures to form subways, underpasses, metro stations and other uses is an increasing requirement in major urban areas world-wide. Students are taught the various methods of construction for creating underground space, and will be able to assess the effect of underground structure on surface structures. Students will appreciate the usefulness and difficulties of finite element method for analysis of underground structures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CE2112, or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5106A","ModuleTitle":"Ground Improvement for Soft Soils","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a module on the principle of ground improvement techniques, as well as its design, construction and monitoring in geotechnical engineering works. Topics covered include general ground improvement principles and design considerations, techniques of improving granular soils, techniques of improving\r\ncohesive soils. Field operation requirement and construction field controls, monitoring, and performance evaluation, specification and acceptance criteria. Case studies on various techniques will be presented and discussed.\r\n\r\nThis module will focus on hydraulic method for soft clay (PVD with preloading, PVD with vacuum etc), Vibratory method for Sandy soils, and cement treatment method (Grouting and Deep cement mixing etc).\r\n\r\nParticipants are taught the basic principles of various ground improvement techniques, and how to select the most appropriate ground improvement techniques to be used in specific circumstances.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"Background in soil mechanics or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5106B","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Ground Improvement for Difficult Ground","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module on ground improvement techniques for difficult ground as well as its design, construction and monitoring in geotechnical engineering projects. Topics covered include the special requirement for advanced ground improvement techniques, difficult ground (peaty soil, mixed soils in tunnelling, cavity etc), principles and design considerations for various advanced ground improvement techniques (dynamic method, dynamic method combine with PVD, geosynthetics, soil nailing etc), field controls and monitoring, field evaluation – specification, performance evaluation and acceptance criteria, and case study.\r\n\r\nParticipants are taught the basic principles of various advanced ground improvement techniques, and how to select as well as combine a few ground improvement methods to be used in specific circumstances where soil are difficult or/and the project requirements are very stringent.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"Background in soil mechanics or equivalent\r\nCE5106A Ground Improvement for Soft Soils","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5107A","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Pile Foundation Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module in deep foundation engineering. Topics covered include site investigation for deep foundation, general bearing capacity theorem, overview of pile installation methods, axial pile capacity and deflection, pile load transfer mechanism, and laterally loaded piles as well as group pile issues.\r\n\r\nParticipants will learn how to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to deep foundations under more general and realistic practical situations. \r\n\r\nSpecific learning objectives include performing design calculations for piles and pile groups.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"Background in soil mechanics and foundation engineering or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5107B","ModuleTitle":"Pile Foundation Problems and EC7 Impact","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module in deep foundation engineering. Topics covered include piles subject to ground movement, piles in difficult ground, foundations for marine structures, construction related problems, pile driving analysis and dynamic testing, and static pile tests, as well as design via Eurocode 7.\r\n\r\nParticipants will learn how to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to deep foundations under more general and realistic practical situations. \r\n\r\nSpecific learning objectives include performing design calculations for piles and pile groups under more complex loading modes and ground conditions and pile installation and testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"Background in soil mechanics and foundation engineering or equivalent.\r\nCE5107A Principles of Pile Foundation Design","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5108","ModuleTitle":"Earth Retaining Structures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module in earth-retaining structures and deep excavations. Topics include earth pressure theories, rigid retaining structures, flexible retaining structures, cellular cofferdams, retaining walls for deep excavations, support systems for deep excavations, and field monitoring. Students are taught to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to a spectrum of earth-retaining systems from low rigid retaining walls to flexible support systems for deep excavations. Students will also learn to apply the methods of limit state, such as BS8002 and Eurocode7, to the design of rigid and flexible retaining walls. Applications of commercial geotechnical FEM softwares are taught to aid in design of deep excavations to limit ground deformations and satisfy SLS requirements. At the end of the course, students are taught the application of advanced earth pressure theories, selection of appropriate retaining structures, and verification of capacity and movement requirements, using limit equilibrium and FEM analysis tools.  ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE2112 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"TCE5108","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5108A","ModuleTitle":"Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Wall Design via Eurocode 7","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Together with “CE5108B Deep Excavations Design Using Eurocode 7”, this is an advanced module in earth-retaining structures and deep excavations.\r\n\r\nTopics include earth pressure theories, rigid retaining structures, flexible retaining structures, cellular cofferdams, retaining walls for deep excavations, support systems for deep excavations, and field monitoring. Participants are taught to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to a spectrum of earth-retaining systems from low rigid retaining walls to flexible support systems for deep excavations. They will also learn to apply the methods\r\nof limit state, such as BS8002 and Eurocode7, to the design of rigid and flexible retaining walls.\r\n\r\nApplications of commercial geotechnical FEM softwares are taught to aid in design of deep excavations to limit ground deformations and satisfy SLS requirements. \r\nAt the end of the course, participants are taught the application\r\nof advanced earth pressure theories, selection of appropriate\r\nretaining structures, and verification of capacity and movement\r\nrequirements, using limit equilibrium and FEM analysis tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"Background in soil mechanics or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5111","ModuleTitle":"UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to integrate the various concepts and components of temporary earth retaining structure, underground construction and major geotechnical works design which have been covered in the other modules into a properly executed geotechnical analysis and design project. As such, the student will be advised to take it only either in the last 2 semester. The requirements of the project will include interpretation of site investigation data, derivation of design parameters, use of computer or finite element software for the wall and ground movement as well as drawdown and implications for adjacent structures, design of wall, strutting and waling systems, and proposal of an appropriate ground instrumentation programme. Student will be given a maximum of 2 semesters to complete their projects. At the end of the projects, students will be required to submit a report of their findings and give an oral presentation, which will be graded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5113","ModuleTitle":"Geotechnical Investigation & Monitoring","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students the essential concepts and methodology for the planning, design and implementation of site investigation and ground instrumentation programmes. The module will be broadly divided into two parts. The first part covers various aspects of site investigation such as the planning, design, density of bore holes, sampling technology and disturbance, in-situ and laboratory testing and geophysical methods. The second part covers various aspects of ground instrumentation such as monitoring of ground movement, drawdown, excess pore pressures, strut forces, wall deflection and observational methods. This module enables students to acquire the knowledge and practical skills through the lectures, case studies and projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TCE5113","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5203","ModuleTitle":"Traffic Flow & Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CE3121 Transportation Engineering, or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5205","ModuleTitle":"Transportation Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide the student with an intermediate course in the theory and practice of urban transportation planning, programming, and modeling of supply and demand components of transportation systems; to acquaint the student with the state of transportation planning practice as contrasted with analytical models, and familiarize the student with the history and status of transportation planning activities. At the end of this course, the student is expected to understand the \"4-step\" process, harness methodologies and tools used for transportation planning, and be capable of observing, analyzing, modeling, and inferring real-world transportation planning problems through tools learned.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"CE3121 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5307","ModuleTitle":"Wave Hydrodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at introducing the student to wave hydrodynamics and the resulting wave loads on offshore structures. It covers linear wave theory together with its engineering properties such as particle kinematics, pressure fields, energy propagation, shoaling, and diffraction. Nonlinear wave theory and the resulting properties such as mass transport are also introduced. The module covers random waves and their short-term and long-term statistics which are useful in design wave selection. The wave forces on offshore structures of different sizes are then discussed, including Morison equation for small structures, and diffraction theory for large structures. Accordingly, the corresponding numerical techniques are introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CE2134 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"OT5201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5310","ModuleTitle":"HYDROINFORMATICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Hydroinformatics is concerned with the development and application of mathematical modelling and advanced information technology tools to hydraulics, hydrological and environmental problems of urban, inland and coastal waters. On the technical side, in addition to computational hydraulics, hydroinformatics has a strong interest in the use of techniques originating in data-driven techniques, such as artificial neural networks, support vector machines and evolutionary programming. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5312","ModuleTitle":"River Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The student will be introduced to open channel flows covering the conservation of mass, the momentum and energy equations. This is followed with the formulations\r\nfor steady gradually varied flows with/without lateral inflows/outflows. The student is further introduced to the design of channels for steady gradually varied flows with\r\nlateral inflows (side spillways) and lateral outflows (side weirs). The concept of flow controls is also covered. The development of the continuity and momentum\r\nequations for unsteady flows is introduced. Flood routing is also covered along with the concepts of the kinematic wave, the diffusive wave and the dynamic wave are covered. The concept of the characteristics and its application to the solution of the simple wave problems associated with sluice gate operations and dam break is also introduced. Sediment transport concepts and the resistance to flow\r\ndue to bedforms in alluvial channels are also covered with the view of estimating the total sediment transport capacity and the friction factor for composite\r\nroughnesses. Design concepts for a stable channel is also introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"CE3132 Water Resources Engineering or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CE5314","ModuleTitle":"HEWRM Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5377","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Methods in Mechanics & Envr. Flows","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the basic principles to the numerical methods used for analysis of mechanics and environmental flow problems. Fundamental concepts in eigen-analysis and finite difference method, and the associated convergence and stability issues will be covered, with applications in engineering mechanics problems. Fundamental concepts and issues related to environmental flow problems will be covered including the concept of box models, transport processes and the issues related to applying numerical methods for analysis. The module will enable the students to acquire the numerical analysis knowledge and computational skills through miniprojects\r\nand homework assignments. Students will also use an established software as part of the class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EG1109/ CE1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials and CE2134 Hydraulics","Preclusion":"CE5311 Environmental modelling with computers, CE6003 Numerical Methods In Engineering and Mechanics, and CE6077 Advanced Numerical Methods in Mechanics & Envr. 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The target students include both undergraduate and graduate students who are involved in research or engineering practices related to structural steel.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE3166 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"TCE5509","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5509A","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Structural Steel Design to EC3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to equip participants with advanced design knowledge and skills on steel structures. This module provides participants with approaches in designing structural components and buildings using steel and its use to enhance buildability and productivity in prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC). The participants will\r\nacquire fundamental knowledge and skills to perform design for structural elements and ensure the stability of steel structures. This enables the participants to conceive a safe and economical structural system using steel to improve productivity for the construction industry of Singapore.\r\n\r\nThe module is targeted at practicing engineers and postgraduate civil engineering students with a keen interest on structural steel design including the design for manufacturing and disassembly (DfMA) using PPVC technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0.5-0-0.5-3","Prerequisite":"Background in Structural Steel Design","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5509B","ModuleTitle":"Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures to EC4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to equip participants with sufficient design knowledge and skills on steel-concrete composite structures in their engineering career. This module provides participants with fundamental approaches in designing structural steel-concrete components and buildings. The participants will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills to perform structural design for composite beams, slabs, columns, joints, multi-storey buildings. This enables the participants to conceive a safe and economical structural system. The module is targeted at practicing engineers, post-graduate civil engineering students and those with a keen interest on structural design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0.5-0-0.5-3","Prerequisite":"Background in Structural Steel Design","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5510","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Structural Concrete Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an advanced knowledge on the design methodology for structural concrete. It also provides a learning experience on the key concepts and engineering concerns of concrete structures. The topics include advanced design philosophies and methods such as collapse load methods, limit design method and strut-and-tie method, design of openings in flexural members, seismic design, and design of various structural systems. The students are expected to demonstrate their proficiency in structural concrete design through term paper projects. The target students include both undergraduate and graduate students who are involved in research or engineering practice related to structural concrete.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE3165 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"TCE5510","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5610","ModuleTitle":"Assessment and Retrofit of Concrete Structures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to equip civil engineering students with sufficient knowledge and skills on the durability of concrete structures and the basic principles and concepts of repair and retrofitting. Various factors affecting durability of concrete will be dealt with including non-destructive tests to assess durability. The module also emphasizes the technological and application aspects in the assessment and retrofit of concrete structures including causes of deterioration and various in-situ and non-destructive tests. The module is targeted at MSc civil engineering students and those with a keen interest in durability of concrete, assessment of concrete and retrofitting of concrete structures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE3165 or CE Graduate standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5610A","ModuleTitle":"Concrete and Cementitious Composites","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this course is to cover advanced topics in concrete and cementitious composites. Focus will be placed on special cement-based materials that are fast replacing traditional normal density, low strength concrete in the construction industry, especially precast and repair and retrofit. More specifically special concretes and special processes and technology for particular types of structures are discussed. Case studies will used to illustrate construction and sustainability issues. Use of concrete and cementitious composites in a number of applications will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5610B","ModuleTitle":"Repair and Retrofit of Concrete Structures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to equip civil engineers with sufficient knowledge and skills on the durability of concrete structures and the basic principles and concepts of repair and retrofitting. Various factors affecting durability of concrete will be dealt with including non-destructive tests to assess durability. The module also emphasizes the technological and application aspects in the assessment and retrofit of concrete structures\r\nincluding causes of deterioration and various in-situ and nondestructive\r\ntests. The module is targeted at practicing civil engineers and those with a keen interest in durability of concrete, assessment of concrete and retrofitting of concrete structures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"Background in Structural Concrete Design","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with\nwork attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5806","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Project Management with Lean Construction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the concepts, methodologies and tools to successfully control a project on site. In particular, they will learn to organise, plan and schedule a project for execution, and put in place controls for schedule and cost. They will learn advanced planning functions that include schedule compression, delay analysis and risk management. They will also learn to implement lean construction concepts which will dramatically improve performance by reducing waste, cost and increase value. Project plans can be made reliable with commitments from stakeholders. Students will learn to diagnose a construction process and devise strategies to increase productivity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CE4 / EVE4- standing or higher; AND\nCE2183 Construction Project Management or Equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE6001","ModuleTitle":"OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The effective operations and management of infrastructure systems involve the understanding of their constraints, and the allocation of scarce resources. These systems can be mathematically modeled so that the best operations and management strategies can be determined. Initially continuous type resources will be modeled and this is extended to deal with discrete type resources. Non-linear constraints and objectives, and dynamic vibrations in the systems will also be considered. The systems covered will include water resource type of problems, transportation networks, and structural systems, among others.  Specific topics comprise: characteristics of civil engineering systems, resource allocation in infrastructure systems, transportation network models, dealing with non-linear system behaviour and decision making under uncertainty.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE6077","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Numerical Methods in Mechanics & Envr. 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Students will also use an established software as part of the class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EG1109/ CE1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials and CE2134 Hydraulics","Preclusion":"CE5311 Environmental modelling with computers, and CE6003 Numerical Methods In Engineering and Mechanics, CE5377 Numerical Methods in Mechanics & Envr. 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Students will be equipped with essential skills and knowledge to make informed decisions on specialisations, develop soft skills as well as gain overseas exposure and real-world industry experience.\n\nThis module consists of four lectures and two e-seminars spread across the first six weeks of the freshmen academic year, aimed to provide an early introduction to the concepts of career planning, personal branding and industry awareness. Students will learn to develop a strategy to maximise their time and resources while in University, be confident in mapping out a career plan and work towards strengthening their fit to achieve their career aspirations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CFG1010","ModuleTitle":"Roots and Wings - Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness 1.0","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"CENTRE FOR FUTURE-READY GRADUATES","ModuleDescription":"The world we live in is becoming increasingly volatile and complex, giving rise to the need for students to develop greater awareness (self-awareness, interpersonal awareness and industry awareness) and resilience. \r\n\r\nThis e-learning based course is based on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience and leadership with an emphasis on practical techniques and strategies.\r\n\r\nStudents will learn the science of focus and practice attention training, adopt healthy mindsets, learn interpersonal skills and develop a vision for their future career and their personal contribution to society.  \r\n\r\nThe objective of this module is to motivate and equip students with foundational life skills to maximise their potential in their academic journey, personal life and future career.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CFG1020 Roots and Wings – Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG1111","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Principles and Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip first year engineering students to a computer engineer's way of thinking and will focus on the engineering principles of how computer-aided systems work and fail and the engineering practice of how they are designed, built and valued. Students will be presented a practical computer engineering system, e.g., a sensorassisted autonomous vehicle, a drone, or an engineering event. They are then guided to reconstruct the system via\r\ninterconnected subsystems through laboratory sessions and group discussions, to explain using engineering principles how the system works and could fail.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-2-6-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CG1108 Electrical Engineering, EG1112 Engineering Principles and Practice II","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG2027","ModuleTitle":"Transistor-level Digital Circuits","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Building on the basic circuit concepts introduced through CG1111 and CG1112, this module introduces the fundamental concept of carriers, operating principles of PN diodes and MOSFETs. Their IV characteristic in different operating region and their impact on the performance of logic gate will also be discussed. It explains the foundational concepts of inverters and analyses their performance in terms of power and delay trade-off. It also introduces logic synthesis and the fundamental timing analysis of logic gates. Besides the\r\nstatic CMOS logic, it will also cover pass logics or transmission gates logics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"CG1111 Engineering Principles and Practice I OR\r\nCG1108 Electrical Engineering OR\r\nEG1112 Engineering Principles and Practice II","Preclusion":"EE2021 Devices and Circuit","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG2028","ModuleTitle":"Computer Organization","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students computer organization concepts and how to write efficient microprocessor programs using assembly language. The course covers computer microarchitecture and memory system fundamentals, and the ARM microprocessor instruction set. The course culminates in an assignment in which students design and implement an efficient assembly language solution to an engineering problem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0.5-1.5-1-1.5","Prerequisite":"CS1010 Programming Methodology,\r\nEE2026 Digital Design / EE2020 Digital Fundamentals","Preclusion":"EE2024 Programming for Computer Interfaces","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG2271","ModuleTitle":"Real-Time Operating Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Real-time systems must respond quickly to inputs from the environment in order to work effectively and safely, and realtime operating systems (RTOS) are a critical part of such systems. In this course the student is exposed to basic RTOS concepts like tasks, scheduling algorithms, RTOS customisation and concurrent real-time programming. By the end of this course a student will not only understand how an RTOS is built, but will also gain practical hands-on experience in customising RTOSs and in writing real-time programs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-3-2","Prerequisite":"CS1020/E Data Structures and Algorithms I\nCS2040/C Data Structures and Algorithms","Preclusion":"CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CG3002","ModuleTitle":"Embedded Systems Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the development of a large system from conceptualisation to its final implementation. It is structured to contain substantial design and development of hardware and software components.\n\nThis module is the culminating point of a series of modules integrating the theories which students have already learnt in CG1101, CG1102/CG1103, CG2007, CG2271 and CS2103. With this capstone project, students would be able to better appreciate the relevance of the various components in the Computer Engineering curriculum to large scale computer engineering projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-1-2-10-1","Prerequisite":"EE2024 and CG2271 and CS2113/T","Preclusion":"EE3032 Innovation & Enterprise II\nEE3208 Embedded Computer Systems Design","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG3207","ModuleTitle":"Computer Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches students the basics in the design of the various classes of microprocessors. Contents include design of simple micro-controllers, high performance CPU design using parallel techniques, memory organization and parallel processing systems. Topics also include the development of support tools to enable efficient usage of the developed microprocessor. The course emphasizes practical design and includes a group project for students to design and implement a microprocessor with verification on a FPGA.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"EE2024 (for ECE AY2016 intake & prior) / CG2028 or EE2028 (for ECE AY2017 intake & after)","Preclusion":"EE3207E, TEE3207","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CG4001","ModuleTitle":"B. Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will embark on a project that involves a mix of research, design and development components on a topic of current interest in Computer\r\nEngineering. Students learn how to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to develop innovative ways of solving problems. In the process, students acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The module is normally carried out over two semesters, but may also be structured as a further 6-month extension of an existing 6-month industrial attachment, where the student works on real life projects jointly supervised by NUS faculties and industry experts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-14-1","Prerequisite":"Level 4 standing","Preclusion":"EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation\r\nCP4101 B.Comp. Dissertation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH1101E","ModuleTitle":"Retelling Chinese Stories: Change and Continuity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a bilingual introductory course on some of the most interesting topics in Chinese history, literature, and culture. We will be studying these topics through the changes and continuities in the famous stories retold over time. The stories include those of the revengeful, the assassins, the queers, the cross dresser, and the ghost lovers. What you really need is a curious mind and an ability to comprehend basic spoken Mandarin. All assigned readings and presentation slides will be in English. Classes will be bilingual, and you can choose to do the term essay in either language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"A pass in GCE \"O\" Level Chinese Language \"B\" syllabus or higher, or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2121","ModuleTitle":"History of Chinese Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"An essential module for students majoring in Chinese Studies/Chinese Language, this course is a general survey of the development of Chinese literature from ancient times to the Qing Dynasty. It is designed to introduce students to the main features of various literary trends, genres and styles, as well as to major writers of various periods and their representative works. The course also caters to students across the University with an interest in classical Chinese literature.","CrossModule":"CL2121","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n(i) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n(ii) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n(iii) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n(iv) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n(v) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CL2121","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2221","ModuleTitle":"Modern Chinese Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"As a comprehensive introduction to modern Chinese literature of the period between 1917 and 1949, this module studies the 1917 Literary Revolution and May-Fourth Movement, the modern literary genres that flourished in the hands of literary giants like Lu Xun, Hu Shi, Yu Dafu, Zhu Ziqing and Zhang Ailing, the important literary organizations and theories, and the debates between the various schools of writers who supported different literary ideas and concepts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CH3226","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH2243","ModuleTitle":"Chinese in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at providing students with essential information on the Chinese communities in Southeast Asia and the critical ability to understand/analyse their modern transformations. It begins with the factors leading to the mass migration of Chinese to Southeast Asia in the mid-19th century and the internal structure of Chinese communities in the region. The focus is on their economic, political, cultural activities, identity transformation as well as their contributions towards the region's development since the early 20th century, especially after the end of World War II. The course will also examine the role of ethnic Chinese in the socio-cultural interactions between China and Southeast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2275","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Pop Music in East Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the production and consumption of Chinese pop music in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Sinophone worlds in Southeast Asia from the early twentieth century to the present. It uses Mandarin (and dialect) pop music as cases for examining the complex relations between nationalism, regionalism and globalization and their impact on the cultural politics and the processes of identity-construction in the region. Classes will be delivered in both English and Chinese orally, but readings will be mainly in English. Students can choose to complete the assignments in either language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"A Pass in GCE “O” Level Chinese Language “B” syllabus or higher, or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3221","ModuleTitle":"Selected Readings in Chinese Verse","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at promoting students' ability in reading and analyzing Chinese poetry. Various Chinese poetic themes, forms, styles and techniques are discussed through the analysis of selected poems of different periods. The course is provided for students who already have basic reading ability in classical Chinese and wish to advance their knowledge in Chinese rhymeprose and poetry.","CrossModule":"CL3221","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain: \r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR \r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR \r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level;  OR \r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level. \r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CL3221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3225","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Literature in S'pore & M'sia II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is an in-depth study of Chinese literature in Singapore and Malaysia from the nineteenth century to the present. Topics selected for discussion include diasporic writings, debate on realism and modernism, the local identity issue, and development of literary organizations. As evidence of study, the works of outstanding writers will also be read closely in class. Students who have taken CH2225 Chinese Literature in Singapore and Malaysia are encouraged to take this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE ‘AO’ Level (at GCE ‘A’ Level examination); OR\r\n\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE ‘A’ Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ Level; OR\r\n\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ Level; OR\r\n\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ Level.\r\n\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH3273","ModuleTitle":"Modern and Contemporary Chinese Popular Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course surveys the development process from classical Chinese novels to contemporary Chinese novels. The course focuses on popular culture and literature from the late Qing Dynasty and tries to show the history of the development of Chinese vernacular fiction. The course includes the novels, films and other popular literature from the late Qing Dynasty. At the same time, the course also emphasises on the method of close-reading of the works, allowing students to be charmed by Chinese modern and contemporary fiction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Students must have obtained:\r\n1. at least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ level,\r\nor (b) Chinese Language at GCE ‘AO’ level (at GCE ‘A’ level examination); OR  \r\n2. at least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level; OR  \r\n3. at least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ level; OR  \r\n4. at least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level.\r\n5. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3295","ModuleTitle":"Understanding China: Past and Present (in English)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH4204","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Chinese Linguistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores a wide variety of linguistic topics in the Chinese language. It covers historical phonology of Chinese, Chinese scripts, classical and modern sentence structures, the application of current linguistic theories to Chinese, dialectal studies (including topics related to Chinese dialects in Singapore and language planning), etc. For Chinese historical linguistics, this course introduces both the Chinese traditional approach (rime books, rime tables, old texts, phonogram graphs, etc.) and the Western approach (sound change, comparative method, reconstruction). This course is offered to students in the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4223","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Literary Criticism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a survey of traditional Chinese literary theories from the Pre-Qin period to the Qing Dynasty, for enhancing students' competence in analysis of literary works. The content of the module covers a series of traditional concepts in criticism of lyric poetry such as ethical or aesthetical function of poetry, vision or dynamic process as nature of poetry, use of correlative thinking in lyric aesthetics, and taste and flavour in connoisseurship. The course is designed for students with an interest in Chinese lyricism and literary criticism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4247","ModuleTitle":"Print Culture in Modern China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines modern Chinese literature and history through the lens of books, newspapers, journals, and other print products from the late 19th century to the present. Interdisciplinary in nature, this module explores both the material aspects (printing, illustrations, book sales etc.) and the symbolic aspects (the contents and ideas) of these works. Students will not only get an understanding of Modern China from an alternative point of view, but also learn to work with these important primary sources. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is an optional module designed for students of the Department. It presents the methodology of writing an academic thesis of a stipulated length. Students are expected to work independently and meet their supervisors on an agreed schedule, during the semester, to discuss their progress. Upon completion of the thesis, it is submitted for evaluation by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before;\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of CH/CL major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards;\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of CH/CL major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"CH4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4882A","ModuleTitle":"Personalities in Modern Chinese History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine modern Chinese history through autobiographies and biographies. The aim is to involve students in the debates and issues over\r\nofficial history versus unofficial history, objectivity versus subjectivity, and understanding modern China from different perspectives. Selected  personalities will be discussed and examined in historical, social, cultural and political contexts of 20th century-China.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH5210","ModuleTitle":"CHINESE LEXICAL SEMANTICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to give graduate students advanced training in current theories and methods in Lexical Semantics. It systematically introduces classical contents of Semantics Description as well as more recent approaches,especially Frame Semantics, Cognitive Semantics and Construction Grammar. Also covered are some of the research topics in Chinese lexical semantics. Students will be exposed to readings, discussions and demonstrations of methods and expected to do original research, the results of which are to be presented orally and in a research paper.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5211","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Chinese Pragmatics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is an advanced linguistics study of Pragmatics. It is designed to give graduate students an in-depth understanding of current theories in Pragmatics. Students will learn these theories and their applications to the Chinese language. Students will be trained to critically assess these theories with respect to the Chinese language. They are expected to do original research with natural data in preparation for a research paper. The major topics covered are Chinese references and deixis in written and spoken texts, Co-operative Principle with regard to spoken Chinese Speech acts, as well as its applications to Chinese conversations, and critical analysis of the politeness theories on the Chinese language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5211R","ModuleTitle":"Seminar In Chinese Pragmatics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH5212","ModuleTitle":"THEORIES IN PHONOLOGY (Taught in English)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will be exposed to different phonological frameworks (such as Sound Pattern of English and Optimality Theory) and the various phenomena that motivate them. Using this as a stepping stone, this module pursues phonological issues from the perspective of Chinese languages. Students may expect to learn the merits and shortcoming of various theories and their applicability to Chinese languages as well as to other languages. This module seeks to equip students with the ability to develop and evaluate phonological analyses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5213","ModuleTitle":"Cognitive Linguistics & Chinese Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"By using the updated theoretical framework of cognitive linguistics, this module will provide students with a systematic knowledge of Chinese language and the latest development of Chinese linguistics. The topics include the most important issues in Chinese grammar and lexicon with an emphasis of the comparison between Chinese and English. The phenomena range from Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese, Chinese dialects as well as foreign languages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate Students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"CH6201 - for students admitted before Academic Year  2005/2006.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Subject to the approval from HOD","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH6203","ModuleTitle":"Grammaticalization and Chinese Grammar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces grammaticalization, one of the approaches to historical linguistics, to graduate students. It focuses on topics of current interest, particularly the principles, the hypothesis of unidirectionality, the context and effects of grammaticalization, and the role of frequency. Chinese data will be examined or re-examined under the framework of grammaticalization. The similarities and differences between the theories of grammaticalization and lexicalization will also be discussed. This module is taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH6241","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN CHINESE HISTORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module studies selected topics in Chinese history such as Chinese historiography, cultural history of China, Chinese intellectuals and Chinese politics, dynasty history of China, Chinese social and economic history, the traditional Chinese legal system, Chinese political thought, or any selected combination of these topics. Case studies with reference to a selected dynasty will be conducted. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH6261","ModuleTitle":"CHINESE STUDIES IN THE WEST","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce students to Western scholarship on Chinese studies by way of examining representative works from various disciplines within Chinese studies, including literary studies, historical studies, philosophy and religion. Emphasis is placed on critiquing the methodological assumptions, the handling of primary and secondary sources, interpretive strategies as well as the writing style in the chosen samples. The course may be team-taught by instructors from a variety of disciplines in Chinese studies. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH6262","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHINESE STUDIES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This independent-study module requires students to work on a research project related to their field and present their findings in a seminar toward the end of the course. It aims at providing students with critical analytical and writing abilities for topics closely related to the field of dissertations. Choice of topics and plan of study are to be finalized with their supervisors' approval. Regular consultation with supervisors throughout the course is required. Permission by the Department to read this module is necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Subject to the approval from HOD","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH6263","ModuleTitle":"TRANSLATION: FORMAL, CULTURAL, POLITICAL","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Translation, as a process of cross-boundary communication, can be explored from many different perspectives: formal, cultural, and political (among others). Major topics to be covered in this module include the misunderstandings of translation, the problems of formal complexity and incompatibility, translating culture, foreignization versus domestication, the politics of translation, translating as a means of generating or solving (international) political problems, translation and ideology, etc. In each semester, a special set of topics will be focused on according to the particular interest and needs of the class of students.  This module is taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded "Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Subject to the approval from HOD","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5101","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Research in Chinese Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will survey the latest research trends in the field of Chinese philosophy, history, and literature. We will be reading recent and influential publications in both English and Chinese. This is a compulsory module for the MA (Chinese Culture\nand Language) coursework program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5301","ModuleTitle":"History and Civilizations of the Tang Empire","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is an in-depth study of the Tang period (618-907 AD) of imperial China. It includes an introduction to research methodology and literature review, followed by a critical review of the Tang empire history and analysis of its various political, economic, cultural and foreign policies as well as social development. Case studies with reference to selected political and social issues will be included. Key historical figures will also be appraised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5302","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Buddhist Proselytic Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module traces the history of Buddhist proselytization in pre-modern China by focusing on the narrative strategies in Buddhist scriptures imported from India and Central Asia as well as Buddhist literature by Chinese authors including their commentaries on Confucian and Taoist texts. Students will come to appreciate how\nproselytization and assimilation of Buddhist philosophy facilitated each other and how Buddhist narratives contributed to the birth of oral and performing literature in China.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5303","ModuleTitle":"Traditional Chinese Culture in Singapore and Malaysia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a survey of the traditional Chinese culture preserved and practised in Singapore and Malaysia. It is aimed at giving students a deeper understanding of how traditional Chinese culture was transmitted overseas and its relevance to the present Singapore and Malaysia societies. Topics of discussion will include Chinese high culture and popular culture, such as Chinese artistic expressions, food culture, Chinese beliefs, festivals and customs, wedding and funeral rituals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5304","ModuleTitle":"Society and Culture of the Ming Dynasty","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module is a detailed study of the society and culture of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). It includes the critical analysis of the social and cultural changes during the founding of the Ming dynasty, a transition from Mongol to Han\nrule, and the so-called “anti-traditional” period during the late Ming era.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5305","ModuleTitle":"Prominent Nanyang Chinese in Modern China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses prominent Nanyang Chinese who made significant impact on modern China or changed the course of modern Chinese history. Selected personalities who were born in Southeast Asia and later achieved great careers in\nChina will be discussed and examined in historical, social, economic, cultural and/or political contexts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These individuals include Gu Hong Ming, Lim Boon Keng, Li Deng Hui, Wu Lien-Teh, and Robert Lim K.S The course will be taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5310","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Rhapsody","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of the module is to introduce students to the tradition of Chinese fu (rhapsody). The fu is a major poetic form that attained prominence in 100\nB.C.E. It was the most important genre of refined literature that dominated the Western and Eastern Han dynasties. Representative works of important\nHan and Six Dynasties authors are selected for intensive reading to train students to interpret and appreciate classical Chinese rhapsody. The course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of this poetic genre in the Chinese literary tradition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"CHC5314","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Religion","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will focus on the development of Chinese religions, including Taoism, Popular religion and Buddhism in China, as well as in the Chinese\r\nCommunity of Singapore. It also examines the transformation of these religions in history and developments of their core thoughts The module\r\ntakes a thematic approach, and will discuss in depth the important original texts and research publications in both the English and Chinese academic worlds.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL1101E","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Language: Its Past and Present","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a bilingual introductory course for undergraduates to learn interesting issues of the Chinese language like the structure of Chinese language, the use and variation of Chinese language in society, changes in Mandarin and Chinese dialects, the comparative and diachronic aspects of Chinese language, and the relationship between Classical Chinese and Modern Chinese dialects. This will give students a new perspective of the Chinese language, making the Chinese language current and relevant in today's world. Classes will be delivered mainly in Chinese, with English as a supplementary tool. Students can choose to do assignments and examinations in either language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"A pass in GCE \"O\" Level Chinese Language \"B\" syllabus or higher, or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2101","ModuleTitle":"The Chinese Script : History and Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with various aspects of Chinese characters.  The historical portion of the course covers the origin of the Chinese characters, the principles of character formation, the evolution of styles over time, analyses of correlations between shapes and meanings, traces of pronunciations of Old Chinese as revealed in phonogram graphs, etc. The contemporary study covers an appraisal of the Simplified Characters, an evaluation of the Chinese characters in terms of frequency studies and neurolinguistic studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CL2201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2104","ModuleTitle":"Reading/Writing Chinese","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The   objective   of   this   module   is   to   cultivate   the students’  writing  skills through    intensive    critical reading  and  analysing  of  exemplar  pieces  in  literary masterpieces,  historical  essays,  philosophical  treatise and other genres. Students will be required to submit written  assignments  on  a  regular  basis  in  the  form  of creative writing, argumentative essay, text summarization, and so on. This is an essential module for  all  Chinese  Language  and  Chinese  Studies  majors and is open to all students who are looking to ways to improve their reading and writing skills in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CL2121","ModuleTitle":"History of Chinese Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"An essential module for students majoring in Chinese Studies/Chinese Language, this course is a general survey of the development of Chinese literature from ancient times to the Qing Dynasty. It is designed to introduce students to the main features of various literary trends, genres and styles, as well as to major writers of various periods and their representative works. The course also caters to students across the University with an interest in classical Chinese literature.","CrossModule":"CH2121","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CH2121","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2280","ModuleTitle":"Basic Translation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to basics issues in the practice of translation and interpretation (both Chinese-English and English-Chinese). Students are exposed to different forms of writing and are trained to do written translation and consecutive interpretation. The course is conducted in an interactive manner and students are expected to actively participate in class discussion, language games and translation exercises during both lecture and tutorial. The course is practice-oriented and is intended for students who are bilingual (Chinese and English) and have an interest in the practice of translation and interpretation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"1) Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules; AND\r\n2) Grade 'B4' and above in Higher Chinese (HCL) at GCE 'O' Level or Chinese (CL) at GCE 'AO'  Level; OR Grade 'C' and above in Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2281","ModuleTitle":"Translation and Interpretation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This class aims to continue to give students practice in translation and interpretation. The course will focus on two areas: linguistic issues (grammar, semantic meaning) which must be dealt with in both oral and written translation, and cultural issues where there is a need for creative approaches to various non-standard forms of language which are found in poetry, cartoons, advertisements, and certain types of interpretation scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"1) Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules; AND\r\n2) Grade 'B4' and above in Higher Chinese (HCL) at GCE 'O' Level or Chinese (CL) at GCE 'AO' Level; OR Grade 'C' and above in Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3204","ModuleTitle":"Classical Chinese","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The course is designed to introduce students to important grammatical features of Classical Chinese. Lexical study and some knowledge of Chinese writing system will also be examined for their contribution to our understanding of Classical Chinese. The course is focused on the analysis of Pre-Qin literature. Classroom activities will include lectures, group discussions and some take-home assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CL1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3211","ModuleTitle":"The Standardization of the Chinese Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a systematic knowledge of the standardization of modern Mandarin. The topics discussed include the Chinese\r\nRomanization system ('The Scheme of Chinese Pinyin System' «¿¿¿¿¿¿», 'The Orthography of Chinese Pinyin System' «¿¿¿¿¿¿¿», the\r\nstandardization of Chinese words with more than one pronounciation (¿¿¿), the standardization of Chinese lexicon (the Chinese neologism and loanwords), and the standardization of Chinese grammar. The course is designed for students with an interest in the Chinese language and linguistics in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"\"Students must have obtained:\r\n1) at least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE ‘AO’ level (at GCE ‘A’ level examination); OR\r\n2) at least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level; OR\r\n3) at least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ level; OR\r\n4) at least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.\"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3221","ModuleTitle":"Selected Readings in Chinese Verse","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at promoting students' ability in reading and analyzing Chinese poetry. Various Chinese poetic themes, forms, styles and techniques are discussed through the analysis of selected poems of different periods. The course is provided for students who already have basic reading ability in classical Chinese and wish to advance their knowledge in Chinese rhymeprose and poetry.","CrossModule":"CH3221","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain: \r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR \r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level;  OR \r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level. \r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CH3221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CLC2101","ModuleTitle":"Engaging and Building Communities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theory and practice\nof community development (i.e., engagement of communities\nso that they become empowered agents of social change).\nThe community development models and frameworks that\nwould be discussed in the module include asset-based\ncommunity development; community capitals framework;\nnetworking approach to community development; community\nempowerment models; sustainable livelihoods models; and\nradical community development.\n\nStudents would develop competencies in applying qualitative\nresearch techniques that can be used to map communities.\nAdditionally, students would be exposed to community\nparticipation, consensus building and design thinking\ntechniques that can be adopted to generate solutions to\ncommunity issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module would be cross listed by the University Scholars\nProgramme (USP), with the module code UHB2213. A USP\n+ CLC student would be encouraged to take this module\nthrough the USP. If the USP + CLC student has already\ntaken this module through the USP, she/he would be\nprecluded from taking it again through the CLC.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CLC2201","ModuleTitle":"Community Development Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"As social service organizations in Singapore move towards evidence-based practice, they need to conduct field research to better understand the communities that they work with, and to assess the impact of their community development programs. Students can therefore help the organizations to conduct the field research through this practicum, and in the process, address the organizations’ knowledge gaps and help the organizations to run more impactful community development programs.\n\nThe field research experience allows students to gain deep insights into complex community and social issues in Singapore, and appreciate the efforts expended by social service organizations in addressing these issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-8-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1111","ModuleTitle":"Inorganic Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Basic concepts of acids and bases, and periodicity and chemistry of most main group elements are covered in this module. Topics include Bronsted and Lewis acids and bases, hard and soft acid- base concept, and group trends and general properties of metals and non-metals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"5-1-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1131","ModuleTitle":"Physical Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Equations of state of ideal and real gases, intermolecular forces; kinetic theory of gases; first law of thermodynamics; enthalpy; thermochemistry; the second law; entropy; Helmholtz and Gibbs functions; the third law; rates of chemical reactions; accounting for the rate laws - reaction mechanisms; effect of temperature on reaction rate; theories of reaction rates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1417","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide an introduction to the fundamental topics and concepts of chemistry. This includes topics like structure of matter, periodicity and the periodic table, chemical Bonding, states of matter, stoichiometry and equilibrium, reaction types, kinetics, organic chemistry, including such topics as functional groups and isomerism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"'O' Level pass in Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"A level or H2 Chemistry or equivalent or CM1417X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1501","ModuleTitle":"Organic Chemistry for Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Aliphatic hydrocarbons. Stereochemistry. Alkyl halides. Alcohols. Ethers and epoxides. Aldehydes and ketones. Carboxylic acids and derivatives. Aromatic hydrocarbons. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Amines and diazonium compounds. Macromolecules. Principles of spectroscopy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-2-2-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Chemistry or equivalent or CM1417 /CM1417X","Preclusion":"CM1121, CM1503, CM1401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2111","ModuleTitle":"Inorganic Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Structure and properties of solids; coordination chemistry: nomenclature, stability constants and isomerism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM1111","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2121","ModuleTitle":"Organic Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Functional group transformation; disconnection approach to synthesis; synthesis of polyfunctional organic molecules, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM1121 or by department approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2191","ModuleTitle":"Experiments in Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-5-0-4","Prerequisite":"CM1191 or by department approval.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Chemistry I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CM1111 or CM1121or CM1131; AND Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS In Chemistry II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CM1111 or CM1121 or CM1131; and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3212","ModuleTitle":"Transition Metal Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the chemistry of d-block and f-block metals. An introduction to observed trend in physical and chemical properties of d-block transition metal complexes will be given. A comprehensive discussion on their electronic structures and spectra follows. Magnetic property, ligand substitution and redox reaction of these metal complexes will be illustrated. The f-block metals will be introduced leading to a discussion of the optical spectra of their complexes. Introduction to inorganic supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering and solid state chemistry will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2111","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3221","ModuleTitle":"Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the application of retrosynthetic analysis and various methodologies in chemical synthesis. The topics include C-X disconnection (one-group or two-group), one-group C-C disconnection, two-group C-C disconnection (1,3-, 1,5-, 1,2- 1,4-difunctional compounds), amine synthesis, alkene synthesis and aromatic and saturated heterocycle synthesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2121","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3231","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Chem & Molecular Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Duality of matter and the Heisenberg principle; Schrodinger equation of simple systems; postulates of quantum mechanics; symmetry elements and operators; probability; order and disorder; statistical interpretation of entropy and the Boltzmann equation; Boltzmann distribution and the partition function for an ideal gas; thermodynamic functions for ideal gases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3242","ModuleTitle":"Instrumental Analysis II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the advanced treatment of some concepts that are applied to the analytical chemistry field already taught at the introductory level in other modules (CM1131, CM2111, CM2101, CM 2121, CM2161, CM2192 (practical module)), plus more advanced techniques important in the fast moving world of contemporary analytical chemistry. More advanced considerations of the instrumentation aspects of important analytical techniques are taught and\r\ndiscussed, and wide-ranging applications of these techniques to solving problems in various fields are covered. The topics covered include advanced microscale separation science, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, electroanalysis, thermal and gravimetric methods, and flow injection analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM2142 or CM2192 or LSM2191","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3252","ModuleTitle":"Polymer Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Polymer science is the study of plastic materials of everyday life and the development of new materials that meet technological needs. This module covers classification and synthesis of polymers by different polymerization techniques; copolymerization reactions and industrial polymers. Physical properties of polymers both in the solid state and in solution will also be discussed. Knowledge in laboratory techniques in polymerization, determination of molecular weight and stability and spectroscopic studies will be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"CM1131 and CM2121","Preclusion":"CM2264, CM3262, CM3265, CM3266","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3261","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Environmental terms and concepts; scope of environmental chemistry; the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere; soil, water and air pollution; chemical toxicology; methods of environmental analysis and monitoring; global environmental problems; natural resources and energy; environmental management; risk assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2142 or CM2192","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Chemistry I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Chemistry II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3291","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Experiments In Organic & Inorganic Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Laboratory work in Inorganic and Organic chemistry. 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Furthermore, they are required to submit a report on their accomplishment of the educational objectives of the trip. In this module students are exposed to both team-based learning and self-directed learning. The module is evaluated on “Completed Satisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU)” basis on the continual assessment and final report and the student\r\nwill be evaluated individually.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"5-0-6-6-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CM3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Chemistry as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Chemistry major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4199A","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce students to the components of independent research e.g. literature review, experimental techniques, data collection and treatment, etc. After completion of this module a student should be able to analyse a specific problem and to design and perform suitable experiments which will lead to its solution.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Sc. programme. ( Only for students entering NUS in or after 2002 ). Students from Cohort 2012 and onwards should have  at least an overall CAP of 3.20, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Sc. programme.","Preclusion":"CM4299","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4211","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Coordination Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is alert students to modern topics in inorganic/coordination chemistry such as metal-based drugs, macrocyclic chemistry and crystal engineering. The module will describe aspects of the coordination chemistry of transition metal and main group compounds concentrating on themes dealing with macrocyclic chemistry, crystal engineering and metal-based drugs. Throughout the lectures discussions on inorganic stereochemistry (sources and classification, optically active metal complexes, applications) will be included. 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The key objective is to highlight the basic principles of chemical biology to show its important linkages to life sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CM1121 or CM1401 and LSM1101 or LSM1401","Preclusion":"LSM4233","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CM4242","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Analytical Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at the principles and applications of advanced analytical techniques. The student will gain familiarity with the fundamental principles, instrumentation aspects as well as analytical applications of modern separation techniques as well as advances in microscopy and mass spectrometry. Topics discussed are selected from capillary electrophoresis and related techniques, hyphenated techniques involving gas chromatography and liquid chromatography, etc., with a focus on qualitative analysis; multidimensional chromatography; current advances in microscopy, mass spectrometry, etc., including applications. The module is directed towards students majoring in chemistry and related disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM3242 or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4251","ModuleTitle":"Characterization Techniques in Materials Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Preparation and characterization of materials form crucial  and vital aspects of materials research. Highly developed instruments are now available to apply an interdisciplinary study to understand the structure-property relationship. This module provides undergraduates an introduction to modern materials characterization techniques which comprise surface analysis techniques, X-ray diffraction,  microscopy, thermal analyses, mechanical tastings and spectroscopies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"CM3252 and CM3253","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4254","ModuleTitle":"Chemistry of Semiconductors","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"An understanding of dimensional dependence of energy levels, Fermi energy, and band gap in crystals form the basis for learning newly developed devices and \r\napplications in transistors, solar cells, etc. The principles of device operation and fabrication will be introduced in relation to electrical and structural properties of Silicon, GaAs and the operation of p-n junctions and transistors. Chemistry in the fabrication of integrated circuits from growth of single crystals, photolithography, etching, dielectric deposition to packaging of circuit, and electrochemistry of semiconductors, charge transfer across electrolyte-semiconductor interface, band bending and Mott Schottky analysis will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"CM3232","Preclusion":"CM3263","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4269","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable & Green Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module covers:\r\n(i)   introduction: origin, current status and future of green chemistry;\r\n(ii)  concept of sustainability;\r\n(iii)  environmental fate of chemicals;\r\n(iv) metrics for environmental risk evaluation of chemicals;\r\n(v)  elements of green chemistry;\r\n(vi) energy balance in chemical reactions and separation processes;\r\n(vii) selectivity and yield improvements in chemical processes via statistical methods;\r\n(viii)fundamentals of industrial waste treatment;\r\n(ix) environmental consequences of burning fossil fuels for generation of energy;\r\n(x)  renewable sources of fuels and chemical feedstocks;\r\n(xi) energy future beyond carbon; and\r\n(xii) advanced green chemistry techniques and process intensification","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CM1121 and CM1131 and (CM2121 or CM2101)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4274","ModuleTitle":"The Art and Methodology in Total Synthesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module comprises of a study of the total synthesis of useful functional molecules. Both general and advanced strategies are covered. Concepts of the classical multistep and the greener cascade sequences are explored. The concepts and strategies are illustrated with classical and modern examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM3221","Preclusion":"CM4221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4299","ModuleTitle":"Applied Project in Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"For Bachelor of Science (Honours) students to participate full-time in a six-month-long project in an applied context that culminates in a project presentation and report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must be reading the Bachelor of Science degree and have met Honours eligibility requirements for specific major.","Preclusion":"Pharmacy majors are precluded from reading this module. This module would preclude XX4199 and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5100","ModuleTitle":"M.SC. PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a project-based module. The student will\nundertake a one year course of independent\nresearch on an advanced topic in chemistry under\nthe direction of an academic staff member. In\naddition, the student is required to perform any\npreparatory course in laboratory techniques which\nthe Department deems necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-10-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CM5100A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5100A","ModuleTitle":"Advanced MSc Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a project-based module. The student will\nundertake a one year course of independent\nsupervised research on an advanced topic in\nchemistry under the direction of an academic staff\nmember. In addition, the student is required to\nperform any preparatory course in laboratory\ntechniques which the Department deemed\nnecessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-20-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CM5100","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5101","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Analysis and Characterization Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is an integral module providing comprehensive theory and practical training on various techniques needed in advanced chemical analysis and\r\ncharacterization. At the outset, students are required to select at least 4 specialized topics to focus on, from: (i) NMR spectroscopy, (ii) Mass spectrometry, (iii) Elemental and thermal analysis, (iv) Chromatography\r\nand hyphenated techniques, (v) Single crystal and powder X-ray crystallography, (vi) Scanning probe and microscopic techniques. Besides learning the scientific fundamentals through recorded lectures/seminars and\r\nonline assessments, students work directly with instrumental experts in the various laboratories to gain hands-on knowledge and practical aspects of each of these techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-5-0-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CM5201 – Practical Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry\r\n(this module has some analytical component similar to\r\nthe proposed module)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5151","ModuleTitle":"Energy Storage and Conversion Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides comprehensive discussions on various fundamentals and the latest issues concerning energy storage and conversion chemistry. Topics covered include: (1) Energy sources - Chemical energies, storage\r\nand inter-conversion; (2) Chemistry in photovoltaics - solar cell materials and efficiency needs; (3) Hydrogen economy – issues in production and storage; CO2 capture; Fuel cells, infrastructure and cost analysis; (4) Electrochemical storage of energy - Battery materials, design principle and types; Capacitors and supercapacitors; (5) Policy and the Energy market - Case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5161","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chemical Laboratory Safety","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This multidisciplinary module provides a broad coverage on safety-related issues in our laboratories. The main objective of this module is to introduce potential hazards and various safety measures which can be adopted to prevent accidents or personal injuries. Topics such as personal protection, safe handling and disposal of various chemicals, standard operating procedures, risk assessment, emergency measures and first aid practices will be introduced. Legislation and laws pertaining to workplace safety will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5198","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Seminar Module in Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2016/2017. The main purpose of this module is to help graduate students to improve their scientific communication skills, in the form of writing and presentation, and to participate in scientific seminars/exchanges in a professional manner. Students would be introduced to the different types of scientific communication modalities that chemistry researchers used to communicate scientific ideas. This includes seminar-style presentation, manuscript writing as well as posters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Registered as a Graduate Student in the Department of Chemistry in either one of the following programmes:\n1) PhD in Chemistry\n2) MSc by Research in Chemistry\n3) MSc by Coursework in Chemistry","Preclusion":"Graduate seminar modules by other departments","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5199","ModuleTitle":"M.Sc. 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The R&D project is concluded with a written\r\nreport and an oral examination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5211","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Organometallic Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Principles and applications of organometallic compounds: synthesis, reactivity and structural aspects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM4212 or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5221","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED ORGANIC SYNTHESIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Biomimetic reactions, the application of organometallics to organic synthesis, synthesis of complex molecules, and other emerging areas in organic synthesis. Students will be required to write a proposal and a review on any topic related to organic synthesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM4222 or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5224","ModuleTitle":"Emerging Concepts in Drug Discovery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces several contemporary topics and emerging concepts in medicinal chemistry and the drug discovery process. The latest ideas in lead discovery, lead optimization and assay development will be discussed. Industry case studies will be presented by guest lecturers from the pharmaceutical industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5237","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide essential knowledge of fundamental photon-molecule interactions and novel laser based techniques that are important for frontier research.  Topics include organic photophysics and photochemistry, laser fundamentals, linear and nonlinear optical spectroscopy, time resolved spectroscopy, single molecule spectroscopy, fulorescence and Raman microscopy, femtochemistry, laser reaction control and optical manipulation, laser applications in biochemistry and medicine, optical properties of novel materials and some optoelectronic applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5241","ModuleTitle":"Modern Analytical Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Sample preparation, including miniaturised procedures of extraction; advanced coupled chromatography/mass spectrometry; advanced mass spectrometric techniques. Capillary electrophoresis: different modes of capillary electrophoresis, injection techniques, detection techniques and column technology. Scanning probe microscopy: scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy, scanning electrochemical microscopy and scanning near-field optical microscopy. Determination of crystal and molecular structures by single crystal x-ray diffraction techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM4242 or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5268","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Organic Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the module Advanced Polymer Science (CM 4268). A major focus will be directed towards the preparation and application of advanced polymers and biopolymers. It will be accompanied by presentations and case studies delivered by selected Industry researchers. The following aspects will be covered:\r\n(i) Liquid Crystals;\r\n(ii) Photovoltaics Materials;\r\n(iii) Organic Electronics & Devices;\r\n(iv) Nanostructured Surfaces;\r\n(v) Sensors;\r\n(vi) Nanoparticles and Quantum Dots;\r\n(vii) Biomimetic and Intelligent Materials;\r\n(viii) Tissue Engineering.\r\nThe module is suited for final year students majoring in chemistry, applied chemistry and related disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"For Applied Chemistry Students: Polymer Chemistry II (CM3221), Advanced Polymer Science (CM4268). For Chemistry students: Organic Reaction Mechanisms (CM3221).","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN1101","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Principles and Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This  module provides an experiential   exposure   to chemical  engineering concepts through  a  series  of hands-on experimental laboratories. Simple yet visually engaging demonstrations  will  bring  these  concepts  to life, and act as a preview and bridge to the core modules in the undergraduate curriculum, while highlighting their practical relevance. The students will prepare for each session   by compulsory   pre-laboratory readings   on theoretical  background  and  laboratory  procedures.  In the laboratory, they will learn to carry out measurement, data  collection,  analysis,  modelling, interpretation  and presentation.  The  laboratory  sessions  will  be  blended with  real  engineering applications  of  industrial  and societal relevance to Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"2-3-4-2-1-3","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"CN2101","ModuleTitle":"Material and Energy Balances","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with basic concepts of material and energy balances in chemical engineering processes. It also gives a comprehensive introduction to different analytical and problem-solving methods. In particular, steady state material and energy balances, including recycles, phase changes and reactions, simultaneous material and energy balances and unsteady state balances are covered in this module. All fundamental concepts are illustrated by using relevant process examples. This module is targeted at level one engineering or science students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-0.5-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN2108","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students learn practical experience with laboratory-scale experiments as well as team work and technical communication through report writing and oral examination. The experiments are related to chemical engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, particle technology and bioanalytics. Also, students learn the use of safety equipment, safe procedures for handling biological and hazardous waste, assembly and disassembly of equipment, fault diagnosis, understanding and operation of thermocouples and flow meters, instrumental analysis, data logging and processing, operation of process plant items, error analysis and data validation. This module is targeted at level 2 chemical engineering students, who will do experiments in six sessions of five hours each, during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-2.5-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"CN2121, CN2122, LSM1401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2116","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Kinetics & Reactor Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module begins with a revision of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics emphasizing on the different definitions of reaction rates, rate expressions, and simple and complex reactions. The design equations for ideal reactors are then introduced followed by the general methods of analysis of rate data. Reactor sequencing, yield versus productivity considerations in multiple reactions, and nonisothermal operations round up the first half of the course. More advanced topics such as residence time distributions in reactors, kinetics of catalytic reactions and catalyst deactivation, coupling of chemical reactions with transport processes, form the bulk of the second half of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-5.5-3","Prerequisite":"CN1111/CN1111FC/CN1111X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CN2125"},{"ModuleCode":"CN2121","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an understanding of the basic laws and concepts of thermodynamics for applying to analyze chemical engineering problems. The basic definition, applications and limitations of chemical engineering thermodynamics are first introduced followed by a review of basic laws, properties and concepts of thermodynamics. The application of basic concepts of energy conversion is extended to refrigeration and liquefaction processes. The development and discussion of thermodynamic property relations for systems of constant and variable compositions are covered in detail. The developed property relationships together with the basic laws are then applied to the analysis of the various equilibrium problems in chemical engineering such as vapour-liquid, vapour-liquid-liquid, liquid-liquid, solid-liquid and chemical reaction equilibria. This module is targeted at level 2 chemical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0.5-6.5","Prerequisite":"CN1111FC/CN1111/CN1111X, CM1502","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2121E","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with the rudimentary understanding of the basic laws and other concepts of thermodynamics and apply them to analyses chemical engineering problems. The module starts with basic definition, applications and limitations of chemical engineering thermodynamics, followed by a review of basic laws, properties and concepts of thermodynamics. The development and discussion of thermodynamic property relations for systems of constant and variable compositions are covered in detail. The developed property relationships together with the basic laws are then applied to the analysis of the various equilibrium problems in chemical engineering such as vapour -liquid, vapour-liquid-liquid, liquidliquid, solid-liquid and chemical reaction equilibria.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"CN1111E","Preclusion":"TC2111, TCN2121","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2122","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module considers the classification of fluids and their properties, followed by the analysis of \nstatic fluid. The integral and differential forms of the fundamental equations – Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations are then studied. The concept of momentum transfer by the shear stress is introduced in this course. Dimensional analysis and model theory are studied. The concept about boundary layer theory, flow with pressure gradient, viscous flow and turbulence are also described. Practical aspect involves the consideration of flows in closed conduits. The concepts of flow through packed beds and fluidization are included. At the end of the course, basic concepts regarding fluid machinery is also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3.5-1-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"MA1511 Engineering Calculus\nMA1512 Differential Equations for Engineering\nH2 Physics (or PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics I) or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2122E","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces to students the classification of fluids and their properties, followed by the analysis of static fluid. The integral and differential forms of the fundamental equations – Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations are then studied. The concept of momentum transfer by the shear stress is introduced in this course. Dimensional analysis and model theory are studied. The concept about boundary layer theory, flow with pressure gradient, viscous flow and turbulence are also described. Practical aspect involves the consideration of flows in closed conduits. At the end of the course, basic concepts regarding fluid machinery is also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"TC2411","Preclusion":"TC2112, TCN2122","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2125","ModuleTitle":"Heat & Mass Transfer","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course considers three modes of heat transfer, namely, conduction, convection, and radiation.  For heat conduction, both steady and unsteady states are examined. These are followed by analyses for convective heat transfer and heat transfer with phase change, and subsequently radiative heat transfer. Heat exchangers and their design are discussed. Steady and unsteady-state molecular diffusion is studied, while convective mass transfer is analyzed using exact and approximate integral analysis. Finally, analogies between mass, heat and momentum transfer are discussed leading to the concept of transport phenomena.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2.5-6","Prerequisite":"CN2122","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3108","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the second laboratory experience to students, in chemical engineering processes and biologics manufacturing. Teamwork, technical communication skills, oral presentation and problem solving skills are further emphasised. The experiments covered are related to chemical kinetics and reactors, heat and mass transfer, particle technology, and biologics manufacturing. The importance of safety continues to be emphasised through rigorous implementation of proper operational and waste disposal procedures. The practical experience in fault diagnosis, instrumental analysis, data logging and processing, error analysis and data validation, and operation of process units gained in CN2108 are reinforced and extended further.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-6","Prerequisite":"CN2108, CN2116, CN2125, CN3124","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3109","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides practical experience to students in process dynamics and control, mass transfer and separation processes. It also strengthens teamwork, technical writing and oral presentation skills, and problem solving skills of students. The importance of safety continues to be emphasised through rigorous implementation of proper operational and waste disposal procedures. The practical experience in fault diagnosis, instrumental analysis, data logging and processing, error analysis and data validation, and operation of process units gained in CN2108 and CN3108 are reinforced and extended further. Students do four experiments (each in two 4-hour sessions) during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-2.5-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"CN3121, CN3132","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3121","ModuleTitle":"Process Dynamics & Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the full complement of fundamental principles with clear application to heat exchangers, reactors, separation processes and storage systems. It incorporates introductory concepts, dynamic modeling, feedback control concepts and design methods, control hardware, and advanced control strategies including feed-forward, cascade and model-based control. SIMULINK will be introduced and used to simulate and examine the effectiveness of various control strategies. The module also incorporates case studies that prepare the students to design control systems for a realistic sized plant. This module is targeted at chemical engineering students who already have a basic knowledge of chemical engineering processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"MA1505, MA1506","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3121E","ModuleTitle":"Process Dynamics & Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module incorporates introductory concepts, dynamic modeling, transfer function modules, system identification, control hardware, feedback control and module-based design methods. SIMULINK will be introduced and used to stimulate and examine the effectiveness of various control strategies. This module also incorporates a detailed case study that prepares the students to design control systems for a realistic sized plant. This module is targeted at chemical engineering students who already have a basic knowledge of chemical engineering processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-1.5-5.0","Prerequisite":"TC2411","Preclusion":"TC3111, TCN3121","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3132","ModuleTitle":"Separation Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, equilibrium stage and rate-based design concepts in separation processes are introduced. Starting from simple single stage, binary separation, the theoretical treatment is extended to multi-component, multi-stage processes. After brief introduction to inter-phase mass transfer, basic concepts in rate-based design for the more important separation processes such as absorption and distillation are illustrated. The rate-based design concept is then extended to operations involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer such as in cooling tower and dryer.  The process design principles are illustrated with distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, cooling tower and drying processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-7.5","Prerequisite":"CN1111FC/CN1111/CN1111X, CN2125","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3132E","ModuleTitle":"Separation Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, equilibrium stage and rate-based design concepts in separation processes are introduced. Starting from simple stage, binary separation, the theoretical treatment is extended to multi-component, multi-stage processes. After brief introduction to inter-phase mass transfer, basic concepts in rate-based design for the more important separation processes such as absorption and distillation are illustrated. The rate-based design concept is then extended to operations involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer such as in cooling tower and dryer. The process design principles are illustrated with distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, cooling tower and drying processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"CN1111E & CN2121E & CN2125E","Preclusion":"TC2113, TCN3132","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3135","ModuleTitle":"Process Safety, Health and Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamental concepts and methods for the design and operation of safe plants. The students will gain a thorough understanding of chemical process hazards, their identification, their potential effects on safety, health, and the environment, and methods of assessment and control. Emphasis is placed on the integrated management of safety, health, and environmental sustainability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-0-2-2.5","Prerequisite":"CN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics\r\nCN2122 Fluid Mechanics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN3421","ModuleTitle":"Process Modeling And Numerical Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces model formulation for various chemical and environmental processes and numerical techniques in solving the associated algebraic and differential equations. Students also learn data sampling and analysis, hypothesis testing and experimental design essential for today?s chemical and environmental engineers. This course covers the formulation of process models and necessary numerical techniques for solving the model equations arising in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and process systems engineering. The numerical techniques include methods for solving systems of linear and non-linear algebraic equations and systems of linear and non-linear ordinary and partial differential equations. Direct and iterative techniques, numerical differentiation and integration, error propagation, convergence and stability analysis are taught, followed by basic concepts of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expected values, joint probability distributions, and independence. Hypothesis testing, least square regression, experimental design and sensitivity analysis are also introduced. This module is targeted at level 3 chemical and environmental engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"MA1505 and MA1506 and CN1111/CN1111FC/CN1111X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CN2116"},{"ModuleCode":"CN3421E","ModuleTitle":"Process Modeling & Numerical Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of numerical methods and their applications to problems in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction engineering. The topics covered are linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, ordinary and partial differential equations. Each topic starts with an introduction of its applications in chemical engineering followed by principle, development and relative merits of selected methods. Use of suitable software for numerical methods is demonstrated. Students complete 1-2 group projects involving chemical engineering problems and its numerical solution using software, which instills independent learning. The module is targeted at the second year part-time chemical engineering students with some experience in the industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"To pass the following: CN2116E, CN2121E and CN2125E","Preclusion":"TC3411, TCN3421","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4118","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-1-12-0-7","Prerequisite":"CN3108 - Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory II and at least 4 of the 5 core modules:\r\nCN3121 - Process Dynamics and Control\r\nCN3124 - Fluid-Solid Systems\r\nCN3132 - Separation Processes\r\nCN3135 - Process Safety, Health & Environment\r\nCN3421 - Process Modelling and Numerical Simulation\r\nor approval by the Head of the Department","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4118E","ModuleTitle":"B.Tech. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The module involves an assignment of a research project and safety education. Equipment training will be provided if required. Students need to spend at least eight-hours per week on the project under the guidance of the project supervisor and/or co-supervisor. A thesis is required at the end of the project, including literature survey, materials and method, results and discussion, and suggestions for further study. An oral presentation is also required. This module is targeted at all level 4 engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-25-0","Prerequisite":"TC1401 & TC1422 & CN1111E & TC1402/ TC2401 & TC2421 & CN2121E & CN2122E & CN2116E & CN2125E & CN3124E & CN3421E & CN3121E & CN3132E & CN4111E/CN3135E","Preclusion":"TC4118, CN4119E, TCN4119","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4118R","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","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.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-14-0-9","Prerequisite":"CN3108 and at least 4 of the 5 core modules: CN3121, CN3124, CN3132, CN3135 and CN3421, or approved by the Head of the Department","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4119E","ModuleTitle":"B.Tech. 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An oral presentation is also required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-12-8-0","Prerequisite":"All Level 3000 Essential Modules","Preclusion":"TCN4119, CN4118E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4122","ModuleTitle":"Process Synthesis and Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamentals and methods of of process synthesis and simulation, which are required for design of chemical processes/plants. Students learn a heuristic method for process development, simulation strategies, main steps in process design and rigorous process simulation using a commercial simulator through both lectures and many hands-on exercises. They will also learn detailed mechanical design of process equipment, cost estimation and profitability analysis of chemical\r\nprocesses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"CN2116 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design\r\nCN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics\r\nCN3124 Particle Technology\r\nCN3132 Separation Processes","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4122E","ModuleTitle":"Process Synthesis and Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamentals and methods of of process synthesis and simulation, which are required for design of chemical processes/plants. Students learn a heuristic method for process development, simulation strategies, main steps in process design and rigorous process simulation using a commercial simulator through both lectures and many hands-on exercises. They will also learn detailed mechanical design of process equipment, cost estimation and profitability analysis of chemical\r\nprocesses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"CN2116E Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design\r\nCN2121E Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics\r\nCN3124E Particle Technology\r\nCN3132E Separation Processes","Preclusion":"TCN4122","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4201R","ModuleTitle":"Petroleum Refining","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of a refinery set-up, major processes and treatment units and off-site requirements. It starts with the origin and characterisation of crude oil and the quality of refinery products. The course then focuses on crude and vacuum distillation, catalytic reformer, visbreaker and hydrocracker. Other areas covered are product treatment, sour water treatment and sulphur recovery units. Off-site facilities including storage, utilities and energy requirements are discussed. Finally, the integration of various units and material balances, including product blending considerations are discussed. The course includes a refinery visit with a briefing on safety aspects and a tour of process units and control rooms. This module is targeted at senior chemical engineering students.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"CN2116 and CN3132","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4205E","ModuleTitle":"Pinch Analysis and Process Integration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of selected techniques and software in pinch analysis and process integration as well as their application to chemical processes. The first part of the module covers pinch analysis for heat integration, including data extraction and energy\r\ntargeting, heat exchanger network design, integration of utilities, heat and power systems, and distillation columns. Application of pinch analysis to maximization of water re-use is also discussed. Another topic is data reconciliation and gross error detection, and their applications. This module is targeted at senior chemical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CN2125E Heat and Mass Transfer, CN3421E Process Modelling and Numerical Simulation.","Preclusion":"TCN4205","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4205R","ModuleTitle":"Pinch Analysis and Process Integration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of selected techniques and software in pinch analysis and process integration as well as their application to chemical processes. The first part of the module covers pinch analysis for heat integration, including data extraction and energy targeting, heat exchanger network design, integration of utilities, heat and power systems, and distillation columns. Application of pinch analysis to maximization of water re-use is also discussed. Another topic is data reconciliation and gross error detection, and their applications. This module is targeted at senior chemical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"CN2125 Heat and Mass Transfer, CN3421 Process Modelling and Numerical Simulation.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4208E","ModuleTitle":"Biochemical Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module familiarizes students with the upstream section of a biologics manufacturing plant. It starts with the drug discovery process and natural products research. The rudimentaries of cells, building blocks of proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, as well as fundamental enzyme kinetics are next introduced. Before going into the heart of the module, which is the design of a fermenter, growth and product kinetics are introduced, followed by the concepts of recombinant DNA technology and hybridoma technology for the production of biopharmaceuticals. Detailed treatment of the design of the fermenter, including the operating strategies and transport phenomena with respect to agitation and aeration, follows. Finally a discussion of media sterilization and process monitoring of a bioprocess completes the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TC2106 / CN2116E & TC2112 / CN2122E","Preclusion":"TCN4208","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4210E","ModuleTitle":"Membrane Science And Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces to students with various membrane sciences, technologies, and applications such as microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO) for water reuses and desalination, material design and gas separation for energy development, and membrane formation for asymmetric flat and hollow fiber membranes. Introduction of various membrane separation mechanisms will be given.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TC4210, TCN4210","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4215E","ModuleTitle":"Food Technology And Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module combines food science and engineering operations as an integrated food-engineering course. It starts with the food science topics such as, food chemistry, microbiology and nutrition. Then it focuses on the applications of various chemical engineering operations (refrigeration, freezing, evaporation, drying, and thermal processing) to food processing. The course also covers other relevant topics such as, food rheology and packaging of food products.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"CN2122E & CN3132E","Preclusion":"TC4215, TCN4215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4215R","ModuleTitle":"Food Technology and Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the necessary background for food processing in the context of chemical engineering operations. The module combines food science and engineering operations as an integrated food-engineering course. It starts with food science topics such as food chemistry, microbiology and nutrition. It then focuses on the applications of various chemical engineering operations (refrigeration, freezing, evaporation, drying, thermal sterilisation) to food processing. The course also covers other relevant topics such as food rheology and packaging of food products. This module is targeted at level 4 chemical engineering students.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CN2125, CN3132","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4216R","ModuleTitle":"Electronic Materials Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a fundamental knowledge of electronic materials produced or processed in various industries. It imparts a basic understanding in electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of electronic materials in relation to their importance in the optoelectronic/semiconductor industry and their technological applications such as wafer devices, solid-state fuel cells, lithium secondary batteries, light-emitting diodes and solid-state lasers. In particular, semi-conductors, electronic ceramics, conducting polymers and optical and magnetic materials will be introduced. This module is targeted at level 4 engineering students. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"MLE1101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4218","ModuleTitle":"Particle Technology Fundamentals and Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with both basic concepts\nand applications for the synthesis and handling of\nparticulate materials, covering various topics such as\ncolloids and fine particles, pharmaceutical particle\nsynthesis and processing, dynamics of particulate\nsystems, fluidization, pneumatic conveying and standpipe,\nelectrostatics for particle processing, particulate flow\nmetering and tomography, discreate element method and\ncontinuum modeling. Particulate solids are characterised in\nterms of size, size distribution, measurement and analysis\nand processing such as comminution and mixing. The\npharmaceutical, biomedical and energy applications of\nparticle technology will be covered at the end of the\nmodule.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4221R","ModuleTitle":"Control of Industrial Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module will give students sound knowledge and appreciation of the development of plant-wide control (PWC) systems for chemical processes. The course will cover the systematic design of a regulatory control system with the aid of heuristics and computer-aided simulation tools. Students will be introduced to dynamic (real-time) simulation of chemical processes. Active learning techniques will be employed throughout. As part of the assessment, students will get to work hands-on with a project to design and simulate PWC systems for a chemical plant. Students are also assessed by means of a class test, and small individual assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3.5-3","Prerequisite":"CN3121 Process Dynamics and Control\r\nCN4122 Process Synthesis and Simulation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4238R","ModuleTitle":"Chemical & Biochemical Process Modeling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the students will consolidate their accumulated knowledge of fundamental modelling principles and analytical/numerical solution techniques by applying them to a wide variety of large-scale, steady as well as dynamic, chemical, physicochemical, and biochemical systems of industrial importance. The module will emphasise the full range of modelling and simulation techniques including first-principle model development, model analysis and validation, and model prediction and applications. The students will demonstrate their acquired skills by solving one or more sufficiently complex problems of their own choice in a term project to gain hands-on experience.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-6-1","Prerequisite":"CN1111/CN1111FC/CN1111X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CN3421"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4240R","ModuleTitle":"Unit Operations and Processes for Effluent Treatment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of unit operations and processes for the control of industrial effluent from the chemical process industries. The module begins with an overview of the characteristics of effluent from the chemical plant operations, and its impact on the environment. Concepts on environmental sustainability and green processing particularly pertinent to the chemical industry will be covered, including techniques for waste minimisation and pollution prevention.  Finally, applications of processes (physical, chemical and biological) for the treatment of effluent from plant facilities will be presented. Case studies from various industries will also be presented. This module is targeted at level 4 chemical engineering students.  \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1401, CN2116, CN3124","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4246E","ModuleTitle":"Chemical And Bio-Catalysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The first part of the module focuses on steps involved in catalytic reactions, such as adsorption, desorption and reaction kinetic models, chemical catalysis, biocatalysis, inter-particulate and intraparticulate transport processes involving Thiele modulus and effectiveness factor. The factors and reaction sequences causing the deactivation of solid catalysts will be covered. The second part of the module focuses on the various methods of preparation, characterization and testing of industrial solid catalysts. The module ends with some case studies on how to select and design catalysts for industrially important processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TCN4246","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4246R","ModuleTitle":"Chemical and Bio Catalysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the concepts of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis with increasing complexities, starting from those involving polymeric phases, enzyme pockets, up to those involving zeolite cages and complex oxide surfaces. To achieve these, students will learn catalytic cycles, catalyst structures, catalytic material synthesis and characterisation methods, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, transport phenomena (such as diffusion, mass transfer and heat transfer), and reaction engineering. Many reactions and catalysts of industrial importance will be emphasised throughout the module to illustrate these principles.  The students will then learn how to apply their accumulated knowledge of these principles to the design of novel catalysts.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"CN2116","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5010","ModuleTitle":"Math & Computation Tools for Chemical Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is targeted at full-time students and working engineers at post-graduate level, who are interested in mastering mathematical and computational tools applicable in chemical industry. The module covers a few modelling techniques to formulate fundamental chemical processes, such as global and shell balances and dimensional analyses. Extensive analytical and numerical tools are discussed for solving and evaluating the derived models. Modern software and programming languages are introduced to perform the numerical analyses. Machine learning concept and technique and its potential application to chemical industry are also discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5020","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED REACTION ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to train the students in the fundamentals of reaction engineering and their application to the design and analysis of reactor. The concepts and theory in reaction kinetics are applied to reactor design of single phase reaction system. These are extended to multiphase reaction systems, incorporating the effects of physical rate processes and the interfacial equilibrium leading to the formulation of procedure for the design performance and stability analysis of reactors. This postgraduate module is targeted at students with interests in reaction systems. Background in chemical kinetics and transport phenomena will be beneficial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5030","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective is to give students the fundamentals of thermodynamics at an advanced level, so that they can apply them to the analysis of complex processes and equipment design in chemical engineering. The module will begin by reviewing the basic laws of thermodynamics, the basic thermodynamic variables, basic thermodynamic properties and relations, and other concepts. This is to be followed by the fundamentals of equilibrium thermodynamics, thermodynamics of the real gas mixture and the real solution systems, criteria of equilibrium and stability; molecular thermodynamics; thermodynamics of aqueous electrolyte and polymer-solutions; and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. These concepts are then applied to the analysis chemical engineering processes. This is targeted at students who have a basic degree in science and engineering and are pursuing a higher degree in chemical engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5162","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED POLYMERIC MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Survey of functional polymers. Polymer applications in photoresists, e-beam resists, printed wiring as encapsulants in polymer blends and polymer membranes. Electroactive polymers. Polymers in optoelectronics. Surface modified and functionalized polymers.  Miscibility in polymer blends. Membrane science.  Membrane making and membrane characterization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5173","ModuleTitle":"DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING OF BIOCHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to familiarize students with the downstream section of a bioprocess for the production of biochemical and pharmaceutical products. The module first discusses drug requirements for different applications, and an overview of the downstream processes involved in obtaining an acceptable product quality. The general characteristics and fundamental principles of unit operations encountered in each of the major section of a downstream train are then discussed in detail: removal of insolubles, product isolation, high resolution techniques and product polishing. The current state of the research in some unit operations is also highlighted. The concepts covered are finally applied to a lab project. This module is targeted at graduate students who are interested in biopharmaceuticals production.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CN3132","Preclusion":"CN4231","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5191","ModuleTitle":"Project Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide a step-by-step description and illustration of a project’s lifecycle in the chemical industry. Beginning with an overview of the chemical process industry (CPI) and project terminology, the module will discuss in detail the organization of projects, team composition and roles of various personnel, planning and scheduling of activities, project management tools, and plant operations. It will involve guest speakers from various industries and real-life cases studies. This module is targeted at students with a potential career interest in engineering and construction field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN4225","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5555","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves supervised project over two semesters, on a topic approved by the Department. The project work should relate to one of the sub-areas of chemical engineering: chemical engineering sciences, chemical and biological systems engineering, environmentally benign processing and sustainability, biomolecular and biomedical sciences, and nanostructured\r\nand functionalized materials/devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-7-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with\nwork attachment experience in a company","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN6020","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Reaction Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of the module is to provide graduate students with a strong foundation in the engineering of chemical reactions and reactors. The module will cover a variety of topics, including molecular basis of chemical phenomena, theories to estimate kinetic rate coefficients, complex gas phase kinetics, heterogeneous catalysis, analysis of reactors for single and multi-phase chemical reactions, and multi-scale coupling of transport phenomena with chemical reactions. A semester-long multi-scale reactor design project will help consolidate and reinforce the material taught in classes. Strong links to current research in several fields will be established, with an emphasis on the generality of the underlying conceptual foundation and its utility in the research pursued by the enrolled students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN6162","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED POLYMERIC MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Survey of functional polymers. Polymer applications in photoresists, e-beam resists, printed wiring as encapsulants in polymer blends and polymer membranes. Electroactive polymers. Polymers in optoelectronics. Surface modified and functionalized polymers.  Miscibility in polymer blends. Membrane science.  Membrane making and membrane characterization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN5162","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"COS2000","ModuleTitle":"Computational Thinking for Scientists","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to computational thinking\nas applied to problems in science. A selection of examples\nwill be chosen to illustrate (a) application of abstraction,\ndecomposition and pattern recognition in problem\nformulation and solution development, and (b) solution\ninterpretation, as well as (c) analysis of the computational\nsolutions and data visualization. The selection will tackle\ndifferent types of approaches typically used in scientific\ncomputational thinking, including deterministic, probabilistic\nand approximation methods. The module will also highlight\nscientific computational issues such as accuracy and\nconvergence of numerical results. Python/Python Notebook\n(Jupyter) will be used as the computation platform.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-3-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP2106","ModuleTitle":"Independent Software Development Project (Orbital)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"Orbital provides a platform for students to gain hands-on industrial experience for computing technologies related to students’ own interests. Done in pairs of two, Orbital students propose, design, execute, implement and market their project to peers and faculty. Peer assessment and critique of others’ projects are key components of the modules’ deliverables.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"CS1010 Programming Methodology or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS2103 Software Engineering or its equivalent","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP2201","ModuleTitle":"Journey of the Innovator","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"Innovators practice the art of persuading people to accept changes in how they live—in work, leisure and social interaction. This module’s object is to introduce students to digital innovation, and to encourage them to embark on a personal journey of creativity and challenge. Inspirational innovators will be invited to present topics related to digital innovation, such as successful innovative projects of start-up teams and advanced development teams, innovative approaches such as Design Thinking, and opportunities for innovation, the vibrant intersection of energising technology trends and new markets. This module will be graded as “Completed Satisfactory” or “Completed Unsatisfactory”\r\n(CS/CU).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-3-1","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3106","ModuleTitle":"Independent Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"[(CS2102 or CS2102S) and CS2105 and read (CS3214 or CS3215)] or IS3102 or IS4102 or CS3201 or CS3281 or CS4201 or CS4203","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3201","ModuleTitle":"Industry Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The information technology (IT) industry is in an everchanging state of evolvement and innovation. This module aims to acquaint students with the latest Information\r\nTechnology (IT) innovation, practices, and developments. Prominent leaders and practitioners in the IT industry will be invited to impart their knowledge and insights into the latest IT trends and developments from various industry arenas such as the finance, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. Students' performance will be graded as \"Completed Satisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU)\" at the end of the module based on the coursework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Students can only take this module after completing 70 MCs","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3208","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research in Computing I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The module (together with CP3209) is part of the UROP (Computing) project. The objective of this module and the UROP (Computing) project in general, is to provide an opportunity for talented students to undertake a substantial research project under the supervision of faculty members of the School of Computing. Through this research collaboration, the student will get to experience at first hand the challenges and exhilaration of research, discovery and invention. This module should be followed by CS3209 to complete the UROP (Computing) project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"SoC students who have passed at least 60 MCs and with approval from respective department.","Preclusion":"CS3208","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3209","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research in Computing II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"CS2309","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3880","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Technology Attachment Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"(IS2101 Business and Technical Communication or CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals or their equivalents)\r\nand\r\n(CS2103/CS2103T Software Engineering or IS2103 Enterprise Systems Development Concepts or IS2150 E-Business Design and Implementation or BT2101 IT and Decision Making)","Preclusion":"EG3601","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CP4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Comp. 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The paper should be self-contained and provide a good overview of the research problems, initial exploration of the research area, and insight to the research problems, with preliminary study and proposals on the outstanding research issues.  It should contain more findings than a survery paper.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP5101","ModuleTitle":"MComp Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The dissertation option gives individual students the opportunity for independent study and research in the area of their selected specialization. This will be carried out under the supervision of an academic staff, and the selection of the topic/area will be done in consultation with the supervisor in the area of expertise.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP5102","ModuleTitle":"MComp Information Security Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The exploratory project option gives individual students the opportunity for independent study and research in the area of their selected specialization. This will be carried out under the supervision of an academic staff, in possible cosupervision with a mentor from the industry or government agency. The selection of the topic/area will be done in consultation with the supervisor and the external mentor. All projects will be vetted by School of Computing Postgraduate Office.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-12-8","Prerequisite":"Students must be in Master of Computing programme, Infocomm Security specialisation","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CP5103","ModuleTitle":"Master of Computing Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The project option provides individual students the\nopportunity and experience to work on a significant\ncomputing project. It aims to prepare students with\nsufficient practical and/or research experiences in the\ncomputing field. The project will be carried out under the\nsupervision of an academic staff. The selection of the\ntopic will be done in consultation with the supervisor. All\nprojects will be vetted by the School. The project will be\nassessed through a written project report and will be\nletter-graded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-12-8","Prerequisite":"Students must be in Master of Computing programme.","Preclusion":"CP5101 (MComp Dissertation), CP5102 (MComp\nInformation Security Project) or any project/ dissertation\nmodule.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP6010","ModuleTitle":"Doctoral Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"A PhD candidate will be required to give a Doctoral Seminar within 12 months after passing his/her PhD Thesis Proposal.  The seminar, which should include any research findings or work from published papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing. It is also the first part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing, which also includes CS1020 and CS2010. Topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs \r\n(variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for SoC students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010E, CS1010FC, CS1010S, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S. Engineering and Science students who require this module for their majors/minors are not allowed to read it as ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010E","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing and the first part of a three-part series on programming and problem solving by computing, which includes CS1020 and CS2010. Topics include problem solving by computing,\r\nwriting pseudo-codes, problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and\r\nstructures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for FoE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010, CS1010FC, CS1010S, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S","Corequisite":"nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010J","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing. It is also the first part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing, which also includes CS1020E and CS2010. Topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for B.Comp.(IS) and B.Comp.(EC) students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CS1010 and its equivalents","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010S","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and \r\nforemost introductory course to computing and is equivalent to CS1010 and CS1010E Programming Methodology. Topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for FoS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010, CS1010E, CS1010FC, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1020","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the second part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing. It continues the introduction that begins in CS1010, and emphasises objectoriented programming with application to simple data structures. Topics include object-oriented problem modeling with objects, classes and methods, object-oriented problem formulation and solving, data structure implementation strageties, abstraction and encapsulation of data structures, object-oriented programming constructs, APIs and class libraries, exception handling, lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables and their algorithmic design, sorting and searching methods, recursive algorithms, and Big-O notation. This module is appropriate for SoC and FoS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010 Programming Methodology","Preclusion":"CS1020E, CS2020, CS2030, CS2040, CS2040C","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1101S","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concepts of programming and computational problem solving, and is the first and foremost introductory module to computing. Starting from a small core of fundamental abstractions, the module introduces programming as a method for communicating computational processes. The module begins with purely functional programming based on a simple substitution-based execution model, and ends with a powerful modern imperative language based on a realistic environment-based execution model. Topics covered include: functional abstraction, recursion, higher-order functions, data abstraction, algorithmic strategies, state mutation, loops and arrays, evaluation strategies, sorting and searching, debugging and testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-1-3-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"CS1010 or its equivalents","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1231","ModuleTitle":"Discrete Structures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces mathematical tools required in the study of computer science. Topics include: (1) Logic and proof techniques: propositions, conditionals, quantifications.  (2) Relations and Functions: Equivalence relations and partitions.  Partially ordered sets.  Well-Ordering Principle. Function equality.  Boolean/identity/inverse functions.  Bijection. (3) Mathematical formulation of data models (linear model, trees, graphs). (4) Counting and Combinatoric: Pigeonhole Principle. Inclusion-Exclusion Principle.  Number of relations on a set, number of injections from one finite set to another, Diagonalisation proof: An infinite countable set has an uncountable power set; Algorithmic proof: An infinite set has a countably infinite subset.  Subsets of countable sets are countable.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"A-level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"MA1100","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2010","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the third part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing. It continues the introduction in CS1010 and\r\nCS1020, and emphasises object-oriented programming with application to complex data structures. Topics covered include trees, binary search trees, order property, prefix/infix/postfix expressions, heaps, priority queues, graphs and their algorithmic design, recursive algorithms, problem formulation and problem solving with applications of complex data structures, data structure design principles and implementation strategies, and algorithm analysis. Advanced data structures such as B-trees and AVL trees are also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS1020E or CG1103 Data Structures and Algorithms I","Preclusion":"CS2020, CS2030, CS2040, CS2040C","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS2030","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a follow up to CS1010. It explores two modern programming paradigms, object-oriented programming and functional programming. Through a series of integrated assignments, students will learn to develop medium-scale software programs in the order of thousands of lines of code and tens of classes using objectoriented design principles and advanced programming constructs available in the two paradigms. Topics include\r\nobjects and classes, composition, association, inheritance, interface, polymorphism, abstract classes, dynamic binding, lambda expression, effect-free programming, first class functions, closures, continuations, monad, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS1020 or its equivalent","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2040","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the design and implementation of fundamental data structures and algorithms. The module covers basic data structures (linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, binary heaps, trees, and graphs), searching and sorting algorithms, and basic analysis of algorithms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS1020, CS1020E, CS2020, CS2010","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2040C","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the design and implementation of fundamental data structures and algorithms. The module covers basic data structures (linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, binary heaps, trees, and graphs), searching and sorting algorithms, basic analysis of algorithms, and basic object-oriented programming concepts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS1020, CS1020E, CS2020, CS2010, CS2040","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2100","ModuleTitle":"Computer Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to familiarise students with the fundamentals of computing devices. Through this module students will understand the basics of data representation, and how the various parts of a computer work, separately and with each other. This allows students to understand the issues in computing devices, and how these issues affect the implementation of solutions. Topics covered include data representation systems, combinational and sequential circuit design techniques, assembly language, processor execution cycles, pipelining, memory hierarchy and input/output systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-3-2","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS1104 or Students from Department of ECE","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2101","ModuleTitle":"Effective Communication for Computing Professionals","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the skills needed to communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences, and to create comprehensible software documentation. A student-centric approach will\r\nbe adopted to encourage independent and collaborative learning while engaging students in team-based projects. Students will learn interpersonal and intercultural\r\ncommunication skills as well as hone their oral and written communication skills. Assessment modes include a variety of oral and written communication tasks such as reports, software guides, oral presentations, software demonstrations and project blogs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Students have to complete ES1000 and/or ES1103 (if required to take the module/s) before reading this module.","Preclusion":"CS2103 Software Engineering, IS2101 Business Technical Communication or its equivalent, ES2002, ES2007D, and ES1601.","Corequisite":"Students have to read CS2103T Software Engineering at the same time as this module."},{"ModuleCode":"CS2102","ModuleTitle":"Database Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary for the understanding and practice of design and implementation of database applications and of the management of data with relational database management systems. The module covers practical and theoretical aspects of design with entity-relationship model, theory of functional dependencies and normalisation by decomposition in second, third and Boyce-Codd normal forms. The module covers practical and theoretical aspects of programming with SQL data definition and manipulation sublanguages, relational tuple calculus, relational domain calculus and relational algebra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1.5-0.5-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2040 or CS2040C) and (CS1231 or MA1100)","Preclusion":"CS2102S, IT2002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2103","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary conceptual and analytical tools for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers four main areas of software development, namely object-oriented system analysis, object-oriented system modelling and design, implementation, and testing, with emphasis on system modelling and design and implementation of software modules that work cooperatively to fulfill the requirements of the system. Tools and techniques for software development, such as Unified Modelling Language (UML), program specification, and testing methods, will be taught. Major software engineering issues such as modularisation criteria, program correctness, and software quality will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020) or ((CS2030 and (CS2040 or CS2040C))","Preclusion":"CS2103T, CS2113, CS2113T","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2103T","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary conceptual and analytical tools for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers four main areas of software development, namely object-oriented system analysis, object-oriented system modelling and design, implementation, and testing, with emphasis on system modelling and design and implementation of software modules that work cooperatively to fulfill the requirements of the system. Tools and techniques for software development, such as Unified Modelling Language (UML), program specification, and testing methods, will be taught. Major software engineering issues such as modularisation criteria, program correctness, and software quality will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"For SoC students only. (CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020) or (CS2030 and (CS2040 or CS2040C))","Preclusion":"CS2103, CS2113, CS2113T, IS2101 or its equivalent.","Corequisite":"Students have to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals at the same time as this module"},{"ModuleCode":"CS2104","ModuleTitle":"Programming Language Concepts","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concepts that serve as a basis for hundreds of programming languages. It aims to provide the students with a basic understanding and appreciation of the various essential programming-languages constructs, programming paradigms, evaluation criteria and language implementation issues. The module covers concepts from imperative, object-oriented, functional, logic, constraints, and concurrent programming. These concepts are illustrated by examples from varieties of languages such as Pascal, C, Java, Smalltalk, Scheme, Haskell, Prolog. The module also introduces various implementation issues, such as pseudo-code interpretation, static and dynamic semantics, abstract machine, type inferencing, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2113/T","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2105","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computer Networks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide a broad introduction to computer networks and network application programming. It covers the main concepts, the fundamental principles, and the high-level workings of important protocols in each of the Internet protocol layer. Topics include the Web and Web applications, DNS services, socket programming, reliable protocols, transport and network layer protocols, secure communication, LAN, and data communication. Practical assignments and handson exercises expose students to network application programming and various networking tools and utilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2040 or CS2040C","Preclusion":"IT2001, EE3204/E, EE4210. CEG, CPE and EEE students are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2106","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Operating Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the basic concepts in operating systems and links it with contemporary operating systems (eg. Unix/Linux and Windows). It focuses on OS structuring and architecture, processes, memory management, concurrency and file systems. Topics include kernel architecture, system calls, interrupts, models of processes, process abstraction and services, scheduling, review of physical memory and memory management hardware, kernel memory management, virtual memory and paging, caches, working set, deadlock, mutual exclusion, synchronisation mechanisms, data and metadata in file systems, directories and structure, file system abstraction and operations, OS protection mechanisms, and user authentication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"CS2100 or EE2007 or EE2024","Preclusion":"CG2271 or EE4214. CEG students are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2107","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Information Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as an introductory module on information security. It illustrates the fundamentals of how systems fail due to malicious activities and how they can be protected. The module also places emphasis on the practices of secure programming and implementation. Topics covered include classical/historical ciphers, introduction to modern ciphers and cryptosystems, ethical, legal and organisational aspects, classic examples of direct attacks on computer systems such as input validation vulnerability, examples of other forms of attack such as social engineering/phishing attacks, and the practice of secure programming.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalence","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS2113","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary skills for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers requirements, design, implementation, quality assurance, and project management aspects of small-to-medium size multi-person software projects. The module uses the Object Oriented Programming paradigm. Students of this module will receive hands-on practice of tools commonly used in the industry, such as test automation tools, build automation tools, and code revisioning tools will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2040C or (CS2030 and CS2040)","Preclusion":"CS2103, CS2103T, (CS2113T for CS2113), (CS2113 for CS2113T)","Corequisite":"CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals is co-requisite for CS2113T. Students exempted from CS2101 will take CS2113 which does not have CS2101 as co-req. Otherwise, CS2113 and CS2113T are identical."},{"ModuleCode":"CS2113T","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary skills for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers requirements, design, implementation, quality assurance, and project management aspects of small-to-medium size multi-person software projects. The module uses the Object Oriented Programming paradigm. Students of this module will receive hands-on practice of tools commonly used in the industry, such as test automation tools, build automation tools, and code revisioning tools will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2040C or (CS2030 and CS2040)","Preclusion":"CS2103, CS2103T, (CS2113T for CS2113), (CS2113 for CS2113T)","Corequisite":"CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals is co-requisite for CS2113T. Students exempted from CS2101 will take CS2113 which does not have CS2101 as co-req. Otherwise, CS2113 and CS2113T are identical."},{"ModuleCode":"CS2220","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computational Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to develop flexible and logical problem solving skills, understanding of main bioinformatics problems, and appreciation of main techniques and approaches to bioinformatics. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, the student will (i) master the basic tools and approaches for analysis of DNA sequences, protein sequences, gene expression profiles, etc. (ii) understand important problems and applications of computational biology, including identifying functional features in DNA and protein sequences, predicting protein function, and deriving diagnostic models from gene expression profiles, (iii) be confident to propose new solutions to both existing and emerging problems in computational biology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or CS2040 or CS2040C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2309","ModuleTitle":"CS Research Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CS2010 or CS2020 or ((CS2030 or CS2113/T) and (CS2040C or CS2040)) and (CS1231 or MA1100)","Preclusion":"CS2305S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3103","ModuleTitle":"Computer Networks Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide an opportunity for the students to learn commonly-used network protocols in greater technical depth with their implementation details than a basic networking course. Students will perform hands-on experiments in configuring and interconnecting LANs using networking devices/technologies (e.g., routers, switches, SDN switches, and hubs), networking protocols (e.g., DHCP, DNS, RIP, OSPF, ICMP, TCP, UDP, wireless LAN, VLAN protocols, SIP, SSL, IPSec-VPN) and networking tools (e.g, tcpdump, netstat, ping, traceroute). Students will learn higher-layer network protocols and develop network applications (client/server, P2P) via socket programming.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"CS2105 or EE3204/E or EE4204","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3203","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with hands-on experience in\nworking in project groups through a complete SDLC to\ndevelop a well-designed, well-tested, large-scaled software\nsystem. The students will apply the current best software\nengineering practices on the analysis, design,\nimplementation, and testing of software system. Through\nthe project, students will practise analysis of user’s needs,\nformulation of computing requirements to meet the user’s\nneeds, modelling and design of the computer systems\naccording to the requirements, evaluation of the design,\nefficient implementation of software components, system\nintegration, software version control, and rigorous testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-2-0-10-6","Prerequisite":"(CS2103/T or CS2113/T) and (CS2101 or IS2101)","Preclusion":"CS3201, CS3202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3210","ModuleTitle":"Parallel Computing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the field of parallel computing with hands-on parallel programming experience on real parallel machines. The module is divided into four parts: parallel computation models and parallelism, parallel architectures, parallel algorithm design and programming, and new parallel computing models. Topics includes: theory of parallelism and models; shared-memory architectures; distributed-memory architectures; data parallel architectures; interconnection networks, topologies and basic of communication operations; principles of parallel algorithm design; performance\r\nand scalability of parallel programs, overview of new parallel computing models such as grid, cloud, GPGPU.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2100 Computer Organisation or CG2007 Microprocessor Systems or EE2024 Programming for Computer Interfaces","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3216","ModuleTitle":"Software Product Engineering for Digital Markets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will practice software product engineering by working in small teams to develop well-tested, user-friendly, production-quality software for the real world. To support this goal, students work closely with users to understand their problems, gather their requirements, and obtain their feedback through a rapid, iterative, application design and development process. Students will also be exposed to practical issues for digital markets such as growing the user base of their application, deployment of the application on the Web or in the cloud system, and validating the UI design and UX of the application.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or its equivalent or with special approval from instructor. Students will submit personal statements to apply for a place in the course instead of bidding through the CORS system.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3219","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Principles and Patterns","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth, hands-on experience in key aspects of software engineering that accompany the development of software. Based on proven principles and best practices, this module focuses on software architectural design from the perspective of the software process. It covers techniques for requirement elicitation and specification that provide sound base for architectural design. The module covers design decision exploration as well as patterns that explicate principles and best practices in replicable form.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS3213 Software Systems Design","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3230","ModuleTitle":"Design and Analysis of Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces different techniques of designing and analysing algorithms. Students will learn about the framework for algorithm analysis, for example, lower bound arguments, average case analysis, and the theory of NP-completeness. In addition, students are exposed to various algorithm design paradigms. The module serves two purposes: to improve the students' ability to design algorithms in different areas, and to prepare students for the study of more advanced algorithms. The module covers lower and upper bounds, recurrences, basic algorithm paradigms (such as prune-and-search, dynamic programming, branch-and-bound, graph traversal, and randomised approaches), amortized analysis, NP-completeness, and some selected advanced topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or CS2020 or CS2040 or CS2040C) and (CS1231 or MA1100)","Preclusion":"EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3230R","ModuleTitle":"Design and Analysis of Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read host module. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3235","ModuleTitle":"Computer Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide a broad understanding of computer security with some indepth discussions on selected topics in system and network security. This module covers the following topics: intrusion detection, DNS security, electronic mail security, authentication, access control, buffer overflow, memory and stack protection, selected topics in application security, for instance, web security, and well-known attacks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS2105 or EE3204 or EE4204) and (CS2106 or CG2271) and CS2107","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3236R","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Information Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"same as CS3236","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3240","ModuleTitle":"Interaction Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course is intended for students in computing and related disciplines whose work focuses on human-computer interaction issues in the design of computer systems. The course stresses the importance of user-centred design and usability in the development of computer applications and systems. Students will be taken through the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of human-computer interaction methods for computer systems. They will acquire hands-on design skills through laboratory exercises and assignments. The course also covers HCI design principles and emphasizes the importance of contextual, organisational, and social factors in system design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1020/E or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2113/T or NM3209.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3241","ModuleTitle":"Computer Graphics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches some graphics hardware devices, reviews the mathematics related to the understanding, and discusses the fundamental areas of computer graphics. After completing the course, students are expected to understand the basic computer graphics terminology and concepts, and to be able to design and implement simple 2D and 3D interactive computer graphics related programs. As an enrichment part of the course, students are introduced the state-of-the-art development in computer graphics by viewing interesting video clips and experimenting with demo program made available in the course web.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS2010 or CS2020 or ((CS2030 or CS2113/T) and (CS2040 or CS2040C))","Preclusion":"EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.\r\n\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3241R","ModuleTitle":"Computer Graphics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches some graphics hardware devices, reviews the mathematics related to the understanding, and discusses the fundamental areas of computer graphics. After completing the course, students are expected to understand the basic computer graphics terminology and concepts, and to be able to design and implement simple 2D and 3D interactive computer graphics related programs. As an enrichment part of the course, students are introduced the state-of-the-art development in computer graphics by viewing interesting video clips and experimenting with demo program made available in the course web.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3244","ModuleTitle":"Machine Learning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces basic concepts and algorithms in machine learning and neural networks. The main reason for studying computational learning is to make better use of powerful computers to learn knowledge (or regularities) from the raw data. The ultimate objective is to build self-learning systems to relieve human from some of already-too-many programming tasks. At the end of the course, students are expected to be familiar with the theories and paradigms of computational learning, and capable of implementing basic learning systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or CS2020 or CS2040 or CS2040C) and\n(ESP1107 or ESP2107 ST1232 or ST2131 or ST2132 or ST2334) and\n(MA1102R or MA1505 or (MA1511 and MA1512) or MA1521) and \n(MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508E)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3245R","ModuleTitle":"Information Retrieval","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4211","ModuleTitle":"Formal Methods for Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Before software can be designed, its requirements must be well understood. This in turns requires a thorough understanding of the application domain. Based on the requirements, software engineers construct design models, and then use these design models as guide to construct software implementations. This module will cover formal specification and verification techniques for accurately capturing and reasoning about requirements, model and code. The topics covered include modeling notations, temporal logics, model checking, software model checking, theorem proving, and symbolic execution based analysis. Most importantly, the module will attempt to inculcate an appreciation and understanding of formal thinking in software design and construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4212","ModuleTitle":"Compiler Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to introduce the principal ideas behind program compilation, and discusses various techniques for program parsing, program analysis, program optimisation, and run-time organisation required for program execution. Topics covered include regular expressions, context-free grammars, lexical analysis, syntax analysis; different algorithms for parsing codes, such as top-down parsing, bottom-up parsing; translation to abstract syntax using modern parser generator technology, intermediate representation, semantics analysis, type system, un-optimised code generation, code optimisation, data-flow analysis, instruction scheduling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS2104 Programming Language","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4223","ModuleTitle":"Multi-core Architectures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The world of parallel computer architecture has gone through a significant transformation in the recent years from high-end supercomputers used only for scientific applications to the multi-cores (multiple processing cores on a single chip) that are ubiquitous in mainstream computing systems including desktops, servers, and embedded systems. In the context of this exciting development, the aim of this module is to examine the design issues that are critical to modern parallel architectures. Topics include instruction-level parallelism through static and dynamic scheduling, shared memory, message-passing, and data parallel computer architectures, cache coherence protocols, hardware synchronization primitives, and memory consistency models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS2106 Operating Systems or CG2271 Realtime Operating Systems) and (CS3210 Parallel Computing or CS3220 Computer Architecture or CG3207 Computer Architecture).","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4224","ModuleTitle":"Distributed Databases","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the management of data in a distributed environment. It covers the fundamental principles of distributed data management and includes distribution design, data integration, distributed query processing and optimization, distributed transaction management, and replication. It will also look at how these techniques can be adapted to support database management in emerging technologies (e.g., parallel systems, peer-to-peer systems, cloud computing).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3223","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4226","ModuleTitle":"Internet Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to focus on advanced networking concepts pertaining to the modern Internet architecture and applications. It covers a range of topics including network performance (throughput, delay, Little’s Law and M/M/1 queuing formula), and resource allocation and buffer management (max-min fair, round-robin and RED), intra- and inter-domain routing (RIP, OSPF and BGP), congestion control and modern variations of TCP (AIMD and Cubic TCP), peer-to-peer applications and content delivery networks (BitTorrent, Skype, Akamai), and data center networking and management (SDN and OpenFlow).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(CS2105 or EE3204 or EE4204) and (ST2334 or ST2131)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4232","ModuleTitle":"Theory of Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with a theoretical understanding of what can be computed, and an introduction to the theory of complexity. It aims to introduce (1) some standard formal models of computation so as to develop an understanding of what can or cannot be computed by various computing devices; (2) some reasoning techniques commonly used in computer science; these include model equivalence, non-determinism, digitalisation, simulation and reduction; and (3) the mathematical formulation of objects in computer science so as to study their properties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1231 or CS1231S or any level-2 MA module","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4234","ModuleTitle":"Optimisation Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers common algorithmic techniques for solving optimisation problems, and introduces students to approaches for finding good-enough solutions to NP-hard problems. Topics covered include linear and integer programming, network flow algorithms, local search heuristics, approximation algorithms, and randomized algorithms. Through analysis and application of the techniques to a variety of canonical problems, students develop confidence to (i) appropriately model a given optimisation problem, (ii) apply appropriate algorithmic techniques to solve the problem, (iii) analyse the properties of the problem and candidate algorithms, such as time and space complexity, convergence, approximability, and optimality bound.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508E) and CS3230","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4236","ModuleTitle":"Cryptography Theory and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce the foundation, principles and concepts behind cryptology and the design of secure communication systems. The emphasis is on the formulation and techniques of various cryptographic primitives, and on the secure usage of such primitives to achieve the goals of confidentially, integrity, and authenticity in both theoretical settings and practical scenarios. Basic topics include pseudorandom functions, symmetric key encryption, public key encryption, message\r\nauthentication codes, hash functions, digital signatures, key exchange and PKI. Selected topics may include: secret sharing, TCP/IP security, Kerberos, SSL, trusted computing, side-channel attacks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1231 and CS2107 and (CS2010 or CS2020 or CS2040 or CS2040C)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4238","ModuleTitle":"Computer Security Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a practice security module with emphasis on hands-on experiences of computer security. The objective of this module is to connect computer security knowledge to practical skills, including common attacks and protection mechanisms, system administration, and development of secured software. Topics covered include network security, operating system security, and application security, such as DNS attacks, memory-error exploits, and web application attacks. Students will learn through lab-based exercises and assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4239","ModuleTitle":"Software Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Software engineering processes need to include security considerations in the modern world. This module familiarizes students to security issues in different stages of the software life-cycle. At the end of the module, the students are expected to understand secure programming practices, be able to analyse and check for impact of malicious inputs in programs, and employ specific testing techniques which can help detect software vulnerabilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security and (CS2103 or its equivalent)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4243","ModuleTitle":"Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is for undergraduates who are interested in computer vision and its applications.  It covers (a) the basic skills needed in handling images and videos, (b) the basic theories needed to understand geometrical computer vision, and (c) pattern recognition.  Topics covered in image handling include: contrast stretch, histogram equalization, noise removal, and color space.  Topics covered in geometrical vision include:  affine transform, vanishing points, camera projection models, homography, camera calibration, rotation representations including quaternions, epipolar geometry, binocular stereo, structure from motion.  Topics covered for pattern recognition include principal component analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or (CS2030 or CS2113/T) and \n(CS2040 or CS2040C)) and\n(MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508E) and\n(MA1102R or MA1505 or (MA1511 and MA1512) or MA1521) and\n(ST1232 or ST2131 or ST2334)","Preclusion":"EE4212 Computer Vision","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4246","ModuleTitle":"AI Planning and Decision Making","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the major concepts and paradigms in planning and decision making in complex environments. It examines issues, challenges, and techniques in problem representation, goal or objective specification, response selection, and action\r\nconsequence for a wide range of strategic and tactical planning and decision making situations. Topics covered include deterministic and non-deterministic planning,\r\npractical planning and acting under resource constraints and uncertainy, expected utility and rational decision making, decision networks, Markov decision processes,\r\nelementary game theory, and multi-agent planning and decision making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(MA2216 Probability or ST2131 Probability or ST2334 Probability and Statistics) and CS3243 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4248","ModuleTitle":"Natural Language Processing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with computer processing of human languages, emphasizing a corpus-based empirical approach. The topics covered include: 1. Linguistic essentials. 2. Basic techniques and algorithms: Hidden Markov model, Viterbi algorithm, supervised learning algorithms. 3. Words: part-of-speech tagging. 4. Syntax: noun phrase chunking, named entity tagging, parsing (top down, bottom up, probabilistic). 5. Semantics: word sense disambiguation. 6. Pragmatics: discourse, co-reference resolution. 7. Applications: text categorisation, text summarisation, language identification, information extraction, question answering, machine translation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS3243 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or CS3245 Information Retrieval)\r\nand (ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences, or ST2131 Probability, or ST2334 Probability and\r\nStatistics)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4249","ModuleTitle":"Phenomena and Theories of Human-Computer Interaction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches the underlying science of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and its application to user interface design. It surveys a wide range of  psychological theories beginning with organizational behaviour approaches, understanding of work and workflow within organizations, and moving on to understanding human psychological architecture and processing constraints. It demonstrates via a combination of scientific theory understanding and engineering modelling the solutions of design problems facing a user interface designer. It also covers new design methods and techniques available and the new conceptual mechanisms used in HCI such as the metaphors for describing user interaction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS3240 or NM2213 or NM2216","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4261","ModuleTitle":"Algorithmic Mechanism Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the use of algorithms for solving problems involving strategic decision makers. Deployed algorithms now assist in a variety of economic interactions: assigning medical residents to schools, allocating students to courses, allocating security resources in airports, allocating computational resources and dividing rent. We will explore foundational topics at the intersection of economics and computation, starting with the foundations of game theory: Nash equilibria, the theory of cooperative games, before proceeding to covering more advanced topics: matching algorithms, allocation of indivisible goods, and mechanism design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(ESP1107 or ESP2107 or ST1232 or ST2132 or ST2334) and (CS2010 or CS2020 or CS2040/C) and (BT2101 or CS1231) and (MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508E)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4350","ModuleTitle":"Game Development Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this project-based module is to provide an opportunity for the students to work in a group to design and develop a game following the main stages of game development process. The module will focus on the design of core dynamic, game mechanics, strategy, progression, balancing, game levels, interface and technical features including 3D graphics, animation, AI, physics, and networking. In addition, software engineering principles will be practised in developing the game software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS3247 or NM3216","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4351","ModuleTitle":"Real-Time Graphics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Real-time graphics is driving many interactive computer applications, such as 3D games, VR, 3D modelling, and data visualization. Recent rendering techniques have been heavily exploiting the powerful graphics hardware to\r\nachieve unprecedented performance and effects. In this module, students study the modern real-time rendering pipeline and GPU architecture, learn about modern and traditional real-time rendering techniques, and write\r\nshaders to implement these techniques for the GPU. The syllabus includes multiple-pass rendering; shading and reflection models; procedural texture-mapping and shading; lights and shadows; noise and natural materials;\r\nnon-photorealistic rendering; volume rendering; deferred shading; scene management; post-rendering processing; performance analysis and optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CS3241 Computer Graphics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5219","ModuleTitle":"Automated Software Validation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The immense growth in the complexity of software has increased the scope of errors, which are often critical. The nature of these errors is diverse, resulting from the diversity of the various classes of software: sequential, multithreaded, reactive and real-time. In this course, we will study techniques for verification, run-time monitoring and debugging of software which help us to give certain guarantees against such errors. The focus will be on automated validation techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"CS2104 Programming Language Concepts","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5223","ModuleTitle":"Distributed Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The topic of Distributed Systems is now garnering increasing importance, especially with the advancement in technology of the Internet and WWW. The aim of this module is to provide students with basic concepts and principles of distributed operating systems, interprocess communications, distributed file systems, shared data, and the middleware approach. The module is taught in seminar style, and several case studies are included, e.g. CORBA.   Topics: Introduction - Characteristics of Distributed Systems; Process Management Communication in Distributed Systems; Distributed Synchronisation; Distributed Real-time Systems; File Systems; Naming Security; Fault Tolerant Distributed Systems; Distributed Simulation; WWW as an application of Distributed System.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3211 Parallel and Concurrent Programming","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5228","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces fundamental principles behind data mining and efficient techniques for mining large databases. It provides an overview of the algorithmic aspect of data mining: its efficiency (high-dimensional database indexing, OLAP, data reduction, compression techniques) and effectiveness (machine learning involving greedy search, branch and bound, stochastic search, parameter optimisation). Efficient techniques covered include association rules mining (Apriori algorithm, correlation search, constrained association rule discovery), classifier induction (decision trees, RainForest, SLIQ; Support vector machine; Naive Bayesian; classification based on association / visualisation), cluster analysis (k-means, k-mediods, DBSCAN, OPTICS, DENCLUE, STING, CLUSEQ, ROCK etc), and outliers/deviants detection (LOF, Distance-based outlier etc).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2102 Database Systems and (ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences or ST2131 Probability or ST2334 Probability and Statistics) and CS3243 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5229","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Computer Networks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers advanced fundamental principles of computer networks and techniques for networking. The goal of this course is to teach these fundamentals/techniques that will remain important and relevant regardless of the hot topics in networks and networking. Briefly, the topics include advanced network architecture and design principles, protocol mechanisms, implementation principles and software engineering practices, network algorithmic, network simulation techniques and tools, performance analysis and measurement, and protocol specification/verification techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"CS4226 Internet Architecture or EE4210 Computer Communications Networks II","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5231","ModuleTitle":"Systems Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces fundamental notions and requirements in computer system security and the mechanisms that provide security in various systems and applications. It aims to teach students the security perspective of popular computer systems, such as desktop systems, mobile systems, and web-based systems. Its topics include software security, operating system security, mobile security, web security, trusted platforms, and auditing and forensic analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5234","ModuleTitle":"Combinatorial and Graph Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course presents advanced material on the design and analysis of combinatorial algorithms with emphasis on efficient algorithms and data structures. This course is meant for students who intend to (i) do research in computer science in general, and algorithm design in particular, or (ii) do advanced application/software development in other areas of computer science. (It assumes that the student has already done one course on design and analysis of algorithms equivalent to CS3230.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3230","Preclusion":"CS4234","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5236","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Automata Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"In computer science, automata are an important tool for many theoretical investigations. Various types of automata have been used to characterise complexity classes. This module covers automata theory in depth, describes the\r\nChomsky hierarchy, and introduces various advanced topics including automata structures, automata on infinite words, automata on trees and the learnability of classes of regular languages from queries and positive data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS4232 Theory of Computation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5239","ModuleTitle":"Computer System Performance Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students a working knowledge of computer performance evaluation and capacity planning. They will be able to identify performance bottlenecks, to predict when performance limits of a system will be exceeded, and to characterise present and future workload to perform capacity planning activities. Topics include: performance analysis overview; measurement techniques and  tools including workload characterisation, instrumentation, benchmarking, analytical modelling techniques including operational analysis, stochastic queuing network analysis; performance of client-server architectures; capacity planning; case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2113/T) and (ST1232 or ST2131 or ST2334)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5240","ModuleTitle":"Theoretical Foundations in MultiMedia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module lays the theoretical foundation for graduate students to do research in multimedia: images, videos, audio, speech, graphics and text documents. The module covers the main theoretical issues common to various multimedia research.  These issues provide a general framework within which specific techniques in particular research areas can be understood. Topics include: vector and signal representations of multimedia, spatial and frequency analyses, models and parameter estimation methods. Examples will be drawn from different types of media.  Upon completion, students will be well-grounded to pursue further research in computer vision, graphics, natural language processing, audio analysis and multimedia applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0.5-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or CS1020E or CS2020 or CS2040 or CS2040C) and \n(MA1102R or MA1505 or (MA1511 and MA1512) or MA1521) and \nMA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508E) and \n(ST1232 or ST2131 or ST2334)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5242","ModuleTitle":"Neural Networks and Deep Learning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the knowledge of deep neural network and enables them to apply deep learning methods effectively on real world problems.  The module emphasizes on the understanding of the principles of neural networks and deep learning; practical guidelines and techniques for deep learning; and their applications.  Through assignments and projects, students will design, develop, and evaluate deep learning-based solutions to practical problems, such as those in the areas of computer vision, bioinformatics, fintech, cybersecurity, and games.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"CS3244 Machine Learning","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5322","ModuleTitle":"Database Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Database security has a great impact on the design of today's information systems. This course will provide an overview of database security concepts and techniques and discuss new directions of database security in the context of Internet information management. Topics covered include: Access control models for DBMSs, Inference controls, XML database security, Encrypted databases, Digital credentials and PKIs, Trust in open systems, and Peer-to-peer system security.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS3223 Database Systems Implementation","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5331","ModuleTitle":"Web Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to prepare graduate students for understanding the security of the latest web platform and its interplay with operating systems and the cloud infrastructure. The topics covered include the design of web browsers and web \r\napplications, vulnerabilities in web applications and web browsers, design of web scanners, authentication in web-based platforms, security policies and enforcement mechanisms. This module also covers security topics on the interface between the \r\nweb platform and the backend systems, such as the underlying database systems and cloud infrastructure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5340","ModuleTitle":"Uncertainty Modelling in AI","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module covers modelling methods that are suitable for reasoning with uncertainty. The main focus will be on probabilistic models including Bayesian networks and Markov networks. Topics include representing conditional independence, building graphical models, inference using graphical models and learning from data. Selected applications in various domains such as speech, vision, natural language processing, medical informatics, bioinformatics, data mining and others will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences or ST2131 Probability or ST2334 Probability and Statistics) and CS3243 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5344","ModuleTitle":"Big-Data Analytics Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module analysis of data which can not fit in main memory and application of such analysis to web applications. The topics covered include: map-reduce as a tool for creating parallel algorithms that operate on very large amount of data, similarity search, data-streaming processing, search engine techonology, clustering of very large, high-dimensional datasets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"BT5110 (Data Management and Warehousing) or database related modules; programming experience (with data structures and algorithms) is required","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5424","ModuleTitle":"Distributed Databases","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the management of data in a distributed environment. It covers the fundamental principles of distributed data management and includes distribution design, data integration, distributed query processing and optimization, distributed transaction management, and replication. It will also look at how these techniques can be adapted to support database management in emerging technologies (e.g., parallel systems, peer-to-peer systems, cloud computing).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3223","Preclusion":"CS4224","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5439","ModuleTitle":"Software Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Software engineering processes need to include security considerations in the modern world. This module familiarizes students to security issues in different stages of the software life-cycle. At the end of the module, the students are expected to understand secure programming practices, be able to analyse and check for impact of malicious inputs in programs, and employ specific testing techniques which can help detect software vulnerabilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CS3235 and (CS2103 or its equivalent)","Preclusion":"CS4239","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS6101","ModuleTitle":"Exploration of Computer Science Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces CS graduate students to various research areas in Computer Science. Study groups are organised for major research areas. Each study group provides a forum for students to read, present and discuss\r\nresearch papers, and acquire the basic research skills for literature review and critical comparison of existing work. Students will also gain a first experience in technical presentation and writing. This module will be graded as “Completed Satisfactory” or “Completed Unsatisfactory” (CS/CU).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6202","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Programming Languages","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses the contemporary concepts in the design and implementation of major programming languages and systems. It aims to provide students with advanced technical knowledge in evaluating, designing, and implementing an efficient and expressive programming language/system. Topics are selected from a group of contemporary issues that has substantial impact in the development of programming languages/systems, either in terms of performance efficiency or programming expressivity. These include, but not restricted to, computational models, program semantics, concurrency theory, garbage collection techniques, program analysis, type inference, program calculation and transformation, run-time profiling, implementation models, meta-programming.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"3211 or CS3212 or CS4212","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6203","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Database Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the topics in data base management systems with current research and industrial interests and importance. Examples of topics include multimedia data management, object-oriented database technology, data warehousing and data mining, integration of heterogeneous and legacy systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3223","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6210","ModuleTitle":"The Art of Computer Science Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide the meta-skills for research in computer science. How does one discover great research problems? What are the good strategies for solving research problems? How does one write papers or give presentations with great impact? Students will seek answers to these questions by critically examining and assessing successful and less successful examples of\r\nresearch.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS6231","ModuleTitle":"Topics in System Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to prepare PhD students for research and development in system security by investigating security issues in various computer science areas such as computer architecture, cloud, networks, machine learning, etc. It addresses security \r\nconcepts and design principles from an adversarial perspective. Selected topics in system security are covered, such as web security, language-based analysis, privacy-preserving cloud computation, and design of mobile OS. Emerging topics of current research interests may be included as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS4236 Cryptography Theory and Practice or \r\nCS3235 Computer Security or \r\nCS5231 System Security.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6234","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at graduate students who are doing or intend to do advanced research in algorithms design and analysis in all areas of computer science. The module covers advanced material on combinatorial and graph algorithms with emphasis on efficient algorithms, and explores their use in a variety of application areas. Topics covered include, but are not restricted to, linear programming, graph matching and network flows, approximation algorithms, randomized algorithms, online algorithms, local search algorithms, algorithms for large datasets. The module will be a seminar-based module that will expose students to current research in these areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"CS5234","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6244","ModuleTitle":"Robot Motion Planning & Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"An array of new robots with amazing capabilities appeared in the last decade, e.g., self-driving cars, humanoids, and robot vacuum cleaners. They will gradually, but surely, transform our ways of life in the near future. This course presents the key algorithmic ideas and implementation techniques that enable autonomous robot planning and control. It covers the geometric, probabilistic, and dynamic models and the associated methods commonly used in robotics. Application to related fields, such as computer animation and computation biology, will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"CS3230 and \n(MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508E) and\n(ST2131 or ST2334)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6283","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Logic in AI","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the fundamental role of logic in Artificial Intelligence. We will discuss broadly four problems: Boolean Satisfiability (SAT), Maximum Satisfiability (MaxSAT), Constrained Counting, and Knowledge Compilation. We will discuss how automated reasoning tools for the above problems can be employed to reason for models that require combination of data and background knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms and (ST2334 Probability and Statistics or ST2131 Probability)","Preclusion":"Variable, depend on the choice of topics or departmental approval.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6285","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Computer Science VI: Pseudorandomness","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Randomized algorithms are designed under the assumption that the computer has access to perfectly random and independent bits. In practice this sequence is generated from some physical source of randomness, but a sample from such sources does not contain independent random bits.\nThis motivates the study of pseudorandomness, the theory of efficiently generating objects that “look random” despite being constructed using little or no randomness. This module will study the intimate connections between a variety of fundamental “pseudorandom objects” that at first seem very different in nature: expander graphs, randomness extractors, list-decodable error-correcting codes, samplers, and pseudorandom generators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms and (ST2334 Probability and Statistics or ST2131 Probability)","Preclusion":"Variable, depend on the choice of topics or departmental approval.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6880","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses contemporary concepts in software engineering, ranging from domain analysis, requirement analysis and software architectures; formal methods, analysis, design and implementation.  It aims to provide students with advanced technical and managerial knowledge in evaluating, designing, and implementing big-scale software. These include: Specialized methods for specific application domains (such as embedded systems or Web systems), in-depth study of software engineering sub-disciplines (such as testing or maintenance), as well as the issues of programming language support for software engineering. The module also provides students the opportunity to understand the methodology involved in software-engineering research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CSA6770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all PhD candidates in Cultural Studies in Asia programme.  It is a forum for candidates to engage each other in critical discussion of their dissertation and other research projects.  Each candidate is required to present a formal research paper.  Active participation from each is expected.  The module will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory' on the basis of a candidate's presentation and participation in discussions throughout the semester.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t","CrossModule":"NM6770","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CSA6880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Cultural Studies in Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is to be taught by an eminent visiting scholar in Cultural Studies in Asia, appointed as a visiting teaching fellow for one semester. The content of\r\nmodule will therefore vary according to the specialized interests of the visiting teaching fellow.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DAO1704","ModuleTitle":"Decision Analytics using Spreadsheets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares students with theory and skills to capture business insights from data for decision making using spreadsheets. Practical examples and cases with rich data are used to stimulate students’ interest and\nforster understanding of the use of Business Analytics in management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC1007; DSC1007X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DAO1704X","ModuleTitle":"Decision Analytics using Spreadsheets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares students with theory and skills to capture business insights from data for decision making using spreadsheets. Practical examples and cases with rich data are used to stimulate students’ interest and\nforster understanding of the use of Business Analytics in management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC1007; DSC1007X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DAO1704Y","ModuleTitle":"Decision Analytics using Spreadsheets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares students with theory and skills to capture business insights from data for decision making using spreadsheets. Practical examples and cases with rich data are used to stimulate students’ interest and forster understanding of the use of Business Analytics in management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC1007; DSC1007X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DAO2702","ModuleTitle":"Programming for Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Data Science involves both a theoretical foundation of Statistics and practical implementation via programming. The two are typically covered separately, but his module aims to bring theory and practice together.\n\nIt starts with some Python programming fundamentals, then walks through Statistics topics from visualizing and summarizing data, to estimating model parameters and hypothesis testing, and then linear regression. For each topic, Python illustrations and experimentations are interwoven to help students better appreciate how it practically works. Completing the cycle, the module finally\ndeals with acquiring, cleaning, and organizing data using Python. Students can then independently execute a Data Science project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DAO1704/DAO1704X","Preclusion":"DSC1007","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DAO2703","ModuleTitle":"Operations and Technology Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an introduction to, and an understanding of, the substantive knowledge which has developed over the years in the field of Operations and Technology Management (OTM). The module also highlights the relevance and strategic significance of technology and the operations function in enterprises. \n\nThis module will build around the foundational topics of operations. Students will be exposed to the process view of oraganizations. Topics such as product (or service) technology, process analysis and process technology, quality management and the role of technology in process control in both manufacturing and service organizations will be introduced.\n\nStudents will also learn about how firms match demand and supply efficiently and effectively with the support of coordination technology such as ERP. Operations strategy and sustainability will also be introduced at the entrance\nlevel.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DBA3711","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Models in Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to management science models that characterise random phenomena in real world applications, particularly in the field of finance and operations management. We start with elementary probabilistic models and illustrate their applications in inventory management and financial engineering. We then construct discrete Markov chain models and demonstrate their applications in managing queues and for evaluating the performance measures of queueing systems. When analytical models are inadequate for studying real world random phenomena, simulation might be a feasible approach. We will discuss several well-known methods to simulate randomness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"DAO2702","Preclusion":"DSC3215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DBA3803","ModuleTitle":"Predictive Analytics in Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Managerial success rests strategically on the ability to forecast the demand for the goods and services that a firm provides. Demand forecasting drives the effective planning of the supply chain: personnel requirements, capital investment, production schedules, logistics etc.This module surveys forecasting techniques and their applications. These encompass traditional qualitative (e.g. front line intelligence, Delphi method) and quantitative techniques (e.g. regression, time series) as well as emerging techniques based on neural networks. Concepts such as trends, seasonality and business cycles will be discussed. Their value in improving forecasts will be illustrated. The module makes extensive use of software including MS Excel and dedicated forecasting packages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"DAO2702","Preclusion":"DSC3216","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DE4201","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Sustainable Cities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This elective module provides a seminar-style platform for senior undergraduate students in the School of Design and Environment to examine the concept, design,\r\ndevelopment and management of sustainable cities. The main focus is integration, and topics include the concepts of sustainable cities, frameworks for designing, developing and managing sustainable cities, city dynamics, institutional design, socio-spatial issues, energy, infrastructure management, and urban trends.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"DE5106","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Management And Assessment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module is an introduction to the systems and approaches used to meet the challenges of natural resource protection and conservation and the contributions that can be made to the sustainability development agenda. It provides an insight into the prediction of development impacts using assessment procedures designed to meet mandatory legal requirements. The course will include assessment methodologies used in predicting impacts and in the design of mitigation measures, and monitoring and audit processes. It will compare environmental management and assessment systems used in practice through case study research. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program. Research students and students from other graduate programmes in NUS may apply subject to suitability of candidate and availability of places.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DE5108","ModuleTitle":"STUDY REPORT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - Candidates are required to investigate a relevant topic of their choice in the field of environmental management. Targeted Students- For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-5-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DE5109","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - Candidates are required to investigate a relevant topic of their choice in the field of environmental management. The study should include a literature review, application of appropriate research methodology and is expected to produce relevant findings for advancement of the understanding and management of the environment. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-10-15","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5101","ModuleTitle":"Urban Analysis Workshop","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-4-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5101A","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Methods for Urban Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Planners deal with a myriad of issues and have to work with various planning processes to deal with them. From an expert driven blueprint to the bottom-up public engagement, there is a constant flow of data that directly and indirectly aid them in their work. This module aims to furnish students with the appropriate tools to use when dealing with qualitative data. Some of them include field study, survey and interview, questionnaire design and site inspections, which will be applicable to urban planning analyses. \r\n\r\nStudents will appreciate the discourse on quantitative versus qualitative data and the central ideas in qualitative research - appropriateness of methods and theories; perspectives of the participants and their diversity; reflexivity of the researcher and the research; variety of approaches; and methods in qualitative research. \r\n\r\nThe course emphasizes on “hands on” with actual field work forming the bulk of the learning process and provides the opportunity for students to learn to collect, analyze and present qualitative data relating to planning and urban issues. This would encourage a better appreciation of the social issues in the urban context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Must be taken together with DEP5101 Urban Analysis Workshop","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5102","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning History & Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a thorough understanding of the urban planning modes and their historical and socioeconomical contexts. It covers zoning, planning modules and plan-making processes. Zoning as the most fundamental tool managing city development and urban life will be elaborated. Topics of the nature and characteristics of urban planning models such as the Utopian City, the Garden City, the City Beautiful, Neighbourhood Unit, and New Town movement, will be covered. The processes of plan-making will be discussed in the context of Singapore and other Asian countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5104","ModuleTitle":"Urban and Regional Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5105","ModuleTitle":"Urban Infrastructure and Mobility Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5108","ModuleTitle":"MUP Internship Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The MUP Internship Module offers the opportunity to\ngain practical experiences in urban planning and\nresearch in a professional environment. The internship\nmust cover 2 working days (16 hours) per week during a\nperiod of 3 months. Students must participate in relevant\nplanning and/or research projects, their work must be\nsupervised and evaluated by the program director of\nMUP or an appointed tutor of the programme. For the\nevaluation, students must write a monitoring internship\nreport, in which they reflect their experiences.\nThe internship position may be self-sourced or organised\nthrough the Departments of Architecture or Real Estate.\nSelf-sourced positions have to be reviewed by the\ninternship advisor of the departments, before it can be\napproved for credits.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-16-4","Prerequisite":"The students have to clarify with the employer that the\nworking time is not in conflict with the compulsory\nmodules of the MUP programme in the related semester.\nThis condition must be supervised by the programme\ndirector or tutor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5110","ModuleTitle":"Urban Design and Regional Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"DEP5110 is the third studio module of the MUP\nprogramme, including two very different scale levels of\nUrban Planning: the level of urban design on local level\n(precinct and neighbourhood) and the level of regional\nplanning. Students work at choice in two different subgroups\nparallel to each other on two different\nassignments (urban design and regional planning). The\nresults will be confronted with each other to discuss scale\ndependency as well as methodological implications of\ndesign and planning approaches.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-4-0-10-4","Prerequisite":"DEP5101 Urban Analysis Workshop and DEP5103 Urban\nPlanning Studio","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DI5100","ModuleTitle":"Dental Implantology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DENTISTRY)","ModuleDescription":"The Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology is aimed at provided a sound scientific grounding and clinical training in implant dentistry.  This course is designed mainly for practising general dental practitioners who are interested in the field of dental Implantology.\r\n\r\nThis course will be a part-time course to cater to the needs of dental practitioners who will usually only be able to emabark in part-time programmes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"2-0.4-12-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DOS3701","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the operation of a supply chain from a managerial perspective, serving two main objectives: to provide tools for design, analysis, management and performance improvement of supply chains, and to introduce and discuss recent influential innovations in supply chain management such as B2B portals. Students will be taught to appreciate the need to balance between responsiveness and efficiency in the four major components of the chain: Inventory, Transportation, Facilities, and Information. These four components will be introduced to the students through suitable mathematical and behavioural models. It is recommended that students have some understanding of the Internet and e-business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DAO2703","Preclusion":"DSC3201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSA1101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Data Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide a basic introduction to\ndata science along with real examples and case studies\nfrom both academic and industrial sources, in areas as\ndiverse as finance, biological sciences, physics and\npharmacy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"H2 pass in Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent\nThis module is offered only to DSA students","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSA2101","ModuleTitle":"Essential Data Analytics Tools: Data Visualisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Data visualisation is an essential tool for data analytics.\nThis module is an introduction to data cleaning,\nexploration, analysis and visualisation. Students will learn\nhow to take raw data, extract meaningful information, use\nstatistical tools, and make visualisations. Topics include:\nprogramming in R, introduction to data storage systems,\ndata manipulation, exploratory data analysis, dimension\nreduction, statistical graphics for univariate, multivariate\n(high-dimensional), temporal and spatial data, basic design\nprinciples and critical evaluation of visual displays of data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"DSA1101 and MA1101R and ST2131/MA2216","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSA3101","ModuleTitle":"Data Science in Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to be a continuation of DSA1101\nIntroduction to Data Science. It focuses on data science\nmethodology and the ability to apply such methodology to\npractical applications. Real-world problems will be\nprovided by both industrial and academic partners in\ndomains such as transportation, consulting, finance,\npharmaceutics, life sciences and physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"DSA2101 and ST2132","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSA3102","ModuleTitle":"Essential Data Analytics Tools: Convex Optimisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Convex optimisation is an indispensable technique in\ndealing with high-dimensional structured problems in data\nscience. The module covers modelling examples; basic\nconcepts for convex functions and sub-gradients; gradient\nand sub-gradient methods; accelerated proximal gradient\nmethods; stochastic block coordinate descent methods;\nLagrangian duals; splitting algorithms and implementations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010/CS1010E/CS1010S/CS1010X and MA1101R and {MA1104 or MA2104 or MA2311}","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSA3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Data Science and Analytics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Data Science and Analytics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSA4211","ModuleTitle":"High-Dimensional Statistical Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Dimensionality is an issue that can arise in many scientific\nfields such as medicine, genetics, business and finance,\namong others. The statistical properties of estimation and\ninference procedures must be carefully established when\nthe number of variables is much larger than the number of\nobservations. This module will discuss several statistical\nmethodologies useful for exploring voluminous data. They\ninclude principal component analysis, clustering and\nclassification, tree-structured analysis, neural network,\nhidden Markov models, sliced inverse regression, multiple\ntesting, sure independent screening (SIS) and penalized\nestimation for variable selection. Real data will be used for\nillustration of these methods. Some fundamental theory for\nhigh-dimensional learning will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC1007","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics - Models & Decisions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Globalization is forcing firms to make smarter and timelier decisions to stay competitive. Increased accountability also requires Managers to rely less on their intuition and more on “System 2 thinking” i.e. facts and scientifically-tested methods to gain insights in complex business problems and thereby\r\nsubstantiate the decision-making process. Many managerial decisions, regardless of the functional orientation, are increasingly being based on\r\nanalysis using quantitative models and tools such as Decision Analysis, Simulation Modelling and Mathematical Optimization. The use of these business analytics for modelling and decisions represents the future of best practices for tomorrow’s success companies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"DSC1007X","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC1007X","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics - Models & Decisions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Globalization is forcing firms to make smarter and timelier decisions to stay competitive. Increased accountability also requires Managers to rely less on their intuition and more on “System 2 thinking” i.e. facts and scientifically-tested methods to gain insights in complex business problems and thereby\r\nsubstantiate the decision-making process. Many managerial decisions, regardless of the functional orientation, are increasingly being based on\r\nanalysis using quantitative models and tools such as Decision Analysis, Simulation Modelling and Mathematical Optimization. The use of these business analytics for modelling and decisions represents the future of best practices for tomorrow’s success companies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"DSC1007","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC2006","ModuleTitle":"Operations Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"All manufacturing and service organisations have an operations function that is primarily responsible for the production and delivery of their products and services.  The operations function therefore not only affects final product quality but also impacts customer service and the overall competitiveness of the organisation. The objective of this course is to introduce and highlight the strategic importance of operations, and the fundamental principles and concepts of effective operations management. Students will examine how operations decisions in areas such as quality, process design, capacity and inventory can be managed, controlled and improved.  Operations in both manufacturing and service organisations will be addressed.(Although no prerequisite is stated, this module assumes prior knowledge of basic probability concepts like expected value, variance, normal distribution, and Poisson distribution. Students should ensure that they are adequately prepared for this module.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006 or IE3120. All Industrial & Systems (ISE) students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC2008","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics - Data & Decisions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Business decisions are often made under uncertainty. In the modern business environment, technological advances facilitate the collection of huge amounts of data which can potentially improve the decision making process. Successful businesses make use of Business Analytics and Business Intelligence, which are fundamentally based on quantitative statistical methods, to identify patterns and\r\ntrends in their data which eventually lead to insightful projections and realistic predictions. This module introduces students to the fundamental\r\nconcepts of statistical inference such as confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, as well as to statistical tools useful in business analysis, such as regression analysis and time series analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"ST1131/ST1131A Introduction to Statistics, ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences and ST2334 Probability and Statistics.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3201","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the operation of a supply chain from a managerial perspective, serving two main objectives: to provide tools for design, analysis, management and performance improvement of supply chains, and to introduce and discuss recent influential innovations in supply chain management such as B2B portals. Students will be taught to appreciate the need to balance between responsiveness and efficiency in the four major components of the chain: Inventory, Transportation, Facilities, and Information. These four components will be introduced to the students through suitable mathematical and behavioural models. It is recommended that students have some understanding of the Internet and e-business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 or BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006","Preclusion":"BH3201 or BZ3402 or BK3505 or IE4220 or CS5262.\r\nAll Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) students\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3202","ModuleTitle":"Purchasing And Materials Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of this course is to get students interested in and acquainted with the fundamental concepts, models and instruments in purchasing and materials management. Key areas like buying supplies, logistics, contracts, stock and inventory control, distribution and warehouse management will be covered. Some insights into the current developments and biggest problem areas in this field are provided. A combination of informative and interactive lectures and application-oriented case assignments will be used for the pedagogy and considerable attention is devoted to the discussion of practical / managerial issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 or BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006","Preclusion":"BH3202 or BZ3414 or BK3206","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3203","ModuleTitle":"Service Operations Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive and systematic coverage of managing operations in service or service-oriented organisations such as banks, hospitals, airlines, retail outlets, restaurants and consultant agencies. Specifically, students will focus on the problems and analysis relating to the design, planning, control and improvements of service operations.  Topics covered include service strategy, system design, location and layout of service systems, resource allocation, workshift scheduling, vehicular scheduling and routing, and service quality. This course is essential for students wishing to work in service or service-oriented environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 or BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006","Preclusion":"BH3203 or BZ3404 or BK3501","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3214","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Optimisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theory, algorithms, and applications of optimisation. Optimisation methodologies include linear programming, integer programming, network optimisation, dynamic programming, and nonlinear programming. Problem formulation and interpretation of solutions will be emphasized. Throughout the course, references will be made wherever appropriate, to business applications, such as portfolio selection, options pricing, and vehicle routing. Students who are interested in computer and quantitative approaches in business will learn many useful techniques in large business system management from this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"DSC1007 or [(MA1101R or MA1311) and (MA1521 or MA1102R)]","Preclusion":"IE2110","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3215","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Models In Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to management science models that characterise random phenomena in real world applications, particularly in the field of finance and operations management. We start with elementary probabilistic models and illustrate their applications in inventory management and financial engineering. We then construct discrete Markov chain models and demonstrate their applications in managing queues and for evaluating the performance measures of queueing systems. When analytical models are inadequate for studying real world random phenomena, simulation might be a feasible approach. We will discuss several well-known methods to simulate randomness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"DSC1007/DSC1007X or ST2131 or ST2334","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3216","ModuleTitle":"Predictive Analytics in Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Managerial success rests strategically on the ability to forecast the demand for the goods and services that a firm provides. Demand forecasting drives the effective planning of the supply chain: personnel requirements, capital investment, production schedules, logistics etc.This module surveys forecasting techniques and their applications. These encompass traditional qualitative (e.g. front line intelligence, Delphi method) and quantitative techniques (e.g. regression, time series) as well as emerging techniques based on neural networks. Concepts such as trends, seasonality and business cycles will be discussed. Their value in improving forecasts will be illustrated. The module makes extensive use of software including MS Excel and dedicated forecasting packages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3224","ModuleTitle":"Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Management is the state-of-art tool to improve the operational management of the demand for goods or services to more effectively align it with the supply and extract the maximum value. The course is designed to provide you: (1) a bundle of multidisciplinary knowledge and tactical tools that are readily applicable to real life business applications to deliver price recommendations; (2) conceptual frameworks that synthesize strategic principles, underlying logics, and high-level managerial insights needed by general managers and management consultants.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC1007 or IE2110 or DSC3214","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3229","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Ops & Supply Chain Mgt","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based\r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4213","ModuleTitle":"Analytical Tools for Consulting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Business analysts / consultants hold strategic positions within the knowledge-based firm. They support the Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and HR departments in refining their processes, making them more efficient, profitable and customer-centric. A 2006 Money magazine survey ranks the business analyst position among the top jobs with regards to salary, advancement prospects, satisfaction and stress level.    \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe objective of this capstone course is to prepare participants for the work environment and the diverse challenges faced by business analysts and consultants. Through the pedagogical medium of cases, participants will polish their skills in analytics and the written and oral communications of their results to a Management audience.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe course will cover topics such as Decision & Risk Analysis, Optimization, Simulation, Data Mining and Forecasting. Participants will gain extensive experience in analytical software such as Precision Tree, Solver and Evolutionary Solver, @Risk and StatTools.  Cases will highlight timely problems e.g. cash flow / revenue management, supply chain optimization, reverse auctions, staff right-sizing, outsourcing, benchmarking, CRM (e.g. customer segmentation, clustering), seasonal demand forecasting etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"DSC1007 or IE2110 or DSC3214","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4216","ModuleTitle":"Business-driven Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"The information age has brought with it a host of new technologies - and an overabundance of choices.\r\n\r\nBusinesses are faced with myriad ways of identifying, developing or acquiring and deploying technologies.\r\n\r\nOrganisations of different sizes in different clusters will have different technology needs at various stages of their growth.\r\n\r\nDifferent types of technology bring about different types of organizational change, and managers should tailor their own roles accordingly. Technology for organisational productivity and technology to enable the organisation to create new revenue streams need to be differentiated and tackled with different methodologies.\r\n\r\nCategorizing technologies in this manner can help leaders determine which technologies and when to invest in and how they can assist organizations in making the most of them.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC3201 Supply Chain Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4219","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Ops & Supply Chain Mgt","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5101","ModuleTitle":"Analytics in Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"We analyze price formation and economic performance in imperfectly competitive markets by using optimization, statistical and stochastic methods. Strategic interactions between the participants in these markets are emphasized and a theoretical framework is laid out. Theoretical models are analyzed with industry examples and datasets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5102","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an opportunity for teams of students to work with organizations throughout the world to identify important organizational issues, engage in data collection and analysis, and recommend insightful solutions. Through action-based learning that spans over one year, it aims to develop personal capabilities, professional competencies, and academic knowledge in a real business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-0-0-7-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5103","ModuleTitle":"STATISTICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5211A","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Coordination and Risk Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to expose students to the techniques for the design, control and operation of a robust and efficient supply chain. We will focus on two of the important topics in supply chain management: supply chain coordination and supply chain risk management. Our objective is to provide our students further understanding on these two selected topics by discussing a variety of related issues and modeling/analysis tools. We will not only introduce the students a variety of recent developments and business insights in these two topics but also teach the students how to conduct analysis to gain these insights.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Knowledge in Operations Management and Supply Chain Management\r\nKnowledge of Calculus and Probability","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5701","ModuleTitle":"LARGE SCALE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"LARGE SCALE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5702","ModuleTitle":"C3 SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the key underlying principles and concepts of C3 engineering and their application in the design, development and integration of C3 systems in modern armed forces. Using a systems engineering approach, the module will also enable participants to have a good appreciation of the key\nconsiderations and challenges as well as good engineering practices associated with C3 design and integration with sensor and weapon systems. Topics related to emerging trends, concepts and technologies will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5711","ModuleTitle":"Integration Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-6-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5712","ModuleTitle":"THESIS PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-6-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5734","ModuleTitle":"Guided Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the principles, technologies and\noperational aspects of smart weapon systems e.g. guided\nweapons, precision munitions and unmanned vehicles\n(UxVs). The interplay of various sub-systems for target\nidentification & tracking, guidance/navigation, command\nand control and their impact on mission effectiveness will\nbe examined with consideration of counter-measures and\ncounter-counter-measures. Additional topics include\nadvanced concepts for autonomy, interoperability and\nteaming and cooperation. The course will include case\nstudies of these weapon systems in actual combat.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"Basic undergraduate mathematics at the level of\nDTS2701 Engineering Mathematics\nDTS2703 Probability and Statistics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5735","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Cybersecurity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces cybersecurity concepts and their\napplications. It aims to illustrate how systems can fail\nunder malicious activities, and how the threats can be\nmitigated and managed. Topics include cryptography,\ncommunication channel security, system security, trusted\ncomputing, policy making, human factors, etc. Applications\nsuch as cloud security, IOT security, security operations\ncentres, AI in cybersecurity, and case studies on wellknown\nattacks will be used to reinforce the learning of\nvarious foundational concepts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5736","ModuleTitle":"Systems Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to allow students to integrate\nmulti-dimensional defence technology that include C3,\nSensors and Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Guided\nWeapons, Unmanned Systems, Cyber, Operations\nResearch, Systems Engineering, etc, to study, formulate\nand analyse an actual military problem with the goal of\nrecommending a design solution with the principles of\nsystems engineering and design that involve complex\nsystems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-4.5","Prerequisite":"DTS5731 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"DTS5701 Large Scale Systems Engineering"},{"ModuleCode":"DY5190","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Seminar module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DENTISTRY)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to promote a strong research culture among the research students of the Faculty of Dentistry as well as improving their communication skills through presentations and conference attendance.  It is spread over the candidature of the students and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"NIL","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DY5310","ModuleTitle":"Endodontics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Endodontic Residency Training Programme comprises of didactic, clinical and research components. Clinical training incorporating state-of-the-art technologies is corroborated with advanced didactic instruction in the principles of Endodontics and the basis for biomedical sciences. An array of features includes laboratory practical, seminars, lectures,literature reviews, multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning sessions as well as undergraduate teaching. There may also be an opportunity for a 3-4 weeks attachment at Baylor College of Dentistry in USA for increased educational exposures.\r\n\r\nResearch is an integral part of the program and the resident is required to engage in a clinical or basic science research project. The resident is encouraged to attend conferences (both local and international) and present their research findings, conduct table-clinics, etc. at such meetings.\r\n\r\nThe main research interest of the Endodontic Residency Training Program is in the understan","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"Lectures: 450 hours, Clinics: 3150 hours, Seminars/Tutorial: 450 hours,Technique/Practical: 450 hou","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5320","ModuleTitle":"Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery programme is a three-year programme, incorporating an applied basic science component to be taken in the first year. Students with a Primary MDS or its equivalent are exempted from the Basic Science course and Examination.\r\n\r\nThe Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency programme will enable the resident to:\r\n? Acquire the widest theoretical knowledge to be competent in the foundation for the practice\r\nof Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery;\r\n? Acquire the foundation and practical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to be competent to enter into higher specialty training;\r\n? Effectively interface with other specialties and disciplines in patients requiring interdisciplinary management, especially in head and neck conditions, orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate management;\r\n? Acquire the experience to carry out research projects, to critically evaluate scientific publications and to communicate clinical and research papers in journals and conference","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"Lectures: 450 hours, Clinics: 3150 hours, Seminars/Tutorial: 450 hours,Technique/Practical: 450 hou","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5330","ModuleTitle":"Orthodontics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Orthodontic Residency Training Programme is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to enable candidates who successfully complete the course to sit for the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrthRCS Edinburgh). This enables the acquisition, by assessment, of the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FDSRCS Edinburgh) after 5 further years of clinical practice as a specialist.\r\n\r\nThe curriculum follows the recommended content by the Erasmus Committee which has been accepted by the European Commissioners in Brussels as satisfying the requirements for specialist practice in Europe.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"Lectures: 450 hours, Clinics: 3150 hours, Seminars/Tutorial: 450 hours,Technique/Practical: 450 hou","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5340","ModuleTitle":"Periodontology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The 3 year Periodontology Residency course comprises didactic, clinical and research components. The course covers all aspects of Periodontology from clinical practice to applied basic sciences relevant to the discipline. The course also include a segment in implant dentistry. The programme will enable the resident to i) acquire basic and advanced clinical skills in providing periodontal care to patients presenting with a range of periodontal disease based on sound scientific principles ii) acquire basic skills in implant dentistry including maintenance and management of peri-implant diseases iii) be clinically competent in treatment planning of advanced periodontal disease with a multi-disciplinary approach iv) understand the basic concepts in research and able to carry out research independently v) critically review the literature and apply it to clinical practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5350","ModuleTitle":"Prosthodontics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The three-year Prosthodontic Residency Training Programme comprises didactic, clinical, technical and research components covering all aspects of Prosthodontics including applied basic sciences relevant to prosthodontics, advanced fixed and removable partial and complete denture prosthodontics, occlusion, TMD, dental materials science, maxillo-facial prosthodontics and dental implants. The programme will equip the resident to 1) have basic sciences education as a foundation for clinical and technical skills; 2) be proficient in diagnosis, planning and treatment of patients with exceptional prosthodontic problems including the management of patients requiring full mouth rehabilitation using fixed and removable prostheses and implant supported prostheses with an emphasis on cases requiring interdisciplinary care and coordination; 3) be proficient in laboratory technical skills sufficient to evaluate technical work, communicate effectively with technicians and be able to train others in these skills; 4) be effectively interfaced with other specialties and disciplines in the care of patients requiring interdisciplinary therapy; and 5) acquire the experience to conduct independent research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5360","ModuleTitle":"Paediatric Dentistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Paediatric Dentistry programme is a three-year programme, incorporating an applied basic science component to be taken in the first year. Students with a Primary MDS or its equivalent are exempted from the Basic Sciences course and Examination. \r\n\r\nThe Paediatry Dentistry residency programme will enable the resident to:\r\n- Acquire the widest theoretical knowledge to be competent in the foundation for the practice of Paediatric Dentistry;\r\n- Acquire the foundation and practical experience in Paediatric Dentistry to be competent to enter into higher specialty training;\r\n- Be proficient , competent and ethical in all aspects of dentistry for children and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age;\r\n- Acquire the experience to carry out research projects, to champion and advance paediatric dentistry efforts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EB5102","ModuleTitle":"Data Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces key data analytic algorithms and techniques used in data–rich business analytics projects. It covers comprehensive analytic techniques including basic statistical and quantitative analysis, querying and reporting techniques, and extensive data mining techniques. It is designed with a practical focus of applying these techniques to answer business questions. \r\nParticipants will learn the skills to successfully implement analytic solutions using various data analytic techniques, and develop a critical awareness of a wide range of commercial and open source business intelligence/analytics tools through the lectures and workshops.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-10-5","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5104","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making and Optimization","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to optimize business problems with large number of constraints and variables. Techniques, including linear programming, the transportation model, network models, goal programming, non-linear programming, and inventory models will enable students to address a wide range of applications in healthcare, logistics, defence, transportation, logistics, and economics. Students will learn how to formulate a model for the business problem, by identifying the decision variables, objective function and constraints. They will then learn how to validate their model, determine the optimal solution perform sensitivity analysis, and interpret the results, and make recommendations for decision making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-10-5","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5105","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Business Analytics Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Enterprise Business Analytics project is designed to be a building block for students to consolidate and put into practice the skills, tools and techniques they have acquired during the Masters programme. This hands-on experience will give students the opportunity to analyze the business needs of a functional area in their organization and suggest and apply Business Analytics techniques to provide business insights and identifiable benefits.\r\nThe project may take the form of a typical consulting engagement or alternatively, it may involve the experimental application and validation of a Business Analytics technology such as text mining, neural networks etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics\r\nEB5002 Data Analytics\r\nEB5003 Advanced Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5202","ModuleTitle":"Web Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces Web analytics techniques that are suitable for developing Web-based intelligent systems, optimizing website design and improving customer experience. In this course, participants will be exposed to the key concepts, techniques and practices of Web analytics. It provides an overview of three major types of Web analytics/mining tasks, i.e., usage mining, content mining and structure mining. It also illustrates various ecommerce and business intelligence applications using techniques such as user preference tracking, user profiling and personalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5204","ModuleTitle":"New Media and Sentiment Mining","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The prevalence of social media has enabled normal users to openly voice their opinions and share their experiences about various products or services. These have provided businesses with additional channels to monitor and manage their reputation, increase customer engagement, and discover new opportunities.\r\nThis course introduces the concepts and techniques for opinion extraction from unstructured text and the classification of sentiment polarity. Participants will learn how to find textual sources containing expressions of opinion/sentiment, and use computerised tools to perform various sentiment analysis tasks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5206","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Effective logistics and supply chain management requires strategic, quantitative and tactical techniques that can be harnessed through data analytics and intelligent methods. This course introduces data analytics from the perspective of a decision support system (DSS) with emphasis on integration of information, inventory, transportation and location of material, capital and human resources.\r\nThrough a series of workshops, simulations and case studies, the course provides a tool-kit that is built on forecasting, networking and warehousing algorithms that contribute towards optimized decision making vis-à-vis cost control, operations and stakeholder relationship management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"3-1-1-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5207","ModuleTitle":"Service Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to gain insights into how analytic tools are transforming the conventions and practices of the tourism and hospitality industries to increase product and service differentiation. Using predictive analytics, participants will learn how to identify new selling opportunities, enhance product and service offerings, create better pricing models, and improving overall customer satisfaction and loyalty. Some key analyses include customer behaviour, campaign effectiveness, customer profitability, basket analysis, demand forecasting and churn models. Students will be lead through the various stages of analysis starting from preparation of raw data, exploratory data analysis, analytical modelling to results interpretation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Economic Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to some of the basic concepts, methods, and models in economics to equip the students to think economically. These tools will enable students to understand current economic issues and appreciate economics in their everyday lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC1301, BH1005/BSP1005/BSP1703, RE1704, USE2301. All BBA, BAC, BBA(Hons) and BAC(Hons) students are not allowed to take EC1101E.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC1301","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to teach the basic principles of economics to undergraduates from non-economic majors. It introduces students to elementary microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and provides them with an economic framework to understand the workings of individual markets, the aggregate economy, as well as international trade and finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC1101E, BH1005/BSP1005/BSP1703, RE1704, USE2301. All BBA, BAC, BBA(Hons) and BAC(Hons) students are not allowed to take EC1301.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2101","ModuleTitle":"Microeconomic Analysis I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is for students who have studied the principles of economics and will take them through to the next level in their study of microeconomics. Our approach stresses the relevance and application of microeconomic theory in both managerial and public policy decision making. A combination of tables, figures, and simple mathematics will be used to provide the grounding in the key principles of microeconomics for further study in the economics programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EC1101E or EC1301 or USE2301 or BSP1005/BH1005","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2102","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomic Analysis I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course develops the analytical tools to understand basic questions on short-run macroeconomic fluctuations, and shows how these tools can be applied to real world situations.  In the process of developing these tools, we will discuss the determinants of consumption and investment.  Next we turn to different business cycle theories.  Specifically, we study the  Keynesian, New Keynesian, Neo Classical and Real Business Cycle models, and examine their different assumptions and policy prescriptions for macroeconomic stabilization.   IS-LM and AD-AS frameworks are employed in studying some or all of these paradigms.   Finally, we evaluate the predictions of these models against business cycle facts.  We will also briefly review national income accounting and discuss some measurement issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC1101E or EC1301 or USE2301 or BSP1005 or BH2001","Preclusion":"BSP2001, BSE3701","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2104","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to enable students to integrate relevant basic mathematical knowhow with economic analysis. The main objective is to develop in the\r\nstudents the process skills for formulating and solving economic problems mathematically. Topics include equilibrium analysis, understanding and use of matrix algebra and differential and integral calculus in formulating and solving economic problems, comparative-static analysis, and selected optimization problems in economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC3311, ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301 OR MA1301FC OR MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EC2204","ModuleTitle":"Financial Accounting for Economists","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course helps to let students appreciate the use of accounting in measuring the efficiency and performance of firms, and its relevance in the study of Economics. Students would be able to critically evaluate financial statements and interpret key financial ratios in the study of firms. Consequently, students would be equipped with the necessary tools to analyze and project the performance of firms in economic models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EC1101E or EC1301 or GET1023","Preclusion":"ACC1002, ACC1002X, ACC1701","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2205","ModuleTitle":"Economic Analysis of Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to managerial\neconomics including the organizational aspects of\nbusiness. Managerial economics extracts from\nmicroeconomic theory those concepts and techniques\nthat enable managers to select strategic direction, to\nallocate efficiently the resources available to the\norganization, and to respond effectively to tactical\nissues. Students will analyse how the economist is able\nto provide valuable insights to managers on topics\nsuch as costs, prices, markets, mergers, divestitures,\nglobalization, and personnel policies. The important\nrole of the entrepreneur in the economy will be\nexamined and students will also gain an insight into\nthe real world- functioning of business management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EC1101E, EC1301","Preclusion":"All BBA, BAC, BBA (Hons) and BAC(Hons) students are not allowed to take EC2205","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2303","ModuleTitle":"Foundations for Econometrics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory statistics course for economists. No prior background in statistics is needed as the course is intended to provide a rigorous statistical foundation for students who intend to study econometrics. The module begins with ways of summarizing economic data, including the use of frequency distributions and measures of central tendency and dispersion. This is followed by an initiation into the concepts of classical probability, paving the way for the important topics of random variables and probability distributions. Next, the core ideas of classical statistical inference are introduced - including sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance. Finally, correlation and regression analyses will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"All ST and SA modules, DSC1007 or DSC1007X, MA2216","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3101","ModuleTitle":"Microeconomic Analysis II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of the foundation module on microeconomics.  It is designed to equip students with the standard tools and techniques to analyze microeconomic issues and to prepare them to access higher level modules that utilize microeconomic analysis. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe module begins with a review of several foundation topics on consumer and producer theory covered in the prerequisite course, i.e. EC2101.  It then moves on to discuss the general equilibrium model, whereby consumers and producers are put together in a general equilibrium framework.  After that, it covers choice over time, i.e. inter-temporal choice and choices over different states of the world, i.e. choices under uncertainty. It then continues with game theory. This topic will be discussed extensively. Coverage will include various solution concepts for one-shot games and sequential move games.  Applications of the theory on the issues of oligopolistic competition, entry and entry prevention, and network economics will receive a great deal of attention. Finally, the module ends with the asymmetric information, i.e. moral hazard and adverse selection and its application on the internal organisation of the firm. Throughout the course, empirical observations and real-life cases pertaining to the issues discussed in this module are presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3102","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomic Analysis II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course follows up on Macroeconomics I (EC2102).  We review consumption and investment theories, and study the determinants of money demand and supply.  Aggregate Supply functions under differing assumptions regarding labour-market clearing and price expectations (rational or adaptive) are derived next, and combined with the Aggregate Demand function to study policy and other effects.  We next examine the expectations-augmented Phillips Curve, and simple inflation-unemployment dynamics.  We also study further policy issues (time inconsistency, Ricardian Equivalence, profit-sharing), open-economy macroeconomics (the Mundell-Fleming model), and simple growth theory (the Solow model and the AK endogenous growth model).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2102, EC2101, AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3303","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a basic econometrics module that requires a background in statistical analysis similar to EC2303 Foundations for Econometrics. This module is aimed at providing a user-friendly introduction to basic econometric techniques and commercial software packages such as Eviews and Excel to carry out simple regression analyses. The major topics covered include a review of probability distributions and statistical inference, rudiments of matrix algebra, classical linear regression model with two or more variables, estimation and hypothesis testing, and violation of classical assumptions and some remedial measures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"(EC1101E or EC1301 or BSP1005) and (EC2303 or DSC1007 or DSC1007X or any ST or SA module or MA2216)","Preclusion":"ST3131","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3304","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module builds upon the background provided in EC3303 Econometrics I and provides an application oriented coverage to a number of topics. The module begin with a review of the multiple regression model and moves on to topics such as autoregressive distributed lag models, micro-econometrics, panel regressions, and limited dependent variable regressions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(EC3303 OR ST3131) AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3305","ModuleTitle":"Programming Tools for Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on teaching programming tools and econometric software for economics. The aim is for students to master basic programming skills and to\nknow how to use broadly used econometrics software. It will be a \"hands-on\" module during which students will learn to explore, modify, manage, and analyze data. They will also learn how to learn by themselves skills that will not be covered in class. At the end of the course, students will be able to produce a given analysis starting from any type of raw data. Applications will cover several fields of applied economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC2303","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3314","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module continues from EC2104. Topics include more advanced mathematical tools and techniques for economic analysis such as static optimization and comparative statics, dynamic systems and dynamic optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"(EC2104 or MA1101R or MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1506 or MA1507 or MA1508) and (EC2101 and EC2102)","Preclusion":"EC3311, B.Eng. degree students, and students who major in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3332","ModuleTitle":"Money and Banking I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the economic analysis of the following: (1) the structure and role of financial institutions, (2) tools and conduct of monetary policy, including monetary theory. Topics include the role of money, debt and equity; financial institutions and markets; regulation; financial crises; interest rates; commercial bank operations; the money supply process; theories of money demand; conduct of monetary policy and its role in different macroeconomic frameworks: international role of money; monetary policy in Singapore. As financial activities and events affect our everyday lives, this course should be of interest to a wide variety of students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2102 AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3333","ModuleTitle":"Financial Economics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to certain areas of financial economics. It attempts to develop a theoretical foundation for choice under uncertainty, portfolio analysis and equilibrium asset pricing models. A considerable portion of the course will also be devoted to the fixed-income securities and derivative securities. Since this is an economics course in a liberal arts and sciences setting, we will emphasize economic concepts whenever possible, and spend time on the intellectual and economic development of investment analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 AND (EC2102 OR BSP2001) AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3342","ModuleTitle":"International Trade I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"International trade is about how nations interact through trade of goods and services. This module focuses on the real transactions across borders (i.e., those transactions that involve a physical movement of goods or a tangible commitment of economic resources), such as the pattern of trade, gains from trade, and trade volume.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and EC2102","Preclusion":"EC3341","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3343","ModuleTitle":"International Finance I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the theory and practice of international macroeconomics and finance. The objective of this module is to give students a\r\ntheoretical framework to think about a wide variety of current issues in international finance: current account deficit, global imbalances, exchange rate\r\ndetermination, monetary policy in an open economy setting, and global financial crisis in 2008.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and EC2102","Preclusion":"EC3341","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3351","ModuleTitle":"Public Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of the government sector using microeconomic tools. Principles and policies concerning both taxation and expenditure are covered. In particular, the effects of various fiscal arrangements on efficiency in resource allocation and on equity are analysed. The focus is on developing analytical tools to evaluate public policy proposals, particularly as they relate to Singapore's budgetary process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3371","ModuleTitle":"Development Economics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the economics of developing countries. The first three lectures will focus on principles and concepts of development. The second part of the module will provide an overview of theories of development. The third part will examine development strategies and policies designed to address issues of growth and development and will, in this instance, focus on the development experiences of selected Asia-Pacific economies. This segment of the module will provide students with an appreciation of the development problems, possibilities and prospects in these regional economies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"\"EC2101, (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421), AND EC3303\"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3373","ModuleTitle":"Asean Economies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses the economic development experiences of the ASEAN economies in post-war years with emphasis on the role of ASEAN economic cooperation. Major topics covered include agricultural and rural development, industrialisation, international trade, resource transfers, development of local capital, ASEAN's international economic relations and future prospects for ASEAN growth and economic cooperation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101","Preclusion":"EC3375, EC3376, EU3214","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3381","ModuleTitle":"Urban Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with a general knowledge on various aspects of urban economics. It uses microeconomic analysis to explain why cities exits, where they develop, how they grow, and how different activities are arranged within cities. Models of firm, industrial and household location decisions will form the basis in analysing urban land use patterns and trends. Other topics covered include housing markets, the role of the government in the urban economy, and urban transportation. The module is for students with strong microeconomic background and with interest in urban economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 AND (EC2104 OR ANY MA MODULE THAT IS NOT MA1301/MA1301FC/MA1301X OR MA1311 OR MA1312 OR MA1421)","Preclusion":"RE2102, RE2705","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3396","ModuleTitle":"Economic Analysis of Law I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"In this module and its sequel, economic concepts are applied to explain and clarify legal issues.  The first of a sequence of two modules, this module focuses on areas in private law as well as the economics of crime and punishment.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to use economics to analyse the effects of legal rules, to explain why some legal rules are adopted and not others, and to evaluate the efficiency of legal rules.\r\n\r\nMajor topics to be covered are an introduction to the economic framework that underlies much of the substance and procedures of the law, and the core areas of the common law, such as property, contract, tort and crime.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC3101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4301","ModuleTitle":"Microeconomic Analysis III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of modern microeconomic theory. The first half of the course introduces the fundamental tools of microeconomic analysis. It covers consumer theory, firm theory, and general equilibrium. The second half consists of introduction to a number of topics which signify the recent development in microeconomics. These topics include decisions under uncertainty and asymmetric information, and non-cooperative game theory and its applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track . Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00. Note: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4301/EC4101 and EC4302/EC4102 but have: 1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and; 2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00. Note: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4301/EC4101 and EC4302/EC4102 but have: 1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and; 2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.","Preclusion":"EC4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4302","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomic Analysis III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is divided into two sections; long- and short- run macro-economic analysis.  In the first section, we shall discuss various theories of economic growth using inter-temporal optimization models, which include neo-classical growth models and overlapping-generations models. In the second section, we shall add stochastic elements to the standard neo-classical growth model and use it to study business cycles. Our focus will be to highlight the similarities and differences between the Real Business Cycle and New-Keynesian Models. This course is suitable for students intending to pursue graduate studies or quantitative research (in ministries, statutory boards, etc.) in Economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track . Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00. Note: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4301/EC4101 and EC4302/EC4102 but have: 1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and; 2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00. Note: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4301/EC4101 and EC4302/EC4102 but have: 1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and; 2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.","Preclusion":"EC4102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4303","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at consolidating what was covered in Econometrics I and II and provide a reasonable training in econometric theory and sound empirical analyses. In addition the module will cover non-linear models, time series econometrics (including cointegration and error correction models), simultaneous equations models and more on other topics such as microeconometrics. The module will be highly useful for honours theses that deal with applied problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3304.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3304","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4304","ModuleTitle":"Economic and Financial Forecasting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies techniques for forecasting, evaluating forecast performance and associated uncertainty, and comparing and combining forecasts that are tailored to the typical characteristics of economic and financial data. The emphasis is put on application of these techniques to forecasting real world data using a popular software package such as Stata or EViews.  ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3303 and EC3304.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3303 and EC3304","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4305","ModuleTitle":"Applied Econometrics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers applied econometrics topics that are useful for policy. The aim is to introduce statistical methods to measure the causal impact of policy and provide firm foundations under which policy evaluation is valid. Fields for which the methods can apply includes economics of education, labour economics and development economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3304\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3304","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4306","ModuleTitle":"Applied Microeconomic Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module covers selected topics including economics of asymmetric information, auction and mechanism design, and matching and market design. The module will focus on delivering the economic insights and minimize the use of mathematical tools. Emphasis will be placed on main applications such as design of efficient and revenue-maximizing auctions, design of stable school choice mechanisms, and design of efficient and optimal contracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101","Preclusion":"EC4101 and EC4301","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4307","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Macroeconomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module draws on the tools of macro-economic\r\nanalysis developed in EC2102 and EC3102. It applies the\r\ntools to understand the classic and contemporary macroeconomic problems and policies The first half of the semester will be devoted to a quick review of important tools of Macroeconomic analysis. The second half will employ the tools to analyse significant historical as well as contemporary macroeconomic events.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3102\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3102","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4313","ModuleTitle":"Search Theory and Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course studies models that depart from the standard Walrasian environment through the introduction of search and matching frictions, with\r\napplications to labour, goods, marriage and money markets. By introducing frictions, we can use our models to think more deeply about issues like wage/price dispersion, unemployment compensation, whether sellers should post prices or conduct auctions, or even why money is held.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3102\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4332","ModuleTitle":"Money and Banking II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Topics include recent developments in monetary theory and policies, rational expectations, demand for money-econometric analysis and empirical studies, the role of money in general equilibrium, a framework for the determination of money supply, issues in monetary policy such as money neutrality, rules versus discretion, policy credibility, exchange rate determination, monetary policy co-ordination, theories of interest rate determination and structure, credit rationing, issues in bank management, financial markets and instruments, bank regulations, internationalization of banking, and monetary policy and foreign exchange management in Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3332.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3332.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4333","ModuleTitle":"Financial Economics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an in-depth analysis of the theories and models that are essential to the understanding of financial decision making. The course covers topics on decision making under certainty and uncertainty, no-arbitrage pricing theory, mean-variance portfolio selection theory, capital asset pricing model, efficient market hypothesis, mathematics of derivative securities, pricing theory and applications of contingent claims such as standard options, mortgage-backed securities and interest-rate instruments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.  EC3101, EC3102 and EC3333 \r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.  EC3101, EC3102 and EC3333","Preclusion":"MA3245 and MA4269","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4334","ModuleTitle":"Financial Market Microstructure","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Market microstructure studies how trading takes place in financial markets. The module will cover theoretical models and the associated empirical analysis employing game theory and econometric theory. We first analyse the movement of security prices by time series models. Second, we investigate various trading strategies adopted by market participants. We then examine three main types of theoretical models of trading: inventory models, sequential trading models, and strategic trading models. Finally, we study how trading rules and institutional details may lead to different trading processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3304, and EC3333\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3304, and EC3333","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4343","ModuleTitle":"International Finance II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The International Monetary System is the worldwide framework that facilitates cross-border flows of financial capital to finance investment and trade. Today’s system traces its roots to the late 19th century. Before World War I, major currencies were tied to gold, implying a system of fixed exchange rates without room for independent monetary policy. Today no major currency is tied to gold, and monetary policy is independent. Employing the tools presented in International Finance I, the course discusses how the system has operated throughout time and why it changed. The discussions are embedded in the economic context of the times.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3341.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and (EC3341 or EC3343).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EC4351","ModuleTitle":"Public Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in depth analysis of the latest development in public sector economics. The macroeconomic consequences of the microeconomic impacts of taxation, expenditures and financing schemes are analyzed. It also covers contemporary topics such as fiscal policy and ageing, social security and intergenerational transfers.  Students are also exposed to research methodologies and empirical studies involving computable general equilibrium modelling and generational accounting. Students taking this module are expected to have some basic knowledge of public finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5.","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.  EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3351\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\nEC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3351","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC4353","ModuleTitle":"Health Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide overview of the economics of health and medical care. It examines the roles of hospitals, physicians, and health insurance, the determinants of health, and institutional features of health care system. Students learn how to apply economic and econometric tools to analyse them and discuss related public policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours Track. EC3101 and EC3304 \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours Track. EC3101 and EC3304.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4361","ModuleTitle":"Labour Economics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides advanced analyses of labour economics and industrial relations topics. Labour economics topics include the study of orthodox and contemporary wage theories, theories of discrimination, economics of migration, manpower policy, and recent developments in labour market theories such as job search theory, implicit contracts, efficiency wage and insider-outside models. On industrial relations, the role of various labour market institutions, important labour laws and current labour and industrial relations issues will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3361 \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3361","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4362","ModuleTitle":"Immigration Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies global and regional factors that influence international migration and its impact on welfare and development outcomes of individuals and communities in source as well as destination countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and (EC3351 or EC3361 or EC3371) \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and (EC3351 or EC3361 or EC3371)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4371","ModuleTitle":"Development Economics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an in-depth analysis of some important theories and issues concerning economic growth and development in developing countries. Important theories and/or models relating to various issues concerning development will be examined. The course will also discuss policy issues relating to such areas as agricultural development, income distribution, industrialisation, trade, and foreign investment. The course is of interest to students interested in development theories and their application to finding solutions to policy problems in developing countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303 and EC3371. \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3371.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4372","ModuleTitle":"Technology and Innovation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with comprehensive understanding of the nexus between technology, innovation and economy. It deals with major theories of 'technology economics' and attempts to synthesise them with historical and comparative perspective. An emphasis is placed on methodology due to the interdisciplinary characteristics of the subject. Some questions to be explored include: (1) major characteristics of technological change, (2) impacts of technical changes on the economy, (3) competitive strategies of firms and nations in coping with technological changes, (4) globalisation of production and R&D networks, (5) comparison of national innovation systems of East Asian countries, (6) Singapore's future in technological development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3303. \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: \nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC , with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3303.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC4394","ModuleTitle":"Behavioural Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to Behavioural Economics, a relatively new field of economics. It is based on the belief that economists should aspire to making assumptions about humans that are as realistic as possible. Specifically, it tries to incorporate into economics the insights of other social sciences, especially psychology and sociology. In this course, we will be looking at models with precisely formulated assumptions and thinking about the careful empirical testing of both the assumptions and the conclusions.  The course will be weighted more towards the empirical parts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4398","ModuleTitle":"Economics of Inequality","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses inequality within a country, across countries, and across generations. We will study mechanisms of inequality such as discrimination and segregation. We will also investigate the role of institutions in creating and perpetuating inequality. Finally, we will examine social mobility.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-4.75-4.75","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3304\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 and after: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3304","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"For this module, students are required to write a scholarly report of not\r\nmore than 40 typed pages (including bibliography and appendices) on current economic issues, or on theory or methodology in economics based on their research.Please register EC4401 manually with the Department. Please refer to\r\nhttp://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ecs/ for more information on the EC major requirement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\n(1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50\n(2) Passed EC4301/EC4101 or EC4302/EC4102.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, with 60 MCs in EC that include EC4301/EC4101 or EC4302/EC4102, and with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, with 60 MCs in EC, and with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, with 44 MCs in EC, and with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EC4401 or EC4401S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to cover selected topics in economics. The topics covered will be dependent on the interest and specialities of regular or visiting staff in the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3102.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3102.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4880A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Economics: Economics of Careers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module uses microeconomics to study the economics of careers, focusing on university graduates. It will include discussions of occupational choice, investment in human capital, gender considerations, inter-firm mobility, mobility in hierarchies, team production and matching, specialization and the division of labor, cognitive versus communication skills, incentives, commitment and meetings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3303. \n\nCohort 2012 and after: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3303.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC5101","ModuleTitle":"MICROECONOMIC THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of modern microeconomic theory. Microeconomic theory is concerned with the behaviour of individual economic agents such as individual people, households, firms and single industries. The course presents a rigorous treatment of the principles governing individual behaviour and an introduction to general equilibrium analysis. Other topics that will be covered include game theory, information economics, and welfare economics. Knowledge of basic mathematics is necessary. This includes equations, coordinate geometry, functions of several variables, real analysis, calculus, and vector algebra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5101R","ModuleTitle":"MICROECONOMIC THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of modern microeconomic theory. Microeconomic theory is concerned with the behaviour of individual economic agents such as individual people, households, firms and single industries. The course presents a rigorous treatment of the principles governing individual behaviour and an introduction to general equilibrium analysis. Other topics that will be covered include game theory, information economics, and welfare economics. Knowledge of basic mathematics is necessary. This includes equations, coordinate geometry, functions of several variables, real analysis, calculus, and vector algebra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5102","ModuleTitle":"MACROECONOMIC THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide modern macroeconomic models which are essential in the study of economics at the graduate level. Three main parts of the course are growth theory, business cycle models, and the investigations of certain components in the aggregate demand. Topics under each part are wide-ranging: the Solow model, the infinite horizon model, overlapping generations model, and endogenous growth models are covered for the growth part. The business cycle models deal with real business cycles, the Lucas model, and New Keynesian models. Finally, consumption, consumption-based asset pricing models and investment are studied for the aggregate demand components.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5102R","ModuleTitle":"MACROECONOMIC THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide modern macroeconomic models which are essential in the study of economics at the graduate level. Three main parts of the course are growth theory, business cycle models, and the investigations of certain components in the aggregate demand. Topics under each part are wide-ranging: the Solow model, the infinite horizon model, overlapping generations model, and endogenous growth models are covered for the growth part. The business cycle models deal with real business cycles, the Lucas model, and New Keynesian models. Finally, consumption, consumption-based asset pricing models and investment are studied for the aggregate demand components.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5103","ModuleTitle":"ECONOMETRIC MODELLING AND APPLICATIONS I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory level core module for graduate students. Students are required to have a background knowledge in econometrics at least at the level of EC3304 Econometrics II. Students who do not have this background will be advised to take EC3304 first as an additional module which will not be counted towards CAP. The broad topics covered include mathematical and statistical pre-requisites (matrix algebra and statistical inference), standard regression analysis (OLS, GLS, IV, ML, SUR techniques), and applications oriented topics on cointegration, panel data, and limited dependent variable models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EC5253/EC5304/ECA5103","Preclusion":"EC5154","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC5103R","ModuleTitle":"ECONOMETRIC MODELLING AND APPLICATIONS I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory level core module for graduate students. Students are required to have a background knowledge in econometrics at least at the level of EC3304 Econometrics II. Students who do not have this background will be advised to take EC3304 first as an additional module which will not be counted towards CAP. The broad topics covered include mathematical and statistical pre-requisites (matrix algebra and statistical inference), standard regression analysis (OLS, GLS, IV, ML, SUR techniques), and applications oriented topics on cointegration, panel data, and limited dependent variable models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC5253/EC5304/ECA5103","Preclusion":"EC5154","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5104","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The main purpose of this module is to provide students with a systematic exposition of certain advanced mathematical techniques and to relate them to the various types of economic theories and analyses in such a way that the mutual relevance of the two disciplines is clearly brought out. Basically, the module is divided into 5 major parts: (a) static analysis, (b) comparative static analysis, (c) dynamic analysis, (d) optimization problems and mathematical programming, and (e) welfare economics. The mathematical tools appropriate for each are then introduced in due order within the economic framework of each topic. The module is expected to provide students with a clear understanding of the numerous existing economic models, including models of the market, of the firm, and of the consumer, national income models, input-output models, and models of economic growth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5210 and EC5311","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5104R","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Mathematical Economics","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC5210, EC5311","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5322","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to make in-depth analysis and understand various theoretical issues of modern industrial organisation. The approach of this course is game theoretic. In the beginning, basic concepts of non-cooperative game theory are reviewed in detail. This lays the foundation to study various applications of game theoretic models in the field of industrial organisation. The course is aimed for Masters' students and researchers in Economics interested in the area of Industrial Organisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5215, EC5268","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5322R","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Industrial Organisation","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC5215, EC5268","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5332","ModuleTitle":"Money & Banking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"EC5332 is a first year graduate course on money, banking and financial markets.  Topics covered include central banking and monetary policy, prudential supervision, financial markets and stochastic processes, the banking industry in South-East Asia, the role of price expectations, and modern theories of money, inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate.  An important part of the course is the discussion of selected academic articles, with emphasis placed on the motivation and techniques underlying the theoretical and empirical work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5332R","ModuleTitle":"Money & Banking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Money & Banking","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC5208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters or more and will be graded "Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5101","ModuleTitle":"MICROECONOMICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of modern microeconomic theory. It will cover the aspects of microeconomic theory that are required to analyse contemporary economics issues and to create new models to explain the behaviour of individuals, firms, and markets, and to evaluate economic policies. The topics will include consumer and producer theories, analysis of risk and uncertainty, game theory and its applications in economics, general equilibrium, market failure and welfare economics. The course considers the problem of incomplete and asymmetric information in market interactions, including the issues of moral hazard, adverse selection, and signaling. The impact of government policies on economic activities will also be examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5151, EC5101A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5102","ModuleTitle":"MACROECONOMICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This subject covers topics in modern Macroeconomic Theory and Policy at the advanced level. The emphasis will be laid on recent advances in the theories about long-term growth and short-term business cycle, and in the related empirical and policy debates. The growth theory includes neoclassical growth models (particularly the Ramsey and overlapping-generations models), and various endogenous growth models with knowledge spillovers, human capital and R&D investment. We also consider income distribution, convergence, income ranking, and population ageing in the growth models. The business cycle theory includes the real-business cycle model and various New Keynesian models. The policy issues include national debt, social security, and monetary policies. It helps students understand the frontier debates in macroeconomics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5152, EC5102A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5103","ModuleTitle":"QUANTITATIVE & COMPUTING METHODS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an applications-oriented introductory level module for students who do not have a sufficient training in econometrics. Students who have already completed modules at this level can opt for higher level econometric modules.  Students will be provided with hands-on training in computer software such as SAS, EViews and Excel. The module covers probability distributions and statistical inference, matrix algebra, simple and multiple linear regression models, diagnostic testing, dummy variable regressions, time series econometrics including cointegration and error correction models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5253, EC5304","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5333","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL MARKETS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is to offer a broad overview of financial assets traded in the money, options, and stock markets. It includes valuation of bonds and securities, analysis of options and futures contracts, asset pricing models and some applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5274/EC5333. In addition, candidates who have passed EC4209/EC4333 or its equivalent may, with the approval of the Head of the Department, be exempted to read module EC5274/ECA5333. For these candidates, the requirements of EC5274/ECA5333 as a prerequisite for other modules will then be waived. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5334","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE FINANCE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a theoretical and practical treatment of corporate financial theory for students who have completed an introductory course in financial economics. Topics covered in this course will include: an overview of financial management; comparisons of financial and real investment; capital budgeting and valuing real assets and real options; risk and return of assets; capital structure and dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions; applications of portfolio management techniques in corporate finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC5274/EC5333/ECA5333","Preclusion":"EC5269/EC5334","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5335","ModuleTitle":"DERIVATIVE SECURITIES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an in-depth analysis of the theories and models that are essential to the understanding of 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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5260","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5371","ModuleTitle":"ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This graduate module on economic growth and development is organised into three parts. Part 1 will survey alternative theories and approaches to economic growth and development. Part 2 will focus on development problems and strategies planning to poverty and income distribution, unemployment and rural-urban migration, agriculture, industry, trade and foreign resources. Part 3 will offer analysis of the development experiences of selected countries in ASEAN and East Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5262, EC5263, IZ5201, EC5371","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5373","ModuleTitle":"THE SINGAPORE ECONOMY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth study of Singapore's economic structure and development strategies in the context of a changing global and regional economic environment. It examines the various policy options available based on economic principles and theories. Thereby the course provides an opportunity for the application of theoretical concepts to the analysis of the Singapore Economy. A basic knowledge of micro and macro economics and applied economics such as development, public finance and monetary economics are very useful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5205, EC5255, EC5373","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5373R","ModuleTitle":"THE SINGAPORE ECONOMY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth study of Singapore's economic structure and development strategies in the context of a changing global and regional economic environment. It examines the various policy options available based on economic principles and theories. Thereby the course provides an opportunity for the application of theoretical concepts to the analysis of the Singapore Economy. A basic knowledge of micro and macro economics and applied economics such as development, public finance and monetary economics are very useful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5205, EC5255, EC5373","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5375","ModuleTitle":"Economic Growth in East Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to enhance understanding of economic growth by analysing the experience of East Asian countries.  By looking at both common and specific factors across the countries and related theoretical issues, it attempts to provide students with both analytical and realistic view on development process.  The major topics include catching-up debate, comparisons of Asian models, the role of the state, industrial and trade policy, foreign direct investment, globalisation, and the Asian financial crisis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC5266, IZ5212","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Applied Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is designed to help students become comfortable and creative as economic researchers and modelers. The course teaches both the principles of microeconomic theory and the fundamental concepts in the various fields of applied microeconomics, such as health economics, public economics and labour economics. Students will learn how to use various\r\neconomic tools to predict how various parties might respond to changes in public policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE1111","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Principles and Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces electrical engineering students to\nwhat engineers do and the engineer's thought process.\nThis is the first of a two-part module: Engineering\nPrinciples and Practice (EPP) I and II. Real engineering\nsystems will be used to show how engineers use different\ndisciplines of engineering, and combine them to make\nthings work. Through grasping engineering fundamentals,\nstudents learn how engineering systems work and fail\n(EPP I). Through learning where systems get energy and\nhow they are controlled, students learn how multidisciplinary\nconcepts are tied together (EPP II). The\nstudents will learn basic design, experimentation and\nevaluation of engineering systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"6-1-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EG1111 Engineering Principles and Practice I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2012","ModuleTitle":"Analytical Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the mathematical fundamentals of probability and statistics which are necessary in the study of integrated circuits,  communications, communication networks, control systems, signal processing, energy and new media. There is a strong emphasis on the application of these concepts to electrical and computer engineering problems, such as the Gaussian distribution in communications, random variable distributions for system reliability, Bayes theorem in parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing for signal detection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"(MA1505 and MA1506) or (MA1511 and MA1512)","Preclusion":"ST2334","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2023","ModuleTitle":"Signals and Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a fundamental course in signals and systems. Signals in electrical engineering play an important role in carrying information. Signals going through a system is an inevitable process. It allows engineers to understand the system. Thus in this course the relationship between signals and systems will be taught. The concepts which are important include time and frequency  domain representations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, spectrum of a signal, frequency response of systems (Bode diagrams), sampling theorem, linear time invariant systems, convolution, transfer functions, stability of feedback systems, modulation and filters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"MA1506 or MA1512","Preclusion":"EE2023E, CG2023, TEE2023","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2024","ModuleTitle":"Programming for Computer Interfaces","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the experience of programming devices and computer interfaces. The course builds upon the C language programming skills the students have learnt in the previous semester and teaches them how to utilize programming to build simple digital systems. The course culminates in an open-ended project in which students will have the opportunity to design and build a digital system of their choice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-2-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE2020 and CS1010E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2026","ModuleTitle":"Digital Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a first course that introduces fundamental digital logic, digital circuits, and programmable devices. This course provides students with an understanding of the building blocks of modern digital systems and methods of designing, simulating and realizing such systems. The emphasis of this module is on understanding the fundamentals of digital design across different levels of abstraction using hardware description languages, and developing a solid design perspective towards complex digital systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"EG1111","Preclusion":"EE2020","Corequisite":"EG1112, IT1007"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2027","ModuleTitle":"Electronic Circuits","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Building on the basic circuit concepts introduced through EG1112, this module introduces the operating principles of transistors and how they are used in amplifier circuits. It discusses the foundational concepts of transistor amplifiers and analyses their performance. It also introduces \noperational amplifiers as a circuit component and describes how functional analog circuits, which can be applied to solving complex engineering problems, can be designed and analysed using operational amplifiers.  LTSpice will be introduced as a circuit analysis tool.  To augment learning, \ntwo laboratory sessions will be included focusing on the topics of single transistor amplifiers and Op-Amp circuits, respectively.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"EG1112","Preclusion":"EE2021, CG2027","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2028","ModuleTitle":"Microcontroller Programming and Interfacing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students how to program microcontrollers and achieve computer interfacing using C programming and industry standard protocols. The course extends the C programming students have learnt earlier, covers microprocessor instruction sets and how to program microcontrollers to interface with other devices in order to build an embedded system. The course culminates in an assignment in which students design and build an embedded system that meets requirements and specifications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"IT1007, EE2026","Preclusion":"EE2024, CG2028","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2031","ModuleTitle":"Circuit and Systems Design Lab","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module emphasizes on the practical aspects related to modules EE2021 Device and Circuits and EE2022 Electrical Energy Systems. It also provides students with an integrated perspective about the two modules. Students will first learn about the device characterizations, such as diode, LED, solar cell, transistor, operational amplifiers, etc. They will then proceed to build interesting circuits blocks involving the devices learnt earlier. With these accumulated knowledge on device and circuit blocks, students will move on to system projects that require the integration of knowledge across different fields, such as devices, circuits and portable electrical energy systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-0-1.5-1.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2021 Devices and Circuits","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2032","ModuleTitle":"Signals & Communications Design Lab","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This lab module introduces students to the practical aspects of designing a communication system. This module builds on the concepts learnt in EE2011\r\nEngineering Electromagnetism and EE2023 Signals and Systems. Students will start the experiments with the Frequency Modulation (FM) technique in conjunction with a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). This is followed by experiments with FM demodulation techniques, simplex communication and duplex communication. Then students will learn about the reflection coefficient and plot it in the Smith Chart. Subsequently an antenna is designed and the building blocks of the communication system are characterized. Finally the complete communication system is assembled and measured.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-0-1.5-1.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2011 Engineering Electromagnetism and EE2023 Signals and Systems.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3031","ModuleTitle":"Innovation & Enterprise I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an engineering module that focuses on the conceptualization, design and development of technology oriented new products. It integrates innovation, product\r\nplanning, marketing, design and manufacturing functions of a company. This module gives students an opportunity to conceptualize and design a product which they will eventually prototype in another module (Innovation & Enterprise II). Thus it is designed for electrical engineering students to experience an integrated learning of innovation and enterprise pertaining to new product development\r\nwhere technology plays a central role. The major topics include innovation, opportunity management, identification of customers’ needs, product specification, design, planning, testing, manufacturing, and commercialization. Intellectual property and its relationship with all facets of new technology product design are also covered.\r\n\r\nGuest speakers from relevant industries will be invited to present practical aspects of innovation and new product development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TR3001 New Product Development\r\nEE3001 Project \r\nMT4003 Engineering Product Development","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3104C","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to RF and Microwave Systems & Circuits","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Wireless communication and sensing systems play an ever increasing role in society. This module introduces the RF and microwave hardware systems and circuits.\r\n\r\nThe applications include: GSM/CDMA, RFID, UWB, WLAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Radar and remote sensing","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"PC2020 (for AY2017 intake & after) ; EE2011 (for AY2016 intake & prior)","Preclusion":"EE3104E, TEE3104 Introduction to RF and Microwave Systems & Circuits.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3131C","ModuleTitle":"Communication Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Introductory overview of analog and digital communications. Advantages of digital over analog communications in the presence of noise. Analog and digital modulation techniques. Source coding and waveform quantization techniques. Channel noise and channel coding for error protection. Multiplexing and multiple access. Basics of wireless communications. Applications of wireless systems. Radio wave propagation and multipath fading. Transmitter and receiver antennas.\r\nFree-space and fiber optical communication systems. Optical transmitters, optical receivers, and optical channels. Introduction to data communications. Packet switching, line coding, framing, and error detection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"EE2023 Signals & Systems","Preclusion":"EE3103 Communications","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3131E","ModuleTitle":"Communication Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Introductory overview of analog and digital communications. Advantages of digital over analog communications in the presence of noise. Analog and digital modulation techniques. Source coding and waveform quantization techniques. Channel noise and channel coding for error protection. Multiplexing and multiple access. Basics of wireless communications. Applications of wireless systems. Radio wave propagation and multipath fading. Transmitter and receiver antennas.\r\nFree-space and fiber optical communication systems. Optical transmitters, optical receivers, and optical channels. Introduction to data communications. Packet switching, line coding, framing, and error detection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"(EE2009E and EE2010E) or EE2023E","Preclusion":"EE3103E, TEE3131","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3207E","ModuleTitle":"Computer Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches students the basics in the design of the various classes of microprocessors. Contents include design of simple micro-controllers, high performance CPU design using parallel techniques, memory organization and parallel processing systems. Topics also include the development of support tools to enable efficient usage of the developed microprocessor. The course emphasizes practical design and students are expected to be able to synthesize microprocessors at the gate level at the end of this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.75-2-5","Prerequisite":"EE2007E or EE2024E or TEE2028","Preclusion":"TEE3207","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3331C","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Feedback systems are ubiquitous in both the natural and engineered world. They are essential for maintaining our environment, enabling our transportation and communications systems; and are critical elements in our aerospace and industrial systems. For the most part, feedback control systems function accurately and reliably in the background. This course aims at introducing the magic of feedback, and tools for analysing and designing control systems. The  fundamental knowledge of feedback and the related area of control systems are useful to students with diverse interests. Topics covered include feedback principles, time and frequency analysis of control systems, and simple controller design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-1.5","Prerequisite":"EE2023 Signals and Systems","Preclusion":"EE2010 Systems & Control","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3331E","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Feedback systems are ubiquitous in both the natural and engineered world. They are essential for maintaining our environment, enabling our transportation and communications systems; and are critical elements in our aerospace and industrial systems. For the most part, feedback control systems function accurately and reliably in the background. This course aims at introducing the magic of feedback, and tools for analysing and designing control systems. The  fundamental knowledge of feedback and the related area of control systems are useful to students with diverse interests. Topics covered include feedback principles, time and frequency analysis of control systems, and simple controller design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-1.5","Prerequisite":"EE2023E","Preclusion":"EE2010E and TEE3331","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3408C","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Analog Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on integration of analog circuits on silicon using CMOS technology. The topics covered include processing and modeling background, basic circuits, reference circuit design, single stage amplifiers, operational amplifiers, noise issues and advanced design methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"CG2027/EE2027 (for AY2017 intake & after);\nEE2021 (for AY2016 intake & prior)","Preclusion":"EE3408E, TEE3408","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3408E","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Analog Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on integration of analog circuits on silicon using CMOS technology. The topics covered include processing and modeling background, basic circuits, reference circuit design, single stage amplifiers, operational amplifiers, noise issues and advanced design methods","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EE2021E or TEE2027","Preclusion":"TEE3408","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3431C","ModuleTitle":"Microelectronics Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Electronic devices are the basic building blocks of all electronic gadgets used in our daily life. A solid understanding of the fundamental device concepts is essential for the electrical engineer to keep up with the fast evolution of new device technology. This module emphasizes on the properties of electronic materials and the operation principles of key electronic devices including p-n diode, bipolar junction transistor (BJT), MOS capacitor and (MOSCAP). Additional issues related to dielectric\nmaterials and non- semiconductor materials will be introduced. Contacts between metal and semiconductor will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"Co-req : EE2027 / CG2027 / EE2021","Preclusion":"EE3406, EE2004, PC3235","Corequisite":"EE2027 / CG2027 / EE2021"},{"ModuleCode":"EE3506C","ModuleTitle":"Intro to Elect Energy Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles of modern electrical energy systems; including three-phase analysis, electric generations, electric loads, and power electronic converters. The module is designed specifically to help students develop a broad systems perspective and an understanding of the principal elements of electrical energy systems. The expectation is that students completing the module will be able to handle adequately the electrical aspects of a range of applications. This will serve as the foundation of higher-level topics in power engineering. Furthermore, students will be prepared to work effectively with electrical engineers on the joint solution of complex problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EG1112 / CG1111 (for AY2017 intake & after) ;\nEE1002 / EG1108 / CG1108 (for AY2016 & prior)","Preclusion":"EE3505C Electrical Energy Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3731C","ModuleTitle":"Signal Processing Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to signal processing methods. It is aimed at preparing students for high-level technical electives and graduate modules in signal processing and new media. The topics covered include: digital filtering, multirate digital signal processing, introduction to wavelet transform, probability and random signals, stochastic processes, singular value decomposition, principle component analysis and multimedia applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"(EE2012 or ST2334) and EE2023","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4001","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will do a research project over two semesters on a topic of current interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students learn how to apply skills acquired in the classroom and also think of innovative ways of solving problems. Apart from intrinsic rewards such as the pleasure of problem solving, students are able to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The objective of this module is to teach skills, such as questioning, forming hypotheses and gathering evidence. Students learn to work in a research environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Level 4 Standing","Preclusion":"CG4001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4031","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property: Harnessing Innovation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module takes a hands-on approach to IP management from early stages of technology and inventions to the later stages of commercialization. The idea is to provide pragmatic knowledge dealing with one of the most exciting avenues for economic growth and wealth creation. Those planning to pursue the path of a practising engineer will find the module most useful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MT5001: IP Management\nMT5010: Technology Intelligence & IP Strategy\nNote: Both are graduate level modules.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4101","ModuleTitle":"RF Communications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Radio and microwave systems are used for information transmission.  This module therefore introduces the student to a broad range of enabling knowledge and skills commonly employed by RF and microwave engineers to specify, analyse and design radio and microwave transmission systems.  Topics covered:  Time-varying EM fields: guided waves, evanescent modes and plane-wave propagation. Radiation: radiation mechanism, magnetic vector potential, current distribution on a thin wire, Hertzian dipole, Half-wave dipole & monopole. RF Antennas: parameters, aperture antennas and arrays.  RF Amplification: stability, gain and small-signal narrowband design.  RF Generation:  conditions for oscillation, oscillator design and dielectric resonators.   RF Receivers:  receiver and mixer parameters.  RF Systems: system gain and noise figure, satellite and terrestrial systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE3104C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4101E","ModuleTitle":"Radio-Frequency (RF) Communications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Radio and microwave systems are used for information transmission.  This module therefore introduces the student to a broad range of enabling knowledge and skills commonly employed by RF and microwave engineers to specify, analyse and design radio and microwave transmission systems.  Topics covered:  Time-varying EM fields: guided waves, evanescent modes and plane-wave propagation. Radiation: radiation mechanism, magnetic vector potential, current distribution on a thin wire, Hertzian dipole, Half-wave dipole & monopole. RF Antennas: parameters, aperture antennas and arrays.  RF Amplification: stability, gain and small-signal narrowband design.  RF Generation:  conditions for oscillation, oscillator design and dielectric resonators.   RF Receivers:  receiver and mixer parameters.  RF Systems: system gain and noise figure, satellite and terrestrial systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE2011E","Preclusion":"TEE4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4112","ModuleTitle":"Radio Frequency Design and Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Radio and microwave systems rely on efficient transmission and distribution of electromagnetic (EM) energy. Radio and microwave systems need to be immune from external EM interference and need to ensure that they do not cause interference of their own. To achieve these requirements, this module will equip and foster the students with balanced and particularly more hands-on oriented contents on radio frequency (RF) designs and practical systems, through live experiments, software learning, and real-life RF examples. Topics covered: transmission systems, resonator cavity, impedance matching network, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and shielding, multi-port scattering and corresponding measurement methods, radiation, and antenna characterizations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3.0-1.0-1.5-1.5-3.0","Prerequisite":"EE3104C","Preclusion":"EE4112E, TEE4112","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4204","ModuleTitle":"Computer Networks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth treatment of fundamental topics  of network design based on the Internet protocol stack model. It is aimed at making students understand how networks work through understanding of the underlying principles of sound network design.  This course covers topics including  network requirements, architecture, protocol stack models, Ethernet  Token Ring,  Wireless, and FDDI networks, bridges, switching and routing in IP and ATM networks,  and internetworking. Apart from learning the concepts in networks, the students will gain expertise in analyzing and designing networking protocols through mini-projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE2012 / ST2334.","Preclusion":"EE3204, EE3204E, TEE3204, TEE4204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4204E","ModuleTitle":"Computer Networks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth treatment of fundamental topics  of network design based on the Internet protocol stack model. It is aimed at making students understand how networks work through understanding of the underlying principles of sound network design.  This course covers topics including  network requirements, architecture, protocol stack models, Ethernet  Token Ring,  Wireless, and FDDI networks, bridges, switching and routing in IP and ATM networks,  and internetworking. Apart from learning the concepts in networks, the students will gain expertise in analyzing and designing networking protocols through mini-projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"TE2003","Preclusion":"CS2105 and CS3103 and TEE3204, EE3204E, TEE4204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4211","ModuleTitle":"Data Science for the Internet of Things","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers data analytics for the Internet of\nThings. It starts with an introduction to the Internet of\nThings (IoT) systems, including the enabling technologies,\nIoT network architectures and protocols. IoT systems\nhave applications such as semiconductor manufacturing,\nsmart power grids, and healthcare. The module then\ncovers data science fundamentals such as Bayesian\nstatistics, classification, supervised learning, unsupervised\nlearning, and deep learning. The module also covers\nbasic machine learning algorithms such as decision trees,\nlogistic regression, support vector machines, and neural\nnetworks. Students will visualize and analyze real-world\ndata sets via practical IoT case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"- EE2012 Analytical Methods in ECE / ST2334 Probability and Statistics\n- Familiarity with scientific programming language such as Python.\n- All assignments in the class will be in Python.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4218","ModuleTitle":"Embedded Hardware System Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to enable students to understand and be able to practise the principles of designing complex embedded systems. After completing this module, students must be able to translate system specifications into executable computation models using a high level specification language and map these formal specifications into a register-transfer level hardware description language (HDL) that can be implemented on an FPGA.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMain topics covered include: Methodology for designing embedded systems; specification and modelling of systems; architectures of embedded systems; mapping specifications into architectures; rapid prototyping on FPGA platforms.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents are required to implement an embedded system by going though the complete design flow with state-of-the-art Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2028 or CG2028 (for AY2017 intake & after) ; EE2024 (for AY2016 intake & prior)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4303","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover sensors, instrumentation and control systems commonly used in the industry. The sensor and instrumentation part includes topics such as signal processing and conversion, transducers and actuators, instrumentation amplifiers, non-linear amplifiers, issues pertaining to grounds, shields and power supplies. The control portion covers the evolution and types of control systems, centralized control, direct digital control (DDC), distributed control systems (DCS), fieldbuses, PID control: tuning methods and refinements, auto-tuning principles and implementation, available industrial PID controllers and their operation. It will include other common control systems such as feed-forward, cascade, ratio, selective, split range, time-delay compensation, sequence control and PLC.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE3331C","Preclusion":"EE3302, EE3302E, TEE3302, TEE4303","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4303E","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover sensors, instrumentation and control systems commonly used in the industry. The sensor and instrumentation part includes topics such as signal processing and conversion, transducers and actuators, instrumentation amplifiers, non-linear amplifiers, issues pertaining to grounds, shields and power supplies. The control portion covers the evolution and types of control systems, centralized control, direct digital control (DDC), distributed control systems (DCS), fieldbuses, PID control: tuning methods and refinements, auto-tuning principles and implementation, available industrial PID controllers and their operation. It will include other common control systems such as feed-forward, cascade, ratio, selective, split range, time-delay compensation, sequence control and PLC.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2010E or EE3331E","Preclusion":"TEE3302, EE3302E, TEE4303","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4305","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Fuzzy / Neural Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental knowledge, theories and applications of fuzzy logic and neural networks. It examines the principles of fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic, which leads to fuzzy inference and control. It also gives students an understanding of the structures and learning process of a neural network. Topics covered include: fuzzy set theory, fuzzy systems and control, basic concepts of neural networks, single-layer and multilayer perceptrons, self-organizing maps and neural network training.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"EE2023","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4435","ModuleTitle":"Modern Transistors and Memory Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to equip students with the physical foundation of metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) device physics and the theoretical background for understanding end applications in modern transistors and memory devices (e.g., Flash, phase change random access memory, etc.). Upon the successful completion of\r\nthis module, the student is expected to gain an understanding on the principles of operation and physics of modern MOS transistors and memory devices. Such knowledge is useful for careers in the wafer fabrication plants, foundries, design houses and the microelectronics industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"CG2027/EE2027 and co-req EE3431C (for AY2017 intake & after) ; Pre-req EE2021 and co-req EE3431C (for AY2016 intake & prior)","Preclusion":"TEE4435, EE4435E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4435E","ModuleTitle":"Modern Transistors and Memory Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to equip students with the physical foundation of metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) device physics and the theoretical background for understanding end applications in modern transistors and memory devices (e.g., Flash, phase change random access memory, etc.). Upon the successful completion of this module, the student is expected to gain an understanding on the principles of operation and physics of modern MOS transistors and memory devices. Such knowledge is useful for careers in the wafer fabrication plants, foundries, design houses and the microelectronics industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE2021E or TEE2027","Preclusion":"EE4408E, EE4412E, TEE4435","Corequisite":"EE3431E"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4436","ModuleTitle":"Fabrication Process Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In the new information age, fabrication process technology continues to be employed in the manufacturing of ultrahigh density integrated circuits such as microprocessor devices in computers. This module focuses on the major process technologies and basic building blocks used in the fabrication of integrated circuits and other microelectronic devices (e.g., solar cells). Understanding of fabrication processes is essential for undergraduate students who wish to develop their professional career in the microelectronics industry such as in wafer fabrication plants, foundries and design houses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5–0.5–2.5-4","Prerequisite":"CG2027/EE2027 (for AY2017 intake & after) ; EE2021 (for AY2016 intake & prior)","Preclusion":"EE4411, EE4411E, EE4436E, TEE4436","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4436E","ModuleTitle":"Fabrication Process Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"In the new information age, fabrication process technology continues to be employed in the manufacturing of ultra-high density integrated circuits such as microprocessor devices in computers. This module focuses on the major process technologies and basic building blocks used in the fabrication of integrated circuits and other microelectronic devices (e.g., solar cells). Understanding of fabrication processes is essential for undergraduate students who wish to develop their professional career in the microelectronics industry such as in wafer fabrication plants, foundries and design houses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"EE2021E or TEE2027","Preclusion":"EE4411E, TEE4436","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4501","ModuleTitle":"Power System Management And Protection","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Modelling of power systes: bus admittance and bus impedance matrices, network building algorithms. Load flow studies: problem formulation, computer solution techniques; economic load dispatch. Energy market restructuring. Fault analysis: symmetrical components, sequence impedance networks, symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. Protection: components, differential, and earth fault protection systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3.0-1.0-0.5-1.5-4.0","Prerequisite":"EE3505C (for AY2016 intake & prior) ;\nEE3506C (for AY2017 intake & after)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4502","ModuleTitle":"Electric Drives & Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Motion control in industrial, commercial and transportation systems is carried out using electric drives. This module provides students with the working knowledge of various components of an electrical drive system and their control for efficient energy conversion. Students would be taught the basic principle of operation of variable speed DC and AC Drive systems. After completion of this module, students are expected to select and size electrical drives for any given application and should be able to perform design of different drive components. The topics covered are: Characteristics and sizing of power semiconductor controlled electric drives; DC motor drives: speed and torque control; Induction motor drives: voltage control and variable frequency control;\r\nDrives application examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0.5-1-1-3.5","Prerequisite":"Pre-req: EE2025. \nCo-req: EE3505C - for AY2016 intake ; Co-req: EE3506C - for AY2017 intake","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"EE3505C - for AY2016 intake, EE3506C - for AY2017 intake"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4704","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts underlying digital image processing and techniques for manipulating and analysing image data. This course will provide students with a good foundation in computer vision and image processing, which is important for those intending to proceed to biomedical engineering, intelligent systems and multimedia signal processing. The following topics are taught:  elements of a vision system, image acquisition, 2-D discrete Fourier transform, image enhancement techniques, theoretical basis and techniques for image compression, segmentation methods including edge detection, feature extraction including texture measurement, and object recognition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"CG2023, EE2023","Preclusion":"CS4243, EE3206, EE3206E, TEE3206, TEE4704.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5002","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY MODULE II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5003","ModuleTitle":"ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5026","ModuleTitle":"Machine Learning for Data Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces machine learning methods and\ntheir applications for data analytics. Students taking this\ncourse will learn modern machine learning techniques\nincluding classification, regression and generative models\nand algorithms as well as how to apply them to data\nanalytics. The course starts with machine learning basics\nand some classical machine learning methods, followed by\nsupervised and unsupervised data clustering, data\ndimensionaliy reduction for visualization and data\nclassification. The students are expected to have solid\nbackground knowledge on calculus, linear algebra,\nprobability and basic statistics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Basic programming knowledge","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5027","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Pattern Recognition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The main objectives of this graduate module are to equip\nstudents with the fundamentals of statistical pattern\nrecognition (SPR) algorithms and techniques. PR deals\nwith automated classification, identification, and/or\ncharacterisations of signals/data from various sources.\nBecause real world data is noisy and uncertain, we will\nfocus on SPR techniques, with particular emphasis on the\ntheoretical foundations of various techniques. Topics\ncovered include: fundamentals of parameter estimation\n(maximum likelihood, maximum-a-posteriori, posterior\npredictive), supervised learning, generative models, naive\nBayes, discriminative models, logistic regression, nonparametric\ntechniques, Bayesian decision theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"This course assumes students have taken an\nundergraduate probability/statistics course, an\nundergraduate programming course and have at least a\nbasic linear algebra background, all of which should be\ncovered in a typical electrical engineering or computer\nscience undergraduate program.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5101","ModuleTitle":"LINEAR SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"linear system theory is the core of modern control appropaches, such as optimal, robust, adaptive and multi-variable control. This module develops a solid understanding of the fundamentals of linear systems analysis and design using the state space approach. Topics covered include state space representation of systems; solution of state equations; stability analysis using Lyapunov methods; controllability and observability; linear state feedback design; asymptotic observer and compensator design, decoupling and servo control. This module is a must for higher degree students in control engineering, robotics or servo engineering. It is also very useful for those who are interested in signal processing and computer engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MCH5201, ME5401, EE5101R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5103","ModuleTitle":"Computer Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to introduce the basic concepts and design methods of computer/microprocessor based control schemes. Techniques for discrete-time control realization will also be discussed. After attending the course, the students will acquire the basic skills on designing simple controllers for real time systems, know how to analyze the system responses and evaluate the controller performance. The topics covered are: discrete system analysis; pole-placement design, basic predictive control, digital PID controllers; implementation issues (sampling theorem, aliasing, discretization errors) and real-time realization using system control software such as Matlab and Labview.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Background knowledge such as EE2010 or equivalent","Preclusion":"ME5403, EE5103R, MCH5103/TD5241","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5104","ModuleTitle":"ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to introduce the basic concepts and design methods of adaptive control. The concepts underlying adaptive control schemes, such as Lyapunov-based direct adaptive control scheme, self-tuning regulator and model reference adaptive control, will be studied in detail. Least squares estimate and the issues related to parameter adaptation will also be introduced. To provide an understanding of an alternative to \"adaptation\", the concept and basic design of variable structure control will be discussed. Case studies of various engineering control problems will be used throughout the course to provide insights and useful design guideline.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R / ME5401 Linear Systems","Preclusion":"EE6104 Adaptive Control Systems (Advanced)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5110","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Automation and Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module offers students timely and updated coverage of a wide range of topics relevant to automation and control engineering tapping on the latest and diverse range of developments in the repertoire of the control group, such as the delivery of a measured collation of automation and control system designs applied to real problems of a diverse nature and which are not easily and directly available from standard literature.The nature of the module allows the flexibility for recent topics, problems and solutions to be shared with the students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE6110 Special Topics in Automation and Control (Advanced)","Corequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R Linear Systems (cross-listedwith ME5401) OR EE5103 / EE5103R Computer Control Systems (cross-listed with ME5403) OR EE4302 Advanced Control Systems"},{"ModuleCode":"EE5133","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Signal Processing Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give a balanced treatment on the use of statistical signal processing and estimation theory techniques for engineering applications in\r\ncommunications, filtering and array processing. While having theoretical rigor, the module will also emphasize the realizability and implementation of algorithms based on prediction, estimation, spectral analysis and optimum processing on existing digital processing systems. The module will include hands-on design sessions where some processing algorithms will be designed, implemented and evaluated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EE4131 Random Signals, or\r\nEE5306 Random Signal Analysis, or\r\nEE5137R Stochastic Processes","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE5137","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to serve as an advanced course in stochastic processes for research students specializing in communications and networks as well as other research areas that deal intensively with stochastic signal analysis and processing. Topics include: concepts and classification of stochastic processes; special processes (binary transmission, telegraph, random walk, Wiener-Levy, Poisson); transmission of stochastic processes through systems; stochastic integrals and ergodicity; bandlimited processes; Gaussian processes;\r\nMarkov processes; Markov chains; counting processes. These topics will be treated with sufficient mathematical rigour so that students will learn various statistical concepts and their inter-relationships in the way of a connected theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5306, EE5137R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5303","ModuleTitle":"MICROWAVE ELECTRONICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"With emphasis on fundamentals, this module develops analysis methods that are used to understand the operation and design of solid-state microwave electronic circuits commonly used in microwave systems.  Methods for simulating nonlinear microwave circuits and processing of circuit parameters will be discussed. Major topics include: Linear circuit parameter conversion. Analysis of nonlinear microwave circuits. Lossy match, lossy feedback, distributed and power amplifiers. Oscillator theory; diode and transistor oscillators. Frequency multiplication, division and synthesis.  Microwave frequency conversion, mixer analysis, single-ended and balanced mixers, diode and transistor mixers, image rejection, mixer noise.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Requires background knowledge such as EE4101, EE4104 or EE4112","Preclusion":"EE5303R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5308","ModuleTitle":"ANTENNA ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with fundamental concepts, principles and theory for the analysis, design and measurement of antennas such as wire, aperture and microstrip and slot antennas. Students will learn fundamental concepts behind antenna theory and design, the latest methodologies employed for antenna analysis and measurement, and most importantly, how a desired antenna system can be efficiently designed from initial specifications by means of simple practical engineering procedures and CAD tools. This specialised module is recommended for graduate students specialising in microwave/RF theory and techniques. This module is supplementary for the general area of communication systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"Requires undergraduate 2nd year background knowledge on EM Waves &\r\nFields; and Engineering Maths","Preclusion":"EE5308R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5310","ModuleTitle":"Communication Networking Fundamentals","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and concepts of computer communication networks. The course covers four main layers of the\r\nnetwork protocol stack: link, network, transport and application. The fundamental design principles of each layer are presented. Issues related to the performance of each layer are explored in detail. The course uses case studies to expose students to real-world networking protocols and presents the design principles that motivated the development of these protocols. The course also includes an examination of the security aspects of each layer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Basic probability at the level of EE2012 and basic networking concepts at the level of EE3204 and EE4210","Preclusion":"EE6310 Communication Networking Fundamentals (Advanced)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5434","ModuleTitle":"Microelectronic Processes and Integration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim  of this module  is to  provide  the  crucial  understanding of semiconductor  processes and integration technologies that are extensively used to fabricate modern electronic devices. This module covers important aspects of microelectronic processes and integration. The students will develop in-depth understanding of various unit process and of integrating the unit processes to design a  device  that  meets  electrical  performance  specification.  The  topics  covered  include  oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation Isolation, plasma etching process, thin film deposition, metal interconnects, lithography and pattern transfer technique, gate module technology, shallow junction technology, and CMOS Integration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"EE3431C or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5515, EE5516, EE5432R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5439","ModuleTitle":"Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course presents the fundamentals of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS), culminating in advanced concepts and applications. Major topics covered include electrostatic actuation and capacitive sensing, piezoelectric actuation and sensing, thermal actuation and sensing, optical MEMS devices and nanophotonics, CMOS MEMS devices, inertial sensors, RF MEMS devices, resonators and clocking, NEMS sensors, energy harvesters, and packaging technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE4411 Silicon Processing Technology or CN4217 Processing of Microelectronic  Materials or equivalent.","Preclusion":"EE6439 Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems (M/NEMS) (Advanced)\r\nEE5520 Micro/Nanoelectromechanical Systems (M/NEMS)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE5502","ModuleTitle":"MOS DEVICES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) has been the main technology used in ULSI system. This module presents the full complement of fundamental CMOS device physics with its applications. It incorporates introductory concepts, MOS capacitor, long channel MOSFETs, short channel MOSFETs, MOS IC and technology, and MOS IC applications. This module is targeted at electrical engineering students who already have a basic knowledge of semiconductor device physics and technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5507","ModuleTitle":"Analog Integrated Circuits Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth coverage of the analysis and design of analog integrated circuits. The topics taught in this module include single transistor amplifiers, current sources and mirrors, current and voltage references, operational amplifiers, feedback theory and stability, noise analysis, oscillators, S/H circuits and comparators. This module is targeted at those electrical engineering students who have interests in IC design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Requires background knowledge such as EE3408 or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5507R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5508","ModuleTitle":"SEMICONDUCTOR FUNDAMENTALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides background knowledge of physics of electrical and optical properties of bulk and low dimensional semiconductor materials. The topics covered are as follows: Quantum mechanics: Schrodinger equation, particle in a box, tunneling effect, harmonic oscillator, time- independent perturbation theory. Solid state physics: crystal lattices, band theory, lattice vibration, the Fermi-Dirac distribution function and Fermi level, donor and acceptor states and carrier concentrations. Electrical properties of semiconductors, drift, diffusion, generation, recombination, trapping and tunneling. Optical properties of semiconductors, optical constants, optical absorption, radiative transition and luminescence, exciton effect, etc. Ternary and quaternary compound semiconductors, heterostructures, quantum wells and superlattices, quantum effect devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(Undergraduate physics and mathematics AND Electronics materials courses) OR\r\nEE2004: Semiconductor Devices OR\r\nEE3406: Microelectronic Materials OR\r\nEE3431C: Microelectronics Materials & Devices","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5518","ModuleTitle":"VLSI DIGITAL CIRCUIT DESIGN","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module guides the students with the design aspects of digital integrated circuits. It covers concepts of basic digital CMOS building blocks, combinational and sequential logic circuits, dynamic logic circuits, interconnect, timing and power issue of the digital integrated circuits. Low-power design and design verification are also covered in this module. The concepts are implemented and enhanced through assignments and several projects that involve practical design and use of design tools. This module provides the students with a solid background on analysis and design of the custom digital integrated circuits. Maximum class size 50.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"Requires background knowledge such as EE2020, EE4415\r\nor equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5518R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with\nwork attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5702","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module forms one of the three core modules for the students specializing in Power and Energy area. It provides the necessary fundamentals in power systems analysis. Current advancement in power systems is also discussed through case studies in a seminar style. Various topics to be covered are: Advanced power flow analysis; Power flow equation and solution techniques; Optimal power flow; Economic dispatch; Introduction to power system state estimation; Least square state estimation and Introduction to power system controls and stability analysis. This module acts as a pre-requisite for graduate students to pursue other advanced level courses in Power Systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Requires background knowledge of EE4501 Power System\r\nManagement & Protection or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5702R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5703","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Drives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module forms one of the foundation modules for all students who want to specialise in Electric Energy System Engineering. The aim of the module is to introduce the various components of Electric Drives. The role of electric drives in modern industrial automation will be emphasised. The importance of using Adjustable Speed Drives for energy conservation would also be highlighted. Various types of electric drives such as AC, DC, SRM and special drives such as PMSM drives will be introduced and their steady-state as well as transient performances will be discussed. This module has direct industrial relevance and would be useful not only to electrical but also to mechanical engineering students working in the areas of automation and mechatronics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Undergraduate knowledge in Electric Drives, e.g. EE4502 or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5703R, MCH5203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5731","ModuleTitle":"Visual Computing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Computer vision involves complex information processing tasks, making sense of visual signals and retrieving information from them. The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction of various advanced topics in computer vision. This course covers: radiometry, texture, feature matching, segmentation, and image/video editing. It will focus on both the principles of these vision problems and their associated mathematical and computational tools. By the end of this module, students are expected to be able to identify important and current\r\nvision problems, read and understand research papers in the area, and lead discussions on related topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Knowledge of programming (C/C++ or Matlab), Math (Linear algebra, statistics, etc.) required.","Preclusion":"EE6904, EE5731R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5831","ModuleTitle":"Electromagnetic Wave Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches basic theories and applications of electromagnetic waves. Topics include: Fundamentals include quasi-static and dynamic solutions to Maxwell's equations, plane-wave propagation and scattering, guiding structure and cavity, behavior at interface between media, Green's functions, and method of moment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5831R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5902","ModuleTitle":"Multiprocessor Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the design and analysis of high performance computer architectures with respect to several aspects of the multiple computer systems. Issues such as scalability, architectural issues, parallelism, performance metrics, and programming, are considered. The main intent of this course is to stay tuned with the current technology trend and to meet the requirements of the modern computer industry. The syllabus has the following four distinct major topics - Theory of Parallelism, Hardware Technology Overview, Scalable Architectures for High Performance Systems, Parallel Programming Concepts. This course serves as a strong foundation to those who wish to set their career (research and/or employment) in the domain of computer architectures, parallel and distributed processing, and software engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Requires background knowledge such as EE3204, EE3207 or\r\nequivalent","Preclusion":"EE5902R, TD5180A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5907","ModuleTitle":"Pattern Recognition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Pattern recognition deals with automated classification, identification, and/or characterizations of signals/data from various sources. The main objectives of this graduate module are to equip students with knowledge of common statistical pattern recognition (PR) algorithms and techniques. Course will contain project-based work involving use of PR algorithms. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to analyze a given pattern recognition problem, and determine which standard technique is applicable, or be able to modify existing algorithms to engineer new algorithms to solve the problem. Topics covered include: Decision theory, Parameter estimation, Density estimation, Non-parametric techniques, Supervised learning, Dimensionality reduction, Linear discriminant functions, Clustering, Unsupervised learning, Feature extraction and Applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.75-0-0-2-5.25","Prerequisite":"Requires background knowledge such as EE2012 Analytical Methods or CS1101S","Preclusion":"EE5907R, EE5026 or EE5027","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6104","ModuleTitle":"ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS (ADVANCED)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to provide an in-depth coverage of adaptive control concepts and design methods. It is tailored for students who are pursuing research in the field of advanced control systems. Topics covered include Lyapunov-based direct adaptive control scheme, self-tuning regulator, model reference adaptive control, variable structure control and least squares estimation. Case studies of various engineering control problems will be used to provide insights and useful design guideline. In addition, students are expected to complete a self-study project that will expose them to the most recent advances in adaptive control theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4.5-3","Prerequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R / ME5401 Linear Systems","Preclusion":"EE5104 Adaptive Control Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6110","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Automation and Control (Advanced)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module offers students timely and updated coverage of a wide range of topics relevant to automation and control engineering tapping on the latest and diverse range of developments in the repertoire of the control group. It is only open to research students. The topics covered will be formulated to contain unsolved problems and issues. These will be of a sufficient size and nature to induce excitement in independent projects for students to explore. Students can choose the problems that are aligned with their thesis topics to complement their research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5110 Special Topics in Automation and Control","Corequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R Linear Systems (cross-listed with ME5401) OR EE5103 / EE5103R Computer Control Systems (crosslisted with ME5403)"},{"ModuleCode":"EE6131","ModuleTitle":"Wireless Communications (Advanced)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers various basic and selected advanced topics in wireless communication. It begins with an overview of current wireless systems and standards, followed by a mathematical characterization of the wireless channel. It then examines the fundamental capacity limits of wireless channels and the\r\ncharacteristics of the capacity-achieving transmission strategies. This part is followed by practical digital modulation techniques and their performance under wireless channel impairments, including diversity techniques to compensate for flat-fading, multicarrier modulation to combat frequency-selective fading, and multiple antenna space-time communications. The course concludes with a discussion of various practical multiple access schemes in wireless cellular systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE5137/EE5137R or EE5306","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6310","ModuleTitle":"Communication Networking Fundamentals (Advanced)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an in-depth treatment of the fundamental principles and concepts of computer communication networks. The course divides the discussion in terms of fours layers: link, network, transport and application. For each layer, the course first presents the fundamental design principles and an\r\nin-depth analysis of factors that affect the overall system performance. Next, the course uses these design principles to describe the design of state-of-theart\r\nas well as real-world protocols for each layer. The course also includes an examination of the security aspects of each layer. Issues on the design and implementation of actual protocols will be addressed through a design project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Basic probability at the level of EE2012 and basic networking concepts at the level of EE3204 and EE4210","Preclusion":"EE5310 Communication Networking Fundamentals","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6435","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Concepts in Nanoelectronics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on advanced solid-state physics and quantum transport in nano-scale devices. This module is designed for students to learn the latest developments in nanoelectronics and devices. Major topics include the advanced theory of electronic structures of novel materials, quantum transport theory, and their applications to novel nanoelectronic devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EE5431 or EE5431R","Preclusion":"EE5209 and EE5521","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6438","ModuleTitle":"Magnetic materials and devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of magnetism, magnetic materials and devices and related applications in data storage from the electrical engineering perspective. As this module is\r\nintended to help students who are doing research in relevant areas to master both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques in areas of magnetism and magnetic materials, a significant portion of this module will be devoted to the coverage of various types of characterization techniques of magnetic materials. Apart from attending lectures, students will also have to do a presentation on selected topics relevant to contents covered in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE5431/EE5431R or EE5433R","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6439","ModuleTitle":"Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems (Advanced)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course presents the fundamentals of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS), culminating in advanced concepts and applications. Major topics covered include electrostatic actuation and capacitive sensing, piezoelectric actuation and sensing, thermal actuation and sensing, optical MEMS devices and nanophotonics, CMOS MEMS devices, inertial sensors, RF MEMS devices, resonators and clocking, NEMS sensors, energy harvesters, and packaging technology. Intended for research students, the module includes a project involving the design of MEMS/NEMS devices through detailed modelling and simulation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE4411 Silicon Processing Technology or CN4217 Processing of Microelectronic Materials or equivalent.","Preclusion":"EE5439 Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems (M/NEMS)\r\nEE5520 Micro/Nanoelectromechanical Systems (M/NEMS)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE6733","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics on Vision and Machine Learning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to give graduate students a comprehensive understanding of topics at the confluence of computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning and image processing. This module will expose students to the most recent research and highlight the foundations and trends in these fields. We will discuss selected papers on most recent research problems, with topics covering lighting, geometry, image processing, medical image analysis, recognition and machine learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE5907/EE5907R and EE5731/EE5731R","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6990","ModuleTitle":"Research Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Module is for PhD students. Students are required to undertake two research\r\nattachments each with 2 MC on an S/U grading basis. By having two research attachments, a student will not be confined to just one research\r\narea. Students will have the flexibility to be attached to two different supervisors or labs and be exposed to different research areas or topics, before deciding on their research interests. A faculty member can supervise the same student for two research attachments. Research attachments can also be conducted during the holidays. All research attachments have to be completed in the first year. Students are required to write a report including literature survey and make oral presentation to the supervisor. Grading is on S/U by the supervisor. Explanation should be provided by the supervisor if an “Unsatisfactory” grade is awarded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ECE PhD student","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG1111","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Principles and Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is part 1 of a 2-module package that introduces Year 1engineering students to what engineers do and to the engineer's thought process. These modules are Engineering Principles and Practice (EPP) I and II.\r\n\r\nEPP I will focus on the engineering principle of how systems work and fail and the engineering practice of how they are designed, built and valued. Students will be presented a practical engineering system, e.g., a drone or an underwater autonomous vehicle, or an engineering event, e.g., the Challenger space shuttle disaster. They are then guided to deconstruct the system into interconnected sub-systems. Through group discussions, they will be guided to explain using engineering principles how the system works and could fail through the interactions of its various component sub-systems. These interactions in the form of forces, energy flow or mass flow will then be analysed and the impact of their variation will be evaluated. Through these students will learn that practical engineering systems are not silos of specific engineering disciplines and that engineers use scaling techniques to analyse, model, design and build systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-2-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG1603","ModuleTitle":"TIP - Product & Business Plan Competition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"EG1603 is a hands-on, competitive, experiential learning module that is ideal for students to gain insight, confidence, and basic capabilities about the theoretical and practical aspects of technopreneurship. The course is setup as a competition to emulate the competitive nature of industry and intensify the learning. Student teams will participate in several boot camps at the start of the module and receive advice from mentors throughout. The intention is to develop a (technical) solution for a specified problem and a viable business model to be combined into a business plan that is presented to judges at the end of the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2301","ModuleTitle":"Case Studies in Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module will expose students to the broader considerations which are necessary for the design of complex engineering systems. Students will be taught through a number of case studies which demonstrate due deliberations to sustainability, entrepreneurship, project risk management, intellectual property, and user oriented design. For example, one case study involves the work of a non-governmental organisation which is helping to develop a rural community in Cambodia. The issues considered include the concern for the sustainability of the livelihood of the inhabitants in the community as well as the environment. Other case studies are presented to demonstrate the success behind a start-up company, the importance of good project management in the design of a complex engineering system, and the need for user-centric designs. Each case has a unique set of learning outcomes. At the end of the module, students will be tasked to build their own case study around a project of their interest. Non-engineering students are welcomed to participate in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG2311","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Space Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide an overview and basic knowledge of space systems. The topics covered include satellite classification, space environment, various subsystems that are the fundamental building blocks of a space system. In addition, typical satellite mission payloads and general ground and launch segments will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"H2 Physics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EG2312","ModuleTitle":"Radar Theory and Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces basic radar theory and techniques. The objective is to provide a good understanding of radar principles, supported by weekly MATLAB sessions in which key concepts are worked out into computational examples. Groups of students also work together to develop the signal processing of an actual Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar. At the end of the module students will have a good understanding of radar principles as well as the ability to implement several functions in MATLAB.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-2-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Professionalism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to alert and sensitise students on the kinds of situations that may arise in his professional career and teaches students to improve his/her skills in appreciating and dealing with the moral challenges posed by such situations. Students will acquire skills in dealing with ethical issues, learn about the 'codes of ethics' set by professional bodies and intellectual property rights and protection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-0-0-4.5-7.5","Prerequisite":"ES1501A, ES1501B, ES1501C, EG1413/ES1531 and Year 2 status","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2604","ModuleTitle":"Innovation Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"Students will be engaged on a hands-on basis, as they work in pairs under the guidance of a group of faculty members, to create a novel outcome of practical significance. Students identify a problem and propose the solution(s) of which will improve our quality of life. Topics learnt in this module include problem definition and analysis, method of irritation, idea-generation methods and solutions, creativity and innovation, critical evaluation, intellectual property protection, and commercialisation of ideas and products with real-life case studies. At the end of the programme, students produce a prototype or a demonstrable system and make a presentation to convince others of the value of the proposed idea, procedure or device. Teams may be formed by the course coordinators. The module is graded on CS/CU basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"This is an introductory module for students of all backgrounds.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2605","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2606B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG3301R","ModuleTitle":"DCP Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the implementation and realization of an engineering design concept. It provides an avenue for students to experience an integrated design process\r\nwhere technology plays a central role. Students will go through thorough design steps from reviewing the conceptual system design, breaking down the system\r\ndesign into component design, prototyping at various stages of design, fabrication, and validating the design intents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.5-0-1.5-10-3","Prerequisite":"Stage 2 standing.","Preclusion":"ESP3902: Major Design Project 1 (4 MC)\nESP3903: Major Design Project 2 (4 MC)\nBN2203: Introduction to Bioengineering Design (4 MC)\nBN3101: Biomedical Engineering Design (6 MC)\nCG3002: Embedded Systems Design Project (6 MC)\nEE3001: Project (4 MC)\nEE3031: Innovation & Enterprise I (4 MC)\nEE3032: Innovation & Enterprise II (6 MC)\nIE3100M: Systems Design Project (12 MC)\nME3101: Mechanical Systems Design I (4 MC)\nME3102: Mechanical Systems Design II (4 MC)\nESE4501: Design Project (4 MC)\nMLE3103: Materials Design and Selection (4 MC)\nMLE4102: Design Project (4 MC)\nEG3301: DCC Project (10MC)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG3611","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This internship module is for students who are admitted\ninto the B.Eng. degree requiring a compulsory 24-week\ninternship. The type of internship varies according to the\nprogrammes. Internships integrate knowledge and theory\nlearned in the classroom with practical application and skill\ndevelopment in a professional setting. It enables students\nto learn about the latest developments in the industries\nand to interact with engineers and other professionals as\nthey join projects or tasks that help to develop or enhance\ntheir skills whilst contributing to the organization. Students\ncan apply for the approved internships publicised by the\nfaculty or seek approval for self-sourced internships.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-36-4","Prerequisite":"Students should be of or are expected to be at least Stage 3 in standing.\nStudent should complete CFG career coaching modules (to be finalized) prior to start of internship.","Preclusion":"EG3601 Industrial Attachment Programme\nEG3602 Vacation Internship Programme\nEG3612 Vacation Internship Programme","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG4301","ModuleTitle":"DCP Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will apply knowledge and skills acquired in the earlier years to develop innovative ways of solving problems in their DCP projects. These projects may be a continuation/extension of their projects from EG3301R to deliver integrated, improved and optimized solutions to their original design problems, or fresh projects that arise from new problems.  \n\nAt the end of this module, students are expected to be able to:\n-Identify and formulate a problem/question of interest.\n-Propose a solution/study to address the problem/question through use of appropriate methodologies.\n-Implement the proposed solution/study.\n-Assess whether proposed solution/study effectively addresses the problem/question based on appropriate performance indicators.\n-Draw meaningful conclusions and make improvements to methodology or proposed solution/study based on proper analyses and interpretation of results/observations.\n-Present and defend their work in the appropriate written and verbal forms.\n-Perform their work in a timely, professional and independent manner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-3-9-3","Prerequisite":"Year 4","Preclusion":"ESP4901: Research Project (12 MC)\nBN4101R: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nCN4118R: B.Eng. Dissertation (10 MC)\nCG4001: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nEE4001: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nIE4100: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nME4101: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nCE4104: B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MC)\nESE4502: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nMLE4101: B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nBN4101 B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nCG4003 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nCN4118 B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nEE4002R Research Capstone (8 MCs)\nESE4502R B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nIE4100R B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nME4101A B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nMLE4101A B.Eng. Dissertation (6 MCs)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG4301A","ModuleTitle":"Ideas to Start-up","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurial\nstudents to launch their product/solution. It brings in the\nprinciples of the Lean Launchpad and the Disciplined\nEntrepreneurship framework to accelerate students’\nunderstanding of the entrepreneurial process and enables\nfurther development of their ideas/projects into viable and\nsustainable ventures. In the process, students will learn to\nidentify the customer and market, determine the business\nmodel, and develop a minimum viable product (MVP)\nusing design and engineering skills that they have\ngarnered throughout their undergraduate study. Students\nwill also learn the mechanics of venture creation, for\nexample company formation, fund raising and more.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"2-0-0-10-3","Prerequisite":"EG3301R DCP Project or Year 4 students who already\nhave project/product ideas","Preclusion":"EG4301 DCP B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MC)\nBN4101 B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nBN4101R B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nCE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nCG4001 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nCG4003 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nCN4118 B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nCN4118R B.Eng. Dissertation (10 MCs)\nEE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nEE4002R Research Capstone (8 MCs)\nESP4901 Research Project (12 MCs)\nESE4502 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nESE4502R B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nIE4100 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nIE4100R B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nME4101 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nME4101A B.Eng. Dissertation (8 MCs)\nMLE4101 B.Eng. Dissertation (12 MCs)\nMLE4101A B.Eng. Dissertation (6 MCs)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG5911","ModuleTitle":"Research Methodology & Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with the background knowledge on how to conduct research, based on best practices. Issues on good international ethical practices, technical writing skills and skills in scientific presentations will also be taught to the students. The mode of teaching will be based on integrated classroom lecture combined with interactive small group discussion for the lab session. Students will be assessed through assignment in addition to taking an online quiz.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"2-0-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL1101E","ModuleTitle":"The Nature of Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This introductory overview of linguistics aims at equipping students with a solid foundation in the object, methods and goals of the science of spoken language, the prime tool of human communication. Through a principled analysis of patterns of sound, form and meaning at the levels of word, sentence and text, students will gain insight into what it means to say that language is a rule-governed system and an organic whole. The results of this exploration will be useful to those interested in the relationship between language and mind, society and culture.","CrossModule":"GEK1011","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"GEK1011","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL2102","ModuleTitle":"Sound Patterns in Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to articulatory phonetics, which is concerned with how speech sounds are produced, and phonology, which is concerned with the organization of speech sounds in a linguistic system. We will learn about the human speech apparatus in detail, and the mechanisms that are involved in speech production. Starting with examples from English, we will explore phonological patterns from a crosslinguistic perspective, and learn how to provide formal analyses for these patterns. The module teaches conceptual tools that will allow students to analyse the phonology of English and other languages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"EL2202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL2151","ModuleTitle":"Social Variation in English","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module considers how variation in language use relates to broader variation in the daily experiences of individuals and groups. Students examine how language constructs cultural abstractions such as social class, gender, and power relations and how these abstractions play out in language varieties and shape their defining characteristics. The module should appeal to students who wish to explore the interaction of language and society by drawing on linguistics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology, and to understand the practical implications of language variation for language policy and language education in multilingual societies such as Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"EL2251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3203","ModuleTitle":"Semantics and Pragmatics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the key concepts in semantics and pragmatics.  In order to test the usefulness of these concepts, students will learn to apply them to the analysis of data.  The major topics covered may include some or all of the following: sense; reference; mental representation; word meaning and lexical relations, event and participant types; conceptual structure; deixis; entailment and presupposition; the role of context in interpretation; conventional and conversational implicatures; direct and indirect speech acts; and politeness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3213","ModuleTitle":"Language Typology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The study of language typology and universals is concerned with the evaluation of how the various linguistic subsystems in any language differ from those\r\nfound in most other languages, and whether linguistic diversity is a norm or otherwise. In this introduction to typology, students will acquire a fundamental overview of the grammatical make-up of languages, and an appreciation for an important approach in contemporary linguistics. Language typology contributes to and draws on core areas of linguistics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and language\r\nacquisition, among others.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL2101 or EL2201","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3216","ModuleTitle":"Language and the Internet","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The vast worldwide computer network collectively known as the Internet (and its graphical interface, the World Wide Web) provides a new environment and technologies of communication (e.g. Internet Relay Chat, bulletin board systems etc) that challenge current assumptions regarding the nature of speech, writing, community and society. Since English is the principal language of the Internet, this module aims to examine the ways in which the language is being (re)formulated on the Web, especially in multilingual settings. The module focuses on the study and management of electronic language evidence on the Web.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL3222","ModuleTitle":"Cinematic Discourse and Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to some of the basic ideas in cinema analysis that have a relationship with some of the concepts of linguistics and discourse\r\nanalysis. The students will be exposed to a critical assessment of some of the early associations of cinema with linguistics. They will then learn about the\r\napproach to cinema as discourse, and of its relationship to the analysis of linguistic discourse. It is hoped that eventually, students will not only attain a\r\nbetter understanding of cinematic discourse, but also, of the concept of discourse in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"EL3880B","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL3231","ModuleTitle":"Phonetics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The field of phonetics includes the study of how speech sounds are produced, how they may be acoustically characterized, and how they are processed by listeners. This module will explore these three major areas of research, as well as introduce key areas in which phonetics intersects with other disciplines, including phonology, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, and speech-language pathology. Students will become familiar with the major instruments, software tools and statistical methods used in modern phonetics research, and gain experience in carrying out independent data collection, transcription, and acoustic analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EL2202 or EL2102 The Sound System of English","Preclusion":"EL3202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4252","ModuleTitle":"Interactional Discourse","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on how the phenomenon of discourse might be analysed and will consider how a number of frameworks can be used in a complementary fashion to give a fuller description of discourse. These include the frameworks of register and genre; speech-act theory; co-operation; face and politeness; exchange structure and conversation analysis. This module is appropriate for students reading or intending to read English Language honours.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4253","ModuleTitle":"Language, Gender, and Text","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This is a module on feminist thought and gender research scholarship. Using select texts, students will be introduced to the language and gender literature, and then guided through textual critique from a feminist viewpoint. In this way, this module introduces students to some key feminist linguistic issues and what it means to read from a feminist viewpoint. This module is suitable for students with a keen interest in feminism and gender issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL or 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4255","ModuleTitle":"English as a World Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the consequences of the spread of English as a world language. Key topics covered include: the rise of linguistic instrumentalism; the marginalization of other languages and their speakers/cultures; the question of how various Englishes should be ideologically positioned and the relationship between language and modernity. Target students: Those who are willing to critically engage in a debate on what it means to be a 'world language' as well those who are interested in gaining a deeper appreciation of the impact of English on the world and vice versa.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis is usually done in the final semester of a student's pursuing an Honours degree. Students intending to read this module are expected to consult prospective supervisors the semester before they read this module and provide a research proposal.  A wide range of topics is acceptable provided it highlights a language issue.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of EL major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2013-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EL major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 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 pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EL4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012-2015: Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20. Cohort 2016 onwards: Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EL4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4880B","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Second Language Writing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores current research in second language writing and encompasses the investigation of both processes and products of writing. The module will draw on theories principally developed from first language research. The topics addressed will include theories in writing, composing processes (planning, transcribing, and revising), methodology of writing research (concurrent think-aloud and retrospection), written text features (textual and grammatical), assessment of writing (holistic and analytical rubrics), and characteristics of writers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"EL5880B, EL5880BR","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL4880D","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Syntax","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Fundamental importance is assigned to speakers’ introspective judgments of sentence acceptability in syntactic research. However, such judgments can be gravely compromised by instability of different kinds, which calls into question the empirical reliability of such data. In this module, students will learn objective and practical methods by which they may collect and analyse acceptability judgments. We will discuss experimental design, data visualisation, statistical analysis, and the application of experimental methods to theoretical questions. This will be a hands-on course, and students will be expected to lead discussions on primary research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including (i) 28 MCs in EL, and (ii) EL3201 or with instructor's consent, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL5101","ModuleTitle":"Grammatical Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to ground graduate students in a solid conceptual, analytical, and empirical foundation for doing research in syntax and semantics. It examines a range of core empirical phenomena that have been important in the development of modern linguistic theory and that remain central to current linguistic frameworks (e.g. passive, infinitival constructions, relative clauses, wh-constructions, binding, etc.). Core theoretical notions to be covered include: phrase structure, grammatical relations, subcategorization, and lexical entries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the university or with the approval of the Department.  ","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5101R","ModuleTitle":"Grammatical Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to ground graduate students in a solid conceptual, analytical, and empirical foundation for doing research in syntax and semantics. It examines a range of core empirical phenomena that have been important in the development of modern linguistic theory and that remain central to current linguistic frameworks (e.g. passive, infinitival constructions, relative clauses, wh-constructions, binding, etc.). Core theoretical notions to be covered include: phrase structure, grammatical relations, subcategorization, and lexical entries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the university or with the approval of the Department.  ","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5103","ModuleTitle":"Language in Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module surveys major approaches and current issues relevant to the study of language in society. It aims to familiarize students with a range of theoretical and conceptual frameworks they may refer to in addressing sociolinguistic questions across a variety of sites and to provide general principles that they may consider when engaged in the study of language in social context. For this purpose, it will critically discuss classical and contemporary research to explore the historical background, prevailing assumptions, methodological perspectives, and analytic strengths of different approaches to language in society, and consider recent developments in the field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"EL5250","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5103R","ModuleTitle":"Language in Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module surveys major approaches and current issues relevant to the study of language in society. It aims to familiarize students with a range of theoretical and conceptual frameworks they may refer to in addressing sociolinguistic questions across a variety of sites and to provide general principles that they may consider when engaged in the study of language in social context. For this purpose, it will critically discuss classical and contemporary research to explore the historical background, prevailing assumptions, methodological perspectives, and analytic strengths of different approaches to language in society, and consider recent developments in the field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"EL5250","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5251","ModuleTitle":"APPROACHES TO DISCOURSE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore approaches to analyzing both written and spoken discourses. Students will learn the analytical tools used to describe features of both modes of discourses. They will be encouraged to explore current research in discourse analysis. There may be a specific focus on particular kinds of discourse (classroom, computer-mediated, media, legal, political, etc.), depending on the expertise and interest of the lecturer. Students will be encouraged to collect and analyse their own data for the assignment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL5251R","ModuleTitle":"APPROACHES TO DISCOURSE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore approaches to analyzing both written and spoken discourses. Students will learn the analytical tools used to describe features of both modes of discourses. They will be encouraged to explore current research in discourse analysis. There may be a specific focus on particular kinds of discourse (classroom, computer-mediated, media, legal, political, etc.), depending on the expertise and interest of the lecturer. Students will be encouraged to collect and analyse their own data for the assignment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL5253","ModuleTitle":"TEXTUAL CONSTRUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to cultivate an understanding both of the relationship between discourse and ideology and of the textual construction of knowledge. Students will be exposed to a critical deconstruction of different kinds of socio-political discourses (including discourses about gender and race, etc.) with specific attention to ideological positionings, and the role ideology plays in the knowledge construction process. Through this module, students will acquire critical skills in reading texts and come to appreciate the different kinds of textual and ideological strategies used in the formation of knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5253R","ModuleTitle":"Textual Construction of Knowledge","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to cultivate an understanding both of the relationship between discourse and ideology and of the textual construction of knowledge. Students will be exposed to a critical deconstruction of different kinds of socio-political discourses (including discourses about gender and race, etc.) with specific attention to ideological positionings, and the role ideology plays in the knowledge construction process. Through this module, students will acquire critical skills in reading texts and come to appreciate the different kinds of textual and ideological strategies used in the formation of knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education.  The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in English Language in depth.  The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module.  A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details.  Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required.  Regular meetings and reports are expected.  Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education.  The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Language Study in depth.  The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module.  Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required.  Regular meetings and reports are expected.  Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instruction","Preclusion":"Nil ","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL6882","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This advanced seminar is especially useful for students who are considering pursuing research in the social aspects of language, including the politics of language and linguistic anthropology. Students are expected to identify for themselves key issues pertaining to the relationship between language and society. Among the possible topics discussed are: critical comparisons between autonomous and socially-oriented views of language; differences between variationist sociolinguistics and more critically-informed approaches; the relationship between linguistic structure, language ideology and power.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL6884","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This advanced seminar provides graduate students with opportunities to undertake and report applied linguistic research in areas of negotiated choice, to develop a situated understanding of applied linguistics as a theoretically informed professional field of enquiry, and to generate spoken and written\r\noutcomes that reach, or closely approximate to, internationally publishable standards. Topics may range from critical re-theorising of applied linguistics itself to suitably informed\r\ninvestigations relating to language in action and communicative practices, in such domains as speech therapy, classroom language learning, teaching and assessment, translation, business, legal services, news reporting and broadcasting,\r\nand other social and workplace settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EM1201","ModuleTitle":"English for Academic Purposes (Music) 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Open only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music Programme from AY2009/10 onwards.  Students who score Band C in the YSTCM English Placement Test or students who have passed Foundation English Course 2 are required to read this module.","Preclusion":"AR1000, BE1000, ID1000, ET1000 / NK1001 / EA1101 / EG1471 / ES1301 / ES1101 / ES1102 / ES1103 and EM1101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EM1202","ModuleTitle":"English for Academic Purposes (Music) 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Open only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music programme from AY2009/10 onwards. Students who score Band B in the YSTCM English Placement Test or students who have passed English for Academic Purposes (Music) 1 are required to read this module.","Preclusion":"AR1000, BE1000, ID1000, ET1000 / NK1001 / EA1101 / EG1471 / ES1301 / ES1101 / ES1102 / ES1103 and EM1101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN1101E","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Literary Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Human beings are 'tale-telling animals'. We all tell stories, and we all listen to them, read them and watch them. This module looks at the ways in which people tell stories, the kinds of stories they tell, and the meanings those stories generate. It focuses, in particular, upon the telling, and gives special attention to questions concerned with that. Texts include a novel, a play, films, short stories, poems and oral tales.","CrossModule":"GEK1000","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Exempted from or passed the NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"GEK1000","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN2207","ModuleTitle":"Gender and Sexuality in Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to literary representations of gender and sexuality in poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama, and to theories of gender and sexuality. It considers the influence of gender and sexual identity on literature, and the influence of literature on the construction of gender and sexual identities. Students will be introduced to key terms and concepts relevant to the analysis of literature in its cultural and historical context. Topics to be addressed may include first-, second-, and third-wave feminism, postcolonial feminisms, the history of sexuality, queer and transgender theory, and the intersection of gender, sexuality, and racial identity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"EN1101E or GEK1000","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EN2271","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Playwriting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to introduce the techniques and genres of contemporary playwriting in order to equip students with the skills and resources needed to write for the stage. Students' weekly writing exercises will be critiqued by their peers and will culminate in the writing (and rewriting) of their own one-act plays. Students will also analyse one or more contemporary plays each week from a practitioner's perspective. Techniques discussed will include creating characters, dialogue, and theatrical action. Genres examined will include the historical play, the political play, the farce, the play of ideas, and the comedy of manners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or EN1101E or TS1101E or GEK1011 or GEK1000 or GEM1003. This module is selective, and enrolment is by application.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN3223","ModuleTitle":"Nineteenth Century Literature & Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module will cover selected poetic and prose writings from the Victorian period, an age that witnessed the nineteenth century's most historically important developments. Students will be directed to study literary and other cultural works with the historical context in mind.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) at least one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3224","ModuleTitle":"The Twentieth Century","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Drawing from all three genres of fiction, drama and poetry, this module presents a survey of the literature of Britain in the 20th-century. We explore the writing of this century through two of its most important literary paradigms, namely the literary modernism of the early decades and the postmodern era following WWII. Students will encounter a century characterized by extensive aesthetic innovation, active political engagement and the acute registering of social change. Subjects covered include modernism, postmodernism and issues of art, language and representation. Writers we study include T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, Harold Pinter, Jeanette Winterson and Virginia Woolf.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) at least one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3241","ModuleTitle":"Literature and Psychoanalysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Since its articulation at the turn of the twentieth century, psychoanalysis has claimed a privileged relation to literature. Many of its foundational concepts sprang from Freud's life-long engagement with literature. The 'application' of psychoanalytic concepts to the interpretation of literary works will therefore be an important part of our approach. In applying theory to texts, we will identify and explore the plural and contradictory desires that make up literary discourse in particular, and the production of meaning, generally, just as our selections of literary works will help to exemplify key concepts in the psychoanalytic tradition.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) at least one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3243","ModuleTitle":"S/F: Science Fiction and Fantasy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module examines the appeal of s/f as a serious fictional engagement with our consensual sense of reality. It addresses fantasy, speculative fiction, and science fiction as forms of narrative engaged in "world-building" and "word-shaping," studying such fictional constructs as forms of sociological and anthropological knowledge. It also examines the relation between the "strange" and the "real" in terms of the shared and the antithetical elements that relate s/f to realism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) at least one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3245","ModuleTitle":"Feminism: Text & Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to introduce students to central concepts in feminism, and apply these to the analysis of literary texts, to arrive at an understanding of gender dichotomies that influence the writing and reading of texts.  A range of feminist texts, from Virginia Woolf, Simone De Beauvoir, Kate Millett etc, to contemporary feminist critics, will be explored. These theoretical concepts will be used to analyse texts from different genres including short stories, plays, novels, visual texts etc. Students will be expected to engage with feminism as both an ideology and a literary tool of analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000, or a minimum of 12 MCs of EL modules.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, or (ii) a minimum of 12 MCs of EL modules, AND (iii) at least one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking one of the following modules (EN2201, EN2202, EN2203, EN2204, EN2205, EN2207)."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3248","ModuleTitle":"Reading the Horror Film","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Genre consideration is important to film studies. It enables us to assess the ways in which a director works with or deviates from conventional audience  expectations, to consider how a particular film is distinctive from other films whose generic features it reiterates, etc. This module focuses on the “horror genre” to introduce students to the significance of genre analysis in film studies. Invoking this specific genre, students analyze (a) the relationship between film and popular culture; (b) academic debates around the production, meaning, experience, and consumption of “texts”; and (c) film’s commentary on issues of identity, ideology, gender, and sexuality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"EN2203","Preclusion":"EN2204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4234","ModuleTitle":"Pynchon and the Poetics of Information","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the poetics of information in post-industrial society. At its core lies the oeuvre of Thomas Pynchon, whose novels will be read as a critical\r\nmeta-narrative of the informational turn in Western society since the 1960s. Besides obvious technological effects and the accelerated exchange it enables, how has the new, informational paradigm affected our psychology, everyday life and work; our understandings of place and community, of history and culture? Rather than placing Pynchon within a literary canon, seminars will be thematic studies, drawing on a wide range of critical theory, cultural history, and critiques of\r\nglobalisation and technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4242","ModuleTitle":"Modern Critical Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module trains students in the reading and analysis of influential texts in critical theory, as the basis for examining the production and historical grounds of textual meaning. This survey course provides a comprehensive understanding of major critical theories of the twentieth century: post-structuralism and discourse-analysis, psychoanalysis, twentieth-century Marxism, and post-colonial studies. Close readings of Foucault, Lacan and Adorno in particular, will equip students to engage in wide-ranging and sometimes complex debates about critical approaches to the study of cultural meaning, its production and interpretation. The module targets students with interests in critical questions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4251","ModuleTitle":"Jonathan Swift","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the work of one of most celebrated Anglo-Irish writers of the eighteenth century: Jonathan Swift. By tracking Swift’s dazzling literary output from 1690 to 1740, we will bring into better focus both the eighteenth century as a historical period and the ideas of historicity and modernity themselves. We will investigate a variety of literary modes, from satire to pamphlet polemics to the early novel, while we will also learn about the development of our own discipline by tracing Swift criticism from its inception to the present day and by entertaining a variety of critical perspectives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4271","ModuleTitle":"Research Workshop","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"As part of the preparation for writing research papers or Honours Theses, this module aims to help students understand the interpretative strategies, modes of argumentation, criteria for evaluating claims, analyses and theories, as well as expectations and conventions governing research in diverse areas of literary studies. The major topics will include research areas and questions; research claims; interpretative methods; evidence and argumentation; critical evaluation of academic argument; and rhetorical conventions and strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"For EN and TS students - Completed 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN or 28 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nFor EU students - Completed 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EL, EN or TS modules, or a combination from the three (Literary and/or linguistic modules from other departments may also contribute towards the 28 MCs total at the module chair's discretion), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"EL4200","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis is usually done in the final semester of a student's pursuing an Honours degree.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of EN major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2013-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EN major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of EN major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EN4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012-2015:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\r\n\r\nCohort 2016 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EN4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4880A","ModuleTitle":"Usurpation and Authority, 1558-1674","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the twinned ideas of usurpation and transgression in English Renaissance literature, analyzing the attempt to cross boundaries that define the norm in the polity and in moral, religious, and sexual spheres. We will look at how hierarchies established by religion, government, and custom seek to maintain and to justify the status quo. We will ask how literary texts register\r\nawareness of, and enter into dialogue with, these hierarchies. Different genres such as the play, the love lyric, the devotional lyric, and the epic will be invoked for our analysis of the cultural preoccupation with usurpation and transgression.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5238","ModuleTitle":"Twentieth-Century Literary Production","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores 20th-century British and American literary production, with a focus on the first half of the century. It will examine the writings of key modernist authors of the early decades (such as T. S. Eliot, James Joyce and Virginia Woolf) even as it will also survey other literary and artistic activities in this period. The latter may include the avant-garde movements (such as Dadaism and Surrealism), the Harlem Renaissance, and cinema. Besides the above writers, others to be studied may include Andre Breton, Samuel Beckett, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein and Wallace Stevens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5238R","ModuleTitle":"Twentieth-Century Literary Production","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores 20th-century British and American literary production, with a focus on the first half of the century. It will examine the writings of key modernist authors of the early decades (such as T. S. Eliot, James Joyce and Virginia Woolf) even as it will also survey other literary and artistic activities in this period. The latter may include the avant-garde movements (such as Dadaism and Surrealism), the Harlem Renaissance, and cinema. Besides the above writers, others to be studied may include Andre Breton, Samuel Beckett, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein and Wallace Stevens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5242","ModuleTitle":"Women Novelists","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this module are to invite students to reflect on and analyse texts by great women novelists. Topics covered include the choice of genre, the relation between narrative structures and psychological experience and their political implications, the nature of the dilemmas at the heart of each text, and the problems of defining and responding to what is specific to women’s writing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN5242R","ModuleTitle":"Women Novelists","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this module are to invite students to reflect on and analyse texts by great women novelists. Topics covered include the choice of genre, the relation between narrative structures and psychological experience and their political implications, the nature of the dilemmas at the heart of each text, and the problems of defining and responding to what is specific to women’s writing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5244","ModuleTitle":"SHAKESPEARE AND LITERARY THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module approaches Shakespeares plays by considering not only genre and theme, but also their relationship to the development of literary history, including critical theory. The Shakespearean corpus has led to a multitude of critical possibilities, such that the text has lent support for materialism or deconstruction, for patriarchy or feminism, for the secure clichs of the so-called Elizabethan world picture or for their subversion and dissolution. Given the open-endedness of these critical possibilities, what does engaging with Shakespeare reveal about the relationship between text and context, between literary production and particular historical conditions, and the very making of meaning itself?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN5244R","ModuleTitle":"SHAKESPEARE AND LITERARY THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module approaches Shakespeares plays by considering not only genre and theme, but also their relationship to the development of literary history, including critical theory. The Shakespearean corpus has led to a multitude of critical possibilities, such that the text has lent support for materialism or deconstruction, for patriarchy or feminism, for the secure clichs of the so-called Elizabethan world picture or for their subversion and dissolution. Given the open-endedness of these critical possibilities, what does engaging with Shakespeare reveal about the relationship between text and context, between literary production and particular historical conditions, and the very making of meaning itself?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in English Literature in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. The Head’s and/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.\r\n\r\nRemark: (1) Word limit: 5,000 – 6,000 words. (2) Workload: Minimum 10 hours per week. The precise breakdown of contact hours, assignment and preparation is to be worked out between the lecturer and the student, subject to Departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education.  The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in English Literature in depth.  The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module.  A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details.  Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required.  Regular meetings and reports are expected.  Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN6880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in the New Literatures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module trains students in select key texts in the new literatures and their social contexts.  It locates those literatures in the cultural histories of nationalism, postcolonialism, modernization, intertextuality and related topics.  The module is intended for graduate students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN6881","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ENV1101","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Studies: An Interdisciplinary Overview","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Using a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspective, this module provides a historical and epistemological overview of environmental studies. Environmental studies underscore the long tradition in both eastern and western thought and philosophies of human-nature relationships. This module highlights the importance of demography, society, culture, and religion as important variables in understanding the complex equations of environmental processes, changes, adaptations and impacts. The module hopes to bring together current environmental and climate change issues as well as challenges; interrogate the options available in various ways: nature conservation, technological fixes, shifting consumption patterns, alternative energies, environmental education, changing public civic behavior, economic management policies and legal enforcements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"For students in the Environmental Studies Programme.","Preclusion":"GEM1903","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ENV1202","ModuleTitle":"Communications for Environmental Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for undergraduate students\r\npursuing the degree in the Bachelor of Environmental\r\nStudies with the aim of helping them to develop critical\r\nthinking, reading, writing and speaking skills that are\r\nrelevant for communication with the academia and public.\r\nThe curriculum is organised along three main interrelated\r\nareas: 1) Communication with the public: Raising public\r\nawareness of environmental issues through science-based\r\nadvocacy , 2) Communication with the academia:\r\nDeveloping skills in academic writing, 3) Argumentation\r\nwithin environmental studies: Examining environmental\r\nissues using the Precautionary Principle.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to complete ES1000 Foundation Academic English and/or ES1103 English for Academic Purposes must first do so before they are allowed to read this module.","Preclusion":"SP1202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ENV2101","ModuleTitle":"Global Environmental Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"As a continuation of ENV1101, this module examines the role of human activities such as technological changes, increasing urbanization, market forces and economics, as well as ongoing geopolitical forces in environmental and climate change. Using current global environmental and climate change challenges, this module discusses various ways communities and societies have utilized indigenous knowledge (folk science), scientific evaluations, technological innovations, societal regulations and laws, environmental monitoring (benchmarking, quality controls), and policy prescriptions (based on scientific and societal evaluations) in environmental management at various scales. The module hopes to engage students in thinking about adaptive and mitigation options, both locally and globally in relation to reduced environmental sustainability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"ENV1101","Preclusion":"LSM3272","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ENV2103","ModuleTitle":"The Environment and Public Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Public Health is defined as \"the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.\" Environmental health addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviours. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments.\r\nThis module provides an introduction to public health and environmental health, and the management of contemporary environmental health issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"For students in the Environmental Studies Programme.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ENV3103","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive coverage of environmental economics and has been structured on the premise that course participants have little background in economics. The main objective of the module is to illustrate the following premises: the natural environment is the core of any economy and economic sustainability cannot be attained without environmental sustainability. The module consists of three parts, namely microeconomics of the environment, macroeconomics of the environment and environmental policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"For Environmental Studies students who have passed EC1101E or EC1301","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ES1000","ModuleTitle":"Foundation Academic English","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This is a required course for students whose Qualifying English Test results show that they would benefit from basic English language skills support. Students in the course must pass it before they are allowed to read the next required English course, English for Academic Purposes (ES1102/ES1103). The purpose of ES1000 is to improve the students' English language skills in reading, writing and grammar. These skills are taught, reviewed and reinforced through online, inclass and appropriate out-of-class activities. Assignments include reflections, written assignments and progress tests.\nThis module is taught over 1 semester with a two-hour online lecture/discussion/quiz and a two-hour sectional teaching per week.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"2-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Placement through the Qualifying English Test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES1103","ModuleTitle":"English for Academic Purposes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"ES1103 serves as a bridging course for students who have taken the university’s Qualifying English Test and are deemed to require additional language support for the academic context. It aims to equip students with the knowledge of the academic genre and the ability to apply such knowledge in academic communication. The module adopts a reading-into-writing approach using themed readings as springboard texts for students’ writing and provides opportunities for analysing and internalising ways of organising academic texts. Students will acquire essential academic skills required to cope with the rigour of academic writing at a tertiary level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"1. Placement through the Qualifying English Test or a pass in ES1000. \n\n2. Only students who matriculated in AY2016/17 and onwards can take ES1103","Preclusion":"ES1102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES1531","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking And Writing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The challenges of a global engineer increasingly call upon engineers to think critically and communicate effectively to undertake developmental\nleadership. This course aims to develop and practise students’ critical thinking and writing skills through analysing case studies in engineering leadership, constructing complex engineering-related problems and solutions, presenting arguments effectively and reflecting on personal leadership development. Relevance to engineering practice is emphasized with references to grounded theories of engineering leadership (Colcleugh, 2013; Rottman, Sacks & Reeve, 2015) and the seven missing basics of engineering education (Goldberg,\n2009).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"1. Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or EAP modules ES1102/ES1103 must pass it/them before taking ES1531/GEK1549.\n2. Only students matriculated in AY2014/15 are allowed to take GEK1549.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%, UTW1001%, GEK1901, GET1021. U-town students cannot bid for ES1531/GEK1549.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES1541","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Science Communication through Popular Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The ES1541 module aims to equip students with the relevant knowledge and skills of how to communicate complex scientific content in ways that are comprehensible and accessible to non-experts. The module presents principles and strategies to deepen students’ understanding of the differences between scientific academic texts such as research reports and popular science genres such as science news articles (Haupt, 2014). Students will be exposed to popular science texts in various scientific disciplines, which will serve as the basis for group discussions, individual presentations and the writing of science news articles targeted at the educated non-specialist audience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students from Cohort 2013 and 2014. If students are required to take ES1000 (Foundation Academic English) and ES1102 (English for Academic Purposes), they must complete them before taking ES1541.","Preclusion":"Those who have taken SP1203, ENV1202, SP2171, SP1541, UTown and USP writing modules, ES1601 are precluded from taking ES1541.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ES1601","ModuleTitle":"Professional and Academic Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to enable students to communicate and write in two main contexts -industry/workplace and academic. It is twinned with GEQ1917 Understanding and Critiquing Sustainability and is read over two semesters. Therefore, the teaching/learning of targeted communication and writing skills are drawn upon the requirements, tasks, assignments, and projects of GEQ1917. By situating communication in different contexts, students learn to shape, articulate and express their ideas, thoughts and messages depending on the audience, purpose, media and platform.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"ES1000 and/or ES1102/ES1103","Preclusion":"CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professional, IS2101 Business and Technical Communication, ES2331 Communicating Engineering, ES2002 Business Communication, ES2007D Professional Communication, ES1541/SP1541 Exploring Science Communication through Popular Science, ES1501%.","Corequisite":"GEQ1917"},{"ModuleCode":"ES2002","ModuleTitle":"Business Communication for Leaders (BBA)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the business communication skills they need to be recognized as leaders among stakeholders – colleagues, superiors, and customers/clients. Working within a dynamic and connected 21st century simulated workplace, students as “executives” will learn critical skill-sets in influential leadership communication in formal and informal business settings: pitching; teamwork, meeting and negotiation; relationship, goodwill and trust-building; and thinking on their feet. The module will emphasise core principles of audience-centred, objective-driven, and context-sensitive communication; intentional, reflective and mindful communication; oral communication fundamentals of verbal, vocal, visual and aural skills; and the 7 C’s of effective business communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 must pass it before taking ES2002.","Preclusion":"MNO2706 Business Communication for Leaders (ACC), IS2101 Business and Technical Communication, ES2007D Professional Communication, ES1601 Professional and Academic Communication, UWC2101% Writing and Critical Thinking","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES2007D","ModuleTitle":"Professional Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches receptive and productive communication techniques needed in increasingly global and competitive environments.  Students learn to generate and organize ideas for clear, convincing and effective oral and written messages; present these ideas with linguistic and graphic competence, and deliver messages appropriate to their audience, context and purpose. The topics covered are: the fundamentals of communication, and the language, format, content, organization and focus of different types of oral and written communication.  Evaluation comprises continual assessment (60%) and a final examination (40%).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students required to take ES1000 and ES1102/ES1103 must clear those courses first before taking ES2007D.","Preclusion":"CS2301, ES2002, IS2101, CS2101, CG1413, ES1601.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES2331","ModuleTitle":"Communicating Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students communicate competently and ethically in various communication situations. This will be done through rigorous and critical analyses of communicative texts and events, as well as applications of the principles of effective communication. In the process, the course also helps develop students’ understanding of how their identities and values are shaped in (and are shaping) engineering practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"If students are required to take ES1000 (Foundation Academic English) and/or ES1103 (English for Academic Purposes), they must complete and pass these modules before taking ES2331.","Preclusion":"ES1501%, ES1601, UTown students from cohort AY2014/15 and before should not be allowed to bid for the module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES2660","ModuleTitle":"Communicating in the Information Age","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"In a context of prolific production and convenient access to content and innovation in the Information Age, how should one critically process and clearly communicate ideas to various audiences? In this module, students will learn to question and articulate their analysis of assumptions and assertions on issues facing the Information Age through processes such as identifying bias and substantiating arguments. The Ennis’ (1986, 2001) taxonomy of critical thinking dispositions will be employed to develop students’ analytical thinking skills and their ability to articulate cogent responses to arguments or to defend their own positions in both written and oral form.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"1. Students who are required to take ES1000 Foundation Academic English and/or ES1103 English for Academic Purposes, must pass those modules before they are allowed to read this module.\n2. Only SoC students matriculated in AY2016/2017 and after, are allowed to take ES2660.","Preclusion":"GET1006 and GEK1901","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5000","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE ENGLISH COURSE (BASIC LEVEL)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help international graduates from non-English speaking countries improve their basic academic English writing skills. This module provides training to enable students to use effective writing strategies to construct well-organized short academic essays with clear essay outlines. In order to facilitate independent learning and critical thinking, this module gives students opportunities to critique and edit their own essays as well as their peers' essays.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5001A","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE ENGLISH COURSE (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"ES5001A aims to raise the proficiency level of the students' English in terms of their writing and oral presentation skills, so that they have confidence in using English for academic purposes. Students will be involved in writing short paragraphs, a short research report, and a summary analysis. Also, they will be taught principles of good writing and effective use of the dictionary. To prepare them for speaking at seminars and conferences, they will be trained to give oral presentations. This module is primarily for foreign graduate students of NUS who graduated from non-English medium universities who are not exempted based on their Diagnostic English Test results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5002","ModuleTitle":"Graduate English Course (Advanced Level)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to help international graduate students from non-English speaking countries develop skills for writing theses and research papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5101","ModuleTitle":"Technical Communication for Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Technical Communication for Engineers is a communication module for second year ECE graduate students which focuses on writing research papers and\r\ndelivering oral presentations for academic and nonacademic audiences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE1001","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Engineering Fundamentals","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module aims to familiarize students with a broad range of environmental engineering topics. Topics to be covered include historical \r\nperspective on environmental engineering; interactions of humans and the environment; environmental regulations; ecology and the environment; fundamental chemical kinetics; chemistry of solutions; overview of\r\nbiology/microbiology organisms and processes; application of physical, chemical and biological parameters to environmental quality; engineering decision analyses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"H2 Mathematics and H2 Chemistry, or  \r\nMA1312 Calculus with Applications, for BES undergraduate without H2 Mathematic","Preclusion":"ESE1001FC/ESE1001X","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE2001","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Contaminant transport in environmental fluids can be influenced by a number of physical processes.  A comprehensive understanding of the movement of contaminants between environmental fluids and within each fluid is necessary to solve complex environmental problems. This module provides insights into transport processes in the multimedia environment. Topics include advection, diffusion, dispersion, settling, interphase mass transfer, reaction kinetics, equilibrium partition processes, and their applications in natural and engineered environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"H1 Mathematics and H2 Physics or Chemistry, or equivalents","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE3101","ModuleTitle":"Solid And Hazardous Waste Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with a working knowledge of solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup processes used around the world. The topics covered include a historical perspective; regulations pertaining to solid and hazardous wastes; waste characterization and risk assessment; waste handling, collection and transport; waste treatment and disposal methods, including biological and chemical treatment, incineration, pyrolysis, landfill, and site remediation. Waste minimization and cost analysis are also discussed. The course is targeted at level 3 environmental engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE2 standing or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE3201","ModuleTitle":"Air Quality Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with fundamental knowledge in atmospheric air quality, covering regional and global issues. It provides basic knowledge and training in formulating and evaluating air pollution problems, predicting the effects of airborne pollutants, and offers engineering solutions. The topics covered include effects of emission sources and pollutants, importance and application of air pollution models, as well as air pollution control strategies and devices. The composition and impact of atmospheric system, chemical reactions of stratospheric ozone, and global climate forcing are also included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"ESE2 standing or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE3301","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Microbiological Principles","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with a strong foundation in environmental microbiology and its application to pollution control systems. It provides an introduction to the principles of microbiology in environmental engineering. After an overview of microbial classification and the applications of environmental microbiology, the course addresses aspects of microbial ecology and population dynamics. Microbial characteristics of the terrestrial and aquatic environment are covered, as well as aspects of indoor air pollution control. Microbial biogeochemical cycling of elements is examined with respect to nitrogen, carbon and sulphur. Aspects of genetic engineering in environmental microbiology are introduced with regard to applied biotechnologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"ESE2 standing or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE3401","ModuleTitle":"Water & Wastewater Engineering 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the unit operations and processes application for domestic water supply and wastewater treatment. Integration of physical, chemical and biological processes is the basis of current water and wastewater design practice. This module will enable students to understand the main treatment processes and engineering concerns of water and wastewater treatment systems. Students learn to identify the appropriate treatment system to address water and wastewater treatment needs and design basic processes of water and wastewater treatment systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0.5-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"ESE2401","Preclusion":"TCE3001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4404","ModuleTitle":"Bioenergy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Sustainability is the key to economic growth in the twenty-first century. With increasing global demand for energy, growing energy insecurity, and adverse impact of fossil fuel consumption on climate change, it is necessary to focus efforts toward bioenergy production from renewable, low-cost and locally available feedstock such as biomass and biowastes. This course introduces the various theories and technologies for production of bioenergy from various feedstocks. Topics include anaerobic technology for production of methane, bioethanol, methanol, hydrogen and biodiesel from biowastes and biomass, and microbial fuel cell for direct electricity production. Other processes such as pyrolysis of biomass shall also be introduced. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge on the various options and challenges facing the production of bioenergy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Year 3 standing or equivalent with background in fluid mechanics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4501","ModuleTitle":"Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The students are assigned a design project involving various environmental considerations.  The module provides the opportunity for students to work as a team on an environmental project integrating knowledge they have gained from modules they have taken in earlier years.  The module will also enhance their interpersonal, communication and leadership skills through group projects, report writing and oral presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4502","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Each student is assigned a research project in environmental science and engineering. This module provides the opportunity for students to outsource for relevant information, design the experiments, analyze critically the data obtained and sharpen their communication skills through report writings and oral presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-18-0-12","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4502R","ModuleTitle":"B. Eng. Dissertation B. Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This project moduleis carried out by individual students and offers the opportunity for the student to develop research capabilities. It actively promotes creative thinking and allows independent work on a prescribed research project. Level 4 students undertake the project over two semesters. Each student is expected to spend not less than 9 hours per week on the project chosen from a wide range of environmental engineering-related disciplines. \r\nTopics include elements of research and experiments, analyse, and development. Assessment is based on the student’s working attitude, project execution and achievement, an interim report and presentation, dissertation and final oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-12-0-8","Prerequisite":"EVE4-standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5001","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Engineering Principles","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course is to allow M.Sc. students from non-environmental engineering background to gain basic knowledge in environmental science and engineering.  Acquisition of this basic knowledge will prepare them for advanced courses in environmental science and engineering.  This module provides a systematic introduction to water and air quality and their engineering control, quantitative overview of the properties of environmental contaminants, and the transport and transformation processes that govern their concentrations in air and water. Topics include environmental chemical equilibriums and kinetics, and elementary transport phenomena, introduction to water quality engineering, air quality engineering, and solid waste treatment and management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5004","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent project work over two semesters, on a topic in Environmental Engineering approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5204","ModuleTitle":"Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the advanced concepts of toxic and hazardous waste management issues. Major issues are quantification and characterisation, toxicity, impact on human health, state-of-the-art reduction technologies and ultimate disposal. This course will expose students to the risks faced by urban environmental ecosystems and human beings exposed to toxic and hazardous wastes generated through various human activities and the selection of treatment and disposal facilities, their design, construction, operation and maintenance principles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5406","ModuleTitle":"Membrane Treatment Process Modelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Membrane technology is an emerging field in water and wastewater engineering. This module offers students the fundamental principles and practical applications of membrane processes as an advanced measure for water and wastewater treatment. The topics covered in this module are membrane transport, concentration polarisation, and membrane fouling in relation to water and wastewater engineering. The module\r\nwill also deal with fouling characterisation of feed water, membrane fouling modelling and methods for fouling prevention and mitigation. Applications of MF, UF, and\r\nRO membranes in various water and wastewater.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with work attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5880A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Environmental Engineering: Chem. & Lab Safety","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course module covers the legal requirements, professional and scientific practices in chemical hazards management. It includes (1) the workplace safety and health, environmental protection. Fire safety, and public security legislations in Singapore as well as the Globally Harmonization System, (2) the hazardous chemical properties of toxicity, flammability, explosiveness, environmental biodegradability and bioaccumulation, (3) the chemical exposure standards, (4) the control of chemical risk through the hierarchy of control principles, (5) the mitigation of their impact through incident management with proper mitigating systems, emergency response planning. (6) procedure of response during terror\nattack.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE6001","ModuleTitle":"ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF ORGANIC CONTAMINANT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module examines fundamental principles that govern transformation and\r\nfate of organic contaminants in natural and engineered systems. Thermodynamic principles and molecular properties are used throughout the module to develop\r\npredictive relationships for the solubility of organic contaminants, partitioning between\r\nenvironmental phases, sorption to solid surfaces, and transformation processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Graduate student standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP2106","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Continua","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Introduction of the fundamental concepts, derivation of the field equations of continuum mechanics using the conservations laws of physics (conservation of mass, momenta and energy) and constitutive relations, simple applications to heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and mechanics of materials. Tools and understanding that are gained through this course are: vectors and tensors formulation of the mathematical models of physical phenomena and simple applications to boundary-value problems arising in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics as well as in interdisciplinary areas. The knowledge gained in the course is very useful for the follow up courses in engineering science as well as in various engineering disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"PC1433","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP2107","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Methods and Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This   module   introduces   numerical   methods   and   statistics. Students will learn the fundamentals of numerical methods and statistics and how to apply these to solve a range of engineering and science problems. \n\nThey  will  mainly  write  and  debug their  own  codes  in  MATLAB® and  are  exposed  to  complex  engineering  problems  and  solving through    COMSOL®    Multiphysics – a    finite-element-based simulation environment. \n\nThe   numerical   methods   include,   e.g.,   solving   for   roots   of equations,   integrating   numerically   and   finding   solutions   to ordinary   and   partial   differential   equations.   The   statistical methods include basic concepts of probability and statistics and how they are used in the acquisition and processing of data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1507 and MA1508/MA1508E) or equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESP3102","ModuleTitle":"From Making Nano to Probing Nano","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The aims of this module are to provide a comprehensive coverage of a range of nanofabrication and characterization techniques. The fabrication part will facus on top-down techniques which will complement the bottom-up techniques covered by CM3251 Nanochemistry. \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered include:\n\nNanofabrication: thin flim deposition, etching, photolithography, EUV, electron beam, x-ray and ion beam lithography, focused ion beam and direct laser writing, scanning probe based techniques, fabrication and alignment of nanostructures, manufacturing of nanodevices and nanosystems. \n\nNanocharacterization: basic principle of imaging, wave diffraction, interaction of energy beams with materials, optical and electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, x-ray microanalysis, electron transport measurement, magnetic measurement and optical spectroscopy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"PC2130B, PC2133","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP3902","ModuleTitle":"Major Design Project I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Students will work in teams of 4 or 5 to solve real-world problems, from idea to innovative prototype solutions, in semester 1. Each student will be supervised by several faculty members, one host supervisor who instructs the student on certain specialised techniques, while other supervisors help in the application of these techniques to the specific design projects being carried out. Design project examples are the solar-powered golf buggy and a nanodevice. The project may be structured in such a way that it can be continued in the module ESP3903 Major Design Project II which will be run in semester 2.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"Level 3 Standing","Preclusion":"ESP3901 Major Design Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP4901","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters and the students are expected to put in about 15 hours per week for their projects. In addition to the specific problem studied, students are exposed to literature survey and research methodologies. These projects are usually open-ended in nature, giving the students flexibility to judiciously select viable alternatives, and challenge students to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The projects range in variety from design and development projects (software and hardware), computer modelling and simulation, to designing experiments and equipment. Guidelines for project proposals stipulate the requirement for elements of innovation, novelty or research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"6-0-0-24-0","Prerequisite":"Level 4 standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU1101E","ModuleTitle":"Making of Modern Europe","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an overview of the major events, actors, and developments that have shaped the course and character of Europe since the French Revolution.  From the rise of nationalism, industrialization, and imperialism that paved the way for World War I to the failure of peace, the horrors of World War II, the cold war division of Europe and the ongoing process of integration and European Union enlargement, this module sketches out the making and remaking of Europe during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This module is designed for all students at NUS interested in acquiring an understanding of modern Europe. EU1101E is offered by the Department of History.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU2203","ModuleTitle":"Ancient Western Political Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores basic political ideas from the ancient Greeks and Romans from the emergence of the polis to the collapse of the empire, including the ideas of justice, law, democracy, and politics itself, through the study of original works by Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and others. It also considers how these ideas shaped medieval and early modern political thought.","CrossModule":"PS2203","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PS2203, PS2231, EU2218, PS2201B, PS2218","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU2213","ModuleTitle":"Upheaval in Europe: 1848-1918","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module - which is offered to all students with an interest in Modern European History - will explore the significant features and impact of nationalism, imperialism and adventurism as they relate to Europe in the dramatic seventy-year period from the upheavals of the 1848 revolutions to the end of the First World War. During this period Europe became the center of a new and deadly game of power politics in which any semblance of defeat was reason enough to prepare the ground for revenge. Eventually, war took its toll on every major participant from 1914-18.","CrossModule":"HY2231","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"HY2231","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EU3224","ModuleTitle":"Social Thought & Social Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a critical examination of central problems in classical social theory, with emphasis on the multifaceted analysis of the larger social processes in the making of modern society. The module will concentrate on the original contributions of major theorists such as Marx, Weber, and Durkheim and explore how their works continue to influence current Sociology. This course is mounted for all students throughout NUS with an interest in classical social theories.","CrossModule":"SC3101","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SC3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU4214","ModuleTitle":"Special Paper in Modern European History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore and introduce different themes in Modern European History such as political changes, political leadership, diplomacy and interstate relations.","CrossModule":"HY4212","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in EU/ LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \n\nCohort 2012-2014:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in EU/ LA [French/German]/ recognised modules or 28 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2015 onwards: \nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in EU/ LA [French/German/ Spanish]/recognised modules or 28 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"HY4212","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EU4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Students enrolled in the module can select an EU-based topic and the supervisor based in any discipline across FASS. Regardless of the department of the supervisor, the HT will follow the requirements, format, limits and deadlines set by the History Department. The Honours Thesis is a research and writing exercise usually done in the final semester of a student pursuing an Honours degree.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2014 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs in EU / LA [French/German]/recognized modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs in EU / LA [French/German/Spanish]/ recognized modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs in EU / LA [French/German/Spanish]/recognized modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"EU4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EU / LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2014:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EU / LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EU / LA [French/German/Spanish]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in EU / LA [French/German/Spanish]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EU4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FAS1101","ModuleTitle":"Writing Academically: Arts and Social Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module develops and applies the core strategies that underlie successful academic writing. These include writing with clarity and precision, analysing how authors argue, organizing and expressing ideas to guide readers through a line of reasoning, citing and documenting sources, revising the content, wording, and organization of a paper, as well as surface features such as spelling and punctuation. Students gain an appreciation of the basics of academic writing through three units, which correspond to the three stages of writing – introduction, body, and conclusion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 Foundation Academic English and/or ES1103 English for Academic Purposes must pass those modules before they are allowed to read this module.","Preclusion":"1) Non-FASS students\r\n2) Students who have read and passed ES1531/GEK1549/GET1021 or ES1501%.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FAS1102","ModuleTitle":"Public Writing and Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module develops the rhetorical knowledge, the composing practices, and the critical thinking skills that are necessary to understand and shape meaning for different audiences. Students gain a deeper appreciation for the roles of public writing and speaking among engaged citizens. They will analyze, research, and contribute to discussions about pressing social issues that face contemporary Singapore (e.g., aging, culture, environment, family, inequality). Students will research, adapt, and strengthen their abilities to communicate to multiple audiences across multiple modalities. Students will compose in non-fiction genres/media such as email, blogs, presentations, and reviews.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 Foundation Academic English and/or ES1103 English for Academic Purposes must pass those modules before they are allowed to read this module.","Preclusion":"1) Non-FASS students\n2) Students who have read and passed ES2002, CS2101, IS2101, GEK1901/GET1006, ES2660, ES2007D, ES1541/SP1541, ENV1202 and ES1601.\n3) FASS USP students from Cohort 2017 and onwards","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FAS2551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"This module gives FASS students the opportunity to pursue an internship as part of their undergraduate study. Interested students will need to secure a position and perform an internship in a company or organization, either for 8-12 weeks full time in special term, or 12-16 weeks part time in a regular semester. They will submit journal entries and other written reports, and meet with an Academic Advisor and Workplace Supervisor. Through the process, students will be exposed to corporate culture, sharpen soft skills, practice what they have learned in the classroom, and gain useful work experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40/16","Prerequisite":"Student must have completed at least 60MC before they can enrol in the module.\n\nCA Components (Insert before Workplan):\nStudents to meet with CFG Career Advisor before starting on the internship. The meeting may be waived\nif the student has completed Career Catalyst, or attended the most recent Internship Briefing.","Preclusion":"Cohort 2016 onwards: Students who have completed or are pursuing the year-long NOC programmes are not allowed to read this module. Students should therefore consider their options carefully before embarking on their internships.","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"FAS2552","ModuleTitle":"Extended Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"This module gives FASS students the opportunity to pursue an internship as part of their undergraduate study. Interested students will need to secure a position and perform an internship in a company or organization for 12-16 weeks. They will submit journal entries and other written reports, and meet with an Academic Advisor and Workplace Supervisor. Through the process, students will be exposed to corporate culture, sharpen soft skills, practice what they have learned in the classroom, and gain useful work experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40","Prerequisite":"Student must have completed at least 60MC before they can enrol in the module.\n\nCA Components (Insert before Workplan):\nStudents to meet with CFG Career Advisor before starting on the internship. The meeting may be\nwaived if the student has completed Career Catalyst, or attended the most recent Internship Briefing.","Preclusion":"Module may not be taken in the honours year, or used to delay honours.\nCohort 2016 onwards: Students who have completed or are pursuing the year-long NOC programmes are not allowed to read this module. Students should therefore consider their options carefully before embarking on their internships.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FDP2011","ModuleTitle":"Special Mathematics Class 1, 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module taught in French is specially designed for FDDP students so as to prepare them to attain a basic knowledge on vocabularies of Set Theory, Algebraic\nStructures, Finite Groups, Polynomials, Vectors spaces, Linear Transformations, Matrices, Inner product spaces, Canonical forms and basic mathematical analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"A-level mathematics or its equivalent","Preclusion":"FDP2001 Special Mathematics Class 1, 2 & 3","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FDP2021","ModuleTitle":"Special Physics Class 1, 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Topics covered include vectorial calculus, electrostatics, magnetostatics and electromagnetism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"A-level Physics or its equivalent","Preclusion":"FDP2002 Special Physics Class 1, 2 & 3","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5101","ModuleTitle":"Derivatives And Fixed Income","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a core module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: Basic theories of futures, options, and swaps pricing. Fundamental concepts of no arbitrage equilibrium and also risk premia. Hedging techniques and the Greeks. Fixed Income securities analytics. Yield curve analyses. Extensions to asset-backed securities and asset securitization issues. Structured notes and embedded options. Corporate debts and convertibles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5110","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL ENGINEERING PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a core module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: Students are encouraged to work on a project related to an actual problem at work involving financial engineering solutions. Otherwise students could work on a new product or process idea, or a detailed case study. The report of about 60 double-spaced A4 pages including appendixes should be carefully written and submitted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-1-2-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5112","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Calculus and Quantitative Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","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\r\nWiener 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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5209","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5221","ModuleTitle":"Trading Principles & Fundamentals","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to familiarize the students with the reality of trading within the financial markets environment. Beyond the pure trading principles, it covers the many aspects of trading decisions, in terms of risk control and limits, market and economic data and information, overall portfolio management, practical market standards and conventions, specificities of derivatives trading, trading styles and techniques to manage specific market situations.  \r\n\r\nThis module should prepare students to better grasp trading and financial markets and allow them to become effective in a work environment in a record short time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5223","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Electronic Financial Market","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"The fundamentals of financial market technologies and functionality in the Front-, Middle- and Back-offices, the interdependencies of their systems, typical user interfaces, through to typical system architecture will be taught.\r\n\r\nPrincipals of algorithmic trading will also be covered, and students will be challenged to design solutions for real-market trading strategies.\r\n\r\nThis module will encompass the Learning Outcomes from the other modules in the MFE program, giving the student practical knowledge, skills and industry best practice in electronic markets.\r\n\r\nLively learning activities and interactive discussions based on current market scenarios will bring students through a realistic and relevant learning journey.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5226","ModuleTitle":"C++ in Financial Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This is a fast-paced introductory course to the\nC++ programming language. It is intended for\nthose with little programming background,\nthough prior programming experience will make\nit easier.\nThe course covers C++ basic constructs (loops,\nvariables, operators, and functions), built-in\nlibraries, data structures, templates and object\noriented programming techniques. It develops\nlogical thinking aimed at designing algorithms\nto solve specific problems. Concepts are\nillustrated by examples drawn from the financial\nengineering domain. The course will ultimately\nprovide with an overview of the components of\na modern risk management system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN2004","ModuleTitle":"Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students to understand the key concepts and tools in Finance. It provides a broad overview of the financial environment under which a firm operates. It equips the students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions for a firm. Topics to be covered include introduction to finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning, time value of money, risk and return analysis, capital budgeting methods and applications, common stock valuation, bond valuation, short term management and financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or FNA1002/ACC1002 or FNA1002X/ACC1002X or FNA1002E or BH1002E or EC3212 or EG1422 before they are allowed to take FIN2004.","Preclusion":"Students who have taken CS2251 or EC3209 or EC3333 or BK2004 or BZ2004 or BH2004 or FNA2004 are not allowed to take FIN2004. 1st Year BSc(PFM),  all BSc (RE) and Computational Finance are not allowed to take FIN2004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN2004X","ModuleTitle":"Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students to understand the key concepts and tools in Finance. It provides a broad overview of the financial environment under which a firm operates. It equips the students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions for a firm. Topics to be covered include introduction to finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning, time value of money, risk and return analysis, capital budgeting methods and applications, common stock valuation, bond valuation, short term management and financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or FNA1002/ACC1002 or FNA1002X/ACC1002X or FNA1002E or BH1002E or EC3212 or EG1422 before they are allowed to take FIN2004.","Preclusion":"Students who have taken CS2251 or EC3209 or EC3333 or BK2004 or BZ2004 or BH2004 or FNA2004 are not allowed to take FIN2004. 1st Year BSc(PFM),  all BSc (RE) and Computational Finance are not allowed to take FIN2004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN2704","ModuleTitle":"Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students to understand the key concepts and tools in Finance. It provides a broad overview of the financial environment under which a firm operates. It equips the students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions for a firm. Topics to be covered include introduction to finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning, time value of money, risk and return analysis, capital budgeting methods and applications, common stock valuation, bond valuation, short term management and financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ACC1701/ACC1701X or EC2204.","Preclusion":"FIN2004","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN2704X","ModuleTitle":"Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students to understand the key concepts and tools in Finance. It provides a broad overview of the financial environment under which a firm operates. It equips the students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions for a firm. Topics to be covered include introduction to finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning, time value of money, risk and return analysis, capital budgeting methods and applications, common stock valuation, bond valuation, short term management and financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ACC1701/ACC1701X or EC2204.","Preclusion":"FIN2004","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3101A","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the key financial issues faced by modern-day financial managers of corporations. It will equip students with conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions. Topics to be covered include risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy and mergers and acquisitions. Cases will be used to illustrate the concepts taught. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3101 or BZ3301 or BK3100 or FNA3101 or FE5105 or FIN3101 or FIN3101B or FIN3101C","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3101B","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the key financial issues faced by modern-day financial managers of corporations. It will equip students with conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions. Topics to be covered include risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy and mergers and acquisitions. Cases will be used to illustrate the concepts taught. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3101 or BZ3301 or BK3100 or FNA3101 or FE5105 or FIN3101 or FIN3101A or FIN3101C","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3102A","ModuleTitle":"Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course in investments. It provides a comprehensive coverage of basic concepts, theories, applications and decision-making rules in financial investment. Topics to be covered include fundamental security analysis on stocks, bonds, options and futures as well as modern portfolio management. On completion, candidates should be conversant in investment management in preparation for careers in financial analysis and financial planning, investment banking, and corporate finance. Candidates should also be equipped to write the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Level 1 examinations in quantitative analysis, equity securities analysis and portfolio management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3102 or BZ3302 or BK3101 or FNA3102 or FNA3102B/C or FIN3102 or FIN3102B/C or FE5108 or EC3333 or CF3101/QF3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3102B","ModuleTitle":"Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course in investments. It provides a comprehensive coverage of basic concepts, theories, applications and decision-making rules in financial investment. Topics to be covered include fundamental security analysis on stocks, bonds, options and futures as well as modern portfolio management. On completion, candidates should be conversant in investment management in preparation for careers in financial analysis and financial planning, investment banking, and corporate finance. Candidates should also be equipped to write the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Level 1 examinations in quantitative analysis, equity securities analysis and portfolio management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3102 or BZ3302 or BK3101 or FNA3102 or FNA3102A/C or FIN3102 or FIN3102A/C or FE5108 or EC3333 or CF3101/QF3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3102C","ModuleTitle":"Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course in investments. It provides a comprehensive coverage of basic concepts, theories, applications and decision-making rules in financial investment. Topics to be covered include fundamental security analysis on stocks, bonds, options and futures as well as modern portfolio management. On completion, candidates should be conversant in investment management in preparation for careers in financial analysis and financial planning, investment banking, and corporate finance. Candidates should also be equipped to write the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Level 1 examinations in quantitative analysis, equity securities analysis and portfolio management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3102 or BZ3302 or BK3101 or FNA3102 or FNA3102A/B or FIN3102 or FIN3102A/B or FE5108 or EC3333 or CF3101/QF3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3103A","ModuleTitle":"Financial Markets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to provide an understanding of the role of financial markets in the economy. Topics to be covered include the importance of the structure (architecture) of the financial system, the functions of markets and institutions, and their implications for resource mobilization, resource allocation, allocative efficiency, and risk management. In addition, we consider: the structure of financial markets for different instruments, the range of instruments traded therein, and the mechanisms facilitating trade in financial assets, and an assessment of the structure and efficiency of these markets in Singapore vis-? -vis similar markets in other industrialized economies. To assess issues of efficiency and market structure, the course will include frequent references to markets in other economies, including the US, Australia, the UK, Hong Kong as well as other emerging market economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3103 or BZ3303 or BK3102 or FNA3103 or FIN3103 or FIN3103B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3103B","ModuleTitle":"Financial Markets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to provide an understanding of the role of financial markets in the economy. Topics to be covered include the importance of the structure (architecture) of the financial system, the functions of markets and institutions, and their implications for resource mobilization, resource allocation, allocative efficiency, and risk management. In addition, we consider: the structure of financial markets for different instruments, the range of instruments traded therein, and the mechanisms facilitating trade in financial assets, and an assessment of the structure and efficiency of these markets in Singapore vis-? -vis similar markets in other industrialized economies. To assess issues of efficiency and market structure, the course will include frequent references to markets in other economies, including the US, Australia, the UK, Hong Kong as well as other emerging market economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3103 or BZ3303 or BK3102 or FNA3103 or FIN3103 or FIN3103A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3113","ModuleTitle":"Financial Statement Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the process of financial reporting and the analysis of financial statements, and addresses the question of whether the accounting process yields numbers that accurately reflect the economics of the transaction, and if not, what can analyst/user do to overcome this limitation. It aims to create an understanding of the environment in which financial reporting choices are made, what the options are and how to use these data in making decisions. Course materials are built around the accounting and reporting issues faced by real companies today, to give students a real business context for understanding the many forces that can affect a company's accounting choices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA1002 or FNA1002X or ACC1002 or ACC1002X or BH1002 or BZ1002 or BK1003 or FNA1002E or BH1002E","Preclusion":"BH3113 or BZ3105 or BK3105 or FNA3113","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3117","ModuleTitle":"Bank Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course builds on basic financial theory and the principles courses in economics. It addresses topics that are important for managing financial institutions in a rapidly changing national and global environment. Upon successful completion of the course, student should be able to understand the role of financial institutions in the economy; explain why banks are unique, and therefore merit special attention; to understand the analytical foundations underlying financial institutions management, and be able to use them to analyse important financial issues, including financial crisis; be familiar with risk management techniques to deal with the various risks banks and other financial institutions face.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004/FIN2004 and FNA3102/FIN3102","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3117 are not allowed to take FIN3117. Not for students who have passed FE5105.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3118","ModuleTitle":"Financial Risk Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers one of the core functions of finance, namely, risk management. The objective is to introduce the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of financial risk management. The focus of the module is on the identification, measurement, monitoring and control of financial risk. It also addresses the basic financial and statistical techniques that enhance risk management decision-making.The course starts by looking at risk management concepts and the risk management process. It then examines the approaches used to identify, measure and reduce risks. Topics to be covered include risk measurement - Value-at-Risk (VAR) methods, measuring and managing market risk and credit risk, risk management applications, managing other risks such as liquidity and operational risks, regulatory and capital issues, risk-adjusted performance, and implementing a risk management programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FIN3102","Preclusion":"BH3118 or BZ3305 or FNA3118","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3119","ModuleTitle":"Risk and Insurance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Business entities and individuals are exposed to substantial risk associated with losses to property, income, and wealth because of damage to assets, legal liability, disability, retirement, and death. Costs associated with legal liability and employee benefit programmes, particularly Central Provident Fund (CPF) and health care, have become matters of deep concern to company management. Individuals seeking coverage of their professional and personal risks have similar concerns. This course analyses the nature and impact of these risks and discusses appropriate risk management techniques. The emphasis is on the analysis and management of these problems for business entities, but these are substantial implications for the problems faced by individual and society. Topics to be covered include risk identification and measurement; risk control and transfer; risk financing with commercial insurance; self-insurance; captive insurance programmes; insurance markets and regulation; employee benefits and CPF; life and health insurance; personal financial planning; international risk management and insurance for multi-national corporations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3119 or BZ3311 or FNA3119","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3120B","ModuleTitle":"TIF: Transaction Banking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Transaction banking is about moving money between entities and the four main areas of this business are cash management, trade finance, securities services and capital\r\nmarkets. This course will allow you to put yourself in the shoes of both transaction bankers and the corporate treasurers (and CFOs) to better understand the concepts and products of transaction banking. This course will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained in the first half of the course to “innovatively” solve real life transaction banking issues/cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"FIN3101 Corporate Finance","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3129","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based\r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3130","ModuleTitle":"Financial Modelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the theories and methodologies of financial modelling. It trains students to apply finance theories to solve various problems in financial management, investments, portfolio management, and risk management. This objective is achieved by teaching students how to design and implement financial models in the computer,\r\nwith Excel as the main tool. It covers four classes of models: Corporate Finance models, Portfolio Models, Option-Pricing Models and Bond Models. It also covers\r\nsimulation, some numerical methods, and VBA programming as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ACC1002 Financial Accounting\r\n• FIN2004 Finance\r\n• FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio\r\nManagement\r\n• An aptitude with mathematics and programming would\r\nbe a plus.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3131","ModuleTitle":"Fixed Income Securities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major topics in fixed income securities. The emphasis will be on valuation. Topics covered include the study of bonds, bond derivatives, interest rate derivatives, interest rate swaps, mortgage, asset backed securities, and credit risk. The focus is principally on interest rate risk and valuation of these instruments. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA3102 or FIN3102 or FIN3102A or FIN3102B or FIN3102C","Preclusion":"FNA3120A or CF3201/QF3201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3132","ModuleTitle":"Value Investing In Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to highlight the skills necessary from a theoretical and practical standpoint necessary for investing using a “value” and “fundamental” approach. The course aims to apply traditional value investment theory with the practical challenges of investing in Asian equity markets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"- ACC1002 Financial Accounting \r\n- FIN3101 Corporate Finance","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4112G","ModuleTitle":"SIF: Private Equity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major private equity investment types including venture capital, growth capital, buyouts, sovereign wealth funds and venture philanthropy.\r\nThe course adopts a case analytic approach and includes discussion on private equity cycles, from fund raising, structuring to deal screening, valuation, investment\r\nnegotiations, fund management and performance reporting. An underlying theme of this part of the course is to evaluate to what extent private equity markets can\r\ncreate wealth and promote economic growth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"FIN3101 Corporate Finance\r\n FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management\r\n FIN3103 Financial Markets","Preclusion":"FIN4112F: Seminars in Finance: Private Equity and Investment Banking","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4112H","ModuleTitle":"SIF: Investment Banking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to the world of investment banking. It is designed to help students understand the industry in which investment banks operates, the business activities they typically undertake, and the financial instruments they create and use. Special attention will be paid to discuss how investment banks contributed to the recent financial crisis through their integration with various\r\nfinancial markets and institutions, and how they have, in return, been affected by the crisis. This aims at helping students to gain a boarder perspective of the financial industry and understand the interdependence between its various parts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"- FIN3101 Corporate Finance\r\n- FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management\r\n- FIN3103 Financial Markets","Preclusion":"FIN4112F: Seminars in Finance: Private Equity and Investment Banking","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4112K","ModuleTitle":"SIF: Applied Portfolio Management Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This advanced Seminar in Finance module will serve as a comprehensive real world examination of the quantitative techniques available and how these might be applied to portfolio management in the investment management industry. Major topics covered include exploring various quantitative tools and models for Estimating Expected Returns, Modelling Risks, Style Analysis & Bench-marking,\nand Strategic & Tactical Asset Allocation. Lectures will involve frequent interaction with practitioners from the industry hands-on lab projects and real-life examples.\nSuitable for students interested in a career as an investment analyst or as a portfolio manager in the financial services sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4112L","ModuleTitle":"SIF: Family Business & Wealth Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to provide students the\r\nopportunity to develop deep skills and understanding of the\r\ntheory and practice that underlie corporate governance\r\n(CG) systems and its interaction with corporate financial\r\ndecisions. This course will focus on various issues in CG\r\nwith specific reference to the Asian context such as CG\r\nstructures in Asia and around the world, the effects of CG\r\non various corporate financial policies, and CG\r\nmechanisms to solve agency conflicts. This knowledge is\r\nparticularly essential for doing business intelligently not\r\nonly in Asia and other emerging economies but also\r\ndeveloped countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"FIN3101 Corporate Finance","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4113","ModuleTitle":"Personal Finance and Wealth Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to impart skills to help individuals manage their personal finances, and private wealth. The course has two parts. Part I covers basic aspects of financial planning: understanding key steps in financial planning, financial statements and ratios, time value of money, short and long term financial planning, liquidity management, credit management. The second part of the course focuses on private wealth management. Topics include: fixed income investment strategies, equity investment strategies, mutual funds, structured products, hedge funds and other alternative investments, investing in real estate taxation, estate planning and wealth protection. The course is primarily intended for individuals who wish to improve their money management skills. However, it is also suitable for those who aspire to be independent financial advisors or a career in private wealth management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FIN3101% and ST1131A","Preclusion":"FNA4112E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4113Y","ModuleTitle":"Personal Finance and Wealth Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to impart skills to help individuals manage their personal finances, and private wealth. The course has two parts. Part I covers basic aspects of financial planning: understanding key steps in financial planning, financial statements and ratios, time value of money, short and long term financial planning, liquidity management, credit management. The second part of the course focuses on private wealth management. Topics include: fixed income investment strategies, equity investment strategies, mutual funds, structured products, hedge funds and other alternative investments, investing in real estate taxation, estate planning and wealth protection. The course is primarily intended for individuals who wish to improve their money management skills. However, it is also suitable for those who aspire to be independent financial advisors or a career in private wealth management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FIN3101% and ST1131A","Preclusion":"FNA4112E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4115","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Portfolio Mgt: Security Analysis & Valuation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This advanced Seminar in Finance module will serve as a comprehensive real world examination of the quantitative, fundamental, behavioral, and model-based approaches \r\nutilized for performing security valuation in the financial industry. Major topics covered include Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Relative Valuation, Multifactor Models, \r\nLiquidity, and Value Enhancement Strategies. Lectures will involve frequent interaction with practitioners from the industry, hands-on lab projects, and real-life examples. Students are also expected to research, write, and publish equity investment reports (preferably on companies with limited research analyst coverage) and/or portfolio \r\ninvestment strategies. These individual equity reports and a presentation in the form of a team-based stock pitch will subsequently be presented by the students to a panel of senior members from the Singapore investment management industry so as to showcase & ascertain students’ equity research and stock-picking skills. There may also be an opportunity to put our skills to the test and manage real money (i.e., a live student-managed fund) during the course of the semester. This course is suitable \r\nfor students interested in a career as a financial analyst (both on the buy-side and sell-side), or as a portfolio manager.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"- ACC1002 Financial Accounting \r\n- FIN3101 Corporate Finance \r\n- FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4116","ModuleTitle":"Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to survey the financial methods used in mergers and acquisitions, buyouts and corporate restructuring. Related legal, strategic, organizational and management issues will also be considered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"FIN2004, FIN3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4119","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4122","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurial Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"The module is not only relevant for would-be entrepreneurs, but also for those considering a career in the venture capital industry. This module differs from a typical corporate finance module in that it highlights the special and unique considerations when planning the financial needs of new or young ventures. Many conventional means of funding (such as bank borrowings, issuance of bonds or public equities) for established or public listed companies are generally not available to small and young companies due to their lack of business track record. This module will highlight the various means of fund raising for new or young ventures, with special emphasis on the analyses and requirements of the professional venture capital funds, which have made significant contributions in nurturing many promising young companies into multi-billion dollar listed corporations in the past decades.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"FIN2004 Finance\nFIN3101 Corporate Finance","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1204C","ModuleTitle":"FS: Saving Face","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Face is our socially situated identity that is constantly being negotiated during social interaction – we can lose face, save face or give face to others. Adroit face management is key to successful communication and interpersonal relationships in our lives.\n\nThis module seeks to explore ways in which we establish and manage identity through communication. Using practical examples, it will also guide students to develop positive facework skills in a variety of scenarios and settings. It will end with a look at cultural differences in the concept and practice of facework and examine how these in turn contribute to intercultural conflict.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1206H","ModuleTitle":"FS: Travel and the Historian","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this Freshman Seminar is to introduce students to the use of travel narratives as sources for historians.  Students will be engage with different forms of travel and their productions to explore such themes as exploration, gender, race and culture.  Working individually and in groups, students will have an opportunity to hone their research, writing and oral presentation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1203S","ModuleTitle":"FS: Randomness in Scientific Thinking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this seminar is to introduce students to the roles of randomness\r\nin scientific thinking. Some of the topics covered include the following:\r\n\r\n1. Is probability intuitive? A class exercise will be conducted where students\r\nare asked to generate sequences of real and fake random coin tosses\r\nand are asked to develop tests to detect the difference.\r\n\r\n2. What is the role of randomization in the design of scientific experiments\r\n(for instance, why are patients randomly assigned to treatments in a\r\nmedical trial)? We recreate a famous incident in which a tea time\r\nconversation led to a statistician conducting an experiment to test\r\nwhether someone could distinguish whether milk had been added first\r\nor last to a cup of tea.\r\n\r\n3. How has statistical thinking been used and abused in the history of IQ\r\ntesting?\r\n\r\n4. In the analysis of environmental problems like global warming scientific\r\nmodels are often used which are deterministic (roughly speaking, such\r\nmodels predict a definite output for a given input). A statistical model on\r\nthe other hand gives predictions in the form of probabilities of different\r\npossible outcomes. How can the deep physical understanding\r\nembedded in the deterministic models be reconciled with statistical\r\napproaches to quantifying uncertainty and risk, and why is quantifying\r\nuncertainty important?\r\n\r\n5. How can fake random numbers generated on a computer by non-random\r\nrules sometimes do complicated calculations that aren’t easily done by\r\nother means?\r\n\r\n6. Why is statistical thinking so crucial in modern scientific enquiries in\r\nwhich massive databases of mostly uninteresting information are being\r\nsearched for interesting features (in astronomy, genetics and market\r\nresearch for example)?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1204S","ModuleTitle":"FS: Fraud, Deception and Data","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this seminar is to explore the relationship between fraud and\r\ndeception and statistics. Very often misleading claims in science and in society\r\nmore generally can arise from an ignorance of basic statistical ideas, but\r\nstatistical methods can also be abused knowingly in fraudulent behaviour. On\r\nthe other hand, statistical methods are also commonly used to detect and\r\nuncover fraud and dishonesty. After first looking at different kinds of deception\r\ninvolving data and the motivations for it this seminar will discuss the role of\r\nstatistics in uncovering deception in areas such as:\r\n\r\n1. Misleading claims in health;\r\n\r\n2. Misleading surveys and opinion polls;\r\n\r\n3. Claims and counterclaims in environmental science;\r\n\r\n4. Fraud detection in the financial world;\r\n\r\n5. Authorship disputes and detecting plagiarism\r\n\r\nIt is intended that students gain an appreciation for basic statistical ideas for\r\nhandling uncertainty as a key part of good scientific practice and decision\r\nmaking in society broadly.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1206P","ModuleTitle":"Energy Storage Devices - State of the Art","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Increased mechanization has simplified our daily lives\r\nsignificantly, but their high energy consumption nature has\r\nalso raised concerns about depleting fossil fuels (currently\r\nthe main source of energy). Research is being carried out\r\nworldwide to find alternate sources of energy. Solar and\r\nwind energy sound most promising but their intermittent\r\nnature is a major drawback. To counter this, significant\r\nR&D is being done to devise efficient energy storage\r\ndevices. This module attempts to give an overview of\r\nalternate energy systems and highlight the importance of\r\nenergy storage devices. Principle of operation, R&D and\r\nfuture trends, merits and limitations of various energy\r\nstorage systems will be discussed. Pumped storage\r\ndevices, fuel cells, batteries and their types, super\r\ncapacitors and hydrogen storage will be focused upon.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1210P","ModuleTitle":"Imaging our world","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"In our daily life we are surrounded by images. In science, images play an important role as well. These images contain scientific information, but there is also an element of beauty: we gaze at images of far galaxies or at images of individual atoms. \r\n\r\nIn this seminar we will explore various aspect of scientific imaging and address questions such as: What is it that we are actually looking at? How are these images produced? What are the limitations in imaging at small and large  dimensions?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1214B","ModuleTitle":"Mysteries of Water, Protein Aggregation and Diseases","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Despite the apparent simplicity of the water molecule, water is probably the most mysterious substance to both science and religions. Almost all religions decree the magic power of pure water. To our experience, where there is water, there is life. Water is widely regarded as the “matrix of life”. Nevertheless, various scientific debates are associated with water. For example, unbelievably, in the 1980s French scientist Benveniste and his collaborators proposed the notion of the “memory of water”.\n\nOn the other hand, proteins are the most important functional players for all forms of life.  An increasing spectrum of human diseases more than neurodegenerative diseases is characterized by aggregation of specific proteins, while aggregation of non-specific proteins are associated with aging even down to Escherichia coli. In 2005, we discovered that these “aggregated/insoluble” proteins could marvellously be solubilized in pure water, which thus offers my group to tackle an emerging but challenging problem in biology: molecular mechanisms for neurodegenerative diseases and aging.\n\nIn this module, we will explore how water shaped the emergence and evolution of life and how proteins get aggregated and subsequently gain toxicity to trigger diseases and aging. Most importantly, the students will have a full freedom to give their own opinions on these topics/debates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1221B","ModuleTitle":"Science: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Beautiful","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Science is characterized by a mode of critical thinking and method of systematic enquiry applied to the acquisition of knowledge. The scientific process of enquiry is therefore governed by basic and general yet essential principles.\r\nAbide by these principles, we will likely do good science (even though the findings may not be what we have expected, if not wanted, it to be). Ignore these principles we will be on a slippery slope to bad science. Violate these\r\nprinciples we will end up with ugly science. Students will learn about essential principles of scientific enquiry and why they are important in the acquisition of knowledge, and when they are ignored or violated, it will lead to bad and ugly consequences as had occurred in the real world.\r\nStudents will learn what is meant by scientific,\r\npseudoscientific, unscientific and non-scientific ideas.\r\nStudent will learn to appreciate the strengths (and\r\nlimitation) of scientific scholarship as well as respect nonscientific\r\nscholarship. Finally, students will learn that the\r\nscientific approach when intersect with non-scientific\r\ndisciplines (such as ethics, legal) can prevent science from\r\nturning ugly and when combine with creativity and\r\nimagination can produce beautiful results with powerful\r\nimpact.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1223B","ModuleTitle":"The Native Seed Plants of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"About 94.4% of Singapore’s vascular plant flora consists of seed plants and 44.8% of the 3953 species consist of exotic plants which dominate the urban landscape whereas the natives are usually found in wilderness sites. As a result, the average Singapore resident is more familiar with plants from other parts of the world but not Singapore, which is a great shame. Native plants provide many ecosystem services for humans and ecological functions for native organisms. This module will help students appreciate the native flora and the importance of its conservation and sustainability. In addition, students will acquire basic botanical knowledge, the rudiments of plant identification and classification, as well as scientific reporting and presentation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1225B","ModuleTitle":"Infectious Diseases and Host-Pathogen Interactions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Almost 90% of the infectious diseases related deaths in the world are caused by pneumonia, tuberculosis, diarrhea, malaria, measles and AIDS. When the pathogen (e.g. bacteria or virus) interacts with the host (human or animal), it will divert the function of the host cells for the survival and benefit of the pathogen; causes infection and becomes disease. The major aim of this module is to briefly discuss the causes, prevention, remedies, and economic implications of the common infectious diseases as well as the regional infectious diseases such as Dengue and SARS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have read a Freshman Seminar before will be precluded from reading a second Freshman Seminar.\r\n\r\nStudents staying in Residential Colleges in UTown who will be reading or have read the Junior Seminars will be precluded from reading Freshman Seminar in the Faculty.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FSP4003","ModuleTitle":"Field Service Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Students will be given opportunities to work with real companies. The scope of the Field Service Project is part of the initial negotiations between the students and the company. It is an interactive process as the students have to make a preliminary survey of the company before finalising the job scope. The project is divided into stages– planning, research and assessment, and recommendations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"Varies depending on individual students with their supervisor","Prerequisite":"Varies according to the nature of the project.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST1101","ModuleTitle":"Science and Technology of Foods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of the major animal and plant based foods and how these need to be processed or treated before consumption in order to ensure that they are safe to consume Particular emphasis is given to the potential problems of spoilage by micro-organisms but also the usefulness of some micro-organisms inthe production of selected foods. The application of the concepts is tested by the development (in teams) of new snack type products.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"Food Science and Technology Major","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2102B","ModuleTitle":"Chemistry of Food Components","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the chemistry of major food components such as water, lipid, carbohydrate, and protein including food enzymes.The basic functions of these components will also be introduced. Some chemical reactions involving these molecules with relation to food processing and storage are discussed. In addition, methods of chemical modification to change the chemical and physical properties of the food components are also presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and CM1121 or CM1501","Preclusion":"FST2102A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Food Science & Technology I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to give level 2 students an introduction to research. The student will undertake a laboratory based investigation on a topic proposed by the supervisor. Students work independently but under the close supervision of the supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Food Science & Technology II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"his module is an extension of FST2288 and a more detailed and prolonged study stretching over two semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FST3101","ModuleTitle":"Food Microbiology & Fermentation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the nature and activities of microorganisms found in foods and how they are affected by various food processing and preservation methods, the role of various microorganisms in relation to their significance in the products; i.e., indicator organisms, pathogens, spoilage organisms, and beneficial organisms. Study of starter cultures, their physiology and genetics in the preparation and application to different food products and ingredients, study of chemical, biochemical and microbial bio-transformations in selected indigenous foods and food ingredients.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST1101, FST2102B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3103","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Food Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers a number of the most popular food processing operations, ranging from the conventional thermal processing to the modern membrane separation. Topics include thermal processing, microwave processing, evaporation, freezing, mixing, psychrometrics, mass transfer, membrane separation, and dehydration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and FST1103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3105","ModuleTitle":"Food Product Development and Packaging","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module intends to provide students with the opportunity to experience the stages of new product development through a problem-based learning project in\r\ncollaboration with a food company.\r\nLectures in this modules will cover three main topics:\r\n1. Introduction and essential steps in new food product development.\r\n2. Mechanism of food spoilage and shelf life analysis of foods.\r\n3. Principles and practices of food packaging.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"FST2102B and FST2107 and FST2108","Preclusion":"FST3104","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3106","ModuleTitle":"Sensory and Flavour Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers sensory science of food perception and preference, discrimination testing and sensory thresholds, basis of psycophysics in sensory evaluation, measurement of preference and liking, basis of training a sensory panel, sensory evaluation techniques used in quality control, experimental design and statistical analysis of sensory data; this module also covers the chemical basis of food flavour perception, study of biosynthetic pathways of selected flavour compounds, aroma characteristics and flavour quality of different food products important in the region, changes in flavour composition of foods/beverages in relation to processing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST2102B","Preclusion":"FST3104, FST4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3181","ModuleTitle":"Professional Placement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This essential requirement for the FST major involves the student working in an industrial/governmental or similar institutions for a minimum period of 16 weeks. The aim is to introduce the student to the world of work and to improve their interpersonal skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0 (Minimum 18 weeks of industrial attachment). Overseas internship will be subjected to special arrangements with a minimum of 16 weeks.","Prerequisite":"Food Science & Technology Major","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3201","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Food Science & Tech)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module allows the student to undertake an in-depth study of a food related topic agreed between the student and the supervisor. The work is carried out under the terms of a learning contract. Normally, a written and oral report on the work is required but other modes of assessment may be agreed and defined in the learning contract.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"Food Science & Technology Major","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3202","ModuleTitle":"Nutrition and Disease Prevention","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the role of nutrition, application of dietary therapy and functional food in the prevention of chronic disease. Basic concepts on how our genes and genome interact with our diet in health and diseases will be introduced. The format consists of a series of lectures, assigned readings and case studies involving aspects of problem based learning which relates the impact of food\r\ncomponents to disease prevention. The specific focus of this course relates food components such as dietary fibre, pre-biotics, pro-biotics, low glycemic and low fat foods to prevent or slow the progression of chronic disease such as colon cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and the metabolic syndrome.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"FST2201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to develop their research skills by working on a supervised project which will be laboratory based. It is a similar module to FST2288 but the topic will require a deeper understanding of food sciences.  Students will work  independently under close supervision of the supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"By permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is an extension of FST3288 and involves a more detailed and prolonged study stretching over two semesters. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"FST3288, and by permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Food Science & Tech","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The practical work for this module is undertaken in Semester 1 and early part of semester 2 of the Honours year and the work written up and submitted in Semester 2. The project is an indepth study of an agreed topic and will normally require a substantial amount of laboratory work to generate primary data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"For Cohort 2011 and before- At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Appl.Sc. programme. Food Science and Technology Major. \r\n\r\nFor Cohort 2012 and after- At least an overall CAP of 3.20, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Appl.Sc. (for Cohort 2012 and 2013) /B.Sc. (for Cohort 2014 and after) programme. Food Science and Technology Major.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4202","ModuleTitle":"Nutritional Biochemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to examine in depth the minor components of food and how these are important in health and disease. The biological basis of nutrition and the cellular mechanisms by which diet can influence health and activity will be examined along with the special dietary needs for minor components (e.g. micronutrients, selected phytochemicals) in certain disease states. Methods of isolation and identification of the compounds will be discussed and how food processing may affect their concentrations, bio-availability and bio-activity. Claims for nutritional benefits from food supplements such as herbs will be examined and the labelling of foods as regards health claims will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"FST3202 (or equivalent module) and either LSM2101 or LSM2211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4299","ModuleTitle":"Applied Project in FST","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"For Bachelor of Science (Honours) students to participate\nfull-time in a six-month-long project in an applied context\nthat culminates in a project presentation and report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must be reading the Bachelor of Science degree and have met Honours eligibility requirements for the specific major","Preclusion":"FST4199","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST5199","ModuleTitle":"MSc research project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a compulsory module for students taking the pathway towards MSc in Food Science and Nutrition programme. Students will work on research and development projects in relation to food science and nutrition under the supervision of faculty members, sometimes in partnership with industry collaborators. Students gain hands-on laboratory and/or practical skills of R & D as well as scientific writing skills. There will be a written report and an oral examination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST5205","ModuleTitle":"Frontier of Food Processing and Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students the current food processing and engineering knowledge, including organic food processing, reaction kinetics and shelf-life prediction, alternative ingredient development, application of nanotechnology in food processing, sustainable aquatic\nfood processing, minimal processing of fruit and vegetables, nonthermal processing technologies, innovative thermal processing technologies, life cycle analysis of processed foods, emerging trends in food processing, experimental design and data analysis for food\nprocesses, food process control and automation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FST5225","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Current Topics in Food Science I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This graduate level module will be an in-depth study of a selected advanced Food Science and Technology topic. The topics may vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of staff.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"By the lecturer’s approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"By the lecturer’s approval"},{"ModuleCode":"FST5227","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Current Topics in Food Science III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This graduate level module will be an in-depth study of a selected advanced topic in Food Science and Technology. The topic may vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of staff offering the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"By lecturer’s approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FST5302","ModuleTitle":"Food, Nutrition and Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Food Science and Technology has been instrumental in the advancement and production of safe and nutritious food and food products. While food is essential for life, the influence of food composition on health include not only macro- and micro-nutrients but also other components such as flavonoids, sweeteners and additives. This module is targeted at students who do not have a background in nutrition but currently work, or plan to work, in the food industry. The module will offer an overview on the roles and controversies surrounding different food components in health and diseases and also provide students with practical knowledge on the impact of food processing on the nutritional value of the final food product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"FST2201 Introduction to Human Nutrition","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE1101E","ModuleTitle":"Geographical Journeys: Exploring World Environments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces contemporary issues shaping our world and the geographical perspectives needed to understand them. Starting with ‘how geographers view the world’, the module offers a lens to analyse issues like climate change, urban flooding, human-environment relations, challenges of migration, cultural diffusion, economic integration and so forth. Each lecture will touch on contemporary scenarios and geographical analyses of issues. Students will also be exposed to field work techniques and strategies of project management in group discussions and project assignments. The goal is to develop students with strong ‘geographical imaginations’ better able to understand the world and all its complexities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2206","ModuleTitle":"Geographies of Life and Death","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to contemporary debates in population from a geographical perspective, focusing on the ways that geography is implicated in the processes and meanings of life and death. Besides examining historical and contemporary population trends and demographic transitions, this module also investigates the discourses and politics of fertility and women’s bodies, migration and transnational life, disease and health-care, and ageing, death and dying. The module enables students to think critically about contemporary population problems and solutions and to understand how these influence policy formulation and everyday lives. This module is open to all students who are interested in population issues from a social science perspective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE2215","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the important concepts and the practical use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in problem solving in both social and physical sciences. Topics to be covered include vector and raster data formats and their analytical functions.  This module is designed as learning through practicing, so practical laboratory excises utilising GIS software such as ArcView and ArcGIS will be major classroom activities. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS with interests in GIS applications in sciences, social sciences, engineering and business analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"IF2203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2218","ModuleTitle":"Leisure, Recreation and Tourism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Tourism is the largest industry in the world today, and its impacts on the physical environment and human societies are worthy of scrutiny.  The module provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of tourism and leisure, exploring in detail their economic, social, cultural and geographic implications on physical and human landscapes.  Concepts, models and theories drawn from the social sciences as well as geography, and case studies from the Asia-Pacific will be explored. The module is designed for level-2000 and level-3000 Geography students, but cross-faculty students are welcomed as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2222","ModuleTitle":"Politics and Space","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the major thematic concerns that have\r\ntraditionally shaped political geography as a sub-discipline. It also allows students to engage with emerging issues that are likely to become focal points in shaping future debates among political geographers. The aim of the module is to explore the co-constitutive relationship between politics and space. As the political organization of society has spatial consequences, so too does geography influence our understanding of political relationships. These relations are negotiated and contested in multiple ways that cut across different locations, scales, and temporalities. Accordingly, we will examine political concerns, disputes, accommodations, and consequences from a geographical perspective, where students can expect to acquire a critical appreciation for the historical  trajectories and evolving implications of states, sovereignty, territoriality, nationalism,  colonialism, democracy, ethnic conflict, policing and crime, terrorism, war, environmental justice, and political activism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE2227","ModuleTitle":"Cartography and Visualisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques for the manipulation, analysis, and the graphic representation of geographic information. Topics covered include the history of mapping, projection, data handling and display, map design, colour and pattern, and computer mapping. Students will learn to produce high quality cartographic displays. The module prepares students for further course work in Geographic Information System (GIS). Additionally, cartographic skills are useful to students preparing for degrees in natural, physical, social and behavioural sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-4-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2228","ModuleTitle":"Weather and Climate","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Weather has an immediate effect on all of us and climate is important in human affairs on a global level. This module provides an introduction to the processes underlying the atmospheric environment from local to global scales. It commences with a discussion of atmospheric concepts in a visual and practical manner. Understanding and application of meteorological principles will help to explain environmental phenomena such as clouds and rainfall, tropical storms or global climate change. Given its introductory and nonmathematical nature, this course is appropriate for students from all faculties. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GE2219","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2230","ModuleTitle":"Energy Futures: Environment and Sustainability","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The extraction, production, distribution and use of energy sources have significant environmental, social, political, and economic impacts. These impacts are multi-scalar, ranging from global climate change to socio-cultural disruption at the local and national scale. This module exposes students to these impacts with detailed case studies. The module also gives students a comprehensive background on the development and use of promising future postcarbon alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, tidal, and biofuels. It also discusses how to build the architecture of a post-carbon economy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2231","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Social and Cultural Geographies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the fundamentals of Social and\nCultural Geography. Designed as an introductory\nplatform, its primary aim will be to provide students with\nthe knowledge and skills to undertake more specialised\nmodules in Social and Cultural Geography. The module\nwill provide the historical, conceptual and\nmethodological underpinnings that will enhance\nstudents’ understanding of the relationship between\nculture, space, place and society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3204","ModuleTitle":"Cities and Regions: Planning for Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the basic ideas and context of both urban and regional planning. Key planning systems, policy agendas and perspectives are critically assessed. Examples are drawn mainly from rapidly changing regions in Asia. Challenges addressed include infrastructure, land policy, housing, poverty, governance dilemmas and environmental problems. Planning in regions and cities is viewed in light of wider social, political and economic trends as well as the geographical context. Planning is placed into perspective relative to other forces that influence development patterns. The module is aimed at students wanting to understand planning and its place in society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3219","ModuleTitle":"Globalisation and the Asian Cities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the social, political, and economic changes at various geographical scales with respect to globalisation. More specifically, this module focuses on developing understandings of the complex forces driving globalisation and the related urban and regional changes and the relationship between globalisation and regionalisation. This module is not just for geography students, but for all students who are interested in the urban and regional changes in the Asia-Pacific with respect to globalisation and regionalisation and the driving forces of the changes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3231","ModuleTitle":"Natural Hazards","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Natural hazards result in high losses in human life and welfare, property, resource productivity, and infrastructure.  Often human activities interact with the landscape to exacerbate the probability of a potentially hazardous situation. The module will cover the prediction, prevention, mitigation, and response strategies for various hazards.  Various types of natural hazards, including landslides, debris flows, volcanic hazards, earthquakes, fire, tsunami, typhoons, floods, tornadoes, and wildfire will be highlighted with respect to inherent forms and processes.  Examples will be presented from various regions worldwide.  Land management issues and effects will be emphasized, particularly within the context of the Pacific Rim.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3236","ModuleTitle":"Transport and Communications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The transport of goods, people and information is analysed using a systems approach, embracing the spatial patterns of demand and supply, transport modes, networks, volume and composition of flows, and political considerations.  The module also evaluates the different modes of transport and communications in terms of comparative advantages, coordination and integration, infrastructural support, technological advances, role in economic development and management in the urban, regional and international scales.  Students will learn about tools of network and flow analysis, and about analytical techniques associated with planning and management of transport and communications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3237","ModuleTitle":"Geographies of Migration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on theoretical and applied perspectives on international migration and settlement, with particular reference to the Asia-Pacific region. It includes analyses of international regimes regulating migration, giving attentiion to immigration policies and settlement policies, outcomes and experiences; transnational circuits of skilled and unskilled labour migrants; and forced migration and displacement. The consequences migration for gender relations, citizenship and socio-economic development in sending and receiving countries will also be discussed.  Case studies include Australia, Canada and the Southeast Asian context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3241","ModuleTitle":"Geographies of Social Life","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module explores debates in geography about social issues.  It emphasises the relationship between social identity and social space, and how different places reflect and shape diverse ways of life.  The module examines the role of space in the interplay of different social groups (e.g. ethnic groups, men/women), and in relation to different aspects of daily life (e.g. housing, leisure).  Its emphasis, however, is on how to think about these issues in different scales/contexts (streets, public spaces, global cities).  The course is intended for geography majors, and students throughout NUS with an interest in the relationship between society and space.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GE2224","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3246","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Pollution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Environmental pollution, the introduction of contaminants to the environment through human activity in amounts that can have adverse effects on biota, including humans, and ecosystem services, has in recent years become both more widespread and, in places, more acute. This module introduces the fundamental principles of environmental pollution; examines human activities resulting in the production and release of pollutants and their eventual contamination of the environment; explores how pollution processes and effects may have varied over time; and discusses how problems of environmental pollution can best be addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3550A","ModuleTitle":"GIS Internship Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module presents Geography majors who are taking/ intend to declare GIS minor a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in using GIS. It allows the students to apply their geospatial technology skills, such as spatial database management, data visualization, and data analysis, in a real working environment. Through mentoring from internship managers of employing companies/public sectors and NUS advisors, students are trained to apply theoretical aspects of GIS for solving real-world problems. They will also be able to collaborate with colleagues from the employing company or agency, and develop research questions involving the use of GIS in environmental issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"See Remarks","Prerequisite":"The GISIM is for Geography majors who are taking/ intend to declare GIS minor, subject to the specific requirements of the hiring company or government agency.\r\n\r\nStudents must have completed GE2215 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, before taking this module. Some companies may also require students to pass GE2227 and/ or GE3238.","Preclusion":"GE3550B and any other XX3550 module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3550B","ModuleTitle":"Geography Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Internships will take place in organizations or companies located in Singapore. Through the mentoring from internship managers of the employing companies/ organizations and NUS advisors, students are trained to apply theoretical aspects to solving real problems. Students will learn how policies and practices that they read about are applied in a real world situation. The hands-on experience they gain while on internship will provide an added dimension to their education. It will give them a practical edge and prepare them for work in the future.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"See Remarks","Prerequisite":"Students should:\r\n1) have completed a minimum of 24 MCs in Geography; and\r\n2) have declared Geography as their major","Preclusion":"GE3550A and any other XX3550 module\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE4204","ModuleTitle":"Urban Space:Critical Perspectives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Geographers have contributed much to understandings of urban lives, landscapes and processes. Urban Space: Critical Perspectives explores this contribution in two interrelated ways. First, through an examination of key themes in geographical analyses of cities and urban regions. These range from housing and infrastructure provision to mobility and labour market issues. And, second, through an engagement with diverse histories and geographies of cities. This involves a questioning of the spatiality of urban processes in various regions of the world, interrogating Euro-American-centred conceptions of urbanization and discussing alternative perspectives. The module thus examines both urban geographies and geo-histories of 'the urban'.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE or 28 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE or 28 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2204, GE3204 and GE3219. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4207","ModuleTitle":"Coastal Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an understanding of the tropical coastal ecosystems and evaluates various approaches and techniques to achieve sustainable coastal management.  The issues for discussion include sea level rise, beach erosion, coral reefs degradation, mangroves depletion, small-scale tourism development, and coastal management strategies of small island states. Case studies are taken mainly from Southeast Asia. The module should appeal to all geography students taking an applied approach to coastal management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. Must have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Must have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES students from both specialisations).\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221, GE3223 and GE3231 and completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4212","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Modelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an introduction to the application of models (analytical, numerical, physical) through theory and practice in environmental or social sciences. Strengths and weaknesses of individual model types are discussed. Hands-on practical experience in the design and application of computer-based modelling will be a focus of the course. After completion the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of modelling, explain why and how modelling is employed in environmental or social sciences and possess skills in developing and critically assessing such models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. Must have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Must have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES students from both specialisations)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227. Completed 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221, GE3223 and GE3227. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4213","ModuleTitle":"Cultural Geographies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module facilitates a theoretical and methodological engagement with 'the cultural' in Geography and related fields of study. Cultural Analysis examines: theoretical developments in geographical studies of culture, particularly interrelations with domains that have conventionally been considered extra-cultural (such as 'the economic' and 'the political'); and methodological techniques and approaches for studying reconceptualised notions of culture (in particular, 'cultural politics' and 'cultural economy'). The module will appeal to advanced students in Geography and related disciplines interested in interrelationships between culture and space.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, or 28 MCs in SN with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, or 28 MCs in SN with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2206, GE3206 and GE3237. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4217","ModuleTitle":"Political Geographies: Space and Power","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the relationship between space and power. It investigates how political processes shape human geography, and conversely, how assumptions about geography underscore global politics. We will examine key themes, concepts, & theories that define the study of critical politics from a geographical perspective. Students will gain a critical understanding of and\r\nappreciation for the historical and contemporary challenges of sovereignty, territoriality, governmentality, identity, citizenship, difference, violence, genocide, colonialism, and war. The module culminates with the themes of resistance, emancipation, direct action, and anarchism, which will allow students to consider alternative configurations of space and power.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and GE2222. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE4218","ModuleTitle":"Interpreting Tourism Spaces and Cultures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The recent decades has seen a rise in concern over the ills of tourism, and an attendant shift towards forms of tourism that is considered 'alternative', 'sustainable', or 'responsible'. Central to such rhetoric is the idea that tourism can and should consider ethics, morals, and responsibility. This module intends to critically analyze these contemporary shifts towards the responsible tourism, and its implications on society and space. On a broader level, it posits important questions on what is leisure, recreation, and enjoyment, in a time when increasing calls are made towards acknowledging the implicit moralities in all aspects of life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in GE,\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in GE or\n28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum\nCAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4219","ModuleTitle":"Development and Environment in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the intersection between development and environment in Southeast Asia. Utilising a range of conceptual lenses from sustainable development to political ecology, the module interrogates the varied environmental impacts and ramifications of the development of the region. The module pays particular attention to the ways in which environmental change affects everyday lives. Case studies include issues such as upland living and forest peoples, trans-boundary environmental issues, and the role and place of Buddhism as an eco-centric religion. The module encourages a critical view of the trade-offs between economic growth (development) and environmental protection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, or 28 MCs in MS, or 28 MCs in SE with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES students from both specialisations). Completed 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.\n \nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies). Must have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2221 and GE3210. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4221","ModuleTitle":"Field Investigation in Human Geography","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on skills and research design practice through residential fieldwork in human geography.\r\nThe field trip will be embedded within the regular semester and will be preceded by preparatory classes to provide concepts, theories and specific techniques\r\nrelevant to the fieldwork location. It will be followed by a period of post fieldwork analysis and presentation of project outcomes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GE4223","ModuleTitle":"Development of Geographic Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Aimed at developing a critical perspective on the nature and practice of modern geography, the module situates the development of geography within the wider context of philosophical and social change. It examines the basic nature of the discipline by considering some of the ways in which the relationship between the society and space has been theorised within geography. There are two parts to the module, each to be conducted over one semester. One component traced the history of the discipline and evaluates the different paradigms, approaches and methodological considerations which have influenced human geography including the impact of positivism, humanism, Marxism, feminism, realism and postmodernism. The second component explores the development of environmental scientific thought and practice and related philosophical issues, before examining the unity diversity of physical and human geographies through key concepts such as space, place, environment and landscape.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted at least 80MCs, including 28MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.5 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted at least 80MCs, including 28MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES students from both specialisations).\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.","Preclusion":"GE4101A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4225","ModuleTitle":"Young People and Children: Global Perspectives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the theories and concepts of childhood and youth-hood from critical geography and development studies perspectives. The module will particularly focus on approaches and material from the\r\nsub-discipline of children’s and young people’s geographies. It will explore material and representational geographies of children and young people from a global perspective. Different strands of examination may include key issues such as: children’s and young people’s social and spatial identities; the complexities of growing up global; young people and social and cultural development; mediated representations of younger people; youthful politics and\r\nactivism; contexts of education, employment and aspirations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in GE,\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in GE or\n28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum\nCAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4230","ModuleTitle":"Greater China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the political economy and contemporary transformation of Greater China (broadly defined to include the mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau SARs, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities in Asia) in the contemporary period. By adopting an institutional analysis from new economic geographies, it examines the ways in which state formation (and transformation), business systems, organisational structures and socio-cultural factors account for the geographical processes and outcomes of economic and political changes at various spatial scales. Issues covered include economic development and reforms, the financial and banking system, national business systems, financial crises, technology, foreign direct investment and international trade, governmentbusiness relations, mobility and urbanisation, and geopolitics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4231","ModuleTitle":"Urban and Regional Economies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the dynamics of urban and regional development from the perspectives of economic and political geography. It is primarily concerned with contemporary issues such as urban assemblages and clusters, regional networks and institutions, and their relationships with the evolving global political economy. Uneven geographical development is both underpinned by, and contributes to, these urban and regional development dynamics around the world. The module will draw upon a wide variety of examples from across Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Equivalent to 8 MCs (applies to students entering Arts 1 in 1999/2000 or earlier). Equivalent to 10 MCs (applies to students entering Arts 1 in 2000/2001). Equivalent to 12 MCs (applies to students entering Arts 1 in 2001/2002 and later). Word limit to be advised. Please check with the Honours Year Coordinator. The Honours Thesis may be on either: (a) an aspect of the geography of Singapore or Malaysia; or (b) any other approved geography topic.  The subject for the thesis is to be chosen in consultation with the staff of the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of GE requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2013-2015\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of GE requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 110 MCs including 44 MCs of GE requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES NVG students)\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.","Preclusion":"GE4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted at least 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.5 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"GE4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5211","ModuleTitle":"Dynamic Environments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces techniques through which dynamic environmental conditions can be measured and monitored and provides a basis for reasoned debates about issues related to environmental change. Students following the module can expect to be tutored in a number of techniques that may include (depending upon expertise of staff who are available to teach the module) geomorphic hazard mapping, micro-meteorology, palaeoecology and remote sensing. The module goes on to discuss the implications to humans of past and present environmental dynamism and of predicted environmental changes. Among the topics for student-led discussions in this part of the module are the dialectic of global climate change; the contribution of urban areas to global climate change; possible relationships between biodiversity and environmental instability; and inequalities in the degree of human vulnerability. A seminar presentation focusing on the relevance of the module to their thesis or on thesis topic is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5214","ModuleTitle":"Landscapes of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of the diversity of peoples and places in\nSoutheast Asia, with the aim of examining its regional identity. It is grounded conceptually in the notion of “landscape”, situated across multiple scales of reality from the local to the global. Empirically, aspects of material and  on-material cultures and dimensions of Southeast Asia will be discussed, including the economy, religion, environment and politics. The potential and limits\nof “landscape geography” in critically understanding Southeast Asia will also be assessed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE5221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5216","ModuleTitle":"GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module situates geography within the field of knowledge constituted by the social and natural sciences. It focuses on the way that geographic thought has developed through a dialogue with other disciplines. Students will learn about some key social theorists and how geography may be enriched through careful engagement with their works. This module is targeted at all interested in thinking critically about the spatiality of everyday life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5223","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Applied GIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students the fundamental concepts and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamental concepts covered include spatial data models, data quality, cartographic principles, and\r\nspatial analysis. Hands-on training provided includes spatial data development, attribute management, geovisualization, and spatial analysis\r\noperations. Some selected cases of GIS applications in social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and management will be introduced. The\r\nrole of GIS as an integrated platform for decision making will be highlighted. The module is for students who have no prior GIS background but wish to apply geospatial techniques in their respective fields of interest.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students with prior GIS training should consult with the lecturer in charge to decide if the module is suitable.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5226","ModuleTitle":"GIS Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in GIS applications across a range of different subject areas, including geography, geology, environmental science, ecology, civil engineering, urban planning, real estate, health sciences, social sciences and humanities. Through this module, students are expected to explore different modelling approaches, discuss applications of the models, and work on lab exercises and research projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-3-3-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GE5227","ModuleTitle":"Internet GIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides state-of-the-art training in\nInternet GIS technologies and spatial theories for\nmapping and comprehending activities in virtual\nspace, real space, and the intersections of the two\nspaces. It sees Internet as an integral part of social life\nand provides students a venue to explore the\nimplications of the digital transformations brought\nforth by the Internet. Major topics that will be\ncovered include 1) web-based GIS mapping, 2)\nInternet of Things, 3) social sensing and social web,\nand 4) social dynamics of the Internet.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-3-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The level 5000 Independent Study Module is designed to enable a graduate student or small group of graduate students to explore an approved topic relating to their planned area of research. Students should normally expect to meet with their mentor three to five times over the duration of the module. A proposal must be drawn up between the student(s) and mentor and approved by the Graduate Coordinator/Deputy Graduate Coordinator before the end of week 3 of the semester. The assignment will comprise written work of 4000-6000 words, or 6000-8000 words for a group-based, single (collective) piece. All CA is double-marked.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE6222","ModuleTitle":"Transnationalism and Society: Comparative Spaces","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Transnationalism studies draw attention to social processes and relations that simultaneously transgress borders while remaining in some ways anchored on territorially defined spaces. This module examines the theoretical foundations, historical perspectives, methodological premises and innovative developments of transnationalism studies through empirically grounded analyses of transnational phenomenon. Topics offered may  include but are not limited to transnational migration, institutional governance, socio-political mobilisations, corporations, urbanism or popular culture and media. Comparative examples from Asia and beyond will be drawn upon to inform discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The level 6000 Independent Study Module is designed to enable an individual student to explore in some depth a topic in Geography that is of relevance to their research interests. Students should normally expect to meet with their mentor three to five times over the duration of the module. A proposal must be drawn up between the student(s) and mentor and approved by the Graduate Coordinator/Deputy Graduate Coordinator before the end of week 3 of the semester. The assignment will comprise written work of 4000-6000 words. All CA is double-marked.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-9-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1001","ModuleTitle":"Globalisation and New Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students an introduction into the role of new communication technologies in the context of globalization. We will explore various aspects of global communication flows including the global reach of new media and its consequences, global and transnational timesharing and workflows, the role of new media in global and local politics, and the potential of new and traditional communication channels in the context of various forms of activism and communication for social change. The role of culture in global communication and ways in which cultural processesshape and are shaped by the landscape of globalization will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1036","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1002","ModuleTitle":"Economic Issues in Dev World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to highlight the major economic problems that characterize the present-day developing countries with special reference to ASEAN and East Asian NIEs. While the problems and issues are brought out in a non-technical fashion, the relevant policies are discussed with the help of appropriate empirical evidences so as to allow the students to gauge the extent of success achieved by various policies. The course is likely to impart useful knowledge and information on the prime development issues that concern the developing world today. After the successful completion of the module, students should be able to identify the main problems that are currently faced in Asia and would be able to make some policy suggestions in dealing with these problems. They will also gain some useful experience on the economic development of Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1018K, GEK1018","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1004","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Heritage: Hist & Lit","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to provide a general understanding of traditional China by focusing on two important aspects of its civilization: history and literature. In the first half of the semester, students will be introduced to the major political, intellectual, and social developments in the various dynasties of imperial China.  In the second half of the semester, the module calls attention to the major literary genres that dominated each historical period, from the pre-Qin era through the Tang dynasty.  In so doing, we offer students an overview of what formed the cornerstone of the civilization of traditional China. (This module is taught in English.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1007","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1008","ModuleTitle":"Nations & Nat'lisms in S Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the role which nationalism has played in the formation and political development of the nations and states of South Asia.  It examines nationalist forces in anti-colonial struggles, in post-colonial state formation and in contemporary political developments.  It will be of relevance to students with an interest in political developments in Asia, with particular reference to forms of nationalism and nation-building","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1035","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1009","ModuleTitle":"Framing Bollywood: Unpacking The Magic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Bollywood Cinema is recognised as the most vibrant form of cultural media in India, one whose influence now extends to many parts of the world. By studying the content and meaning of selected Bollywood films, this module will introduce students to key social, economic, political and cultural issues in India, and\nexplore important concepts in the humanities and social sciences such as nationalism, gender and sexuality, diaspora and globalisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1050","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1013","ModuleTitle":"Pirates, Oceans and the Maritime World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Piracy, understood broadly as violence or crime at sea, is a present day phenomenon and yet one which has a history spanning centuries and across all the oceans of the world. From pirates to privateers, corsairs to raiders, maritime predators take various names and forms. This module explores the history of pirates and piracy. By examining case studies from the 1400s onwards and by placing pirates into the context of oceanic history and maritime studies, students will be able to demystify the popular images often associated with pirates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2049","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1014","ModuleTitle":"Samurai, Geisha, Yakuza as Self or Other","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module challenges the foundation of human knowledge. Examining cultural icons from Japan's past and present we will unpack the assumptions, stereotypes, narrative strategies, and visualizing techniques of representing Japan. Students will probe one or more of Japan's three famous cultural icons - the samurai, the geisha, and/or the yakuza - as they appear in literature, visual and performance arts, and academic writings. By the end of the module students will not only have a richer understanding of the 'realities' behind such icons, but more significantly, they will be equipped to challenge stereotypes of Japan presented by journalism, popular culture, and the humanistic and social sciences.  Ultimately such discovery will lead students to question their own knowledge of self and other. Students should refer to the module IVLE page for details of the selected icon(s) for the current semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2022","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1015","ModuleTitle":"Cultural Borrowing: Japan and China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Humans have always actively borrowed from other cultures. Such borrowing is a creative process which influences aspects of life ranging from basic material\nneeds to aesthetic appreciation. Often, however, cultural borrowing is labelled as simple imitation. This results in cultural stereotypes that impede understanding of other cultures. Using Chinese and Japanese cultural borrowings as illustration, this module teaches second and third year students to analyze the creative process of cultural exchange. By developing theoretical perspectives from the study of China and Japan, students will learn about exchanges among culture in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2042","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1025","ModuleTitle":"Global Environmental Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"GEK1522 is an interdisciplinary module that brings together perspectives from different disciplines to provide deep insights into known and emerging global environmental issues and to develop polcies for achieving environmental, economic and social sustainability in a holistic manner. Given the scope of the module and its educational outcomes, the module draws students from diverse disciplines within NUS including \"Law\", \"Business\" and \"Computing\", etc. The key strength of the module is its diversity in terms of disciplinary composition. To take advantage of this diversity, the module promotes \"collaborative learning\" through peer teaching & learning by dividing the large class (120 to 130 students) into multi-disciplinary teams of 5 students.  The instructor assigns reading materials to individual teams on broad topics that cut across human society and culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1522","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1030","ModuleTitle":"Science of Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to establish clear relationships between the basic elements of music found in virtually all musical cultures and their underlying scientific and mathematical principles. Musical scales which are the foundation of western musical culture as well as many other musical cultures will be discussed, with their evolution viewed from both western and non-western perspectives. The scientific and technical basis for the development of musical instruments of different musical cultures such as the piano, as well as their acoustical characteristics, will be examined. The module also looks at contemporary technologies in music such as digitization which has profoundly affected how the music of virtually all musical cultures is propagated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1519","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1032","ModuleTitle":"Modern Technology in Medicine and Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The human race has entered an epoch where life span has increased significantly. During the twentieth century, life span has increased from around 50 to over 75 years mainly due to antibiotics, vaccinations, and improved nutrition. However this increase in lifespan has brought to the forefront a rise in many age-related diseases. These diseases, which include cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, are now a focus of health care in the 21st century. This course describes many of these diseases, and their diagnosis and treatment using advanced technology found in modern hospitals. The course also provides an insight into the scientific principles underlying these new and powerful technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"GEK1540","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1034","ModuleTitle":"Clean Energy and Storage","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Modern civilization, which on the one hand boasts of having discovered the behaviour of subatomic particles, has also to its credit the impending intensified energy crisis and global warming. The urgent need to address these challenges has now become obvious. The course will acquaint students with the role of scientific development towards understanding the current global energy crisis and global warming. Emphasis will be given on how scientific progress has helped us in understanding the principle and development of various clean energy and storage technologies, their potential and applicability in present day scenarios and in shaping future energy systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1535","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1035","ModuleTitle":"Phy'cal Qns from Everyday Life","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module demonstrates the application of physical science to everyday situations besides to excite the curiosity and imagination of the students and bring out their awareness of the many marvels that surround them. Students will develope a deeper knowledge and a greater appreciation towards apparently mundane events of their daily life. Everyday phenomenon relate to physical concepts will be discussed in the context to real-world topics, societal issues, and modern technology, underscoring the relevance of science and how it relates to our day-to-day lives. During the module, students will select and discuss their own apparently mundane event and present their topic accordingly.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2507","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1036","ModuleTitle":"Living with Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to exhibit some simple mathematical ideas that permeate a modern society and to show how a reasonably numerate person can use these ideas in everyday life and, in the process, gain an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematical ideas. For example, we will learn some counting methods that can be applied to the enumeration of bus routes in a model of a grid system of roads in a city. We will also investigate some basic properties of graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model relationships between people in social networks, groups, organizations, computers, URLs etc. Transmission of digital information and signals is now an integral part of modern society. We will look at questions like: How do we encode information so that certain errors in transmission can be detected, or even corrected? How do we check that a given sequence of numbers is a proper International Standard Book Number (ISBN)? How do we encrypt sensitive information like credit card numbers using properties of prime numbers? Finally, we will examine some basic ideas in probability which are often at the basis for making decisions and judgement in the real world with random outcomes and measurements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1505","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1043","ModuleTitle":"Microbes which Changed Human History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of the module is to introduce students to the nature of infectious diseases and their impact on human activities.  At the end of the module, students will be able to understand the interactions between microorganisms and human, and the position and role of human in the living world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1534","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1047","ModuleTitle":"Social and Cultural Studies through Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a cross-cultural introduction to music both as an art and as a human, socio-cultural phenomenon. Through lectures, reading and listening assignments, and actually playing different styles of music, students will learn how music works, why people listen to and make music, what its roles are in a society, and how these things vary in different cultures. The module introduces a variety of musical styles and cultures that represent an enormous wealth of human experience. At the end of the course the students will have access to a much wider variety of music to listen to, participate in, enjoy, and understand.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1054","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1049","ModuleTitle":"Public Health in Action","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"From the global increase in obesity to SARS, a range of health issues and solutions will be explored in differing contexts throughout the world. Working in small groups, students debate and evaluate paths to addressing global health issues in a variety of cultural contexts. For example, lessons learned about tuberculosis in Russia may be applied to the Singaporean context, or students may examine efforts to prevent newborn deaths in developing nations. Students will develop an appreciation of how the health of an entire population impacts individuals and how complex problems can be prevented or addressed using culturally appropriate solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1900","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1051","ModuleTitle":"Narrative","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will learn the basic concepts of narrative. It will expose them to narrative as a basic idea that runs through their lives, and which has its most sophisticated manifestations in literature and cinema. While the analysis of literary and cinematic texts will play an important part in the module, students should also develop an awareness of how narrative is used in everyday discourse, and how it shapes their response to reality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1049","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1053","ModuleTitle":"Film Art and Human Concerns","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Can movies engage with serious concerns? Through the close study of films by great directors, this module explores how film as an artistic medium can be used to engage with significant socio-cultural and existential concerns. Students will be taught how to analyze film as an artistic medium and, further, how film directors use the aesthetic elements of film to engage with important subjects. Through films by directors like Stanley Kubrick, Orson Welles, Wong Kar-Wai and Zhang Yimou, students get a chance to reflect on issues like the human condition, the family, the urban condition, love and society, and the nation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2020","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1054","ModuleTitle":"Names as Markers of Socio-cultural Identity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on names as a means of marking out the socio-cultural identity of the named and of the namer. Attention will be paid to anthroponyms (personal names), toponyms (place names) and commercial names. This module will be interdisciplinary in nature and will combine a range of approaches to names. Linguistic and philosophical approaches will provide the theoretical anchor to the topic of names. Subsequent seminars will contextualise names in their historical, geographical, political and literary contexts. There will be scope for students to develop the module in the direction of their interests in the mini project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1031","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1060","ModuleTitle":"Social History of the Piano","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"An interdisciplinary study of how societies and different generations responded to the invention of the piano. This module focuses on the social history of the piano throughout the past three centuries, canvassing a wide array of performers, composers, supporters, manufacturers, “heroes”, politicians, teachers and students. Various expressions of ideologies from differing periods eventually revolutionized and efffectuated the versatility of the piano, shaping a legacy which led to the “globalization” of the piano, including China. Students will learn through lectures, readings, discussions, listening, playing, and attending piano recitals and masterclasses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1061","ModuleTitle":"Representation and Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces the basic concepts in representations of gender, politics, celebrities and culture, and otherness. Concepts that will be examining in this module include representation, structuralism, and feminism. The module will examine and analyse the basic idea of representation, celebrity and culture, gender, politics and otherness; and how media portray them.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1062","ModuleTitle":"Ghosts and Spirits in Society and Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Ghosts  and  spirits  have  been  subjects  of  perennial interest in different human societies. At the same time, beliefs  about  persons  with  powers  to  initiate  injury  or  good,  and  their  relationship  with  spirits  are  found  in  almost all cultures   throughout   human   history.   This module  introduces  students  to  the  scholarly  study  of  ghosts  and  spirits,  and  the  specialists  and  practitioners  involved  with  these  forces.  These  include  shamanism,  spirit  possession,  witchcraft  and  sorcery,  and  other  supernatural  entities  such  as  zombies,  vampires  and  werewolves,  and  how  these  intersect  with  issues  of  class,  gender,  sexuality,  ethnicity,  citizenship,  popular  culture, modernity and social change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1065","ModuleTitle":"Art in Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"In this module students will learn that art does not exist apart from society. What is considered art is determined by ideas within a particular time period and social institutions. Furthermore, art is not only about the artist. As a social activity, art making involves elaborate cooperation among specialised personnel. Giving focus to visual art and using examples from Southeast Asia\r\nand beyond, topics covered include gender in the arts; governments, economies and religion in shaping the arts; artists and their art making as well as social dimensions of aesthetic experience and interpretation of art works.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1069","ModuleTitle":"Art in Asia: Through Media, Style, Space and Time","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This  course  provides  a  thematic  introduction  to  the major religious, traditional and decorative arts of Asia. Through a study of important architectural monuments, key works of art, materials and processes, students  will  explore  the  shared  cultures,  aesthetics and artistic achievements of India, China and Southeast Asia  and  how  the  visual  arts  of  Asia  were  shaped  by religious,   imperial,   political,   economic,   and   social climates from its early civilizations to the modern era.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1070","ModuleTitle":"Traditional Chinese Knowledge of Health and Well-being","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The  module  offers  NUS  students  an  opportunity  to explore traditional Chinese concepts of well-being and health through a general survey of Chinese beliefs and medical    culture    in    its    dynamic    formation    and transformation, and its influence in East Asian medical tradition.  The  various  topics  include  Confucian  and Taoist ideas of well-being and happiness; the influence of  the  theories  of  Yin-Yang  &  Five  Elements,  Essence (Qi), Meridians (Mai) and Celestial Cycles on traditional Chinese   medicine.   Principles   behind   the   Chinese practices   of   healing,   in   order   to   achieve   physical harmony,  such  as  acupuncture,  massage  (tui  na),  and cupping (ba guan) will also be explained.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1073","ModuleTitle":"The Art of Chinese Poetry: Past and Present","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the aesthetics, forms and genres, major themes, representative poets and evolution of Chinese poetry over a span of 3,000 years. It examines the historical background, rationales and linguistic concerns behind the poetic forms, rules and regulations. It reviews how Chinese poets applied metaphors, allusions and imagery to convey their sophisticated feelings, how they considered the relationship between state, society, nature, arts and themselves. It also studies how modern poets, including those from Singapore and North America, used traditional (as well as vernacular) forms to voice their opinions about contemporary socio-political issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1075","ModuleTitle":"Life, Disrupted: The Sharing Revolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The Sharing Economy (a.k.a. Collaborative Consumption or Peer Economy), describes the development of new business models or platforms, through the coordinated exchanges between individuals, that disrupt traditional markets by redefining industry categories, lowering transaction costs, and maximizing the use of scarce resources. We will explore how sharing economy platforms transform the way we live: how we consume, how we work, and how we trust. Finally, we evaluate the policy responses of governments, to mitigate potential threats to our social compact as a result.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1000","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Literary Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Human beings are 'tale-telling animals'. We all tell stories, and we all listen to them, read them and watch them. This module looks at the ways in which people tell stories, the kinds of stories they tell, and the meanings those stories generate. It focuses, in particular, upon the telling, and gives special attention to questions concerned with that. Texts include a novel, a play, films, short stories, poems and oral tales.","CrossModule":"EN1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying\r\nEnglish Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"EN1101E. Students who are majoring in EN, or intend to major in EN should not take GEK1000.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1002","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Japanese Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the subject of Japanese studies from a multi-disciplinary approach. It has three main components. The first component is humanities, covering art, philosophy, history and literature. The second component is social sciences, which includes sociology,anthropology, politics and economics. The third component is linguistics and language development. Students will learn about the methods and theories the various disciplines contribute to the study of Japan. Audio-visual materials, fieldwork, guest lectures, study tours, projects and debates will supplement lecture and tutorials.","CrossModule":"JS1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"JS1101E. Students majoring in JS are precluded from taking\r\nthis module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1003","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to impart a preliminary overview of political science and its sub-fields so that students have a basic orientation of the discipline. It briefly explains the scope and components of each of the four sub-fields (political theory, comparative politics, international relations and public administration) and familiarises students with the major issues and arguments related to power, justice, political culture, national identity, accountability, ethics and world order. It also focuses on key political institutions. The module will be of interest to students across the university who want to gain a basic understanding of politics.","CrossModule":"PS1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS1101, GEM1003K, PS1101E.  Not for students majoring in PS","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1007","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Heritage: History and Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to provide a general understanding of traditional China by focusing on two important aspects of its civilization: history and literature. In the first half of the semester, students will be introduced to the major political, intellectual, and social developments in the various dynasties of imperial China.  In the second half of the semester, the module calls attention to the major literary genres that dominated each historical period, from the pre-Qin era through the Tang dynasty.  In so doing, we offer students an overview of what formed the cornerstone of the civilization of traditional China. (This module is taught in English.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEH1004","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1008","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia: A Changing Region","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Description Southeast Asia has been described as one of the 'crossroads of the world' - a place where people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds meet. The intermingling of people, the exchange of ideas and international commerce have been part of Southeast Asian life for centuries. This module surveys the broad currents of conflict, change and continuity across the region from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks at how Southeast Asian societies and political systems have changed over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. The module also looks at the way ethnic, religious, national and regional identities have been constructed, used and altered over time. The overall objective is to provide students with an introduction to different ways of exploring Southeast Asia and different experiences of living in the region.","CrossModule":"SE1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE1101E, SSA1202, SS1203SE and GEM1008K. Not for students majoring, or intend to major in SE.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1011","ModuleTitle":"The Nature of Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This introductory overview of linguistics aims at equipping students with a solid foundation in the object, methods and goals of the science of spoken language, the prime tool of human communication. Through a principled analysis of patterns of sound, form and meaning at the levels of word, sentence and text, students will gain insight into what it means to say that language is a rule-governed system and an organic whole. The results of this exploration will be useful to those interested in the relationship between language and mind, society and culture.","CrossModule":"EL1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"EL1101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1018","ModuleTitle":"Economic Issues in the Developing World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to highlight the major economic problems that characterize the present-day developing countries with special reference to ASEAN and East Asian NIEs. While the problems and issues are brought out in a non-technical fashion, the relevant policies are discussed with the help of appropriate empirical evidences so as to allow the students to gauge the extent of success achieved by various policies. The course is likely to impart useful knowledge and information on the prime development issues that concern the developing world today. After the successful completion of the module, students should be able to identify the main problems that are currently faced in Asia and would be able to make some policy suggestions in dealing with these problems. They will also gain some useful experience on the economic development of Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1035","ModuleTitle":"Nations & Nationalisms in South Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the role which nationalism has played in the formation and political development of the nations and states of South Asia.  It examines nationalist forces in anti-colonial struggles, in post-colonial state formation and in contemporary political developments.  It will be of relevance to students with an interest in political developments in Asia, with particular reference to forms of nationalism and nation-building","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1008","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1049","ModuleTitle":"Narrative","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will learn the basic concepts of narrative. It will expose them to narrative as a basic idea that runs through their lives, and which has its most sophisticated manifestations in literature and cinema. While the analysis of literary and cinematic texts will play an important part in the module, students should also develop an awareness of how narrative is used in everyday discourse, and how it shapes their response to reality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEH1051","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1054","ModuleTitle":"Social and Cultural Studies through Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a cross-cultural introduction to music both as an art and as a human, socio-cultural phenomenon. Through lectures, reading and listening assignments, and actually playing different styles of music, students will learn how music works, why people listen to and make music, what its roles are in a society, and how these things vary in different cultures. The module introduces a variety of musical styles and cultures that represent an enormous wealth of human experience. At the end of the course the students will have access to a much wider variety of music to listen to, participate in, enjoy, and understand. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1047","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1062","ModuleTitle":"Bridging East and West: Exploring Chinese Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module offers NUS students an opportunity to explore different aspects and contexts of Chinese communication. The target audience is English speaking undergraduates with minimal Chinese language proficiency. The various contexts of Chinese communication include advertising, business, the press, social communication, regional usages, pop culture, translations, meaning of Chinese names, codeswitching and the use of Chinese dialects. It is intended to serve as a primer for students interested in these areas of study. A minimum Chinese language proficiency of CLB is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GET1002","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1067","ModuleTitle":"Life, the Universe, and Everything","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an opportunity to grapple with some of the most enduring challenges to human thought. Our starting point is a conception of ourselves as free and conscious beings equipped with bodies that allow us to observe and explore a familiar external world. Successive lectures investigate alternative conceptions of the human condition, such as ones in which we are unfree, or non-spirituous, or inhabit a world whose fundamental nature is hidden from our view. Different conceptions bear differently on the further question of what we should value and why. Discussion is both argument-driven and historically informed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PH1102E, GET1029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1505","ModuleTitle":"Living with Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to exhibit some simple mathematical ideas that permeate a modern society and to show how a reasonably numerate person can use these ideas in everyday life and, in the process, gain an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematical ideas. For example, we will learn some counting methods that can be applied to the enumeration of bus routes in a model of a grid system of roads in a city. We will also investigate some basic properties of graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model relationships between people in social networks, groups, organizations, computers, URLs etc. Transmission of digital information and signals is now an integral part of modern society. We will look at questions like: How do we encode information so that certain errors in transmission can be detected, or even corrected? How do we check that a given sequence of numbers is a proper International Standard Book Number (ISBN)? How do we encrypt sensitive information like credit card numbers using properties of prime numbers? Finally, we will examine some basic ideas in probability which are often at the basis for making decisions and judgement in the real world with random outcomes and measurements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1036.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1522","ModuleTitle":"Global Environmental Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"GEK1522 is an interdisciplinary module that brings together perspectives from different disciplines to provide deep insights into known and emerging global environmental issues and to develop polcies for achieving environmental, economic and social sustainability in a holistic manner. Given the scope of the module and its educational outcomes, the module draws students from diverse disciplines within NUS including \"Law\", \"Business\" and \"Computing\", etc. The key strength of the module is its diversity in terms of disciplinary composition. To take advantage of this diversity, the module promotes \"collaborative learning\" through peer teaching & learning by dividing the large class (120 to 130 students) into multi-disciplinary teams of 5 students.  The instructor assigns reading materials to individual teams on broad topics that cut across human society and culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1025","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1534","ModuleTitle":"Microbes which Changed Human History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of the module is to introduce students to the nature of infectious diseases and their impact on human activities.  At the end of the module, students will be able to understand the interactions between microorganisms and human, and the position and role of human in the living world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"GEH1043","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1540","ModuleTitle":"Modern Technology in Medicine and Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The human race has entered an epoch where life span has increased significantly. During the twentieth century, life span has increased from around 50 to over 75 years mainly due to antibiotics, vaccinations, and improved nutrition. However this increase in lifespan has brought to the forefront a rise in many age-related diseases. These diseases, which include cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, are now a focus of health care in the 21st century. This course describes many of these diseases, and their diagnosis and treatment using advanced technology found in modern hospitals. The course also provides an insight into the scientific principles underlying these new and powerful technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"GEH1032","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1549","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking And Writing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The challenges of a global engineer increasingly call upon engineers to think critically and communicate effectively to undertake developmental\nleadership. This course aims to develop and practise students’ critical thinking and writing skills through analysing case studies in engineering leadership, constructing complex engineering-related problems and solutions, presenting arguments effectively and reflecting on personal leadership development. Relevance to engineering practice is emphasized with references to grounded theories of engineering leadership (Colcleugh, 2013; Rottman, Sacks & Reeve, 2015) and the seven missing basics of engineering education (Goldberg,\n2009).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"1. Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or EAP modules ES1102/ES1103 must pass it/them before taking ES1531/GEK1549.\n2. Only students matriculated in AY2014/15 are allowed to take GEK1549.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%, UTW1001%, GEK1901, GET1021. U-town students cannot bid for ES1531/GEK1549.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1900","ModuleTitle":"Public Health in Action","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"From the global increase in obesity to SARS, a range of health issues and solutions will be explored in differing contexts throughout the world. Working in small groups, students debate and evaluate paths to addressing global health issues in a variety of cultural contexts. For example, lessons learned about tuberculosis in Russia may be applied to the Singaporean context, or students may examine efforts to prevent newborn deaths in developing nations. Students will develop an appreciation of how the health of an entire population impacts individuals and how complex problems can be prevented or addressed using culturally appropriate solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEH1049","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2001","ModuleTitle":"Changing Landscapes of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module attempts to understand the rationale of changes in Singapore's urban landscape.  It places these changes within a framework that considers Singapore's efforts to globalise and examines how policies are formulated with the idea of sustaining an economy that has integral links sub-regionally with Southeast Asia while developing new spatial linkages that will strengthen its position in the global network.  Emphasis is also given to recent discussions about how diversity and difference in the perception and use of space pose a challenge to the utilitarian and functional definition adopted by the state.","CrossModule":"SSA2202","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2202, GES1003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2003","ModuleTitle":"Government and Politics of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines a number of areas in Singapore's domestic politics with the following objectives: identify the key determinants of Singapore's politics; understand the key structural-functional aspects of Singapore's domestic politics; examine the extent to which nation building has taken place in Singapore; and analyse the key challenges facing Singapore and its future as far as domestic politics is concerned. The course examines both the structural-functional aspects of domestic politics as well as issues related to nation building, state-society relations and the likely nature of future developments and challenges.","CrossModule":"PS2249","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS1102, GEM2003K, SS2209PS, PS2101B, SSA2209, PS2101, PS2249. Not for students majoring in PS.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2005","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give students an understanding of the nature of urban planning, basic planning models and theories. Urban planning will be discussed, in the context of urbanisation and globalisation, as an important force shaping the modern human settlements. A study of the institutional aspect of planning will relate to Singapore’s planning system in which issues of planning implementation will be elaborated. Learning objectives: Understanding nature of urban planning; understanding urban planning processes; understanding urban planning principles. Major topics to be covered: Urbanisation history and its impact; Urban forms: organic growth of urban settlements; Utopian city/the garden city movement; The city beautiful movement/ Neighbourhood; New town; Urban design and conservation; Institutional Structure for planning; Concept Plan and Master Plan; Development control/planning implementation; Planning analysis: population and transportation; Public participation in planning. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not for Real Estate students and first year students and GES1026","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2013","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The main aim of this module is to equip course participants with the basic principles for real estate financial analysis. A secondary objective is to provide course participants with an appreciation of the linkages between real estate, credit and capital markets. Students will specifically learn the financial tools necessary for evaluating lending and borrowing decisions and apply them to real estate investments. They will also be exposed to the institutional framework in Singapore such as the prevailing mortgage market conditions and CPF rules. In addition, students will study the more recent innovation in the field of real estate finance and investment. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not for Real Estate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2020","ModuleTitle":"Film Art and Human Concerns","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Can movies engage with serious concerns? Through the close study of films by great directors, this module explores how film as an artistic medium can be used to engage with significant socio-cultural and existential concerns. Students will be taught how to analyze film as an artistic medium and, further, how film directors use the aesthetic elements of film to engage with important subjects. Through films by directors like Stanley Kubrick, Orson Welles, Wong Kar-Wai and Zhang Yimou, students get a chance to reflect on issues like the human condition, the family, the urban condition, love and society, and the nation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEH1053","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2022","ModuleTitle":"Samurai, Geisha, Yakuza as Self or Other","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module challenges the foundation of human knowledge. Examining cultural icons from Japan's past and present we will unpack the assumptions, stereotypes, narrative strategies, and visualizing techniques of representing Japan. Students will probe one or more of Japan's three famous cultural icons - the samurai, the geisha, and/or the yakuza - as they appear in literature, visual and performance arts, and academic writings. By the end of the module students will not only have a richer understanding of the 'realities' behind such icons, but more significantly, they will be equipped to challenge stereotypes of Japan presented by journalism, popular culture, and the humanistic and social sciences.  Ultimately such discovery will lead students to question their own knowledge of self and other. Students should refer to the module IVLE page for details of the selected icon(s) for the current semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1014","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2025","ModuleTitle":"Politics of the Middle East","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comparative overview of politics in the Middle East, giving particular attention to the history, societies, and cultures of the region. It considers\r\nsome of the forces shaping its politics and discusses, selectively, major issues and challenges facing states in the Middle East today.","CrossModule":"PS2255","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2255","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2028","ModuleTitle":"Founders of Modern Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at the beginnings of modern Western philosophy in the seventeenth century, when philosophers conceived of themselves as breaking away from authority and tradition. It will deal with central themes from the thought of Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Leibniz and Spinoza; in particular, the attempt to provide foundations for knowledge and science.","CrossModule":"PH2206","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2206","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2036","ModuleTitle":"Greek Philosophy (Socrates and Plato)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Socrates and Plato stand at the source of the Western Philosophical tradition. Alfred Whitehead said that “the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” Through a close reading and analysis of several representative Platonic dialogues, this module introduces the student to the philosophy of Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher and main interlocutor in his dialogues), and prepares him/her for PH 3222 on Aristotle’s philosophy and the Honours seminar on Greek Thinkers. The module may include material on earlier Philosophy forming the background to Socrates and Plato.","CrossModule":"PH2222","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2222, PH3209","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2041","ModuleTitle":"Science Fiction and Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module considers science fiction as a mode of philosophical inquiry. Science fiction stories are used to examine fundamental questions of metaphysics,\nepistemology and ethics. Topics include the nature of time, space, religion, nature, mind, and the future. Specific topics may include such issues as genetic enhancement, environmental ethics, and implications of encounters with non-human life forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PH2225, GET1025","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2042","ModuleTitle":"Cultural Borrowing: Japan and China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Humans have always actively borrowed from other cultures. Such borrowing is a creative process which influences aspects of life ranging from basic material\nneeds to aesthetic appreciation. Often, however, cultural borrowing is labelled as simple imitation. This results in cultural stereotypes that impede understanding of other cultures. Using Chinese and Japanese cultural borrowings as illustration, this module teaches second and third year students to analyze the creative process of cultural exchange. By developing theoretical perspectives from the study of China and Japan, students will learn about exchanges among culture in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GEH1015","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2044","ModuleTitle":"Reading Visual Images","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to ways of looking at and discussing works of art. The focus is chiefly on painting and sculpture; the emphasis is on analyzing the composition or design of art works and in constructing meanings for them. The study of this module enables students to acquire critical skills for interpreting and connecting with works of art. The module encourages students to read art works in relation to a range of interests, intentions and issues; the aim here is to suggest or propose contexts or environments in which art works are made and received. \r\nThere are three sections. In the first, three (3) topics from Asian art traditions are discussed. The are :\r\n1. Indian sculpture\r\n2. Chinese landscape painting \r\n3. Islamic calligraphy\r\nIn the second section, ideas and movements from the Renaissance in Italy to the end of the 20th century in Europe, are surveyed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"AR2225","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2048","ModuleTitle":"Effective Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"What is good reasoning? We will try to answer this question by studying the mechanics of reasoning. Students will learn what an argument is, what the difference between validity and soundness is, and what it means to say that an argument is valid in virtue of its form. They will also be introduced to various strategies and pitfalls in reasoning. In addition, to hone their analytical skills, students will be given arguments—drawn from philosophy and other areas—to unpack and evaluate. It is hoped that in the process of learning what counts as good reasoning, one will become a better reasoner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PH2111, GET1026","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2049","ModuleTitle":"Pirates, Oceans and the Maritime World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Piracy, understood broadly as violence or crime at sea, is a present day phenomenon and yet one which has a history spanning centuries and across all the oceans of the world. From pirates to privateers, corsairs to raiders, maritime predators take various names and forms. This module explores the history of pirates and piracy. By examining case studies from the 1400s onwards and by placing pirates into the context of oceanic history and maritime studies, students will be able to demystify the popular images often associated with pirates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1013","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1003","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Theatre and Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with foundational knowledge of the\r\ndifferent aspects of, approaches and discursive contexts relating to the study and praxis of theatre and performance. The module will also introduce students to the various forms of classical and contemporary performance practices and their attendant modes of analyses: combining play analysis, theatre history & theory. Using complementary content-centred lectures and practice laboratory, the module creates an environment where students simultaneously engage with module content while investigating its relations to the creation of theatre and performance.","CrossModule":"TS1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS\r\nQualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"TS1101E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1029","ModuleTitle":"Patrons of the Arts","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This course is a conceptual and practical introduction to the complex networks that drive \"patronage,\" including multifarious kinds of patronage. Issues raised and debated include exploring money, religion, politics, social classes, and many other social constructs that influence what art people support, and why they, especially you, support different kinds of art. Students will need to grasp and evaluate critically each set of issues that drive and affect patronage of the arts, and demonstrate their critical understanding of the interplay of these factors through written assessments, classroom discussions, and contributions to blog postings related to the module materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MUL2102, GET1019","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1031","ModuleTitle":"Names as Markers of Socio-cultural Identity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on names as a means of marking out the socio-cultural identity of the named and of the namer. Attention will be paid to anthroponyms (personal names), toponyms (place names) and commercial names. This module will be interdisciplinary in nature and will combine a range of approaches to names. Linguistic and philosophical approaches will provide the theoretical anchor to the topic of names. Subsequent seminars will contextualise names in their historical, geographical, political and literary contexts. There will be scope for students to develop the module in the direction of their interests in the mini project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GEH1054","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1036","ModuleTitle":"Globalisation and New Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students an introduction into the role of new communication technologies in the context of globalization. We will explore various aspects of global communication flows including the global reach of new media and its consequences, global and transnational timesharing and workflows, the role of new media in global and local politics, and the potential of new and traditional communication channels in the context of various forms of activism and communication for social change. The role of culture in global communication and ways in which cultural processesshape and are shaped by the landscape of globalization will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEH1001","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1050","ModuleTitle":"Framing Bollywood: Unpacking The Magic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Bollywood Cinema is recognised as the most vibrant form of cultural media in India, one whose influence now extends to many parts of the world. By studying the content and meaning of selected Bollywood films, this module will introduce students to key social, economic, political and cultural issues in India, and\r\nexplore important concepts in the humanities and social sciences such as nationalism, gender and sexuality, diaspora and globalisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEH1009","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1051","ModuleTitle":"Ethnicity and Nation-Building: Singapore and Malaysia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines policies and programmes dealing with ethnic relations based on the experiences of Singapore and Malaysia. It focuses on how these much talked about and debated policies, impact or affect the Malays in particular, who constitute a numerical minority in Singapore, but form the majority in Malaysia. The module examines major socio-historical factors\r\nconditioning these policies and programmes and the processes by which they are materialised from the period of British colonialism to the present. How these efforts bear upon nation building and national integration will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GES1008","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1052","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Changing Global Economic Landscape","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Why and how have things changed and moved so fast? Why and how has the global economy become more open and integrated? This module discusses the increasing connections and mobilities of goods (like grains, oil, cars, appliances, parts & components), services (like banking, education, tourism), money and finance, labour, technology, ideas and information. It discusses their trends and patterns and critically examines the role of various factors such as international and regional institutions, media and ICT, infrastructure and distribution networks, state intervention, and private sector involvement. It also assesses the social, economic, political and environmental impacts of increasing interconnectedness and mobilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GET1016","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1535","ModuleTitle":"Clean Energy and Storage","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Modern civilization, which on the one hand boasts of having discovered the behaviour of subatomic particles, has also to its credit the impending intensified energy crisis and global warming. The urgent need to address these challenges has now become obvious. The course will acquaint students with the role of scientific development towards understanding the current global energy crisis and global warming. Emphasis will be given on how scientific progress has helped us in understanding the principle and development of various clean energy and storage technologies, their potential and applicability in present day scenarios and in shaping future energy systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"GEH1034","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1536","ModuleTitle":"Darwin and Evolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Charles Darwin is remembered like no other figure in the history of science. However, public understanding of Darwin and evolution remains a serious problem. What most people think they know about Darwin, his life and his famous book ‘On the origin of species’ is wrong. This module provides a solid background for understanding how the theory of evolution actually unfolded. It covers the history of geology, palaeontology and biology from the 1700s to the 20th century. The central focus is on the life and work of Charles Darwin and how biological evolution was uncovered, debated and accepted by the international scientific community in the 19th century, and beyond. There will be a lot of myth busting and this provides case studies on how to assess historical claims and evidence, and discussions on recent developments in evolutionary biology, human evolution and anthropology are included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEM1902B Junior Seminar: The Darwinian Revolution\nGET1020","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2027","ModuleTitle":"Public Speaking and Critical Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares students to be effective and efficient public speakers. It offers an overview of the theories of oral communication and public speaking, with particular emphasis on effective speaking, listening and critique skills. It looks into adapting evidence, language, visual aids and other message characteristics through selected forms of public speaking for various purposes, audiences and contexts and includes practice in the critical analysis of speeches. It emphasizes strategic communication to enhance critical thinking skills, rhetorical fluency through reasoned thinking and expression of logical argument positions on local and global issues that impact our everyday lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GET1008","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEQ1000","ModuleTitle":"Asking Questions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"There are many ways to ask questions, and many kinds of questions that different disciplines investigate. For a start, this module introduces six dominant modes of questioning from the perspective of computational thinking, design thinking, engineering, philosophy, science, and social sciences. These six perspectives serve as a starting point to introduce all undergraduate students to different modes of questioning across these disciplines, and provide an initial exposure to how scholars from these disciplines pursue specific lines of questioning of everyday issues. We emphasize that while there is only limited time and space within one module to devote to specific disciplinary lines of investigations, we encourage all students to actively think about other lines of questioning, other questions that need to be asked, particularly in disciplines not represented in this introductory platform as we move through this journey together. We expect that in future subsequent offerings, other disciplinary modes of investigations may also be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEQ1917","ModuleTitle":"Understanding and Critiquing Sustainability","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RIDGE VIEW RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This inter-disciplinary module will provide foundational knowledge and skills relating to the emerging problem of sustainability. Probing questions about how humans impact and react to environmental change will be asked. Students will explore current and future global environmental change issues from the standpoints of science, technology, and policy. The science behind global change (climate variability and change, natural weather disasters such as floods and droughts, environmental degradation); human aspects of change (water crises and conflict, agriculture and food security, energy sustainability, climate, health); and technology and policy issues relating to mitigation and adaptation (renewable energy, carbon trading, water resource engineering, agricultural development) will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1917 (twin-code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GER1000E, GER1000K, GER1000W, GER1000R, GER1000S, GER1000T, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000E","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from Eusoff Hall in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000K, GER1000W, GER1000R, GER1000S, GER1000T, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000K","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from Kent Ridge Hall in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000E, GER1000W, GER1000R, GER1000S, GER1000T, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000P","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from Prince George Park House in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000E, GER1000K, GER1000W, GER1000R, GER1000S, GER1000T, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000R","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from Raffles Hall in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000E, GER1000K, GER1000W, GER1000S, GER1000T, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000S","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from Sheares Hall in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000E, GER1000K, GER1000W, GER1000R, GER1000T, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000T","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from Temasek Hall in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000E, GER1000K, GER1000W, GER1000R, GER1000S, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GER1000W","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip undergraduates with basic reasoning skills on using data to address real world issues. What are some potential complications to keep in mind as we plan what data to collect and how to use them to address our particular issue? When two things are related (e.g. smoking and cancer), how can we tell whether the relationship is causal (e.g. smoking causes cancer)? How can quantitative reasoning help us deal with uncertainty or elucidate complex relationships? These and other questions will be discussed using real world examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"To be read by students from King Edward VII Hall in Semester 1.","Preclusion":"GER1000, GER1000E, GER1000K, GER1000R, GER1000S, GER1000T, GER1000P, GER1000B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1002","ModuleTitle":"Global EC Dimensions of S'pore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as opportunities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"SSA2220, SSA2220T, GES1002T","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1002T","ModuleTitle":"Global Economic Dimensions Of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as opportunities. This course is offered to BTech students only.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC2202, EC2373, GES1002, SSA2220, SSA2220T","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1003","ModuleTitle":"Changing Landscapes of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module attempts to understand the rationale of changes in Singapore's urban landscape.  It places these changes within a framework that considers Singapore's efforts to globalise and examines how policies are formulated with the idea of sustaining an economy that has integral links sub-regionally with Southeast Asia while developing new spatial linkages that will strengthen its position in the global network.  Emphasis is also given to recent discussions about how diversity and difference in the perception and use of space pose a challenge to the utilitarian and functional definition adopted by the state.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2001, SSA2202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1005","ModuleTitle":"Everyday Life of Chinese Singaporeans: Past & Present (taught in English)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Studies on the everyday life of ordinary people offer an important perspective for understanding human history. This module examines the daily life of Chinese\nSingaporeans during the late 19th to 20th centuries, focusing on their cultural expressions and social actions, revolving around eight geo-cultural sites, namely, Singapore River, Chinatown, Chinese temples, clan associations, opera stages, amusement parks, hawker centres, and streets/roads. Students are asked to compare the past and present of these sites through oral history and fieldwork observation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA1208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1007","ModuleTitle":"South Asia in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The South Asian presence in Singapore is an important part of Singapore's multicultural society: in terms of the 'Indian' community and its economic and commercial influence; its religious and artistic impact; and its role in the everyday life of the nation (eg. cuisine, sport and entertainment). Students will be provided the opportunity to understand the nature of South Asian migration to Singapore, the significance of the South Asian community and its contributions to Singapore's development.  Students will be provided with the necessary framework to study and analyse the historical and socio-economic development of the community and South Asian identity and concerns.  The module will develop critical and analytical skills guiding students in the process of social scientific enquiry. The target students are undergraduates from all Faculties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2219","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1008","ModuleTitle":"Ethnicity and Nation-Building: Singapore and Malaysia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines policies and programmes dealing with ethnic relations based on the experiences of Singapore and Malaysia. It focuses on how these much talked about and debated policies, impact or affect the Malays in particular, who constitute a numerical minority in Singapore, but form the majority in Malaysia. The module examines major socio-historical factors conditioning these policies and programmes and the processes by which they are materialised from the period of British colonialism to the present. How these efforts bear upon nation building and national integration will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1051","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1011","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of a Global City-State","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The history of Singapore has traditionally been conceived along internal lines, based mainly, if not solely, on the traditional trajectories of administrative, political and national historical narratives.  Yet, as we all know, the evolution of Singapore, from classical regional emporium to international port city and strategic naval base, has all along been defined by much larger regional and international forces.  After its emergence as a sovereign state in 1965, Singapore continues to project itself as a 'global city-state'.  Our local society has an 'international' make-up, being the product as it were of historical and current diasporic trends.  This module provides an international framework for a study of the history of Singapore, and seeks to examine the historical evolution of Singapore against the contexts of regional and international changes and developments from the 14th to the 20th century.  This module is open to all students throughout NUS interested in Singapore history/studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2211","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1012","ModuleTitle":"Popular Culture in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Popular Culture in Singapore is designed for both History and non-History students to look at the development of popular culture in Singapore from the colonial period to the present day. By learning about street theatre, local films, and theme parks among others, students will explore thematic issues like diasporic, immigrant and cosmopolitan communities; colonial impact; stratification of society by class, race and religion; surveillance; gender and the body; family and social spaces (theme parks, social clubs, sports fields). Students are expected to gain a sensitivity to historical contexts, and to better understand Singapores rich cultural heritage what has been lost, what has been recovered, the politics of heritage as well as the political, social and economic realities in Singapores historical trajectory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"HY2254 and SSA2221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1014","ModuleTitle":"Islam and Contemporary Malay Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the kinds of religious orientations that had evolved among the Malays of Singapore and analyzes major socio-historical factors that had shaped such orientations. The ways in which these religious orientations condition the responses of Singaporean Malays and their unique institutions to the challenges and demands of the modern world are then discussed. The module will explore the thought of Muslims thinkers on issues of reform relevant to the Malays of Singapore. A critical analysis and evaluation of the phenomenon of Islamic resurgence and revivalism in Singapore and the extent of its contribution to the progress of the community will also be explored. A theme underlying the topics of the module is the relevance of Islamic values and philosophy in facilitating Singaporean Malays adapt to the demands of social change and the plural society in which they live.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SSA2206, MS2205.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GES1019","ModuleTitle":"Managing Singapore's Built Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the rationale for, and process of, the emergence and growth of Singapore?s built environment from a third world country to a world class city.  It enables students to have an understanding and appreciation of the economic and social aspects and implications of how properties and infrastructure are developed and managed, given the constraints that Singapore faces.  It also encourages them to develop alternative views on how the built environment can help Singapore continue to prosper and remain relevant in the region.  This module is open to all undergraduates who are interested in Singapore?s physical development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSD2210","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1020","ModuleTitle":"Western Music within a Singaporean Context","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will look at the place of the Western Classical music tradition within the cultural life of Singapore. It will assess the impact of majority cultures (particularly from the Chinese, Malay and Indian communities) on the general reception of Western music, as well as on music written by Singapore-based composers. Students will be introduced to the principal figures in Singapore’s musical development. The module will also chart the growth of music education in Singapore, both in the national schooling system as well as in private institutions and tertiary academies. A prior knowledge of music is helpful but not required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSY2223","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1021","ModuleTitle":"Natural Heritage of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Located within one of the global centres of biodiversity, Singapore is endowed with a  rich natural heritage that is impacted by expanding urbanisation. Development poses a great challenge to  nature conservation and Singapore is an excellent model to study how a balance can be achieved. Students will be introduced to the country?s natural heritage, its historical, scientific and potential economic value.    You will have the opportunity to explore important habitats, and to think critically about the issues of sustainable development and the nation?s responsibility to posterity and to regional and international conventions related to biodiversity conservation. Students are expected to undertake the field trips on their own and at their own time within the semester; and will be encouraged to ?self-learn?. A special website with information on the places to visit  and their significance serves as a semi-interactive IT-resource. Suggested trails and what can be observed appear on the website. The students? independence and experiential learning aspects are strongly encouraged.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSS1207","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1024","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Development & Investment Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This Module introduces students to the law pertaining to real estate development and investment in Singapore. Students will acquire an understanding and appreciation of the policies, circumstances and legal principles which underpin and shape the law on the availability, ownership, development and usage of real estate in Singapore. Students will also gain insight into legal analysis and modes of legal reasoning. This module is targeted at all students across Faculties who have had no exposure to Real Estate Law and wish to acquire a broad understanding of the multiple legal issues that pertain to the built environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSD1203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1026","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give students an understanding of the nature of urban planning, basic planning models and theories. Urban planning will be discussed, in the context of urbanisation and globalisation, as an important force shaping the modern human settlements. A study of the institutional aspect of planning will relate to Singapore’s planning system in which issues of planning implementation will be elaborated. Learning objectives: Understanding nature of urban planning; understanding urban planning processes; understanding urban planning principles. Major topics to be covered: Urbanisation history and its impact; Urban forms: organic growth of urban settlements; Utopian city/the garden city movement; The city beautiful movement/ Neighbourhood; New town; Urban design and conservation; Institutional Structure for planning; Concept Plan and Master Plan; Development control/planning implementation; Planning analysis: population and transportation; Public participation in planning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1028","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to critical developments in the development of Singapore as a society and nation-state. It enables students to develop skills in understanding and making sense of Singapore society. It also encourages them to develop alternative interpretations of the development of Singapore society. The topics include the following:  the origins of Singapore, ideology and identity, ethnic relations, industrialisation, family, gender, religion, and the state and civil society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA1201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1029","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Film: Performance of Identity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the ways in which Singapore films constitute a national cinema by considering the history and development of local film production as well as closely examining how individual films perform and engage the notion of a Singapore identity. Through a group creative project, students are challenged to make their own Singapore film that involves the practical application of critical ideas and enables students to participate in the ways that a national cinema performs and functions. The films studied may involve mature content and have varied film ratings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"SSA2218, TS2238","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GES1031","ModuleTitle":"Culture and Communication in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to essential concepts in\ncommunication within and across different cultures and\nprepares them to meet the needs and challenges living\nand communicating in Singapore’s multiracial and\nmulticultural environment. It covers a broad range of\ntopics that include cultural perception, cultural\nrelativism, cultural patterns and worldviews, and verbal\nand nonverbal communication. Applied topics in\nintercultural communication to business and\norganization, media and technology, and computer-mediated\ncommunication are also covered against the\nbackdrop of Singapore’s digitally-networked and\nglobalized economy. Students will learn to be\ninterculturally sensitive and competent communicators\nas global citizens and citizens in a global city-state.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1033","ModuleTitle":"Who moved my OB markers?","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the topic of censorship in\nSingapore. It examines the origins and meaning of the\nterm “OB marker” and Singapore’s history of regulating\nmedia and speech to contextualise the perception of\nstrict state control on speech. Contemporary events\nrelated to speech and expression are critically\nexamined to assess if the perception of strict state\ncontrols on speech in Singapore is still valid.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1034","ModuleTitle":"We the Citizens - Understanding Singapore’s Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module initiates students into the workings of\npolitics from the perspective of citizenship. What\nconstitutes citizenship? What are the roles, duties and\nobligations of being a Singapore citizen? How do\ncitizens interact and impact politics and decision\nmaking in Singapore? How have changes over the\nyears, including (a) perspective of Singapore’s political\nhistory, (b) imperatives shaping national politics, (c) the\npolitical system, (d) its key structures and approaches\nto nation building, affected national politics and in turn,\nled to the political elites responding to changing\ndemands of citizens? The role of civic and civil society\nwill also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1035","ModuleTitle":"Singapore: Imagining the Next 50 Years","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"As   an   economically-developed   nation   with  a  diverse   population,    Singapore  now  confronts a range  of   socioeconomic  issues,   a  rapidly  ageing    population,   declining  fertility  rates,  widening  income  inequality,  and  rising  living  costs  amidst  increasing  global  competition,  technological    advancements,  and  security    threats.  Singaporeans  have  also  become  a  people  with  a  greater  propensity  to  participate  in  the  decisions  that  affect  the  nation. This module aims to encourage undergraduates to reflect   on   Singapore’s    post-independence    history,   imagine  the  kind  of  Singapore  they  would  like  to  co-create, and deliberate on the ways to achieve the future visions   they   have   for   Singapore.  All  lectures  will be mounted online.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1039","ModuleTitle":"Cultural Performances and Practices in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces a broad spectrum of performance practices that may be identified as local cultural expressions found in Singapore. Such practices occur in varied spaces and mediums, and include street opera, getai [song-stage], animal performances, theatre, film, religious festivals, national day parades, YouTube video performances and mobile gaming. Students will explore the rich performative histories of these practices and study concepts of performativity, liveness, and mediation. They will learn the ways in which technology and media play a crucial part in cultural expression and identity formation. The module is open to all students and Continuous Assessment is 100%.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GES1041","ModuleTitle":"Everyday Ethics in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the ethical dimensions of\neveryday life in Singapore. It focuses on moral\ndilemmas that arise in the nation’s pursuit of\n‘happiness, prosperity, and progress’. We will explore\nhow moral reasoning from multiple perspectives\napplies to local concerns such as equality, meritocracy,\nmulticulturalism, immigration, and marriage. This will\nchallenge us to identify moral problems created by\nsocial and technological changes, combine ethical\nprinciples with practical constraints, and balance the\ninterests of individuals and communities. We will also\nconsider how moral dialogue can be cultivated in\nSingapore’s multicultural society, so as to manage\ndiverse traditions and divergent values.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1002","ModuleTitle":"Bridging East and West: Exploring Chinese Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module offers NUS students an opportunity to explore different aspects and contexts of Chinese communication. The target audience is English speaking undergraduates with minimal Chinese language proficiency. The various contexts of Chinese communication include advertising, business, the press, social communication, regional usages, pop culture, translations, meaning of Chinese names, codeswitching and the use of Chinese dialects. It is intended to serve as a primer for students interested in these areas of study. A minimum Chinese language proficiency of CLB is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1062","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1008","ModuleTitle":"Public Speaking and Critical Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares students to be effective and efficient public speakers. It offers an overview of the theories of oral communication and public speaking, with particular emphasis on effective speaking, listening and critique skills. It looks into adapting evidence, language, visual aids and other message characteristics through selected forms of public speaking for various purposes, audiences and contexts and includes practice in the critical analysis of speeches. It emphasizes strategic communication to enhance critical thinking skills, rhetorical fluency through reasoned thinking and expression of logical argument positions on local and global issues that impact our everyday lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2027","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1013","ModuleTitle":"Physics in the Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Life science is the science that deals with phenomena regarding living organisms. It includes branches such as biology, medicine, anthropology and ecology. Physics on the other hand, studies the fundamental relationship between matter, energy, space, and time. Many people may consider them to be in different regimes and require different mindsets to work on. But as both disciplines advanced, it became increasingly clear that the interactions between them are far more pervasive and fundamental than one might expect. For example, the field of biophysics has risen since the 1950s, and it has vastly changed how biologists look at living systems or study biology. It proved that the mindsets of biology and physics can join together to provide deeper insight into the phenomenon we call life. We will base the material on the basic laws of physics, and discuss how they are interwined with all kinds of life science and daily life phenomena, from cells to ecosystems and from Earth to outer space. Through reading this module, the students would be able to think deeper about the daily phenomena around them, and understand better the foundation of life on Earth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK1521","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GET1016","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Changing Global Economic Landscape","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Why and how have things changed and moved so fast? Why and how has the global economy become more open and integrated? This module discusses the increasing connections and mobilities of goods (like grains, oil, cars, appliances, parts & components), services (like banking, education, tourism), money and finance, labour, technology, ideas and information. It discusses their trends and patterns and critically examines the role of various factors such as international and regional institutions, media and ICT, infrastructure and distribution networks, state intervention, and private sector involvement. It also assesses the social, economic, political and environmental impacts of increasing interconnectedness and mobilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1052","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1019","ModuleTitle":"Patrons of the Arts","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This course is a conceptual and practical introduction to the complex networks that drive \"patronage,\" including multifarious kinds of patronage. Issues raised and debated include exploring money, religion, politics, social classes, and many other social constructs that influence what art people support, and why they, especially you, support different kinds of art. Students will need to grasp and evaluate critically each set of issues that drive and affect patronage of the arts, and demonstrate their critical understanding of the interplay of these factors through written assessments, classroom discussions, and contributions to blog postings related to the module materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1029, MUL2102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1020","ModuleTitle":"Darwin and Evolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Charles Darwin is remembered like no other figure in the history of science. However, public understanding of Darwin and evolution remains a serious problem. What most people think they know about Darwin, his life and his famous book ‘On the origin of species’ is wrong. This module provides a solid background for understanding how the theory of evolution actually unfolded. It covers the history of geology, palaeontology and biology from the 1700s to the 20th century. The central focus is on the life and work of Charles Darwin and how biological evolution was uncovered, debated and accepted by the international scientific community in the 19th century, and beyond. There will be a lot of myth busting and this provides case studies on how to assess historical claims and evidence, and discussions on recent developments in evolutionary biology, human evolution and anthropology are included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1902B Junior Seminar: The Darwinian Revolution. GEM1536","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1021","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking And Writing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The challenges of a global engineer increasingly call upon engineers to think critically and communicate effectively to undertake developmental\nleadership. This course aims to develop and practise students’ critical thinking and writing skills through analysing case studies in engineering leadership, constructing complex engineering-related problems and solutions, presenting arguments effectively and reflecting on personal leadership development. Relevance to engineering practice is emphasized with references to grounded theories of engineering leadership (Colcleugh, 2013; Rottman, Sacks & Reeve, 2015) and the seven missing basics of engineering education (Goldberg, 2009).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"- Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or EAP modules ES1102 must pass it/them before taking GET1021. \n\n-Only students matriculated in AY2015/2016, are allowed to take GET1021.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%, UTW1001%, GET1006, ES1531/GEK1549. U-town students cannot bid for GET1021.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1023","ModuleTitle":"Thinking Like An Economist","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to explain human behaviour through the lens of economists. We use economic reasoning to answer questions as diverse as the following: Why would your teacher cheat? Which factors cause crime rates to go down? Why do countries fail sometimes? We use texts that popularize economic concepts to illustrate how different social phenomena can be understood by applying the tools of economic analysis. However, we also discuss possible limitations of the economic approach to social issues. In this course we review, challenge, and debate on firmly established ideas we all have about the world, our society, and ourselves.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GET1025","ModuleTitle":"Science Fiction and Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module considers science fiction as a mode of philosophical inquiry. Science fiction stories are used to examine fundamental questions of metaphysics,\nepistemology and ethics. Topics include the nature of time, space, religion, nature, mind, and the future. Specific topics may include such issues as genetic enhancement, environmental ethics, and implications of encounters with non-human life forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GEK2041","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GET1026","ModuleTitle":"Effective Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"What is good reasoning? We will try to answer this question by studying the mechanics of reasoning. Students will learn what an argument is, what the difference between validity and soundness is, and what it means to say that an argument is valid in virtue of its form. They will also be introduced to various strategies and pitfalls in reasoning. In addition, to hone their analytical skills, students will be given arguments—drawn from philosophy and other areas—to unpack and evaluate. It is hoped that in the process of learning what counts as good reasoning, one will become a better reasoner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GEK2048","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GET1029","ModuleTitle":"Life, the Universe, and Everything","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an opportunity to grapple with some of the most enduring challenges to human thought. Our starting point is a conception of ourselves as free and conscious beings equipped with bodies that allow us to observe and explore a familiar external world. Successive lectures investigate alternative conceptions of the human condition, such as ones in which we are unfree, or non-spirituous, or inhabit a world whose fundamental nature is hidden from our view. Different conceptions bear differently on the further question of what we should value and why. Discussion is both argument-driven and historically informed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PH1102E, GEK1067","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1031A","ModuleTitle":"Computational Thinking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF THE SR DY PRESIDENT & PROVOST","ModuleDescription":"Computational thinking (CT) is an important 21st century skill and a fundamental method for solving complex problems. CT involves problem formulation, abstraction, decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithm design. This module emphasizes the thinking process, and the communication and substantiation of the process, rather than focusing on coding. Students learn to apply CT to understand and solve everyday problems within and across disciples. Students learn to leverage on CT to ask new questions, to formulate new problems, and develop new solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1032","ModuleTitle":"Building Relationship : Theories and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module critically examines theoretical issues and applications of effective interpersonal communication in enhancing interpersonal relationship building. The content will include various theoretical frameworks, models and issues related to interpersonal communication. It will also introduce module participants to interpersonal practice in dealing with diverse individuals. Experiential learning methods will be used in tutorial groups to develop critical thinking abilities on relationship building issues, and to translate the thinking abilities into interpersonal practice using case study, role play and reflection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GET1033","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Computational Media Literacy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module explores how the computer can be used as a medium for expression. Just as it is essential to be literate in the traditional sense, it is increasingly important to be literate (able to read and write) in computational media, such as webpages, social media, smartphone apps, computer games, etc. Through a balance of theory and practice, this interdisciplinary module exposes students to the history and principles behind computation. Students learn, through hands-on exercises, the ways that computation underpins key\r\naspects of modern life, such as the internet, mediated communication, business and commerce, science and technology, and the arts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1034","ModuleTitle":"Communication and Critical Thinking for Community Leadership","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This critical thinking and communication module provides an opportunity for students to explore community leadership within an interdisciplinary environment. In particular, through understanding the constructivist theory of communication (Burleson, 2007) and Paul and Elder’s (2014) critical thinking framework, this module will facilitate the development of deliberative and active citizenry among students, regardless of the position they hold in the community. Students will apply these concepts individually to short case studies and reflections. They will then use these short assignments to conceptualize team projects relevant to their respective community settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1035","ModuleTitle":"Critical Perspectives in Advertising","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module critiques the effects of advertising.\nSpecifically, it deconstructs the role of advertising as\npracticed by commercial, non-commercial and a variety\nof other entities to persuade us to adopt products,\nservices, ideas, and ideologies. In doing so, we highlight\nnegative and positive advertising effects from\ncommunicative, psychological, cultural, sociological, and\npolitical perspectives. Various social and ethical\nimplications of advertising on society in general, and on\nvarious vulnerable populations, such as children,\nminorities, and women, in particular are also discussed.\nThe module promotes approaches to manage advertising\ninfluences through active citizen participation to achieve\na more enlightened society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1037","ModuleTitle":"Big Picture History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses ‘big picture’ History by considering defined themes that range across time and space. The focus is not on individual societies or\r\ntime periods, but on questions related to commonalities in developments across all societies. This approach is like looking at a painting from a\r\ndistance instead of at the brush strokes that constitute it, and will lead to questions about what human activities and experiences constitute the global\r\nexperience. As part of the Thinking and Expression pillar, this module will help students think historically and also critically engage the maxim that ‘the past is a foreign country.’","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GET1042","ModuleTitle":"Sky and Telescopes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to foster an appreciation of the natural beauty of the night sky. In this module, students will learn how to conduct their own astronomical observations and relate that experience to the various modes of thinking and philosophy behind astronomy and astrophysics. Students will also have the  opportunity to communicate their experiences and ideas with their peers and a wider audience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GET1043","ModuleTitle":"Universe, Big Bang, and Unsolved Mysteries","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will explore the universe, its contents, properties, evolution, and origin. Major topics to be covered include ideas and concepts of the universe, astronomical observations, scientific models, big bang theory, and unsolved problems in cosmology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL1101E","ModuleTitle":"Global Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the emerging field of global studies. Building on ideas about the modern state and international order, it examines how these ideas are\r\nbeing challenged from the perspective of transnational trends and institutions. Among these are the emergence of a global economy, inequalities within\r\nand between states, transnational labor and migration, global environmental issues, poverty and development, global consumerism, human rights and global\r\nresponsibilities, transnational social and political movements, and new patterns of global governance. The module adopts a multidisciplinary approach to reveal different aspects of these issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL2102","ModuleTitle":"Global Political Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"One aspect of 'globalization' is the global character of economic practices such as trade, finance, and economic growth. But those practices rest upon a complex of relations among production, exchange, and power that constitute a global political economy. This module looks at the economic practices that drive globalization through the lens of this broader complex of relations. Drawing on the emerging interdisciplinary social science literature on global political economy, it provides a distinctively global perspective on economic issues such as emerging markets, power shifts in the global economy, global financial governance, and foreign aid.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"GL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GL2103","ModuleTitle":"Global Governance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the changing nature of political authority in contemporary world politics. Drawing on what social scientists have to say about international institutions and global governance, it asks critical questions with implications for global order, peace, and justice. To what extent has globalization undermined state sovereignty? Who manages global problems in a post-sovereign world, and by what authority? Through what kinds of institutions and practices are global actors governed? Who and what escapes global governance? How should global problems be managed?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"GL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GL3550","ModuleTitle":"Global Studies Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","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.\r\n\r\nAvailable credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the Convenor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students should:\r\nhave 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\r\n(Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GL4101","ModuleTitle":"Research in Global Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a capstone seminar for the Global Studies programme. Each seminar will investigate one specific global issue in depth. Possible topics include legacies of anti-communism, xenophobia, the US war in Iraq, the 2008 financial crisis, climate change, and global poverty.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-8-1.5","Prerequisite":"GL majors ONLY. Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GL4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis will normally be done in the second semester of the student’s final year. The research will normally focus on a topic that combines a student’s theme, region, and language focus within the Global Studies major. A qualified student intending to undertake the Honours Thesis will be expected to consult a prospective supervisor in the preceding semester for guidance on the selection of a topic and the preparation of a research proposal. The supervisor will provide guidance to the student in conducting the research and writing the thesis of 10,000 to 12,000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 52 MCs of GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"GL4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module enables a student to explore in depth an approved topic within Global Studies. The student should approach a lecturer to\r\nwork out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Convenor’s and/or Honours Coordinator’s approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 52 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"GL4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL4882B","ModuleTitle":"Contested Globalisation: Resistance and Resilience","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This interdisciplinary module examines the ways in which globalisation has provoked resistance as well as resilience. Global forces are often presented as inevitably and overwhelmingly structuring local actors and processes. But globalisation remains widely resisted in various ways. By drawing on materials from global studies, history, sociology, economics and political science, the class interrogates the varied local sources of and resistance to globalisation in different issue areas, ranging from health and the environment to migration and development. It problematises key concepts related to global processes and places them in the context of crucial debates about globalisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, or 28 MCs in PS with a minimum CAP of 3.2, or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL4882C","ModuleTitle":"The Politics of Global Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces Global Studies students to the\nconceptual and substantive debates about the politics\nof global finance within Global Political Economy\n(GPE). Starting with a history of global finance and its\nsocial foundations, the module focuses on four\ndominant themes; financialization, financial crisis,\ntransnational governance and regulation, and financial\nintransparency.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL\nrecognised non-language modules, or 28 MCs in PS\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.20, or be on the Honours\ntrack.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL4883B","ModuleTitle":"Climate Justice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Climate change represents an unprecedented challenge to our political institutions, social norms, and even our theoretical concepts. Since the effects of climate change will be felt everywhere and for hundreds of years, it creates concerns about global and intergenerational justice, both singly and in combination. This module will explore these issues, discussing the ways in which climate change impacts and responses may be normatively criticized or justified, especially in contexts where considerations of justice must be balanced or traded off. To illustrate, we will also consider the normative issues surrounding resilient and sustainable development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognized non-language modules, or 28 MCs in PS with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL4888A","ModuleTitle":"Justice and Emerging Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines moral and public policy challenges presented by emergent technologies that challenge notions embodied in current institutions and theories of what is natural and what is subject to human manipulation, and even create entirely new domains of human activity and interest. These new technologies operate globally and often rapidly, generating consequences far beyond the location of their users. The module studies how social and political institutions—new or old—structure, regulate, develop, and distribute these technologies in accordance with various conceptions of justice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognized non-language modules, or 28MCs in SC or 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GMS5011","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Regulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"Regulation of pharmaceuticals is controlled by standards, guidelines and legal frameworks. The interactions among these and the stakeholders – industry, regulatory authorities, healthcare professionals and patients – are required for effective governance for safe, quality and efficacious medicines and timely access for patients.\n\nThis 4-credit module provides the understanding of the contribution of the various stakeholders, functions and guidelines that shape the regulatory environment and\nimpact the healthcare management scene. The concept of product life cycle will be also be explored among other contemporary regulatory approaches.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-4-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS5103","ModuleTitle":"Regulation of Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced therapies, covering the scope of cellular, tissue and gene treatment modalities, is a rapidly advancing field that offers exciting new therapeutic possibilities and constantly challenges the regulatory environment to expedite access to these innovations.\n\nThis 4-credit module provides a better understanding of the various frameworks and practices regulating advanced therapies, including requirements for product evaluation and dossier submission for an effective product life cycle management. The module will interest students who are keen in global trending regulatory approaches and strengthening the skillsets to accommodate new innovation. There is also a focus on promoting convergences of regulatory approaches for advanced therapies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS5104","ModuleTitle":"Biotherapeutics and Biosimilars","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"The advent of biotherapeutics and biosimilars highlighted the need for regulatory affairs to accommodate the rapidly evolving medical sciences, necessitating timely revisions in policies, processes and the technical knowledge in managing these new innovation and facilitating access to meet medical needs.\n\nThis 4-credit module provides the background to the rise of these biologicals in healthcare, and the defining differences from traditional pharmaceuticals and generics. There is a focus on post-market activities which serve as the main guards for ensuring the safe use of these products.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6800","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Journal Club","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the following:  \n- Uses published articles to highlight quantitative and medical science issues that are common to biostatistics and bioinformatics \n- Appreciates and critiques the use and misuse of quantitative methods in medical research \n- Identifies and reviews techniques and resources that biostatisticians and bioinformaticians need \n- Identifies potential areas for futher research","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-0-1.5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6801","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods from Medicine to Population Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"Medical and health research is a multi-step and multi-faceted process. Early phase experiments assess safety, tolerability, dose-response and other parameters of candidate interventions to make Go/No-Go decisions for further research. Later phase clinical trials seek to verify and augment the earlier findings. Observational studies investigate medicine and health in the population and identify avenues for improvement.  \n\nThis 4-credit module covers the key concepts in the research process and the major study designs involved. This module provides a general background in quantitative studies of medicine and health. This is tailored for students interested in biostatistics, clinical trials, epidemiology, and related fields. The focus will be on concepts, study designs, and research practice; statistical techniques will be elementary-to-intermediate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.1-1.5-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6811","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Clinical Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"This one-semester module covers the fundamentals of clinical research. A list of covered topics are as below:\r\n- Introduction to Clinical Research\r\n- Design, Conduct and Analysis of Clinical Studies\r\n- Clinical Research Project Management, Recruitment Strategies, Data Management\r\n- Health Services Research I\r\n- Epidemiology\r\n- Safety, Ethics, and Regulatory Overview","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"B.Sc","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6812","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Precision Medicine","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"This one-semester module covers the fundamentals of precision medicine. A list of covered topics are as below:\r\n- Gene Expression and Pharmacogenetics\r\n- Medical Genomics\r\n- Medical Bioinformatics\r\n- Metabolomics\r\n- Personalized Proteomics\r\n- Immunomics\r\n- Data Integration\r\n- Applications of Precision Medicine: potentials and challenges\r\n- Technological Advances in Precision Medicine and Drug Development\r\n- Protection and Commercialization of Precision Medicine Innovations: patent and regulatory frameworks","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"B.Sc","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6820","ModuleTitle":"Core Concepts in Biostatistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"This one-semester module covers core concepts in statistics with an emphasis on working with biomedical data. Covered topics:\n-  Concepts in probability\n-  Theory of point estimation and hypothesis testing.\n-  Large sample theory and maximum likelihood estimation.\n-  Linear models and linear algebra.\n-  Sampling techniques and resampling methods.\n-  Classification and discrimination techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Strong undergraduate training and background in statistics, mathematics or epidemiology.","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6821","ModuleTitle":"R-Programming","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"This is a non-credit module. The objective for this module\nis to prepare students in IBB with programming capability\nfor their PhD work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1.5-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6900","ModuleTitle":"Student Research Seminars","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"Student Research Seminars are weekly seminars in which PhD students in the IBM program present the progress of their research projects to faculty and IBM students. “(Participation for at least 6 semesters is required to qualify for credits.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"0-1-0-0-0.25","Prerequisite":"Only for PhD students in IBM program","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6901","ModuleTitle":"Molecules to Medicines","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6902","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Rotation 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6903","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Rotation 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6906","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Rotation 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6910","ModuleTitle":"Evolutionary Genetics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide theory and practical exercises in methods of evolutionary genetic analysis including, multiple sequence alignment, evolutionary models, phylogenetic tree reconstruction, temporal phylogenetics, natural selection,  population dynamics, and experimental design and hypothesis testing. The module is directed towards graduate students with basic cell biology, microbiology, and immunology background. In addition to theory the students will gain extensive experience in the use of computer programs used in evolutionary analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6920","ModuleTitle":"Metabolic Basis of Disease","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"There is an increasing appreciation that the underlying causes of major diseases have a metabolic basis, such as diabetes and cancer. It is thus becoming necessary for scientists and physicians to have a foundation in\r\nintermediary metabolism in order to better understand the etiology of diseases and develop novel strategies for treating diseases.\r\n\r\nThis 4-credit course offered at Duke-NUS will cover the basics in intermediary metabolism and the regulation of metabolism with special emphasis on human diseases related to metabolic dysfunction and adaptation. This\r\ncourse is tailored for students interested in cancer biology, diabetes, and for those students that have an interest in obtaining a general background in the biochemistry of metabolism.\r\n\r\nThe class format will involve a combination of lectures and discussion and meet twice a week. Grading will be based on tests and a student presentation on a relevant research article.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6991","ModuleTitle":"Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"40","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6992","ModuleTitle":"Thesis (HSSR)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"19","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS5002","ModuleTitle":"Academic Professional Skills and Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to introduce students to NGS and to equip them with the academic know-how to succeed in this programme. Among others, students will practice their academic writing and presentation skills. They will engage in in-depth research discussions and learn how to conduct a scientific dialogue. There will have intense scientific discussion on topics within and across discipline with instructors and peers in the form of small group journal clubs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GS5101","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Rotation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"The aim is to expose students of varied research backgrounds to the different experimental skills. This is optional. Modular credits (MCs) will be awarded upon completion of the lab rotation which last for 3 months. The MCs obtained clock to NGS coursework requirements. At the end of the lab rotation, student’s performance in the lab will be assessed by the lab supervisor, using a\r\nprescribed form prepared by NGS. Additionally student has to submit a lab rotation report to detail what he has achieved from the lab rotation and how the techniques\r\nlearnt are beneficial to his area of research. One of the NGS EXCO will endorse/approve the award of the grade upon the submission of the necessary documents. A ‘Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory’ grade is awarded on the\r\nbasis of attendance, submission of an evaluation report and satisfactory performance rated by the lab coordinator.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-3-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GS6001","ModuleTitle":"Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"The module covers issues that any graduate student in science and engineering shall face at some point during their PhD candidature and in their subsequent academic careers. Through lectures, discussions and presentations, students shall ponder on and analyze ethical issues and dilemmas associated with data archival, mentoring, authorship, credit sharing and conflicts of interest. They shall rationalize internationally sanctioned rules and regulations in dealing with ethically sensitive research subjects. They shall be taught sensible and appropriate approaches in dealing with incidents of scientific misconduct, and how ethical integrity should and could be maintained in spite of research intensity and competition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS6882A","ModuleTitle":"Biology of Disease","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"'Biology of Disease' module aims to deliver an understanding of human disease from a bench to bedside perspective. This series of 4 capsule modules is designed to introduce students to the basic biology and clinical pathology underlying human disease. The discussion of each disease will be led by two faculty members highlighting the fundamental molecular basis of cellular function, followed by a clinical perspective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS6883A","ModuleTitle":"Interface Science and Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"The module consists of a series of lectures and discussions/presentations that would provide students with an interdisciplinary exposure and knowledge foundation for selected research areas/themes that are of prime importance to humankind, and where interdisciplinary science and engineering are frequently practiced. Some of these areas are traditional strategic areas which NUS have great research strength in, and others are emerging areas of intense interest. Each theme is taught and coordinated by two instructors, who will contribute to different, yet complementary, perspectives of the theme. The areas/themes may include \"infectious agents and global pandemics\", \"Omics\", \"Renewable Energy\", \"Human-Computer Interactions\" and \"Environmental problems/climate change\".","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS6889B","ModuleTitle":"Academic Skills and Research Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to equip NGS networked group students with knowledge in soft skills in research and an appreciation of research ethics. Among other skills, students will practice their academic writing and presentation skills. They will be instructed on how to conduct a scientific dialogue, and be given foundation knowledge in intellectual property and patent issues. The will also go through a research ethics workshop where various topics on proper conduct in research shall be highlighted and discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"GSN6501","ModuleTitle":"Neuronal Signalling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (NGS FOR INTGR SCI & ENGG)","ModuleDescription":"Signaling within and between neurons provide the basis for information processing, storage and retrieval in the brain. This module will consider several fundamental aspects of neuronal signalling, including: (1) the ionic basis of\r\nmembrane excitability; (2) basic mechanisms of synaptic transmission; and (3) mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and their implications for learning and memory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HM5101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Psychiatry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to let participants learn the different types of psychiatric disorders and the identification, assessment, evaluation, treatment, and management of patients in primary practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0-0-0-32.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Optional for participants that have already completed GP training in the Mental Health GP programme.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HM5102","ModuleTitle":"Psychosis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Participants will learn to identify and manage Psychosis, and will also be provided with a clinical attachment totalling 6 hours with IMH’s senior clinicians.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0.8-1.2-0-3.2-22.8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HM5103","ModuleTitle":"Mood, Anxiety, & Grief","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Participants will learn to approach and manage depression, anxiety, and grief","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.3-1.3-0-3.3-40.7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HM5106","ModuleTitle":"Psychogeriatrics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Participants will learn to identify, assess, diagnose, & treat mental disorders in the elderly","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.8-1.6-0-3.3-40","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HR2002","ModuleTitle":"Human Capital in Organizations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIT","ModuleDescription":"This multi-disciplinary module, specially designed for students from the Faculty of Engineering, invites students to examine, from different perspectives, some major themes pertaining to the management of human capital in a knowledge-intensive world of industry today.  Departing from the more conventional approaches, students will examine the dynamics of and constraints to individual and organisational behaviours in the context of the challenges posed by an increasingly competitive global landscape.  In this module, students would be encouraged to critically evaluate how multiple ‘intelligences’ – emotional, social and professional – can be developed and tapped upon to help them effectively carry out the multi-faceted roles that they are oftentimes called upon to fulfil.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"3(sectional)-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"For Engineering students only","Preclusion":"Students who have passed or are reading HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 are not allowed to take HR2002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY1101E","ModuleTitle":"Asia and the Modern World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the field of history, with a focus on East, Southeast, and South Asia. Among the topics to be discussed are interaction with the West, various forms of nationalism, and the impact of globalization. Students are encouraged to think comparatively and to formulate their own opinions and positions on historical issues based on what they have learned in the module. The module is intended for students from any faculty who are interested in learning more about the history of the region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2210","ModuleTitle":"State & Society in Early-Modern Europe","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with cultural, economic, political, intellectual and religious movements in continental Europe from an urban perspective. The objective is to enable students to appreciate essential patterns and ideas which have shaped the European cultural and historical inheritance that remain relevant today. This course is open to all students who take an interest in history, culture and questions pertaining to societal development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2231","ModuleTitle":"Upheaval in Europe: 1848-1918","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module - which is offered to all students with an interest in Modern European History - will explore the significant features and impact of nationalism, imperialism and adventurism as they relate to Europe in the dramatic seventy-year period from the upheavals of the 1848 revolutions to the end of the First World War. During this period Europe became the center of a new and deadly game of power politics in which any semblance of defeat was reason enough to prepare the ground for revenge. Eventually, war took its toll on every major participant from 1914-18.","CrossModule":"EU2213","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EU2213","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HY2249","ModuleTitle":"Art and History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the common ground between the discipline of history and art history by considering images as historical evidence It concerns itself with both Western and Asian art in the time period from the 5th c. BC to the 20th c. \n\n\n\nThe learning objectives are twofold: acquire the conceptual tools to understand the meaning of images and read visual narratives as historical texts.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2250","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Southeast Asian History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce the highlights of the region?s past with particular emphasis on the past 200 years. The goal of this course is to highlight and examine patterns of transitions ? evolutionary as well as revolutionary ? in the societies and cultures of Southeast Asia, laying particular emphasis on the development of the modern Southeast Asian worldview. Colonialism, both generally and specifically, receives considerable attention, but European activities, viewpoints, and materials are subordinated to Southeast Asian perspectives and sources. This will also hold true for the Japanese Occupation and subsequent period of independence.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2253","ModuleTitle":"Christianity in World History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will look at the evolution of Christianity and its impact on Western and global history. It will trace the development of the various branches of Christianity (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant) and how the conflicts among them shaped European history. It will consider the role of religion in American history. It will look at the linkages between missionary efforts and imperialism, as well as the consequences of conversion in colonial societies around the world. It will also look at how Christianity has been linked to ethnicity and nationalism in the post-colonial nation-states.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2257","ModuleTitle":"Law, Crime, and Punishment in History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Law, Crime, and Punishment are all social concepts subject to historical change. In the case of law, historical precedents are important in determining how best to apply the rule of law. By presenting a set of themes in the history of law, crime, and punishment across time and cultures, this module allows students to examine processes of change in how these concepts are understood, applied and structured. History as a practice is an investigative process and both historians\r\nand criminal investigators seek to determine what happened, and why and how it happened. The course is organised thematically dealing with concepts of crime\r\nand law, particular crimes and laws, ways of understanding crime and law, and popular understanding of crime and law. On the whole the module has a western focus but there are global comparisons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"HY3241","ModuleTitle":"Religion in the History of China & Japan","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the impact of religious ideas, organizations and movements on the history of East Asia over the past few centuries. Topics to be covered will include the role of religion in the founding of empires, the assertion of political control over religious sects and practitioners, apocalyptic beliefs and popular resistance, and the faces of religion as a tool of imperialism, modernism and internationalization. All students are welcome, but a background in history is advised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3245","ModuleTitle":"Engendering History/Historicising Gender","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Gender is a primary way of signifying relationships of power. This module adopts a historical perspective on the ways in which gender has provided for articulating and naturalising differences.\n\n\n\nAfter an introduction to the development of gender as an analytical concept in history, the module proceeds to provide a grounded exploration of the imbrication of gender and modernity. With colonialism as the starting point, the issues of gendered discourses and practices as well as the materiality of the body and of the global structures in which they are enmeshed will be studied.   \n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3256","ModuleTitle":"Brides of the Sea: Asia's Port Cities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Brides of the Sea', 'Gateways to Asia' and 'the transformers of Asia' are some of the ways scholars have described Asian port cities. Through case studies, this module explores the port city and the 'maritime world' in Asia. Students are introduced to the history of China's maritime world with a focus on the challenges it faced through encroachment by Western imperial powers. This module also examines Asia's colonial port cities, including Calcutta and Singapore, as sites of Western influence and modernization and also as sites of local resistance and transformation. This module is suitable for all students of NUS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3257","ModuleTitle":"The Philippines: A Social and Cultural History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore the Philippines’ almost 500 years of social and cultural history—from its early association with India, China and Southeast Asia, to its incorporation into the Spanish and American empires, to its tumultuous road towards independence and democratization. Students will consider Filipino religiosity and worldview, and analyze their ramifications in society. Popular images of the Philippines – homeland of international labor and site of natural hazards and spectacle of poverty – will be investigated. Students will take Philippine history as an exemplar towards a better understanding of the postcolonial condition that numerous nations experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3258","ModuleTitle":"Cold War in the Global South","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module is about the history of the Cold War in the global south in the second half of the twentieth century. While the Soviet-U.S. rivalry and the European Cold War did not escalate into large-scale conflict, developments elsewhere were marked by significant violence and destruction. This course seeks to reconcile, if that is  possible, the perception of the history of the Cold War as a “long peace” with the turbulent lived experiences of peoples in the global south. Which, and whose, Cold War best defines the history of the twentieth century?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4212","ModuleTitle":"Special Paper in Modern European History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore and introduce different themes in Modern European History such as political changes, political leadership, diplomacy and interstate relations.","CrossModule":"EU4214","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"EU4214","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4214","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Chinese History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to appreciate the complexities of China within its general development. It surveys theories and concepts that help analyze Chinese history, familiarizes students with past and current scholarships on China, considers debates about the nature of China's historical developments, and discusses selected issues.  The course is mounted for students at the senior levels with an interest in China.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4218","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Modern Japanese History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module traces the historical development of Japan from the mid 19th century to the present. It focuses on close reading and discussion of important English-language works with particular emphasis on historical and theoretical controversies in the field. Students will be encouraged to think about both the modern history of Japan as well as the historians who have claimed to reconstruct and narrate it. The module is aimed at students interested in the intersection between Japanese history, the practice of historiography, and the application of theoretical models to the past.","CrossModule":"JS4213","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"JS4213","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HY4227","ModuleTitle":"Sources of Singaporean History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at students who wish to develop research skills using primary sources for the study of Singaporean history. While the material and specific focus of the module will shift, as each instructor will offer a unique approach, it will introduce students to the use of a variety of sources, ranging from newspapers and memoirs to governmental reports and archival material. At the end of the course, students will be able to use, and criticially analyze, a variety of sources and understand their role in the development\r\nof Singaporean historiography, while also preparing for their own research projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"HY4229","ModuleTitle":"Biography and History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will expose students to the historiographically complex relationship between history and biography, and its ramifications for historical writing. Students will be given opportunities to closely consider a wide range of biographies and biographical material and develop their individual sensibilities as to if, and if so, how biographical material can be used in historical construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4230","ModuleTitle":"Historiography and Historical Method","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to introduce Honours students to the emergence of the discipline of history. The history of history will also be used to convey some of the key historiographic and theoretical issues which shape contemporary historical writing. Major topics will include: philosophies of history, professionalization, traditional history, metahistory and postmodernism. Finally, Honours students will explore different methodologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in EU/LA (French/ German)/recognised modules or 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012-2014: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in EU/LA (French/ German)/recognised modules or 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SN or 28MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2015 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in EU/LA (French/German/Spanish)/ recognised modules or 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SN or 28MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"HY4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4231","ModuleTitle":"Family-State Relations in Chinese History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"People today tend to see the family and the state as two separate spheres with clear boundaries — private sphere and public sphere. In Chinese tradition, the family and the state are, however, inherently connected. Arranged on a chronological and thematic basis, this module provides students an opportunity to survey the development of family-state relations in Chinese history from the ancient to the modern eras. It examines how different teachings—such as Confucianism and Buddhism—significantly defined family-state relations and how the popular culture — such as dramas and novels — represented and reshaped these relations over time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4234","ModuleTitle":"Grand Strategy in Peace and War","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the meaning of the concept\n“grand strategy,” and its relationship to statecraft.\nAttention is paid to the ways in which historical\npersonalities thought about power and defined\npriorities, as well as the manner in which these actors\ndeveloped, mobilized, and exploited an array of\nresources and measures to advance specific goals.\nTheir successes and failures will be evaluated, and\nsome principles about grand strategy will be drawn\nfrom the study of historical cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MC, including\n28 MC in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the\nHonours track.\nCohort 2012 and onwards: Completed 80 MC,\nincluding 28 MC in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or\nbe on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4235","ModuleTitle":"A History of the 20th Century and Beyond","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to new developments, approaches, and themes in the study of global\nand international history of the 20th and 21st centuries. Depending on the instructor, the module\nfocuses on major issues in international history, such as empire and colonialism, total war and\nrevolution, or decolonization and the Cold War. This course is designed for 4th\n-year students majoring\nin History and aims to expose students to new arenas of research, helping them to prepare for their\nown research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be\non the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 and onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or\nbe on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Honours students in History are required to prepare an Honours thesis of 10,000 to 12,000 words through which they are taught to do an original piece of historical research based on primary and secondary sources. Students select research topics with the guidance and approval of the History Department, and are assigned supervisors who provide guidance in conducting research and writing up research materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\nCompleted 110MCs including 60 MCs of HY major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2013-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of HY major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and a CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of HY major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and a CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"HY4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 100MCs, including 60 MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"HY4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY5210","ModuleTitle":"APPROACHES TO MODERN SE ASIAN HISTORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce graduate students to the major themes and issues that make up the chronological field of &quot;modern Southeast Asian history&quot;. A comprehensive study of secondary literature for the period as well as seminal works in Anthropology and Political Science will prepare students with the necessary training before embarking on their own research projects. Topics covered will include: modernity/traditionalism, constructing chronologies, colonialism, nationalism, rebellion/resistance, nation-building, the Japanese in WWII, the role of the Army/Communists, post-colonial critiques, border tensions, migration, and religion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY5305","ModuleTitle":"APPROACHES TO WORLD HISTORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines major themes, methodologies and scholarship in the rapidly developing field of world history. Depending on the instructor, the content of the module might\r\nfocus on specific topics such as immigration, trans-imperial trade, or frontier studies. As special emphasis is placed on the integrationof particular regions into global systems and networks, this course will be especially useful for helping students to locate the significance of their own research in a larger context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY5305R","ModuleTitle":"APPROACHES TO WORLD HISTORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines major themes, methodologies and scholarship in the rapidly developing field of world history. Depending on the instructor, the content of the module might focus on specific topics such as immigration, trans-imperial trade, or frontier studies. As special emphasis is placed on the integrationof particular regions into global systems and networks, this course will be especially useful for helping students to locate the significance of their own research in a larger context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in History in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details.  Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY6101","ModuleTitle":"HISTORIOGRAPHY: THEORY & ARCHIVE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will enable graduate students to make use of a wide range of contemporary historical methods. The focus will be on major historians, current debate about historical practice, theoretical history and historical interpretation.  Students will be strongly encouraged to explore the challenges inherent in connecting archival study with theoretical methodologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in History in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details.  Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID1105","ModuleTitle":"Design Fundamentals 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"Awakening and first contact with the design tools related to industrial design. Discovery of the elements of design such as: visual communication, creative making and thinking, discovery of basic shapes and forms, rational analysis of existing products. This module is also the opportunity for the students to start to plan and manage various parameters such as design variables and constrains, economy of means and time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-8-0-6-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Module not offered to none industrial design students","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID1113","ModuleTitle":"Modelling and Sketching for Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces basic model-making techniques using various material and hands-on processes, and sketching with traditional tools of pen/pencil and paper.\r\n\r\nModelling workshops incorporate fundamental form studies through a series of iterations and refinements. Students will develop value judgement while resolving multiple design elements. In addition to the understanding of material\r\nproperties, the course aims to cultivate an appreciation for precision and finishing. \r\n\r\nThrough weekly sketching assignments, students are taught the fundamentals of sketching which include perspective, the concept of drawthrough as well as architecture handwriting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID1223","ModuleTitle":"History & Theory Of Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module serves to introduce students to the development of thoughts and ideas in industrial and product design. It will enable students to relate recent history in technological advancement and product development to current trends in design. The module will concentrate on the design innovations from the period of the industrial revolution in the 19th century. This was the transitional period from the Arts and Craft movement to the current design and production methods that are dominated by industrial processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID2105","ModuleTitle":"Design for Context and Sustainability","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"As a progression from the design fundamentals, this module aggregates all the prior lessons into one complete, coherent, industrially-relevant project where students learn to manage, and go through the whole process of 1) initial design research and market research, to 2) formulating the design strategy and 3) design brief, through to 4) conceptualization, 5) evaluation phases, and 6) detailing and refinement.\r\nThe design is aimed for a specific context which includes specific users, market scenarios, environments, trends, business / competition, and feasibility / manufacturing factors. Critical consideration for sustainability factors is incorporated as part of the context criteria.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-6-0-12-0","Prerequisite":"Pass ID 1105 & 1106","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID2111","ModuleTitle":"Computer Aided Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to give students a practical understanding on the use Computer Aided Industrial Design (CAID) for design. This will include conceptual design with technical constraints to final rendering of the designed product.  It will allow the student greater understanding of the verification tools by using it to assist in executing design decisions.  Learning process will deal with theories and methods for constructive modeling, detailing, rendering and presentation, from simple curves and primitives to complex surfaces. Topics discussed will include Point, Line, Plane, 2-D and 3-D Surfaces, Solids, Colour and Texture and application of Lighting and as well as Basic Animation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID2113","ModuleTitle":"Visual Communication Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theories and practice of visual communications design. It will enable students to communicate ideas or messages to their desired audiences through various visual media, be it a sign, poster, drawing, photograph, wayfinding, publication, or advertisement. \r\n\r\nMajor topics include visual thinking and literacy, typography, data visualisation, communication theory, designing with Adobe illustrator and InDesign.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID2323","ModuleTitle":"Technology for Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module is specially designed for BA Industrial Design students. This module discusses the physics behind the ordinary objects and natural phenomena all around us. It unravels the mysteries of how things work. From the household appliances that make our lives easier, vehicles that we travel in and to the audio/visual players fill our world with sounds and images.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3041","ModuleTitle":"Special Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This is a one semester involvement for attachment to industry or other institutions of design, research and development work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"14","Workload":"0-0-0-35-0","Prerequisite":"Student who read ID3041 must have completed at least 60 MC. (i.e. students will be able to read this module in Year 2, second semester onwards.)","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3105","ModuleTitle":"Design Platforms 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module reinforces Design Platforms 1 through exercises of higher complexity. This is a “vertical studio” based design platform. Senior and junior students will participate in design projects which encourage cross-pollination of thoughts, skills and learning. The students will play the role of a junior designer and work together with the senior students from ID 4105 in the same platform. The objectives are to enable students to explore strategic design innovation through a simulated real studio environment. In this platform, students can select either conceptual or real-life projects led by our industry collaborators and relevant experts within the division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"2-6-0-17-6","Prerequisite":"Pass ID 2105 & 2106","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3124","ModuleTitle":"Creative Communication & Design Argumentation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a means to discover and develop skills in constructing and delivering written and spoken presentations and reports. It is aimed at achieving oral and written proficiency thru critical analysis and practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3125","ModuleTitle":"Colours, Materials & Finishing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at how colours, materials & finishing (CMF) is applied in the design industry, in particular to consumer products. Students will learn how to rationalise the best choice of colours and materials to engage the user. They will be able to objectify how the colours, materials and finishing that strongly link to the context of the design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID4105","ModuleTitle":"Design Platforms 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module works with Design Platforms 2 in “vertical studios” context. Senior and junior students will participate in design projects which encourage cross-pollination of thoughts, skills and learning. The students will play the role of a senior designer and work together with the junior students from ID 3105 in the same platform. The objectives are to enable students to explore strategic design innovation through a simulated real studio environment. In this platform, students can select either conceptual or real-life projects led by our industry collaborators and relevant experts within the division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"2-6-0-17-0","Prerequisite":"Pass ID 3105 & 3106","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID4121","ModuleTitle":"Project Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to learn the methods involved in design research in order to investigate into opportunities that support the Design Thesis Project. It will involve market studies and analysis of current developments to surface opportunities for a project. The major topics will include research methodology, project planning techniques, information search and documentation, product analysis and evaluation and selection process for design development.  The results of this study will lead to the rational selection of a project for design and development under Design Thesis Project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-3-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5021","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5151","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN INNOVATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5351","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN STUDIES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Seminar Module in Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This Graduate Seminar Module in Industrial Design aims to provide Master student a forum to sustain and amplify an active research culture among the faculty and research scholars of the Division of Industrial Design. It aims to explore research methodology for design, share research findings, and exchange ideas with invited academics of distinction across the world. The themes of seminar\r\npresentations will reflect the latest research conducted in the core areas of the Division of Industrial Design, such as: design education, design management, design innovation, ecodesign and sustainability, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in\r\nAdvanced Design Research.  Examples of topics that may be discussed are: Ecodesign and sustainability, Experience Design, Interaction Design, Design History, Product Identity, Product Language, Culture and Design etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design: Product Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to guide the students to explore the issue of product development through a research and design project with strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. The module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in product development with regards to Industrial Design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design: Interaction Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to guide the students to explore the issue of design interaction through a research and design project with strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. 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The module will involve critical analyses and\r\nthorough discussions of specific topics in eco design and sustainability with regards to Industrial Design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID6770","ModuleTitle":"Doctoral Seminar Module in Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This Doctoral Seminar Module in Industrial Design aims to provide PhD student a forum to sustain and amplify an active research culture among the faculty and research scholars of the Division of Industrial Design (DID). It aims to explore research methodology for design, share research findings, and exchange ideas with invited academics of distinction across the world. The themes of seminar presentations will reflect the latest research conducted in the core areas of the DID, such as: design education, design management, design innovation, ecodesign and sustainability, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"IE1111","ModuleTitle":"ISE Principles and Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces first year engineering students to what engineers do and to the engineer's thought process.  This is a two-part module: Industrial and Systems Engineering Principles and Practice (EPP) I and II. Real Industrial and Systems Engineering systems will be used to show how engineers use this discipline of engineering to design, make and test systems.  Through grasping engineering fundamentals, students learn how engineering systems work and fail (EPP I).  Through learning of real systems, students learn how multi-disciplinary concepts are tied together (EPP II). The students will also learn basic design, experimentation and evaluation of engineering systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"6-2-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE1113","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Systems Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces first year engineering students to what engineers do and to the engineer's thought process in industrial, systems engineering and management. Real engineering systems will be used to show how engineers use different disciplines of engineering, and combine them to design, make and test systems. Through grasping engineering fundamentals, students learn how engineering systems work and fail. Through learning of real systems, students learn how multi-disciplinary concepts are tied together. The students will also learn basic design, experimentation and evaluation of engineering systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE1111 ISE Principles and Practices I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2010E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Industrial System","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the analytical methods used to support the operations of industrial systems that produce goods and services. It equips the students with the understanding of the fundamental processes necessary for this production and the tools and techniques commonly deployed to create effective and efficient systems. The topics covered include strategic purpose of an economic entity, forecasting of demand, planning for output levels, production control systems, scheduling, facilities layout, and quality assurance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM3161, TIE2010","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2110","ModuleTitle":"Operations Research I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This foundation module introduces students to some of the basic concepts of operations research. Topics include linear programming, network flow models, and nonlinear programming. Besides the basic concepts, students will also learn about the applications of these topics to complex engineering and management problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DBA3701, MA2215, MA3236","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2110E","ModuleTitle":"Operations Research I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This foundation module introduces students to some of the basic concepts of operations research. Topics include linear programming, network flow models, and nonlinear programming. Besides the basic concepts, students will also learn about the applications of these topics to complex engineering and management problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC3214, MA2215, MA3236, TIE2110","Corequisite":"MA1102R or MA1505, MA1506, TE2102 or TG1401"},{"ModuleCode":"IE2120E","ModuleTitle":"Probability and Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts and the methods of probability and statistics. Topics include the basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and marginal distributions, mean and variance, some common probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TIE2120, TMA2103, TIE2020","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2130E","ModuleTitle":"Quality Engineering I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of quality and basic techniques in quality engineering. The topics covered are measures and interpretation of variation, control charts, process capability analysis, and acceptance sampling. The module will also deal with some related issues such as, measurement systems analysis, PDCA, TQM, and industrial case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM4271, TIE2130","Corequisite":"MA1505, MA1506 or SA1101, or ST1131, or ST1131A, or ST1232, or ST2334 or TE2102 or TG1401 or TM1401 or TS2120 or IE2120E"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3100E","ModuleTitle":"Systems Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to give students the opportunity to apply concepts learnt to solving real world problems. In this module, each student is assigned to work on a company-sponsored problem that requires application of industrial and systems engineering concepts. The module provides the opportunity for students to identify key problems and craft an objective, scope and deliverable for a piece of work, collect and analyze the relevant data, and apply the appropriate tool to solve the problem. It also enables students to improve their communication skills through report writing and presentation to the various stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"Level 3 Standing","Preclusion":"TIE3100","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3100M","ModuleTitle":"System Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This systems design project requires students to work in teams to study, formulate and analyze an actual industrial problem with the goal of recommending a design solution that is practical. It also enables students to engage with industry, gain teamwork experience, practice and improve their oral and written communication skills in technical report writing, case study development, oral presentations and professional project management in the industry. The objective of the systems design project is to provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in an actual industry problem. It also gives the students a broader technical scope in applying and validating industrial engineering concepts rather than concentrating on one particular subject area within a classroom context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.5-0-0-10-4.5","Prerequisite":"IE2100, IE2110, IE1112","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"IE2101 - Introduction to Systems Thinking"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3101","ModuleTitle":"Statistics For Engineering Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module goes beyond the foundation and deals mainly with the applications of statistics in the engineering context. Topics include review of statistical decision making and hypothesis testing, ANOVA with homogeneity of variance tests, concepts of blocking, RCBD, fixed and random effects models with multiple comparison procedures, factorial experiments, nonparametric methods, an introduction to bootstrapping with IE-based case studies. Students will be able to appreciate the importance of good planning and also conduct and evaluate simple experiments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2334 or EE2012 or CE2407 or BN2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE3101E","ModuleTitle":"Statistics for Engineering Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module goes beyond the foundation and deals mainly with the applications of statistics in the engineering context. Topics include: Review of statistical decision making and hypothesis testing, ANOVA with homogeneity of variance tests, concepts of blocking, RCBD, fixed and random effects models with multiple comparison procedures, factorial experiments, nonparametric methods, an introduction to bootstrapping with IE-based case studies. Students will also appreciate the importance of good planning and be able to conduct and evaluate simple experiments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TIE3101","Corequisite":"ST1131, ST2131 or ST1232 or TS2120 or IE2120E"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3105","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Systems Engineering and Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This foundation module aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and underlying principles of systems engineering, including systems thinking, as well as the design and management of complex systems.  The topics in this module include introductory concepts like system structure and boundary, complexity and system archetypes, system design process and management, system dynamics and system economic evaluation.  The instruction will be supplemented with case studies and also seminars by academic and industrial practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"IE1112","Preclusion":"IE2101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE3110","ModuleTitle":"Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the basic concepts of discrete-event simulation systems and application to problems that have no closed-form solutions. The course will cover modeling techniques, random number generators, discrete-event simulation approaches, simulated data analysis, simulation variance reduction techniques and state-of-the-art simulation software. At the end of this course, students will be able to analyze and develop simulation models of given problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-4","Prerequisite":"IE2100 or DSC3215","Preclusion":"DSC3221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE3110E","ModuleTitle":"Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the basic concepts of discrete-event simulation systems and application to problems\r\nthat have no closed-form solutions. The course will cover modelling techniques, random number generators, discrete\r\nevent simulation approaches, simulated data analysis, simulation variance reduction techniques and state-of-the-art\r\nsimulation software. At the end of this course, students will be able to analyse and develop simulation models of given\r\nproblems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC3221, TIE3110","Corequisite":"IE2100E or DSC3215"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3120","ModuleTitle":"Manufacturing Logistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques of planning, design and operation within a facility. The coverage will include enterprise resource planning, resource allocation models, forecasting techniques, basic factory dynamics, types of production systems and production scheduling. This course aims to convey the intuitions behind many manufacturing logistic concepts and to demonstrate the application of operations research techniques to this area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2100 or DBA3711","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4100E","ModuleTitle":"BTech Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to give students exposure to research. In this module, each student is assigned to a research project that requires application of industrial and systems engineering concepts. The module provides the opportunity for students to conduct self study by reviewing literature, defining a problem, analyzing the problem critically, conducting design of experiments, and recommending solutions. It also enables students to improve their communication skills through technical report writing and oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.3-0-0-5.7-9","Prerequisite":"Level 4 Standing","Preclusion":"IE4101E, TIE4101","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4100R","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng.Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to give students exposure to research. In this module, each student is assigned to a research project that requires application of industrial and systems engineering concepts. The module provides the opportunity for students to conduct self study by reviewing literature, defining a problem, analyzing the problem critically, conducting design of experiments, and recommending solutions. 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It also enables students to improve their communication skills through technical report writing and oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"TIE4101, IE4100E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4102","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of IE4102 Independent Study is to promote self-study, critical thinking and independent research abilities. The project, which must be relevant to industrial and systems engineering, are proposed by the students and must be approved by the Department Coordinator identify a Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering staff member who is willing to oversee the projects and obtain their approval before submitting the proposal for consideration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 Standing","Preclusion":"IE4100R","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4221","ModuleTitle":"Transportation Demand Modeling and Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an exploration of economic problems\nof moving goods and people in transportation industry.\nThis module introduces the basic economic concepts and\nprinciples as useful tools in the engineering context to\nformulate and analyze the decision-making of stakeholders\n(e.g., travelers, public sectors, shippers and operators).\nSpecial characteristics of transportation problems, such as\nthe derived demand, mobile supply, cost structure, pricing\nmechanism and government intervention and regulation\nwill be emphasized and some classic transportation\nmodels, such as user equilibrium model and discrete\nchoice model, will be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2110 Operations Research I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4240","ModuleTitle":"Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts in project management. The process encompasses project planning, project scheduling, cost estimation and budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring and control, and risk assessment and management. The principles behind the process and the approaches to their execution will be covered. This module enables students to define and plan a project within the constraints of the environment. The plan will serve as a blueprint for the implementation and control of a project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2140","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4240E","ModuleTitle":"Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts in project management. The process encompasses project planning, project scheduling, cost estimating and budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring and control, and risk assessment and management. The principles behind the process and the approaches to their execution will be covered. This module will enable students to define and plan a project within the constraints of the environment. The plan will serve as a blueprint for the implementation and control of a project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TIE4240","Corequisite":"IE2140E"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4242","ModuleTitle":"Cost Analysis And Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basics of cost management. Concepts relating component items and process steps to value-added functions are introduced as a precursor to the analysis of system cost over the entire life cycle of products and services. It also deals with tools and approaches to select equipment, materials for cost-effective operations. This module enables students to cost out a system and recommend approaches to develop strategies for increasing the cost effectiveness of the system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2140","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4243","ModuleTitle":"Decision Modeling & Risk Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental theory and method modelling and risk analysis for rational decision under uncertainty with applications in but not limited to medical & healthcare decisions and financial decision in capital investments & systems engineering.\r\nTopics covered include foundation of decision theory, risk aversion and measurement, decision analysis methods, Bayesian statistical approach,Bayesian networks modelling, inference, and learning, Advance financial decision making models, and Real options analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2100","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4259E","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Systems Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to either emerging topics in systems engineering or specialised topics. Students will learn and understand evolving concepts affecting the engineering large-scale or complex systems. This module will enable them to keep abreast with current developments in the systems engineering field and broaden their exposure to various specialised topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TIE4259","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4299E","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Industrial Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to either emerging topics in industrial engineering or specialized topics by visiting staff. The students are given the opportunity to learn from visiting staff and also to understand evolving concepts in operations research\r\nand industrial engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2010E Introduction to Industrial System","Preclusion":"TIE4299","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IE5001","ModuleTitle":"OPERATIONS PLANNING AND CONTROL I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Operations research and its applications, mainly in the area of production planning and control: linear programming, network analysis, project planning and scheduling, dynamic programming, inventory control models, queueing theory, replacement theory and maintenance models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BDC5101 Deterministic Operations Research Models","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5004","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Probability And Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide engineers with a practical treatment of probability. Apart from the fundamental framework, examples showing how various concepts and techniques can be adapted to solve practical problems will be discussed. An introduction to simulation techniques such as the Monte Carlo method together with stochastic modeling are also included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5105","ModuleTitle":"Modelling for Supply Chain Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamentals of Supply Chain Systems. It covers topics related to the Modelling of Supply Chain Systems so as to provide the best flow of products through the Supply Chain Systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE5401 Industrial Logistics\r\nIE5405 Inventory Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5123","ModuleTitle":"Reliability Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the basic concepts and methods in reliability and maintenance engineering. It treats both components and systems reliability, failure data analysis and reliability testing. Topics related to reliability improvement are also dealt with. The maintenance aspect of this module includes maintenance management from a systems viewpoint, optimization of equipment availability, optimal replacement policies and warranty analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5202","ModuleTitle":"APPLIED FORECASTING METHODS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5203","ModuleTitle":"Decision Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches the necessary analytical knowledge and practical skills for improving decision-making processes in engineering and business environments. This is achieved by providing a paradigm based on normative decision theory and a set of prescriptive tools and computational techniques using state-of-the art software with which a stake holder can systematically analyze a complex and uncertain decision situation leading to clarity of action. Topics from utility theory and influence diagrams modeling to multi-attribute utility theory and analytic hierarchy process are covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5208","ModuleTitle":"Systems Approach To Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module presents ideas of systems analysis and project management in a manner which demonstrates their essential unity. It uses the systems development cycle as a framework to discuss management of engineering and business projects from conception to termination. 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We shall begin by defining the areas of concern in human factors engineering (e.g. the human-machine interface, the displays to be perceived, and the controls to be actuated). We shall discuss also the tools and methodologies used by a human factors engineer. The latter portion of the subject will discuss issues of capabilities and limitations of the human operator.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5504","ModuleTitle":"SYSTEMS MODELLING AND ADVANCED SIMULATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Systems modelling and simulation are important tools in operations research. This subject covers the major aspects of modelling and techniques of computer simulation, model definition, construction of digital simulation models, design of simulation experiments, statistical verification of input data and results, simulation languages and advanced simulation concepts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with\nwork attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5903","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in PM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The student will undertake a supervised self-study over one semester to work on a topic approved by the department in project management. 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They must possess not only technical leadership but also the business acumen and strategic vision to create and monitor value from technology investments. Effective IT leaders participate in the setting of clear and concise technology-enabled business strategies to rejuvenate and transform their organization, exploit new business opportunities, and solve cross-functional business issues to deliver competitive advantage. 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The project will bring together the disciplines that the students have learnt, and require them to reflect, synthesize and apply what they have learnt in the core modules in the real world context.\r\n\r\nIn small teams, the students will be required to progressively compile their portfolio of observations, findings and recommendations on the target company during the course and finally demonstrate their ability to present and communicate their final recommendations at the executive level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0.0-0.0-0.0-20.0-0.0","Prerequisite":"IL5105 Fundamentals of IT Leadership Transformation IL5101 Strategic Alignment of Business and IT","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IL5202","ModuleTitle":"IT Governance and Risk Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The pervasive use of the Internet and technology for the conduct of business, and the complexity of organizations mandate the adoption of an effective and pragmatic IT governance and risk management framework to bind business and IT strategies. 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Students will be able to:\r\n\r\n- write effective and persuasive business letters/ email messages and proposals\r\n- speak and deliver confidently with and without multimodal aids both in prepared and impromptu speech situations such as meetings, job interviews, oral presentations and proposal presentations\r\n- have an enhanced awareness of intercultural and interpersonal concepts and skills \r\n- critically analyze communication contexts and use these skills in written and spoken assignments\r\n\r\nThis is a 48-hour module taught over 12 weeks with 2 two-hour tutorials per week.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or ES1102/ES1103 must pass it/them before taking IS2101.","Preclusion":"ES2002, ES2007D, CS2101, CS2103T and ES1601.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS2102","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Systems Architecture and Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to train students to be proficient in architecting and designing modern large-scale Enterprise Systems that are complex, scalable, distributed, component-based and mission-critical. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of high-level concepts such as enterprise architecture and software architecture. They will then move on to acquire fundamental systems analysis and design techniques such as object-oriented requirements analysis and design using the Unified Modelling Language as well as software design patterns. Essential systems engineering skillsets such as software testing and software configuration management will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS2030","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS2103","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Systems Server-side Design and Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to train students to be conversant in backend or server-side development for Enterprise Systems. It complements IS3106, which focuses on front-end development aspects for Enterprise Systems. Students will learn modern development techniques such as component-based development, service-oriented development and object-relational mapping. One or more established development platforms would be carefully chosen to allow students to put into practice the various concepts that are taught in the module.\r\nAn emphasis would also be placed on Enterprise Systems security.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS2030","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3103","ModuleTitle":"Information Systems Leadership and Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Today’s technology leaders need to have a deep understanding of business\r\nfundamentals, recognize the key drivers of innovation, and develop effective leadership to align and integrate novel technologies and business processes for successful products and services. The course will not only cover major topics relating strategic, tactical and operational facets of thought leadership in propelling IT implementations, adoptions and changes in organization but also equip students with industry-relevant communication skillsets. The strategic facet will explore the various contexts, complex issues and dynamic paths that evoke leadership in information systems, including technology championship, disruptive technology, and IT ecosystem. The tactical facet will strategize a culture to co-create value and nurture technological innovations. Students will be taught effective communication skills for influential communication, change management communication and directional communication. These skillsets will enable them to foster partnership between technology and business stakeholders such as vendors, IT professionals and functional users. The operational facet will include leadership areas in IT portfolio management, change management, and IT applications. Through a synthesis of critical knowledge areas required of technology leaders, students will examine the intersection of technology and business to drive IT-enabled changes in an\r\norganization. The course will prepare students for senior technology positions, and develop core communication skills that leaders need to be equipped with to be successful in leading technological transformations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"(IS1103 or equivalent) and (CS2101 or IS2101)","Preclusion":"IS3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3106","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Systems Interface Design and Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to train students to be conversant in front-end development for Enterprise Systems. It complements IS2103 which focuses on backend development aspects for Enterprise Systems.\r\n\r\nTopics covered include: web development scripting languages, web templating design and component design, integrating with backend application, and basic mobile application development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"IS2103","Preclusion":"CS3226","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3150","ModuleTitle":"Digital Media Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of digital marketing, including social media and mobile marketing. Students will be cognizant of social media campaigns, IT crisis management, and brand image management. They will have an excellent grasp of social media analytics, the 5Ps (product, pricing, promotion, place, and participation), market analysis and consumers' behavior. The course will also introduce concepts in customer relationship management (CRM), including the application,\r\nimplementation and management of CRM technologies, CRM strategy and data warehouse, customer metrics and economic returns from CRM. At the end of the course, students will be able to deliver coherent digital marketing and comprehensive customer relationship management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"IS2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3240","ModuleTitle":"Digital Platform Strategy and Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Digital business platforms are a successful foundation on which organisations are reinventing their businesses. In this module, students will learn both theoretical and practical insights into the dynamics of creating, implementing and competing with digital platforms, focused on three pillars. The course will first examine the strategic and economic foundations of digital platforms (Pillar 1), and their prominent rise in the digital transformation of industries, business models, products and services. The course will then explore the business architecture and strategy (Pillar 2) and IT/data architecture and strategies (Pillar 3) that enable platforms and their successful evolution. Topics include platform principles and value propositions, platform business design and ecosystem architecture, platform evolution, the design of digital platform components (APIs, interfaces and protocols), data strategies for digital platforms, and platform roadmaps and innovation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IS1103/X and (IS2102 or BT2102)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3261","ModuleTitle":"Mobile Apps Development for Enterprise","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"The proliferation of mobile phones offers unprecedented opportunities for enterprise to empower their employees with computing and communicating capabilities on the \r\nmove. It also offers a rich interactive experience for customers. Programming skills for mobile apps in enterprise environment is therefore an increasingly important asset for the IT workforce. This course will teach mobile phone programming in a client-server setting. In addition to developing user interface, the students will also learn how to write mobile apps to communicate with servers via HTTP, making synchronous and asynchronous requests, as well as dealing with common payload formats such as JSON and HTML.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or equivalent) or CS2020 or CS2030 or CS2040/C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4010","ModuleTitle":"Industry Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module enables students to apply the computing knowledge and skills that they have acquired in class to industry internships in companies/organizations. Students in industry internships will be jointly guided by supervisors from both the companies/organizations and the school Their progress on internship projects will be monitored during internship period, and their performance will be assessed through letter grades at the end of the internship. The internship duration will be 6 months, consisting of both a full-time and part-time component. 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The students will also learn how to use practical techniques and tools, such as network models (PERT/CPM), simulation, and state-of-the-art project management software, in scheduling project activities. This module serves as a good introduction to information systems project management for students who may participate in coordinating and managing large-scale information systems projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"IS2102 and IS2103 and [(IS1103 or equivalent) or EG2401]","Preclusion":"IS5110 and CS5212(old code for IS5110)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4103","ModuleTitle":"Information Systems Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Students are required to work (in groups) through a complete Systems Development Life Cycle to develop a business information system based on techniques and tools taught in IS2102, IS2103 and IS3106. They will also sharpen their communication skills through closer team interactions,\r\nconsultations, and formal presentations. Emphasis will be placed on architecture design and implementation, requirement analysis, system design, user interface design, database design and implementation efficiency. Students will be assessed based on their understanding and ability to apply software engineering knowledge on a real-life application system, as well\r\nas their communication skill.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-1-0-10-8","Prerequisite":"IS2101, IS2102, IS2103 and IS3106","Preclusion":"IS3102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4204","ModuleTitle":"IT Governance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the governance in the use and deployment of Information Technology in an organisation. It covers the process of strategic planning to align IT strategies with business strategies. 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It is designed to\r\nprovide the students with a broad overview and thematic case studies of how each major business segment of the financial services industry employs IT to maintain a competitive edge, and to comply with laws and regulations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"IS3101 or IS3103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4231","ModuleTitle":"Information Security Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"The main focus of this module is on the managerial aspects of information security. This module prepares the students for their future roles as IS managers or IS security professionals. Through this module, students will appreciate the challenges of managing information security in the modern business organization. Topics include risk management, security policies and programmes, managing the security function, and planning for continuity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2107","Preclusion":"CS3254","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS4234","ModuleTitle":"Quality Control and Audit of IS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to provide an in-depth study of information systems security in business organisations. This module provides an opportunity for students to examine the design of security control and auditing processes and procedures of information systems from a management perspective. The course will cover the economics of security, principles of management and application control, evidence gathering and evaluation, auditing procedures and techniques. The emphasis of this course is on the managerial and business issues rather than technical issues such as encryption algorithms and virus-manipulation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(IS2102 and IS2103) or CS2103/T or CS2113/T","Preclusion":"CS4252","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4242","ModuleTitle":"Intelligent Systems and Techniques","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a broad coverage of intelligent systems in various industries (through examples of real world applications) and the tools and techniques used to design such intelligent systems (e.g. data warehousing, data mining and optimization). Applications from several domains such as finance, healthcare, transportation, web and retail are discussed. The use of technology to solve business problems (such as real-time optimization, personalization, trend discovery and unstructured data analysis) are described. Software tools to apply these techniques are introduced. The emphasis of the course is on modelling, conceptual understanding of techniques, and applications to business problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"[MA1312 or MA1521 or MA1505 or (MA1511 and MA1512)] and [ST2334 or ST2131 or ST2132] and [IS3106 or BT3103]","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4301","ModuleTitle":"Agile IT with DevOps","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Acceleration of the pace of digital transformation and adaption to business changes have caused IT organizations to integrate Agile methods and DevOps with traditional IT development and operations. This module introduces students with essential concepts of Agile IT and DevOps for participation in agile IT business transformations. Topics covered shall include waterfall\r\nvs. agile, integrated agile methods (Xtreme Programming, Scrum), DevOps, hybrid-IT, Platform as a service, monolithic vs. microservice architecture, containerization, toolchains, open innovations and case studies. Banking industry services will be used to enable students to practise concepts taught in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"IS4100","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5002","ModuleTitle":"Digital Transformation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"What steps should enterprises take so as to manage and capitalize on them to drive enterprise\ntransformation? Is it possible to continuously transform enterprises with the latest technologies\nwithout wreaking havoc to the business operations? This module first goes through the foundational\nconcepts of digital transformation. Using these concepts, students then extrapolate on existing\ntechnological and business trends and needs for an enterprise (real or fictional), eventually producing\nboth short and long term plans of some duration (say, three to five years) for the enterprise's\nmanagement and utilization of digital systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"IS2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5003","ModuleTitle":"Platform Design and Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Digital platforms have disruptively transformed the way\nwe live, operate, and interact. Commercially, digital\nplatform companies have gained legendary success with\ntheir new business models in various industries. The\nmodule consists of four broad aspects, namely, (a) the\nfoundational theories in platform economics, (b) how to\nstrategize for and measure successful digital platform\nventure, (c) industry-level platforms and how businesses\ncan develop complementary technologies within a platform\necosystem, and (d) API management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"IS2102","Preclusion":"IS3240","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5005","ModuleTitle":"Digital Engagement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth understanding of how\ncompanies could engage with various stakeholders on\ndigital platforms. It goes beyond merely the use of various\ndigital tools to reach and connect to stakeholders but\nquestioning how an enduring digital engagement could be\nestablished with them. Students can expect to gain a very\ngood understanding of how digital tools could be utilized\neffectively for various business and organisation purposes.\nTopics covered in this module include digital engagement\nstrategy, digital branding, digital user journal, identity\nmanagement and personalization, digital crisis\nmanagement, privacy and ethical issues among others.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"IS3150","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5006","ModuleTitle":"Intelligent System Deployment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an in-depth, hands-on, and practical application of the\nlatest intelligence systems and the best-practice systems\nimplementation methodology. The module describes the decisionmaking\nprocess in businesses today, including the hierarchy of decision\nmaking responsibilities to address business problems and challenges.\nIntelligent systems have the capacity to gather and analyse data, learn\nfrom experience, and adapt according to external stimulus.\nThe module includes problem assessment, intelligence techniques and\nmodels for decision making and expert systems. It will also cover how\nIT leaders enable business competitiveness with data-driven strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"IS4242 or BT4014","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5007","ModuleTitle":"Strategising for Global IT-enabled Business Success","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an understanding and practical tips\non how companies could venture into the global markets.\nStudents would learn how a typical High-tech\nmultinational organises itself, conducts its R&D, formulate\nthe global product launch, and build its business globally.\nThis would be followed by how a Singapore/Asian\ncompany, could expand its business globally. Case studies\nwould cover both high-tech and non-technology sectors\nwith IT as enabler. Students can expect to gain an\nunderstanding on highly-matrix organisational structures,\nbasics of global product launch, as well as practical tips on\nhow their own future entrepreneurial start-ups could\npenetrate the global markets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"IS4204","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5117","ModuleTitle":"Digital Government","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"The goal of the module is to provide a deep understanding of key digital government concepts and\nissues such as: digital policies, integration and whole-of-government approach, management of\ndigital government projects, public-private partnerships, public sector innovation, security and\nprivacy, open government data, social media in government, digital democracy, and smart cities. The\nmodule also covers emerging trends in digital government such as the application of cloud, IoT,\nartificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"IS3103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5126","ModuleTitle":"Hands-on with Applied Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"The goal of the course is to bridge the divide between technical skills and business applications. Through learning-by-doing, students will engage in a series of guided group projects, and a final semester project of their own design. Lectures will cover practical skills using the latest tools and techniques, as well as discuss business cases and applications. The course will emphasize on the applied nature of data analytics by covering a breath of techniques including predictions, unsupervised, supervised, and semi-supervised learning, social media analytics, text mining, web mining, and image processing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"BT5126 Hands-on with Business Analytics","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IS6000","ModuleTitle":"Qualifying Examination in IS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module evaluates students on essential knowledge of IS research methodologies and application domains of management information systems. Students will be tested on their ability to integrate method (e.g., survey, experiment, qualitative, technical, or econometrics) and domain (e.g., knowledge management, electronic commerce) knowledge towards designing studies to investigate current phenomena in IS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"NIL","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS6002","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Methods for IS Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the essential methods in quantitative IS research. It will start with a discussion of measures and data collection. It will then go more in-depth into the experimental methods, design, and analysis using ANOVA and variants. Subsequently, survey design and analysis including regression, moderation, mediation, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling will be covered.  Secondary data analysis using discriminant analysis, logistic \r\nregression, Bayesian network, clustering, and basic text processing will also be discussed. The course will conclude with discussion on review and critiquing of quantitative research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS6004","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics for IS Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"Ever since the beginning of research into information systems, economics has been recognized as one of the most important reference disciplines. Economics has made useful contributions to the understanding of information systems research and applications. Some examples include the theory of information, decision analysis, game theory, and econometric methodologies. The objective of this course is to equip graduate students with econometrics research methodologies pertaining to the analysis of IT/IS, and to help students understand emerging IS-economics and econometric issues.\r\nSpecific learning objectives of this course are as follows:\r\n¿¿ Understand economic issues and theories associated with decision makers, goals, choices and relationship between choices and outcomes of IS/IT artifacts\r\n¿¿ Understand econometrics modeling and estimation methods, including ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, maximum likelihood estimation, instrumental variables estimation simultaneous equation models, fixed and random effects models, discrete choice models, hierarchical Bayes models, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS6005","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Information Systems I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS","ModuleDescription":"This module will consist of a series of research seminars on current and on-going research in the information systems area. These seminars can be given by graduate students, faculty members and visitors. Through active discussions at the seminars, students will become familiar with current research topics as well as other research issues, such as methodologies and methods. Students will also acquire research presentation and discussion skills. Students must attend and participate to pass the module.\r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5101","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Studio Project 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module develops skills and mindsets for integrative thinking. Students will be organised into multidisciplinary teams and assigned a design brief for a mid-sized building in tropical or subtropical conditions. Assessment will be based on the degree to which performance targets, set by the group at the start of the process, are achieved and supported.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-8-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5103","ModuleTitle":"Green Buildings in the Tropics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks out issues and metrics of sustainability relevant to tropical and subtropical conditions. Underlying this is the question of performance; who defines it and what it means at local and global levels. Of these, vernacular solutions and indigenous knowledge speak of climate and context, shaping demand for resources and occupant well being. Technology and system-driven approaches dwell on the efficacies of resource and waste management. Integration of the two, selectively and critically, is critical to the future Green buildings in Asia.  This module will examine from first principles the constituents of Green performance; it will contextualise these for tropical and subtropical conditions, addressing urban, suburban and rural typologies that are important to Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5104","ModuleTitle":"Energy and Ecology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Energy produced from the burning of fossil fuels, resulting in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), is recognised as one of the primary causes of global warming.  Energy, viewed as tonnes of GHG emissions, fundamentally alters the way in which we conceptualise buildings and cities. It demands a shift from quest for systemic energy efficiency to questions of how energy is produced, transmitted, utilised and reutilised. It extends beyond management of operational energy on-site to include energy consumed off-site; for instance, the sourcing of products, the assembly and disassembly of materials and building systems. This module paints the broad picture of energy in its various forms and guises, as it pertains to global warming, in the context of drawing-board decisions on buildings and neighbourhoods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IT1007","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Programming with Python and C","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of programming using scripting and compiled programming languages in Python and C, with emphasis on electrical engineering applications. It lays the foundation of\r\ncomputing in electrical engineering. Topics include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental\r\nprogramming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, visualization, and basic graphical\r\nuser interfaces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-2-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CS1010 or its equivalents, IT1005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Japanese Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the subject of Japanese studies from a multi-disciplinary approach. It has three main components. The first component is humanities, covering art, philosophy, history and literature. The second component is social sciences, which includes sociology,anthropology, politics and economics. The third component is linguistics and language development. Students will learn about the methods and theories the various disciplines contribute to the study of Japan. Audio-visual materials, fieldwork, guest lectures, study tours, projects and debates will supplement lecture and tutorials.","CrossModule":"GEK1002","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS2212","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Japanese Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with modern and contemporary literary works. It aims to develop an awareness not only of the different literary genres and literary theories, but also of the aspirations and frustrations of post-war writers as they struggled to reconcile the Japanese tradition with the Western impact. Both important authors and literary movements will be considered. Writings of contemporary women writers will also be read.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS2225","ModuleTitle":"Marketing and Consumer Culture in Japan","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Today's Japan is one of the most highly developed consumer markets. For its people shopping has presumably become the most important leisure and social activity and companies try to attract customers with continuous product and sales innovations. The module investigates this intricate relationship between business and consumer, economics and society, by looking at various case studies, for each critically identifying and discussing patterns of consumption and marketing from a multidisciplinary perspective. These case studies may include department stores, vending machines, electronic gadgets, branded merchandise, food, gift giving, and fashion goods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS2228","ModuleTitle":"Gender and Sexuality in Japan","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an introduction to basic gender and feminist theories through a comparative examination of Japanese and other cultures.  We begin by interrogating the ways that the terms &quot;male&quot; and &quot;female&quot; have been defined variously using biological, social, legal and political criteria.  Using selected historical, literary and ethnographic examples as case studies, we examine the discourses pertaining to the use of these categories as both the process and consequence of unequal distribution of power within society.  Through debate and discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding of the variation and mutability of gender and sexual discourse as a social, rather than purely ontological, construct.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS3101","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Japanese Studies II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module guides students towards using source materials in the Japanese language for their research. Based on their disciplinary interests, students will develop a research question and write a substantial paper based on Japanese language sources. Catering to\r\nstudents with different levels of Japanese language ability, this can be a review paper based on academic work in Japanese or a research paper using primary materials of different levels of difficulties, for example newspaper articles, government committee protocols, NGO publications, websites, or Japanese advertisements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"This module is for students who major in Japanese Studies. Students should have completed JS2101 Approaches to Japanese Studies I and at least LAJ2202 Japanese 3 (or equivalent Japanese language skills).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"JS3208","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Japanese Linguistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"As this is an intermediate level Japanese linguistics module, students who wish to read it should have done an introductory module on linguistics offered by the Department of Japanese Studies (for example, JS2203 Sound, Grammar and Meaning) or other departments, apart from meeting the Japanese language pre-requisite. Emphasising the different approaches to Japanese linguistics, this module will cover the phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic analysis of the language. In order to enhance students' understanding of the analytical skills/tools, students will do frequent exercises on the language from many different points of view. Topics such as lexicography, pragmatics, socio-linguistics and historical linguistics may also be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"LAJ2202 or pass in JLPT level 3 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS3223","ModuleTitle":"Japan and the Asia-Pacific Region","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop students’ understanding of Japan's external relations with other nations in Asia and the Pacific. Students will learn about the most contemporary issues in Japanese external relations, place them in a modern historical context, and analyze them with theoretical frameworks and\r\npolitical concepts. The topics include the Japan-U.S. security alliance, historical problems related to Yasukuni Shrine and history textbooks, ODA and PKO, territorial disputes, as well as Japan’s commitment to regional institutions in the Asia-Pacific.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"JS3226","ModuleTitle":"Japan: The Green Nation?","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the fascinating relationship between humans and environment in Japan.  We will use Japan to think about how we humans should interact with and treat the precious environment that sustains us. We will consider the topic from a variety of disciplinary perspectives including myths, literature and thought, popular culture, architecture and art, politics, economy, law, environmentalism, and social movements.  The module will be of value to any students who have an interest in the environment, Japan, or both.  Students will leave the module not only with knowledge about Japan, but hopefully, greater sensitivity to the challenges facing humankind today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4101","ModuleTitle":"Research and Writing in Japanese Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to encourage and enhance independent thinking, research and writing. Students will explore various approaches to the study of Japan and pursue a research proposal leading to a research project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS or 28MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20\r\nor be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"JS4221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4207","ModuleTitle":"Readings in Modern Japanese","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop a reasonable level of fluency in reading such contemporary Japanese materials as academic writings, dialogues involving colloquial speech, and relatively sophisticated analyses of Japanese culture, society, current affairs and business affairs. Attention will also be given to developing accurate translation skills and to some of the subtler points of Japanese and English grammar. The module will also involve practice in using computers for Japanese word processing and for making use of the Japanese Internet.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nLAJ3201 or LAJ3203 or pass in JLPT Levels 2 or 1 / GCE ‘AO’ or ‘A’ Level Japanese or placement test AND completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nLAJ3201 or LAJ3203 or pass in JLPT Levels 2 or 1 / GCE ‘AO’ or ‘A’ Level Japanese or placement test AND completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4213","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Modern Japanese History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module traces the historical development of Japan from the mid 19th century to the present. It focuses on close reading and discussion of important English-language works with particular emphasis on historical and theoretical controversies in the field. Students will be encouraged to think about both the modern history of Japan as well as the historians who have claimed to reconstruct and narrate it. The module is aimed at students interested in the intersection between Japanese history, the practice of historiography, and the application of theoretical models to the past.","CrossModule":"HY4218","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"HY4218","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"JS4217","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Japanese Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an opportunity for staff to explore a diversity of issues and themes in Japanese Studies from a multidisciplinary perspective. The topics covered each year will vary depending on staff expertise and interest. Issues and themes to be considered include Japanese ideology and intellectual trends; science and technology; war and peace; self-identity and behaviour; health, welfare and medicine; leisure, entertainment and communication; and regionalism, internationalism and globalism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4230","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Readings in Popular Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students will read theoretical and practical approaches to the study of popular culture from a variety of disciplines, including cultural studies, media studies, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and anime/manga studies. Students will then use those theories and methods in analyzing primary materials from Japan, including manga, anime, music, television and film.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS or 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students are required to write an academic thesis on an approved topic under the guidance of a supervisor. The HT will be equivalent to two modules of study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of JS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of JS major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of JS major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"JS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Japanese Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5105","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5106","ModuleTitle":"Data Warehousing for Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this second core course - unit 3 of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) - is to present Data Warehousing as an important preparatory process in the development of intelligent systems for Business Analytics. \r\nThe objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Present the fundamental principles and practices of Data Warehousing. \r\n(2) Present the Data Warehousing process through the discussion of data modelling, dimension design, domain knowledge acquisition, understanding and modelling \r\ncustomer requirements, identifying data sources, data extraction, cleansing and transformation, data loading onto the analytical engine, and data preparation and \r\nexploration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3.0-1.0-1.0-10.0-5.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5108","ModuleTitle":"Developing Intelligent Systems for Performing Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this fourth core course - unit 7 of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) - is to discuss the system engineering (ie: modelling and \r\ndevelopment) of intelligent systems for Business Analytics. \r\nThe objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Present the major stages of development cycle, including problem understanding, problem modelling, system architecture and design, algorithm/technique selection and system development and fine-tuning. \r\n(2) Introduce some of the typical hybrid architectures of intelligent system for problem solving in the Business Analytics context. (3) Discuss some advanced techniques and algorithms \r\nand their role in Business Analytics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3.0-1.0-1.0-10.0-5.0","Prerequisite":"KE4102 Intelligent Systems and Techniques for Business Analytics \r\nKE5107 Data Mining Methodology and Methods","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5205","ModuleTitle":"Text Mining","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to effectively mine large amounts of unstructured textual data to discover themes, patterns, and trends for\r\nbusiness intelligence, research, or investigation. The students will be introduced to the concepts, techniques, and methods for common text mining tasks, such as data\r\npre-processing and preparation, linguistic/knowledge resources management, concept extraction, text categorization, clustering, association analysis, and trend\r\ndetection. The scenario-based case studies will enable the students to understand the application of text mining in business and research context, whereas hands-on\r\nworkshops will allow them to practice performing the above mining tasks following a text mining process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5207","ModuleTitle":"Computational Intelligence II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this elective course of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) is to introduce Fuzzy Systems, Rough Sets, Bayesian Nets and \r\nEvolutionary Computation and their role in the development of intelligent systems for Business Analytics The objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Introduce computational intelligence techniques with a focus on Fuzzy Systems, Rough Sets, Bayesian Nets and Evolutionary Computation. \r\n(2) Explore how these techniques can be used to construct intelligent systems to solve real-world problems such as reasoning, decision making and optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.0-0.5-0.5-3.0-2.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5208","ModuleTitle":"Sense Making and Insight Discovery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Sense-making is the process of creating situational awareness and understanding in situations of high complexity or uncertainty in order to make decisions. Strategic data analytics based solutions can be roughly modelled at three levels: sensing, sense-making and decision making. This module focuses on sense-making which is the ability to describe, diagnose and resolve problem situations in a multi-sensor (up to thousands of sensors) environment. It complements existing MTech KE\ncourses by developing practical know-how in data processing, data analysis, event processing, data visualization and insights discovery techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"There are no hard prerequisites in terms of existing courses, but it would be desirable for students to have some interest in data mining.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA4203","ModuleTitle":"History and Theory of Landscape Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Human inhabitation and intervention on the landscape is traced from prehistoric times to the present. In particular, the relationship between humans and landscape as presented in particular traditions and cultures is highlighted. The coverage is broad, including both Eastern and Western traditions and ancient and modern practices. Emphasis is on comparative studies between different cultures and traditions rather than on detail and depth of any particular practice of landscape intervention.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"LA3201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA4301","ModuleTitle":"Material and Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an understanding of materials as they pertain to landscape design. Outdoor designs require robust materials that tolerate extreme weather conditions, planned and unplanned forms of use and urban characteristics like highest intensities of usage and vandalism. The discourse on materials is integrated with their design process and application on site. Contemporary urban\r\nlandscape design bases upon a minimized choice of appropriate materials and high quality of implementation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA4701","ModuleTitle":"MLA Studio: Quarter","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module develops higher level skills in landscape design and marks the first of four subsequent master-level core studios in landscape design. Projects of city quarter scale are undertaken to explore issues of context, programme and socio-economic considerations. Projects will cover sites with different functions, e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, educational, health\r\nand recreation. Civic spaces like roadsides, highways, plazas, parks and city squares will also be tackled. There is an emphasis on sustainability and tropical design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"Min C in AR3101a and AR3102a","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA5201","ModuleTitle":"Policy of Landscape","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module presents a review of current topics in landscape architecture and planning considering environmental and nature conservation issues through lectures, readings, and discussion. A broad sweep of strategic, comprehensive and regional design issues is provided and students are challenged to critique current practice and to reflect on the relevance of landscape policies to society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA5222","ModuleTitle":"Urban Ecology and Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Urban Ecology is the study of ecosystems that include humans living in cities and urbanizing landscapes. It is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that aims to understand how human and ecological processes can coexist in human-dominated systems and help societies with their efforts to become more sustainable. It has deep roots in many disciplines including sociology, geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, economics, anthropology, climatology, public health, and ecology ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LA5301","ModuleTitle":"Geo Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module focuses on developing the knowledge and techniques of site analysis and planning, which are essential for sustainable landscape architecture. The module is named as “Geo design” because it emphasizes on the systematic thinking of site and site alternatives in broad context, in which the analysis is supported by contemporary theories and methodologies in landscape and urban ecology. The tool of geographic information system (GIS) is provided for the development of advanced techniques in analyzing, evaluating, managing, and modeling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA5701","ModuleTitle":"MLA Studio: Country","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module investigates the sustainable issues surrounding land development of large scales and marks the third of four subsequent master-level core studios in landscape design. Methods to balance economic and human development with ecological aspects are highlighted and discussed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The module aims on tropical design issues in the\r\nurban context of Singapore and other tropical countries. Thinking globally, acting locally – forms the topical framework of design content.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-8-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAB1201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop language proficiency in an integrated approach.  Students will acquire language skills through participation in various communicative tasks. Through the exposure to the language, students will develop a general understanding of the cultures, the sociolinguistic and pragmatic aspects of the language. By the end of the module, students will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to maintain communication on common topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"LAM1201 Malay 1","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAB2201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  Students will be exposed to more language functions and a wider range of topics.  Through reading formulaic authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language in written form as it appears in daily communicative situations to achieve further understanding of the country, its culture and its people. At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a sound foundation of the language to maintain communication on topics relating to their personal and immediate environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAB3201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Bahasa Indonesia 2.  Emphasis continues to be on proficiency in all four skills, within selected range of vocabulary and grammar.  Students will master language relating to a wider range of daily life situations and will gain flexibility in their language use. Reading will no longer be strictly limited to what is contained in the textbook specially prepared for the class.  Gradually, short selection from media and literature sources such as short stories, poems, announcements, reports and other short, topic-specific pieces will be introduced to begin to familiarize students with actual usage while not overwhelming them with new vocabulary and grammatical forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB2201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAB3202","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Bahasa Indonesia 3.  In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language.  Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor.  Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Indonesian writers.  Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB3201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAB4201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Bahasa Indonesia 4. Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and business Indonesian.  Students will progressively comprehend texts, not only from background and subject matter knowledge, but also from increasing control of language.  They will also learn to handle conversation involving complication, in the form of connected discourse, and to make choices of diction, as well as manipulate grammatical features reflecting formal and informal registers.\n\n\n\nLearners autonomy will be enhanced in the teaching-learning process. Students will take an active role in selecting materials and leading discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-2-0-3-5.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB3202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC1201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a beginners' module consisting three main components: conversation, grammar and Chinese characters learning. Vocabulary items, sentence patterns and short texts will be taught. Students will acquire basic communicative skills to deal with simple daily situations after reading this module. Approximately 180 Chinese characters and 150 phrases will be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAC2201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Chinese 1. It consists of three main components, conversation, grammar and Chinese characters learning.  Another 200 Chinese characters and 500 phrases will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading and the writing of Chinese characters. Students are required to give short speeches and to conduct projects in tutorials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC1201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC3201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is an intermediate Chinese module which is a continuation of Chinese 2. It consists of three main components: conversation, grammar and Chinese character learning. Another 160 Chinese characters and 260 phrases will be introduced. Students are also required to give short speeches and project presentations in the tutorials. Students' language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing are further strengthened.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC2201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC3202","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Chinese 3 (LAC3201). Based on the 600 Chinese characters they have already learned from Chinese 1 to 3, students will be taught another 300 new characters and phrases at this stage.  New words, phrases and idioms will be strengthening for the usage of the language. Short stories and articles will be used in the teaching of this module. The students will also be trained in listening to broadcast materials, speech skills as well as short essay writing.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC3203","ModuleTitle":"Chinese for Science and Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Chinese for Science & Technology is a special module for students who plan to do an exchange semester at Chinese universities. It focuses on an understanding of the forms of Chinese and Chinese usage appropriate to the fields of science, technology and computing. The course aims to enhance students’ Chinese proficiency in the academic context of science, engineering, and related fields.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed Chinese language at GCE 'O' Level or ‘A’ Level or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC4201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Chinese 4. Based on the 750 Chinese characters and 960 phrases they have learned, students will acquire new words, phrases and idioms to strengthen the usage of the language. Short stories and articles will be taught in this module. Students will also do projects related to Chinese culture and history. Essay writing skills will be strengthened.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-2-6.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC3202 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAF1201","ModuleTitle":"French 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on basic linguistic and communicative structures of the French language.  By developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as teaching basic grammar and vocabulary, it aims at helping students achieve communicative competence in simple everyday situations and personal interaction. The module will also attempt to help students optimise their learning by teaching them vital strategies for language learning and language use.  The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAF2201","ModuleTitle":"French 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as increase their knowledge of the syntactical, morphological, phonetic and lexical aspects of the French language. Students will also acquire a better grasp of learning and communicative strategies (e.g. skimming, selective reading, reading for details, inferencing and mnemonic techniques etc.). Authentic texts from daily communicative situations (such as letters, dialogues, brochures, TV and radio interviews, signs etc.) will serve as the main source of learning materials.  The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF3201","ModuleTitle":"French 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building upon the foundation of the French 2 module, this module focuses on the development of students' ability to communicate on fairly complex topics of general interests. It will continue to adopt an integrated approach to language learning and cultivate students' proficiency in all areas of language learning, including their learning competence. Strategies to be developed include writing and speaking strategies such as brainstorming, arranging ideas and collecting linguistic expressions prior to the writing or speaking tasks.  The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF2201or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF3202","ModuleTitle":"French 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of general interest as well as on aspects of French culture, society and life. They will also acquire the ability to express their views and communicate meaningfully on the same topics at greater length, both in writing and orally. In the area of grammar and vocabulary, the focus will shift more towards textlinguistic and pragmatic features.  Language learning skills and strategies will include recognising and applying common linguistic and sociolinguistic norms in the use of the French language.  The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"LAF3203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF4201","ModuleTitle":"French 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module seeks to develop the student's ability to understand French language and culture through the study of various materials: newspapers, magazines, extracts of films and books, web sites. Students will be introduced to complex documents and will learn different approaches for text and discourse analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF3202 or LAF3203 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG1201","ModuleTitle":"German 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the basic linguistic and communicative structures of the German language. By developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as teaching basic grammar and vocabulary, it aims at helping students achieve communicative competence in simple everyday situations and personal interaction. The module will also attempt to help students optimise their learning by teaching them vital strategies for language learning and language use.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAG2201","ModuleTitle":"German 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as increase their knowledge of the syntactical, morphological, phonetic and lexical aspects of the German language. Students will also acquire a better grasp of learning and communicative strategies. Authentic texts from daily communicative situations will serve as the main source of learning materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG3201","ModuleTitle":"German 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building upon the foundation of the German 2 module, this module focuses on the development of students' ability to communicate on fairly complex topics of general interests. It will continue to adopt an integrated approach and cultivate students' proficiency in all areas of language learning, including their learning competence. Strategies to be developed focus on writing and speaking.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG2201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG4201","ModuleTitle":"German 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with adequate skills and strategies to engage in serious discourse with native or other foreign speakers or write argumentative pieces on complex social, political, cultural and environmental topics. Such skills will encompass learning how to summarise long and difficult texts, structuring essays, collating linguistic means of expressions for language production and improving text cohesion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG3202, LAG3203 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAH1201","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Hindi 1 is a beginners' module. This is an integrated course which will help students gain basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, vocabulary (including Devanagari, the Hindi alphabet), for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","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":"Hindi 1 is intended for students who are complete beginners. It is not suitable for students who are:  \r\n- native speakers of Hindi or Urdu  \r\n- students who have studied Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi or Punjabi at 'O' or 'A' levels (or equivalents) or have previously undertaken any formal study of Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati or Punjabi for any duration of time  \r\n- Students who are from India have to provide a complete transcript of subjects studied to prove that they have not taken Hindi at any level.  ","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAH2201","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Hindi 2 is a beginners’ module, and is a continuation of Hindi 1. It is an integrated course which will help students gain higher basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, vocabulary (including Devanagari, the Hindi alphabet), for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAH1201 Hindi 1, or its equivalence, or by placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAH3201","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Hindi 3 is a continuation of Hindi 2. It is an\r\n\r\nintegrated module which will help students gain\r\n\r\nintermediate proficiency in the four skills\r\n\r\n(listening, speaking, reading, and writing),\r\n\r\ngrammar, and vocabulary, for personal\r\n\r\ninteraction and communication in authentic\r\n\r\nsituations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAH2201 Hindi 2 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAH3202","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"\"Hindi 4 is a continuation of Hindi 3. It is an integrated module which will help students gain higher intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.\"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAH3201 Hindi 3, or by placement test.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAH4201","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the skills attained through studying Hindi 4. The aim is to introduce students to a range of typical forms of Hindi language likely to be encountered in authentic texts such as fiction, news media, broadcast media and cinema. Issues addressed in the module will include: strategies for the development of higher level vocabulary and the study of advanced Hindi grammar and usage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAH3202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ1201","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is the first part of introductory-level Japanese.  It is designed to provide competence in handling various language tasks in authentic situations, using basic linguistic and socio-cultural skills. While more emphasis is placed on the development of oral communication skills, students will also learn how to read and write using hiragana, katakana, and approximately 100 kanji (i.e. Chinese characters) and 170 kanji-words. Students are also trained to learn basic self-study skills in Japanese to enable them to continue studying Japanese both in and outside of the classroom.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ2201","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module builds upon the basis of Japanese 1 and aims to develop basic linguistic and socio-cultural skills to expand the repertoire of the daily topics and situations with simple structures. Approximately 110 kanji and 180 kanji-words will be introduced. While more emphasis is placed on the development of oral communication skills, students will also learn how to read and write simple and short compositions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ1201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ2202","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building upon the basis of Japanese 2, this module develops students' ability to communicate and expands the repertoire of daily topics and situations. Complex structures such as transitive and intransitive, conditionals and passive forms are introduced.  Approximately 150 kanji and 200 kanji-words will be introduced. With this knowledge of characters, students will be able to understand and write simple and short essays.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ2201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ2203","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building upon the basis of Japanese 3, this module aims to further develop students' communication skills on daily topics of general interests.  It enhances students? socio-cultural awareness and enables them to communicate meaningfully in an appropriate manner using polite expressions.  Approximately 150 kanji and 200 kanji-words will be introduced. With this knowledge of characters, students will be able to understand letters with fairly formal written language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ2202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ3201","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with skills and strategies to discuss fairly complex topics, such as social and cultural issues. Students will also acquire the ability to express their thoughts in writing by using complex structural patterns with conjunctions and transitional phrases. By the end of this module, students should be familiar with the language to the extent of being comfortable in using it as a medium of communication (oral, written, listening, and reading) with native speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ2203 or placement test.","Preclusion":"LAJ3203 Business Japanese 1","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ3202","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 6","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module further enhances skills and strategies to discuss complex topics such as social, cultural, and historical issues based on authentic materials.  Students will also learn how to summarize long and difficult texts, how to structure essays and skills to read newspapers.  By the end of this module, students will attain good all-round proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and will be able to handle more elaborate situations in communicating with native speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ3201, LAJ3203, or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ4205","ModuleTitle":"Expository Writing & Public Speaking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to assist students' projects so that they can present their ideas effectively in oral and written form. Students are expected to have some data at hand for analysis or at least a concrete project topic. Contrastive analysis of English and Japanese expository writing styles will be carried out by comparing some sections of journal articles. Participants are expected to make progress reports on their projects and to comment actively on each other's presentations. This module is particularly useful for students researching topics that involve quantitative data, in such fields as linguistics, language teaching methodology, anthropology and sociology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-2-0-3-5.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ3202, LAJ3204, JLPT Level 2 or 1, GCE AO' level Japanese or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAK1201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 1 is a beginners module. This is an integrated course which will help students gain basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary (including Hanguel, the Korean alphabet) for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAK2201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 2 is the continuation of Korean 1. This is also an integrated course which will help students gain higher basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary (including Hanguel, the Korean alphabet) for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"For students who passed LAK1201 (Korean 1) or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAK3201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 3 is a continuation of Korean 2. It is an\r\n\r\nintegrated module which will help students gain\r\n\r\nintermediate proficiency in the four skills\r\n\r\n(listening, speaking, reading, and writing),\r\n\r\ngrammar, and vocabulary, for personal\r\n\r\ninteraction and communication in authentic\r\n\r\nsituations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAK2201 Korea 2 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAK4201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 5 is a continuation of Korean 4. In this module. a wide variety of interesting, informative, authentic and culturally significant reading materials will be introduced\r\nto help students achieve high levels of proficiency not only in interpersonal but also in interpretive and presentational communication. This module aims to equip students with adequate skills and strategies to engage in serious discourse with native or other foreign\r\nspeakers and write argumentative pieces on complex social, political, cultural and environmental topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"LAK3202 Korean 4, LAK3203 Korean for Academic Purposes or by placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAL1201","ModuleTitle":"Tamil 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module aims at enabling non-Tamil-speaking beginners to achieve competence in understanding and using basic Tamil, both its spoken and written forms. The emphasis is mainly on conversational Tamil and its practical use at the level of everyday discourse and on written Tamil and its use at the beginners' level. To facilitate immersion into the Tamil language, students will be taught the necessary skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking initially through a Romanised script; during the semester the students will learn the orthographic system of the Tamil language. The essential aspects of Tamil grammar will also be taught. By the end of module, students will be able to write and read small texts by using the Tamil orthographic system and possess listening and speaking skills in Tamil language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM1201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at guiding the beginner to achieve competence in understanding and using basic Malay. The emphasis is mainly on conversational Malay and its practical use at the level of everyday discourse. To facilitate immersion into the language students would be taught the necessary skills of listening, reading, writing and conversing in basic conversational Malay. The rudiments of Malay grammar would be taught where relevant or necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","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":"LAB1201 Bahasa Indonesia 1","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM2201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a progression from Malay 1 and it seeks to build upon the standard attained by students in that module. This follow-up module introduces students by gradation to the use of standard Malay in relation to administration, commerce and the modern professions. The overriding aim of the module is for students to attain a functional competency in the Malay language for formal and practical purposes where necessary and relevant, aspects of Malay grammar would be taught.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAM1201 Malay 1 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM3201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a progression from Malay 2 and it aims to help students become more competent in the Malay language so that they will be confident and capable of effective communication with speakers of the target language and at the same time be aware of the sociolinguistic dimension of the target culture. Malay 3 will focus on the continuous mastery and development of language skills that will help students converse accurately and more fluently.  This module is also aimed at enhancing students' communicative and social competence for effective communication in the Malay language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAM2201 Malay 2 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM3202","ModuleTitle":"Malay 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Malay 4 is intended for students who wish to learn the Malay Language and have completed elementary Malay and Intermediate Malay 3. It is also for those who have equivalent knowledge of the Malay language to continue their study here. The course is intended for students who have already acquired a fairly proficient level of competency in the Malay language but wish to acquire the Malay language at a higher level and be able to use the target language for work related purposes within the context of the community in this region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAM3201 Malay 3 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM4201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with adequate skills and strategies to engage in discourse with native or other foreign speakers on complex social, political, cultural and environmental topics. The course will enable students to participate in meaningful conversation involving complex and practical issues pertaining to socio-cultural and professional issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Completed LAM3202 Malay 4 or passed the placement test","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAR1201","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Arabic 1 is a beginners’ module. This is an\r\n\r\nintegrated course which will help students\r\n\r\ngain basic proficiency in the four skills\r\n\r\n(listening, speaking, reading, and writing),\r\n\r\ngrammar, vocabulary (including the Arabic\r\n\r\nalphabet), for personal interaction and\r\n\r\ncommunication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAR2201","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Arabic 2 is a beginners’ module, and is a\r\n\r\ncontinuation of Arabic 1. It is an integrated\r\n\r\ncourse which will help students gain higher\r\n\r\nbasic proficiency in the four skills (listening,\r\n\r\nspeaking, reading, and writing), grammar,\r\n\r\nvocabulary (including the Arabic alphabet), for\r\n\r\npersonal interaction and communication in\r\n\r\nauthentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"\"LAR1201 Arabic 1, or by placement test.\"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAR3201","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Arabic 3 is a continuation of Arabic 2. Its focus is to improve upon the students’ ability to interact in the language, augment their active vocabulary, and build upon their structural knowledge. An inductive/communicative approach is employed with all\r\nskills; the students are given real-life situations so that they can put into practice their acquired vocabulary and newly learnt grammar points. Also, students are exposed\r\nto a good amount of comprehensible input, such as real conversations between native speakers, audios of newscasts, and parts of movies. They are also asked to\r\nwrite short compositions using newly taught structures and vocabulary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Successful completion of LAR2201 or exemption from it\r\nbased on placement test results.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAR4201","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"LAR4201 Arabic 5 is an advanced module and a continuation of LAR3201 Arabic 4. In this module, students will achieve better oral fluency, considerable ability in listening and reading comprehension, and better writing proficiency. Oral activities in form of group work, pair work, role-plays, and presentations will be conducted regularly in both lectures and tutorials. Students will listen to authentic listening\r\ncomprehension materials, such as lectures, newscasts, and talk shows. In addition to readings on a variety of topics the students will read stories. Using\r\nthe vocabulary learned in lectures and tutorials, students will write compositions on different topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Successful completion of LAR3202 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAS1201","ModuleTitle":"Spanish 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Spanish 1 is the introductory module to the language and culture of the Hispanic world. This course is designed to help students develop the four linguistic skills in Spanish as well as to expand their cultural competency. The module will focus on the acquisition of basic structures, which will be developed and reinforced in subsequent modules.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YLS1201 Introductory Spanish I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAS2201","ModuleTitle":"Spanish 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Spanish 1. Spanish 2 pays close attention to aural/oral practice while strengthening basic grammar skills, writing, and reading comprehension. Students will continue to learn about the Hispanic world via readings and a variety of audiovisual materials. The module covers the second half of the textbook used in Spanish 1.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"LAS1201 Spanish 1 or YLS1201 Introductory Spanish I, or placement test","Preclusion":"YLS1202 Introductory Spanish","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAS3201","ModuleTitle":"Spanish 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module targets students who have completed the elementary Spanish modules (LAS1201 and LAS2201). It offers a combination of listening and speaking practice with a review of key concepts of Spanish grammar via targeted reading and writing activities. This module continues to incorporate Hispanic cultural elements through representative texts and audiovisual materials from the Spanish-speaking world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"LAS2201 Spanish 2 or YLS1202 Introductory Spanish II, or placement test","Preclusion":"YLS2201 Intermediate Spanish I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAS4201","ModuleTitle":"Spanish 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students taking this module will build upon what was covered at the Elementary and Intermediate levels to expand their command of written and spoken Spanish. Advanced Spanish will focus on readings and discussions of Spanish and Spanish American culture to continue developing students’ vocabulary while reinforcing complex grammar and syntax. This module will also focus on accurate written production with attention paid to stylistics, genre, voice, while reviewing more advanced and nuance grammatical points.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-3-5.5","Prerequisite":"LAS3202 Spanish 4 or YLS2202 Intermediate Spanish II, or placement test","Preclusion":"YLS3201 Advanced Spanish I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT1201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop language proficiency in an integrated approach.  Students will acquire language skills through participation in various communicative tasks. Through the exposure to the language, students will develop a general understanding of the cultures, the sociolinguistic and pragmatic aspects of the language. By the end of the module, students will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to maintain communication on common topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAT2201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  Students will be exposed to more language functions and a wider range of topics.  Through reading formulaic authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language in written form as it appears in daily communicative situations to achieve further understanding of the country, its culture and its people.  At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a sound foundation of the language to maintain communication on topics relating to their personal and immediate environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"LAT1201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT3201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 2.  In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language.  Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor.  Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Thai writers.  Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"LAT2201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT3202","ModuleTitle":"Thai 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 3.  In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language.  Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor.  Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Thai writers.  Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAT3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT4201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 5","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 4.  Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and Thai. Students will progressively comprehend texts, not only from background and subject matter knowledge, but also from increasing control of language.  They will also learn to handle conversation involving complication, in the form of connected discourse, and to make choices of diction, as well as manipulate grammatical features reflecting formal and informal registers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-3-5.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAT3202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAV1201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop language proficiency in an integrated approach.  Students will acquire language skills through participation in various communicative tasks. Through the exposure to the language, students will develop a general understanding of the cultures, the sociolinguistic and pragmatic aspects of the language. By the end of the module, students will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to maintain communication on common topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAV2201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  Students will be exposed to more language functions and a wider range of topics.  Through reading formulaic authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language in written form as it appears in daily communicative situations to achieve further understanding of the country, its culture and its people. At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a sound foundation of the language to maintain communication on topics relating to their personal and immediate environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAV1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAV3201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Vietnamese 2.  Emphasis continues to be on proficiency in all four skills, within selected range of vocabulary and grammar.  Students will master language relating to a wider range of daily life situations and will gain flexibility in their language use. Reading will no longer be strictly limited to what is contained in the textbook specially prepared for the class.  Gradually, short selection from media and literature sources such as short stories, poems, announcements, reports and other short, topic-specific pieces will be introduced to begin to familiarize students with actual usage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAV2201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001A","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001B","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (B)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001C","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (C)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001D","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (D)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001E","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (E)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001F","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (F)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is meant to introduce students to the basic principles of criminal liability, mainly through the use of the homicide offences found in the Penal Code. The general defences found in the Penal Code as well as inchoate and\r\njoint liability of offenders will be covered in detail. During the course, reference may be made to offences found in other statutes and the law reform proposals from other jurisdictions. Students will also be encouraged to consider why certain forms of conduct are subject to criminal penalties and to critically assess these  objectives","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LC1003","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Contract","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course examines the basic doctrines and issues of contract law, including the creation of rights and obligations from voluntary undertakings, the doctrines which circumscribe the circumstances under which the law permits a dissolution of the contract, and the remedies that the law provides for the breach of contractual obligations. In exploring the constituent components of contracts - formation, privity, frustration, breach, remedies, terms and vitiating factors - the course also examines challenges to the traditional model of contract law, tensions arising from the pulls of certainty and fairness, and other broader issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-2-0-0-16","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1004","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Torts","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundation course introducing basic concepts in the law of torts, which deals with the rights and obligations of private parties arising out of civil wrongs. The course will include an in-depth study of the modern tort of negligence, as well as considering the related tort of nuisance. It will also cover the intentional torts and the tort of breach of statutory duty, and will conclude with a brief examination of remedies and vicarious liability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1015","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Law in Context","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce the history of the common law and Singapore legal institutions (including Islamic law), as well as briefly situate Singapore’s law and institutions in relation to other approaches, notably the civil law approach adopted in most Asian jurisdictions. The module may be complemented by\r\nfield trips to court, a prison, and/or parliament. It should also include an examination of ADR mechanisms in Singapore and an introduction to professional ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1016","ModuleTitle":"Legal Analysis, Research & Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this year-long course is to develop analytical skills, research skills and communication skills (written and oral) in first year students. In Semester 1, we focus on objective analysis and communication and also introduce students to basic research skills. In Semester 2, we focus on independent research and advocacy.\r\n\r\nExercises and assignments will employ real-life tasks, like office\r\nmemoranda, court pleadings and client meetings, as means for\r\nstudents to try out their legal skills. However, the primary focus will be on helping students to hone foundational legal skills that are transferable across subjects and contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-3-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1025","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Law in Context","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce the history of the common law and Singapore legal institutions (including Islamic law), as well as briefly situate Singapore’s law and institutions in relation to other approaches, notably the civil law approach adopted in most Asian jurisdictions. The module may be complemented by\nfield trips to court, a prison, and/or parliament. It should also include an examination of ADR mechanisms in Singapore and an introduction to professional ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2004","ModuleTitle":"Principles Of Property Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will impart to students the basic principles of law and equity in the law of property,with particular reference to land.  It will explore the meaning of ownership of land viz the doctrine of estates, past and present interests and co-ownership of land.  The manner in which land can be dealt with both at law and in equity, eg., transfer, leases, mortgages, licences, easements and restrictive convenants will be considered.  It will also examine issues with respect to registered titles to land as well as the system of caveats for the protection of unregistered interests in land.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2008A","ModuleTitle":"Company Law (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the main principles governing the operation of companies. Students are to appreciate, inter alia, the rules governing the incorporation of companies, how this corporate personality operates, how this business vehicle fits in with the broader framework of the outside world, questions of funding and what comprises good corporate governance. Topics include the following: incorporation; relations between the company and the outside world, including ultra vires and agency; relations within the company, including the effect of the memorandum and articles, member's rights, director's duties, and enforcement of corporate rights; corporate finance; corporate insolvency and winding up.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-2-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LC2008B","ModuleTitle":"Company Law (B)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2008C","ModuleTitle":"Company Law (C)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2008E","ModuleTitle":"Company Law (E)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2008F","ModuleTitle":"Company Law (F)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2008G","ModuleTitle":"Company Law (G)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the main principles governing the operation of companies. Students are to appreciate, inter alia, the rules governing the incorporation of companies, how this corporate personality operates, how this business vehicle fits in with the broader framework of the outside world, questions of funding and what comprises good corporate governance. Topics include the following: incorporation; relations between the company and the outside world, including ultra vires and agency; relations within the company, including the effect of the memorandum and articles, member's rights, director's duties, and enforcement of corporate rights; corporate finance; corporate insolvency and winding up.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-2-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LC2009","ModuleTitle":"Pro Bono Service","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"NUS Law has a rich tradition of pro bono work among staff and students. Engaging in pro bono provides an opportunity to gain “real world” experience - to see firsthand the important role law plays in the life of an individual. Law is a privileged profession, one that assists in upholding and promoting justice, morality and the rule of law. This module sets a baseline for pro bono service at NUS, aimed at helping students develop professional skills, and exposing students to the non-pecuniary aspects \r\nof the profession that will sustain a long and satisfying career.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1-0-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2010A","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2010B","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (B)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2010C","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (C)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2010D","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (D)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2010E","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (E)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2010F","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (F)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. 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The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC3001A","ModuleTitle":"Evidence (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5010A","ModuleTitle":"Legal Systems of Asia (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in\r\nlater professional life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LC5050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5204AV","ModuleTitle":"Carriage of Goods By Sea","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on the different transport documents which are used in contracts for the carriage of goods by sea. This will include bills of lading, sea waybills, delivery orders. The course will examine the rights and liabilities of\r\nthe parties to such contracts, including the shipowner, the charterer, the cargo owner, the lawful holder of the bill of lading etc. Major international conventions on carriage of goods, such as the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, the Hamburg Rules, and the Rotterdam Rules will also be examined. This course is of fundamental importance to those individuals contemplating a career in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Carriage of Goods by Sea.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5230","ModuleTitle":"Elements of Company Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The company is one of the most important institutions in our society. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the main conceptual apparatus of company law and to analyse some of the policy issues raised in facilitating and regulating this pervasive commercial form. Topics include the following: corporate personality and limited liability; corporate organs, constitution and meetings; corporate capacity and contracting; corporate finance; corporate governance; shareholders’ rights and remedies. The course uses Singapore’s Companies Act (Cap 50) as a sample legislation and draws on leading cases from the Commonwealth, in particular, UK, Australia and Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who have studied company law or a similar subject in a commonwealth jurisdiction","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5262V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence.  Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards.  Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958.  This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of  goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5285V","ModuleTitle":"International Dispute Settlement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore key legal questions related to\ninternational dispute settlement with a view to providing a\nbroad overview of the field with respect to State-to-State,\nInvestor-State, and commercial disputes. This course will\ninclude a discussion of the various types of international\ndisputes and settlement mechanisms available for their\nresolution. It will explore the law pertaining to dispute\nsettlement before the ICJ, WTO, ITLOS, as well as\ninternational arbitration, both Investor-State arbitration and\ncommercial arbitration. The course will compare these\ndifferent legal processes on issues such as jurisdiction,\nprovisional remedies/measures, equal treatment,\nevidence, and enforcement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4285/LL5285/LL6285/LC5285 International Dispute Settlement","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5336","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Int'l Arbitration & Dispute Resolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will allow the students to visit dispute resolution institutions (courts, arbitral institutions, mediation centres etc.). In addition, some practitioners of international dispute resolution will also be invited to come speak to the students about different aspects of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-1-0-0-1.5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5337","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Common Law of Contract","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The Singapore legal system resides in the common law family but has its own history and development. This course introduces civil law lawyers to the methodology and reasoning used in the common law in Singapore - using the lens of contract law, a part of private obligations relevant to commercial transactions as well as daily life.  By exploring introductory-level aspects of contract law, such as formation and the creation of rights and obligations, interpretation, breach, and remedies, the course also examines how policy concerns of certainty and fairness, as well as aspects of common law, shape outcomes and legal rules.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Sufficient coursework and/or work experience in the common law to be determined by Convenor and Vice Dean (Academic Affairs). Students who have read LC5337S Singapore Common Law of Contract are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5337S","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Common Law of Contract","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The Singapore legal system resides in the common law family but has its own history and development. This course introduces civil law lawyers to the methodology and reasoning used in the common law in Singapore - using the lens of contract law, a part of private obligations relevant to commercial transactions as well as daily life.  By exploring introductory-level aspects of contract law, such as formation and the creation of rights and obligations, interpretation, breach, and remedies, the course also examines how policy concerns of certainty and fairness, as well as aspects of common law, shape outcomes and legal rules.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"LC5337","Preclusion":"Sufficient coursework and/or work experience in the common law to be determined by Convenor and Vice Dean (Academic Affairs). Students who have read LC5337 Singapore Common Law of Contract are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5405A","ModuleTitle":"LAW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Students will first be provided with an overview of what the various intellectual property (IP) rights in Singapore are. Thereafter, this module will launch into the specifics of the main IP rights including copyright, patents and trade marks. For each of these IP rights, selected issues relating to their subsistence (how does it arise; is registration needed; what are the registration criteria) and infringement (what exclusive rights the IP owner has; what defences are available) will be examined very closely. Students will also be encouraged to explore the inter-relationship between these IP rights on specific issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4405B/LL5405B/LL6405B Law of IP & LL4070/LL5070/LC5070/LL6070 Foundations of IP Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LCD5204AV","ModuleTitle":"Carriage of Goods By Sea","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on the different transport documents which are used in contracts for the carriage of goods by sea. This will include bills of lading, sea waybills, delivery orders. The course will examine the rights and liabilities of\r\nthe parties to such contracts, including the shipowner, the charterer, the cargo owner, the lawful holder of the bill of lading etc. Major international conventions on carriage of goods, such as the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, the Hamburg Rules, and the Rotterdam Rules will also be examined. 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Given the global context in which supply chains are to be managed, there is also a need to appreciate the financial management and operations. The objective of the module is to lead students into developing correct perspectives and thinking skills\r\nneeded to manage a supply chain. The topics to be covered include evolution of supply chain thinking, components of a supply chain, principles and value of good SCM, SCM operation and coordination, different practices of SCM, technology in SCM.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LI5201","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Logistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"THE LOGISTICS INSTITUTE - ASIA PACIFIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4002V","ModuleTitle":"Admiralty Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce the various concepts relating to the admiralty action in rem, which is the primary means by which a maritime claim is enforced. Topics will include: the nature of an action in rem; the subject matter of admiralty jurisdiction; the invocation of admiralty jurisdiction involving the arrest of offending and sister ships; the procedure for the arrest of ships; liens encountered in admiralty practice: statutory, maritime and possessory liens; the priorities governing maritime claims; and time bars and limitations. This course is essential to persons who intend to practice shipping law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4002.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4004V","ModuleTitle":"Aviation Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an insight into international civil aviation and the legal and regulatory issues facing airlines, governments and the common passenger. Issues raised include public air law and policy, aviation security in light of recent global developments and private air law. Emphasis will be placed on issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, given Singapore's status as a major aviation hub and the exponential growth of the industry in the Asia-Pacific. Topics to be discussed include the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, bilateral services agreements, aircraft safety, terrorism and aviation security and carrier liability for death or injury to passengers. Competition among airlines will also be analysed, including business strategies such as code-sharing, frequent flier schemes and alliances. The severe competitive environment introduced by weakening economies, war and terrorism will also be discussed. This course will be relevant for individuals with a keen interest in air travel, and is designed for those interested in joining the aviation industry or large law firms with an aviation practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4008AV","ModuleTitle":"Carriage of Goods By Sea","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on the different transport documents which are used in contracts for the carriage of goods by sea. This will include bills of lading, sea waybills, delivery orders. The course will examine the rights and liabilities of\r\nthe parties to such contracts, including the shipowner, the charterer, the cargo owner, the lawful holder of the bill of lading etc. Major international conventions on carriage of goods, such as the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, the Hamburg Rules, and the Rotterdam Rules will also be examined. This course is of fundamental importance to those individuals contemplating a career in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Carriage of Goods by Sea.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4009V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Legal Tradition And Legal Chinese","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This is a skills course conducted entirely in Mandarin and is intended for students who possess a knowledge of basic Chinese. Unfamiliarity with Chinese legal materials and inability to comprehend legal Chinese are common disadvantages faced by Singapore lawyers advising clients who do business in China. This course aims to deal with this. Students are given selected Chinese legal articles, statutes, court judgments and other legal documents and instruments to read and are required to undertake simple practice assignments in Chinese. They are expected to be able to explain Chinese legal concepts in Chinese. Aspects of Chinese legal culture will also be covered in the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Students must have obtained a B4 and above in CL or CL2 (AO Level) or B4 and above in Higher Chinese (HCL or CL1)","Preclusion":"Exchange students from law schools in China and post-graduate students who are graduates of law schools in China are precluded from taking this course for credit.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4021V","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is aimed at giving students an overview of environmental law and its development, including the legal and administrative structures for their implementation, from the international, regional and national perspectives. It will focus on hard laws (legal instruments, statutory laws, international and regional conventions) and soft laws (Declarations, Charters etc.). In particular, it will examine the basic elements of pollution laws relating to air, water, waste, hazardous substances and noise; as well as nature conservation laws and laws governing environmental impact assessments. Singapore's laws and the laws of selected ASEAN countries will be examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4022V","ModuleTitle":"Globalization And International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Apart from the instruments of the World Trade Organization, there are other institutions and techniques which regulate international trade.  The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund regulate certain aspects of trade.  There are multilateral instruments which deal with issues such as corruption, ethical business standards, investment protection, competition and the regulation of financial services.  The jurisdictional reach of large powers over international markets also provides means of self-interested regulation.  The international regulation of new technologies such as internet and biotechnology pose novel problems.  This course addresses the issues that arise in this area in the theoretical and political contect of globalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4022","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4029V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence.  Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards.  Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958.  This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of  goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4030V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Litigation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Globalisation has made it more important for lawyers to be knowledgeable about the international aspects of litigation. This course focuses on the jurisdictional techniques most relevant to international commercial litigation: in personam jurisdiction, forum non conveniens, interim protective measures, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, public policy, and an outline of choice of law issues for commercial contracts. The course, taught from the perspective of Singapore law, based largely on the common law, is designed to give an insight into the world of international litigation. These skills are relevant to not only litigation lawyers, but also lawyers planning international transactions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4030","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4031V","ModuleTitle":"International  Environmental Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"International law traditionally concerns itself with the relations between states, yet environmental problems transcend borders. International environmental law demonstrates how international norms can affect national sovereignty on matters of common concern. The course surveys international treaties concerning the atmosphere and the conservation of nature, and connections to trade and economic development. Institutions and principles to promote compliance and cooperation are also examined. The course will assist students in their understanding of international law-making. It would be of use to those interested in careers involving international law, both for the government and public sector and those in international trade and investment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4031","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4032V","ModuleTitle":"International Investment Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the nature of risks to foreign investment and the elimination of those risks through legal means. As a prelude, it discusses the different economic theories on foreign investment, the formation of foreign investment contracts and the methods of eliminating potential risks through contractual provisions. It then examines the different types of interferences with foreign investment and looks at the nature of the treaty protection available against such interference. It concludes by examining the different methods of dispute settlement available in the area. The techniques of arbitration of investment disputes available are fully explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4032","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4033V","ModuleTitle":"International Legal Process","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course takes a problem-oriented approach to public international law. Its primary objective is to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of public international law and a framework for analysing international legal disputes. The focus will be a past problem from the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. This will be used to illustrate the basic principles of public international law applicable in an international dispute. Its second objective is to teach students how to research points of international law and to construct persuasive arguments based on legal precedent, general principles, policy and facts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4033","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4045V","ModuleTitle":"Negotiation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is a skills-based workshop and is designed to assist participants in learning about and attaining a basic level of competency as a negotiator. This is particularly important as lawyers commonly engage in negotiation as part of their practice. Topics covered include: Interest-based negotiation vs Position-based negotiation; Preparing for a negotiation; Creating and Claiming Value; and Overcoming Impasse. This workshop is targeted at self-motivated students interested in learning and developing interpersonal and negotiation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed Negotiation Workshop or its equivalent elsewhere. Not open to incoming exchange students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4049V","ModuleTitle":"Principles Of Conflict Of Laws","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The subject of conflict of laws addresses three questions: Which country should hear the case? What law should be applied? What is the effect of its adjudication in another country? This course includes an outline of jurisdiction and judgments techniques, but will focus on problems in choice of law, and issues in the exclusion of foreign law. Coverage includes problems in contract and torts, and other areas may be selected from time to time. This course is complementary to International Commercial Litigation, but it stands on its own as an introduction to theories and methodologies in the conflict of laws.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4049.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4056BV","ModuleTitle":"Tax Planning And Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundation course seeks to acquaint participants with a basic working knowledge of income tax and goods and services tax issues faced by companies and individuals. It will illustrate the extent to which tax avoidance is acceptable under the rules for deductions, capital allowances and losses. In addition, the taxation of income from employment income, trade and investments will be highlighted. Tax planning opportunities arising from the differences in tax treatment of sole proprietors, partnerships and companies will be highlighted. On policy issues, concepts including economics of taxation, international trends and tax reform will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law (LC2008) or its equivalent in a developed common law jurisdiction","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4056B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4060B","ModuleTitle":"World Trade Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4199A/LL4199B","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4063V","ModuleTitle":"Business & Finance For Lawyers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"To provide law students who intend to read commercial law electives with a foundation in accounting, finance and other related business concepts.   It covers topics such as interpretation and analysis of standard financial statements, the types of players and instruments in the financial markets and the basic framework of a business investment market.The course will employ a hypothetical simulation where lawyers advise on several proposals involving the acquisition and disposal of assets by a client. The issues covered in the hypothetical will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.  \r\n(b) Company Law or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently)","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4063.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4067","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Criminal Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4069V","ModuleTitle":"European Union Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4076V","ModuleTitle":"IT Law I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. Issues to be examined include the conduct of electronic commerce, cybercrimes, electronic evidence, privacy and data protection.  (This course will not cover the intellectual property issues, which are addressed instead in \"IT Law: IP Issues\".)  Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology and policy will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4076.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4077V","ModuleTitle":"IT Law II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. The focus of this course will be on the intellectual property issues such as copyright in software and electronic materials, software patents, electronic databases, trade marks, domain names and rights management information.  Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology, policy and economic rights will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4077.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4089V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Corporate & Securities Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the laws and the relevant legislation governing the main forms of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China such as equity joint ventures, contractual joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned enterprises and limited liability companies.The aim is to provide students with a critical understanding of the FDI regime in China as well as an understanding of the relationship between the FDI governing laws and other general laws so as to provide updated and accurate information and enable proper legal advice to be given in this area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4089.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4094AV","ModuleTitle":"Law & Practice - The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is the acquisition and development of legal skills through working on live cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers.  Developed as an extension to the NUS Legal Skills Programme, the NUS CLE programme has a strong pro bono emphasis.  Students will undertake legal work including civil and family litigation through the Legal Aid Bureau; criminal defence; and transactional, structuring, and governance advice for social service organisations, charities and NGOs.  Clinical staff with teaching and practice experience supervise students individually.  This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nNUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4094BV","ModuleTitle":"Law & Practice - The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is the acquisition and development of legal skills through working on live cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers.  Developed as an extension to the NUS Legal Skills Programme, the NUS CLE programme has a strong pro bono emphasis.  Students will undertake legal work including civil and family litigation through the Legal Aid Bureau; criminal defence; and transactional, structuring, and governance advice for social service organisations, charities and NGOs.  Clinical staff with teaching and practice experience supervise students individually.  This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nNUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4094CV","ModuleTitle":"Law & Practice - The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is the acquisition and development of legal skills through working on live cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers.  Developed as an extension to the NUS Legal Skills Programme, the NUS CLE programme has a strong pro bono emphasis.  Students will undertake legal work including civil and family litigation through the Legal Aid Bureau; criminal defence; and transactional, structuring, and governance advice for social service organisations, charities and NGOs.  Clinical staff with teaching and practice experience supervise students individually.  This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nNUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4094V","ModuleTitle":"Law & Practice - The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is the acquisition and development of legal skills through working on live cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers.  Developed as an extension to the NUS Legal Skills Programme, the NUS CLE programme has a strong pro bono emphasis.  Students will undertake legal work including civil and family litigation through the Legal Aid Bureau; criminal defence; and transactional, structuring, and governance advice for social service organisations, charities and NGOs.  Clinical staff with teaching and practice experience supervise students individually.  This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nNUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4100","ModuleTitle":"Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course takes students to the areas of significance in the field of dispute resolution in China, particularly with respect to the resolution of commercial disputes where arbitration plays a major role in today’s China. Major methods of dispute resolution will be examined, such as arbitration, civil litigation, and mediation (as it combines with arbitration and litigation). Some topical issues pertinent to commercial disputes such as corporate litigation, securities enforcement, recognition and enforcement of foreign civil judgments, civil justice reform, and regional judicial assistance in the Greater China region will be looked into in the course as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4100V/LL5100V/LL6100V Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4102","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TORTS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Torts is designed to build on and further your knowledge of tort law.\r\nThe course is divided into two parts. In Part One, we will examine some fundamental concepts and debates surrounding tort law. The objective is to understand what is distinctive about torts and how torts are important in a civilised system of law. In Part Two, we will examine torts not already covered in the first year course. This will include consideration of important torts such as defamation, conversion, deceit, conspiracy and breach of statutory duty. These torts will be examined by reference to the best of the literature and by a selection of representative cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Law of Torts","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4109V","ModuleTitle":"International Law & Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"How does Asia relate to the international community and international law?  The region's rich diversity of states and socieities challenges assumptions of universality and also affects cooperation between states on issues such as human rights violations, environmental harm and the facilitation of freer trade.  Yet a sense of reguinalism within East Asia is growing, with new institutions and mechanisms to deal with these and other contemporary challenges in East Asia.  The seminar will discuss key issues of law and legal approaches in Asia, such as sovereignty, as well as provide for presentations bt students on research subjects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4109.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4134V","ModuleTitle":"Crossing Borders: Law, Migration & Citizenship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Migration is not a new phenomenon but the intensity, frequency and ease with which persons are crossing borders today, both voluntarily and involuntarily, is\r\nunprecedented.\r\n\r\nThis course examines the legal issues impacting a person’s migration path into and in Singapore. We will examine the criteria for admission to Singapore on a temporary or permanent basis, the evolution of immigration and nationality laws, as well as the domestic responses to the growing global problem of human trafficking.\r\n\r\nTheoretical perspectives on migration and citizenship are examined with a view to a range of normative questions including: How should constitutional democracies respond to and balance rights claims by citizens, residents, and others within their borders?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4134.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4148","ModuleTitle":"Secured Transactions Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a comparative study of the law of secured transactions across the common law world. The first part covers the English law of security and title financing in depth.  The second part looks at the notice filing model originally introduced in UCC Article 9 and now enacted as PPSAs in several other jurisdictions.  The third part looks at reform of secured transactions law around the world, and, in particular, the Cape Town Convention and the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide and Model Law.  This course will be of interest to anyone interested in the debt side of corporate finance, as well as those interested in transnational commercial law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Credit & Security (LL4019/LL5019/LL6019; LL4019V/LL5019V/LL6019V)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4164V","ModuleTitle":"International Projects Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is intended to introduce students to the practice and law relating to international projects and infrastructure. The various methods of procurement and the construction process involved will be reviewed in conjunction with standard forms that are used internationally - such as the FIDIC, JCT and NEC forms, among others. Familiar issues such as defects, time and cost overruns and the implications therefrom (and how these matters are dealt with in an international context) will also be covered.\r\n\r\nThe course will provide students with an understanding of how international projects are procured, planned and administered as well as give an insight into how legal and commercial risks are identified, priced, managed and mitigated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4164.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4173V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Corporate Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the core legal characteristics of the corporate form in five major jurisdictions: the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Germany and France. It explains the common agency problems that are inherent in the corporate form and compares the legal strategies that each jurisdiction uses to solve these common problems. The major topics that this comparative examination covers include: agency problems; legal personality and limited liability; basic governance structures; creditor protection; related party transactions; significant corporate actions; control transactions; issuer and investor protection; the convergence of corporate law; and, comparative corporate law in developing countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4173.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4185V","ModuleTitle":"Government Regulations: Law, Policy & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on law, policy and practice in three regulated areas in Singapore: (1) financial markets & sovereign wealth funds; (2) healthcare; and (3) real property. It adopts a cross-disciplinary and practice-related perspective in its examination of competing and overlapping interests and the relevant theories and principles of state regulation driving these fast-developing areas. It also examines the roles, rights and obligations of the Government as a regulator, the government-linked entities as market actors, businesses and individuals, and considers \"market inefficiencies\" relating to accountability, independence, legitimacy and transparency. Students are required to evaluate current substantive law and institutional norms and processes, review comparative models and approaches in other jurisdictions, and propose a model of optimal regulation in one selected area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4190","ModuleTitle":"Freedom of Speech: Critical & Comparative Perspectives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Through examining the jurisprudence in three common law Western liberal democracies of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, this course compares and critiques how the freedom of speech is construed in these\r\njurisdictions. By confronting the complexities of the US First Amendment, the interplay between Articles 8 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Australian implied constitutional guarantee, one is exposed to different theoretical, practical and often controversial approaches in the protection of free speech. Cases covered span the spectrum from flag burning to duck shooting, from the Gay Olympics to the Barbie Doll, from regulating the display of offensive art to protecting the privacy of a supermodel.\r\nMode of Assessment: 1 Research Paper (70%) - [to be handed in week 13]; Class Performance - 30%.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4197V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative State and Religion in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"How do Southeast Asian constitutions accommodate religion? Is secularism necessary for democracy? Do public religions undermine religious freedom? These are some of the questions we will be engaging with in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"For law students: NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..\r\n\r\nFor non-law students: 3rd & 4th Year students from Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences who have completed PS1101E Introduction to Politics.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4197.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4203","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4203A","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4203B","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4203C","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4214","ModuleTitle":"International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module explores principles and rules relating to the exploration for, development and production of oil and gas (upstream operations). The main focus of the module is on the examination of different arrangements governing the\r\nlegal relationship between states and international oil companies, such as modern concessions, productionsharing agreements, joint ventures, service and hybrid contracts. The agreements governing the relationships between companies involved in upstream petroleum operations (joint operating and unitisation agreements) will also be examined. The module will further explore the\r\nissues of dispute settlement, expropriation, stability of contracts and a relevant international institutional and legal framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4219","ModuleTitle":"The Trial of Jesus in Western Legal Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The Trial of Jesusis an excellent case for students to learn how to conduct non-practical studies of legal and normative issues. It is, arguably, the most consequential\r\nlegal event in the evolution of Western Civilization. We will examine the historical, political, and legal background to the Trial, and, especially, the procedural propriety of\r\nthe Trial. Questions to be explored include: Were hisprocedural rights preserved during his trial before the Sanhedrin? Was histrial a miscarriage of justice? Through\r\nreflecting upon these and other questions, we will explore if and how thistrialshaped the Western culture. \r\n\r\nThis module is also concerned with the ‘method’ or ‘process’ of how students digest and integrate ’substance’ or‘content’. Thus,there is emphasis on the significance of understanding and clarifying, the complexity of each and every problem, and not only the importance of offering, or trying to offer, a clever solution to it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4226","ModuleTitle":"Multimodal Transport Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Other than the traditional unimodal contract of carriage, a multimodal contract of carriage requires more than one modality to perform the carriage. Think of a shipment of steel coils, traveling per train from Germany to the Netherlands, then by sea to Singapore where the last stretch to the end receiver is performed by truck. The course deals with all the legal aspects of such a multimodal contract of carriage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4244V","ModuleTitle":"CRIMINAL PRACTICE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The administration of criminal justice in Singapore relies on an ethical, professional and skilled disposition and management of criminal cases. A good criminal practitioner needs a sound grounding in criminal law and criminal procedure, and a strong base of written and oral advocacy and communication skills. This is an experiential course that takes students through a case from taking instructions all the way through to an appeal, using the structure of the criminal process to teach criminal law, procedure and advocacy skills. Taught primarily by criminal law practitioners, this course will give an insight into the realities of criminal practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students taking this module will be precluded from LL4208/LL5208/LL6208 & LL4208V/LL5208V/LL6208V ACLP, and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4263V","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module examines in interaction between IPRs and competition policy\r\nfrom two broad perspectives: the endogenous operation of competition policy\r\nfrom within IPR frameworks (copyright, designs, trade marks and patents),\r\nand the exogenous limitations placed by competition law rules on an IP\r\nholder’s freedom to exploit his IPRs. Students enrolled in this module are\r\nexpected to have completed a basic intellectual property module – an\r\nunderstanding of what IPRs protect, the nature of the exclusive rights they\r\nconfer and how they may be exploited will be presumed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"IP and Competition Law (LL4075V/LL5075V/LL6075V;\r\nLL4075/LL5075/LL6075)","Corequisite":"Law of Intellectual Property A (LL4405A/LL5405A/LL6405A/LC5405A)  Law of Intellectual Property B (LL4405B/LL5405B/LL6405B/LC5405B)  Foundations of IP Law (LL4070V/LL5070V/LL6070V/LC5070V; LL4070/LL5070/LL6070/LC5070]"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4276","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Contract Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Contract Law invites students to examine selected topics from contract law in greater detail and conceptual depth. Questions include:\r\n- What does contractual intention mean?\r\n- Should the doctrine of consideration be abolished?\r\n- Should promissory estoppel be a sword?\r\n- What is the justification for mitigation and remoteness?\r\n- What should be the aim of remedies for breach?\r\n- Should account of profits be available?\r\n- How should contracts be interpreted?\r\n- When should terms be implied?\r\n- Should substantive unfairness be controlled`?\r\n- How does and how should the law deal with change of circumstances?\r\n- How should we understand the vitiating factors?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-8-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent Contract Law","Preclusion":"Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law\r\nLL4187/LL5187/LL6187\r\nLL4187V/LL5187V/LL6187V","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4277V","ModuleTitle":"Medical Law and Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the tools necessary for students to develop and reflect critically upon contemporary ethical and legal issues in medicine and the biosciences. Its substantive content includes and introduction to medical\r\nethics and medical law, health care in Singapore (presented comparatively with select jurisdictions, such as the UK and the USA), and professional regulation. The following key areas will be considered:\r\n- Professional regulation and good governance of medicines;\r\n- Genetics and reproductive technologies (including abortion and pre-natal harm);\r\n- Mental health;\r\n- Regulation of Human Biomedical Research;\r\n- Innovative treatment and clinical research;\r\n- Infectious Diseases;\r\n- Organ transplantation; and\r\n- End-of-life concerns (e.g. advance care plan and advance directive, discontinuation of life sustaining treatment, etc.).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have read LL4400/LL5400/LL6400 BIOMEDICAL LAW & ETHICS are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4285V","ModuleTitle":"International Dispute Settlement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore key legal questions related to international dispute settlement with a view to providing a broad overview of the field with respect to State-to-State, Investor-State, and commercial disputes. This course will include a discussion of the various types of international disputes and settlement mechanisms available for their resolution. It will explore the law pertaining to dispute settlement before the ICJ, WTO, ITLOS, as well as international arbitration, both Investor-State arbitration and commercial arbitration. The course will compare these different legal processes on issues such as jurisdiction, provisional remedies/measures, equal treatment, evidence, and enforcement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4285/LL5285/LL6285/LC5285 International Dispute Settlement","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4287V","ModuleTitle":"ASEAN Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course examines ASEAN’s ongoing metamorphosis into a rules-based, tri-pillared (political-security, economic, and socio-cultural) Community pursuant to the mandate of the 2007 ASEAN Charter. It deals primarily with Law but is also attentive to the Non Law and Quasi Law aspects inherent in ASEAN’s character as an international actor and regional organisation; its purposes and principles; and its operational modalities, processes, and institutions. \n \nStudents will grasp the complexities of ASEAN’s conversion to the rule of law and rule of institutions within the context of international law and its frameworks; national competences and jurisdiction; and regional relations and realpolitik.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4289V","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module has three distinctive features. First, it compares international commercial arbitration (ICA) international investment arbitration (ISA). Second, it focuses on the evolution of arbitration, in particular, on the development of the procedures and substantive law that have gradually enabled arbitration to become a meaningfully autonomous legal system. Third, it surveys a variety of explanations for why the arbitral order has evolved as it has – into a more “judicial-like” legal order – focusing on the role of arbitral centres, state regulatory competition, and the reasoning of tribunals in their awards.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. At least one prior course in international law or international arbitration, or taken concurrently","Preclusion":"LL4289/LL5289/LL6289 The Evolution of International Arbitration","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4290V","ModuleTitle":"Legal Research: Method & Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The seminar is designed to prepare students to undertake original, primary research in law. Major topics and questions to be covered include:\r\n- how to write a good literature review and prospectus;\r\n- why one must have a method, or, how are “methods” and\r\n“data collection” related?;\r\n- what is research design?;\r\n- how to avoid, or manage, the problem of “selection bias.”\r\n\r\nA major component of the seminar, students will assess a variety of published papers, as well as research projects presented by the faculty.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4290/LL5290/LL6290 Legal Research: Method & Design","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4313V","ModuleTitle":"Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Recent years have witnessed more state-to-state and investor-state disputes, with a substantial increase in resources spent on binding arbitration. Mediation and conciliation are rarely attempted and more rarely successful. This course introduces the student to methods of mediation and conciliation on the international law plane, and surveys existing institutional regimes (ie, ICSID,\r\nPCA, SIAC). The focus will then turn to identification and critical analysis of the special legal and policy obstacles to voluntary dispute settlement by states (including SOEs), as well as countervailing incentives. The scope is\r\ninternational, with some readings devoted to Asia.  Students will study and critique precedents, and conduct basic mediation/conciliation exercises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. One prior course in international arbitration or public international law, or taken concurrently.","Preclusion":"LL4313/LL5313/LL6313 Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4316V","ModuleTitle":"Restitution of Unjust Enrichment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is about the law of restitution for unjust enrichment. In particular, it is concerned with when a defendant may be compelled to make restitution to a claimant, because the defendant has been unjustly enriched at the claimant’s expense. It does not cover all of the law relating to gain-based remedies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4316/LL5316/LL6316 Restitution of Unjust Enrichment; LL4051/LL5051/LL6051; LL4051V/LL5051V/LL6051V Principles of Restitution","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4317V","ModuleTitle":"International Arbitration in Asian Centres","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will give the students an in-depth look at how cases proceed under the SIAC, HKIAC and MCIA rules, with some  comparative  coverage  of  the  CIETAC  and  KLRCA rules.    Highlighted  will  be  the  salient  features  of  these arbitral institutional rules including the introduction of cutting edge  procedures  such  as  the  emergency  arbitrator  and expedited arbitration procedures and consolidation/joinder.  The course will also provide a comparative analysis of the arbitral legislative framework in Singapore, Hong Kong and India and offer an in-depth analysis, with case studies, of the role of the courts in Singapore, Hong Kong and India in dealing with specific issues such as challenges to tribunal jurisdiction,  enforcement  and  setting  aside  of  awards. Finally, the course will also look at the peculiar relationship between arbitration and mediation in Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4317/LL5317/LL6317 International Arbitration in Asian Centres","Corequisite":"LL4029/LL5029/LC5262/LL6029;  LL4029V/LL5029V/LC5262V/ LL6029V International  Commercial Arbitration; OR  LL4285/LL5285/LC5285/LL6285;  LL4285V/LL5285V/LC5285V/ LL6285V International  Dispute Settlement ; OR their equivalent at another  University"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4320","ModuleTitle":"International Space Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Globally, space-derived products and services combine assets and annual revenues in excess of USD350 billion. The year-on-year growth of the space economy is 9%, three times that of the global economy. This course discusses the international law regulating the use of, and activities in, outer space. It will examine issues such as State responsibility, liability for damage, and environmental protection. It will then debate the law relating to various space sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, military and dual use, resource management, and human spaceflight.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4320V/LL5320V/LL6320V International Space Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4322","ModuleTitle":"Trade Finance Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Trade Finance Law considers the different legal structures used to effect payment under, and disincentives breaches of, international agreements for the supply of goods and services. The course analyses and compares documentary and standby letters of credit, international drafts and forfaiting, performance bonds and first demand guarantees and export credit guarantees. Key topics will include the structure, juridical nature and obligational content of the aforementioned instruments; the nature of the harmonised regimes and their interaction with domestic law; the principle of strict compliance and its relaxation; documentary and non-documentary forms of recourse; the autonomy principle and its exceptions; and the conflict of laws principles applicable to autonomous payment undertakings. The course should be of interest to students who have already studied other components of international trade and/or who have an interest in international banking operations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Students should have covered the core private law subjects of Contract, Tort and Trusts.","Preclusion":"LL4322V/LL5322V/LL6322V Trade Finance Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4323V","ModuleTitle":"Law of Agency","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to familiarise students with the general law of agency. Agency problems are pervasive throughout the law: they are not confined to professional agents nor even to commercial law.  We all act through  and deal with agents the whole time.  In the case of corporations, having no physical personality they can only deal through human agents. Most applications of agency reasoning are in the law of contract, but they also may arise in the law of tort, property and elsewhere.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4323/LL5323/LL6323 Law of Agency","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4327V","ModuleTitle":"Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner’s Perspective","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide a practitioner's perspective on the bread and butter of any transactional practice: mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of non-listed, private companies. It will deal with the structuring of an M&A transaction (the why) and the plain vanilla aspects of documentation (the why and how of basic drafting).  \n\nMany new graduates seem to be unable to see the wood for the trees. They arrive as trainees, with a reasonable grounding in the law, but an inability to apply it to real life situations. The practicalities elude them and they seem to want to follow templates without much understanding of the transaction. This course will attempt to give them a working knowledge of the issues to be considered in structuring a transaction. It will also cover the main features of standard documentation (bearing in mind that there is a discernible industry-standard set of documentation in common law countries) to explain why documents are drafted the way they are.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \nContracts, Property, Equity & Trusts and Company Law.  \nAn ability to engage in discussion in English.","Preclusion":"(1) LL4327/LL5327/LL6327 Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner’s Perspective; \n(2) LL4074/LL5074/LL6074; LL4074V/LL5074V/LL6074V Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A);  \n(3) LL4223/LL5223/LL6223; LL4233V/LL5223V/LL6223V Cross Border Mergers","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4339","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the way that international adjudicators approach fact-finding and factual determinations. The course analyses essential policy questions as to the way legal systems should deal with evidence; considers comparative law perspectives; and aims to integrate these perspectives with practical consideration of the way documents and witnesses are dealt with in international arbitration.  There is no greater divergence between legal families than that pertaining to the treatment of evidence. For international adjudication to meet the needs of participants from all legal families, a proper understanding of comparative approaches and the degree of convergence, is essential to arbitrators and practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4339V/LL5339V/LL6339V Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4345","ModuleTitle":"The Fulfilled Life and the Life of the Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"What is it to lead a fulfilled life? This was the central question\nfor ancient philosophers, in both the east and the west, for\nwhom philosophy was not only theory. It was a method\ndesigned to achieve both rigorous conceptual analysis and\na fulfilled human life. In this course we will explore several\nof the methods philosophers have proposed for leading a\nfulfilled life and consider some of the rich suggestions or\nimplications of these methods for leading a fulfilled life of the\nlaw, the life led by law students, lawyers, judges, and others\ninterested in administering, shaping, or living according to\nlaw.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4345V/LL5345V/LL6345V The Fulfilled Life and the Life\nof the Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4346V","ModuleTitle":"Interim Measures in International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus in detail on provisional and interim\nmeasures in the context of international commercial\narbitration, including emergency arbitrator (EA)\nproceedings. The course will address topics such as the\nnature and scope of provisional and interim relief, the\nauthority of arbitral tribunals (and limitations thereon) to\norder such relief, the concurrent jurisdiction of courts,\nchoice of law issues and the standards for granting interim\nmeasures, issues arising with respect to various categories\nof provisional relief, and judicial enforcement of interim\nmeasures ordered by arbitral tribunals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nInternational Commercial Arbitration\nor\nInternational Dispute Settlement","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"International Commercial Arbitration or International Dispute Settlement"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4348","ModuleTitle":"Monetary Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Money is an all-pervasive legal concept, and an integral\npart of public dealings by the state and most private\ntransactions. The module aims to develop a distinctive\nunderstanding of the legal institution of money, seen as a\nsubject in itself, from private-law and legal-historical\nperspectives.\n\nThe module explains the role of law in the creation of\nmoney and in the ordering of a monetary system. It\nexplains how law has a role to play in recognising and\nenforcing concepts of monetary value in private\ntransactions. It considers the distinctive ways that property\nlaw applies to money, including the role of property law in\ncontrolling the consequences of failed or wrongly-procured\npayment transactions. The module considers the capacity\nof private law to respond to the special problems of\nmonetary transactions involving a foreign currency system,\nand the legal challenges posed by new monetary\ndevelopments such as cyber-currencies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\nLaw of Contract; Principles of Property Law; Equity and Trusts","Preclusion":"LL4348V/LL5348V/LL6348V Monetary Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4349V","ModuleTitle":"Energy Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces international arbitration’s role in resolving energy disputes. Seminars will address both commercial and investment arbitration.The substantive content of national and international energy laws will be discussed together with the procedural specificities of energy disputes. The course will explore the political aspects of energy disputes, both domestic (resource sovereignty) and international (inter-state boundary disputes).\n\nParticipants will study the recent debates on the role of international arbitration vis-à-vis climate change and sustainable development.\n\nThe course incorporates practical exercises that will help participants interested in a career in international arbitration and public international law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4349/LL5349/LL6349 Energy Arbitration","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4350V","ModuleTitle":"Privacy & Data Protection Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to introduce students to the law on privacy and data protection. It examines the various legal mechanisms by which privacy and personal data are protected. While the focus will be Singapore law, students will also be introduced to the laws of other jurisdictions such as the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4350/LL5350/LL6350 Privacy & Data Protection Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4356V","ModuleTitle":"International Investment Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This clinic offers an opportunity for students to apply theory to practice in the field of international investment law. Students will work in small groups (“Project Teams”) under the supervision of Professor(s) and invited experts (“Expert Mentors”) on specific, real-world legal questions of international investment law coming from “real clients” (“Beneficiaries”), such as governments, international organizations, or NGOs. The Project Teams will submit written legal memos and present their projects in the presence of the Beneficiary and other invited guests. The clinic is part of “TradeLab,” a global network of international economic law clinics at leading universities around the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\n\nSpaces are limited and will be allocated based on CV, acquired knowledge of international investment law, and the nature of the projects. \n\nStudents should have taken an international investment law (LL4032V/LL5032V/LL6032V; LL4032/LL5032/LL6032) course before applying.\n\nA CV together with a motivation statement should be submitted to Dr Ayelet Berman via e-mail (cilayel@nus.edu.sg).","Preclusion":"LL4356 / LL5356 / LL6356 International Investment Law Clinic","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4358Z","ModuleTitle":"ICC Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The International Chamber of Commerce and its\nInternational Court of Arbitration have played a leading role\nin the establishment and the development of the\ninternational normative framework that makes arbitration so\nattractive today. This course highlights the historical and\ncontemporary contributions of ICC to this normative\nframework, and covers the key issues with which\npractitioners are faced at the main junctures of ICC\narbitration proceedings, from both a practical and a legal\nperspective. The course features in-class practical\nexercises that draw on course resources and enable\nstudents to face a variety of possible real-life scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2.50","Workload":"0-18-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4359Z","ModuleTitle":"SIAC and Institutional Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Arbitral institutions are important stakeholders in the field\nof international arbitration, but the nature and importance\nof their role have often been overlooked. The course seeks\nto introduce participants to the role and function of arbitral\ninstitutions in the practice of international arbitration, and to\nthe complex issues that arbitral institutions face in the\nadministration of arbitrations, appointment of arbitrators,\nissuing arbitral rules and practice notes and in guiding and\nshaping the development of international arbitration. The\ncourse will be taught by visiting lecturers from the Board,\nCourt of Arbitration and Secretariat of the Singapore\nInternational Arbitration Centre (SIAC).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2.50","Workload":"0-18-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\nAt least one prior course in international arbitration.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4396","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4397","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4398","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4403","ModuleTitle":"Family Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The course covers the non-Muslim family law in Singapore including the areas of the formation and termination of marriage, legal regulation of the husband-wife and the parent-child relationships and legal regulation of the economic aspects of family life. It also introduces students to the relationship between this law and the Muslim family law in Singapore as well as the issues that arise from contacts with foreign marriage laws. The course is aimed at senior law students. Teaching is through discussion of assigned reading materials over two seminars each week. Students must make substantial preparation before classes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4405A","ModuleTitle":"LAW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Students will first be provided with an overview of what the various intellectual\r\nproperty (IP) rights in Singapore are. Thereafter, this module will launch into the specifics of the main IP rights including copyright, patents and trade marks. For each of these IP rights, selected issues relating to their subsistence (how does it arise; is registration needed; what are the registration criteria) and infringement (what exclusive rights the IP owner has; what defences are available) will be examined very closely. Students will also be encouraged to explore the inter-relationship between these IP rights on specific issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4405B/LL5405B/LL6405B Law of IP & LL4070/LL5070/LC5070/LL6070 Foundations\r\nof IP Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5002V","ModuleTitle":"Admiralty Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce the various concepts relating to the admiralty action in rem, which is the primary means by which a maritime claim is enforced. Topics will include: the nature of an action in rem; the subject matter of admiralty jurisdiction; the invocation of admiralty jurisdiction involving the arrest of offending and sister ships; the procedure for the arrest of ships; liens encountered in admiralty practice: statutory, maritime and possessory liens; the priorities governing maritime claims; and time bars and limitations. This course is essential to persons who intend to practice shipping law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5002.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5004V","ModuleTitle":"Aviation Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an insight into international civil aviation and the legal and regulatory issues facing airlines, governments and the common passenger. Issues raised include public air law and policy, aviation security in light of recent global developments and private air law. Emphasis will be placed on issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, given Singapore's status as a major aviation hub and the exponential growth of the industry in the Asia-Pacific. Topics to be discussed include the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, bilateral services agreements, aircraft safety, terrorism and aviation security and carrier liability for death or injury to passengers. Competition among airlines will also be analysed, including business strategies such as code-sharing, frequent flier schemes and alliances. The severe competitive environment introduced by weakening economies, war and terrorism will also be discussed. This course will be relevant for individuals with a keen interest in air travel, and is designed for those interested in joining the aviation industry or large law firms with an aviation practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5008AV","ModuleTitle":"Carriage of Goods By Sea","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on the different transport documents which are used in contracts for the carriage of goods by sea. This will include bills of lading, sea waybills, delivery orders. The course will examine the rights and liabilities of\r\nthe parties to such contracts, including the shipowner, the charterer, the cargo owner, the lawful holder of the bill of lading etc. Major international conventions on carriage of goods, such as the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, the Hamburg Rules, and the Rotterdam Rules will also be examined. This course is of fundamental importance to those individuals contemplating a career in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Carriage of Goods By Sea.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5009V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Legal Tradition And Legal Chinese","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This is a skills course conducted entirely in Mandarin and is intended for students who possess a knowledge of basic Chinese. Unfamiliarity with Chinese legal materials and inability to comprehend legal Chinese are common disadvantages faced by Singapore lawyers advising clients who do business in China. This course aims to deal with this. Students are given selected Chinese legal articles, statutes, court judgments and other legal documents and instruments to read and are required to undertake simple practice assignments in Chinese. They are expected to be able to explain Chinese legal concepts in Chinese. Aspects of Chinese legal culture will also be covered in the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Students must have obtained a B4 and above in CL or CL2 (AO Level) or B4 and above in Higher Chinese (HCL or CL1)","Preclusion":"Exchange students from law schools in China and post-graduate students who are graduates of law schools in China are precluded from taking this course for credit.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5021V","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is aimed at giving students an overview of environmental law and its development, including the legal and administrative structures for their implementation, from the international, regional and national perspectives. It will focus on hard laws (legal instruments, statutory laws, international and regional conventions) and soft laws (Declarations, Charters etc.). In particular, it will examine the basic elements of pollution laws relating to air, water, waste, hazardous substances and noise; as well as nature conservation laws and laws governing environmental impact assessments. Singapore's laws and the laws of selected ASEAN countries will be examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5022V","ModuleTitle":"Globalization And International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Apart from the instruments of the World Trade Organization, there are other institutions and techniques which regulate international trade.  The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund regulate certain aspects of trade.  There are multilateral instruments which deal with issues such as corruption, ethical business standards, investment protection, competition and the regulation of financial services.  The jurisdictional reach of large powers over international markets also provides means of self-interested regulation.  The international regulation of new technologies such as internet and biotechnology pose novel problems.  This course addresses the issues that arise in this area in the theoretical and political contect of globalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5022","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5029V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence.  Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards.  Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958.  This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of  goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5030V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Litigation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Globalisation has made it more important for lawyers to be knowledgeable about the international aspects of litigation. This course focuses on the jurisdictional techniques most relevant to international commercial litigation: in personam jurisdiction, forum non conveniens, interim protective measures, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, public policy, and an outline of choice of law issues for commercial contracts. The course, taught from the perspective of Singapore law, based largely on the common law, is designed to give an insight into the world of international litigation. These skills are relevant to not only litigation lawyers, but also lawyers planning international transactions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5030","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5031V","ModuleTitle":"International  Environmental Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"International law traditionally concerns itself with the relations between states, yet environmental problems transcend borders. International environmental law demonstrates how international norms can affect national sovereignty on matters of common concern. The course surveys international treaties concerning the atmosphere and the conservation of nature, and connections to trade and economic development. Institutions and principles to promote compliance and cooperation are also examined. The course will assist students in their understanding of international law-making. It would be of use to those interested in careers involving international law, both for the government and public sector and those in international trade and investment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5031","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5032V","ModuleTitle":"International Investment Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the nature of risks to foreign investment and the elimination of those risks through legal means. As a prelude, it discusses the different economic theories on foreign investment, the formation of foreign investment contracts and the methods of eliminating potential risks through contractual provisions. It then examines the different types of interferences with foreign investment and looks at the nature of the treaty protection available against such interference. It concludes by examining the different methods of dispute settlement available in the area. The techniques of arbitration of investment disputes available are fully explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5032","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5033V","ModuleTitle":"International Legal Process","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course takes a problem-oriented approach to public international law. Its primary objective is to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of public international law and a framework for analysing international legal disputes. The focus will be a past problem from the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. This will be used to illustrate the basic principles of public international law applicable in an international dispute. Its second objective is to teach students how to research points of international law and to construct persuasive arguments based on legal precedent, general principles, policy and facts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5033","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5045V","ModuleTitle":"Negotiation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is a skills-based workshop and is designed to assist participants in learning about and attaining a basic level of competency as a negotiator. This is particularly important as lawyers commonly engage in negotiation as part of their practice. Topics covered include: Interest-based negotiation vs Position-based negotiation; Preparing for a negotiation; Creating and Claiming Value; and Overcoming Impasse. This workshop is targeted at self-motivated students interested in learning and developing interpersonal and negotiation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed Negotiation Workshop or its equivalent elsewhere. Not open to incoming exchange students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5049V","ModuleTitle":"Principles Of Conflict Of Laws","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The subject of conflict of laws addresses three questions: Which country should hear the case? What law should be applied? What is the effect of its adjudication in another country? This course includes an outline of jurisdiction and judgments techniques, but will focus on problems in choice of law, and issues in the exclusion of foreign law. Coverage includes problems in contract and torts, and other areas may be selected from time to time. This course is complementary to International Commercial Litigation, but it stands on its own as an introduction to theories and methodologies in the conflict of laws.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5049.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5056BV","ModuleTitle":"Tax Planning And Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundation course seeks to acquaint participants with a basic working knowledge of income tax and goods and services tax issues faced by companies and individuals. It will illustrate the extent to which tax avoidance is acceptable under the rules for deductions, capital allowances and losses. In addition, the taxation of income from employment income, trade and investments will be highlighted. Tax planning opportunities arising from the differences in tax treatment of sole proprietors, partnerships and companies will be highlighted. On policy issues, concepts including economics of taxation, international trends and tax reform will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law (LC2008) or its equivalent in a developed common law jurisdiction","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5060B","ModuleTitle":"World Trade Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4199A/LL4199B","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5063V","ModuleTitle":"Business & Finance For Lawyers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"To provide law students who intend to read commercial law electives with a foundation in accounting, finance and other related business concepts.   It covers topics such as interpretation and analysis of standard financial statements, the types of players and instruments in the financial markets and the basic framework of a business investment market.The course will employ a hypothetical simulation where lawyers advise on several proposals involving the acquisition and disposal of assets by a client. The issues covered in the hypothetical will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.  \r\n(b) Company Law or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently)","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5063.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5067","ModuleTitle":"COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL LAW","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5069V","ModuleTitle":"European Union Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5076V","ModuleTitle":"IT Law I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. Issues to be examined include the conduct of electronic commerce, cybercrimes, electronic evidence, privacy and data protection.  (This course will not cover the intellectual property issues, which are addressed instead in \"IT Law: IP Issues\".)  Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology and policy will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5076.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5077V","ModuleTitle":"IT Law II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. The focus of this course will be on the intellectual property issues such as copyright in software and electronic materials, software patents, electronic databases, trade marks, domain names and rights management information.  Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology, policy and economic rights will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5077.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5089V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Corporate & Securities Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the laws and the relevant legislation governing the main forms of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China such as equity joint ventures, contractual joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned enterprises and limited liability companies.The aim is to provide students with a critical understanding of the FDI regime in China as well as an understanding of the relationship between the FDI governing laws and other general laws so as to provide updated and accurate information and enable proper legal advice to be given in this area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4089.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5094V","ModuleTitle":"Law & Practice - The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is the acquisition and development of legal skills through working on live cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers.  Developed as an extension to the NUS Legal Skills Programme, the NUS CLE programme has a strong pro bono emphasis.  Students will undertake legal work including civil and family litigation through the Legal Aid Bureau; criminal defence; and transactional, structuring, and governance advice for social service organisations, charities and NGOs.  Clinical staff with teaching and practice experience supervise students individually.  This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nNUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5100","ModuleTitle":"Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course takes students to the areas of significance in the field of dispute resolution in China, particularly with respect to the resolution of commercial disputes where arbitration plays a major role in today’s China. Major methods of dispute resolution will be examined, such as arbitration, civil litigation, and mediation (as it combines with arbitration and litigation). Some topical issues pertinent to commercial disputes such as corporate litigation, securities enforcement, recognition and enforcement of foreign civil judgments, civil justice reform, and regional judicial assistance in the Greater China region will be looked into in the course as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4100V/LL5100V/LL6100V Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5102","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TORTS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Torts is designed to build on and further your knowledge of tort law.\r\nThe course is divided into two parts. In Part One, we will examine some fundamental concepts and debates surrounding tort law. The objective is to understand what is distinctive about torts and how torts are important in a civilised system of law. In Part Two, we will examine torts not already covered in the first year course. This will include consideration of important torts such as defamation, conversion, deceit, conspiracy and breach of statutory duty. These torts will be examined by reference to the best of the literature and by a selection of representative cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5109V","ModuleTitle":"International Law & Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"How does Asia relate to the international community and international law?  The region's rich diversity of states and socieities challenges assumptions of universality and also affects cooperation between states on issues such as human rights violations, environmental harm and the facilitation of freer trade.  Yet a sense of reguinalism within East Asia is growing, with new institutions and mechanisms to deal with these and other contemporary challenges in East Asia.  The seminar will discuss key issues of law and legal approaches in Asia, such as sovereignty, as well as provide for presentations bt students on research subjects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5109.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5134V","ModuleTitle":"Crossing Borders: Law, Migration & Citizenship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Migration is not a new phenomenon but the intensity, frequency and ease with which persons are crossing borders today, both voluntarily and involuntarily, is\r\nunprecedented.\r\n\r\nThis course examines the legal issues impacting a person’s migration path into and in Singapore. We will examine the criteria for admission to Singapore on a temporary or permanent basis, the evolution of immigration and nationality laws, as well as the domestic responses to the growing global problem of human trafficking.\r\n\r\nTheoretical perspectives on migration and citizenship are examined with a view to a range of normative questions including: How should constitutional democracies respond to and balance rights claims by citizens, residents, and others within their borders?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5134.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5148","ModuleTitle":"Secured Transactions Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a comparative study of the law of secured transactions across the common law world. The first part covers the English law of security and title financing in depth.  The second part looks at the notice filing model originally introduced in UCC Article 9 and now enacted as PPSAs in several other jurisdictions.  The third part looks at reform of secured transactions law around the world, and, in particular, the Cape Town Convention and the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide and Model Law.  This course will be of interest to anyone interested in the debt side of corporate finance, as well as those interested in transnational commercial law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Credit & Security (LL4019/LL5019/LL6019; LL4019V/LL5019V/LL6019V)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5164V","ModuleTitle":"International Projects Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is intended to introduce students to the practice and law relating to international projects and infrastructure. The various methods of procurement and the construction process involved will be reviewed in conjunction with standard forms that are used internationally - such as the FIDIC, JCT and NEC forms, among others. Familiar issues such as defects, time and cost overruns and the implications therefrom (and how these matters are dealt with in an international context) will also be covered.\r\n\r\nThe course will provide students with an understanding of how international projects are procured, planned and administered as well as give an insight into how legal and commercial risks are identified, priced, managed and mitigated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5164.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5173V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Corporate Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the core legal characteristics of the corporate form in five major jurisdictions: the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Germany and France. It explains the common agency problems that are inherent in the corporate form and compares the legal strategies that each jurisdiction uses to solve these common problems. The major topics that this comparative examination covers include: agency problems; legal personality and limited liability; basic governance structures; creditor protection; related party transactions; significant corporate actions; control transactions; issuer and investor protection; the convergence of corporate law; and, comparative corporate law in developing countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5173.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5185V","ModuleTitle":"Government Regulations: Law, Policy & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on law, policy and practice in three regulated areas in Singapore: (1) financial markets & sovereign wealth funds; (2) healthcare; and (3) real property. It adopts a cross-disciplinary and practice-related perspective in its examination of competing and overlapping interests and the relevant theories and principles of state regulation driving these fast-developing areas. It also examines the roles, rights and obligations of the Government as a regulator, the government-linked entities as market actors, businesses and individuals, and considers \"market inefficiencies\" relating to accountability, independence, legitimacy and transparency. Students are required to evaluate current substantive law and institutional norms and processes, review comparative models and approaches in other jurisdictions, and propose a model of optimal regulation in one selected area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5190","ModuleTitle":"Freedom of Speech: Critical & Comparative Perspectives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Through examining the jurisprudence in three common law Western liberal democracies of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, this course compares and critiques how the freedom of speech is construed in these jurisdictions. By confronting the complexities of the US First Amendment, the interplay between Articles 8 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Australian implied constitutional guarantee, one is exposed to different theoretical, practical and often controversial approaches in the protection of free speech. Cases covered span the spectrum from flag burning to duck shooting, from the Gay Olympics to the Barbie Doll, from regulating the display of offensive art to protecting the privacy of a supermodel.\r\nMode of Assessment: 1 Research Paper (70%) - [to be handed in week 13]; Class Performance - 30%.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\r\nSingapore Legal System (LC1005); Public law (LC2007).","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5197V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative State and Religion in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"How do Southeast Asian constitutions accommodate religion? Is secularism necessary for democracy? Do public religions undermine religious freedom? These are some of the questions we will be engaging with in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5197.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5203","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5214","ModuleTitle":"International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module explores principles and rules relating to the exploration for, development and production of oil and gas (upstream operations). The main focus of the module is on the examination of different arrangements governing the\r\nlegal relationship between states and international oil companies, such as modern concessions, productionsharing agreements, joint ventures, service and hybrid contracts. The agreements governing the relationships between companies involved in upstream petroleum operations (joint operating and unitisation agreements) will also be examined. The module will further explore the\r\nissues of dispute settlement, expropriation, stability of contracts and a relevant international institutional and legal framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5219","ModuleTitle":"The Trial of Jesus in Western Legal Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The Trial of Jesusis an excellent case for students to learn how to conduct non-practical studies of legal and normative issues. It is, arguably, the most consequential\r\nlegal event in the evolution of Western Civilization. We will examine the historical, political, and legal background to the Trial, and, especially, the procedural propriety of\r\nthe Trial. Questions to be explored include: Were hisprocedural rights preserved during his trial before the Sanhedrin? Was histrial a miscarriage of justice? Through\r\nreflecting upon these and other questions, we will explore if and how thistrialshaped the Western culture. \r\n\r\nThis module is also concerned with the ‘method’ or ‘process’ of how students digest and integrate ’substance’ or‘content’. Thus,there is emphasis on the significance of understanding and clarifying, the complexity of each and every problem, and not only the importance of offering, or trying to offer, a clever solution to it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5226","ModuleTitle":"Multimodal Transport Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Other than the traditional unimodal contract of carriage, a multimodal contract of carriage requires more than one modality to perform the carriage. Think of a shipment of steel coils, traveling per train from Germany to the Netherlands, then by sea to Singapore where the last stretch to the end receiver is performed by truck. The course deals with all the legal aspects of such a multimodal contract of carriage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5244V","ModuleTitle":"CRIMINAL PRACTICE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The administration of criminal justice in Singapore relies on an ethical, professional and skilled disposition and management of criminal cases. A good criminal practitioner needs a sound grounding in criminal law and criminal procedure, and a strong base of written and oral advocacy and communication skills. This is an experiential course that takes students through a case from taking instructions all the way through to an appeal, using the structure of the criminal process to teach criminal law, procedure and advocacy skills. Taught primarily by criminal law practitioners, this course will give an insight into the realities of criminal practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students taking this module will be precluded from LL4208/LL5208/LL6208 & LL4208V/LL5208V/LL6208V ACLP, and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5263V","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module examines in interaction between IPRs and competition policy\r\nfrom two broad perspectives: the endogenous operation of competition policy\r\nfrom within IPR frameworks (copyright, designs, trade marks and patents),\r\nand the exogenous limitations placed by competition law rules on an IP\r\nholder’s freedom to exploit his IPRs. Students enrolled in this module are\r\nexpected to have completed a basic intellectual property module – an\r\nunderstanding of what IPRs protect, the nature of the exclusive rights they\r\nconfer and how they may be exploited will be presumed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"IP and Competition Law (LL4075V/LL5075V/LL6075V;\r\nLL4075/LL5075/LL6075)","Corequisite":"Law of Intellectual Property A (LL4405A/LL5405A/LL6405A/LC5405A)  Law of Intellectual Property B (LL4405B/LL5405B/LL6405B/LC5405B)  Foundations of IP Law (LL4070V/LL5070V/LL6070V/LC5070V; LL4070/LL5070/LL6070/LC5070]"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5276","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Contract Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Contract Law invites students to examine selected topics from contract law in greater detail and conceptual depth. Questions include:\r\n- What does contractual intention mean?\r\n- Should the doctrine of consideration be abolished?\r\n- Should promissory estoppel be a sword?\r\n- What is the justification for mitigation and remoteness?\r\n- What should be the aim of remedies for breach?\r\n- Should account of profits be available?\r\n- How should contracts be interpreted?\r\n- When should terms be implied?\r\n- Should substantive unfairness be controlled`?\r\n- How does and how should the law deal with change of circumstances?\r\n- How should we understand the vitiating factors?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-8-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent Contract Law","Preclusion":"Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law\r\nLL4187/LL5187/LL6187\r\nLL4187V/LL5187V/LL6187V","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5277V","ModuleTitle":"Medical Law and Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the tools necessary for students to develop and reflect critically upon contemporary ethical and legal issues in medicine and the biosciences. Its substantive content includes and introduction to medical\r\nethics and medical law, health care in Singapore (presented comparatively with select jurisdictions, such as the UK and the USA), and professional regulation. The following key areas will be considered:\r\n- Professional regulation and good governance of medicines;\r\n- Genetics and reproductive technologies (including abortion and pre-natal harm);\r\n- Mental health;\r\n- Regulation of Human Biomedical Research;\r\n- Innovative treatment and clinical research;\r\n- Infectious Diseases;\r\n- Organ transplantation; and\r\n- End-of-life concerns (e.g. advance care plan and advance directive, discontinuation of life sustaining treatment, etc.).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have read LL4400/LL5400/LL6400 BIOMEDICAL LAW & ETHICS are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5285V","ModuleTitle":"International Dispute Settlement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore key legal questions related to\ninternational dispute settlement with a view to providing a\nbroad overview of the field with respect to State-to-State,\nInvestor-State, and commercial disputes. This course will\ninclude a discussion of the various types of international\ndisputes and settlement mechanisms available for their\nresolution. It will explore the law pertaining to dispute\nsettlement before the ICJ, WTO, ITLOS, as well as\ninternational arbitration, both Investor-State arbitration and\ncommercial arbitration. The course will compare these\ndifferent legal processes on issues such as jurisdiction,\nprovisional remedies/measures, equal treatment,\nevidence, and enforcement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4285/LL5285/LL6285/LC5285 International Dispute Settlement","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5287V","ModuleTitle":"ASEAN Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course examines ASEAN’s ongoing metamorphosis into a rules-based, tri-pillared (political-security, economic, and socio-cultural) Community pursuant to the mandate of the 2007 ASEAN Charter. It deals primarily with Law but is also attentive to the Non Law and Quasi Law aspects inherent in ASEAN’s character as an international actor and regional organisation; its purposes and principles; and its operational modalities, processes, and institutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5289V","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module has three distinctive features. First, it compares international commercial arbitration (ICA) international investment arbitration (ISA). Second, it focuses on the evolution of arbitration, in particular, on the development of the procedures and substantive law that have gradually enabled arbitration to become a meaningfully autonomous legal system. Third, it surveys a variety of explanations for why the arbitral order has evolved as it has – into a more “judicial-like” legal order – focusing on the role of arbitral centres, state regulatory competition, and the reasoning of tribunals in their awards.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. At least one prior course in international law or international arbitration, or taken concurrently","Preclusion":"LL4289/LL5289/LL6289 The Evolution of International Arbitration","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5313V","ModuleTitle":"Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Recent years have witnessed more state-to-state and investor-state disputes, with a substantial increase in resources spent on binding arbitration. Mediation and conciliation are rarely attempted and more rarely successful. This course introduces the student to methods of mediation and conciliation on the international law plane, and surveys existing institutional regimes (ie, ICSID,\r\nPCA, SIAC). The focus will then turn to identification and critical analysis of the special legal and policy obstacles to voluntary dispute settlement by states (including SOEs), as well as countervailing incentives. The scope is international, with some readings devoted to Asia. Students will study and critique precedents, and conduct basic mediation/conciliation exercises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. One prior course in international arbitration or public international law, or taken concurrently.","Preclusion":"LL4313/LL5313/LL6313 Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5316V","ModuleTitle":"Restitution of Unjust Enrichment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is about the law of restitution for unjust enrichment. In particular, it is concerned with when a defendant may be compelled to make restitution to a claimant, because the defendant has been unjustly enriched at the claimant’s expense. It does not cover all of the law relating to gain-based remedies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4316/LL5316/LL6316 Restitution of Unjust Enrichment; LL4051/LL5051/LL6051; LL4051V/LL5051V/LL6051V Principles of Restitution","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5317V","ModuleTitle":"International Arbitration in Asian Centres","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will give the students an in-depth look at how cases proceed under the SIAC, HKIAC and MCIA rules, with some  comparative  coverage  of  the  CIETAC  and  KLRCA rules.    Highlighted  will  be  the  salient  features  of  these arbitral institutional rules including the introduction of cutting edge  procedures  such  as  the  emergency  arbitrator  and expedited arbitration procedures and consolidation/joinder.  The course will also provide a comparative analysis of the arbitral legislative framework in Singapore, Hong Kong and India and offer an in-depth analysis, with case studies, of the role of the courts in Singapore, Hong Kong and India in dealing with specific issues such as challenges to tribunal jurisdiction,  enforcement  and  setting  aside  of  awards. Finally, the course will also look at the peculiar relationship between arbitration and mediation in Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4317/LL5317/LL6317 International Arbitration in Asian Centres","Corequisite":"LL4029/LL5029/LC5262/LL6029;  LL4029V/LL5029V/LC5262V/ LL6029V International  Commercial Arbitration; OR  LL4285/LL5285/LC5285/LL6285;  LL4285V/LL5285V/LC5285V/ LL6285V International  Dispute Settlement ; OR their equivalent at another  University"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5320","ModuleTitle":"International Space Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Globally, space-derived products and services combine assets and annual revenues in excess of USD350 billion. The year-on-year growth of the space economy is 9%, three times that of the global economy. This course discusses the international law regulating the use of, and activities in, outer space. It will examine issues such as State responsibility, liability for damage, and environmental protection. It will then debate the law relating to various space sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, military and dual use, resource management, and human spaceflight.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4320V/LL5320V/LL6320V International Space Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5322","ModuleTitle":"Trade Finance Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Trade Finance Law considers the different legal structures used to effect payment under, and disincentives breaches of, international agreements for the supply of goods and services. The course analyses and compares documentary and standby letters of credit, international drafts and forfaiting, performance bonds and first demand guarantees and export credit guarantees. Key topics will include the structure, juridical nature and obligational content of the aforementioned instruments; the nature of the harmonised regimes and their interaction with domestic law; the principle of strict compliance and its relaxation; documentary and non-documentary forms of recourse; the autonomy principle and its exceptions; and the conflict of laws principles applicable to autonomous payment undertakings. The course should be of interest to students who have already studied other components of international trade and/or who have an interest in international banking operations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Students should have covered the core private law subjects of Contract, Tort and Trusts.","Preclusion":"LL4322V/LL5322V/LL6322V Trade Finance Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5323V","ModuleTitle":"Law of Agency","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to familiarise students with the general law of agency. Agency problems are pervasive throughout the law: they are not confined to professional agents nor even to commercial law.  We all act through  and deal with agents the whole time.  In the case of corporations, having no physical personality they can only deal through human agents. Most applications of agency reasoning are in the law of contract, but they also may arise in the law of tort, property and elsewhere.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4323/LL5323/LL6323 Law of Agency","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5327V","ModuleTitle":"Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner’s Perspective","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide a practitioner's perspective on the bread and butter of any transactional practice: mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of non-listed, private companies. It will deal with the structuring of an M&A transaction (the why) and the plain vanilla aspects of documentation (the why and how of basic drafting).  \n\nMany new graduates seem to be unable to see the wood for the trees. They arrive as trainees, with a reasonable grounding in the law, but an inability to apply it to real life situations. The practicalities elude them and they seem to want to follow templates without much understanding of the transaction. This course will attempt to give them a working knowledge of the issues to be considered in structuring a transaction. It will also cover the main features of standard documentation (bearing in mind that there is a discernible industry-standard set of documentation in common law countries) to explain why documents are drafted the way they are.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \nContracts, Property, Equity & Trusts and Company Law.  \nAn ability to engage in discussion in English.","Preclusion":"(1) LL4327/LL5327/LL6327 Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner’s Perspective; \n(2) LL4074/LL5074/LL6074; LL4074V/LL5074V/LL6074V Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A);  \n(3) LL4223/LL5223/LL6223; LL4233V/LL5223V/LL6223V Cross Border Mergers","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5339","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the way that international adjudicators approach fact-finding and factual determinations. The course analyses essential policy questions as to the way legal systems should deal with evidence; considers comparative law perspectives; and aims to integrate these perspectives with practical consideration of the way documents and witnesses are dealt with in international arbitration.  There is no greater divergence between legal families than that pertaining to the treatment of evidence. For international adjudication to meet the needs of participants from all legal families, a proper understanding of comparative approaches and the degree of convergence, is essential to arbitrators and practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4339V/LL5339V/LL6339V Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5345","ModuleTitle":"The Fulfilled Life and the Life of the Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"What is it to lead a fulfilled life? This was the central question\nfor ancient philosophers, in both the east and the west, for\nwhom philosophy was not only theory. It was a method\ndesigned to achieve both rigorous conceptual analysis and\na fulfilled human life. In this course we will explore several\nof the methods philosophers have proposed for leading a\nfulfilled life and consider some of the rich suggestions or\nimplications of these methods for leading a fulfilled life of the\nlaw, the life led by law students, lawyers, judges, and others\ninterested in administering, shaping, or living according to\nlaw.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4345V/LL5345V/LL6345V The Fulfilled Life and the Life\nof the Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5346V","ModuleTitle":"Interim Measures in International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus in detail on provisional and interim\nmeasures in the context of international commercial\narbitration, including emergency arbitrator (EA)\nproceedings. The course will address topics such as the\nnature and scope of provisional and interim relief, the\nauthority of arbitral tribunals (and limitations thereon) to\norder such relief, the concurrent jurisdiction of courts,\nchoice of law issues and the standards for granting interim\nmeasures, issues arising with respect to various categories\nof provisional relief, and judicial enforcement of interim\nmeasures ordered by arbitral tribunals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nInternational Commercial Arbitration\nor\nInternational Dispute Settlement","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"International Commercial Arbitration or International Dispute Settlement"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5348","ModuleTitle":"Monetary Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Money is an all-pervasive legal concept, and an integral\npart of public dealings by the state and most private\ntransactions. The module aims to develop a distinctive\nunderstanding of the legal institution of money, seen as a\nsubject in itself, from private-law and legal-historical\nperspectives.\n\nThe module explains the role of law in the creation of\nmoney and in the ordering of a monetary system. It\nexplains how law has a role to play in recognising and\nenforcing concepts of monetary value in private\ntransactions. It considers the distinctive ways that property\nlaw applies to money, including the role of property law in\ncontrolling the consequences of failed or wrongly-procured\npayment transactions. The module considers the capacity\nof private law to respond to the special problems of\nmonetary transactions involving a foreign currency system,\nand the legal challenges posed by new monetary\ndevelopments such as cyber-currencies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\nLaw of Contract; Principles of Property Law; Equity and Trusts","Preclusion":"LL4348V/LL5348V/LL6348V Monetary Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5349V","ModuleTitle":"Energy Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces international arbitration’s role in resolving energy disputes. Seminars will address both commercial and investment arbitration.The substantive content of national and international energy laws will be discussed together with the procedural specificities of energy disputes. The course will explore the political aspects of energy disputes, both domestic (resource sovereignty) and international (inter-state boundary disputes).\n\nParticipants will study the recent debates on the role of international arbitration vis-à-vis climate change and sustainable development.\n\nThe course incorporates practical exercises that will help participants interested in a career in international arbitration and public international law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4349/LL5349/LL6349 Energy Arbitration","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5350V","ModuleTitle":"Privacy & Data Protection Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to introduce students to the law on privacy and data protection. It examines the various legal mechanisms by which privacy and personal data are protected. While the focus will be Singapore law, students will also be introduced to the laws of other jurisdictions such as the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4350/LL5350/LL6350 Privacy & Data Protection Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5356V","ModuleTitle":"International Investment Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This clinic offers an opportunity for students to apply theory to practice in the field of international investment law. Students will work in small groups (“Project Teams”) under the supervision of Professor(s) and invited experts (“Expert Mentors”) on specific, real-world legal questions of international investment law coming from “real clients” (“Beneficiaries”), such as governments, international organizations, or NGOs. The Project Teams will submit written legal memos and present their projects in the presence of the Beneficiary and other invited guests. The clinic is part of “TradeLab,” a global network of international economic law clinics at leading universities around the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\n\nSpaces are limited and will be allocated based on CV, acquired knowledge of international investment law, and the nature of the projects. \n\nStudents should have taken an international investment law (LL4032V/LL5032V/LL6032V; LL4032/LL5032/LL6032) course before applying.\n\nA CV together with a motivation statement should be submitted to Dr Ayelet Berman via e-mail (cilayel@nus.edu.sg).","Preclusion":"LL4356 / LL5356 / LL6356 International Investment Law Clinic","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5358Z","ModuleTitle":"ICC Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The International Chamber of Commerce and its\nInternational Court of Arbitration have played a leading role\nin the establishment and the development of the\ninternational normative framework that makes arbitration so\nattractive today. This course highlights the historical and\ncontemporary contributions of ICC to this normative\nframework, and covers the key issues with which\npractitioners are faced at the main junctures of ICC\narbitration proceedings, from both a practical and a legal\nperspective. The course features in-class practical\nexercises that draw on course resources and enable\nstudents to face a variety of possible real-life scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2.50","Workload":"0-18-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5359Z","ModuleTitle":"SIAC and Institutional Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Arbitral institutions are important stakeholders in the field\nof international arbitration, but the nature and importance\nof their role have often been overlooked. The course seeks\nto introduce participants to the role and function of arbitral\ninstitutions in the practice of international arbitration, and to\nthe complex issues that arbitral institutions face in the\nadministration of arbitrations, appointment of arbitrators,\nissuing arbitral rules and practice notes and in guiding and\nshaping the development of international arbitration. The\ncourse will be taught by visiting lecturers from the Board,\nCourt of Arbitration and Secretariat of the Singapore\nInternational Arbitration Centre (SIAC).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2.50","Workload":"0-18-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\nAt least one prior course in international arbitration.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5396","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5396V","ModuleTitle":"International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students enrolled in the LLM (IADR) degree with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper not exceeding 10,000 words under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. Students\r\nmay not do a directed research on topics that they have studied in other courses or have previously done research assignments on. Students interested in doing the Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"LC5262V/LL4029V/LL5029V/LL6029V & LC5285V/LL4285V/LL5285V/LL6285V"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5397","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5397V","ModuleTitle":"International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students enrolled in the LLM (IADR) degree with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper not exceeding 10,000 words under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. Students\r\nmay not do a directed research on topics that they have studied in other courses or have previously done research assignments on. Students interested in doing the Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"LC5262V/LL4029V/LL5029V/LL6029V & LC5285V/LL4285V/LL5285V/LL6285V"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5398","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5403","ModuleTitle":"FAMILY LAW","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5405A","ModuleTitle":"LAW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6002V","ModuleTitle":"Admiralty Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce the various concepts relating to the admiralty action in rem, which is the primary means by which a maritime claim is enforced. Topics will include: the nature of an action in rem; the subject matter of admiralty jurisdiction; the invocation of admiralty jurisdiction involving the arrest of offending and sister ships; the procedure for the arrest of ships; liens encountered in admiralty practice: statutory, maritime and possessory liens; the priorities governing maritime claims; and time bars and limitations. This course is essential to persons who intend to practice shipping law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6002.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6004V","ModuleTitle":"Aviation Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an insight into international civil aviation and the legal and regulatory issues facing airlines, governments and the common passenger. Issues raised include public air law and policy, aviation security in light of recent global developments and private air law. Emphasis will be placed on issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, given Singapore's status as a major aviation hub and the exponential growth of the industry in the Asia-Pacific. Topics to be discussed include the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, bilateral services agreements, aircraft safety, terrorism and aviation security and carrier liability for death or injury to passengers. Competition among airlines will also be analysed, including business strategies such as code-sharing, frequent flier schemes and alliances. The severe competitive environment introduced by weakening economies, war and terrorism will also be discussed. This course will be relevant for individuals with a keen interest in air travel, and is designed for those interested in joining the aviation industry or large law firms with an aviation practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6008AV","ModuleTitle":"Carriage of Goods By Sea","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on the different transport documents which are used in contracts for the carriage of goods by sea. This will include bills of lading, sea waybills, delivery orders. The course will examine the rights and liabilities of\r\nthe parties to such contracts, including the shipowner, the charterer, the cargo owner, the lawful holder of the bill of lading etc. Major international conventions on carriage of goods, such as the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, the Hamburg Rules, and the Rotterdam Rules will also be examined. This course is of fundamental importance to those individuals contemplating a career in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Carriage of Goods by Sea.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6009V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Legal Tradition And Legal Chinese","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This is a skills course conducted entirely in Mandarin and is intended for students who possess a knowledge of basic Chinese. Unfamiliarity with Chinese legal materials and inability to comprehend legal Chinese are common disadvantages faced by Singapore lawyers advising clients who do business in China. This course aims to deal with this. Students are given selected Chinese legal articles, statutes, court judgments and other legal documents and instruments to read and are required to undertake simple practice assignments in Chinese. They are expected to be able to explain Chinese legal concepts in Chinese. Aspects of Chinese legal culture will also be covered in the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Students must have obtained a B4 and above in CL or CL2 (AO Level) or B4 and above in Higher Chinese (HCL or CL1)","Preclusion":"Exchange students from law schools in China and post-graduate students who are graduates of law schools in China are precluded from taking this course for credit.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6021V","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is aimed at giving students an overview of environmental law and its development, including the legal and administrative structures for their implementation, from the international, regional and national perspectives. It will focus on hard laws (legal instruments, statutory laws, international and regional conventions) and soft laws (Declarations, Charters etc.). In particular, it will examine the basic elements of pollution laws relating to air, water, waste, hazardous substances and noise; as well as nature conservation laws and laws governing environmental impact assessments. Singapore's laws and the laws of selected ASEAN countries will be examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6022V","ModuleTitle":"Globalization And International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Apart from the instruments of the World Trade Organization, there are other institutions and techniques which regulate international trade.  The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund regulate certain aspects of trade.  There are multilateral instruments which deal with issues such as corruption, ethical business standards, investment protection, competition and the regulation of financial services.  The jurisdictional reach of large powers over international markets also provides means of self-interested regulation.  The international regulation of new technologies such as internet and biotechnology pose novel problems.  This course addresses the issues that arise in this area in the theoretical and political contect of globalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6022","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6029V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence.  Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards.  Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958.  This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of  goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6030V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Litigation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Globalisation has made it more important for lawyers to be knowledgeable about the international aspects of litigation. This course focuses on the jurisdictional techniques most relevant to international commercial litigation: in personam jurisdiction, forum non conveniens, interim protective measures, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, public policy, and an outline of choice of law issues for commercial contracts. The course, taught from the perspective of Singapore law, based largely on the common law, is designed to give an insight into the world of international litigation. These skills are relevant to not only litigation lawyers, but also lawyers planning international transactions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6030","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6031V","ModuleTitle":"International  Environmental Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"International law traditionally concerns itself with the relations between states, yet environmental problems transcend borders. International environmental law demonstrates how international norms can affect national sovereignty on matters of common concern. The course surveys international treaties concerning the atmosphere and the conservation of nature, and connections to trade and economic development. Institutions and principles to promote compliance and cooperation are also examined. The course will assist students in their understanding of international law-making. It would be of use to those interested in careers involving international law, both for the government and public sector and those in international trade and investment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6031","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6032V","ModuleTitle":"International Investment Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the nature of risks to foreign investment and the elimination of those risks through legal means. As a prelude, it discusses the different economic theories on foreign investment, the formation of foreign investment contracts and the methods of eliminating potential risks through contractual provisions. It then examines the different types of interferences with foreign investment and looks at the nature of the treaty protection available against such interference. It concludes by examining the different methods of dispute settlement available in the area. The techniques of arbitration of investment disputes available are fully explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6032","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6033V","ModuleTitle":"International Legal Process","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course takes a problem-oriented approach to public international law. Its primary objective is to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of public international law and a framework for analysing international legal disputes. The focus will be a past problem from the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. This will be used to illustrate the basic principles of public international law applicable in an international dispute. Its second objective is to teach students how to research points of international law and to construct persuasive arguments based on legal precedent, general principles, policy and facts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6033","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6045V","ModuleTitle":"Negotiation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is a skills-based workshop and is designed to assist participants in learning about and attaining a basic level of competency as a negotiator. This is particularly important as lawyers commonly engage in negotiation as part of their practice. Topics covered include: Interest-based negotiation vs Position-based negotiation; Preparing for a negotiation; Creating and Claiming Value; and Overcoming Impasse. This workshop is targeted at self-motivated students interested in learning and developing interpersonal and negotiation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed Negotiation Workshop or its equivalent elsewhere. Not open to incoming exchange students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6049V","ModuleTitle":"Principles Of Conflict Of Laws","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The subject of conflict of laws addresses three questions: Which country should hear the case? What law should be applied? What is the effect of its adjudication in another country? This course includes an outline of jurisdiction and judgments techniques, but will focus on problems in choice of law, and issues in the exclusion of foreign law. Coverage includes problems in contract and torts, and other areas may be selected from time to time. This course is complementary to International Commercial Litigation, but it stands on its own as an introduction to theories and methodologies in the conflict of laws.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6049.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6056BV","ModuleTitle":"Tax Planning And Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This foundation course seeks to acquaint participants with a basic working knowledge of income tax and goods and services tax issues faced by companies and individuals. It will illustrate the extent to which tax avoidance is acceptable under the rules for deductions, capital allowances and losses. In addition, the taxation of income from employment income, trade and investments will be highlighted. Tax planning opportunities arising from the differences in tax treatment of sole proprietors, partnerships and companies will be highlighted. On policy issues, concepts including economics of taxation, international trends and tax reform will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law (LC2008) or its equivalent in a developed common law jurisdiction","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6060B","ModuleTitle":"World Trade Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4199A/LL4199B","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6063V","ModuleTitle":"Business & Finance For Lawyers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"To provide law students who intend to read commercial law electives with a foundation in accounting, finance and other related business concepts.   It covers topics such as interpretation and analysis of standard financial statements, the types of players and instruments in the financial markets and the basic framework of a business investment market.The course will employ a hypothetical simulation where lawyers advise on several proposals involving the acquisition and disposal of assets by a client. The issues covered in the hypothetical will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.  \r\n(b) Company Law or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently)","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6063.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6067","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Criminal Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6069V","ModuleTitle":"European Union Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6076V","ModuleTitle":"IT Law I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. Issues to be examined include the conduct of electronic commerce, cybercrimes, electronic evidence, privacy and data protection.  (This course will not cover the intellectual property issues, which are addressed instead in \"IT Law: IP Issues\".)  Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology and policy will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6076.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6077V","ModuleTitle":"IT Law II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. The focus of this course will be on the intellectual property issues such as copyright in software and electronic materials, software patents, electronic databases, trade marks, domain names and rights management information.  Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology, policy and economic rights will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6077.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6089V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Corporate & Securities Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the laws and the relevant legislation governing the main forms of foreign direct investment (FDI) in China such as equity joint ventures, contractual joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned enterprises and limited liability companies.The aim is to provide students with a critical understanding of the FDI regime in China as well as an understanding of the relationship between the FDI governing laws and other general laws so as to provide updated and accurate information and enable proper legal advice to be given in this area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4089.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6094V","ModuleTitle":"Law & Practice - The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is the acquisition and development of legal skills through working on live cases under the supervision of qualified lawyers.  Developed as an extension to the NUS Legal Skills Programme, the NUS CLE programme has a strong pro bono emphasis.  Students will undertake legal work including civil and family litigation through the Legal Aid Bureau; criminal defence; and transactional, structuring, and governance advice for social service organisations, charities and NGOs.  Clinical staff with teaching and practice experience supervise students individually.  This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nNUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6100","ModuleTitle":"Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course takes students to the areas of significance in the field of dispute resolution in China, particularly with respect to the resolution of commercial disputes where arbitration plays a major role in today’s China. Major methods of dispute resolution will be examined, such as arbitration, civil litigation, and mediation (as it combines with arbitration and litigation). Some topical issues pertinent to commercial disputes such as corporate litigation, securities enforcement, recognition and enforcement of foreign civil judgments, civil justice reform, and regional judicial assistance in the Greater China region will be looked into in the course as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4100V/LL5100V/LL6100V Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6102","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TORTS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Torts is designed to build on and further your knowledge of tort law.\r\nThe course is divided into two parts. In Part One, we will examine some fundamental concepts and debates surrounding tort law. The objective is to understand what is distinctive about torts and how torts are important in a civilised system of law. In Part Two, we will examine torts not already covered in the first year course. This will include consideration of important torts such as defamation, conversion, deceit, conspiracy and breach of statutory duty. These torts will be examined by reference to the best of the literature and by a selection of representative cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6109V","ModuleTitle":"International Law & Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"How does Asia relate to the international community and international law?  The region's rich diversity of states and socieities challenges assumptions of universality and also affects cooperation between states on issues such as human rights violations, environmental harm and the facilitation of freer trade.  Yet a sense of reguinalism within East Asia is growing, with new institutions and mechanisms to deal with these and other contemporary challenges in East Asia.  The seminar will discuss key issues of law and legal approaches in Asia, such as sovereignty, as well as provide for presentations bt students on research subjects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6109.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6134V","ModuleTitle":"Crossing Borders: Law, Migration & Citizenship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Migration is not a new phenomenon but the intensity, frequency and ease with which persons are crossing borders today, both voluntarily and involuntarily, is\r\nunprecedented.\r\n\r\nThis course examines the legal issues impacting a person’s migration path into and in Singapore. We will examine the criteria for admission to Singapore on a temporary or permanent basis, the evolution of immigration and nationality laws, as well as the domestic responses to the growing global problem of human trafficking.\r\n\r\nTheoretical perspectives on migration and citizenship are examined with a view to a range of normative questions including: How should constitutional democracies respond to and balance rights claims by citizens, residents, and others within their borders?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6134","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6148","ModuleTitle":"Secured Transactions Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a comparative study of the law of secured transactions across the common law world. The first part covers the English law of security and title financing in depth.  The second part looks at the notice filing model originally introduced in UCC Article 9 and now enacted as PPSAs in several other jurisdictions.  The third part looks at reform of secured transactions law around the world, and, in particular, the Cape Town Convention and the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide and Model Law.  This course will be of interest to anyone interested in the debt side of corporate finance, as well as those interested in transnational commercial law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Credit & Security (LL4019/LL5019/LL6019; LL4019V/LL5019V/LL6019V)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6164V","ModuleTitle":"International Projects Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is intended to introduce students to the practice and law relating to international projects and infrastructure. The various methods of procurement and the construction process involved will be reviewed in conjunction with standard forms that are used internationally - such as the FIDIC, JCT and NEC forms, among others. Familiar issues such as defects, time and cost overruns and the implications therefrom (and how these matters are dealt with in an international context) will also be covered.\r\n\r\nThe course will provide students with an understanding of how international projects are procured, planned and administered as well as give an insight into how legal and commercial risks are identified, priced, managed and mitigated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6164.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6173V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Corporate Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the core legal characteristics of the corporate form in five major jurisdictions: the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Germany and France. It explains the common agency problems that are inherent in the corporate form and compares the legal strategies that each jurisdiction uses to solve these common problems. The major topics that this comparative examination covers include: agency problems; legal personality and limited liability; basic governance structures; creditor protection; related party transactions; significant corporate actions; control transactions; issuer and investor protection; the convergence of corporate law; and, comparative corporate law in developing countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6173.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6185V","ModuleTitle":"Government Regulations: Law, Policy & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on law, policy and practice in three regulated areas in Singapore: (1) financial markets & sovereign wealth funds; (2) healthcare; and (3) real property. It adopts a cross-disciplinary and practice-related perspective in its examination of competing and overlapping interests and the relevant theories and principles of state regulation driving these fast-developing areas. It also examines the roles, rights and obligations of the Government as a regulator, the government-linked entities as market actors, businesses and individuals, and considers \"market inefficiencies\" relating to accountability, independence, legitimacy and transparency. Students are required to evaluate current substantive law and institutional norms and processes, review comparative models and approaches in other jurisdictions, and propose a model of optimal regulation in one selected area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6190","ModuleTitle":"Freedom of Speech: Critical & Comparative Perspectives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Through examining the jurisprudence in three common law Western liberal democracies of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, this course compares and critiques how the freedom of speech is construed in these jurisdictions. By confronting the complexities of the US First Amendment, the interplay between Articles 8 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Australian implied constitutional guarantee, one is exposed to different theoretical, practical and often controversial approaches in the protection of free speech. Cases covered span the spectrum from flag burning to duck shooting, from the Gay Olympics to the Barbie Doll, from regulating the display of offensive art to protecting the privacy of a supermodel.\r\nMode of Assessment: 1 Research Paper (70%) - [to be handed in week 13]; Class Performance - 30%.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\r\nSingapore Legal System (LC1005); Public law (LC2007).","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6197V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative State and Religion in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"How do Southeast Asian constitutions accommodate religion? Is secularism necessary for democracy? Do public religions undermine religious freedom? These are some of the questions we will be engaging with in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6197.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6203","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6214","ModuleTitle":"International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module explores principles and rules relating to the exploration for, development and production of oil and gas (upstream operations). The main focus of the module is on the examination of different arrangements governing the\r\nlegal relationship between states and international oil companies, such as modern concessions, productionsharing agreements, joint ventures, service and hybrid contracts. The agreements governing the relationships between companies involved in upstream petroleum operations (joint operating and unitisation agreements) will also be examined. The module will further explore the\r\nissues of dispute settlement, expropriation, stability of contracts and a relevant international institutional and legal framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6219","ModuleTitle":"The Trial of Jesus in Western Legal Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The Trial of Jesusis an excellent case for students to learn how to conduct non-practical studies of legal and normative issues. It is, arguably, the most consequential\r\nlegal event in the evolution of Western Civilization. We will examine the historical, political, and legal background to the Trial, and, especially, the procedural propriety of\r\nthe Trial. Questions to be explored include: Were hisprocedural rights preserved during his trial before the Sanhedrin? Was histrial a miscarriage of justice? Through\r\nreflecting upon these and other questions, we will explore if and how thistrialshaped the Western culture. \r\n\r\nThis module is also concerned with the ‘method’ or ‘process’ of how students digest and integrate ’substance’ or‘content’. Thus,there is emphasis on the significance of understanding and clarifying, the complexity of each and every problem, and not only the importance of offering, or trying to offer, a clever solution to it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6226","ModuleTitle":"Multimodal Transport Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Other than the traditional unimodal contract of carriage, a multimodal contract of carriage requires more than one modality to perform the carriage. Think of a shipment of steel coils, traveling per train from Germany to the Netherlands, then by sea to Singapore where the last stretch to the end receiver is performed by truck. The course deals with all the legal aspects of such a multimodal contract of carriage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6244V","ModuleTitle":"CRIMINAL PRACTICE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The administration of criminal justice in Singapore relies on an ethical, professional and skilled disposition and management of criminal cases. A good criminal practitioner needs a sound grounding in criminal law and criminal procedure, and a strong base of written and oral advocacy and communication skills. This is an experiential course that takes students through a case from taking instructions all the way through to an appeal, using the structure of the criminal process to teach criminal law, procedure and advocacy skills. Taught primarily by criminal law practitioners, this course will give an insight into the realities of criminal practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students taking this module will be precluded from LL4208/LL5208/LL6208 & LL4208V/LL5208V/LL6208V ACLP, and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6263V","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module examines in interaction between IPRs and competition policy\r\nfrom two broad perspectives: the endogenous operation of competition policy\r\nfrom within IPR frameworks (copyright, designs, trade marks and patents),\r\nand the exogenous limitations placed by competition law rules on an IP\r\nholder’s freedom to exploit his IPRs. Students enrolled in this module are\r\nexpected to have completed a basic intellectual property module – an\r\nunderstanding of what IPRs protect, the nature of the exclusive rights they\r\nconfer and how they may be exploited will be presumed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"IP and Competition Law (LL4075V/LL5075V/LL6075V;\r\nLL4075/LL5075/LL6075)","Corequisite":"Law of Intellectual Property A (LL4405A/LL5405A/LL6405A/LC5405A)  Law of Intellectual Property B (LL4405B/LL5405B/LL6405B/LC5405B)  Foundations of IP Law (LL4070V/LL5070V/LL6070V/LC5070V; LL4070/LL5070/LL6070/LC5070]"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6276","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Contract Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Contract Law invites students to examine selected topics from contract law in greater detail and conceptual depth. Questions include:\r\n- What does contractual intention mean?\r\n- Should the doctrine of consideration be abolished?\r\n- Should promissory estoppel be a sword?\r\n- What is the justification for mitigation and remoteness?\r\n- What should be the aim of remedies for breach?\r\n- Should account of profits be available?\r\n- How should contracts be interpreted?\r\n- When should terms be implied?\r\n- Should substantive unfairness be controlled`?\r\n- How does and how should the law deal with change of circumstances?\r\n- How should we understand the vitiating factors?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-8-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent Contract Law","Preclusion":"Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law\r\nLL4187/LL5187/LL6187\r\nLL4187V/LL5187V/LL6187V","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6277V","ModuleTitle":"Medical Law and Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the tools necessary for students to develop and reflect critically upon contemporary ethical and legal issues in medicine and the biosciences. Its substantive content includes and introduction to medical\r\nethics and medical law, health care in Singapore (presented comparatively with select jurisdictions, such as the UK and the USA), and professional regulation. The following key areas will be considered:\r\n- Professional regulation and good governance of medicines;\r\n- Genetics and reproductive technologies (including abortion and pre-natal harm);\r\n- Mental health;\r\n- Regulation of Human Biomedical Research;\r\n- Innovative treatment and clinical research;\r\n- Infectious Diseases;\r\n- Organ transplantation; and\r\n- End-of-life concerns (e.g. advance care plan and advance directive, discontinuation of life sustaining treatment, etc.).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have read LL4400/LL5400/LL6400 BIOMEDICAL LAW & ETHICS are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6285V","ModuleTitle":"International Dispute Settlement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore key legal questions related to\ninternational dispute settlement with a view to providing a\nbroad overview of the field with respect to State-to-State,\nInvestor-State, and commercial disputes. This course will\ninclude a discussion of the various types of international\ndisputes and settlement mechanisms available for their\nresolution. It will explore the law pertaining to dispute\nsettlement before the ICJ, WTO, ITLOS, as well as\ninternational arbitration, both Investor-State arbitration and\ncommercial arbitration. The course will compare these\ndifferent legal processes on issues such as jurisdiction,\nprovisional remedies/measures, equal treatment,\nevidence, and enforcement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4285/LL5285/LL6285/LC5285 International Dispute Settlement","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6287V","ModuleTitle":"ASEAN Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course examines ASEAN’s ongoing metamorphosis into a rules-based, tri-pillared (political-security, economic, and socio-cultural) Community pursuant to the mandate of the 2007 ASEAN Charter. It deals primarily with Law but is also attentive to the Non Law and Quasi Law aspects inherent in ASEAN’s character as an international actor and regional organisation; its purposes and principles; and its operational modalities, processes, and institutions. \n \nStudents will grasp the complexities of ASEAN’s conversion to the rule of law and rule of institutions within the context of international law and its frameworks; national competences and jurisdiction; and regional relations and realpolitik.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6289V","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module has three distinctive features. First, it compares international commercial arbitration (ICA) international investment arbitration (ISA). Second, it focuses on the evolution of arbitration, in particular, on the development of the procedures and substantive law that have gradually enabled arbitration to become a meaningfully autonomous legal system. Third, it surveys a variety of explanations for why the arbitral order has evolved as it has – into a more “judicial-like” legal order – focusing on the role of arbitral centres, state regulatory competition, and the reasoning of tribunals in their awards.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. At least one prior course in international law or international arbitration, or taken concurrently","Preclusion":"LL4289/LL5289/LL6289 The Evolution of International Arbitration","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6313V","ModuleTitle":"Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Recent years have witnessed more state-to-state and investor-state disputes, with a substantial increase in resources spent on binding arbitration. Mediation and conciliation are rarely attempted and more rarely successful. This course introduces the student to methods of mediation and conciliation on the international law plane, and surveys existing institutional regimes (ie, ICSID,\r\nPCA, SIAC). The focus will then turn to identification and critical analysis of the special legal and policy obstacles to voluntary dispute settlement by states (including SOEs), as well as countervailing incentives. The scope is international, with some readings devoted to Asia. Students will study and critique precedents, and conduct basic mediation/conciliation exercises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. One prior course in international arbitration or public international law, or taken concurrently.","Preclusion":"LL4313/LL5313/LL6313 Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6316V","ModuleTitle":"Restitution of Unjust Enrichment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course is about the law of restitution for unjust enrichment. In particular, it is concerned with when a defendant may be compelled to make restitution to a claimant, because the defendant has been unjustly enriched at the claimant’s expense. It does not cover all of the law relating to gain-based remedies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"LL4316/LL5316/LL6316 Restitution of Unjust Enrichment; LL4051/LL5051/LL6051; LL4051V/LL5051V/LL6051V Principles of Restitution","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6317V","ModuleTitle":"International Arbitration in Asian Centres","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will give the students an in-depth look at how cases proceed under the SIAC, HKIAC and MCIA rules, with some  comparative  coverage  of  the  CIETAC  and  KLRCA rules.    Highlighted  will  be  the  salient  features  of  these arbitral institutional rules including the introduction of cutting edge  procedures  such  as  the  emergency  arbitrator  and expedited arbitration procedures and consolidation/joinder.  The course will also provide a comparative analysis of the arbitral legislative framework in Singapore, Hong Kong and India and offer an in-depth analysis, with case studies, of the role of the courts in Singapore, Hong Kong and India in dealing with specific issues such as challenges to tribunal jurisdiction,  enforcement  and  setting  aside  of  awards. Finally, the course will also look at the peculiar relationship between arbitration and mediation in Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4317/LL5317/LL6317 International Arbitration in Asian Centres","Corequisite":"LL4029/LL5029/LC5262/LL6029;  LL4029V/LL5029V/LC5262V/ LL6029V International  Commercial Arbitration; OR  LL4285/LL5285/LC5285/LL6285;  LL4285V/LL5285V/LC5285V/ LL6285V International  Dispute Settlement ; OR their equivalent at another  University"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6320","ModuleTitle":"International Space Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Globally, space-derived products and services combine assets and annual revenues in excess of USD350 billion. The year-on-year growth of the space economy is 9%, three times that of the global economy. This course discusses the international law regulating the use of, and activities in, outer space. It will examine issues such as State responsibility, liability for damage, and environmental protection. It will then debate the law relating to various space sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, military and dual use, resource management, and human spaceflight.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4320V/LL5320V/LL6320V International Space Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6322","ModuleTitle":"Trade Finance Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Trade Finance Law considers the different legal structures used to effect payment under, and disincentives breaches of, international agreements for the supply of goods and services. The course analyses and compares documentary and standby letters of credit, international drafts and forfaiting, performance bonds and first demand guarantees and export credit guarantees. Key topics will include the structure, juridical nature and obligational content of the aforementioned instruments; the nature of the harmonised regimes and their interaction with domestic law; the principle of strict compliance and its relaxation; documentary and non-documentary forms of recourse; the autonomy principle and its exceptions; and the conflict of laws principles applicable to autonomous payment undertakings. The course should be of interest to students who have already studied other components of international trade and/or who have an interest in international banking operations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Students should have covered the core private law subjects of Contract, Tort and Trusts.","Preclusion":"LL4322V/LL5322V/LL6322V Trade Finance Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6323V","ModuleTitle":"Law of Agency","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to familiarise students with the general law of agency. Agency problems are pervasive throughout the law: they are not confined to professional agents nor even to commercial law.  We all act through  and deal with agents the whole time.  In the case of corporations, having no physical personality they can only deal through human agents. Most applications of agency reasoning are in the law of contract, but they also may arise in the law of tort, property and elsewhere.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4323/LL5323/LL6323 Law of Agency","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6327V","ModuleTitle":"Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner’s Perspective","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide a practitioner's perspective on the bread and butter of any transactional practice: mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of non-listed, private companies. It will deal with the structuring of an M&A transaction (the why) and the plain vanilla aspects of documentation (the why and how of basic drafting).  \n\nMany new graduates seem to be unable to see the wood for the trees. They arrive as trainees, with a reasonable grounding in the law, but an inability to apply it to real life situations. The practicalities elude them and they seem to want to follow templates without much understanding of the transaction. This course will attempt to give them a working knowledge of the issues to be considered in structuring a transaction. It will also cover the main features of standard documentation (bearing in mind that there is a discernible industry-standard set of documentation in common law countries) to explain why documents are drafted the way they are.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \nContracts, Property, Equity & Trusts and Company Law.  \nAn ability to engage in discussion in English.","Preclusion":"(1) LL4327/LL5327/LL6327 Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner’s Perspective; \n(2) LL4074/LL5074/LL6074; LL4074V/LL5074V/LL6074V Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A);  \n(3) LL4223/LL5223/LL6223; LL4233V/LL5223V/LL6223V Cross Border Mergers","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6339","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the way that international adjudicators approach fact-finding and factual determinations. The course analyses essential policy questions as to the way legal systems should deal with evidence; considers comparative law perspectives; and aims to integrate these perspectives with practical consideration of the way documents and witnesses are dealt with in international arbitration.  There is no greater divergence between legal families than that pertaining to the treatment of evidence. For international adjudication to meet the needs of participants from all legal families, a proper understanding of comparative approaches and the degree of convergence, is essential to arbitrators and practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4339V/LL5339V/LL6339V Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6345","ModuleTitle":"The Fulfilled Life and the Life of the Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"What is it to lead a fulfilled life? This was the central question\nfor ancient philosophers, in both the east and the west, for\nwhom philosophy was not only theory. It was a method\ndesigned to achieve both rigorous conceptual analysis and\na fulfilled human life. In this course we will explore several\nof the methods philosophers have proposed for leading a\nfulfilled life and consider some of the rich suggestions or\nimplications of these methods for leading a fulfilled life of the\nlaw, the life led by law students, lawyers, judges, and others\ninterested in administering, shaping, or living according to\nlaw.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4345V/LL5345V/LL6345V The Fulfilled Life and the Life\nof the Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6346V","ModuleTitle":"Interim Measures in International Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus in detail on provisional and interim\nmeasures in the context of international commercial\narbitration, including emergency arbitrator (EA)\nproceedings. The course will address topics such as the\nnature and scope of provisional and interim relief, the\nauthority of arbitral tribunals (and limitations thereon) to\norder such relief, the concurrent jurisdiction of courts,\nchoice of law issues and the standards for granting interim\nmeasures, issues arising with respect to various categories\nof provisional relief, and judicial enforcement of interim\nmeasures ordered by arbitral tribunals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\nInternational Commercial Arbitration\nor\nInternational Dispute Settlement","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"International Commercial Arbitration or International Dispute Settlement"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6348","ModuleTitle":"Monetary Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Money is an all-pervasive legal concept, and an integral\npart of public dealings by the state and most private\ntransactions. The module aims to develop a distinctive\nunderstanding of the legal institution of money, seen as a\nsubject in itself, from private-law and legal-historical\nperspectives.\n\nThe module explains the role of law in the creation of\nmoney and in the ordering of a monetary system. It\nexplains how law has a role to play in recognising and\nenforcing concepts of monetary value in private\ntransactions. It considers the distinctive ways that property\nlaw applies to money, including the role of property law in\ncontrolling the consequences of failed or wrongly-procured\npayment transactions. The module considers the capacity\nof private law to respond to the special problems of\nmonetary transactions involving a foreign currency system,\nand the legal challenges posed by new monetary\ndevelopments such as cyber-currencies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\nLaw of Contract; Principles of Property Law; Equity and Trusts","Preclusion":"LL4348V/LL5348V/LL6348V Monetary Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6349V","ModuleTitle":"Energy Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces international arbitration’s role in resolving energy disputes. Seminars will address both commercial and investment arbitration.The substantive content of national and international energy laws will be discussed together with the procedural specificities of energy disputes. The course will explore the political aspects of energy disputes, both domestic (resource sovereignty) and international (inter-state boundary disputes).\n\nParticipants will study the recent debates on the role of international arbitration vis-à-vis climate change and sustainable development.\n\nThe course incorporates practical exercises that will help participants interested in a career in international arbitration and public international law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4349/LL5349/LL6349 Energy Arbitration","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6350V","ModuleTitle":"Privacy & Data Protection Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to introduce students to the law on privacy and data protection. It examines the various legal mechanisms by which privacy and personal data are protected. While the focus will be Singapore law, students will also be introduced to the laws of other jurisdictions such as the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"LL4350/LL5350/LL6350 Privacy & Data Protection Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6356V","ModuleTitle":"International Investment Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This clinic offers an opportunity for students to apply theory to practice in the field of international investment law. Students will work in small groups (“Project Teams”) under the supervision of Professor(s) and invited experts (“Expert Mentors”) on specific, real-world legal questions of international investment law coming from “real clients” (“Beneficiaries”), such as governments, international organizations, or NGOs. The Project Teams will submit written legal memos and present their projects in the presence of the Beneficiary and other invited guests. The clinic is part of “TradeLab,” a global network of international economic law clinics at leading universities around the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\n\nSpaces are limited and will be allocated based on CV, acquired knowledge of international investment law, and the nature of the projects. \n\nStudents should have taken an international investment law (LL4032V/LL5032V/LL6032V; LL4032/LL5032/LL6032) course before applying.\n\nA CV together with a motivation statement should be submitted to Dr Ayelet Berman via e-mail (cilayel@nus.edu.sg).","Preclusion":"LL4356 / LL5356 / LL6356 International Investment Law Clinic","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6358Z","ModuleTitle":"ICC Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The International Chamber of Commerce and its\nInternational Court of Arbitration have played a leading role\nin the establishment and the development of the\ninternational normative framework that makes arbitration so\nattractive today. This course highlights the historical and\ncontemporary contributions of ICC to this normative\nframework, and covers the key issues with which\npractitioners are faced at the main junctures of ICC\narbitration proceedings, from both a practical and a legal\nperspective. The course features in-class practical\nexercises that draw on course resources and enable\nstudents to face a variety of possible real-life scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2.50","Workload":"0-18-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6359Z","ModuleTitle":"SIAC and Institutional Arbitration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Arbitral institutions are important stakeholders in the field\nof international arbitration, but the nature and importance\nof their role have often been overlooked. The course seeks\nto introduce participants to the role and function of arbitral\ninstitutions in the practice of international arbitration, and to\nthe complex issues that arbitral institutions face in the\nadministration of arbitrations, appointment of arbitrators,\nissuing arbitral rules and practice notes and in guiding and\nshaping the development of international arbitration. The\ncourse will be taught by visiting lecturers from the Board,\nCourt of Arbitration and Secretariat of the Singapore\nInternational Arbitration Centre (SIAC).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2.50","Workload":"0-18-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\nAt least one prior course in international arbitration.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6396","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6397","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRA","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6403","ModuleTitle":"Family Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6405A","ModuleTitle":"LAW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (A)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5002V","ModuleTitle":"Admiralty Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce the various concepts relating to the admiralty action in rem, which is the primary means by which a maritime claim is enforced. Topics will include: the nature of an action in rem; the subject matter of admiralty jurisdiction; the invocation of admiralty jurisdiction involving the arrest of offending and sister ships; the procedure for the arrest of ships; liens encountered in admiralty practice: statutory, maritime and possessory liens; the priorities governing maritime claims; and time bars and limitations. This course is essential to persons who intend to practice shipping law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LLD5002.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LLD5034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5214","ModuleTitle":"International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"The module explores principles and rules relating to the exploration for, development and production of oil and gas (upstream operations). The main focus of the module is on the examination of different arrangements governing the\r\nlegal relationship between states and international oil companies, such as modern concessions, productionsharing agreements, joint ventures, service and hybrid contracts. The agreements governing the relationships between companies involved in upstream petroleum operations (joint operating and unitisation agreements) will also be examined. The module will further explore the\r\nissues of dispute settlement, expropriation, stability of contracts and a relevant international institutional and legal framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5226","ModuleTitle":"Multimodal Transport Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"Other than the traditional unimodal contract of carriage, a multimodal contract of carriage requires more than one modality to perform the carriage. Think of a shipment of steel coils, traveling per train from Germany to the Netherlands, then by sea to Singapore where the last stretch to the end receiver is performed by truck. The course deals with all the legal aspects of such a multimodal contract of carriage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5396","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5397","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LAW)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1102","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Genetics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module covers topics on (i) the patterns of inheritance, (ii) the molecular properties of genes and chromosomes, (iii) transcription and translation, (iv) genetic methods and technology, and (v) genetic analysis of individuals and populations. This will include an in-depth understanding of mendelian patterns of inheritance and variations that could occur due to multiple alleles, lethal genes, chromosomal variations, linkage, gene interaction and other genetic phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the underlying molecular and biochemical basis of inheritance. Quantitative and population genetics will also be discussed with the emphasis of understanding the processes and forces in nature that promote genetic changes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1105","ModuleTitle":"Evolutionary Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Evolutionary biology covers the history of life on our planet and the processes that produced the multiple life forms of Earth. Topics include: the origins of life, the eukaryotic cell, and multicellularity; the generation of genetic variation and the sorting of that variation through random processes and through natural and sexual selection; the origin of new traits, new life histories, and new species; the origins of sex, sociality, and altruism; the evolution of humans; and applications of evolutionary biology to solving modern-day problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301X","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1106","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Cell Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The objective is to provide the student with a firm and rigorous foundation in current concepts of the structure and functions of biomolecules in molecular cellular biology. These fundamental concepts form the basis of almost all recent advances in biological and the biomedical sciences. The lectures will introduce various cellular organelles as models to gain insights into how structures and functions of classes of biomolecules participating in important cellular processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301X","Preclusion":"LSM1101","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1301","ModuleTitle":"General Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module that explores what a living thing is, the basics of life, and the science behind it. The course will introduce the chemistry of life and the unit of life. The question of how traits are inherited will be discussed and the field of biotechnology, including its applications and the ethical issues involved be will introduced. The diversity of life on earth will be explored, with discussions how life on earth possibly came about and how biologists try to classify and make sense of the diversity. The course will also introduce the concept of life functions from cells to tissues and from organs to systems. The concept of how organisms maintain their internal constancy and organisation of major organ systems will be discussed. The focus will be to introduce the unifying concepts in biology and how they play a role in everyday life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GCE `A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1306","ModuleTitle":"Forensic Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Crime is one feature of human behaviour that fascinates our community. How crimes impact our society and how crimes are investigated and solved in the Singapore context is the focus of the module. The module is designed to enable students to appreciate why and how crimes are committed, to understand how crimes are solved in Singapore using investigative, and the latest scientific and forensic techniques, and to learn the role of the major stakeholders in the Criminal Justice System. Experts from law, pharmacy, statistics, the Health Sciences Authority and the Singapore Police Force will cover topics related to forensic science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"GEK1542","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1307","ModuleTitle":"Waste and Our Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"All living organisms generate waste. The prehistoric waste generated  by animals and humans gives  us clues to past  climate and living conditions. Today’s waste generation by humans is higher than ever. This module examines the relationship  between human and waste generation. It  will also study the various  types of waste  generated from current  food  production, households and  industries and examine  their impact on the environment. Various options will be explored to manage waste better in order to ensure environmental sustainability and to create business opportunities such that they can be made useful. Singapore’s waste management issues will also be investigated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1515","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2191","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the theory and practical applications of techniques used in molecular biology and protein biochemistry. Factual knowledge in recombinant DNA techniques, such as RNA isolation, reverse transcription, polymerase chain reaction, recombinant DNA construction and recombinant protein expression; and in protein purification, such as liquid chromatography, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and western blotting, will be integrated with laboratory practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-3-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 or LSM1106","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2211","ModuleTitle":"Metabolism and Regulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Overview of the biosynthesis and catabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids in the context of human health and disease. Emphasis on the integration and regulation of metabolic pathways in different tissues and organs. Principles of bioenergetics and mitochondrial energy metabolism, free radicals, enzyme deficiencies in metabolic disorders will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1106","Preclusion":"LSM2101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2212","ModuleTitle":"Human Anatomy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"ANATOMY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a basic introduction to human structure and function, comprising gross anatomy integrated with microscopic anatomy. Histological organization of the primary tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues will also be covered. Clinical relevance of the anatomical structures will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 or LSM1106","Preclusion":"LSM1202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2231","ModuleTitle":"General Physiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with “General Physiology” and its theme is “Biological Transducers and Energy Transformation”. This module will start with bioenergetics which stresses on the application of thermodynamics to physiological processes in both animals and plants.  Six types of energy will be dealt with, concerning (1) the transformation of light energy to chemical energy by plants, (2) the transformation of chemical energy to chemical potential energy of ions and water across bio-membranes, (3) the transformation of chemical potential energy to electrical energy by plasmalemma with special emphasis on neurons, (4) the transformation of chemical energy to mechanical energy by muscle, and (5) the production and release of heat during energy transformation. Since neurons and muscle tissues require a relatively constant extracellular environment for them to function properly, the important concept of homeostasis will be discussed.  Emphasis will be on extracellular fluid volume and composition.  In addition, mechanisms involved in the balance of heat gain and heat loss to maintain a constant body temperature will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301X","Preclusion":"LSM1104","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2232","ModuleTitle":"Genes, Genomes and Biomedical Implications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the structure, organization and function of  genes and genomes in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes (e.g. DNA topology, hierarchy of packaging of DNA in chromosomes and relationship to gene activity and genome dynamics). The functional roles of DNA regulatory cis-elements and transcription factors  involved in gene expression will be examined. The molecular events in the control and regulation of transcription; post-transcriptional modifications and RNA processing; temporal and spatial gene expression will be examined in detail.  The cause and/or effect of dysfunction of gene expression in diseases will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 and LSM1106","Preclusion":"LSM2102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2233","ModuleTitle":"Cell Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive understanding of sub-cellular structures, functions and interactions in unicellular and multi-cellular systems. Emphasis is on cellular functions. Topics include structures and functions of organelles, organelle biogenesis (including organelle inheritance and import of proteins into organelles), intracellular protein trafficking, the cytoskeleton, and cell movements. In addition, students will be introduced to the current concepts of intercellular and intracellular signalling, molecular basis of cell proliferation and apoptosis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1106","Preclusion":"LSM2103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2241","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Bioinformatics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to the concepts, tools and techniques of bioinformatics, a field of immense importance for understanding molecular evolution, individualized medicine, and dataintensive biology. The module includes a conceptual framework for modern bioinformatics, an introduction to key bioinformatics topics such as databases and software, sequence analysis, pairwise alignment, multiple sequence alignment, sequence database searches, and profile-based methods, molecular phylogenetics, visualization and basic homology modelling of molecular structure, pathway analysis and personal genomics. Concepts emphasized in the lectures are complemented by hands-on use of bioinformatics tools in the practicals. Students will achieve highly valued skills as biological researchers with basic competence in computational and bioinformatics techniques, with proper foundation to learn more advanced skills in bioinformatics and biocomputing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 or LSM1105 or LSM1106 or PR1111A","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2251","ModuleTitle":"Ecology and Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the science of ecology and its role in understanding environmental processes. It covers both the major concepts and their real-world applications. Topics will include models in ecology, organisms in their environment, evolution and extinction, life history strategies, population biology, ecological interactions, community ecology, ecological energetics, nutrient cycling, landscape ecology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301X","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2252","ModuleTitle":"Biodiversity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to inculcate in students an understanding for the need of a diverse and intricate balance of nature and the morality of conservation. It involves an introduction to the diversity of major groups of living organisms, and the importance of maintaining diversity in natural ecosystems. Emphasis is on the need for conservation of biodiversity to maintain a balance of nature. The course will highlight to the students the biodiversity in the major habitats and vegetation types in and around Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301X","Preclusion":"LSM1103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Life Sciences I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 or LSM1105 or LSM1106; and departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Life Sciences II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 or LSM1105 or LSM1106; and departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2291","ModuleTitle":"Fundamental Techniques in Microbiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module gives an overview of microbial diversity, the biological properties of microbes, methods and approaches in the study of microbiology. At the end of the module, students should have fundamental knowledge of microbiology, including tools in the study of cells and microbes and the awareness of biosafety, and students should be excited by the microbial world and wishing to know more.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0.5-2.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1102 or LSM1106","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3201","ModuleTitle":"Research and Communication in Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the philosophy, principles and processes of life sciences research and communication. It aims to equip students with the essential knowledge that complements the hands-on research training which students undertake for UROPS and Honours projects’ requirements. The module covers the essentials of scientific research including: importances and pitfalls of problem formulation and hypothesis generation; essentials of experimental designs; practical tips and pitfalls during experimental execution; good and bad practices of data collection, analysis and evaluation; form and function of scientific communication; and research ethics. This module will complement and enhance the experience and quality of undergraduate research training.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"LSM2288 Basic UROPS in Life Sciences I; LSM3288 Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences I; LSM4199 Honours Project in Life Sciences"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3211","ModuleTitle":"Fundamental Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide basic principles of receptor pharmacology and of pharmacokinetics with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms of action, clinical uses and adverse effects using lectures, tutorials and practicals. The lecture topics will start with the classical drug receptor theory followed by pharmacokinetics and molecular pharmacology of drug receptors and their regulation including receptor-mediated signal transduction and membrane ion channel function. Autonomic pharmacology (adrenergic and cholinergic) will be introduced. The module also focuses on the pharmacology of autacoids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, anti-asthma drugs, and anti-arthritic drugs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2211 or LSM2233","Preclusion":"GEK2501","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3212","ModuleTitle":"Human Physiology: Cardiopulmonary System","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The heart and lungs are central to the maintenance of homeostasis in the human body by bringing essential materials to and removing wastes from the body?s cells. This module covers the basic physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems using exercise to illustrate the onset of homeostatic imbalances and the body's responses to restore homeostasis. Students will be able to identify the benefits that exercise imparts to cardiorespiratory fitness and overall health.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3215","ModuleTitle":"Neuronal Signaling and Memory Mechanisms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The module will provide fundamental knowledge about how neuronal signaling and its higher functions, such as encoding and retrieval of memory, occur in our brain. Learning and memory mechanisms are conserved in all organisms. This module covers topics including the ionic basis of resting and action potentials, molecular biology of ion and TRP channels, ion channelopathies, and the auditory system. It also focuses on neurotransmission with particular emphasis on the glutamate receptors and neuropharmacology. In addition it touches the cellular and molecular basis of learning and memory, and energy utilization in the brain.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2231 and LSM2233","Preclusion":"LSM3213 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3217","ModuleTitle":"Human Ageing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces human ageing theories, molecular basis of ageing, system level effects of ageing, ageing related diseases, and interventions that increase longevity. Major topics to be covered in the first half include biology of ageing theories (Oxidative stress, Genetic, Autoimmune and Neuroendocrine), with an emphasis on molecular pathways such as telomere shortening, mitochondrial and ER stress, sirtuins and mTOR and autophagy. The second half of lectures include ageing brain, heart and related diseases, health implications for the individual and interventions that increases longevity such as hormesis, dietary restriction, resveratrol, rapamycin and growth hormones.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3223","ModuleTitle":"Immunology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides the central concepts of immunology and the foundation for understanding how immunity functions. The subjects of innate immunity and haematopoiesis introduce the origin and role of different cell types in immunity. The mechanics of how the body protects itself from disease are explored in relation to T and B cell biology, monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation. Other topics include hypersensitivity, immunodeficiencies, tolerance, autoimmunity, resistance and immunization to infectious diseases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-3-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3231","ModuleTitle":"Protein Structure and Function","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide a strong foundation in the study of protein structure and function. The following topics that will be covered: structures and structural complexity of proteins and methods used to determine their primary, secondary and tertiary structures; biological functions of proteins in terms of their regulatory, structural, protective and transport roles; the catalytic action of enzymes, their mechanism of action and regulation; various approaches used in studying the structure-function relationships of proteins.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2211 or LSM2241","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3232","ModuleTitle":"Microbiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Principles of Microbiology, with emphasis on the properties, functions and classification of the major classes of microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi and viruses. Understanding microbial activities and their influence on microbial diseases, industrial applications, ecology, food and water quality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-3-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2211 or LSM2232 or LSM2233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3233","ModuleTitle":"Developmental Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This course will showcase and examine embryogenesis, starting from fertilisation to birth in the case of animal development; and to germination, growth and differentiation in plants. Students will be exposed to concepts, principles and mechanisms that underlie development in plants and animals. Different organism models will be studied to demonstrate the rapid advances in this field of life sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3234","ModuleTitle":"Biological Imaging of Growth and Form","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Growth and form are fundamental to all living organisms, crucial to health and diseases. Development in imaging methods and tools has transformed biological and biomedical sciences. This module will introduce basic concepts in imaging and their applications. The major topics will include: basic optics, light and electron microscopy, fluorescence and related methods. Introduction of each imaging technology will be linked with a set of biological problems of fundamental interests and biomedical implications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3235","ModuleTitle":"Epigenetics in Human Health and Diseases","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concept of epigenetics, the relationship between the genome and the epigenome, and the translational aspects of epigenetics in relation to human health and diseases. The topics that will be covered include epigenetic variation, genomic technologies to study epigenetics, epigenetics in development, epimedicine, epigenetics in human diseases and epigenetics in ageing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2232","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3244","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Biotechnology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Traditional genetic engineering has been relatively successful for modern applied biotechnology, however its limitations in direct manipulation of genome is apparent. For this, genome engineering has emerged as the next wave in biotechnology. Genome engineering is a direct and precise approach to whole-genome design and mutagenesis to enable a rapid and controlled exploration of an organism's phenotypic landscape for biotechnology. Key advances included de novo genome synthesis, and genome-editing technology. This module will focus on how genome engineering is used together with existing or new applications of biotechnology to tackle global problems ranging from human and animal health to agriculture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2233","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3245","ModuleTitle":"RNA Biology and Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the roles of RNA, coding and in particular non-coding (ncRNA), in regulation of gene expression, host–pathogen interaction, and catalysis as well as their applications in research, diagnosis, and therapy of human diseases. The topics cover the ‘RNA world hypothesis’, the relation between structure and function of RNA, the mechanisms of regulation and\r\ndysregulation of gene expression by ncRNAs, selection and design of functional RNAs, features and usage of ncRNAs, the role of RNA in early stage pharmaceutical developments, and RNA-based drug development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2232","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3246","ModuleTitle":"Synthetic Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The ability to rationally engineer living cells has been a long anticipated goal dating back for more than half a century. With the advent of DNA synthesis and genome engineering tools, biological systems can now be systematically designed for a myriad of industrial applications including disease prevention, biochemicals production and drug development. This module aims to provide basic principles to the engineering of biology with emphasis on the design and construction of synthetic gene circuits in living cells. The module also discusses current and emerging applications driven by synthetic biology, and the socio-ethical responsibilities that are required of synthetic biologists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"LSM2211 or LSM2232 or LSM2233","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3252","ModuleTitle":"Evolution and Comparative Genomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objectives are to build on the students' foundation in evolutionary concepts and to advance their knowledge and skills related to comparative biology. The lectures present the theory of evolution as the unifying discipline in biology, and enhance the integrated understanding of four main themes: natural selection, palaeobiology, the tree of life and comparative genomics. Overall the module emphasises the importance and application of evolutionary biology for explaining a wide variety of phenomena in biology, from the history of life to genes, genomes and cellular processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1105","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3254","ModuleTitle":"Ecology of Aquatic Environments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Aquatic environments make up >70% of the Earth’s surface. They host a huge diversity of life and ecosystems, many of which are vital to man. Topics covered in this module include diversity and ecology of freshwater and marine habitats and organisms, the impacts of humans on these environments, and the conservation and management of these critical resources. Overall learning outcomes include an appreciation and understanding of aquatic habitats, their physical and biological properties and their associated ecosystems. The importance of both\r\nmarine and freshwater environments to Singapore will be highlighted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2251","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3258","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Botany","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the basic relationships between the diverse forms and functions in plants. Each plant group shares a common basic structural plan but contains many members that deviate from the basic plan in response to selection pressures from the environment. Knowledge of organismal biology is enhanced through selected topics in morpho-anatomical designs and functional adaptions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2231 and LSM2252","Preclusion":"LSM3261","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3265","ModuleTitle":"Entomology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Insects and other related terrestrial arthropod groups are  the most diverse forms of life on earth. Insects are ideal models for studies in evolution, ecology, behaviour and the environment as the same body plan has been adapted to\r\ndiverse functions, in almost all terrestrial environments, and in most human endeavour. This module will equip students with knowledge in insect  dentification, phylogeny, ecology, beneficial and pestiferous interactions with\r\nhumans, and methods for their control.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-3-2","Prerequisite":"LSM2251 Ecology and Environment","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3266","ModuleTitle":"Avian Biology and Evolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Birds are widely studied and constitute a model for many scientific disciplines from genetics to ecology. This module explores bird biology from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include: (1) birds’ dinosaur origins; (2) present-day diversity with emphasis on Asian bird families; (3) evolutionary processes that may have led to avian flight, small genome size and other avian traits; and (4) challenges birds face in Earth’s modern extinction crisis. \r\n\r\nThis module is suitable for students passionate about biological processes ranging from organismic evolution at the molecular level to broad ecological and biogeographic contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2252","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3311","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 10-12 weeks during Special Term.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Life Sciences as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Life Sciences major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3311 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Life Sciences as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Life Sciences major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Undertake a year-long research project and submit a written thesis for examination.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"For Life Sciences major students with overall CAP of 3.50 or more are eligible to enrol for this module (for Cohort 2011 and before). For Life Sciences major students with overall CAP of 3.20 or more are eligible to enrol for this module (for Cohort 2012 and after).","Preclusion":"LSM4299","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4211","ModuleTitle":"Toxicology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This introductory course is aimed at providing the basic principles and modern concepts of toxicology ? adverse effects of chemicals on humans and the biosphere. The students will understand how to make quantitative risk assessments from exposure to hazardous compounds, how to extrapolate from animal data, and how to link adverse effects at the molecular level to overall toxic responses in humans. Lecture topics include health hazards from drugs, naturally occurring toxins, industrial chemicals, or environmental toxicants; toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics; cellular and molecular mechanisms of toxicity; organ-selective toxicity; and safety evaluation of drugs and other chemicals. The general concepts will be illustrated with a number of both classical and highly topical examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4213","ModuleTitle":"System Neurobiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The primary goal of this module is to understand how (a) neurons, assembled into circuits, mediate behavior and (b) pathophysiology of neurons leading to dysfunctional cellular and molecular processes and behavior.  This course draws on basic knowledge of the cell biology and physiology of neurons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3215 and LSM3216","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4214","ModuleTitle":"Cancer Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the general principles of\r\n\r\ndrug actions that underpin their therapeutic applications\r\n\r\nagainst cancers, from conventional (non-specific)\r\n\r\nchemotherapy to target-specific drugs. It will provide details of\r\n\r\ndrugs used in specific cancer types, ranging from those with\r\n\r\nproven efficacy in clinics (e.g. Gleevec) to experimental agents\r\n\r\nin trials. Conceptual and theoretical targets (e.g. RNAi and\r\n\r\ngene therapies) will also be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"LSM3211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4216","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Nutrition and Metabolic Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Nutrients are essential for sustenance. Nutrients and metabolites have a deep impact on cellular response and adaptation at the genetic, epigenetic and signalling level and vice versa. Nutrients also have an effect on intestinal microbiota, which in turn alters the absorption and utilization of nutrients. This module will cover interactions between nutrients and genes, epigenetics, cell signalling and microbiota. Molecular approaches to conduct nutrition related research would be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 and LSM2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4221","ModuleTitle":"Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the stages that a drug that is developed for clinical use goes through before it is marketed: discovery/synthesis, preclinical studies, clinical drug trials, registration and post-market surveillance. The different phases of clinical drug trials and the guidelines for ethics and good clinical practice will be discussed. Students are also divided into groups to design clinical trials. At the end of the course the students will have an overview of the processes involved in bringing a drug from the laboratory to the market.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4222","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Immunology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This objective of this course is to provide students with a current and up to date view of immunology.  Breakthrough areas will certainly vary from year to year, but the broad subject matter will remain.   Among the highly competitive areas of immunology research focuses on innate immunity, dendritic cell biology, antigen processing and presentation, lymphocyte development and differentiation, induction of tolerance, mechanism of autoimmunity and allergy, and vaccine development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3223","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4223","ModuleTitle":"Advances in Antimicrobial Strategies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in the study of infectious diseases of man with emphasis on new and emerging infections as well as those of major clinical/economic importance. Core topics include understanding the principles and practice of Medical Microbiology, the nature and emergence of antimicrobial resistance, changing epidemiology of infections and laboratory diagnosis using classical diagnostic techniques and current molecular approaches.  Seminars will be conducted as team presentations to explore current topics on infectious diseases in depth. A strong practical component is included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3232 or LSM3225","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4226","ModuleTitle":"Infection and Immunity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at providing an in-depth knowledge in the field of host-pathogen interactions, i.e how the immune system deals with pathogens, and how the pathogens deal with the host’s immune system. An introductory lecture\r\nseries covers the basics in microbiology (bacteriology, virology, parasitology), immunology, vaccinology, and general principles of host-pathogen interactions. Selected diseases illustrate host-pathogens interactions along with\r\nthe consequences for vaccine and drug design. The following set of lectures covered by clinicians and professionals focus on patient management, field study, as well as safety aspects when working with pathogens in a research lab. Tutorials are broken into “journal club”, “article write-up exercise” and “problem-based study” and are directly related to the topics developed during the lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3223 and either LSM3225 or LSM3232","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4227","ModuleTitle":"Stem Cell Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide a detailed and critical introduction in the biology of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Students will investigate the origin of embryonic and adult stem cells and learn biological concepts relating to pluripotency, self-renewal, transdifferentiation, reprogramming and regeneration. The cell-fate determination and differentiation of selected types of cells, with a focus on their potential biological and medical applications, will be presented. Specialized topics on cancer stem cells, wound healing and tissue regeneration will provide a glimpse of how mankind's future could be further shaped.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2102 and LSM2103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4228","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Models for Human Disease and Therapy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Experimental models including animal and cellular models\nare pivotal for the study of human diseases and\ndevelopment of therapeutics. They help to characterize\ndisease pathophysiology, evaluate the mechanism of\naction of existing drugs, discover and validate new drug\ntargets and candidates, establish\npharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic (PK/PD) relationships,\nestimate clinical dosing regimens and determine safety\nmargins and toxicity. Recent advancement of genomic and\ngene editing technology facilited the establishment of more\ndisease models that can closely mimic human diseases,\nincluding diseases that involve environmental factors. In\nthis module, we will discuss the technology, application as\nwell as limitations of the current experimental models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4232","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Cell Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore the changes that occur in animal cells as they grow, mature, differentiate, and either senesce or renew themselves. Insights into the mechanisms that govern how and when particular developmental alterations occur will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the cellular molecular mechanisms that lend themselves to experimental manipulation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4242","ModuleTitle":"Protein Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module will familiarize students with the technologies that can be used to produce and engineer various proteins for basic biological research and biotechnology applications.  The fundamental principles for manipulating protein production as desired and the common expression systems will be presented.  The emphasis will be on the experimental strategies and approaches to improve protein properties and to create novel enzymatic activities.  The topics include gene expression and protein production systems, uses of gene fusions for protein production and purification, directed molecular evolution and DNA shuffling, and engineering of proteins and enzymes for improved or novel properties.  Some specific examples in protein engineering will be highlighted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2232 or LSM3231","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4243","ModuleTitle":"Tumour Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the understanding of processes that regulate cell growth and proliferation, and the intricate mechanism(s) that result in abnormal proliferation and oncogenesis. Molecular basis of immortalization and the acquisition of the neoplastic phenotype, namely oncogene activation, immune evasion, potential for local and distant spread, and resistance to cell death etc. will be discussed.  Role of DNA damage/repair, telomere/telomerase in genome instability and tumourigenesis will be examined. A brief session on target therapies including gene therapy approaches will also be included.  Tumour immunology role of inflammation in tumours will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4245","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Epigenetics and Chromatin Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce concepts and molecular mechanism of epigenetics. Students will learn the historic discoveries of epigenetic research, DNA methylation, post-translational histone modifications, noncoding RNA, chromatin remodelling and epigenetic reprogramming. The module will focus on the role of epigenetic modifications in biological functions. The clinical applications of epigenetics will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3235","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4251","ModuleTitle":"Plant Growth and Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Growth and development of higher vascular plants through their life cycles. Discussion in this module include selected topics in gamete development, fertilization, embryo development, seed germination, development of various plant organs and flowering, the role of plant growth regulators, and the cellular, physiological and molecular basis of plant morphogenesis. The molecular basis of various stages of plant development will be discussed using developmental mutant analyses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3233 or LSM3258","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4254","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Taxonomy and Systematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to taxonomy and systematics; i.e., the science of grouping biodiversity into species, describing the species, and classifying this\r\ndiversity into higher-level taxa that reflect evolutionary history. The module has two main goals: (1) It introduces the main concepts and goals of taxonomy and\r\nsystematics. (2) It teaches the qualitative and quantitative techniques that are today used to describe/identify species and higher-level taxa based on the analysis of\r\nmorphological and DNA sequence evidence. The aim is to equip environmental as well as other biologists with a thorough understanding of taxonomic/systematic units and the tools needed for evaluating and quantifying diversity in samples of plant and animal specimens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3241 or LSM3252","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4255","ModuleTitle":"Methods in Mathematical Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The use of mathematics has a long history in life sciences and familiarity with basic, relevant mathematical techniques is becoming increasingly important for biologists. This course will focus on both current and classical themes in mathematical biology and will emphasise the acquisition of mathematical skills of relevance to current problems in ecology, evolution and epidemiology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' Level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent or MA1301 or MA1301X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4256","ModuleTitle":"Evolution of Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to integrate two disciplines, Evolutionary Biology and Developmental Biology into a common framework. The module explores the evolution of animal bodies, e.g. legs, segments, eyes, wings, etc., by focusing on changes at the molecular and developmental levels. This course will introduce important concepts such as hox genes, selector genes, homology, serial homology, modularity, gene regulatory networks, genetic architecture, developmental basis of sexual dimorphism, and phenotypic plasticity, and give a broad organismic-centred perspective on the evolution of novel traits.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3233 or LSM3252","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4257","ModuleTitle":"Aquatic Vertebrate Diversity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Aquatic vertebrates are essential components of freshwater and marine ecosystems, often occupying higher trophic/food web levels with wider ecological influence. As relatively sizeableand abundant elements of aquatic ecosystems, these organisms are also central to the ecosystem goods and services provided. Besides fishes, the most speciose extant vertebrate group, the remaining four vertebrate classes all include aquatic lineages. This module offers a firm foundation in the global diversity of aquatic vertebrates in the context of their biology, ecology, and conservation. Emphasis on Southeast Asian aquatic vertebrate biota provides a framework that informs management of regional imperilled freshwater and marine ecosystems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2252","Preclusion":"LSM4266","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4267","ModuleTitle":"Animal Communications & Sensory Ecology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Animals rely on various sensory systems to detect environmental information (i.e. light, sound, odours, and heat). Although organisms rely on stimulus modalities for communication, we often fail to detect and understand their biological functions due to our limited sensitivity range (e.g. ultraviolet, ultra-infrasound) and the lack of specialized receptors (e.g. electro- and magnetoreception). This module will introduce: (i) the array of signals and (ii) the relevant technologies/methodologies involved in accurate detection, quantification/characterisation of animal/plant signals, (iii) formulating of  hypotheses in animal-animal and animal-plant communications from interdisciplinary sciences (e.g. behaviour, conservation, optics), and (iv) relevant industrial applications (e.g. agriculture, disease vectors, pest management).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3267 Behavioural Biology","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4299","ModuleTitle":"Applied Project in Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"For Bachelor of Science (Honours) students to participate full-time in a six-month-long project in an applied context that culminates in a project presentation and report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must be reading the Bachelor of Science degree and have met Honours eligibility requirements for specific major.","Preclusion":"Pharmacy majors are precluded from reading this module. This module would preclude XX4199 and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LX5103","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This course is aimed at giving students an overview of environmental law and its development, including the legal and administrative structures for their implementation, from the international, regional and national perspectives. It will focus on basic pollution laws relating to air, water, waste, hazardous substances and noise; nature conservation laws and laws governing environmental impact assessments. Singapore's laws and the laws of selected ASEAN countries will be examined. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program. Research students and students from other graduate programmes in NUS may apply subject to suitability of candidate and availability of places.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1100","ModuleTitle":"Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the language, notions, and methods upon which a sound education in mathematics at the university level is built. Students are exposed to the language of mathematical logic, the idea of rigorous mathematical proofs and fundamental mathematical concepts such as sets, relations and functions. \r\n\r\nMajor topics: Elementary logic, mathematical statements, set operations, relations and functions, equivalence relations, elementary number theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Mathematics or equivalent or H2 Further Mathematics or [GM1101 and GM1102] or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"MA1100S, GM1308, CS1231, CS1231S, CS1301, EEE students, CEG students, CPE students, MPE students, COM students, CEC students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1101R","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a first course in linear algebra.  Fundamental concepts of linear algebra will be introduced and investigated in the context of the Euclidean spaces R^n.  Proofs of results will be presented in the concrete setting.  Students are expected to acquire computational facilities and geometric intuition with regard to vectors and matrices.  Some applications will be presented. Major topics: Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, Euclidean spaces, linear combinations and linear span, subspaces, linear independence, bases and dimension, rank of a matrix, inner products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, linear transformations between Euclidean spaces, applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics  or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"EG1401, EG1402, MA1101, MA1311, MA1506, MA1508, FOE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1102R","ModuleTitle":"Calculus","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a course in single-variable calculus. We will introduce precise definitions of limit, continuity, the derivative and the Riemann integral.  Students will be exposed to computational techniques and applications of differentiation and integration.  This course concludes with an introduction to first order differential equations.  \r\n\r\nMajor topics: Functions, precise definitions of limit and continuity. Definition of the derivative, velocities and rates of change, Intermediate Value Theorem, differentiation formulas, chain rule, implicit differentiation, higher derivatives, the Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching.  Definition of the Riemann integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.  The elementary transcendental functions and their inverses. Techniques of integration: substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions. Computation of area, volume and arc length using definite integrals.   First order differential equations: separable equations, homogeneous equations, integrating factors, linear first order equations, applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"EE1401, EE1461, EG1401, EG1402, CE1402, MA1102, MA1312, MA1505, MA1505C, MA1507, MA1521, CEC students, COM students who matriculated on and after 2002 (including poly 2002 intake), FOE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1301","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as a bridging module for students without 'A' - level mathematics. Its aim is to equip students with appropriate mathematical knowledge and skill so as to prepare them for further study of mathematics-related disciplines. At the end of the course, students are expected to attain a level of proficiency in algebra and calculus equivalent to the GCE Advanced Level. Major topics: Sets, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational functions, inequalities in one variable, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, techniques of differentiation, applications of differentiation, maxima and minima, increasing and decreasing functions, curve sketching, techniques of integration, applications of integration, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, solution of first order ordinary differential equations by separation of variables and by integrating factor, complex numbers, vectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Pass in GCE ‘O’ Level Additional Mathematics or GCE ‘AO’ Levels or H1 Mathematics","Preclusion":"Those with A-level or H2 passes in Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or who have passed any of the modules MA1101R, MA1102R, MA1301FC, MA1301X, MA1505, MA1506, MA1507, MA1508, MA1521, MA1311, MA1312, MA1421, MPE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1421","ModuleTitle":"Basic Applied Mathematics for Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to equip science students with the basic mathematics concepts and techniques required in many scientific disciplines, notably chemistry. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics include mathematical fundamentals (basics of calculus, matrix algebra and differential equations), graphical, numerical and statistical methods, and techniques in data processing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"AO-Level Mathematics or H1 Mathematics","Preclusion":"Majors in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Finance or Statistics, second major in Mathematics, Financial Mathematics or Statistics, students who have passed any of the modules MA1102R, MA1312, MA1505, MA1506, MA1507, MA1521.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA1505","ModuleTitle":"Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Refer to link at \r\n\r\nhttp://ww1.math.nus.edu.sg/undergrad.aspx?file=stu-modules","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics  or H2 Further Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1312, MA1507, MA1511, MA1521, MA2311, MA2501, EE1461, PC2174","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1507","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Calculus","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide a foundation for calculus of one and several variables. The module is targeted at students in the Engineering Science Programme. Topics: brief review of one variable calculus, sequences and series, tests of convergence and divergence, power series in one variable, interval of convergence, Maclaurin and Taylor series, Taylor's theorem with remainder, lines and planes, functions of several variables, continuity of functions of several variables, partial derivatives, chain rule, directional derivatives, normal lines and tangent planes to surfaces, extrema of functions, vector-valued functions, curves, tangents and arc length, gradient, divergence and curl, line, surface and volume integrals, Green's theorem, divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1104, MA1505, MA1511, MA1512, MA1521, MA2104, MA2311","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1508E","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra for Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is targeted at students from the Faculty of Engineering and it provides the basic fundamental principles of Linear Algebra relevant to the field of Engineering. Topics include: System of linear equations and their solutions. Gaussian elimination. Matrices, matrix operations and invertibility. Determinant of a matrix. Euclidean space and vectors. Subspaces, linear combinations and linear span. Linear independence, basis and coordinate vectors. Dimension of a vector space. Rank and nullity theorem for matrices. Linear approximation and least squares solution to a linear system. Orthogonal projection. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization. Complex numbers. Applications of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to differential equation","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent","Preclusion":"MA1101R, MA1311, MA1506, MA1508, MA1513 (2 way preclusion)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1511","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Calculus","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a seven-week module specially designed for students majoring in Engineering. It introduces the basic concepts in one variable and several variable calculus with applications in engineering. Main topics: One variable calculus. Power series. Partial differentiation. Multiple integrals. Vector Calculus.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1312, MA1505, MA1506, MA1507, MA1521, MA2311, MA2501, EE1461, PC2174 (2 way preclusion)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1512","ModuleTitle":"Differential Equations for Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a seven-week module specially designed for students majoring in Engineering. It introduces the basic concepts in differential equations with applications in engineering. Major topics: First order ordinary differential equations and applications. Second order ordinary differential equations and applications. Partial differential equations and applications. Laplace transforms and applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent","Preclusion":"MA1506, MA1507, EE1461, PC2174 (2 way preclusion)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1513","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra with Differential Equations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a six-week module specially designed for students majoring in Engineering. It introduces the basic concepts in linear algebra with applications in engineering. Major topics: Matrix algebra, linear system of equations, vector spaces, linear independence, basis, orthogonality, rank, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, linear systems of differential equations, linearization of nonlinear systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ level or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics or equivalent","Preclusion":"MA1101R, MA1311, MA1506, MA1508, MA1508E (2 way preclusion)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1521","ModuleTitle":"Calculus for Computing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a basic foundation for calculus and its related subjects required by computing students. The objective is to train the students to be able to handle calculus techniques arising in their courses of specialization. In addition to the standard calculus material, the course also covers simple mathematical modeling techniques and numerical methods in connection with ordinary differential equations. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: \r\n\r\nPreliminaries on sets and number systems. \r\n\r\nCalculus of functions of one variable and applications. \r\n\r\nSequences, series and power series.   \r\n\r\nFunctions of several variables. Extrema.\r\n\r\nFirst and second order differential equations. \r\n\r\nBasic numerical methods for ordinary differential equations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or H2 Further Mathematics  or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1312, MA1505, MA1507, MA2501, MA1511, FoE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2101","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of MA1101 Linear Algebra I intended for second year students. The student will learn more advanced topics and concepts in linear algebra. A key difference from MA1101 is that there is a greater emphasis on conceptual understanding and proof techniques than on computations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Matrices over a field. Determinant. Vector spaces. Subspaces. Linear independence. Basis and dimension. Linear transformations. Range and kernel. Isomorphism. Coordinates. Representation of linear transformations by matrices. Change of basis. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalizable linear operators. Cayley-Hamilton Theorem. Minimal polynomial. Jordan canonical form. Inner product spaces. Cauchy-Schwartz inequality. Orthonormal basis. Gram-Schmidt Process. Orthogonal complement. Orthogonal projections. Best approximation. The adjoint of a linear operator.  Normal and self-adjoint operators. Orthogonal and unitary operators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1101R or MA1506 or MA1508 or MA1508E or MA1513","Preclusion":"MA2101S, MA2101H, MA2201, MA2203, MQ2201, MQ2101, MQ2203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2104","ModuleTitle":"Multivariable Calculus","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a module on the calculus of functions of several real variables, applications of which abound in mathematics, the physical sciences and engineering. The aim is for students to acquire computational skills, ability for 2- and 3-D visualisation and to understand conceptually fundamental results such as Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem and the Divergence Theorem. Major topics: Euclidean distance and elementary topological concepts in Rn, limit and continuity, implicit functions.  Partial differentiation, differentiable functions, differentials, chain rules, directional derivatives, gradients, mean value theorem, Taylor’s formula, extreme value theorem, Lagrange multipliers.\nMultiple integrals and iterated integrals, change of order of integration, applications, Jacobian matrix, change of variables in multiple integrals. Line integrals and Green’s theorem. Surface integrals, Stokes’ Theorem, Divergence Theorem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1511 or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA1104, MA2311, MA1507, MPE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2108","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to introduce the student to the contents and methods of elementary mathematical analysis. The course develops rigorously the following concepts arising from calculus: the real number system, sequences and series of constant terms, limit and continuity of functions. The emphasis is on logical rigour. The student will be exposed to and be expected to acquire the skills to read and write mathematical proofs.  Major topics: Basic properties of real numbers, supremum and infimum, completeness axiom. Sequences, limits, monotone convergence theorem, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Cauchy's criterion for convergence. Infinite series, Cauchy's criteria, absolute and conditional convergence, tests for convergence.  Limits of functions, fundamental limit theorems, one-sided limits, limits at infinity, monotone functions. Continuity of functions, intermediate-value theorem, extreme-value theorem, inverse functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1511 or MA1505C or MA1507 or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA2108S, MA2206, MA2208, MA2221, MA2311, MQ2202, MQ2102, MQ2203, CN2401, EE2401, ME2492","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2202","ModuleTitle":"Algebra I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces basic concepts in group theory. Major topics: Modular arithmetics. Binary operations. Groups. Sugroups. Group homomorphisms. Examples of groups Symmetric groups and Cayley's theorem. Cyclic groups. Cosets and Theorem of Lagrange. Fermat's Little Theorem and Euler's phi function. Direct products of groups. Normal subgroups. Quotient groups. Isomorphism Theorems. Group actions. Stabilizers and orbits.Examples and applications.\n\n\n\nMajor topics: Divisibility, congruences. Permutations. Binary operations. Groups. Examples of groups including finite abelian groups from the study of integers and finite non-abelian groups constructed from permutations. Subgroups. Cyclic groups. Cosets. Theorem of Lagrange. Fermat’s Little Theorem and Euler's Theorem. Direct products of groups.  Normal subgroups. Quotient groups. Isomorphism Theorems","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1100 or MA1100S or CS1231 or CS1231S\r\n","Preclusion":"MA2202S, MA3250, MQ3201,CVE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2202S","ModuleTitle":"Algebra I (S)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to develop the learning\r\n\r\ncapabilities and hone the problem solving skills of talented\r\n\r\nstudents at a mathematically deeper and more rigorous\r\n\r\nlevel. The contents of this module will consist of those in\r\n\r\nthe regular module (MA2202 Algebra I) and the following\r\n\r\nadditional topics: Group action, group representations,\r\n\r\nprofinite groups and classical groups.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"(MA1100 or MA1100S or CS1231 or CS1231S) and departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA2202, MA3250, MQ3201, CVE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2213","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Analysis I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a first course on the theory and applications of numerical approximation techniques. Through the study of this module, the students will gain an understanding of how in practice mathematically formulated problems are solved using computers, and how computational errors are analysed and tackled. The students will be equipped with a number of commonly used numerical algorithms and knowledge and skill in performing numerical computation using MATLAB. The module is intended for mathematics majors and students from engineering and physical sciences. It will provide a firm basis for future study of numerical analysis and scientific computing. Major topics: Computational errors, direct method for systemsof linear equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration, use of MATLAB software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1521 or MA1511 or EG1402 or EE1401 or EE1461) and (MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1508 or MA1506 or MA1508E or MA1513)","Preclusion":"CE2407, ME3291, CN3421, CN3411, CHE students (for breadth requirements), EVE students (for breadth requirements), DSA2102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2214","ModuleTitle":"Combinatorics and Graphs I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this module is to introduce to students fundamental principles and techniques in combinatorics as well as the basics of graph theory, which have practical applications in such areas as computer science and operations research. The major topics from combinatorics are: Permutations and Combinations, Binomial and Multinomial Coefficients, The Principle of Inclusion\r\nand Exclusion, Generating Functions, Recurrence Relations, Special Numbers including Fibonacci Numbers, Stirling Numbers, Catalan Numbers, Harmonic Numbers and Bernoulli Numbers. The major topics from graph theory are: Basic Concepts and Results, Bipartite graphs and trees.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1100 or MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508 or MA1508E or MA1513 or CS1231 or CS1231S","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2216","ModuleTitle":"Probability","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to give an elementary introduction to probability theory for science (including computing science, social sciences and management sciences) and engineering students with knowledge of elementary calculus. It will cover not only the mathematics of probability theory but\r\nwill work through many diversified examples to illustrate the wide scope of applicability of probability. Topics covered are: counting methods, sample space and events, axioms of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and marginal distributions, conditional distribution, independence of random variables, expectation,\r\nconditional expectation, moment generating function, central limit theorem, the weak law of large numbers. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite. It is an essential module for Industrial and Systems Engineering students.","CrossModule":"ST2131","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1511 or MA1521","Preclusion":"ST2131 (Cross-listing), ST2334, CE2407","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is entirely project based. It allows the student the opportunity to engage in independent learning and research. It also affords the student the chance to delve into topics that may not be present in the regular curriculum. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"MA1101R and departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This provides a continuation of work done in MA2288 and the project should be of two semester's duration. Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"MA1101R and departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2311","ModuleTitle":"Techniques in Advanced Calculus","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module applies advanced calculus to practical, computational and mathematical problems. It covers the approximation of a general function by polynomials, the defining equations of lines and planes, the method to find maximum or minimum of a function, as well as the calculation of area, volume, surface area, mass, centre of gravity. The course is for students with advanced calculus background and with interest in the applications of calculus. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Sequences. Monotone convergence theorem. Series. Absolute and conditional convergence. Tests of convergence. Power series and interval of convergence. Taylor's series. Differentiation and integration of power series. Vector algebra in R2 and R3. Dot product and cross product. Functions of several variables. Limits and continuity. Partial derivatives. Total differentials. Directional derivatives. Gradients of functions. Mean value theorem. Taylor's formula. Maximum and minimum. Second derivative test. Vector valued functions of several variables. Jacobians. Chain rule. Tangent planes and normal lines to surfaces in R3. Lagrange's multiplier method. Multiple integrals. Iterated integrals. Change of order of integration. Change of variable formula for multiple integrals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1421 or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA1104, MA2104, MA1505, MA1507, MA1511, MA2108, MA2108S, MPE students, Mathematics majors, Applied Mathematics majors, Quantitative Finance majors, second major in Mathematics, second major in Financial Mathematics","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA2501","ModuleTitle":"Differential Equations and Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module has subjects in differential equations and how they can be applied in variety of different systems. The topics covered include: first-order differential equations, separation of variables, linearity and nonlinearity, growth and decay phenomena, second-order differential equations, real and complex characteristic roots, forced oscillations, conservative and non-conservative systems, linear systems with real and complex eigenvalues, decoupling linear systems, stability and linear classifications, forced equations and systems, Fourier transforms and applications, nonhomogenous equations, Laplace transforms, stability, feedback and control. \n\n\n\nTopics Covered \n\nFirst-order differential equations: dynamical system models, solutions and directional fields, separation of variables, solving first-order DE.  Linearity and nonlinearity: growth and decay phenomena, linear models: examples, non-linear models: examples.  Second-order differential equations: real and complex characteristic roots, forced oscillations, conservative and non-conservative systems. Linear system of differential equations: linear systems with real and complex eigenvalues, decoupling linear systems, stability and linear classifications.  Forced equations and systems: Fourier transforms and applications, linear nonhomogenous equations, Laplace transforms, stability, feedback and control.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"MA1507 and (MA1508 or MA1508E)","Preclusion":"MA1505, MA1505C, MA1506, MA1512, MA1521, MA2210, MA2312, MA1511","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3110","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a continuation of MA2108 Mathematical Analysis I. The objective of this module is to introduce the student to the contents and methods of elementary mathematical analysis. The course develops rigorously the following concepts arising from calculus: the derivative, the Riemann integral, sequences and series of functions. The emphasis is on logical rigour. The student will be exposed to and be expected to acquire the skills to read and write mathematical proofs. Major topics: Differentiation: the derivative, Mean Value Theorem and applications, L'Hospital rules, Taylor's Theorem. The Riemann integral: Riemann integrable functions, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, change of variable, integration by parts. Sequences of functions: Pointwise and uniform convergence, interchange of limits and continuity, derivative and integral, the exponential and logarithmic functions, the trigonometric functions. Series of functions: Cauchy criterion, Weierstrass M-test, power series, radius of convergence, term-by-term differentiation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA2108 or MA2108S","Preclusion":"MA2118, MA2118H, MA2205, MQ3202, MA3110S, ST2236.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3110S","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis II (S)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to develop the learning capabilities and hone the problem solving skills of talented students at a mathematically deeper and more rigorous level. In addition to lectures and tutorials, one extra special hour each week will be devoted to solving challenging problems and studying some additional topics and those topics briefly mentioned in the regular module. \n\nThe contents of this module will consist of those in the regular module (MA3110) and the following additional topics: differentiation of vector-valued functions, Riemann-Stieltjes integral.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"(MA2108 or MA2108S) and departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA2118, MA2118H, MA2205, MQ3202, MA3110","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3111","ModuleTitle":"Complex Analysis I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a first course on the analysis of one complex variable.  In this module, students will learn the basic theory and techniques of complex analysis as well as some of its applications.  Target students are mathematics undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science.  Major topics: complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, harmonic functions, contour integrals, Cauchy-Goursat theorem, Cauchy integral formulas, Taylor series, Laurent series, residues and poles, applications to computation of improper integrals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA2104 or MA1507) and (MA3110 or MA3110S)","Preclusion":"MA3111S, EE3002, MPE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3205","ModuleTitle":"Set Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory mathematical course in set theory. There are two main objectives:  One is to present some basic facts about abstract sets, such as, cardinal and ordinal numbers, axiom of choice and transfinite recursion; the other is to explain why set theory is often viewed as foundation of mathematics. This module is designed for students who are interested in mathematical logic, foundation of mathematics and set theory itself.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Algebra of sets.  Functions and relations.  Infinite sets.  Induction and definition by recursion.  Countable and uncountable sets.  Linear orderings.  Well orderings and ordinals.  Axiom of choice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1100 or MA1100S or CS1231 or CS1231S\r\n","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3209","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module has two main objectives: to introduce analysis in the setting of metric spaces and to present multivariable differential calculus at a more advanced level. Major topics: Metric spaces and examples, topology of metric spaces, convergence of sequences., completeness, continuity of functions and uniform continuity, compactness, contraction mappings, Banach’s fixed point theorem, differentiable functions from Rn to Rm, inverse function theorem and implicit function theorem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA3110 or MA3110S) and (MA1104 or MA2104 or MA1507)","Preclusion":"MA3213, MA3251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3218","ModuleTitle":"Applied Algebra","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Modern algebra is used in a variety of areas such as coding theory and cryptography. The focus of this module is to introduce elementary concepts of abstract algebra and some of their applications. Upon completing this module, the student will have some basic knowledge of modern algebra and an understanding of some applications such as those in coding theory and cryptography. Major Topics: Integers, binary operations, groups, cosets, rings, division domain, polynomial rings, fields, finite fields. Introduction to coding theory, block codes, linear codes, Hamming distances, Hamming codes, Reed-Muller codes, cyclic codes, Reed-Solomon codes. Introduction to cryptography, substitution ciphers, permutation cipher, block ciphers. Other applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA2101 or MA2101S","Preclusion":"MA2202, MA2202S, EE4103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3220","ModuleTitle":"Ordinary Differential Equations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The study of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) has been a centerpiece in both pure and applied mathematics, such as in mathematical analysis, dynamical systems and mathematical modeling. The aim of this module is to give a thorough treatment on the fundamental theory of ODEs and the methods of solving ODEs. Major topics: Review of first order equations, Basic theory of linear differential equations, Variation of parameters, Principle of superposition, Wronskian, Abel's formula, Adjoint and self-adjoint equations, Lagrange and Green's identities, Sturm's separation and comparison theorems, Linear differential systems, Series solutions of second order linear differential equations, Method of Frobenius, Initial value problems, Lipschitz condition, Picard's method of successive approximations, Existence and uniqueness of solution, Gronwall’s inequality, Continuous dependence on initial value.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA2104 or MA1505 or MA1507 or MA1511 or MA1521) and (MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508 or MA1508E or MA1513) and (MA2108 or MA2108S)","Preclusion":"MA2312, PC2174","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3236","ModuleTitle":"Non-Linear Programming","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Optimization principles are of undisputed importance in modern design and system operation. The objective of this course is to present these principles and illustrate how algorithms can be designed from the mathematical theories for solving optimization problems.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Fundamentals, unconstrained optimization: one-dimensional search, Newton-Raphson method, gradient method, constrained optimization: Lagrangian multipliers method, Karush-Kuhn-Tucker optimality conditions, Lagrangian duality and saddle point optimality conditions, convex programming: Frank-Wolfe method.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1104 or MA2104 or MA1506 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1511 or MA2311","Preclusion":"DSC3214 or DSN3701","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3238","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concept of modelling dependence and focuses on discrete-time Markov chains. Topics include discrete-time Markov chains, examples of discrete-time Markov chains, classification of states, irreducibility, periodicity, first passage times, recurrence and transience, convergence theorems and stationary distributions.  This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"ST3236","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"{MA1101 or MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1508 or GM1302} and {MA2216 or ST2131}","Preclusion":"ST3236.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3264","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Modelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to introduce the use of mathematics as an effective tool in solving real-world problems through mathematical modelling and analytical and/or numerical computations. By using examples in physical, engineering, biological and social sciences, we show how to convert real-world problems into mathematical equations through proper assumptions and physical laws. Qualitative analysis and analytical solutions for some models will be provided to interpret and explain qualitative and quantitative phenomena of the real-world problems. Major topics: Introduction of modelling; dynamic (or ODE) models: population models, pendulum motion; electrical networks, chemical reaction, etc; optimization and discrete models: profit of company, annuity, etc; probability models: president election poll, random walk, etc; Model analysis: dimensional analysis, equilibrium and stability, bifurcation, etc; and some typical applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1104 or MA2104 or MA1104S or MA1506 or MA2108 or MA2108S or MA2221 or MA1505 or MA1511 or MA2311","Preclusion":"MPE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3265","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Number Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Number theory is an area that attracts the attention of many great mathematicians. Attempts to solve some number theoretic problems (such as the Fermats Last Theorem) often lead to new areas of mathematics. A recent application of an elementary number theoretic result called the Eulers Theorem to cryptography (RSA system) has further established the importance of this area in applied mathematics. The aim of this course is to introduce various topics in number theory and to connect these topics with algebra, analysis and combinatorics. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Prime numbers, multiplicative functions, theory of congruences, quadratic residues, algebraic numbers and integers, sums of squares and gauss sums, continued fractions, transcendental numbers, quadratic forms, genera and class group, partitions, diophantine equations, basic theory of elliptic curves","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"{MA2108 or MA2108S} and {MA2202 or MA2202S}","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3269","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Finance I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the students to the basics of financial mathematics and targets all students who have an interest in building a foundation in financial mathematics. Topics include basic mathematical theory of\r\ninterest, term structure of interest rates, fixed income securities, risk aversion, basic utility theory, single-period portfolio optimization, basic option theory. Mathematical rigor will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1010 or CS1010E or CS1010S or CS1010FC or IT1006 or CS1101 or CS1101C or CS1101S or IT1002) and (ST2131 or ST2334 or MA2216)","Preclusion":"QF2101 Basic Financial Mathematics","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is entirely project based. It allows the student the opportunity to engage in independent learning and research. It also affords the student the chance to delve into topics that may not be present in the regular curriculum. Projects registered under MA3288 are intended to be at a more advanced level than those under MA2288/9. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a continuation of work done in MA3288 and the project should be of two semesters' duration. Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3310","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 10-12 weeks during Special Term.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, having declared Mathematics or Applied Mathematics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major at the time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3310 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix of the respective major","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3311","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 10-12 weeks during Special Term.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Mathematics or Applied Mathematics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3311 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Mathematics or Applied Mathematics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The Honours project is intended to give students the opportunity to work independently, to encourage students develop and exhibit aspects of their ability not revealed or tested by the usual written examination, and to foster skills that could be of continued usefulness in their subsequent careers. The project work duration is one year (including assessment).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"Only for students matriculated from 2002/2003, subject to faculty and departmental requirements","Preclusion":"XFS4199M","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4203","ModuleTitle":"Galois Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to study field theory and its application to classical problems such as squaring a circle, trisecting an angle and solving the quintic polynomial equation by radicals. Major topics: Field extensions, finite and algebraic extensions, automorphisms of fields, splitting fields and normal extensions, separable extensions, primitive elements, finite fields, Galois extensions, roots of unity, norm and trace, cyclic extensions, solvable and radical extensions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3201","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4230","ModuleTitle":"Matrix Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This course provides essential ideas and techniques as well as algorithms in numerical linear algebra that are needed in scientific computing and data analytics for effectively working with vectors and matrices. The major difficulties faced in solving problems in linear algebra numerically are discussed, as well as the associated applications often seen in practice. The emphasis is on the development of elegant and powerful algorithms and their applications for solving practical problems. Major topics include basic vector and matrix manipulation, the singular value decomposition, QR factorization, least squares problems, conditioning and stability, eigenvalue problems, and various applications in scientific computing and data science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"{MA2101 or MA2101S} and {MA2213 or DSA2102}","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MA4235","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Graph Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers some advanced as well as special topics in Graph Theory. The topics are to be chosen from: Domination Theory, Edge Coloring, List Coloring, Graph Ramsey Theory, Chromatic Polynomials, Reconstruction Problem, Planar Graphs, Perfect Graphs, Matroid Theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4247","ModuleTitle":"Complex Analysis II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a second course in complex analysis which aims to introduce the student to some of the beautiful main results and applications of complex analysis. The nature of the topic allows the student to learn and understand the proofs and applications of some very strong results with relatively little background, it also shows the interplay between geometry, analysis and algebra.\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Argument principle (including Rouche's Theorem), open mapping theorem, maximum modulus principle, conformal mapping and linear fractional transformations, harmonic functions, and analytic continuation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3111 or MA3111S","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4254","ModuleTitle":"Discrete Optimization","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Discrete optimization deals with problems of maximizing or minimizing a function over a feasible region of discrete structure. These problems come from many fields like operations research, management science and computer science. The primary objective of this module is twofold: (a) to study key techniques to separate easy problems from difficult ones and (b) to use typical methods to deal with difficult problems. \r\n\r\nMajor topics: Integer programming: cutting plane techniques, branch and bound enumeration, partitioning algorithms, the fixed charge and plant location problems. Sequencing and job-shop scheduling. Vehicle routing problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA2215 or MA3252 or DSC3214 or DSN3701","Preclusion":"MA3235, ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4262","ModuleTitle":"Measure and Integration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is suitable not only for mathematics majors, but also for science and engineering majors who need a rigorous introduction to the concepts of measures and integrals. It covers Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral in a rigorous manner. We begin complicated proofs with an introduction which shows why the proof works. Examples are included to show why each hypothesis of a major theorem is necessary. \r\n\r\nMajor topics: Lebesgue measure. Outer measure. Measurable sets. Regularity of Lebesgue measure. Existence of nonmeasurable sets. Measurable functions. Egoroff's Theorem. Lusin's Theorem. Lebesgue integral. Convergence theorem. Differentiation. Vitali covering lemma. Functions of bounded variation. Absolute continuity. Lp spaces. Holder's inequality. Minkowski's inequality. Riesz-Fischer theorem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3209","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4269","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Finance II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module imparts to students in-depth knowledge of pricing and hedging of financial derivatives in equity, currency and fixed income markets. Major topics include fundamental of asset pricing, basic stochastic calculus, Ito’s formula, Black-Scholes models for European, American, path-dependent options such as Barrier, Asian and Lookback options, as well as multi-asset options and\r\nAmerican exchange options.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA1506 or MA1507 or MA1511 or MA2104 or MA2311) and MA3269","Preclusion":"MA3245 Financial Mathematics I\r\nMA4257 Financial Mathematics II","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA4269A","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Finance II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Major topics include fundamental of asset pricing, basic stochastic calculus, Ito’s formula, Black-Scholes models for European, American, path-dependent options such as Barrier, Asian and Lookback options, as well as multi-asset options and American exchange options.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Either one of these:\nMA1104 Multivariable Calculus\nor MA1506 Mathematics II\nor MA1507 Advanced Calculus\nor MA2104 Multivariable Calculus\nor MA2311 Techniques in Advanced Calculus\nand MA3269 Mathematical Finance I","Preclusion":"MA3245 Financial Mathematics I\nMA4257 Financial Mathematics II","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MA4270","ModuleTitle":"Data Modelling and Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This course aims at presenting important mathematical concepts and computational methods that are often used for modelling and analysis of big data sets and complex networks. The emphasis is on mathematical modelling and computational methods for practical problems in data science. Major topics include: basics on convex analysis, numerical methods for large-scale convex problems, dimensionality reduction, numerical methods for machine learning, kernel methods for pattern analysis, sparse coding and dictionary learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"{MA2213 or DSA2102} and {MA2216 or ST2131 or ST2334}","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4291","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Topics in Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This topics module is intended as an elective module for\r\nstrong and motivated students specialising in\r\nmathematics. The topics for the module will be chosen\r\nfrom a fundamental area of mathematics and may change\r\nfrom year to year. Besides regular lectures, each student\r\nwill do independent study, give presentations and submit a\r\nterm paper. There will be opportunities in the course for\r\nthe students to conduct individual or group research on the\r\ntopics discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR MODULE IN MATHEMATICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"A theme or one or several topics in mathematics, which may vary from semester to semester, will be chosen by the lecturer-in-charge or students enrolled in the module. Students will take turns to give seminar presentations on the chosen topics. Students will also be required to provide verbal critique and submit written reports on selected presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"Only for graduate research students in the Department of Mathematics who matriculated in 2004 or later.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5203","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Algebra I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in both pure and applied mathematics. It covers topics from the five basic areas of groups, rings, modules, fields and multi-linear algebra, including group actions, Sylow theorems, Jordan-Holder theorem, semisimple modules, chain conditions, bimodules, tensor products and localizations, algebraic, separable and normal field extensions, algebraic closures, multilinear forms, quadratic forms, symmetric and exterior algebras.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"MA3201 and departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5205","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Analysis I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers Lebesgue integration and related topics. It is intended for graduate students in mathematics. Major topics:\r\n(1) Quick review of properties of Rn, Lebesgue measure on Rn, Borel sets, Lebesgue nonmeasurable sets, Riemann-Lebesgue function, Lusin’s and Egoroff’s Theorems, convergence in measure.\r\n(2) Lebesgue integration, convergence theorems, evaluation of the integral in terms of the distribution function, Lp spaces, density of C¿¿ functions in Lp(Rn), p < ¿¿, abstract integration.\r\n(3) Product integration, Fubini’s and Tonelli’s Theorems, application to convolution, approximate identities and maximal function.\r\n(4) Lebesgue Differentiation Theorem, Vitali covering, functions of bounded variation, absolutely continuous functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-0-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"MA4262 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA5215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5209","ModuleTitle":"Algebraic Topology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies topology using algebraic methods. It covers the following major topics: \r\nFundamental groups, covering spaces, computation of fundamental groups, van Kampen Theorem, the classification of covering spaces, braid groups, simplicial complexes, simplicial homology, simplicial approximation, maps of spheres, classification of surfaces, Brouwer Fixed-point Theorem and Lefschetz Fixed-point Theorem.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA3251 or MA4215 or MA4266\r\n","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5211","ModuleTitle":"Lie Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies Lie groups/algebras and their finite dimensional representations. It covers the following topics: Lie groups and Lie algebras, maximal tori, Weyl group, root systems and Dynkin diagram, structure of (compact) semisimple Lie groups/algebras representations, highest weight theory and Weyl character formula. The course is suitable for graduate students with interest in number theory, representation theory, topology or geometry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA3201 or MA5203 or MA5218 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5217","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Complex Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to be a rigorous introduction to the study of functions of one complex variable, aimed at the first year graduate level. Major topics: Holomorphic functions, Cauchy’s integral formula and applications, residue and poles, Argument Principle, Maximal Modulus Principle and the Schwarz Lemma, conformal mappings, harmonic functions and analytic continuation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA4247 Complex Analysis II","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5219","ModuleTitle":"Logic and Foundation of Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in mathematics, and students in computer science and philosophy who have sufficient mathematical background.  The core of the module is Gdels incompleteness theorem.  Before that, some basic knowledge on first order logic, such as compactness theorem and properties of reducts of number theory, will be discussed.  After that, some basic topics in Recursion Theory and Model Theory are introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA4207 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5233","ModuleTitle":"Computational Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies computational methods in mathematics. It covers the following topics: computational linear algebra, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, parallel algorithms. The course is for mathematics graduate students with interest in computation methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA3228 or MA4255 or MA4230 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5241","ModuleTitle":"COMPUTATIONAL HARMONIC ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in applied mathematics and other related disciplines in science and engineering. It covers the following topics: discrete wavelet transform, discrete wavelet frame and tight frame, sparse approximation in redundant systems, variational methods for ill-posed inverse problems, sampling theory, compressed sensing, low rank matrix approximation, and non-local image restoration approaches.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"MA4229 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5243","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Mathematical Programming","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in mathematics.  It covers the following major topics:\r\nIntroduction to convex analysis;  Theory of constrained optimization; Lagrangian duality;  \r\nAlgorithms for constrained optimization, in particular, penalty, barrier and augmented Lagrangian methods; Interior-point methods for convex programming, in particular, linear and semidefinite programming. \r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA3236 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5248","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Analysis in Mathematical Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the basic techniques in stochastic analysis as well as their applications in mathematical finance.   \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics:  Brownian motion, stochastic calculus, stochastic differential equations, mathematical markets, arbitrage, completeness, optimal stopping problems, stochastic control, risk-neutral pricing, and generalized Black-Scholes models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"MA4262 or MA3245 or MA4269 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5295","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION FOR MSC BY COURSEWORK","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Student is expected to conduct research on a topic or area in mathematics, write a report and give an oral presentation on it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-20-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval (for students in 2006/07 and later cohorts who are enrolled in M.Sc. in Mathematics by course work)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA6202","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Selected topics in algebra and number theory are offered.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA6235","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Selected topics in financial mathematics are offered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA6291","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Topics offered will be of advanced mathematical nature and will be selected by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MB5101","ModuleTitle":"The Cell as a Machine","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"MECHANOBIOLOGY INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MB5103","ModuleTitle":"Research Seminars in Mechanobiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"MECHANOBIOLOGY INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module, required for doctoral students in Mechanobiology, studies the scientific seminar as a mode of communication, as well as studying a variety of\r\nmechanobiology topics that will be presented in seminar format. Students will have opportunities to work on 1) extracting information from research seminars;\r\n2) critical listening; 3) constructive criticism and identifying areas for\r\nimprovement; and 4) presenting a brief seminar on material directly related to\r\ntheir own research. Seminars will be presented by visiting scientists, members\r\nof the RCE, and the students themselves. Seminars are an effective way for students to interact with the broader scientific community and to keep abreast of the most recent research. The ultimate goal for this module is to\r\nenable students to get the greatest benefit from research seminars, whether they are participating as audience members or as speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-0-3.5","Prerequisite":"Designed for 2nd year doctoral students","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MB5104","ModuleTitle":"Integrative Approach To Understand Cell Functions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"MECHANOBIOLOGY INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an intensive 2-week “Bootcamp” course aimed at introducing new graduate students from biology or physical science backgrounds to key fundamental concepts and practical approaches in understanding cellular function. The focus is to develop a breadth of knowledge that allows students to pursue further depth in their respective research work. Major topics include the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology, gene cloning and editing, microscopy and bioimaging, coding and quantitative methods in biology, the choice and limitations of model organisms. These topics will be covered in lectures and reinforced in thematic-based practicals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5001","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5002","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL BIOSTATISTICS I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5003","ModuleTitle":"BASIC CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5004","ModuleTitle":"MOLECULAR BIOMARKERS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5005","ModuleTitle":"ETHICS AND REGULATION OF CLINICAL RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5008","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5108","ModuleTitle":"BIOSTATISTICS FOR BASIC RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5204","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to help students gain an in-depth understanding of advanced topics in (1) General pharmacology, (2) Neuropharmacology and (3) Cancer pharmacology using lectures and journal clubs given by clinical and basic science experts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5214","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH SKILLS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-0.3-0.3-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5216","ModuleTitle":"Bioethical Evaluation of Health Policies in Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5220","ModuleTitle":"Array and Omics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The dawn of the human genome project in the 1990s has fuelled advances in 2 key technologies. They are the microarray technology for genomics and mass\r\nspectrometry for proteomics. From these platforms, many other specialty fields have emerged including array comparative genomic hybridization, microRNA array,\r\nphosphoproteomics, protein arrays and metabolomics, etc. These tools have propelled discoveries in basic and translational research. The module will educate students on these tools and their diverse applications of “array and\r\nomics” in this era of functional genomics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"4-1-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Students should have basic knowledge of protein\r\nbiochemistry and DNA biology","Preclusion":"MDG5214","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5221","ModuleTitle":"Viral vectors for manipulating gene expression","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The ability to manipulate gene expression in a cell, an organ or a whole organism is an important aspect in the delineation of the molecular mechanisms in health and disease. Hence, many conventional as well as newly developed techniques for gene expression manipulation are being used in biomedical research. One of the most used strategies involves the use of genetically engineered viruses to infect mammalian cells. This module will cover the use of viral gene delivery vectors for \r\n(i) Exogenous expression of genes \r\n(ii) Knockdown of genes by RNA interference","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5223","ModuleTitle":"Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce students to stem cell\r\nbiology, their origins, properties, function in tissue\r\nrepair/regeneration, and utility in therapy.\r\nMajor topics are\r\n1) ES cells\r\n2) Neural stem cells\r\n3) Muscle stem cells\r\n4) Stem cells and cancer\r\n5) Hematopoeitic stem cells\r\n6) Mesenchymal stem cells\r\n7) Induced pluripotent stem cells.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"4-0-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5226","ModuleTitle":"Antimicrobial resistance and drug discovery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to explore antimicrobial resistance and\nprograms in drug discovery. Multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant strains are responsible for deadly outbreaks and hospital-acquired infections around the globe, undermining advances in health and medicine. The purpose of the course is to become cognizant of the growing threat of drug resistant and current programs in antimicrobial discovery. Besides of traditional\nantimicrobial discovery programs; alternative, novel therapies including antibody based immunotherapy; CAR-T-cell and microbiome therapies are explored. The course addresses critical issues of antimicrobial-resistance, mechanisms of resistance, and programs in drug discovery from target and lead finding to clinical trials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5229","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Signal Transduction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to give the students a system understanding of the key signal transduction pathways in the cell, with close implication in health and disease. The main topics include the following: \r\n(1) PI3K-MTOR pathways \r\n(2) MAPK pathways \r\n(3) Tyrosine kinase pathways \r\n(4) GPCR \r\n(5) Small GTPase \r\n(6) TNF signalling pathways \r\n(7) NF-kB pathways \r\n(8) Jak-STAT pathways \r\n(9) TGFb-Smad pathways \r\n(10) Hippo signaling   \r\n(11) Hedgehog signalling \r\n(12) AMPK signaling \r\n(13) Ubiquitination and protein degradation\r\nThese topics will be taught by leading experts with strong research background from NUHS, Duke-NUS and IMCB.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5231","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Biomedical and Behavioural Research Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"History and theoretical foundations of ethics in biomedical and behavioural research as well as examination of major ethical issues arising in the conduct of such research; topics covered include history of research ethics, theories and concepts in research ethics review, ethical issues relating to various research methodologies, and ethical issues arising in various types of biomedical and behavioural research","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5237","ModuleTitle":"BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION CAPSTONE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of the Capstone Project is for the students to\nengage in research and apply multi-disciplinary knowledge\nthey have acquired from their MSc program, to a real-world\nproblem focused on clinical health issues. During the\nproject, students utilise the entire process of solving a realworld\nteam-based project, from collecting to processing the\nactual data, to applying suitable analytic methods to the\nproblem. Students will work in small teams on a project\nsupervised by a mentor from various departments of NUH\nand NUS. The final project will be delivered in a written\nreport and a formal presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"MDG5227 Bio-Innovation & Entrepreneurship\nMDG5236 Principles & Concepts in Translational\nResearch","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5239","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Pharmacology II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The module is a continuation from MDG5238 Clinical Pharmacology I on the study of pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically useful drugs. It is organized according to drugs acting on various body systems; namely the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrinology. The whole group of antimicrobials for the treatment of infections and anti-cancer drugs will also be included. The scientific basis of the therapeutic applications of these drugs will be demonstrated to the students, thus promoting the safe and rational use of drugs in clinical therapeutics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MDG5238 Clinical Pharmacology I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5302","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module (PCM)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"Project Topic: Rumination, Fear of Cancer recurrence, Depression and Anxiety \nThis ISM will involve (i) Literature review on the topic of rumination,fear of cancer recurrence and the emotional state;  (ii) analysis of data collected on cancer patients’ fear of cancer recurrence (iii) Manuscript preparation for publication; (iv) presentation of the data at a conference/seminar. \nFear of cancer recurrence is a common condition with clinical significance. However work in this area in Singapore and other Asian countries is limited. Hence the \nwork done in this module will contribute significantly to the extant literature and knowledge.  ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-7-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5771","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar and Workshop","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2112","ModuleTitle":"Strength of Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides basic mechanical engineering\nknowledge and theory of mechanics of materials, and how\nthey are used to solve practical engineering problems. The\ncourse includes introduction to statics, concept of stress\nand strain, analysis of stresses and deflections in a loaded\nbeam, torsion of a circular bar as well as analysis of\nframes and machines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"EG1111 Engineering Principles and Practice I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2121E","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course develops a good understanding of the basic concepts and application of thermodynamics required for the analysis, modeling and design of thermal-fluid systems in engineering practice. Major topics include: Review of First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their applications; Reversible and Irreversible processes; Entropy; Non-flow and flow processes; Cycles involving entropy changes; Power/refrigeration and air cycles; Ideal gas mixtures; Psychrometry and applications; Fuels; Combustion and First Law applied to combustion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.25-2.4.25","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM1121, TME2121","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2134","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to fluid mechanics as applied to engineering. After introducing the basic terminology and a classification of fluid and flow, students are taught fluid statics, which cover hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, surface tension forces, buoyancy, metacentric height and stability of floating bodies. Numerous examples of engineering applications pertaining to each aspect\nof fluid statics are presented. In the section on fluid dynamics, basic principles of fluid motion are introduced. This covers the continuity equation, Bernoulli and energy equations. The momentum equation and its engineering application using the control volume approach are included. In the analysis of fluid-mechanics problems, dimensional analysis and similitude are taught with engineering examples. On viscous flow in pipes, laminar and turbulent pipe flows, Hagen-Poiseuille law, friction factor, losses in pipe fittings and use of Moody’s Chart will be covered. This module ends with an introduction to pumps, their elementary theory and matching pump and system. characteristics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1.0-0.5-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"PC1431 or PC1431FC or PC1431X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2134E","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to fluid mechanics as applied to engineering. After introducing the basic terminology and a classification of fluid and flow, students are taught fluid statics, which cover hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, surface tension forces, buoyancy, metacentric height and stability of floating bodies. Numerous examples of engineering applications pertaining to each aspect of fluid statics are presented. In the section on fluid dynamics, basic principles of fluid motion are introduced. This covers the continuity equation, Bernoulli and energy equations. The momentum equation and its engineering application using the control volume approach are included. In the analysis of fluid-mechanics problems, dimensional analysis and similitude are taught with engineering examples. Finally, laminar and turbulent pipe flows, Hagen-Poiseuille law, friction factor, losses in pipe fittings and use of Moody’s Chart will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM1131, TME2134","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME2142","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a compulsory module and it introduces students to various fundamental concepts in control system analysis and design. Topics include mathematical modeling of dynamical systems, time responses of first and second-order systems, steady-state error analysis, frequency response analysis of systems and design methodologies based on both time and frequency domains. This module also introduces computer simulation as a means of system evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"MA1506","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2142E","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is a compulsory module and it introduces students to various fundamental concepts in control system analysis and design. Topics include mathematical modeling of dynamical systems, time responses of first and second-order systems, steady-state error analysis, frequency response analysis of systems and design methodologies based on both time and frequency domains. This module also introduces computer simulation as a means of system evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"TM2401","Preclusion":"TM3142, TME2142","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME2151","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Mechanical Eng. Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the foundation for understanding the structure-property-processing relationship in materials common in mechanical engineering. Topics explore the mechanical properties of metals and their alloys, the means of modifying such properties, as well as the failure and environmental degradation of materials. Practical applications are demonstrated through laboratory experiments to illustrate the concepts taught during lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"None for engineering students","Preclusion":"MLE1101”.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2151E","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Mechanical Eng. Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the foundation for understanding the structure-property-processing relationship in materials common in mechanical engineering. Topics explore the mechanical properties of metals and their alloys, the means of modifying such properties, as well as the failure and environmental degradation of materials. Practical applications are demonstrated through laboratory experiments to illustrate the concepts taught during lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM1151, TME2151","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3000","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3103","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Systems Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of a project which is either (i) an industrysponsored project, (ii) an in-house project linked to external competitions, or, (iii) a project according to a prescribed theme proposed by a group of students. The students will work in\ngroups to complete the design of a mechanical product/system in the first half of the semester to be followed by the fabrication/testing of prototype(s) in the second half. In the course of project work, students will be exposed to the working of team\ndynamics, the engineering design process, report writing, oral presentation and project management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-1-8-2-3","Prerequisite":"ME2101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Design\nME2103 Engineering Visualisation and Modelling","Preclusion":"ME3101 Mechanical Systems Design I\nME3102 Mechanical Systems Design II","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3112E","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics of Machines","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the fundamental engineering principles on kinematics and kinetics. The topics of rigid body dynamics and vibration will be covered, including the theoretical development and practical application to mechanisms and machinery. The salient features of dynamics to be applied for each instance will be clearly explained and the interpretation of the results obtained will be highlighted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-2-4.0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM2112, TME3112","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3122","ModuleTitle":"Heat Transfer","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the key concepts related to the different modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection and radiation) and principles of heat exchangers. It develops the students’ proficiency in applying these heat transfer concepts and principles, to analyse and solve practical engineering problems involving heat transfer processes. Topics include introduction to heat transfer; steady state heat conduction; transient heat conduction; lumped capacitance; introduction to convective heat transfer; external forced convection; internal forced convection; natural/free convection; blackbody radiation and radiative properties; radiative exchange between surfaces; introduction to heat exchangers and basic calculation of overall heat transfer coefficient.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"PC1431FC/PC1431/PC1431X","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3162","ModuleTitle":"Manufacturing Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Manufacturing processes: cold and hot working, rolling, extrusion, forgoing, sheet and metal blanking and forming, cold forming, welding, brazing, soldering, casting, powder metallurgy, plastics technology.\r\nMachine tools: RP, 3-D printing, Lathes, Milling, Drill press, Grinding and laser machining, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3162E","ModuleTitle":"Manufacturing Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the principles of computer-aided tools: CAD and CAM, which are widely used in modern design and manufacturing industry. By introducing the mathematical background and fundamental part programming of CAD/CAM, this course provides the basics for students to understand the techniques and their industrial applications. The topics are: CAD: geometric modelling methods for curves, surfaces, and solids; CAM: part fabrication by CNC machining based on given geometric model; Basics of CNC machining; Tool path generation in CAD/CAM (Option to introduce a CAM software to generate a CNC program for the machining of a part); Verification of fabricated part by CNC measurement based on given geometric model. The module is targeted at students specializing in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM2162, TME3162","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3211","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics Of Solids","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers topics on: Linear elasticity in which the general equations of equilibrium and compatibility are derived and its applications are illustrated for complex problems; Unsymmetrical bending of beams; Stresses in pressurized thick-walled cylinders in elastic and elasto-plastic regions; Stresses in rotating members; Introduction to mechanics of composite materials; and Experimental stress analysis with particular emphasis on optical methods. This is an elective module and is intended for students in Stage 3 and 4 who have an interest in the stress analysis of isotropic and composite materials. The materials in this module are applicable to chemical, civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2114","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3211E","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics of Solids","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The module covers topics on: Linear elasticity in which the general equations of equilibrium and compatibility are derived and its applications are illustrated for complex problems; Unsymmetrical bending of beams; Stresses in pressurized thick-walled cylinders in elastic and elasto-plastic regions; Stresses in rotating members; Introduction to mechanics of composite materials; and Experimental stress analysis with particular emphasis on optical methods. This is an elective module and is intended for students in Stage 3 and 4 who have an interest in the stress analysis of isotropic and composite materials. The materials in this module are applicable to chemical, civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2114E","Preclusion":"TM3211, TME3211","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3242","ModuleTitle":"Automation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the approaches used in the design of sequencing circuits applied to machine-level industrial automation. Special emphasis is given to electromechanical and pneumatic systems. After a quick review of input sensing, pneumatic actuators, basic switching logic and elements, the design of sequential control systems using electromechanical ladder diagrams, purely pneumatic circuits and programmable logic controllers are introduced. Upon successful completion, students should be able to read and understand pneumatic circuits and electromechanical ladder diagrams and be able to quickly design and implement such circuits for any sequencing problem. This is a technical elective course targeted at third year mechanical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"ME2143"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3242E","ModuleTitle":"Automation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the approaches used in the design of sequencing circuits applied to machine-level industrial automation. Special emphasis is given to electromechanical and pneumatic systems. After a quick review of input sensing, pneumatic actuators, basic switching logic and elements, the design of sequential control systems using electromechanical ladder diagrams, purely pneumatic circuits and programmable logic controllers are introduced. Upon successful completion, students should be able to read and understand pneumatic circuits and electromechanical ladder diagrams and be able to quickly design and implement such circuits for any sequencing problem. This is a technical elective course targeted at third year mechanical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM3242, TME3242","Corequisite":"ME2143E"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3251","ModuleTitle":"Materials For Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with basic knowledge in materials selection for mechanical design. The major topics are: Classification of engineering materials; Materials properties in design using case studies; Ferrous alloys (carbon and low-alloy steels, tool steels, stainless steels, cast irons); Non-ferrous alloys (Cu-, Al-, Mg-, Ti-, Zn-, Ni-alloys, etc.); Engineering plastics and composites; Engineering ceramics; Surface engineering and coating techniques; Joining processes; Material selection in design; Product costing and case studies. The module is aimed at students who want to specialise in mechanical product design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2151","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3261","ModuleTitle":"Computer-Aided Design And Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the principles of computer-aided tools: CAD and CAM, which are widely used in modern design and manufacturing industry. By introducing the mathematical background and fundamental part programming of CAD/CAM, this course provides the basics for students to understand the techniques and their industrial applications. The topics are: CAD: geometric modelling methods for curves, surfaces, and solids; CAM: part fabrication by CNC machining based on given geometric model; Basics of CNC machining; Tool path generation in CAD/CAM (Option to introduce a CAM software to generate a CNC program for the machining of a part); Verification of fabricated part by CNC measurement based on given geometric model. The module is targeted at students specializing in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"ME2162/ME3162"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3261E","ModuleTitle":"Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the principles of computer-aided tools: CAD and CAM, which are widely used in modern design and manufacturing industry. By introducing the mathematical background and fundamental part programming of CAD/CAM, this course provides the basics for students to understand the techniques and their industrial applications. The topics are: CAD: geometric modelling methods for curves, surfaces, and solids; CAM: part fabrication by CNC machining based on given geometric model; Basics of CNC machining; Tool path generation in CAD/CAM (Option to introduce a CAM software to generate a CNC program for the machining of a part); Verification of fabricated part by CNC measurement based on given geometric model. The module is targeted at students specializing in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM3261, TME3261","Corequisite":"ME3162E"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3263","ModuleTitle":"Design For Manufacturing And Assembly","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches product design for manufacture and assembly. It covers the details of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) methods for practicing engineers and also allows for learning of concurrent or simultaneous engineering. The topics covered: Introduction, Selection of materials and processes; Product design for manual assembly; Design for automatic assembly and robotic assembly; Design for machining; Design for rapid prototyping and tooling (rapid mould making); Design for injection moulding. The module is targeted at students majoring in manufacturing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"ME2162/ME3162"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3263E","ModuleTitle":"Design for Manufacturing and Assembly","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches product design for manufacture and assembly. It covers the details of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) methods for practicing engineers and also allows for learning of concurrent or simultaneous engineering. The topics covered: Introduction, Selection of materials and processes; Product design for manual assembly; Design for automatic assembly and robotic assembly; Design for machining; Design for rapid prototyping and tooling (rapid mould making); Design for injection moulding. The module is targeted at students majoring in manufacturing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TM3263, TME3263","Corequisite":"ME3162E"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4101","ModuleTitle":"Bachelor Of Engineering Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of an industrial or research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Eng. (Mech) program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4101A","ModuleTitle":"Bachelor Of Engineering Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Eng. (Mech) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4102","ModuleTitle":"Standards in Mechanical Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Standards provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or\ncharacteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that\nproducts, processes and services are fit for their purposes.\n\nWe aim to create awareness of, demonstrate and teach\nvarious standards currently used in mechanical engineering\npractices. In this module, three key categories in mechanical\nengineering are selected, namely smart manufacturing,\nsustainable energy and medical technology. After giving a\nbroad overview of the standards landscape in mechanical\nengineering, it will focus on the standards associated with\nthe 3 identified categories. They will be discussed in\nlectures, industrial talks by experts, student group\ndiscussions/projects etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4105","ModuleTitle":"Specialization Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to link staff research to teaching in the selected areas of specialisation offered by the Department. The module comprises a structured programme of seminars, term papers, and mini-projects to be given by a group of faculty members based on their current research interests in the specialisation area. The programme content differs for different specialisation areas. The module is intended for students pursuing a specialisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0.5-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"For students admitted to a specialisation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4223","ModuleTitle":"Thermal Environmental Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to integrate knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics to design and simulate air-conditioning systems, as well as to estimate and analyse the energy performance of buildings. Major topics include: Applications and basics; Psychrometrics; Comfort and health; Heat gains through building envelopes; Cooling load calculations; Air conditioning design calculations; Air conditioning systems; Air conditioning plants and equipment., Energy estimation and energy performance analysis. The module is designed for third and final-year students who are interested in the Cooling and Energy Efficiency of Buildings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2121, ME3122","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4223E","ModuleTitle":"Thermal Environmental Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to integrate knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics to design and simulate air-conditioning systems, as well as to estimate and analyse the energy performance of buildings. Major topics include: Applications and basics; Psychrometrics; Comfort and health; Heat gains through building envelopes; Cooling load calculations; Air conditioning design calculations; Air conditioning systems; Air conditioning plants and equipment., Energy estimation and energy performance analysis. The module is designed for third and final-year students who are interested in the Cooling and Energy Efficiency of Buildings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2121E & ME3122E","Preclusion":"TM3223, TME4223","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4226","ModuleTitle":"Energy and Thermal Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides applications of basic concepts in thermodynamics and heat transfer and extends students' understanding of energy technology areas and applications of current interest. Emphasis is on understanding of the principles of operation of various energy systems and their performance. Topics include: General thermodynamics relations and behaviour and process of real gases, Principle of operation and basic performance evaluation of mechanical thermal systems in conventional and new-technology areas such as absorption cooling, conventional and compact heat exchangers, steam power plants, combine cycle, micro gas turbines, cogeneration and fuel cells. This module is meant for students who have a special interest in energy and energy technology systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2121, ME3122","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4233","ModuleTitle":"Computational Methods In Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the application of numerical methods for solving incompressible viscous fluid flow and convective heat transfer problems. Students will acquire an understanding of the basic principles of fluid flow simulation, a basic working knowledge of numerical implementation and an appreciation of the power of computational methods in solving complex problems.\n\nMajor topics covered are: \n•\tBasic theory of numerical discretization; \n•\tFinite difference discretization; \n•\tStability and accuracy analysis; \n•\tSolution methods for Poisson and elliptic type equations arising from incompressible flows. \n•\tConservation laws and finite volume discretization.\n•\tFormulation and solution methods for viscous incompressible fluid flows by (1) Stream function-Vorticity method for 2D flows, (2) Projection method for Navier-Stokes equations, (3) Finite-volume discretization and SIMPLE/R-based procedures and (4) Others methods as time allows.\n\nAssignments on (1) an elliptic equation problem and (2) a 2D fluid flow problem (by a method of their choice) allow students to acquire generic skills and experience in implementing their own codes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-3.0-3.5","Prerequisite":"ME2134 Fluid Mechanics I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4245","ModuleTitle":"Robot Mechanics and Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module facilitates the learning of the fundamentals of robotic manipulators for students to appreciate and understand their design and applications. Successful completion allows student to formulate the kinematics and dynamics of robotic manipulators consisting of a serial chain of rigid bodies and implement control algorithms with sensory feedback. The module is targeted at upper level undergraduates who have completed fundamental mathematics, mechanics, and control modules. Students will also gain a basic appreciation of the complexity in the control architecture and manipulator structure typical to new-generation robots.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"MA1506/ME2142 for ME students\r\nEE2010 / EE3331C for ECE students","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4245E","ModuleTitle":"Robot Mechanics and Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The module facilitates the learning of the fundamentals of robotic manipulators for students to appreciate and understand their design and applications. Successful completion allows student to formulate the kinematics and dynamics of robotic manipulators consisting of a serial chain of rigid bodies and implement control algorithms with sensory feedback. The module is targeted at upper level undergraduates who have completed fundamental mathematics, mechanics, and control modules. Students will also gain a basic appreciation of the complexity in the control architecture and manipulator structure typical to new-generation robots.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2142E for ME students\nEE2010E/EE3331E for EE students","Preclusion":"TM4245, TME4245","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4256","ModuleTitle":"Functional Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Functional materials belong to a special category that is different from traditional structural materials. This category of materials provides special functionalities and is able to convert energy from one from to another. They can be found naturally and can also be engineered based on different requirements. This course covers principles of functional materials in inorganic and organic materials, and metals. The course will also provide applications of some functional materials in devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"ME2151, ME2143","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4256E","ModuleTitle":"Functional Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Functional materials belong to a special category that is different from traditional structural materials. This category of materials provides special functionalities and is able to convert energy from one from to another. They can be found naturally and can also be engineered based on different requirements. This course covers principles of functional materials in inorganic and organic materials, and metals. The course will also provide applications of some functional materials in devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"ME2151E, ME2143E","Preclusion":"ME4256, TME4256","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4291","ModuleTitle":"Finite Element Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the fundamental concepts of the finite element method, practical techniques in creating an FEM model, and demonstrates its applications to solve some important stress and thermal analysis problems in Mechanical Engineering. Some necessary background in mechanics will be briefed before the foundations of the FEM theory, concept and procedures are covered. Various formulations and applications to one- two- and threedimensional problems in solid mechanics and heat transfer will be covered to reinforce the theory and concepts. The precautions in the actual practice of FE analysis such as mesh design, modeling and verification will also be covered. Some instruction in the use of a commercial FEM software package will be given and students are expected to carry out one or more projects with it independently. This module should give students a good foundation for numerical simulation, and basic skills for carrying out stress and thermal analysis for a mechanical system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"MA1505 (Mathematics I)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5001","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves supervised project over two semesters, on a topic approved by the Programme Manager of Department. The project work should relate to one of the areas of Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics, Control & Mechatronics, Energy and Bio-Thermal Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing and Materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME5161","ModuleTitle":"OPTICAL TECHNIQUES IN EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a basic course which aims at providing a good foundation and understanding of optical techniques for research and industrial applications. Experimental stress analysis is a core area for engineers and scientists. With the invention of the laser, newer optical methods such as holography, shearography and electronic speckle pattern interferometry (ESPI) have been developed for research and industrial use. The traditional methods of moiré and photoelasticity have also been re-developed using the laser, as well as using state-of-the-art computer technology. This development has brought optical techniques to a new dimension in measurement and nondestructive testing. The course is targeted at postgraduate students seeking to use optical techniques in research and development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5207","ModuleTitle":"SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5300A","ModuleTitle":"Special Project in Computation and Modelling I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module will be an independent study based on an industry or internal project related to computation and modelling. The 1st semester works will be focusing on thorough literature survey on papers, problems and issues, and proposing some likely methods to resolve the problems. Some analysis, simulation or computation may be needed to verify the solutions proposed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Complete at least three (3) core modules from the core module list.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5300B","ModuleTitle":"Special Project in Computation and Modelling II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"As a continuation from ME5300A, the 2nd semester works will be focusing on realising the proposed solutions identified from ME5300A, and continuing on detail analysis, computation and modelling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ME5300A Special Project in Computation and Modelling I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5304","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches techniques and skills in carrying out fluid mechanics experiments and data analyses. Major topics include: Similitude and modelling; Wind tunnel design; Velocity measurement; Pressure measurement; Shear stress measurement; Volume flow rate measurement; Wind tunnel blockage correction; End plate configurations; Flow visualization; Signal analysis. This module is primarily targeted at graduate students who are conducting experimental fluid mechanics research and those who have interests in experimental fluid mechanics. This module is also appropriate for undergraduate students enrolled in the department’s Aeronautical Engineering Specialization, especially those who are working on experimental fluid mechanics research for their final year projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2135 Fluid Mechanics II","Preclusion":"ME4234","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5401","ModuleTitle":"LINEAR SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"linear system theory is the core of modern control appropaches, such as optimal, robust, adaptive and multi-variable control. This module develops a solid understanding of the fundamentals of linear systems analysis and design using the state space approach. Topics covered include state space representation of systems; solution of state equations; stability analysis using Lyapunov methods; controllability and observability; linear state feedback design; asymptotic observer and compensator design, decoupling and servo control. This module is a must for higher degree students in control engineering, robotics or servo engineering. It is also very useful for those who are interested in signal processing and computer engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE4302 or ME4246","Preclusion":"MCH5201, EE5101/EE5101R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5403","ModuleTitle":"Computer Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to introduce the basic concepts and design methods of computer/microprocessor based control schemes. Techniques for discrete-time control realization will also be discussed. After attending the course, the students will acquire the basic skills on designing simple controllers for real time systems, know how to analyze the system responses and evaluate the controller performance. The topics covered are: discrete system analysis; pole-placement design, basic predictive control, digital PID controllers; implementation issues (sampling theorem, aliasing, discretization errors) and real-time realization using system control software such as Matlab and Labview.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5103/EE5103R, MCH5103, TD5241","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5405","ModuleTitle":"Machine Vision","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces machine vision devices and techniques in image processing and pattern recognition. It also discusses the integration of the above to form a cohesive machine vision system. Students will learn how machine vision systems in robotics and medical applications are designed and implementation. This course is based on a basic knowledge of geometry and linear algebra, and does not require previous knowledge in machine vision. The accent is more on global understanding than on mathematical derivations. The main topics that will be treated are: vision hardware, visual perception, optical properties, image transforms, image enhancement, segmentation, encoding, representations, and applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5513","ModuleTitle":"FRACTURE AND FATIGUE OF MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective is to expose students to the various methods to tackle practical problems related to fracture and fatigue of materials so that they can apply them to real situations. Particular emphasis is placed on fracture and fatigue properties of materials. Major topics include: linear elastic fracture mechanics, fracture mechanics in yielded regime, standard tests for fracture toughness; high and low cycle fatigue, factors affecting fatigue properties of materials, conventional and fracture mechanic fatigue design, fatigue crack propagation, fatigue life prediction and monitoring, fracture and fatigue mechanisms and control. This module is useful for students who see themselves in a career related to service failure analysis and/or materials applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5600A","ModuleTitle":"Project in Advanced Manufacturing I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module will be an independent study based on an industry project related to biomedical, healthcare or key  local industry sectors. The 1st semester works will be focusing on thorough literature survey on patents, papers, problems and issues, and proposing some likely methods to resolve the problems either on processes or designs. Some analysis, simulation or simple experiments may be needed to verify the solutions proposed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"ME5608 Additive and Non-Conventional Manufacturing\r\nProcesses, and\r\nME5612 Computer Aided Product Development or\r\nME6505 Engineering Materials in Medicine","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5600B","ModuleTitle":"Project in Advanced Manufacturing II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"As a continuation from ME5600A, the 2nd semester works will be focusing on realising the proposed solutions identified from ME5600A by prototyping, implementation or design improvement. 3DP techniques will be adopted for realising such solutions, methods and designs. Evaluation, improvement and final solution will be concluded for likely commercialisation or industry use.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-3-3-3","Prerequisite":"ME5600A Project in Advanced Manufacturing I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5608","ModuleTitle":"Additive and Non-Conventional Manufacturing Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on principles, techniques and applications of abrasive and non conventional maching process and latest techniques on material additive in addition to material removal. Topics include grinding, ultrasonic maching, electrical discharge maching, laser beam maching, layered manufacturing, et cetera. Students are expected to carry out an independent study by project or term paper on the related topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"ME6605","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME5608A","ModuleTitle":"Principles and Processes of Additive Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module emphasizes additive manufacturing processes. Topics include 3D printing processes/materials, metal printing, etc. Students are expected to carry out an independent study by project or term paper on the related topics. A structured programme of lectures, term papers, and a final examination are included in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0.5-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"ME5608: Additive and non-conventional manufacturing processes","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME5608B","ModuleTitle":"Hybrid Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module emphasizes on hybrid manufacturing techniques. This will focus on how to use two or more non-conventional material additive and removal processes in macro, micro and nano-scale to machine features. Topics include: bio-micro printing, chemicalmechanical polishing (CMP), electrical-chemical machining (ECM), ultra-precision diamond turning (UPDG), Electrolytic in-process dressing (ELID) grinding, laser-based machining, Ultrasonic Machining, Abrasive Machining Processes, etc. Students are expected to carry out an independent study by project or term paper on the related topics. A structured programme of lectures, term papers, and a final examination are included in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0.5-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"ME5608: Additive and Non-Conventional Manufacturing Processes","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with\nwork attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6101","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH TOPICS IN APPLIED MECHANICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6303","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED FLUID DYNAMICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces graduate students to the fundamental theory underlying the motion of both inviscid and viscous fluids. The general differential equations of motion, i.e. Navier-Stokes equations, are derived and exact solutions presented in simple geometries, with the appropriate boundary conditions. Major topics in Potential Theory include using the velocity potential and stream-function, Kelvin’s circulation theorem are introduced. The basics of Stokes or creeping flows are also discussed along with some simple exact solutions. \r\n\r\nStudents are introduced to the origin of incompressible turbulent flows and its physical and experimental characteristics. The mean or Reynolds equation of turbulent flows will be derived and problem of closure discussed. The two important classes of turbulent flows, namely wall-bounded flows and free shear flows, will be studied. Similarity and Kolmogorov’s theory on scales of turbulence will be discussed. The last section will introduce students to turbulence simulation and","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6401","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN MECHATRONICS 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, several selected advanced topics in mechatronics that are of current research interest will be offered. Each student has to choose two of those topics. Topics covered are typically in the areas of robotics, control, machine vision, and artificial intelligence. Each topic chosen will require the student to read several research papers, write a term paper and do a term project. The module is mainly meant for research students to help them specialise in selected topics in mechatronics. ME6401 will be offered in Term I while ME6402 will be offered in Term II. The two modules typically cover a different set of topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"A good background in the topics selected","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6505","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Materials in Medicine","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide an in-depth graduate level foundation in biomaterial science and engineering principles. Students will be introduced to the practical aspects of biomaterials in medical devices, in particularly the fabrication of devices, including materials selection, processing, performance,  biocompatibility issues and regulatory requirements. Topics of interest include hip\r\nprostheses, articular joints, surgical sutures, tissue engineering scaffolds for hard and soft tissues, and case studies of failed medical prostheses. A short research\r\nproposal on implanted material for medical devices will be prepared by students, in place of continuous assessment. A problem base approach teaching ethodology will be used to encourage the learning process. On completion of this lecture course, students should be able to suggest suitable biomaterials and plan appropriate processing techniques for given biomedical applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT1003A","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide knowledge, techniques and understanding of marketing principles. 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It covers topics such as the marketing concept, the marketing environment and the marketing mix which includes product, pricing, distribution and promotion. Other related topics include consumer behaviour, market segmentation and targeting, marketing research and information system, marketing planning, implementation and control, and public issues in marketing.  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Other related topics include consumer behaviour, market segmentation and targeting, marketing research and information system, marketing planning, implementation and control, and public issues in marketing.  This is a foundation module for business students and provides the basis for later concentration in the marketing area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MKT1003; MKT1003X; RST and EMG students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT1705X","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide knowledge, techniques and understanding of marketing principles. It provides students with a conceptual framework to analyse and interpret marketing phenomena and to suggest courses of action in response to marketing problems.  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From a marketing perspective, the class will cover digital tools, social media, and mobile marketing solutions to help students formulate their business\r\nplans and go-to-market strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 Principles of Marketing","Preclusion":"Students who have any Level 3000 or above Marketing modules.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT2711","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Venture Challenge","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Every day new products are created that help fuel new ideas and innovation.\n\nToday, marketing helps these ideas become a successful business due to the abundance of digital tools that are available to small enterprises and online marketing solutions that help businesses find the right customers anywhere in the world.\n\nThis class offers a unique opportunity for enterprising students to develop a marketing strategy to turn their ideas into real, viable businesses. From a marketing perspective, the class will cover digital tools, social media, and mobile marketing solutions to help students formulate their business plans and go-to-market strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705 Principles of Marketing","Preclusion":"Students who have read or are reading any Level 3000 or above Marketing modules.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3401A","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy: Analysis and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process; with a focus on Asian markets. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems that are commonly faced in Asian markets and in the development of marketing strategies and programmes that are appropriate for Asian markets. Topics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. The module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. Asian cases are used to a large extent for class discussion, supplemented by computer simulated marketing games, projects, exercises and lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 Marketing or MKT1003X Marketing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3401B","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy: Analysis and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process; with a focus on Asian markets. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems that are commonly faced in Asian markets and in the development of marketing strategies and programmes that are appropriate for Asian markets. Topics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. The module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. 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Case studies will be used in addition to lectures in conducting this module and students may also be required to complete a project concerning the marketing of services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003 \r\n\r\n","Preclusion":"BH3412 or BH3412A or BH3412B or BZ3612 or BK3205 or MKT3412A or MKT3412B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3416","ModuleTitle":"Business-to-Business Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to acquaint participants with the basic concepts, tools and frameworks in business-to-business marketing. Participants are exposed to the unique challenges in operating in the business market and provided with opportunities to carry out marketing analyses and to make marketing decisions in the business marketing context. The topics to be covered are: (a) importance and unique aspects of business marketing, (b) business buying behaviour, (c) business market analysis and competitor analysis, (d) business market strategy formulation, (e) business product management, (f) business pricing strategies and decisions, (g) management of distribution channels in the business market, (h) management of salesforce in the business market, (i) development and maintenance of customer relationships in the business market, (j) customer negotiations in the business market, and (k) marketing communications in the business market. This course will be taught in an application-oriented fashion. The various business marketing management concepts and principles will be taught through brief lectures, class discussions, class exercises and videos. The participants will learn how to make business marketing decisions, solve business marketing problems and develop business marketing plans through individual analysis and class discussion of marketing cases as well as group involvement in a business marketing project or simulation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3418","ModuleTitle":"Product And Brand Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module aimed at developing skills towards the management of new and existing products, where products cover both tangible goods as well as intangible services.  Possible topics to be covered include: the changing role of the product manager; product portfolio management; product planning and concept testing; test marketing and new product introduction; and packaging.  Several teaching methods will be used.  Apart from lectures, students may be given assigned readings and cases to develop their skills.  In addition, students may have the opportunity to apply their skills in group projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003 \r\n","Preclusion":"BH3418 or BZ3603 or MKT3418A or MKT3418B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3420","ModuleTitle":"Advertising & Promotion Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the use of communication to influence consumer decision making.  The module will address the principles and practice of advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and public relations.  Possible materials to be covered include setting promotional objectives; copy development and execution; media decisions; consumer and trade promotion; and sales force management.  In addition to lectures, students will also be exposed to published research in promotion.  Case studies as well as group projects involving the development and execution of a promotional campaign may also be used to allow students apply their knowledge and skill.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 Marketing or MKT1003X Marketing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3426","ModuleTitle":"Global Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the complex issues generally encountered when marketing goods and services internationally. Topics to be covered include: the culture, economic, political and legal environments within which global marketing take place; processes involved in assessing globe market opportunities; developing global marketing strategies: product policy, promotion, channel management and logistics; implementing global marketing strategies. Students will be required to conduct a real-life project on the marketing of a specific good or service to another country from Singapore. In this project, they will be asked to asses the marketing environment, identify the marketing opportunities, select the target market segment and advise a marketing plan. In this project, students will also learn how to use the internet to search for country information.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 Marketing or MKT1003X Marketing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3428","ModuleTitle":"Wealth Management Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to the world of wealth management marketing, and to give them an indepth understanding of the challenges and complexities of marketing in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Students will get practical insights into the use of marketing applications in product, segment and service marketing in the retail, affluent and private banking sectors. It aims to hone their skills to improve the effectiveness of the marketing strategies, techniques and programs to meet the demanding priorities of the client, the business and the regulators in this fast-changing and regulated landscape.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or MKT1003X Marketing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3429","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based \r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3701A","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy: Analysis and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process; with a focus on Asian markets. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems that are commonly faced in Asian markets and in the development of marketing strategies and programmes that are appropriate for Asian markets. Topics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. The module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. Asian cases are used to a large extent for class discussion, supplemented by computer simulated marketing games, projects, exercises and lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT2401; RE3704.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3701B","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy: Analysis and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process; with a focus on Asian markets. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems that are commonly faced in Asian markets and in the development of marketing strategies and programmes that are appropriate for Asian markets. Topics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. The module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. Asian cases are used to a large extent for class discussion, supplemented by computer simulated marketing games, projects, exercises and lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3702","ModuleTitle":"Consumer Behaviour","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of consumer behaviour theories, research, and applications. It is designed to develop knowledge and skills that will facilitate an understanding of buyer behaviour which can be integrated into the formulation of marketing strategies. This will be accomplished by surveying the social science underpinnings of consumer behaviour as well as various types of consumer research which may be valuable for specific marketing decisions. The module thus emphasises the content and logical application of theories and research in analysing consumer behaviour for solving marketing management problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT3402","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3711","ModuleTitle":"Services Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module applies marketing principles to service organisations both in the private and public sectors. Students will be taught the unique characteristics that separate services from goods, the managerial problems stemming from these characteristics, and the strategies suggested as appropriate to overcome the problems. Case studies will be used in addition to lectures in conducting this module and students may also be required to complete a project concerning the marketing of services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT3412","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3715","ModuleTitle":"Business-to-Business Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to acquaint participants with the basic concepts, tools and frameworks in business-to-business marketing. Participants are exposed to the unique challenges in operating in the business market and provided with opportunities to carry out marketing analyses and to make marketing decisions in the business marketing context. The topics to be covered are: (a) importance and unique aspects of business marketing, (b) business buying behaviour, (c) business market analysis and competitor analysis, (d) business market strategy formulation, (e) business product management, (f) business pricing strategies and decisions, (g) management of distribution channels in the business market, (h) management of salesforce in the business market, (i) development and maintenance of customer relationships in the business market, (j) customer negotiations in the business market, and (k) marketing communications in the business market. This course will be taught in an application-oriented fashion. The various business marketing management concepts and principles will be taught through brief lectures, class discussions, class exercises and videos. The participants will learn how to make business marketing decisions, solve business marketing problems and develop business marketing plans through individual analysis and class discussion of marketing cases as well as group involvement in a business marketing project or simulation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT3416","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3717","ModuleTitle":"Product & Brand Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module aimed at developing skills towards the management of new and existing products, where products cover both tangible goods as well as intangible services. Possible topics to be covered include: the changing role of the product manager; product portfolio management; product planning and concept testing; test marketing and new product introduction; and packaging. Several teaching methods will be used. Apart from lectures, students may be given assigned readings and cases to develop their skills. In addition, students may have the opportunity to apply their skills in group projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT3418","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3718","ModuleTitle":"Advertising & Promotion Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the use of communication to influence consumer decision making. The module will address the principles and practice of advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and public relations. Possible materials to be covered include setting promotional objectives; copy development and execution; media decisions; consumer and trade promotion; and sales force management. In addition to lectures, students will also be exposed to published research in promotion. Case studies as well as group projects involving the development and execution of a promotional campaign may also be used to allow students apply their knowledge and skill.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT3420; NM3215.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3721","ModuleTitle":"Global Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the complex issues generally encountered when marketing goods and services internationally. Topics to be covered include: the culture, economic, political and legal environments within which global marketing take place; processes involved in assessing globe market opportunities; developing global marketing strategies: product policy, promotion, channel management and logistics; implementing global marketing strategies. Students will be required to conduct a real-life project on the marketing of a specific good or service to another country from Singapore. In this project, they will be asked to asses the marketing environment, identify the marketing opportunities, select the target market segment and advise a marketing plan. In this project, students will also learn how to use the internet to search for country information.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT2412","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3761A","ModuleTitle":"TIM: Wealth Management Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to the world of wealth management marketing, and to give them an indepth understanding of the challenges and complexities of marketing in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Students will get practical insights into the use of marketing applications in product, segment and service marketing in the retail, affluent and private banking sectors. It aims to hone their skills to improve the effectiveness of the marketing strategies, techniques and programs to meet the demanding priorities of the client, the business and the regulators in this fast-changing and regulated landscape.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1705/MKT1705X","Preclusion":"MKT3422A; MKT3428.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4412","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Theory: Cultivating Critical Thinking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to acquaint students with academic research in various areas of marketing.  To achieve this goal, students will be required to read and discuss several assigned articles each week.  These articles are designed to equip students with a working knowledge of the current literature in marketing research.  Through this process, students will hopefully acquire critical thinking skills to carefully appraise, rather than blindly accept, a piece of research.  In addition, students will be required to exercise their creative and analytical abilities in developing, implementing, and presenting a research project on a group basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT2401 or MKT2401A or MKT2401B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4413","ModuleTitle":"Pricing Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Pricing is one of the important decisions that a marketing manager must make.  In fact a firm's profitability critically depends on how its products or services are priced.  Pricing decisions however are difficult to make and can be quite complex.  Effective pricing decisions draw upon a variety of disciplines such as economics, marketing, psychology and law.  The purpose of the course will be to introduce students to some of the key concepts and practical issues involved in making effective pricing decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT2401 Asian Markets & Marketing Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4417","ModuleTitle":"Consumer Decision Making","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Multitudes of research, spanning economics, psychology, sociology among the various behavioral and decision sciences, have been done to understand why we shop the way we shop, why we choose the way we choose, and why\nwe buy the way we buy.\n\nBeginning with the foundation of a rational consumer, we systematically examine the choice, purchase and shopping behaviors which deviate from standard rational predictions, the circumstances/contexts of such deviations, and understand their causes and consequences.\n\nKey elements underlying choice, purchase and shopping are examined under a generic context before moving to specific contexts such as personal finance, health and consumption.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4419","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4420","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The digital age has fundamentally altered the manner we collect, process, analyse and disseminate market intelligence. Driven by advances in hardware, software and communications, the very nature of market research is rapidly changing. New techniques are emerging. The increased velocity of information flow enables marketers to respond with much greater speed to changes in the marketplace. Market research is timelier, less expensive, more actionable and more precise ... all of which makes it of far greater importance to marketers.\r\n\r\nApplied Market Research is primarily designed for marketing professionals to train them to use market knowledge for day-to-day marketing decisions. It will provide good understanding of many prevalent research techniques and their application.\r\n\r\nThe course will be taught in an application-oriented fashion through lectures, class discussions and case studies. Students will acquire critical analysis and decision making abilities to prepare them to tackle the marketing and business issues they are likely to confront in a career in marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT2401 Asian Markets & Marketing Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4712","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Theory: Cultivating Critical Thinking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to acquaint students with academic research in various areas of marketing. To achieve this goal, students will be required to read and discuss several assigned articles each week. These articles are designed to equip students with a working knowledge of the current literature in marketing research. Through this process, students will hopefully acquire critical thinking skills to carefully appraise, rather than blindly accept, a piece of research. In addition, students will be required to exercise their creative and analytical abilities in developing, implementing, and presenting a research project on a group basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT3701 or RE3704","Preclusion":"MKT4412","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4714","ModuleTitle":"Consumer Decision Making","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Multitudes of research, spanning economics, psychology, sociology among the various behavioral and decision sciences, have been done to understand why we shop the way we shop, why we choose the way we choose, and why we buy the way we buy. Beginning with the foundation of a rational consumer, we systematically examine the choice, purchase and shopping behaviors which deviate from standard rational predictions, the circumstances/contexts of such deviations, and understand their causes and consequences. Key elements underlying choice, purchase and shopping are examined under a generic context before moving to specific contexts such as personal finance, health and consumption.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(BSP1703 or BSP1707 or EC1101E or EC1301) and (MKT3701 or RE3704).","Preclusion":"MKT4417 ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4811","ModuleTitle":"Pricing Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Pricing is one of the important decisions that a marketing manager must make. In fact a firm's profitability critically depends on how its products or services are priced. Pricing decisions however are difficult to make and can be quite complex. Effective pricing decisions draw upon a variety of disciplines such as economics, marketing, psychology and law. The purpose of the course will be to introduce students to some of the key concepts and practical issues involved in making effective pricing decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT3701 or RE3704.","Preclusion":"MKT4413","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4812","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The digital age has fundamentally altered the manner we collect, process, analyse and disseminate market intelligence. Driven by advances in hardware, software and communications, the very nature of market research is rapidly changing. New techniques are emerging. The increased velocity of information flow enables marketers to respond with much greater speed to changes in the marketplace. Market research is timelier, less expensive, more actionable and more precise ... all of which makes it of far greater importance to marketers. Applied Market Research is primarily designed for marketing professionals to train them to use market knowledge for day-to-day marketing decisions. It will provide good understanding of many prevalent research techniques and their application. The course will be taught in an application-oriented fashion through lectures, class discussions and case studies. Students will acquire critical analysis and decision making abilities to prepare them to tackle the marketing and business issues they are likely to confront in a career in marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT3701 or RE3704.","Preclusion":"MKT4415C; MKT4420.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE1001","ModuleTitle":"Materials Science & Engrg Principles & Practice I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Written & oral communication skills. Basics of computer tools used by materials engineers. Notations for points, directions and planes. Basic crystal structures of metals.  (BCC, FCC, and HCP), Basic crystal structures of ceramics and semiconductors. Imperfections in Solids covering point defects, line defects, surface defects and grain boundaries, Noncrystalline and semicrystalline materials Mechanical Properties. XRD and impact testing. Tension test and work hardening. Basic phase diagrams.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-2-6-0-7","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE2101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Structure of Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Overview: symmetry, bonding, coordination number, packing fraction, order and disorder; Noncrystalline state: short-range order (SRO), pair distribution function, random walk, network and fractal models; Crystalline state: basic crystallography and structures, reciprocal lattice, quasicrystals, liquid crystalline state; Crystal vibrations, Brillouin zone; free electron model, energy bands; Structural effects on phase transformation; Fourier series.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"A Level Physics or H1 Physics or H2 Physics or [PC1221 and PC1222] or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE2102","ModuleTitle":"Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Thermodynamic laws and relationship, concept of entropy and its relationship to heat, strategy for deriving thermodynamic relationships, general criterion for equilibrium, physical and chemical equilibria; Statistical thermodynamics: micro-states and macro-states, partition function; Phase diagram: unary and multicomponent systems, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, partial molar properties, Gibbs phase rule, applications of phase diagrams; Curvature effects in thermodynamics: surface excess properties, surface tension, phase equilibria, Gibbs adsorption equation; Basic electrochemistry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"A Level Physics or H1 Physics or H2 Physics or [PC1221 and PC1222] or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE2103","ModuleTitle":"Phase Transformation and Kinetics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Diffusion in solid-state: Ficks first and second laws of diffusion, diffusion mechanisms; Diffusional & diffusionless transformations: solidification, phase transformation in solid, nucleation and growth, solidification of alloys and eutectics, TTT diagram, equilibrium and non-equilibrium states, spinodal transformation, martensitic phase transformation; Applications of phase transformations: precipitation, grain growth, devitrification, development of microstructures and nanostructures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-0.5-0-0.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2102 or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3102","ModuleTitle":"Degradation and Failure of Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Corrosion of metals and alloys: Economics of corrosion, Thermodynamics and electrochemistry of corrosion, Types of corrosion, Environmental effects on corrosion, Corrosion of selected metals and alloys, Corrosion protection, Corrosion monitoring; Degradation of nonmetallic materials: Biological, chemical and photodegradation of polymers, Environmental degradation, Photocorrosion of semiconductors; Failure mechanisms of materials. Failure analysis and Non-destructive testing: techniques and\r\n\r\nmethodology, case histories.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or MLE2102 or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3103","ModuleTitle":"Materials Design and Selection","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Engineering aspects of materials design and selection; Basics and procedure for materials selection: selection strategy, screening and ranking, deriving property limits, materials processes; Various aspects and factors in materials selection and design: functions, objectives,\r\n\r\nconstraints and limits, performance maximising criteria, environmental condition, economics and business issues; Case studies: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers and biomaterials; Case study by industrial practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or MLE2104 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3104","ModuleTitle":"Polymeric and Composite Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Classification of polymers, polymer structure, molecular weight distribution; Basic synthetic and characterisation methods; Amorphous state and glass transition, crystalline state; General properties of polymers: physical, chemical, mechanical and electrical; Engineering and specialty polymers: processing and applications; Polymer-based composite materials: fabrication, structure and properties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or CM1121 or CM1501 or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3105","ModuleTitle":"Dielectric and Magnetic Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Polarisation mechanisms; ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity; domain structure and hystereisis;\n\npermittivity and dielectric loss; optical properties of dielectric materials; fundamental of magnetism: magnetic moment, magnetic coupling and magnetic anisotropy; technical magnetisation: domain structure, magnetic hysteresis; introduction to magnetic materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or MLE2105 or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3111","ModuleTitle":"Materials Processing Laboratory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Laboratory class in which students will conduct hands on experiments","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"0-0-4.5-3-0","Prerequisite":"MLE2101 or MLE2111","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3202","ModuleTitle":"Materials for Biointerfaces","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Introduction to the interdisciplinary nature of biomedical materials; biology, chemistry, and materials science and engineering. Classes and properties of materials used in medicine and dentistry. Biological and biochemical properties of proteins, cells and tissues. Biocompatibility and host reactions to biomedical implant materials. Testing of biomedical materials. Degradation of biomedical materials. Past, present and future applications of materials in medicine and dentistry. Learning objectives: Introductory knowledge on biomedical materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0-5-6","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3203","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on engineering materials – metals and ceramics. Crystalline structure of important industrial metals and ceramics. Mineral processing and materials fabrication. Phase formation and development and\r\nmicrostructure optimization for engineering applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE1111 or MLE1001 or MLE2102 or MLE1002","Preclusion":"MLE2106 Metallic Materials & Processing\r\nMLE2107 Ceramic Materials & Processing","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Every student majoring Materials Science and Engineering is assigned a research project, which is normally over 2 semesters. This project is carried out under the supervision of an academic staff of the Department and is closely related with the research activities in the Department with the two focus areas of Biomateirals and Nanomaterials/Nanotechnology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-9-6","Prerequisite":"MLE2103 and MLE2104 and MLE2105 and MLE3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4101A","ModuleTitle":"BEng Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"A research project conducted over one semester carried out under the supervision of an academic staff of the Department. The project will be closely related with the research activities in the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-9-6","Prerequisite":"MLE2103 and MLE2104 and MLE3101","Preclusion":"MLE4101","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4101R","ModuleTitle":"Integrated B.ENG./B.SC. (Hons) Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MLE2103 and MLE2104 and MLE2105 and MLE3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4102","ModuleTitle":"Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students are assigned with a Design Project. Students have the opportunity to work in a team to use their knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering in problem solving. This project has the emphasis in Independent Study. Students are required to submit a report at the end of the project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-6-4","Prerequisite":"MLE2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4201","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Materials Characterisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Surface analyses: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; secondary ion mass spectroscopy; Auger electron spectroscopy. Low energy electron diffraction; Energy dispersive X-ray analysis and Rutherford back-scattering; Vibrational spectroscopies: infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy; Electronic spectroscopy: absorption and fluorescence; Magnetic and magneto-optical characterization: vibrating sample magnetometry, magneto-electronic measurement, magneto-optical Kerr-effect.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4205","ModuleTitle":"Theory and Modelling of Materials Properties","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Introduction to quantum chemistry and quantum electronics, band theory of solid materials, transport phenomena in solids from the microscopic viewpoint, random processes in solids, Monte-Carlo calculations of diffusion, introduction to the theory of phase transitions, crystal growth and precipitation, self-organization in open non-equilibrium solid state systems, molecular dynamics modeling of properties and processes in condensed materials. Learning objectives: Introductory knowledge on theory and modeling of solid state systems with the emphasis of nanomateirals. Target students: Students of Materials Science and Engineering and related disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4208","ModuleTitle":"Photovoltaics Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches materials aspects for a wide variety of photovoltaic devices covering conventional p-n junction cells based on Si  wafers, amorphous or nanocrystalline Si, bulk heterojunction solar cells, nanostructured solar cells including dye-sensitised solar cells, organic solar cells and quantum structured solar cells, etc. emphasising the materials science and engineering aspects of advanced photovoltaic devices. Therefore students will gain an understanding of the role of materials development and characterisation for current and emerging photovoltaic technologies. Specific objectives include understanding of the physics of photovoltaics, general working principles of individual photovoltaic devices, the roles of photovoltaic materials and how they are incorporated in various photovoltaic devices; attain an informed view on the current aspects of photovoltaic technologies and photovoltaic materials, ability to select materials for device application based on their optical, electrical properties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-1-5.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2105 or EE3406 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE5104","ModuleTitle":"PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and their hybrids are covered. These include overview of electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, magnetic properties, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, and optical properties of different classes of materials. The correlations of length-scale, structure, microstructures, and interfaces of materials with their properties are emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE5666","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with work attachment experience in a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE6101","ModuleTitle":"THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS OF MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches thermodynamics and kinetics of different engineering materials including metals, ceramics and polymers.  The major topics cover: Equilibrium and non-equilibrium. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics, Transition state theory and field effects, Solution theory, Phase diagrams. Diffusion mechanisms, Nucleation in condensed phases, Surface energy, Crystal growth, Defects in crystals, Phase transformation theories, Formation of nanostructures: nano-dots, nano-wells, nano-wires and nano-tubes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001A","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do.  To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group.  The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed.  Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001B","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do.  To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group.  The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed.  Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001C","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do.  To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group.  The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed.  Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001D","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do.  To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group.  The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed.  Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001X","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do.  To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group.  The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed.  Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1706A","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to human behavior in organizational contexts. The study of organizational behavior involves examining processes at the individual, group and organizational levels. Both\ntheoretical and applied approaches will be developed. Instructional methods include lectures, experiential exercises, group activities, videos and case studies. Extensive class participation is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MNO1001; MNO1001X; PL3239","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1706B","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to human behavior in organizational contexts. The study of organizational behavior involves examining processes at the individual, group and organizational levels. Both\ntheoretical and applied approaches will be developed. Instructional methods include lectures, experiential exercises, group activities, videos and case studies. Extensive class participation is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MNO1001; MNO1001X; PL3239","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1706C","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to human behavior in organizational contexts. The study of organizational behavior involves examining processes at the individual, group and organizational levels. Both\ntheoretical and applied approaches will be developed. Instructional methods include lectures, experiential exercises, group activities, videos and case studies. Extensive class participation is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MNO1001; MNO1001X; PL3239","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1706D","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to human behavior in organizational contexts. The study of organizational behavior involves examining processes at the individual, group and organizational levels. Both\ntheoretical and applied approaches will be developed. Instructional methods include lectures, experiential exercises, group activities, videos and case studies. Extensive class participation is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MNO1001; MNO1001X; PL3239","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1706X","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behavior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to human behavior in organizational contexts. The study of organizational behavior involves examining processes at the individual, group and organizational levels. Both\r\ntheoretical and applied approaches will be developed. Instructional methods include lectures, experiential exercises, group activities, videos and case studies. 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We consider how leaders can enhance ethical awareness, make decisions with ethics in mind, organize for ethical behaviour and face ethical challenges at the organizational level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management and Organization","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2009","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide an introduction to the venture creation process. The course provides an overview of the major elements of entrepreneurial activity including evaluating and planning a new business, financing, team building, related marketing and management issues and exit strategies. The course utilises class discussions, in-class exercises and participation in a competitive simulation project to achieve the course objectives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management and Organisation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2705A","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Decision Making under Uncertainty","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The decisions you make every day will shape your life. In an organization, the decisions you make will impact outcomes for you, your team, and cumulatively affect the trajectory of your career. This module aims to help you navigate the\npathways of decision making in organizations. We will undertake an evidence-based approach, tapping on several streams of research – including behavioral psychology and economics, error management, and intuitive judgment – to give a rigorous account of what separates good decisions\nfrom the rest. These conceptual tools will empower you to make good decisions in an uncertain world, to influence, and to lead.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2705B","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Decision Making under Uncertainty","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The decisions you make every day will shape your life. In an organization, the decisions you make will impact outcomes for you, your team, and cumulatively affect the trajectory of your career. This module aims to help you navigate the\npathways of decision making in organizations. We will undertake an evidence-based approach, tapping on several streams of research – including behavioral psychology and economics, error management, and intuitive judgment – to give a rigorous account of what separates good decisions\nfrom the rest. These conceptual tools will empower you to make good decisions in an uncertain world, to influence, and to lead.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2706","ModuleTitle":"Business Communication for Leaders (ACC)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The primary purpose of this course is to cultivate a mindset shift – to be an effective leader, one has to be an effective communicator. This course weighs heavily on oral communication skills, and is centred on real-life business examples to facilitate students’ understanding of the factors that are critical for business communication.\n\nThe ability to communicate effectively affects one’s employability and career success. Achieving success in one’s career depends on one’s ability to develop relationships, collaborate across teams, present ideas clearly, ask thoughtful questions and listen skillfully.\n\nThis course is for students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 Basic English must pass it before taking MNO2706","Preclusion":"ES2002","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3301","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behaviour","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the study of human behavior in organisations: how people influence organisational events and how events within the organisation influence people's behaviour.  Organisational behavior is a field that draws ideas from psychology, social psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and management and applies them to the organisation.  The field of organisational behaviour covers a wide range of topics: organisational culture, motivation, decision making, communication, work stress and so on.  In the end, the field of organisational behavior asks two questions: (1) why do people behave as they do within organisations? (2) how can we use this information to improve the effectiveness of the organisation?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 or BH1001 or BZ1001 or BK2002 or HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 or HR3308","Preclusion":"BH3301 or BZ3501 or BK3309M or PS3243","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3303","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Effectiveness","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to introduce students to the field of organisational theory - which applies concepts from various disciplines such as management studies, sociology, psychology, political sciences and economics to study organisations.  The course is designed to encourage students to actively and critically use these concepts to make sense, diagnose, manage and respond to the emerging organisational needs and problems.  The course covers topics such as organisational goals, strategy and effectiveness; dimensions of organisational structure; organisational design and environments; technology and organisational change; and organisational decision-making.  The emphasis of this course is on the practical value of organisation theory for students as future members and managers of organisations.  Developing an understanding of how organisations (should) operate is effectively critical so that students will able to fulfill their roles as future managers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 or BH1001 or BZ1001 or BK2002 or HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 or HR3308\r\n\r\n","Preclusion":"BH3303 or BZ3502 or BK4309D or BK3309N","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3313J","ModuleTitle":"TILHCM: Employee and Organizational Misbehaviours","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module examines deviant behaviors at the workplace, corporate misconduct and organizational ethics. Both the employee and organization will be the focus of our analysis. Topics examined include the role of personality and situation in explaining employee and organizational deviance, employee theft, deceit, lying and whistle-blowing among others.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001: Management and Organisation","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3320","ModuleTitle":"Managing Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"All of us have experienced change in our lives. Change is often regarded with mixed feelings of excitement, fear and uncertainty. As a business graduate there will be instances in which you will be a participant and observer in organisational change. At other times, you will have the opportunity and responsibility of managing planned changes in organisations. This course aims to prepare you for such opportunities. This course is organised around these major questions: Why is organisational change so difficult? How can I lead and manage change in organisations? What tools and processes can I use to manage change? When and how should these tools be used and what are the strengths and drawbacks of each? Why do some change efforts fail? Why do some others succeed?\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organisation and MNO2007 Leadership and Ethics\r\nNote: Students who are matriculated before AY2009/2010, need NOT read MNO2007 as a pre-requisite for this MNO module.","Preclusion":"BH3313A or BZ3503 or BK3305","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3323","ModuleTitle":"Management of Employee Relations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to train students to effectively handle employee relations in Singapore.  It will address various environmental and structural constraints managers face when dealing with employees in Singapore.  It delves into such topics as the history, key institutions, and the tripartism philosophy adopted in Singapore, as well as several key legislations and their applications.  Because of its strong orientation towards real-world practices, students will find this course useful when looking for employment or actually managing employees in the future.  Students are expected to keep themselves updated with regard to the current trends in employee relations, as well as to demonstrate their ability to apply concepts and skills learned from the course.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organisation and MNO2007 Leadership and Ethics\r\nNote: Students who are matriculated before AY2009/2010, need NOT read MNO2007 as a pre-requisite for this MNO module.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3329","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Leadership & Human Capital Mgmt","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based\r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3330","ModuleTitle":"Social Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Social entrepreneurship presents an alternative approach to community development. It advocates the adoption of innovative solutions (often incorporating market mechanisms) to address social problems. This module discusses the concepts associated with social entrepreneurship, and examines the practices and\r\nchallenges of social entrepreneurship in the Asian context. Topics to be covered include identification of social problems; marginalization and the poverty cycle; varied\r\nconceptualizations of social entrepreneurship and innovation; different types of social enterprises; sustainable social enterprises as an effective means of community development; developing a social enterprise business plan; establishing a social enterprise; scaling up a social enterprise; social impact measurement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3333","ModuleTitle":"Human Capital Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the frameworks and concepts underpinning the contribution of human capital management (HCM) in a constantly changing environment. Students will take a strategic and leadership-oriented approach to examine human capital-related practices using both\r\nthe employer's and the employee's perspectives. The key areas to be discussed include environmental challenges and strategic HCM, talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, and global workforce deployment. As environmental challenges are constant (globalisation, technology, and sustainability), this course will address the alignment of key HCM issues with corporate missions, visions, and values in the context of changing environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706 Organizational Behavior and\r\nMNO2705 Leadership and Decision Making Under Uncertainty","Preclusion":"MNO2302 Human Resource Management","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3701","ModuleTitle":"Human Capital Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the frameworks and concepts underpinning the contribution of human capital management (HCM) in a constantly changing environment. Students will take a strategic and leadership-oriented approach to examine human capital-related practices using both\r\nthe employer's and the employee's perspectives. The key areas to be discussed include environmental challenges and strategic HCM, talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, and global workforce deployment. As environmental challenges are constant (globalisation, technology, and sustainability), this course will address the alignment of key HCM issues with corporate missions, visions, and values in the context of changing environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239.","Preclusion":"MNO2302","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3711","ModuleTitle":"Managing Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"All of us have experienced change in our lives. Change is often regarded with mixed feelings of excitement, fear and uncertainty. As a business graduate there will be instances in which you will be a participant and observer in organisational change. At other times, you will have the opportunity and responsibility of managing planned changes in organisations. This course aims to prepare you for such opportunities. This course is organised around these major questions: Why is organisational change so difficult? How can I lead and manage change in organisations? What tools and processes can I use to manage change? When and how should these tools be used and what are the strengths and drawbacks of each? Why do some change efforts fail? Why do some others succeed?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239.","Preclusion":"MNO3320 ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3713","ModuleTitle":"Management of Employee Relations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to train students to effectively handle employee relations in Singapore. It will address various environmental and structural constraints managers face when dealing with employees in Singapore. It delves into such topics as the history, key institutions, and the tripartism philosophy adopted in Singapore, as well as several key legislations and their applications. Because of its strong orientation towards real-world practices, students will find this course useful when looking for employment or actually managing employees in the future. Students are expected to keep themselves updated with regard to the current trends in employee relations, as well as to demonstrate their ability to apply concepts and skills learned from the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706/MNO1706X or PL3239.","Preclusion":"MNO3323","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3811","ModuleTitle":"Social Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Social entrepreneurship presents an alternative approach to community development. It advocates the adoption of innovative solutions (often incorporating market mechanisms) to address social problems. This module discusses the concepts associated with social entrepreneurship, and examines the practices and challenges of social entrepreneurship in the Asian context. Topics to be covered include identification of social problems; marginalization and the poverty cycle; varied conceptualizations of social entrepreneurship and innovation; different types of social enterprises; sustainable social enterprises as an effective means of community development; developing a social enterprise business plan; establishing a social enterprise; scaling up a social enterprise; social impact measurement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MNO3330","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4313J","ModuleTitle":"SILHCM: Talent Development and Performing with Impact","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for the transition to the global workforce. Specifically, the module will examine the critical success factors for sustaining high performance in a rapidly changing business environment. Some of the questions that will be discussed and addressed include: \n\n- What criteria do companies use to identify and assess talent? \n- How do companies develop talent, leadership and succession planning? \n- How do individuals sustain high performance in the ever-evolving global workplace?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1706 / MNO1706X Organizational Behaviour","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4314","ModuleTitle":"Consulting to Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This class aims to generate interest and develop skills of participants to “Consult” to management and assist clients take important managerial decisions in organisations. The class is targeted at participants with preliminary knowledge (about Consulting) and strong aspiration to become consultants. The module covers a broad range of topics from “types of consulting to “how consulting firms make money” and includes a 2-day workshop helping participants develop their skills to consult. Strong analytical and reasoning skills form the prerequisite for the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management and Organisation and MNO2007 Leadership and\r\nEthics.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4319","ModuleTitle":"Adv Independent Study in Leadership & Human Capital Mgt","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MS1102E","ModuleTitle":"Malays - Tradition, Conflict and Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Foundation module on the Malays that outlines their history, culture and institutions. It introduces some of the major areas of research and scholarship on the study of the Malays. It highlights and evaluates dominant views expounded by colonial and post colonial scholars and alternative discourse on the subject. The themes covered in this module provide the basis for further exploration in greater depths in other modules offered by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"MS1101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS2212","ModuleTitle":"Law and Malay Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines dominant perceptions of law in Malay society by focussing on ideas on adat law and Islamization of laws. It analyses socio-historical factors conditioning perspectives and the function of ideas in relation to social groups that espouse them. The extent to which the mode of thinking on adat law is reflected in discourse on Islamising laws and its impact on legal development will be addressed. Concepts of ideology and Orientalism, Islam and adat law, Ideas on Islamization of laws and Shariah and the state are some major themes tackled.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS2213","ModuleTitle":"Malay Families and Households","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide an understanding of contemporary forms and practices of Malay families and households. It discusses the underlying concepts in family studies and prevalent notions of the Malay family and household derived from earlier studies. A major focus is to show the changing nature of Malay family and household structures as well as their diverse forms. Furthermore, the dynamic social relationships in households will be analyzed from different perspectives. In addition the module explores how Malay families \"design\" family styles in a context of changing societies. The module is targeted for students interested in family studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS3212","ModuleTitle":"Classical Malay Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module explores the various forms which can be identified in classical Malay literature, such as folklore, historical romances, the legal digests as well the traditional verses of pantuns and the syair. The relationship between these art forms and society would be examined, with the aim of constructing the culture and worldview of traditional Malay society. The module also attempts at evaluation of the relevance and significance of classical Malay literature for contemporary Malay society and culture. The module applies the multidisciplinary approach to compliment relevant theories on literature and art.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS3218","ModuleTitle":"The Religious Life of the Malays","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with critical understanding and awareness of the religious orientations and institutions of the Malays, the major factors that influence these, their significance, potentials and challenges in the context of the demands\r\nof technological change and modernisation. It also seeks to develop perspectives on the study of Malay religious life. Major topics examined include theoretical insights\r\ninto the sociology of religion, socio-historical factors and their impact on Malay religious orientations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"MS4203 The Religious life of the Malays","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MS3550","ModuleTitle":"Malay Studies Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies. All internships are vetted and approved by the Department of Malay Studies, have relevance to the major in Malay Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed.\r\n\r\nAvailable credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"This module is open to Malay Studies Major students only. Students should have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Malay Studies; and have declared Malay Studies as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules(Note: Students who change major may not do a\r\nsecond internship in their new major)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MS4101","ModuleTitle":"Theory and Practice in Malay Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The theoretical underpinnings of each phase of the\r\n\r\ndevelopment of Malay studies would be examined\r\n\r\nbased on representative works. The contribution and\r\n\r\npitfalls of each phase of its development would be\r\n\r\ncritically appraised. A general and critical evaluation\r\n\r\nof the present state of Malay Studies as an area\r\n\r\nstudy would be undertaken. The significance and\r\n\r\nrelevance of Malay studies in relation to the social\r\n\r\nsciences and the other humanities would be\r\n\r\ndiscussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS, or 28MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in MS, or 28 MCs in SC, or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS4201","ModuleTitle":"Social Change in the Malay World 1900-1965","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module looks in depth at the nature and\r\n\r\nsignificance of various social changes in Malay\r\n\r\nsociety 1900-1950. Some topics to be covered\r\n\r\nwould be changes in education, economic life,\r\n\r\nurbanization, ethnic relations, westernization,\r\n\r\nreligious life and administration of Islam, the\r\n\r\nchanging roles of Malay rulers and traditional Malay\r\n\r\nelite, the development of Malay nationalism, the\r\n\r\ndevelopment of modern literature, the issue of\r\n\r\ntradition and change, the challenges of social\r\n\r\nreform. Module is meant for students interested in\r\n\r\nthe study of social change among the Malays, as\r\n\r\nwell as Southeast Asia in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted at least 80MCs in MS or 28 MCs in HY or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted at least 80MCs in MS or 28 MCs in HY or 28MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS4204","ModuleTitle":"The Malay Middle Class","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the emergence of a new social group in Malay history, namely the Malay middle class. In the past, the dominant Malay elite had always been associated with the hierarchy of traditional Malay society. With the introduction of Malay capitalism in the 70s under the New Economic Plan (NEP), there has been the emergence of the Malay middle class. This module looks at the background of its emergence, identifies its socio-historical characteristics, and evaluates its influence on society and nation in general. Insights on the Malay middle class can contribute to an understanding of Southeast Asian affairs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SN or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SN or 28MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.2 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MS4880A","ModuleTitle":"Orientations in Muslim Resurgence Movements","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module investigates the role of Islam in the contemporary Malay world in an historical and comparative manner. The focus is on contemporary Muslim movements while the historical background is discussed to provide the necessary context for the understanding of the origins of the current Muslim revival. The module also looks at the nature and function of Muslim reform in Malay society in the socio, political, economic and legal arenas. Comparative references to similar phenomena in other parts of the Muslim world are made. Empirical cases are discussed in the context of theoretical problems raised in the social scientific study of religion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS5101","ModuleTitle":"SOCIAL SCIENCE AND MALAY STUDIES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the relevance and applicability of selected major theories in the social sciences for Malay Studies. As far\r\nas possible the module aims at combining theoretical reflection with research materials on major aspects of Malay society and culture. The module encourages the exploration of creative methodology and theorising in Malay Studies research beyond mere exposition of social scientific theories. The module is highly\r\nrelevant for students interested in understanding the promises as well as the pitfalls of the social sciences in Southeast Asian research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Malay Studies in\r\n\r\ndepth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed upon topic, readings and assignments for the module. A formal written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a\r\n\r\nclear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other relevant details. The Head’s and/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval is required. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MS6660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS6201","ModuleTitle":"Literature and Art in Malay Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module examines Malay literature and art through the perspective of the sociology and history of ideas. Emphasis would be placed both on form and essence of Malay literature and art with the aim of understanding the world view which had given expression to them. The module investigates the relationship between literature and art as an expression of the cultural identity of the Malays, both from the point of view of aesthetics as well as cultural meanings. The module is relevant for students interested in cultural history and sociology of art in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Malay Studies in depth The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed upon topic, readings and assignments for the module. A formal written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other relevant details. The Head’s and/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval is required. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MST5001","ModuleTitle":"STRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with the basic knowledge of structures and properties of engineering materials. The topics covered include atomic bonding and condensed phases; crystal structures, crystallography and crystal imperfections; the thermodynamics of alloys, phase equilibrium and phase diagrams; thermally activated processes, diffusion, kinetics of phase transformation, non-equilibrium phases; mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms, fracture of materials, corrosion and oxidation resistance, other properties. Working engineers and graduate students who have no former training in materials but wish to pursue further studies and R&D in engineering materials should attend this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT3001","ModuleTitle":"Systems Thinking and Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students a foundation for analysing diverse elements of a complex problem as a coherent, interacting system. The major topics covered include comparison of reductionist to systems thinking, characteristics of systems thinking, frameworks and tools of Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering, applied in the context of Engineering and Technology Management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT4001","ModuleTitle":"Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This experiential and case-based learning module will provide an innovation and entrepreneurial strategy framework for students who are interested to engage in innovation-based entrepreneurship. The module aims to provide an in-depth understanding of technological innovations, strategic choices confronting innovators interested in start-ups and commercialization, and a\r\nframework for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial ventures and business plans in dynamic environments. Major topics such as leveraging open innovation, selecting an appropriate market, innovation and IP strategy, as well as strategic learning and experimentation in entrepreneurial strategy will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT4002","ModuleTitle":"Technology Management Strategy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to help engineering students commercialize new products and services, which is key part of an engineer's career. Effective commercialization requires engineers to think about a product’s value proposition, customers, method of value capture, scope of activities, and method of strategic control, all of which can be defined as a “product’s strategy.” By providing good theory, examples, and cases, this module helps students understand these necessary aspects of commercialization and to the changes that are occurring in industry that facilitate commercialization. These changes include standards, vertical disintegration, open innovation, and open science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5001","ModuleTitle":"IP Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the management of IP assets which have become more valuable than conventional physical assets in a knowledge economy. It will present the different needs and strategies of IP owners and those who own the complementary assets such as manufacturing, marketing and distribution. Both the commercialization strategies for maximization of IP values and the feedback to management to improve decision making at the R&D and corporate strategy levels will be addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5002","ModuleTitle":"Management of Industrial R&D","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The first part of this module will introduce the 3rd-generation R&D practice which is used currently by successful industrial organizations. The strategic role of R&D in innovation, organization issues in R&D and the evaluation of returns and risks will be presented. The second part of this module will introduce the emerging 4th-generation R&D practice which will augment the current practice in addressing news issues due to discontinuous innovation, increasing importance of tacit knowledge and the need to embrace knowledge management in R&D.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5003","ModuleTitle":"CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The first part covers the fundamentals of creativity and includes topics on different ways of thinking, understanding and communications, methods for inventive thinking and problem solving (e.g., TRIZ). The second part studies innovation and how creativity can lead to innovation. Examples, case studies (e.g., “breakthroughs”) and exercises are used throughout to demonstrate concepts in practice. The course aims to equip the students with knowledge and provide an avenue for students to practice concepts learned so as to enhance the students’ creative thinking ability and thereby facilitate the student’s ability to realize innovations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5006","ModuleTitle":"STRATEGIC & NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Companies live or die by their ability to successfully launch new products into the market place. The basic tenets are: know your market, know your customers and develop products that will delight your customers. The objective of this module is to acquaint students with the theory and practice of New Product Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) methods and systems. The module explores various NPI systems, project and portfolio management skills and an extensive toolbox that contains necessary tools to enable companies to\r\nmake informed, data-driven decisions. The module combines taking a hands-on project through an NPI Phase Gate System, with relevant cases studies on NPI projects that have succeeded and some that have not.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5007","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to help students develop a strong conceptual foundation for managing technological innovation. It introduces concepts and frameworks for how firms can create, commercialize and capture value from technology-based products and services. The course is designed for business managers and engineers who are involved in the research and development, marketing, acquisitions, and strategic assessments of new technologies. Topics covered include (i) the evolution of industries; (ii) technological discontinuities and vertical disintegration; (iii) network effects and standards; (iv) profiting from innovation and intellectual property (IP); (v) R&D management; and (vi) managing knowledge and learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5008","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Entrepreneurship is to the company what speed is to the athlete. In the quest for sustainable competitive advantage, companies are finding that lower costs, higher quality and better customer service are not enough - they must be faster, more flexible, more aggressive and more innovative. Most managers acknowledge this, but few seem to understand how to make it happen. Thus, the focus of this course will be on creating work environments where entrepreneurship is not the controversy, and students will be challenged to develop and defend their opinions regarding these matters. Students will take their ideas, concepts, tools and frameworks to which they are exposed and apply them both in a series of real world cases to perform an entrepreneurial audit of the company they are working for, and also come up with proposals of how their company could become more entrepreneurial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5012","ModuleTitle":"MARKETING OF HIGH-TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This course has been developed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to assume marketing responsibilities in High Technologies organizations. With the practical knowledge and skills on the marketing of high technology products and innovations, students can then craft out value added strategies to support their organization’s marketing activities. The course adopts an intensive team based hands on approach incorporating cases studies, group discussions, role plays as well as the preparation of a high- tech product Marketing Plan and presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5900","ModuleTitle":"MOT RESEARCH PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent research work by students on a relevant topic in MOT. The aim is to promote self-study, critical thinking, independent research and initiative on the student. The student will learn how to plan and implement a research project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MT5910 LaunchPad: Experiential Entrepreneurship & SDM5990 SDM Research Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5901","ModuleTitle":"Management Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-5-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5902","ModuleTitle":"Management Extended Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will either write a business plan based on the proposed commercialization of a product invention by one of science / engineering R&D groups in NUS, Research Institute or company, or a practical consulting report based on an actual study of a technology management issue in a company. The students may work in a small group of not more than 3. Students from the NUS MBA, MSc (MOT) and PhD research programmes are encouraged to form such\r\ninterdisciplinary groups, Supervisors from Faculty of Engineering and Business School will be appointed accordingly.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MT5913","ModuleTitle":"TechLaunch - Experiential Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"TechLaunch - Experiential Entrepreneurship is a unique experiential module in which students develop a start-up based on a selected technology created at NUS. Students will work in cross-disciplinary teams of graduate and Ph.D. students from the Faculty of Engineering & School of Business. In this module students will spend most of their time talking to customers, partners, competitors in search for the right market and the right business model that can leverage the uniqueness of a technology. Students will experience the typical creative and often unstructured start-up process that will challenge their innovation and leadership skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5920","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Enterprises need to keep innovating to stay competitive - this can be through new applications for existing technologies, or through the discovery and realization of new products/services for new markets. The process of identifying and qualifying opportunities requires an understanding of the business in terms of focus & constraints within, as well as the external market forces to result in value creation. This module will introduce students to the process of value creation - finding a new\nrelevant market for existing technologies or company competency – in a corporate setting. The method of teaching follows Experiential Learning as student teams will experience the innovation process through close interaction with existing enterprises that are providing real-life problem statements. Techniques/frameworks/concepts for market validation, Business Model Innovation and technology/product commercialization will be introduced and discussed during the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1101","ModuleTitle":"Composition Major Study 1A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 1A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1109","ModuleTitle":"Foundations for String Chamber Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The study and performance of selected literature where enrolled students cover in groups at least two contrasting foundational movements by different classical composers (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and/or Schubert). Students would be assessed on their active participation in the studio class, covering a range of foundational movements which provide an overview of the foundational dimensions of small ensemble material relevant to string players. Students are expected to participate in at least one public performance and final examination on one of the prepared movements. Students should offer reflections of process in their e-portfolio and post a video of at least one movement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1111","ModuleTitle":"Piano Ensemble 1A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Undergraduate piano majors are required to take this module as part of the chamber music programme. It is designed to develop reading skills an understanding of written music to foster accuracy and facility in performance at sight. The module is offered in conjunction with four-hand piano literature to acquire ensemble and performance experience through the piano-ensemble repertory of different periods and styles. The course also includes basic analysis and score reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1112","ModuleTitle":"Piano Ensemble 1B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Undergraduate piano majors are required to take this module as part of the chamber music programme. It is designed to develop reading skills an understanding of written music to foster accuracy and facility in performance at sight. The module is offered in conjunction with four-hand piano literature to acquire ensemble and performance experience through the piano-ensemble repertory of different periods and styles. The course also includes basic analysis and score reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1115","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Vocal Accompaniment / Sight-Reading","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides first-year piano students with an introduction to vocal accompaniment, equipping students with knowledge and skills essential for working professionally with singers. Students will receive coaching on various selected works and attend classes which provide a general overview and delve into the common issues of vocal accompaniment; as well as participate in public performances and masterclasses. In addition, students will also learn various sight-reading techniques in order to achieve basic proficiency in playing at sight.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0.5-0-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1149","ModuleTitle":"Practical Skills for the Versatile Percussionist A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Practical Skills for the Versatile Percussionist A focuses on essential skills that are critical value-adds for any percussionist.  Practical methods are introduced and developed such as head-clearing and tuning, mallet-making, efficient construction of multiple percussion setups, and general instrument maintenance.  Classes are a mix of theoretical and hands-on instruction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 1A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. 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Four of the seven clefs used in music reading and transposition will also be covered. These are the Treble, Bass, Alto and Tenor clefs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 1A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 1B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA1161","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1163","ModuleTitle":"The Profession of Music 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1165","ModuleTitle":"Music and Machines","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module examines the use of machines to create music in the last 100 years. It focuses on the topics of instrument creation, technological repurposing, electrification, synthesis techniques, sound processing, and computer-assisted composition. Important composers, inventors, and instruments are surveyed; and important repertoire that uses technology from this time period is introduced. Students learn strategies for analyzing electronic music so that they may participate in class discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-1.5-1.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1170","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Music Production and Recording 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with introductory knowledge of microphone design, the working principles of mixing consoles, and the principles of stereo image creation. Additional topics will include principles and application of different stereo microphone techniques like XY, ORTF, NOS and AB. Students will be requested to participate in recording all YSTCM concert events.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1172","ModuleTitle":"Critical Listening 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Critical listening involves technical listening skills for people who work in the audio engineering domain. It is an ear training programme for audio engineers. Critical Listening 1 offers students basic experiences and skills of estimation of frequency of sound, estimation of sound level changes, judgement of sound quality, voice coloration and masking effect. The topics of this module will also cover judgement and appreciation of balance and spatial expression of different types of music from piano solo to Symphony Orchestra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"5-0-0-5-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1190","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Study 1A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for first semester, freshman performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are expected at the appropriate levels. An individual performance will be required during the second semester of every academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-2-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1192","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Singers 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music throughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-4-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Open to Voice Majors","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1193","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Singers 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn\r\nfundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1196","ModuleTitle":"Diction for Singers 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will address diction for singing in Italian and English. Students will study and acquire the rules for pronouncing these languages through use of the\r\nInternational Phonetics Alphabet (IPA). The class will be taught in two basic sections; the first section will be the study of the rules of IPA and the second will be the application of this study through in-class performances which will be evaluated by the instructor and class members.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1201","ModuleTitle":"Rudiments of Musicianship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A practical course to introduce students to the rudiments of musicianship (namely singing melody, understanding rhythm and hearing harmony). Strategies for teaching these materials may be learned through the creative assignments and modelling exercises from the instructor. The pedagogical approach is the employment of a spiral curriculum as influenced by the ideas of Jerome Bruner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1270","ModuleTitle":"Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Survey","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Interdisciplinary collaboration involving electronics is common in today's art world. This module offers an introduction to some of the artistic issues in this field as well as some of its practioners. In addition to readings and class discussion, professional artists from different disciplines (music, dance, visual art, multimedia, theatre) visit to share their knowledge, experiences, and aesthetic approaches in their works.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-1.5-1.5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2101","ModuleTitle":"Composition Major Study 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-2-0-4-9","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2109","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students will form undirected ensembles of three or more players, consisting of instruments within a single instrumental family:\n-\tstrings (including harp)\n-\twoodwinds\n-\tbrass\n-\tpercussion\nin order to study and perform selected works of chamber music. The standard wind quintet configuration is considered to fall under this module.\nStudents should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s), and to reflect upon their learning process in the context of this module by updating their e-portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MUA1116","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2110","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Music in Mixed Ensemble","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students will form undirected ensembles of three or more players, consisting of instruments from at least two different instrumental families:\n-\tpiano (and other keyboard instruments)\n-\tstrings (including harp)\n-\twoodwinds\n-\tbrass\n-\tpercussion\nin order to study and perform selected works of chamber music. The standard wind quintet configuration is NOT considered a mixed ensemble.\nStudents should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s), and to reflect upon their learning process in the context of this module by updating their e-portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MUA1116","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2131","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Music Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces contemporary music repertoire in solo, chamber, and larger (sinfonietta) ensemble settings for all orchestral instruments and piano. Students work\nwith coaches in repertoire appropriate for their instrument, learning new techniques necessary for the performance of contemporary work. Participation in rehearsals and\nconcerts by OpusNovus, the conservatory’s contemporary music ensemble, is required. \n\nThis module is mandatory for all students majoring in performance on an orchestral instrument or piano. For those students, the module is generally taken Year 2, Semester 2 or in Year 3 of study","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2154","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 2B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental/composition lessons specially designed for performance majors. It continues and consolidates processes initiated in the previous semester with a view to the presentation of a major performance portfolio at the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA1162","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 2B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental/composition lessons specially designed for performance majors. It builds on processes begun in previous major study modules and further develops each student’s individual musical identity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA2161","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2163","ModuleTitle":"Leading and Guiding Through Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This is a compulsory module for all second year YSTCM students. In this module students will work in a group to create and facilitate a creative, hands-on music making activity to be implemented with other people, i.e., students in a school, community centre, or any other setting. Aspects of music pedagogy covered will include classroom teaching concepts, lesson planning and practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2170","ModuleTitle":"Multitrack Recording 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce the theory and practice of studio near-distance microphone techniques for a variety of acoustic and electric/electronic instruments. More in-depth coverage of mixing consoles for multitrack recording and basic mixing will also be covered, as will analysis of recording work and basic concepts of musical acoustics and digital audio. Students will be required to finish at least 2 multi-track projects independently during the course of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3-0","Prerequisite":"Basic Recording 2","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2172","ModuleTitle":"Room Acoustics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Acoustics is an integral component that recording engineers need to take account of regarding sound for live music. This module will introduce students to the physics, perception and control of sound. The topics of this course cover topics such as sound diffusion related phenomena and noise reduction related processing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-5-0","Prerequisite":"4th year standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2175","ModuleTitle":"RAS Project 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module provides the basic concept of the sound of the classical music and some basic stereo microphone techniques for the live classical music concert. Students will be requested to finish at least 2 hours live concert recording each week, at least 20 hours of total recording time.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students need to finish each project session with the module supervisor together. Each project session should be fully under the direction of the module supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2176","ModuleTitle":"RAS Project 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Beside continually handling the live concert recording, RAS Project 2 also provides the critical concept and skills of classical music production in the recording studio environment. Students will learn how to set up main stereo microphone and spot microphones in the recording studio for generating both studio and live concert style sound.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students will be requested to finish at least 20 hours live concert recording, and at least 4 studio sessions.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students need to finish each project session with module supervisor together. Each project session should be fully under the direction of the module supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA2175 RAS Project 1","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2182","ModuleTitle":"Percussion Audition Techniques 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the art and science of orchestral percussion auditions is imparted in a blend of theory and mock auditions.  Audition strategies and techniques are related and reinforced, including defeating physical manifestations of nervousness (such as cold or shaking hands), goal-oriented training in a wide variety of instruments, and performing at peak levels on all families of percussion instruments on any given day.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA1150 Basic Mechanics of Percussion B","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2184","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the Double bass majors of YSTCM. In 13\r\nsessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for Double bass. Double bass students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing including: orchestral concepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues. This module also teaches them essential audition techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA1107 Large Ensembles 1A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2186","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Harp 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Harp is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the Harp majors of YSTCM. In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral\r\nrepertoire for Harp. Harp students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing including: orchestral concepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues. This module also teaches them essential audition techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA1107 Large Ensembles 1A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2190","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Study 2A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for first semester, sophomore year performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are expected at the appropriate levels. An individual performance will be required during the first semester of every academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-2-1-6","Prerequisite":"MUA 1191 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2191","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Study 2B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for first semester, sophomore year performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are expected at the appropriate levels.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-2-1.5-8","Prerequisite":"MUA 2190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2192","ModuleTitle":"Chambers Singers 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-4-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Open to Voice Majors","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2193","ModuleTitle":"Chambers Singers 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-4-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Open to Voice Majors","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2201","ModuleTitle":"Keyboard Literature I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Keyboard Literature explores the great composers and their greatest works for keyboard instruments. The keyboard music that forms the core repertory of contemporary conservatory curriculums and concert programs will be the primary focus. Semester 1 slightly emphasizes music from the Baroque through Classical period, but works from all periods will be covered. Works for harpsichord, clavichord, organ and fortepiano will be examined, and practical experience performing on period instruments (especially the harpsichord and fortepiano) will allow the students to experience the sound world of the composer. (Non-Conservatory students that can read music may take this course as a free elective.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2205","ModuleTitle":"Rhythmical Devices in Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A practical course for a clear understanding of rhythmic subdivisions and groupings. These concepts are the foundation for a thorough understanding of how rhythm works in composed music, improvised music and interactive musical performance. The devices learned include a system of rhythmic counting based on South Indian Konnakkol and how it is applied in polyrhythm and score memorization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"N.A.","Preclusion":"Only open to students at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2206","ModuleTitle":"Harmonic Hearing for Performers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A practical course for developing the ability to hear harmonic progressions in all kinds of music (including classical, popular music and jazz). Students will learn to hear various basic chord voicings as well as chord extensions. 2 voice intervals will also be covered. The chord progressions learned in the course will be a good foundation for students to take into their professional endeavours.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"N.A.","Preclusion":"Only open to students at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2208","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Contemporary Music Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students in this module rehearse and perform with OpusNovus, the conservatory’s new music ensemble.  Students will perform contemporary works for solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings. Students work with coaches in repertoire appropriate for their instrument, learning new techniques necessary for the performance of contemporary work.  Performance of learned repertoire is the main form of assessment.\n\nAs this module is an elective ensemble in which students perform contemporary solo and chamber music, they are encouraged to propose works they would like to learn in the module, planning with their respective coach an appropriate set of pieces to work on over the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2209","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Contemporary Music Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students in this module rehearse and perform with OpusNovus, the conservatory’s new music ensemble.  Students will perform contemporary works for solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings. Students work with coaches in repertoire appropriate for their instrument, learning new techniques necessary for the performance of contemporary work.  Performance of learned repertoire is the main form of assessment.\n\nAs this module is an elective ensemble in which students perform contemporary solo and chamber music, they are encouraged to propose works they would like to learn in the module, planning with their respective coach an appropriate set of pieces to work on over the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2240","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Piano Ensemble","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"As a logical progression from modules MUA1111 and MUA1112, students will continue to study and perform works for piano ensemble - either piano duos or duets. Coaching sessions provide in-depth insight into the specific piece(s) chosen for study; whilst active participation is expected in the studio class, which provides an overview of the most significant works relevant to the genre. Students must participate in a public, assessed performance as the final examination of the prepared work(s); and to reflect upon their learning process in the context of this module by updating their e-portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-0.5-7.5","Prerequisite":"MUA1112","Preclusion":"MUA2155","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2241","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Vocal Accompaniment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Continuing and building on module MUA1115, piano students will work closely with the Voice department. Students will receive individual coaching on the piano part specifically, as well as lessons together with their singer; and also participate actively in studio classes. Students will participate in at least one public performance and/or a final examination of the prepared work(s); and to reflect upon their learning process in the context of this module by updating their e-portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"MUA1115","Preclusion":"MUA2155; or\n[MUA2242 and MUA2243]","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2242","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Instrumental Accompaniment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Continuing and building on module MUA1116, piano students will work closely with selected instrumental students on repertoire for instrumental/piano duos. Students will receive individual coaching on the piano part specifically, as well as lessons together with their instrumentalist; and also participate actively in studio classes. Students should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s); and to reflect upon their learning process in the context of this module by updating their e-portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"MUA1116","Preclusion":"MUA2155; or\n[MUA2241 and MUA2243]","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2243","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Chamber Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Piano students will collaborate with students from other departments, forming undirected groups consisting of three or more players, to study and perform selected works of chamber music. Coaching sessions provide in-depth insight into the specific piece(s) chosen for study; whilst active participation is expected in the studio class, which provides an overview of the most significant works relevant to the genre. Students should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s); and to reflect upon their learning process in the context of this module by updating their e-portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-2-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"MUA1116","Preclusion":"MUA2155; or\n[MUA2241 and MUA2242]","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2255","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2256","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2270","ModuleTitle":"Synthesis and Signal Processing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module explores the techniques of digital synthesis and signal processing within the Max programming environment. In-class activities and project-based assignments address simple synthesizer and effects unit creation utilizing both time-domain and frequency-domain techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0-1.5-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2271","ModuleTitle":"Virtual Instrument Sound Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to instrument sound design using different forms of synthesis and signal processing with computers. Students develop skills in creating sounds they imagine. The module offers aural training in identifying synthesis types, filtering, and other common techniques used in instrument design as well as support in practical implementation of these techniques in software. Projects will include designing a sample-based instrument and developing a sound library with different forms of synthesis. The module uses entry-level graphical synthesis environments. No experience with coding is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3101","ModuleTitle":"Composition Major Study 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental/composition lessons specially designed for performance majors. Students are encouraged to identify and give expression to their own musical identity. This module helps students to further assimilate and integrate knowledge and musicianship with their own individual instrumental/compositional skills in a more highly skilled manner than in previous major study modules. It also deepens students’ understanding of stylistic demands and specialist techniques appropriate to a broad repertoire (performers)/compositional styles and techniques (composers).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-0-0-2-12","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3109","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation of MUA2109, students will further study and perform works of chamber music for undirected ensembles as defined in the description of module MUA2109.\nStudents should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2109","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3110","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Music in Mixed Ensemble","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation of MUA2110, students will further study and perform works of chamber music for mixed ensembles, as specified in the description of module MUA2110.\nStudents should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2110","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3113","ModuleTitle":"Keyboard Skills For Piano Majors III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Continuation of Keyboard Skills for Piano Majors I-II that requires a higher degree of score-reading skills at the keyboard.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3116","ModuleTitle":"Pedagogy for Orchestral Instrumentalists","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces to students whose specialisation is in orchestral performance some of the fundamental principles of instrumental pedagogy, with a particular focus on early learning. Students will explore fundamental generic pedagogical principles, didactics for their specific instrument and be exposed to some initial experiential learning in real-life settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Any of the Year 2 Major Study modules functions as a prerequisite. The module is compulsory for the fulfilment of the major in any of the orchestral instrument major studies.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3131","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Excerpts for Strings 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3154","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 3B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental/composition lessons specially designed for performance majors. It continues and consolidates processes initiated in previous semesters with a view to the presentation of a Junior Recital (performers and composers) at the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-1-0-2-12","Prerequisite":"MUA2162","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 3B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental/composition lessons specially designed for performance majors. It continues and consolidates processes initiated in previous semesters with a view to the presentation of a Junior Recital (performers and composers) at the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-1-0-2-12","Prerequisite":"MUA3161","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3163","ModuleTitle":"Musical Pathways","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"To introduce to students with emerging artistic identities different musical career pathways and skillsets necessary for success in this sector through awareness of the arts ecosystem, and sector specific skills musical and managerial leadership,\npresentation, promotion, administration and production and conducting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"MUA 1163 Introduction to Professional Development","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3170","ModuleTitle":"Audio Postproduction I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the concepts, techniques, and aesthetics of mixing sound for stereo and multi-channel formats. Topics of the module will include signal processing in time, dynamic and frequency domain; creating stereo image. Students will be requested to finish at least 5 mixing projects for different types of music from pop, jazz to rock and rap.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3-0","Prerequisite":"MUA2171 Multitrack Recording 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3175","ModuleTitle":"AAS Project 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers fundamentals of large format digital console design and applications. The module will also provides concepts, skills and hands on experience with regards to close miking techniques. The module will also cover some basic audio editing skills on Protools software. Students will be requested to finish at least 40 hours of recording studio sessions, and submit one 5 tracks CD with technical description. In this module, students need to finish each project session with module supervisor together. Each project session should be fully under the direction of the module supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA2176 AAS Project 2","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3177","ModuleTitle":"Music Programming & Production","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to provide students with leadership\nskillsets in curating and producing musical events and\nproductions. Through this module, students will understand the\nprocess of content creation and its relationship to other forms of\ncross-genre productions within the arts ecosystem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2163 Leading and Guiding Through Music, or another\nrelated Level 2000 Music module.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3178","ModuleTitle":"MS / MCP 3rd Year Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students will design, develop and implement a musicrelated\nproject that demonstrates their musical and\norganisational capacities. Students are required to\nincorporate planning and resource strategies to produce a\nsmall-scale production, performance or community project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-7.5-7.5","Prerequisite":"Students must either be enrolled as Majors in Music & Society,\nand Music, Collaboration & Production or to have declared the\nmajor areas as a second major in relation to their principal\ndegree","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3181","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Concepts in Orchestral Repertoire I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Concepts in Orchestral Repertoire I (ACOR) for brass is a group seminar designed for third year orchestral brass players, in order to prepare them for professionallevel orchestral auditions. It is intended to build on their\r\nexperiences in previous brass orchestral repertoire modules and Conservatory Orchestra, and focus their knowledge on how to prepare and execute professional\r\norchestral auditions. In this module, each ACOR student will prepare ten standard orchestral excerpts for their instrument to a professional performance level. In \r\npreparing each excerpt, the student is also expected to research supporting materials in order to gain a broader technical and musicological understanding of  their chosen repertoire.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0.75-0.75-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"MUA2181 Orchestral Repertoire for Brass 2B","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3182","ModuleTitle":"Percussion Audition Techniques 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the art and science of orchestral percussion auditions is imparted in a blend of theory and mock auditions.  Audition strategies and techniques are related and reinforced, including defeating physical manifestations of nervousness (such as cold or shaking hands), goal-oriented training in a wide variety of instruments, and performing at peak levels on all families of percussion instruments on any given day.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2183 Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion 2B","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3184","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass 3A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the Double Bass majors of YSTCM. In 13\r\nsessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for Double Bass. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA2120. Double Bass students consolidate and further develop technical, musical, and stylistic skills and knowledge essential to this repertoire’s effective execution. This module focuses more than previous modules on equipping students with professional audition performance techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2120 Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass 2B","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3188","ModuleTitle":"Live Sound Reinforcement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Live Sound Reinforcement provides students with thorough coverage of technology and techniques of microphone techniques, loudspeaker setup and signal connection. The topics will include techniques for both wired and wireless microphone, the principle of both analog and digital live console, the principle and application of loudspeaker for live sound purpose and music balance creation for live performances.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-2-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA2170 Multitrack Recording 1 and MUA2171 Multitrack Recording 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3191","ModuleTitle":"Junior Recital in Voice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Presented at the end of the junior year, students will be required to present 20-30 minutes of music in performance in a wide variety of styles in Italian, English and either German or French. Combined with private lessons, the performance will comprise one half of the final grade.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-0-2-0-12","Prerequisite":"MUA 3190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3194","ModuleTitle":"Voice Literature 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover literature composed for the voice from the medieval period through approximately 1800. Repertoire covered will include music for solo voice as well as vocal chamber music and oratorio of various languages and styles. In-class performances and other class presentations will be required. There will be a final exam.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"MUT 2118 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3201","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Contemporary Music Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students in this module rehearse and perform with OpusNovus, the conservatory’s new music ensemble.  Students will perform contemporary works for solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings. Students work with coaches in repertoire appropriate for their instrument, learning new techniques necessary for the performance of contemporary work.  Performance of learned repertoire is the main form of assessment.\n\nAs this module is an elective ensemble in which students perform contemporary solo and chamber music, they are encouraged to propose works they would like to learn in the module, planning with their respective coach an appropriate set of pieces to work on over the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3205","ModuleTitle":"Jazz Study and Performance 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to the performance of jazz or popular music as practiced in the USA from the 1920s to the early 1950s. This module shows you how to perform and improvise jazz music as an instrumentalist or vocalist through the study and practice of class materials and listening. Theoretical materials will include chord scale theory, basic jazz musical forms, chord extensions, basic reharmonization techniques, and roman numeral analysis in jazz. The improvisational concepts taught are based on jazz theory and practice. There will be a listening list of about 80 well-known jazz pieces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"MUT2118 Musical Concepts and Materials IV (or equivalent)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3216","ModuleTitle":"Performance and Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This is a third and fourth year elective module for all YSTCM students. This module seeks to develop the students’ technical and artistic capacity for performance\nand communication in a variety of formal and non-formal contexts. The students will engage in performances in a community setting, ranging from a local Singaporean one to a larger one that includes the South East Asian region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3218","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Piano Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This project-based module will teach the basic theory of piano acoustics, piano tuning and piano repair.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Students will be expected to have knowledge of music theory, ear training and keyboard skills.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3221","ModuleTitle":"Intensive Music Engagement Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The main focus of this module is the completion of a major project of significant career impact. The project should be directly connected to the student’s future goals beyond graduation. Projects are expected to involve internship, international competitions, festivals or other similarly significant events of high rigour and visibility.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3222","ModuleTitle":"SEAsian Regional Creative Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This course has a local and overseas component. The overseas component will take place during the recess weeks at NUS typically between weeks six and seven.\nStudents will prepare for the project in the first six weeks, complete the project during the recess week, then return to NUS for follow up activities related to the project that can be done locally as well as reflection of their overseas experiences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students will apply directly to the instructor seeking permission to join. The Professional Integration faculty and administration will decide who is admitted based on their work and drive in other courses and activities. Students must demonstrate genuine interest and capacity for the goals of the course to be considered. Travel to the country where the project is to take place is required, so students must willing and able to travel to the specified country.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3224","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Keyboard Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the study of intermediate piano repertoire and application of harmony at the keyboard. Students learn various important keyboard skills and techniques that enhance their understanding of and experience in making music. Such skills include harmonization, transposition, figured bass, improvisation, piano techniques, score reading, musical interpretation, solo and ensemble playing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Audition. Approximate four years of piano studying with sight-reading skill.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3226","ModuleTitle":"Collaboratory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Through self-designed projects, Collaboratory allows students to pursue interests in experimental music realization, collaborative composition, free and structured improvisation, electronic music, or the realization of a student composer work. Students must select a mentor and receive his/her agreement. The project proposal must be approved by both the mentor and the module coordinator by the end of the semester prior to starting the project. Projects should include consistent meetings (weekly or fortnightly), guided by the mentor, and a public presentation of the final musical result.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-1-0-4","Prerequisite":"BMus student at YSTCM","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3228","ModuleTitle":"Analysis from a Keyboard Perspective","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This elective offers an in-depth analysis of selected piano\nrepertoire from various periods and styles. Students will\nstudy elements of music such as form, harmony and\ntexture as part of a process of internalizing and interpreting\nworks for the piano.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"This is an elective open to Conservatory piano students\nand all NUS students. Students are required to be fluent in\nharmony (functional harmony and chromatic harmony) as\nthe class offers an application of (rather than an\nintroduction to) harmony. As such, NUS students would be\nadvised to have taken either MUA 3224 or MUA 1201. For\nthose seeking direct entry MEP study at Junior College\nwould offer sufficient background as well.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3230","ModuleTitle":"Music Cognition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a general introduction to the\ncognitive science of music. It is intended for students in\nPsychology or Music, although students from other\ndepartments may enrol with permission from the instructor.\nThe module will cover key topics in the field, such as\nmemory, emotional responses, and social aspects of\nmusic listening and performance. The module will also\ntouch upon recent computational approaches and\nneuroscientific findings that have clarified how music works\nin the mind and brain. Students will be encouraged to work\nin interdisciplinary teams to draw connections between\ntheir personal music experiences and findings from the\nliterature.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Introduction to Psychology (PL1101E) is recommended but not required","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3240","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Piano Ensemble","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation from MUA2240, students will continue to further study and perform works for piano ensemble - either piano duos or duets. Students must participate in a public, assessed performance as the final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2240; or\nMUA2155","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3241","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Vocal Accompaniment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation from MUA2241, piano students will continue to work closely with the Voice department. Students will participate in at least one public performance and/or a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2241; or MUA2155; or\n[MUA2242 and MUA2243]","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3242","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Instrumental Accompaniment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation from MUA2242, piano students will continue to work closely with instrumental students on repertoire for instrumental/piano duos. Students are expected to participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2242; or MUA2155; or\n[MUA2241 and MUA2243]","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3243","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Piano - Chamber Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation from MUA2243, piano students will continue to collaborate with students from other departments, forming undirected groups consisting of three or more players, to study and perform selected works of chamber music. Students are expected to participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2243; or MUA2155; or\n[MUA2241 and MUA2242]","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3255","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary C","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3256","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary D","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3260","ModuleTitle":"Internship in Music Related Pathways","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The internship module provides opportunity for hands-on learning in a professional context. Students will intern in a Singapore based music related company or agency. The knowledge and experiences gained will be documented in a final self reflective submission.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3261","ModuleTitle":"Career Development Group Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The main focus of this module is the completion of a major project of community outreach. The project should in some way be connected to the student’s future goals beyond graduation. The student(s) enrolled will develop the project and therefore will be unique by design. Students will identify a faculty mentor to guide them in the project production.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"Musical Pathways, Leading and Guiding through Music.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3264","ModuleTitle":"Career Development Independent Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Building on previously completed professional development modules, students will design, develop and implement a music-related project in an external\nenvironment. Students will also incorporate strategies and materials for promoting their careers using traditional and new media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"Pre-requisite of 5 MCs of Professional Development\r\nmodules","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3271","ModuleTitle":"Acoustics and Sound Production for Performers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students introductory knowledge about audio and video production that is related to their own instrument. The topics will include stereo recording\ntechniques for solo instrument and ensemble, acoustics design for performing and practicing space, sound reinforcement for live performance, digital video and audio\nediting techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4101","ModuleTitle":"Composition Major Study 4A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Lessons are designed for studies on composition techniques relating to notation, rhythm, harmony, form, melodic lines, exploration in texture and timbre. Includes exposure to a broad range of contemporary composition techniques as well as historical stylistic practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"2-2-0-8-8","Prerequisite":"MUA3102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 4A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4108","ModuleTitle":"Leadership Skills in an Orchestral Context","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This elective module is designed to develop leadership skills in an orchestral context, and is open only for the most advanced and dedicated orchestral musicians enrolled in the large ensemble program at YSTCM. Students enrolled in LSOC will be expected to contribute significantly to their respective instrumental section by demonstrating leadership in the following areas: 1) artistic leadership during full Conservatory Orchestra rehearsals and when required by leading sectionals of their respective sections 2) administration of their sections through assisting faculty heads and ensembles department, including parts assignments, rotations, bowings and other related section administration 3) a reflective component via their e-portfolio outlining their perceptions and skills learned during their semester’s work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-10-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"At least two previous semesters in the 2 MC Large Ensembles module.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4109","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation of MUA3109, students will further study and perform works of chamber music for undirected ensembles as defined in the description of module MUA2109.\nStudents should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA3109","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4110","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Music in Mixed Ensemble","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"A continuation of MUA3110, students will further study and perform works of chamber music for mixed ensembles, as specified in the description of module MUA2110.\nStudents should participate in at least one public performance as well as in a final examination of the prepared work(s).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA3110","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4113","ModuleTitle":"Piano Pedagogy A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module focuses on the principles, materials, career development and piano techniques in the teaching of piano. Students will be observed on issues of piano pedagogy under the supervision of the Instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 4A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4154","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 4B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 4A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA3162","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4171","ModuleTitle":"Audio for Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the theory and operation of digital audio for video workstation technology. Production and post-production for visual and new media will be the focus,\r\nto include film, video, game, nonlinear, and online media. Foley, sound effects, dialog, ADR, music, editing, and surround mixing for picture will all be considered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3-0","Prerequisite":"Multitrack Recording 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4172","ModuleTitle":"Internship in Audio Arts and Sciences 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The internship module provides opportunity for hands-on learning in a professional context. Students will intern in a local radio or TV station, recording studio, production\r\nhouse, A/V support company, live sound company, or other approved audio-related business. The knowledge and experiences gained will be documented in a final\r\nessay of substantial length.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"4th year standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4175","ModuleTitle":"RAS Final Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"2nd major RAS students need to finish the final project under supervision. Students will be requested to finish one CD production with at least 3 multitrack productions that should focus on pop, jazz and rock music and at least 2 tracks stereo recordings that should focus on the classical music. Students will also need to finish the technical description of their recordings. The description should include the information of equipment operation like microphone set up and parameter adjustment on the outboard equipment, and some consideration about the acoustics.\r\n\r\nStudents should finish the final project individually. Module instructor will be present in the session if necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-2-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA3176 RAS Project 4","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4176","ModuleTitle":"Music Production and Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students knowledge about music production with logic pro,  acoustics design and microphone techniques for the performing space, and history and theory for pop music.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"MUA1170 Basic Recording 1, MUA1171 Basic Recording 2, MUA2170 Multitrack Recording 1, MUA2170 Multitrack Recording 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4181","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Concepts in Orchestral Repertoire II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Concepts in Orchestral Repertoire II (ACOR) for brass is a group seminar designed for 4th year orchestral brass players, in order to prepare them for professionallevel orchestral auditions. A continuation of the repertoire\r\ncovered in Advanced Concepts in Orchestral Repertoire I, ACOR II is intended to further build on students’ experience in previous brass orchestral repertoire modules and Conservatory Orchestra, and focuses their knowledge on how to prepare and execute professional orchestral auditions. In this module, each ACOR student will prepare ten standard orchestral excerpts for their instrument to a\r\nprofessional performance level. In preparing each excerpt, the student is also expected to research supporting materials in order to gain a broader technical and\r\nmusicological understanding of their chosen repertoire.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0.75-0.75-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"MUA3181 Advanced Concepts in Orchestral Repertoire I","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4190","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Study 4A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for first semester, senior year performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are expected at the appropriate levels. An individual performance will be required during the second semester of every academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-2-1-6","Prerequisite":"MUA 3191 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4191","ModuleTitle":"Senior Recital in Voice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Presented at the end of the senior year, students will be required to present a full-length recital (45-55 minutes of music) in a wide variety of styles in Italian, English, German and French. Students may petition the Head of Vocal Studies to present a thematic, chamber music or other recital and, based upon the students’ individual background and performance experiences, this may be allowed. Combined with private lessons, the performance will comprise three fourths of the final grade.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"1-0-2-0-22","Prerequisite":"MUA 4190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4203","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Conducting I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module advances concepts and techniques already covered in the Conducting module and serves as an elective option for students wishing to explore the conducting pathway in more detail.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MUA3163, grade must be above A- plus a successful audition","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4205","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Conducting II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module advances concepts and techniques already covered in the Advanced Conducting 1 module and serves as an elective option for students wishing to explore the conducting pathway in more detail.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MUA4203 or MUA4204","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4231","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Excerpts for Strings 4A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA5115","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Study 5A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around chamber / orchestral and related ensemble study specially designed for performance / composition majors. It allows the time and opportunity for students to become able ensemble participants in a variety of contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA5161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 5A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It consolidates and hones technical and musical skills appropriate to a varied range of musical\r\nstyles and professional performance contexts. It develops confidence, independence, self-reliance and self-reflection in preparation for advanced study and a life of changing professional expectations and demands.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6116","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Study 6B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The final graduate ensemble module brings to a summation a wide range of training and experience relevant to the professional instrumentalist’s / composer’s abilities and success within a professional music context in the realms of chamber music, orchestral music, and related ensemble combinations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"MUA6115 Ensemble Study 6A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 6A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It continues to consolidate and hone technical and musical skills appropriate to a varied range of musical styles and professional performance contexts. It develops confidence, independence, self-reliance and selfreflection in preparation for advanced study and a life of changing professional expectations and demands.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"MUA5162 Major Study 5B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 6B","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It continues to consolidate and hone processes initiated in previous semesters, with a view to\r\nthe presentation of a final major Public Recital during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"MUA6161 Major Study 6A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH1100","ModuleTitle":"Understanding and Describing Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to introduce students to a variety of core\nstrategies for engaging with, understanding, and communicating\nabout music at a tertiary level. Through listening, performing,\ndiscussion, reading, and writing, the module will expose students\nto diverse musical styles, forms, and genres, introduce various\nanalytical and aesthetic approaches to music, and enhance\nstudents’ ability to engage critically in musical dialogue using\nappropriate terminology and media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH1101","ModuleTitle":"Foundations for Musical Discovery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"An academic introduction to the study of music, necessary for success as a music student and professional musician in the 21st century. Focusing on research, communication and critical thinking, students will acquire a shared vocabulary to talk and write about music, and an understanding of musical concepts, periodicity, and genres. Students will also study music as a cultural and social phenomenon and contrast historical and present performance practice, with emphasis on works currently being performed in the Conservatory. This module is mandatory for all BMus students at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory during the first semester of study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH2201","ModuleTitle":"Classical Styles and Romantic Spirits","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Today’s most widely-known, international concert repertoire is primarily made up of 18th-, 19th-, and early 20th-century European and North American composers and their music. This module presents a look, listen, and study of their music and legacy focusing on two parallel movements in the European tradition: the classical, rococo, galante, emfindsamer stil, and neo-classical; and sturm und drang, romantic, and neo-romantic. The focus of learning in this course is through primary source materials. (Non-conservatory students that can read music are invited to enrol in this course as free elective.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH2203","ModuleTitle":"Music of the Church and State","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module studies music produced in and for religious and political environments from the earliest Greek and Chinese civilizations through to the present day. The course explores the origins of music as a symbol of both the church and the state, looking at both in their wider meanings as bodies of people with common beliefs and purposes.  It covers religioso and ceremonial music from the ancient civilizations of Greece and China, looks at the Patronage of the European courts and the Catholic and Protestant Churches, and investigates the purpose and value of music in contemporary religious and political ideologies especially those affecting South East Asia. No previous knowledge of music theory or history is required as the module is primarily focused on religious, political and social elements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH4204","ModuleTitle":"Music History for Post-Graduate Placement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"An intensive western music survey designed to prepare students for graduate school placement exams. Students will review and study in detail genres, musical styles, periodicity, composers lives and times, patrons, and many other aspects associated with the creation of music. Students will complete extensive reading, listening, writing, and other assessements commonly used in graduate schools today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUL1105","ModuleTitle":"Italian for Singers I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as the first semester of Italian language studies for Voice Majors in the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Basic grammar, morphology, syntax and conversation will be emphasized. Open to YSTCM students only.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-1.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUL1107","ModuleTitle":"French for Singers 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will serve as the first semester of French language studies for Voice Majors in the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Basic grammar, morphology, syntax and conversation with emphasis on situations which a musician in France will encounter will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUL1109","ModuleTitle":"German for Singers 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will serve as the first semester of German language studies for Voice Majors in the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Basic grammar, morphology, syntax and conversation with emphasis on situations which\r\na musician in Germany will encounter will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT1101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Musical Concepts and Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module broadly covers essential musical concepts and their application in music of different eras and genres. It examines how expression is achieved through melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, timbral, and formal dimensions of music as well as text setting. Major assessment is in the form of music compositions that are performed in class and/or public concerts.\r\n\r\nThe module is mandatory for all BMus students at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory taken during the first semester of study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Entrance into YSTCM BMus programme or satisfactory grade on the YSTCM theory skills exam","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT1201","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Classical Music Composition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module uses the online course Write Like Mozart available on the Coursera platform as the basis of its content. It introduces students to strategies for style writing of European art music. Issues of harmonic progression, voice leading, and texture are addressed as are relevant compositional concepts like repetition, variation, and elaboration. A blended learning module with video lectures and demonstrations, class time is dedicated to hands-on workshops. Simple compositions in the style of common practice European music form the bulk of the assessment. A familiarity with musical rudiments is highly recommended. Prior experience with composition is not required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT2204","ModuleTitle":"Formal Practices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of various formal procedures in music of different eras and genres. It examines how techniques of repetition, contrast, return, development and variation create form. Main topics examined include dance forms, sonata forms, variation forms, contemporary as well as common formal techniques.\r\n\r\nThe module aims to bridge compositional thinking with performance and interpretative analysis. Because of this, analysis, composition, and performance are equally represented as modes of learning. Major assessment is in the form of analytical work and music compositions that are performed in class and/or public concerts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"MUT1101: Introduction to Musical Concepts and Materials","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT2205","ModuleTitle":"Text and Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module surveys the relationship between text and music in different eras and genres through vocal, instrumental, and electronic music. Students will examine\nworks set to, inspired by, or including text from literary and non-literary sources in the medieval through contemporary eras.\n\nThe module includes both theoretical and practical components. Students will analyse works to further their understanding of module topics and compose short works to demonstrate their comprehension of module content.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"MUT1101 Introduction to MCM","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3113","ModuleTitle":"Orchestration A","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The terms orchestration and instrumentation go hand-in-hand. While instrumentation refers to the study of individual instruments, orchestration deals with the technique and process of writing for a group of instruments. This module will introduce students to the characteristics and abilities of the instruments in the symphonic orchestra and how they work together through in-class listening and writing assignments, orchestration projects, and performance. The module will also address many of the problems faced by composers, conductors, teachers, and performers. The technique of orchestration is an important part in every musician’s education.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"MUT 2203 Texture and Timbre","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3201","ModuleTitle":"Modern Music","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"MUT2118 Musical Concepts and Materials IV","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3214","ModuleTitle":"Concerto and Cadenza","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a focused study of the concerto as a genre and how the cadenza evolved from improvisation to being an integral part of a concerto. The chronological setting reinforces the historically-informed approach that\r\nencourages musicians to be sensitive to the stylistic differences of each era and composer.\r\n\r\nThe module aims to bridge compositional thinking with performance and interpretative analysis. Hence, analysis, composition and performance are equally represented as modes of learning. Major assessment is in the form of analytical work and music compositions that are performed in class and/or public concerts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-2-3-2","Prerequisite":"MUT1101: Introduction to Musical Concepts and Materials 3 Core Compositional Engagement (Theory) Electives and/or permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3215","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Composition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at recent approaches to form, melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture. It is appropriate for students who are interested in exploring music  composition in more depth but are not majoring in music composition. It encourages individual creative writing while exploring contemporary techniques of music from\n1920 to present. \n\nClass meetings will include a combination of lectures, private composition lessons and group tutorials. The first half of the semester focuses on solo writing while the\nsecond half focuses on chamber writing. Students will look into some models for composition in preparation for their two projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Completion of Core Curriculum in Analysis and Composition (MUT1121 + 3 core electives)\n\nFor students on older curriculum: MUT 1121, MUT 1122, MUT 2117, MUT 2118","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3221","ModuleTitle":"Writing for Chinese Ensembles","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to writing for Chinese instruments in small and large ensemble settings to convey musical ideas or original compositions. Students will be introduced to works featuring a sound world different from the western traditions as well as performance techniques unique to Chinese instruments. Prior knowledge of (instrumentation/orchestration) is preferred.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3224","ModuleTitle":"Teaching Music Online","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the current methods and pedagogical approaches to teaching music over the Internet. Students will practise and apply their knowledge by teaching music students around the world in a variety of settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-1-1-2","Prerequisite":"Second year status in music or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT4201","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Theory Preparation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"The module reviews key concepts and skills commonly assessed on graduate music school theory entrance exams. These include 4-part voice leading, 18th century contrapuntal techniques, post-tonal analysis, and common forms. This module assumes students are already familiar with these skills but are in need of reviewing them before entering graduate school. It is, therefore, appropriate for fourth year conservatory students whose future plans include graduate level studies in music.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1.5-1.5-4-3","Prerequisite":"Core Compositional Engagement modules (MUT1101 Intro to MCM + 3 core elective modules). Student must have 4th (final) year status.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MW5200","ModuleTitle":"MSc Science Communication Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"The students will complete a project related to a topic in science communication. The project may be a combination of a written thesis, material for teaching/outreach, and IT components. The project will be assessed (when\r\napplicable) on scientific accuracy, quality of teaching/outreach material and presentation of findings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MW5201","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Science Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module will consist of a series of lectures from across all disciplines of science.  These lectures will highlight some of the current topics in science that are of major concern to the public and topics that are likely to come up in science education.\r\n\r\nThe lectures will present the fundamental science behind these topics and show how these topics have been communicated to the public.  The bi-directional relationship between science and society will be explored and used to illustrate how science communication has evolved in recent history.\r\n\r\nScience communication in the past will also be discussed with particular attention given to the works of Galileo, Kepler and Darwin.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students outside the MSc in Science Communication Programme maybe considered on a case by case basis.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MW5202","ModuleTitle":"Innovations in Science Teaching","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to a wide range of current innovations in science teaching with emphasis on the usage of demonstrations, IT and on-line resources.  Topics covered include: basics of designing scientific experiments or demonstrations in lectures, classrooms or exhibitions; basic concepts of conducting interactive demonstrations; approaches to illustrate scientific principles; basic concepts and illustrations in teaching enhancements throught IT and on-line resources.  The topics will be introduced by lecturers who are known for their innovative teaching techniques and their experience, including lecture demonstrations, use of IT, and on-line teaching.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students outside the MSc in Science Communication Programme may be considered on a case-by-case basis.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM1101E","ModuleTitle":"Communications, New Media and Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces fundamentals of study in communications and new media, exploring ways in which people create and use the variety of emerging networked, mobile, and social media channels to communicate meaning in globalized world. It explores organizational and societal contexts in such areas as games, health, politics, business, public relations, design and activism, with attention paid to creating applications with social impact. Phenomena such as relationships and social life in cyberspace, activism for social change, performance art, deviant behaviour online, communication and community, new business paradigms and economic models of organizing and issues in humancomputer interaction are explored in-depth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2101","ModuleTitle":"Theories of Communications and New Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundational course introducing students to theories and analytical frameworks essential for understanding developments in communications and new media. Students will be introduced to, amongst others, media effects theory, media representations, semiotics, systems theory, agenda-setting theory and computer-mediated communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2008 and before:\r\nNil.\r\n\r\nCohorts 2009 to 2011:\r\nObtain a grade of B- or above in NM1101E Communications, New Media and Society (applies to students from ALL faculties except School of Computing). Students who fail to meet the B- criterion in NM1101E will have the opportunity to take a department conducted test, which will act as an alternative prerequisite.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nNil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2103","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is to help students understand what quantitative research is (more specifically, how they can develop testable research questions and hypotheses), how to conduct the research and how to interpret the results. It covers fundamental concepts in research design, instrumentation, data collection, and data analysis. This module also introduces basic concepts of statistics such as descriptive statistics, sampling distribution, hypothesis testing. A set of computer lab assignments will give students extensive opportunities to become familiar with the relevant computer software package and experience at computing the various statistics reviewed in the class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2104","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Communication Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students understand what qualitative communication research is, the role it plays in the development of communication theories and applications, and the steps in carrying out qualitative research projects. It covers fundamental concepts in qualitative research design, sampling strategies and protocol development, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation. This module also introduces basic concepts of qualitative methods such as interpretation, meaning making, co-construction, and performance. A set of field-based experiences will be designed to give students opportunities to become familiar with specific forms of qualitative data gathering such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnography.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2201","ModuleTitle":"Intercultural Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on intercultural and inter-personal communication. Managing intercultural communication in the business context will be emphasised, exploring issues such as ethnocentrism, conflict and negotiation in intercultural settings and the impact of new media on intercultural communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2208","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Visual Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic principles of digital graphics and trains students to understand the functions of visual design for effective communication \nStudents will learn the techniques and methodologies for solving visual communication problems, to develop visual literacy, concepts and techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience in conceptualizing, drafting, and creating various forms of digital visual works throughout the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2209","ModuleTitle":"Social Psychology of New Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Theories of social psychology can be applied to our understanding of how new media is produced, marketed, resisted, adopted and consumed. This module highlights these key stages in the developmental trajectory of new media and introduces relevant theories, while considering issues such as why some technologies succeed where others fail, how marketers should promote new technology, which services are likely to become tomorrow's killer applications and what goes through the minds of new media adopters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2213","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module to the field of human computer interaction (HCI) design which involves the study, planning, and design of the interaction between people (users) and computers. This module will cover the basics of relevant issues, theories, and insights about the human side, the technical side, and the interaction (interface) between the two.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2219","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Communication Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce students to the field of communication management and to the organizational, societal and legal contexts in which the profession takes place. Emphasis is placed on ethics, social responsibility, the role of mass communication in the formation of public opinion, the role of organizational communication in democracy, the global practices of communication management and major influences that affect organizational behaviour. This is the foundation module for students pursuing careers in communication management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2219Y","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Communication Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce students to the\nfield of Communication Management and to the\norganizational, societal and legal contexts in which\nthe profession takes place. Emphasis is placed on\nethics, social responsibility, the role of mass\ncommunication in the formation of public opinion,\nthe role of organizational communication in\ndemocracy, the global practices of communication\nmanagement and major influences that affect\norganizational behaviour. This is the foundation\nmodule for students pursuing careers in\nCommunication Management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-3-0-1-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NM2219","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2220","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Media Writing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module provides instruction and practice in writing for the mass media, including the Internet. It explores the similarities and differences in writing styles for all mass media and for the professions of journalism, public affairs, public relations, advertising and telecommunications. It emphasizes accuracy, responsibility, clarity and style in presenting information through the various channels of mass communication. It surveys communication theories of various professions that communicate via the mass media, establishing the basis for advanced studies in writing and communication. It helps students acquire the writing skills they need in communication management careers","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2303","ModuleTitle":"Fake News, Lies and Spin: How to Sift Fact from Fiction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to teach students to critically evaluate and analyse relevant public relations and news reports. It will teach students to identify and critique fake news, “alternative facts” and spin in news reporting and public relations. Students will learn fundamental concepts, theories, and analytical strategies for evaluating and verifying news and PR content and sources. They will hone their fact-checking skills by analysing media information in fake news, fake experts, public relation tactics, infotainment, hoaxes, click bait, spin, and bias.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3211","ModuleTitle":"News Reporting and Editing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the skills and knowledge learned about journalistic writing in Introduction to Media Writing. It emphasises accuracy, responsibility, clarity and style in reporting through the various news media, including online news. Students are expected to learn how to find and present news about issues and events that are relevant to the public and the political process. Students will be presented with real-life type situations where they will have to explore journalism ethics and responsibilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"NM2220 Introduction to Media Writing.  Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs.","Preclusion":"NM2221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3215","ModuleTitle":"Advertising Strategies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module places advertising within the integrated marketing communications (IMC) framework and develops an understanding and appreciation of the role that advertising plays in business organizations in the local and international context. Students will learn about the advertising process, as well as how to plan, implement and control IMC campaigns. In addition, students will learn to recognise the social responsibility as well as ethical implications of advertising in the context of a global community, especially with the advent of new media technologies. The highlight of the module will be the advertising campaign that students will work in groups to develop.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"MKT3420 Promotional Management","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3216","ModuleTitle":"Game Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the factors that make a game successful. Students learn how to critically evaluate game development and gain an understanding of the basic elements of gameplay: balancing game mechanics, creating tension between risk and reward, and encouraging replayability. Students also learn how to document a game design using a game design document. The module includes theories of play as well as an introduction to the game industry and the context of game design in the game development process. It also examines the history of gameplay and the different types of games that have developed in different cultures.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3217","ModuleTitle":"Design for Strategic Communications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the principles of communication design that meet strategic communications objectives and engage the student in communicating effectively through a visual literacy in addition to verbal messaging skills. With emphasis on communication management research and planning, the course is designed to help students understand theories and concepts of visual communication and the design and production processes. The course aims to (1) communicate through visual media used by communications professionals; (2) recognise and apply principles of design in print and online publications; and (3) plan and manage the design process, from initial development to the final product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3230","ModuleTitle":"Photographic and Video Storytelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The most compelling media content makes use of evocative images, and sometimes an image itself is the story. Knowing how to make, edit, and communicate with images are key skills in the digital age. Students enrolled in this module will be introduced to the skills, theories and methods around communicating with both moving and still imagery. The course will focus on using digital tools to capture, edit and present images as data and for storytelling, communicating with visual imagery in the digital age, and the study and use of visual images for research and communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3232Y","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Communication: Conce","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Effective organizations adopt a strategic approach to communication management. Using case studies, this module will discuss how communication can be a potent strategic tool in enabling organizational objectives through harnessing traditional and emergent media across private, public and non-profit sectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-3-0-1-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NM3232","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3233","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Communication: Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the principles of strategic communication management with an emphasis on the application of social research to strategic decision making to meet organizational goals and objectives. Built on the theoretical foundation of strategic communications and applied social research, students will learn to evaluate, analyze and monitor research programs, and to design solutions in public, non-profit and for-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed on learning and conducting assessments of organizational need, performing situational analysis, analyzing message design, evaluating media choice, exploring traditional and emerging media tools, and planning effective communication strategies for the respective organizations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NM3220 Research for Communication Management","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3237Y","ModuleTitle":"Health Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This seminar is designed to introduce students to a\nwide range of scholarship in health communication.\nThe seminar will address such issues as doctorpatient\ninteractions, illness narratives, cultural\nunderstanding of health, social support, and health\ncampaigns, mass media theories, technologicallymediated\nhealth delivery, and socially constructed\nhealth meanings to offer an insight into developing\nmore meaningful communicative practices of\nhealthcare. With an emphasis on application, the\ncourse equips students with a foundational\nunderstanding of the ways in which health\ncommunication projects can be conceptualized and\ndelivered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-3-0-1-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NM3237","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3240","ModuleTitle":"Digital Media and Political Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The process of political communication has been\nundergoing transformation across the world through\nthe rise of digital media. The transformation is also the\nresult of the way established institutions, including\npolitical parties and news organization, have changed,\nand the ways citizens are engaging with politics and\nmedia. The paper is designed to introduce students to\nthe field of political communication – an\ninterdisciplinary field of study. It will also help students\nto understand contemporary challenges and\nopportunities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3550Y","ModuleTitle":"Communications & New Media Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the Communications and New Media Programme, have relevance to the major in NM, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships for each semester will be advertised at the beginning of the semester before. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department. Student must apply for and be accepted to work in the company/organization offering the internship for a duration of 20 weeks on full time basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"(1) For NM Major only,\r\n(2) Read and passed a minimum of 80 MCs (of which 24 MCs of NM modules)","Preclusion":"NM3550\r\nINM3550","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4102","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Communications & New Media Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is to help honours students conduct independent empirical research using the key social science research methods. Students will learn detailed procedures and executable techniques of selected research methods such as survey research, experimental design, in-depth/focus group interviews, and content analysis. The module adopts a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach, as students will select their own research topics, develop research questions and hypotheses, and design the structure of research activities including measurement, sampling, data collection, and data analysis. Key issues in each step (e.g., instrument development for multi-dimensional constructs) will be discussed through presentations, Q &amp; As, and lectures. The module focuses more on applications and practices than theories, and explains how different types of data and methods can be used to answer research questions relevant to communications and new media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM2102 or NM2103 or NM2104.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\n(1) Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in NM or 28MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. \r\n(2) NM2101 or NM2103 or NM2104","Preclusion":"NM4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4203","ModuleTitle":"Infocomm Technology Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module examines public policies and the regulation of information and communication technologies in Singapore and its Asian neighbors as well as in Europe, Australia, African nations and the Americas.   Its aim is to help students understand the legal, political, and cultural foundations of policymaking. The module will examine various nations' selected ICT policies and the impact those policies can have on technological growth and innovation, e-commerce, and society at large.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-2-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"(Not applicable to SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"IF5203, NM5203 and NM5203R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4206","ModuleTitle":"Media and Communications Regulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This honours year module will examine basic legal principles as they apply to the Internet. It will cover issues such as jurisdiction, criminal aspects of Internet law, copyright, trademarks, domain names, cybersquatting, privacy and security as well as the regulation of e-commerce. The course will also deal with the issues of content regulation and censorship. Students will have an opportunity to explore what are the global implications of regulating the Internet and will also learn how to read and analyse court cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC students) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4221","ModuleTitle":"Writing for Health Communication and New Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to writing for health communication. Creating effective health messages is a critical process that equips the public with essential information to respond appropriately to health issues. Increasingly, health communicators are addressing audiences on new media platforms, using techniques that have transformed traditional writing practices. This advanced writing seminar will explicate the task of writing strategic health messages using new media. By the end of this course, students will know to write and design effective messages for health promotion and interventions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4225","ModuleTitle":"Design Fiction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces, discusses and evaluates various techniques of design thinking and exploration related to emergent technologies and near future scenarios. Critical and speculative design practices, such as design fiction, action research and various community-based technology and citizen science initiatives reflect upon new technologies through prototyping, storytelling, employing scenarios. They bring a convergence between the philosophical modes of inquiry and design practices serving several functions: from opening a public debate about the social, cultural and ethical impact of emerging and future technologies to exploring alternative futures and involving various actors and stakeholders in the decision making related to various technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-6.5-3","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4227","ModuleTitle":"Playable Art","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module that explores the intersection of art, creativity and play. Students will learn about relevant modes of play, approaches to user-generated content, design issues and challenges, types of player-driven popular art practice. They will also learn about the \"Indie art games\" movement and innovations in the development of art-related, casual game mechanics. Readings will come from play theory, cultural analysis and art history. The module also includes a studio component that involves the ethnographic analysis of an art game as well as the design of an original work of playable art.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4230","ModuleTitle":"Communication for Social Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module will discuss the foundation of participatory communication by challenging the modernization paradigm and the traditional communication\r\napproaches for social change that have been widely used by government agencies and for-profit and non-profit organizations. Examples include social marketing, behaviour change models, and entertainment education. This module aims to provide an overview of critical theories and to critically examine the role of collective learning, information sharing, public participation, and dialogue in designing, implementing, and evaluating communication strategies for social change. Students will have the opportunity to apply the\r\nparticipatory communication approach to conducting community-based projects and assessing its social impact.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Each student is required to conduct an independent research project on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member.  The student may select a topic in any field of Communications and New Media.  The topic may entail a technical aspect of Communications and New Media or an aspect which explores the application of Communications and New Media to an area of the Humanities and Social Sciences.  The project will be submitted as an Honours Thesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\n(1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of NM major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n(2) Pass NM4101 or NM4102\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\n(1) Completed 110 MCs including 44 MCs of NM major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n(2) Pass NM4101 or NM4102","Preclusion":"NM4660","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and Honours Coordinator's approvals of the written agreement are required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"NM4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4881A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Media Studies: Social Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Social media is everywhere and is affecting many aspects of social, cultural, economic and political life. This module will allow students to explore advanced topics in the design, communication and impact of social media, while also encouraging them to experiment with real social media platforms before and during each class. There is no need for prior experience with social media or social network sites to successfully complete this module. The emphasis will be on the analysis of contemporary social media practice and the design of social media platforms. The pedagogical focus will be on learning by doing and theory-informed design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4881B","ModuleTitle":"Postcolonial Approaches to Media and Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the ways in which postcoloniality plays out in the production, circulation, and reception of communication and media practices. Using concepts from postcolonial theory, it will explore how relations of communication produce and challenge various relations of colonialism. Topics such as the colonial gaze, representations of colonialism, transnational inequalities, technology and colonialism, gender, sexuality and postcoloniality, national identity, subalternity, issues of voice and representation will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM or 28 MCs in GL or GL\r\nrecognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4881E","ModuleTitle":"Photography, Visual Rhetoric, and Public Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Scholarship in rhetorical and media studies has investigated photography’s role in influencing audiences’ attitudes towards issues requiring public response, such as environmental harm, social injustice, and military conflict. These photographs are rhetorical, making persuasive appeals to activate audiences to address such problems. This course examines questions that can be raised about the political, ethical, and persuasive power of such photos: are they objective documents or misleading propaganda? Do they unite audiences through sympathy or disempower them through compassion fatigue? What ethical responsibilities do photographers have toward their subjects? And how have citizens employed images to make their own public arguments?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4883D","ModuleTitle":"New Media Production and Public Engagement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module will train students in the theory and practice of production processes to create new media platforms for public engagement based on an immersive project in collaboration with an industry partner. The module provides guided practice in creating, designing and running an online public engagement platform, producing editorial and video content driven by user engagement. It aims to expose students to the practices of creating editorials, writing commentaries, producing news content and developing digital engagement platforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4883F","ModuleTitle":"Financial Journalism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Financial Journalism is an advanced course in news reporting.  Students will understand and learn how to describe the function of money in all its categories such as commodity money (e.g. gold) and flat money.  Students will also learn how to deliver financial news accurately and quickly for their target audience such as traders and analysts.  Prior knowledge in finance is not necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 onwards:\n(1) Completed 80MCs, including 28MCS in NM or 28MCs in GL/GL\nrecognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or\nbe on the Honours track.\n(2) NM2220 Introduction to Media Writing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5204","ModuleTitle":"Computer-Mediated Environments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to help students explore current issues related to Computer-Mediated Environments (CMEs) such as online communities, virtual organizations, e-learning communities, virtual reality, etc. Students will critically analyze theories and conceptualize the impacts of ICTs on the way people communicate, work, socialize, play, and learn in CMEs. Students will review theories, models, and empirical studies on various topics such as social identity, Computer-mediated Communication (CMC), online community, computer-mediated social networks and social capital, human computer interactions, and online collaboration in business and education.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF5204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5204R","ModuleTitle":"Computer-Mediated Environments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"For CNM undergraduate major who has accumulated 120 MC, or for FASS and SoC graduate students.","Preclusion":"IF5204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Communications and New Media in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF5660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM6101","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED THEORIES IN CNM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will review classical and contemporary readings in communications and new media studies, including key concepts and areas of investigation. It will provide students with a comprehensive and critical overview of theoretical frameworks of communications and new media. Students will also examine the role of theory in the research process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM6104","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Research Methods in Communications and New Media","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help graduate students understand what qualitative communication research is, questions of design in qualitative communication research, and the steps in carrying out qualitative research projects. It covers fundamental concepts in qualitative research design, sampling strategies, data generation, data analysis, evaluation, writing and performance. This module also introduces basic concepts of qualitative methods such as interpretation, meaning making, reflexivity, poetics, and co-construction. A set of field based experiences will be designed to give students opportunities to become familiar with specific forms of qualitative data gathering such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnography.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Communications and New Media in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF6660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded &quot;Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory&quot; on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"CSA6770","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1107A","ModuleTitle":"Nursing Practice Experience 1.1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module enables students to integrate theory and clinical knowledge in caring for patients with alterations  in cardiovascular and respiratory functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-80-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR1107 Clinical Practicum 1.1","Corequisite":"NUR1114 Fundamentals of Nursing"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1110","ModuleTitle":"Effective Communication for Health Professionals","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the importance and need for nurses to communicate in an effective manner with patients, family members and other health care professionals in order to facilitate optimal health outcomes for the patients.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NUR1114 Fundamentals of Nursing"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1114","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Nursing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the development of foundation knowledge and skills for provision of nursing care to patients in a variety of health care settings. The focus will be on the role of the nurse, requirements for creating a safe patient-care environment, skills of clinical decision making, nursing health assessment, and nursing care practices to meet the activities of daily living for patients.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NUR1110 Effective Communication for Health Professionals, NUR1113 Health and Well-being for Older Adults, NUR1107A Nursing Practice Experience 1.1"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1117","ModuleTitle":"Anatomy and Physiology I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body. Following an introduction to the basic principles of anatomy and physiology, learning will take from the cell to organ-systems’ approach to guide student learning.\n\nBody systems covered include: gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, urinary and nervous systems. Knowledge of these systems is fundamental to, and underpins, the nursing practice modules for this semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"AY1104 Anatomy\r\nPY1105 Physiology I\r\nPY1106 Physiology II","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1122C","ModuleTitle":"Health Assessment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"A comprehensive health assessment is a systematic approach to gathering information about a person's health history and status, physical condition, cognitive status, social and psychological needs and a person's potential to make gains in their wellbeing. This module will provide students with opportunities for practicing health assessment, communication skills, and applying health promotion as part of health assessment. The students will learn through variety of teaching/learning methods including lectures/discussions, simulation and laboratory practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"10-30-30-10-50","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1201C","ModuleTitle":"Health Continuum for Older Adults","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students the opportunity to\nfocus on the holistic needs of the older adults’ population\nfrom health to ill health continuum. Students will examine\nand apply theories and concepts of ageing, normal\nphysiologic and psychosocial changes and the\nbiopsychosocial issues associated with these processes,\nin their encounter with older adults. This will enable the\nstudents to promote health and well-being for this\npopulation, whether well or sick.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR1113","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1202C","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Experience I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to integrate theory and\npractice through acquiring clinical experience in the\ncommunity health services and aged care facilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-120-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR2106A","ModuleTitle":"Nursing Practice Experience 2.1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-80-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR2106 Clinical Practicum 2.1 is precluded.","Corequisite":"NUR2116 Medical/Surgical Nursing II, NUR2118 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses II"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR2113","ModuleTitle":"Mental Health Nursing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on developing students’ knowledge and skills in providing nursing care to patients with mental illnesses in both institutional and community settings. The module contents were updated according to the latest release of the diagnostic statistical manual – 5 classifications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUR1116 Psychology for Health Professionals","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR2118","ModuleTitle":"Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will focus on developing knowledge in both pathophysiology and pharmacology relevant for nursing practice. Students will gain an understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of some major disease states or ndisturbances in homeostasis. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of drugs used to treat disorders addressed within this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NUR1121 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses 1 is now a pre-requisite.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR2120","ModuleTitle":"Professional Nursing Practice, Ethics and Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the foundations of\nthe profession and discipline of nursing including the\nprinciples of ethics and legal accountability. It will equip\nstudents with knowledge of the evolution of nursing in the\nhistorical and social context, nursing epistemology and\ntheoretical frameworks of nursing practice. It will provide\nopportunities to examine ethical and legal factors\ninfluencing the performance of nurses in the healthcare\nsetting within a multi-professional team in a collaborative\ninquiry process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUR1110 Effective Communication for Health\nProfessionals","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR2202C","ModuleTitle":"Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to integrate knowledge of\npathophysiology, health assessment, principles of\nmedical and nursing management and pharmacology\nrelated to gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal, urinary\nand immunological conditions. Students will also develop\ncritical thinking skills through conducting health\nassessments, interpreting results of diagnostic\ninvestigations and problem-solving.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-4-2-0-12","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR2116 and NUR2118","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3105A","ModuleTitle":"Nursing Practice Experience 3.1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-80-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR3105 Clinical Practicum 3.1 is precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3113","ModuleTitle":"Medical-Surgical Nursing III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will promote and develop knowledge, technical skills, attitudes and critical thinking skills necessary for the provision of nursing care and management of patients with alteration in neurological, cellular and immunological function and patients requiring emergency or critical care management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-2-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3114","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"The module focuses on the management of hospitals and health care organisations using principles of effective leadership and management. The module prepares students to make decisions, minimise and manage risks to\r\nensure patient safety within the health care environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-1-0-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3117","ModuleTitle":"Community Integrated Health Care","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module explores foundational principles of\ncommunity nursing practice including epidemiology,\nsocial determinants of health, and primary health care\nfrom a philosophical basis and a model of service\nprovision using the World Health Organisation’s global\nframework for health. This module includes one day per\nweek community attachment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3202C","ModuleTitle":"Research and Evidence-based Healthcare","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students the knowledge of research\nand evidence-based healthcare. It allows students to\nacquire critical appraisal skill and the use of SPSS in data\nanalysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR3109","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR4101B","ModuleTitle":"Evidence-based Health Care Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the knowledge and skills on how to change their practice based on up-to-date evidence-based practice. It will also challenge students to critically appraise the literature to provide the information needed to answer specific clinical questions. Major topics covered include qualitative and quantitative systematic review processes, models of evidence-based implementation, barriers to implementation and strategies to overcome these barriers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-2-0-6-6","Prerequisite":"NUR3109","Preclusion":"NUR4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR4103B","ModuleTitle":"Applied Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the grounding for students to apply research in nursing. Major topics include an introduction to research; framing a research question; collection and analysis of quantitative data, qualitative data collection and analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"2-4-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NUR4103 Applied Research Methods is precluded\nNUR4103A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR4104B","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Nursing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the student draws together the clinical experiences, theoretical knowledge and research skills gained through the programme to conduct a supervised research project. The student will design a research project (protocol), apply for ethical approval, and undertake a clinically focused research project under the supervision of an academic staff member and a clinical advisor.\n\nThe student will undertake a clinically focussed, six month research project under the supervision of an academic staff member and clinical advisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"14","Workload":"2-1-0-20-12","Prerequisite":"Module codes of Consolidated Clinical Practicum and Applied Research Methods will be updated to NUR4102A and NUR4103A respectively.","Preclusion":"NUR4104","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5003","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This elective module involves an individual programme of study undertaken in conjunction with an overseas university with which NUS has a signed collaborative agreement. Students will be expected to use the visit to the overseas host institution to build networks and ascertain similarities and differences in health care practices, models of service delivery, and policies between Singapore and the host country. The minimum placement will be two consecutive weeks. On return to Singapore students will present an oral seminar on outcomes of the visit and write a 2000 word critical review of key issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5201","ModuleTitle":"Professional Development and Transformation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an overall understanding on the importance of APN development in providing high quality care to meet the national healthcare needs. This module focuses on transformation of nursing profession, APN development and relevant APN models, leadership practice and principles, as well as health care systems and principles of healthcare policies and finances.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5203","ModuleTitle":"Evidence-based Healthcare","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with the theoretical underpinnings of evidence-based practice. It explores different levels of evidence, importance of critical analysis of evidence, understanding the processes of locating evidence, and leading practice changes, based on best evidence. Students will learn to evaluate, integrate and implement best evidence into nursing practice to achieve better patient outcomes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-2-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5302","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Gerontological Nursing (Adult Health)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a solid foundation for the management of older adults from the APN perspective. It focuses on assessment, management and evaluation of care and services from a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5311","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (AH, AC & MH)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module allows the students make connection between their theory learning and clinical practicum. The students will apply the skills of history taking, physical examination, and clinical decision into the clinical practice, therefore exercise their ability to formulate appropriate clinical diagnoses, order and interpret common investigations with rationale, as well as work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop plan of care based on the evidence based practice. The clinical practicum will reinforce the clinical and professional competencies as required by Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5312","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum II (AH, AC & MH)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This is a continuous practicum module of Clinical Practicum I. It allows the students continue their clinical practicum to achieve the clinical learning outcome. At the end of this clinical practicum module, the students need to demonstrate their clinical competencies by successful pass through the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5502","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Critical Care Nursing I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical knowledge and evidence-based skills needed by the advanced practice nurse in diagnosing and managing physiological alterations involving the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems in the critically ill population.  It focuses on pathologies that may involve these systems of the body. Through continuous didactic learning sessions reinforced by practical sessions, the students will enhance their competency in planning, implementing and evaluating care for critically ill patients with complex conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5607","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Clinical Signs and Symptoms(Paediatrics)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module emphasis on clinical approaches for the common clinical symptoms, signs and abnormal laboratory results. Students can utilise the knowledge and skills learnt from advanced health assessment and pathophysiology to identify the common causes of the presented clinical\r\nproblems, as well as to recognise the “red flag” during the evaluation and initiate the appropriate immediate investigations and specific managements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NUR5601 Advanced Health Assessment (Paediatrics)\r\nNUR5602 Applied Pathophysiology (Paediatrics)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5611","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (PAED)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"The module aims for students to implement advanced practice skills in patient/family assessment, develop and implement a management plan and evaluate the plan’s effectiveness. Care of paediatric patients with approaches to symptoms (SNB developmental milestone for paediatric APN internship) within 3 care settings:\r\n- General paediatric medical and/or surgical wards on acute management\r\n- Emergency care on triaging/early assessment\r\n- Critical care on interventions, resuscitation and stabilization of the critically ill patients. \r\nAspects of health promotion and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5612","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum II (Paediatrics)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"The module aims for students to implement advanced practice skills in patient/family assessment, develop and implement a management plan and evaluate the plan’s effectiveness. Care of paediatric patients with approaches to symptoms (SNB developmental milestone for paediatric APN internship) in the setting of general paediatric medical and/or surgical wards. Health promotion, health protection, and health restoration appropriate to these patients and families will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NUR5601 Advanced Health Assessment (Paediatrics)\nNUR5602 Advanced Pathophysiology (Paediatrics)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5801G","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to enhance patient-centred care through acquisition of knowledge of pathophysiology of common problems and conditions, diagnostic investigations and principles of management related to cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.  It also develops clinical reasoning and health assessment skills, shared decision-making and effective communication\r\n\r\nDuring the work-based practice, students will have the opportunity to further develop and apply knowledge and skills learnt in the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-2-2-10-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR6001","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with opportunities to gain and apply the knowledge and  skills needed to understand the research process, prepare for the written components of a PhD thesis, and present research findings in a professional forum. Content is broad and provides students with independent elements of  study (attendance at a series of seminars of the students choosing) as well as structured sessions and guidance to produce a PhD research proposal and obtain ethical approval, and opportunities to present preliminary work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR6003","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will spread over two semesters providing students with the opportunity of analysing the processes involved in nursing research and evaluating different research methodologies. It will enable students to develop\r\na research proposal for their graduate studies. The topics include quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research designs, methods of sampling and sample size planning, data collection as well as methods of quantitative\r\nand qualitative data analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-2-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR6004","ModuleTitle":"Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides comprehensive discussion in the theoretical and practical issues in conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. Students will learn the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing and the steps in conducting a systematic review. Topics covered include judging the quality of a review, how and why high quality reviews can reach different conclusions, and steps in conducting a systematic review.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR6006","ModuleTitle":"Intervention Research in Nursing and Health Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce principles and in depth knowledge of designing and conducting an intervention research in nursing and/or health sciences successfully. The knowledge conveyed in this module will enable MSc/PhD students who are interested in conducting intervention studies to generate research questions and hypotheses, design their study scientifically, select a\r\nrelevant theoretical/conceptual framework to guide their intervention to achieve intended outcomes, calculate sample size, conduct randomisation, select appropriate outcomes and measurements, as well as conduct the data\r\ncollection and analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent study over two semesters, on a topic in Offshore Technology approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"OT5001A & OT5001B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5001A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module: Subsea Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent study over two semesters, on a topic related to subsea engineering in Offshore Technology approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"OT5001 & OT5001B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5001B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module: Petroleum Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent study over two semesters, on a topic related to petroleum engineering in Offshore Technology approved by the Programme\r\nManagement Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"OT5001 & OT5001A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5102","ModuleTitle":"Oil & Gas Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5202","ModuleTitle":"Analysis & Design of Offshore Structures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with design knowledge on steel offshore structures.  The major topics covered include planning considerations; design criteria and procedures; methods for determining loads; structural analysis methods; member and joint designs; material selection and welding requirements; and design for fabrication, transportation and installation phases.  The module will be valuable to students interested in offshore engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CE2155 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"TCE5202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5207","ModuleTitle":"Arctic Offshore Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is useful for engineers dealing with offshore structures for cold climate regions as well as students wanting to specialise in Arctic Offshore Engineering. It provides the knowledge of arctic technology for safe and sustainable development, and exploitation of petroleum resources in Arctic waters. Substantial use of recent offshore developments in Arctic regions is made in class discussions to provide students with the broadest possible insights as well as the basis to evaluate different structural concepts. Major topics include: Ice features, Physical and mechanical properties of ice, Ice-structure interaction, Design of offshore structures for ice-infested waters, and Ice management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5402","ModuleTitle":"Geophysical Imaging of the Earth Interior","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the basics of seismic surveys for petroleum reservoirs, from the physics to the acquisition and processing of seismic data. Both land and marine acquisition will be covered. Traditional and modern methods of seismic imaging will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5404","ModuleTitle":"Reservoir Characterization and Rock Physics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the methodology commonly use in the characterization of the physical properties of petroleum reservoirs. Topics covered include downhole measurements, rock physics modelling, fluid substitution, seismic well tie, AVO (amplitude versus offset) analysis, and pre-stack inversion for reservoir properties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5405","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Oil Recovery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This subject will provide basic as well as advanced concepts in the area of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). It will deliver the concepts of microscopic and macroscopic displacement of fluids in a reservoir, displacement efficiencies, mobility control processes, chemical EOR, miscible processes, thermal recovery processes, and novel EOR methods (e.g. low-salinity waterflooding, nano-EOR).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PC1141","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Classical Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the fundamental principles of classical mechanics. It covers such topics as kinematics, Galilean transformation, Newton's laws of motion, dynamics of a particle with generalization to many particle systems, conservation laws, collisions, angular momentum and torque, motion of a rigid body, gravitation and planetary motion, static equilibrium, oscillatory motion and vibrational modes, waves, Doppler's effect and fluid mechanics. The module also has a practical component consisting of five experiments designed to enhance students' understanding of some of the concepts discussed in lectures. This module is targeted at science students who wish to acquire a working knowledge of mechanics, and is an essential for physics majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1.5-2-3","Prerequisite":"‘A' level or H2 pass in Physics or PC1221/PC1221FC/PC1221X & PC1222/PC1222X","Preclusion":"STUDENTS WHO HAVE PASSED PC1431 OR PC1431FC or PC1431X OR PC1433 ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS MODULE.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1142","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Thermodynamics and Optics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamentals of two branches of physics: thermodynamics and optics. Its aim is to prepare students for a host of more advanced modules in these and related areas. Topics included in the part on thermodynamics are thermal processes and effects, the first and second laws, kinetic theory of gases, heat engines and entropy. The part on optics encompasses topics such as geometric optics, systems of lenses, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, grating and polarization. The module also has a practical component consisting of five experiments designed to enhance students' understanding of some of the concepts discussed in lectures. This module is targeted at science students who wish to acquire a working knowledge of thermodynamics and optics, and is an essential for physics majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1.5-2-3","Prerequisite":"‘A' level or H2 pass in Physics or PC1221/PC1221FC/PC1221X & PC1222/PC1222X","Preclusion":"STUDENTS WHO HAVE PASSED PC1431 OR PC1431FC or PC1431X ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS MODULE.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1221","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Physics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to bridge the gap between O level physics and 1st year university physics level. The module covers the fundamentals of two branches of physics: mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics included in the part on mechanics are linear motion, curvilinear motion, relative motion, circular motion, Newtons laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, linear momentum and conservation, rotational kinematics, torque and moment of inertia, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, gravitation and planetary motion, static equilibrium, oscillatory motion and fluid mechanics. The part on thermodynamics encompasses topics such as temperature and zeroth law of thermodynamics, temperature scales, thermal expansion, heat and internal energy, thermal processes, first law of thermodynamics, ideal gas laws and kinetic theory of gasses.  .","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1.5-2-3","Prerequisite":"'O' level pass in Physics or Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry OR Physics & Biology).","Preclusion":"A' LEVEL OR H2 PASS IN PHYSICS OR PC1141, OR PC1142 OR PC1431 OR PC1431FC or PC1431X OR PC1221FC or PC1221X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1222","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to bridge the gap between O level Physics and first year university physics level. The module covers the fundamentals of three branches of physics: electricity &amp; magnetism, optics and modern physics. Topics included in the part on electricity &amp; magnetism are Coulombs law, electric field and potential, capacitance, current and resistance, DC circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic effects on current, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits and electromagnetic waves. The part on optics encompasses topics such as reflection and refraction, systems of lenses, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, grating and polarization. Topics covered in the part on modern physics are blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, atomic transitions and spectra, the uncertainty principle, wave-particle duality, radioactivity and decay processes, binding energy and fusion energy and fusion &amp; fission.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"'O' level pass in Physics or Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry OR Physics & Biology).","Preclusion":"'A' Level OR H2 Pass in Physics or PC1143, or PC1144 or PC1432/PC1432X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1421","ModuleTitle":"Physics for Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive and basic physics training within a single semester for first-year students from life sciences. It will cover mechanics,\r\nthermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics plus a few topics in atomic and nuclear physics. The specific contents have been chosen according to their relevance to life sciences as well as their importance in the conceptual framework of general physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-3-2","Prerequisite":"Life-sciences majors who have at least an ‘O’ Level pass in Physics","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"PC1431","ModuleTitle":"Physics IE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to provide a clear and logical introduction to the concepts and principles of mechanics and thermodynamics, with illustrations based on applications to the real world. Topics covered include motion in one dimension; curvilinear motion; circular motion; relative motion; Newton's laws; friction; work and energy; conservative forces, conservation of energy; linear momentum and conservation, collisions; rotational kinematics; moment of inertia and torque; rotational dynamics; conservation of angular momentum; gravitational force, field and potential energy; planetary motion; temperature and the zeroth law, temperature scales; thermal expansion of solids and liquids; heat and internal energy, specific heat capacities, enthalpy and latent heat, work for ideal gases, first law of thermodynamics; equipartition of energy, mean free path; entropy and the second law, heat engines; entropy changes for reversible and irreversible processes. The module is targeted essentially at Engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students from FOE (i.e. Civil Eng, Environmental Eng, Common Engineering, Mechanical Eng, Bioengineering, Industrial & Systems Eng and Material Science & Eng) with ‘A’ level or H2 pass in Physics; or 'A' level or H2 pass in Physics; or PC1221/PC1221FC/PC1221X & PC1222/PC1222X","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics or students who have passed in PC1141 or PC1142 or PC1433 or PC1431FC or PC1431X are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1432","ModuleTitle":"Physics IIE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces fundamental concepts of physics and is illustrated with many practical examples. Topics covered include a) Electricity and magnetism, where the basic concepts of electric and magnetic fields, forces on charged particles, electric potential, electromotive force, work and energy, are described. The properties of basic electrical circuits comprising resistors, inductors and capacitors are discussed, along with analysis of their transient and steady-state behaviour. Understanding the role of Maxwell's equations in electromagnetism is emphasized; b) Waves, introducing properties of waves, including geometric optics, propagation, interference and diffraction, and electromagnetic waves; and c) Quantum physics, where new physics concepts which led to the quantization of energy are introduced, leading to an explanation of atomic transitions, atomic spectra and the physical and the chemical properties of the atom. The uncertainty principle, wave-mechanics and wave particle duality concepts are covered, together with the use of wavefunctions in predicting the behaviour of trapped particles. The module is targeted essentially at Engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students from FOE ( i.e. Computer Eng, Common Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial & Systems Eng and Material Science & Eng) with ‘A’ level or H2 pass in Physics; or 'A' level or H2 pass in Physics; or PC1221/PC1221FC/PC1221X & PC1222/PC1222X","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics or students who have passed in PC1143 or PC1144 or PC1432X are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1433","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics and Waves","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module consists of two parts. In Part 1, students will be introduced to the concepts and principles of mechanics of rigid bodies and their applications to solve practical problems. The topics to be covered include: force systems, equilibrium, kinematics of particles, kinetic of particles, work and energy, impulse and momentum, kinetics of system of particles, kinematics of rigid bodies, damped and undamped vibrations. In Part 2, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of wave mechanics.  General description of wave propagation; types of waves: longitudinal, transverse and circular waves; speed of a travelling wave; propagation of energy and momentum; power and intensity; sound waves, oscillations of a string; light waves; superposition of waves; interference; standing waves, resonant waves; harmonics; resonance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"A Level or H2 Physics. This module is only for ESP students.","Preclusion":"STUDENTS WHO HAVE PASSED EITHER PC1141 OR PC1431 OR PC1431FC OR PC1431X ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS MODULE.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2020","ModuleTitle":"Electromagnetics for Electrical Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to electromagnetics (EM) for\nelectrical engineers. Electromagnetics is essential in all\ndisciplines of electrical engineering. At the end of this\nmodule, students will be able to explain many physical\nphenomena in everyday life, such as electricity energy\ntransmission, wave reflection/transmission, and the impact\nof skin depth on wave propagation. Topics covered\ninclude: static electric fields, static magnetic fields, timevarying\nfields, electromagnetic waves, transmission lines\nand antennas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-2-0-4","Prerequisite":"MA1511 and MA1512","Preclusion":"PC2131, PC2232","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2131","ModuleTitle":"Electricity & Magnetism I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Among the four fundamental forces in nature, the electromagnetic force has great technological importance and is critical for the understanding of other subjects in science and engineering, such as optics, radiation, chemistry, biology and electrical engineering. This module provides a comprehensive treatment of electromagnetic fields and forces. It covers the following topics: vector analysis, electrostatics, special techniques in electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic fields in matter, electromotive force, electromagnetic induction, and Maxwell’s equations. This module is targeted at physics majors and science students in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have either passed (PC1144 orPC1432/PC1432X) and (MA1101R or MA1513 or MA1508E) and (MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1511 or MA1512) or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2132","ModuleTitle":"Classical Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to consider the principles of mechanics in a rigorous mathematical framework, and to establish a bridge to the principles of modern physics. The topics to be covered include: kinematics; damped and driven oscillators; energy and angular momentum, conservative forces; twobody\r\nand many-body problems, centre-of-mass; central-force motion, inverse square law, orbits, scattering; action principle; Lagrangian mechanics; Hamiltonian mechanics; small-amplitude oscillations, normal modes; rotating rigid bodies; rotating reference frames, centrifugal and Coriolis forces, Foucault's pendulum. A good command of calculus and some basic knowledge of linear algebra are required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have either passed (PC1144 or PC1432/PC1432X) and (MA1101R or MA1513 or MA1508E) and (MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1511 or MA1512) or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2134","ModuleTitle":"MATHEMATICAL MTDS IN PHYSICS I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give students the necessary mathematical skills for other physics courses. The topics to be covered include: complex numbers and hyperbolic functions; multivariable calculus; elements of vector calculus; Taylor series; Fourier series, Dirac delta-function, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, physical applications; second-order ordinary and partial differential equations, wave equation, diffusion equation, Poisson’s equation; Green’s functions; Sturm-Liouville theory; special functions associated with physical systems, Hermite polynomials, Bessel functions, Legendre functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2193","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Physics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive training of both experimental and analytical skills in mechanics, thermal physics, electronics, magnetism, nuclear physics, semiconductors, optics and lasers. In particular, emphasis is placed on the measurement skill that will be required in the industries of semiconductors, optical communications and life sciences. While this module is mainly targeted at physics majors, it is also suitable for science and engineering students who are interested in a career in the above-mentioned industries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-1-3","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed one of these modules PC1141, PC1142, PC1143, PC1144, PC1431, PC1431FC, PC1431X, PC1432/PC1432X or PC1433.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2239","ModuleTitle":"Special Problems in Undergrad Physics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is intended for a small cohort of undergraduates who have a strong aptitude for physics and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship. The problems will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"to be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2267","ModuleTitle":"Biophysics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the underlying principles and mechanisms of physics behind life sciences. It incorporates introductory concepts of physics into the phenomena associated with biological functions. The topics to be covered include: biological structures and the relation to biophysics; principles and methods of physics applied to biology; physical aspects of structure and functionalities of biomolecules, physical principles of bioenergy conversion and membrane-bound energy transduction; physical processes of bio-transport, nerves and bioelectricity. The module includes some basic biophysics experiments. It is targeted at both physics and non-physics students who already have basic knowledge in physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"PC1143 or PC1432/PC1432X or PC1421 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Physics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please note that only 4MCs can be accredited towards major requirements in case that a student undertakes 8MCs for both PC2288 and PC2289.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"PC1141 or PC1142, and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please note that only 4MCs can be accredited towards major requirements in case that a student undertakes 8MCs for both PC2288 and PC2289.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PC1141 or PC1142; and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3130","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Mechanics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module continues from PC2130 and completes the basic formation of the student in quantum mechanics. Description of composite systems: tensor product, two-particle entanglement; systems of N identical particles. Perturbation theory: time-independent, both non-degenerate and degenerate; example: Zeeman effect. Time-dependent: Fermi golden rule; example: atom in a classical e-m field. Discussion of stimulated and spontaneous emission.\r\nOther approximation schemes: the variational principle; the WKB approximation and the “classical” region, tunneling and the connecting formula; the adiabatic approximation. Scattering: partial wave analysis and the Born approximation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC2130 or PC2130B, and PC2134 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3193","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This continuous assessment module is intended to provide training in experimental techniques and analytical skills. Experiments are based on various areas of physics such as spectroscopy, nuclear physics, laser physics, optics and electronics. Some experiments involve the use of research-grade equipment like the electron microscope, the atomic force microscope and the FTIR spectrophotometer. Project-type experiments are also available. The module is targeted at science and engineering students who have a foundation in Level 2 experimental physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-1-3","Prerequisite":"PC2193","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3231","ModuleTitle":"Electricity & Magnetism II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is the sequel to PC2131 Electricity & Magnetism I, leading to the objective of understanding classical electrodynamics. Most of the examples presented require a certain degree of mathematical manipulation, as compared to a first course in electricity and magnetism. It covers the following topics: conservation laws, electromagnetic waves in vacuum and in matter, guided waves, the\r\npotential formulation, Lienard-Wiechert potentials, dipole radiation, radiation from point charges, special relativity, relativistic mechanics and relativistic electrodynamics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2131","Preclusion":"ESP2104","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC3232","ModuleTitle":"Nuclear & Particle Physics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an intermediate course in nuclear physics, with an introduction to particle physics. Properties of nuclei, e.g., masses, spins, and moments, are introduced and an introductory discussion of nuclear models is presented, the semi-empirical mass formula, the Fermi gas model, the shell model and some aspects of the collective model are discussed. The energy balances and spin/parity selection rules of alpha, beta and gamma decay processes are discussed in considerable detail. The various types of interaction between radiation and matter are discussed, and an introduction to radiation detectors is given. A discussion of the operational principles and technological aspects of accelerators and an introductory survey of particle physics completes the material covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2130 or PC2130B","Preclusion":"PC3232B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3235","ModuleTitle":"Solid State Physics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a first course in solid state physics. It aims to lay the foundations for students seeking to major in physics as well as students studying in materials science and engineering. The lectures emphasize on the fundamental concepts of condensed matter, covering crystal structure and reciprocal lattice, crystal binding and elastic constants, crystal vibrations and thermal properties, free electron theory and physical properties of metals, electron in periodic potentials, and basic semiconductors. Simple model prediction data and the experimental data from real systems would be compared and discussed to help students develop an intuitive understanding of the subject.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2130 or PC2130B","Preclusion":"EE3406 or PC2133","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC3239","ModuleTitle":"Special Problems in Undergrad Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is intended for a small cohort of undergraduates who have a strong aptitude for physics and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship. The problems will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3247","ModuleTitle":"Modern Optics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to establish the interconnectedness of knowledge between principles of optics and modern sciences/technologies and identify the applications in our daily life. It covers wave properties, refraction and dispersion, interference, Michelson interferometer, Fabry-Perot cavity and optical resonator, interference filter, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, resolution limit, Fourier transformation, holography; polarisation, birefringence and wave plates, light absorption and emission, lasers. This module is targeted at physics and non-physics students, who are interested in principles of modern optics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":" 3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":" Students who have passed either PC2131 or EE2005","Preclusion":"PC2231","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3274","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Methods in Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces important mathematical methods for the solution of a variety of mathematical problems in physics. The following topics are covered: functions of a complex variable, singularities and residues, contour integration; calculus of variations; transformations in physics, symmetries and group theory, discrete groups, group representations and their applications in physics; tensor analysis, application to classical mechanics, electrodynamics, and relativity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2134","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Physics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please note also that only 4MCs can be accredited towards major requirements in case that a student undertakes 8MCs for both PC3288 and PC3289.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3294","ModuleTitle":"Radiation Laboratory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides hands-on experience with modern detectors, electronics, data acquisition systems, radiation sources and other nuclear physics equipment that forms the basis for the applications of nuclear physics to medical physics, radiation protection and other fields. The module will be restricted to the students in the Medical Physics minor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-6-0","Prerequisite":"PC3232 or PC3232B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Physics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Physics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Physics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"For Cohort 2011 and before- At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100 MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Sc. programme. For Cohort 2012 and after- At least one major at B.Sc./B.Appl.Sc. level; and minimum overall CAP of 3.20 on completion of 100 MCs or more.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4230","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Mechanics III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This elective module covers a range of advanced topics in Quantum Mechanics.\r\nThe basics of relativistic quantum mechanics will be covered: the Klein-Gordon equation; the Dirac equation and the covariant formulation of the Dirac theory, as well as the plane wave solution of the Dirac equation, the solution of the Dirac equation for a central potential and its non-relativistic limit The rest of the module is devoted to special topics, which may include the van der Waals interaction; the behaviour of electrons in solids; masers and lasers, the EPR argument and Bell’s theorem, the interpretations of QM.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"PC3130","Preclusion":"PC4130","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4236","ModuleTitle":"Computational Condensed Matter Physics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Computation is playing an increasingly important role in materials discovery. This module introduces the basic concepts and provides an overview of methods in modern computational condensed matter physics. Major topics to be covered include a brief review on empirical and semi-empirical approaches in electronic structure calculation, density functional theory, methods for solving the Kohn-Sham equation, applications to different types of materials, modelling effects of external fields and transport property. The module is suitable for upper level undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in computer modelling and simulation in condensed matter physics and materials science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"PC3235","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4240","ModuleTitle":"Solid State Physics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to elements of the physics of crystalline solids. Topics covered include: energy bands of the nearly free electron model, tight binding method, Fermi surfaces and their experimental determination, plasmons, polaritons and polarons, optical processes and excitons. We will also cover superconductivity, dielectrics and ferroelectrics, diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, and magnetic resonance. This module is targeted at physics majors, and is useful for science and engineering students who already have background knowledge of solid state physics on par with PC3235 Solid State Physics I.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3235 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4241","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the fundamentals of statistical mechanics. Starting with the classical and quantum postulates, the three ensembles of Gibbs are derived. The statistical interpretation of thermodynamics then follows. The thermodynamic quantities are obtained in terms of the number of states, partition and grand partition functions. Applications to independent electron systems, with and without magnetic field, and Bose-Einstein condensation are given. The course ends with a brief introduction to phase transitions. This module is targeted at physics students with at least one year of thermal physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2230 or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4246","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Optics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to the quantum description of the electromagnetic field, with a special focus on phenomena at optical frequencies; in short, “quantum optics”. It starts with two introductory chapters: a concise reminder of important facts and devices of classical optics; and a presentation of typical quantum phenomena that have been observed with light (entanglement, violation of Bell's inequalities, teleportation…).\r\n\r\nThe core of the module is the canonical quantization of the electromagnetic field and the introduction of the corresponding vector space (“Fock space”) and field operators. Then, we present the main families of states (number, thermal, coherent, squeezed) and the most typical measurement techniques (photo-detection, homodyne measurement, first- and second-order coherence, Hong-Ou-\\Mandel bunching). The statistical nature of light fields is highlighted. Finally, we present the basic case studies of photon-atom interactions in the full quantum approach: cavity quantum electrodynamics (Janyes-Cummings model), spontaneous decay (Wigner-Weisskopf approach).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC3130 or PC3243","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4248","ModuleTitle":"General Relativity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the theory of general relativity. The topics covered are: general tensor analysis, the Riemann tensor, the gravitational field equation, the Schwarzschild solution, experimental tests of general relativity, black holes, and Friedmann-Robertson-Walker models of the expanding universe. While this module is mainly targeted at physics majors, it is also suitable for science students with a strong mathematical foundation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed PC3274 or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4249","ModuleTitle":"Astrophysics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Starting with an introduction to the nuclear physics of stars and the processes of nucleosynthesis, following a brief introduction to nuclear physics. nucleosynthesis via quiescent burning, and the processes that lead to the production of heavy (A>60) elements are covered. The endstages\r\n(brown dwarfs, white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes) are discussed in detail. In the second part of the module, large structures in the universe, are discussed, including star clusters, galaxy structure, and galaxy clustering. The module ends with a discussion of the cosmological scale structure of the universe. This module is a continuation of PC3246 Astrophysics I.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC3246 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4259","ModuleTitle":"Surface Physics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to surface physics, its techniques and applications. The topics include: surface tension, surface crystallography, surface physical processes such as relaxation, reconstruction and defects, surface chemical properties, surface segregation, surface electronic structures including surface states, band bending, dipole layer, work function, core-level-shifts, Fermi level pining, plasmon, and surface vibrational properties. Experimental techniques, such as LEED, RHEED, XAS, SEXAFS, XPS, UPS, AES, SIMS and EELS, will be also addressed with examples and applications. This module is targeted at physics or materials science students, who have a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid state physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed one of these modules: PC3130, PC3242, EE2004, EE3431C or EE2143","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4267","ModuleTitle":"Biophysics III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the principles of statistics in relation to biophysics and bio soft materials. It focuses on: modeling of biomacromolecular structure and statistical complexities; molecular mechanics of biomolecules; statistical models for structural transitions in biopolymers, statistical physical  description of structural transitions in macromolecules,  simulation of macromolecular structure, structural transitions in polypeptides and proteins; coil-helix transitions; prediction of protein secondary and tertiary structures; statistics of structural transitions in  polynucleotides and DNA; modeling of non-regular structures of biomacromolecules. This module is targeted at both physics and non-physics students who already have basic knowledge in physics, thermodynamics and molecular biology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC3267 or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5204","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents special selected topics of current interest. For this academic year, the module aims to introduce novel magnetic phenomena in solids with emphasis on physics and applications of spin based electronics or spintronics. The topics covered include general introduction to magnetism, exchange interactions in magnetic solids,  band structure,  half metals, dilute magnetic semiconductors,  spin dependent electrical transport, spin polarization & detection,  magneto transport in multilayers, oxides & magnetic semiconductors, magnetic nanostructures and spin injection across various interfaces. Other spin dependent phenomena such as magneto caloric, magneto elastic, magneto impedance and magnetic resonance effects will also be discussed. Application of spintronics in novel devices  including GMR read heads, MRAM, spinFET, spin transistor, magnetic sensors for strain & bio-molecule detection will be illustrated. This module is targeted at postgraduate students of physics, engineering and materials science who have basic knowledge in magnetism and solid state physics/devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed PC3235 (Solid State Physics-I) and PC4241 (Statistical Physics) , or departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC5206","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Quantum Field Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module for students of theoretical physics. The topics covered are: Second quantization and path integral formulation of quantum field theory, Feynman rules for scalar, spinor, and vector fields, renormalization and symmetry, renormalization group, and connection with condensed matter physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC4130/PC4230, PC5201, or Departmental Approval.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC5209","ModuleTitle":"Accelerator Based Materials Characterisation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The course gives an introduction to the physics of ion beam analysis. After a general introduction, inter-atomic potentials, cross sections and stopping powers are discussed, and the theory of the stopping process is developed based on the Thomas-Fermi statistical atom. Accelerators and other instrumentation are introduced, and a range of analytical techniques is discussed in detail: Rutherford Backscattering (RBS), Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE), Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA), Nuclear Reaction Analysis NRA, and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS). Finally, the more specialised fields of Nuclear Microscopy and Synchrotron radiation are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either one of these modules. PC4244, PC4212, PC4261, or Departmental Approval\r\n","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5215","ModuleTitle":"NUMERICAL RECIPES WITH APPLICATIONS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Covers computational techniques for the solution of problems arising in physics and engineering, with an emphasis on molecular simulation and modelling. Topics will be from the text, “Numerical Recipes”, Press et al, supplemented with examples in materials and condensed matter physics.   This course insures that graduate students intending to do research in computational physics will have sufficient background in computational methods and programming experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"PC3236 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5228","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Information and Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module will provide an introduction to the physics and mathematics of quantum information in general and quantum computation in particular. In addition to physics majors, the course addresses students with a good background in discrete mathematics or computer science.The following topics will be covered: (1) Introduction: a brief review of basic notions of information science (Shannon entropy, channel capacity) and of basic quantum kinematics with emphasis on the description of multi-qubit systems and their discrete dynamics. (2) Quantum information: Entanglement and its numerical measures, separability of multi-partite states, quantum channels, standard protocols for quantum cryptography and entanglement purification, physical implementations. And (3) Quantum computation: single-qubit gates, two-qubit gates and their physical realization in optical networks, ion traps, quantum dots, Universality theorem, quantum networks and their design, simple quantum algorithms (Jozsa-Deutsch decision algorithm, Grover search algorithm, Shor factorization algorithm).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3130 or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5239","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The problems will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5288","ModuleTitle":"M.SC COURSEWORK THESIS FOR PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5289","ModuleTitle":"M.SC.(COURSEWORK) THESIS FOR APPLIED PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF1101","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the fundamental concepts of project management, identifying nine broad project management knowledge areas. Students are given an introduction to theories relating to the management of project scope, time, cost, risk, quality, human resources, communications and procurement. The overall intergration of these eight knowledge areas and the management of externalities as the ninth project management knowledge area is also emphasised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF1106","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Measurement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles of the measurement and taking-off of quantities for the trades or elements within the work sections of a building project for the preparation of cost estimates and bills of quantities. Students will acquire skills in the visualization and interpretation of construction drawings. Major topics include the understanding and application of standard methods of measurement including construction electronic measurement standards using 2D/3D CAD and 3D\nBIM models, construction terminology, standard abbreviations, trade preambles, measurement processes and protocol.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PF1102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF1107","ModuleTitle":"Project And Facilities Management Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers fundamental principles of law in Singapore. Major topics nclude the Singapore legal system; legal system and method including statutory interpretation and research; basic principles of the laws of contract and negligence; and basic legal principles relevant to enterprises in Singapore including business entities, insolvency and intellectual property.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PF2101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2101","ModuleTitle":"Project and Facilities Management Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles relating to the law, the legal system, the law of contract, the law of torts, the role of statutory laws, and relevant aspects of land law and copyright. The module also provides students with an awareness of civil proceedings and dispute resolution.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2102","ModuleTitle":"Structural Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the principles underlying the performance and safety of structures. The major topics include concepts of forces, moments and equilibrium; structural design lifecycle; principles of structural analysis; properties of common structural materials; principles of foundation design; structural behaviour of simple buildings; and high rise systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students from Civil Engineering, PF2501","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2106","ModuleTitle":"Project & Facilities Communication Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Communication management is a knowledge area in project and facilities management. This module covers the communication skills required in project and facilities management. Topics include managing and communicating with internal and external stakeholders, the forms of communication, project\r\ndocumentation, and orders and reports.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF2107","ModuleTitle":"Construction Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the evaluation, selection and performance of specialised advanced construction technology for tall buildings with emphasis on the integration of construction systems. The major topics are: deep foundation systems, proprietary wall and floor systems, advanced formwork and scaffolding technology, precast and prestressed concrete construction, envelope systems, and roof construction. Also covered are the basic principles relating to the selection, operation and integration of specialised equipment for construction work, and the fundamentals of site surveying, setting out and alignment systems for high-rise buildings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2201","ModuleTitle":"Scope and Design Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles relating to managing the designprocess and forming the project scope. Major topics are consideration and assessment of clients; requirements, selection of projects, formulationof project brief, the role of design as well as the deisgner in projects, design for value, integrated designs, and design evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2205","ModuleTitle":"Project Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers project financing for infrastructure projects. Major topics include time value of money; balance sheets and income statements; financial ratios and returns; project finance structures; major stakeholders in project finance; contracts and agreements; and risk management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PF2204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2305","ModuleTitle":"Event Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers aspects of event management in the context of project and facilities management. Major topics include event context, event planning, operation and evaluation, event risk management, event sponsorship, and case studies on the management of different types of events.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PF4307, PFM students from AY2017/18 intake and before","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2501","ModuleTitle":"Structural Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the principles underlying the performance and safety of structures. The major topics include concepts of forces, moments and equilibrium; structural design lifecycle; principles of structural analysis; properties of common structural materials; principles of foundation design; structural behaviour of simple buildings; and high rise systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students from Civil Engineering, PF2102, PFM students from AY2018/19 intake and after","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2502","ModuleTitle":"Development Technology  and Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the management of technology relating to development projects to meet regulatory requirements, and prevailing buildability and quality standards. The topics include preliminary works, substructures, structural systems, functional elements for reinforced concrete and structural steel buildings, and external works. Emphasis is put on the management of development technology for projects to ensure that appropriate decisions and processes adopted fulfil the requirements specified in the Factories (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Regulations, Building Control Regulations, Buildable Design Appraisal System, Construction Quality Assessment System and other relevant codes of practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3205","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Measurement","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This modules covers the more advanced aspects of building measurement found in projects including the use of IT in integrating measurement works and project management. Topics include measurement of deep excavation, substructures, underpinning, structures, additions and alterations and complex building forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"PF2102/ PF2501 Structural Systems (AY2014/15 to AY2017/18 intakes)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3206","ModuleTitle":"Project Scheduling and Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles of operations management as it applies to projects.  It considers the application of various management tools to the solutionof problems in the planning and control of projects.  Major topics are project planning and scheduling, resource management, and project control.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PF3101/PF3104, PFM students from AY2018/19 intake and after","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3301","ModuleTitle":"Maintainability of Facilities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the maintainability issues of various categories of facilities under tropical conditions, focusing on buildings.  It aims to improve the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices so as to produce efficient buildings that require minimal maintenance.  The module examines the durability, sustainability and maintainability of various materials and components to set benchmarks for the selection of materials, components and systems for better maintainability.  The basic principles involved in building pathology-diagnosis and repair are covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3302","ModuleTitle":"Energy Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the essential principles of energy management in the operation of facilities with special emphasis on the operation of buildings.  The major topics include: quantitative energy analysis, prediction, simulation and relevant codes of practice.  Students are given experience in the real time application of computers in energy monitoring and auditing.  Other topics are: energy benchmarking, energy market policy and procurement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF2503 M&E Engineering Systems/ PF2505 M&E Systems (AY2014/15 to AY2017/18 intakes)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4101","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students demonstrate their research, analytical and communication skills by investigating a topic of interest to them, and of relevance to the programme. The student is expected to demonstrate an ability to pursue unaided investigations relevant to the topic chose, to communicate the findings clearly, concisely and with detachment, to draw relevant conclusions, and to offer suitable recommendations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4102","ModuleTitle":"Contract and Procurement Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles of administering projects from the client’s perspective by developing further, and applying, students’ knowledge of project management law. Major topics are procurement systems, valuation of work done based on the Security of Payment Act, valuation of variations and financial control of projects. Students are recommended to take PF2101 Project and Facilities Management Law and PF3207 Project Management Law before taking this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4202","ModuleTitle":"Safety, Health and Environmental Mgt","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the knowledge required to manage projects to comply with safety, health and environmental standards, codes and regulations. Major topics are safety management system, environmental health, pollution control and the economics and management of sustainable development in the context of projects. Policy issues at the national and corporate levels on safety, health and environmental management are also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PF4208, PFM students from AY2018/19 intake and after","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4206","ModuleTitle":"Building Information Modelling","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the nature and potential of BIM as a new format for exchanging digital and spatial information in project and facilities management. Topics include the principles of BIM, the supporting infrastructure, implementation, and the financial, legal, and other nontechnical aspects of BIM.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF4301","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Facilities Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with knowledge to 1.Apply the principle of managing buildings and facilities with the objectives of the organization in mind; 2. Align business and facilities strategies in delivering service and performance in order to achieve maximum corporate benefit; 3. Learn strategic and operational pointers to best practice in the planning and management of facilities; and 4. Learn to address issues of sustainability, safety and growth in an urban setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PF3307, PFM students from AY2018/19 intake and after","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4307","ModuleTitle":"Event Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module applies the principles of project and facilities management to the management of events. Topics include the nature and types of events, the event \r\nmanagement cycle (inception, event planning, mobilization, execution, and post-event evaluation), and case studies on the management of different types of\r\nevents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PF2305, PFM students from AY2018/19 intake and after","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH2206","ModuleTitle":"Founders of Modern Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at the beginnings of modern Western philosophy in the seventeenth century, when philosophers conceived of themselves as breaking away from authority and tradition. It will deal with central themes from the thought of Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Leibniz and Spinoza; in particular, the attempt to provide foundations for knowledge and science.","CrossModule":"GEK2028","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK2028","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH2211","ModuleTitle":"Philosophy of Religion","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the main issues in contemporary philosophy of religion.  Topics covered will be selected from the following (other topics may also be considered): arguments for the existence of God (cosmological, ontological, teleological), argument for atheism (problem of evil), religious pluralism, nature of mystical experiences, the nature of miracles, the nature of religious language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH2213","ModuleTitle":"Metaphysics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Broadly speaking, Metaphysics is the study of fundamental conceptual categories, including that of space and time, appearance and reality, mind and body, substance and existence, objects and their properties, and God. These concepts pertain to the structure of &quot;ultimate reality&quot; and generate perplexing philosophical issues, a sample of which will be discussed in this course. Some topics: the problem of universals, paradoxes of the infinite, the concept of God, paradoxes of time travel, problems of cause and effect, free will, fatalism and determinism, the mind-body problem, realism and idealism, existence, identity, and individuation, essentialism, the relation between logic and metaphysics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH2222","ModuleTitle":"Greek Philosophy (Socrates and Plato)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Socrates and Plato stand at the source of the Western Philosophical tradition. Alfred Whitehead said that “the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” Through a close reading and analysis of several representative Platonic dialogues, this module introduces the student to the philosophy of Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher and main interlocutor in his dialogues), and prepares him/her for PH 3222 on Aristotle’s philosophy and the Honours seminar on Greek Thinkers. The module may include material on earlier Philosophy forming the background to Socrates and Plato.","CrossModule":"GEK2036","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PH3209, GEK2036","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH3203","ModuleTitle":"Moral Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with an area in Moral Philosophy called 'meta-ethics'. Meta-ethics is a discussion of the nature of ethics. It is a second-order, reflective activity about ethics, and not a first-order discussion of the rights and wrongs of particular issues within ethics. Beginning with non-naturalism, the module proceeds to discuss emotivism, prescriptivism, descriptivism or naturalism, culminating in current discussion of moral realism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH3245","ModuleTitle":"Language and Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Topics at the intersection of philosophy of mind and language, such as whether thought depends on talk or vice versa, whether we think in words or images, whether those words are words of English or a sui generis mental language just for thinking, whether animals which can’t talk can think and whether the mind is like a computer. These questions are central to contemporary philosophy and language and are also an important case study in the relationship between\r\nthe methods of analysis, experiment and introspection in philosophical psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"PH2241 or PH3212 or PH2242 or PH3210","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH3248","ModuleTitle":"Social and Formal Epistemology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Traditional epistemology has focused on the individual knower and tends to deploy conceptual analysis as the main tool for investigating the concept of knowledge. This module surveys recent challenges to this model of analyzing knowledge, which arise from two new types of epistemology: social and formal epistemology. Social epistemology places special emphasis on the uniquely social dimensions of knowledge, such as the communication of knowledge through the testimony of others. Formal epistemology complements this approach by bringing formal (e.g., probabilistic) methods to bear on such topics as corroborating and conflicting eyewitness testimony, belief polarization, and pluralistic ignorance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"PH2111/GEK2048 or PH2243","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH3249","ModuleTitle":"Decision and Social Choice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This course is an introduction to decision and social\nchoice theory. The first half introduces the theory of\nexpected utility, according to which rational actions\nmaximise the probability of desirable consequences.\nThe second half introduces utilitarianism, according to\nwhich the right action is one which maximises the\nsatisfaction of desire for the population at large. Both\ntheories are controversial for their highly quantitative\nnature, their demanding conception of rationality and\nrightness, their insensitivity to risk and inequality, their\nprioritization of ends over means, and their tenuous\nrelationship to actual human behaviour and morality.\nThese controversies are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"GEM2006/GET1028 Logic","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4206","ModuleTitle":"A Major Philosopher","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"A study of the work of a major figure in philosophy. The philosopher studied may be from the Asian or Western tradition, from any period up to the present day. The philosopher selected may be someone important who has not been given much coverage in other courses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA\n(French/German)/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of\n3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012-2014:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA\n(French/German)/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of\n3.20 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2015 onwards:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA\n(French/German/Spanish)/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4211","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Epistemology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore an advanced topic in epistemology in depth. Some possible topics are the problem of scepticism, including realist and anti-realist responses to it, the nature of certainty and the relationship of knowledge to chance and credence, the internalism versus externalism debate about the nature of knowledge and justification, and the definability of knowledge in terms of truth, belief, justification and their cognates. The module may also explore a problem from formal epistemology, such as the lottery paradox, the problem of logical omniscience, or probabilistic approaches to the problem of induction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4240","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Metaphysics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore in depth some advanced topics in metaphysics. Some possible topics include whether similar things have universals in common,\r\nwhether time flows, whether past and future exist, whether a whole is something over and above the sum of its parts, whether chance is objective, whether there are other possible worlds, and whether numbers, gods, or chairs and tables exist.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4242","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Philosophy of Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore in depth some advanced topics in philosophy of language. Possible topics are the nature of truth, Dummettian anti-realism,\r\ncontextualism, relativism, or two-dimensionalism. We may also consider the application of philosophy of language to issues in other areas of philosophy, such as the debate between cognitivists and noncognitivists in metaethics, or the question of whether metaphysical disputes are merely verbal.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012-2014:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2015 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EL, with a\nminimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the\nHonours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"A dissertation on an approved research topic not exceeding twelve thousand words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-0-36.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of PH major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of PH major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"PH4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4550","ModuleTitle":"Internship: Philosophy for Teaching","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Students will intern in an educational organization approved by the Department. (e.g. Logic Mills, which specializes in courses on analytical thinking skills to\r\nschools and other educational organizations). During the internship, they will learn to use their philosophical skills to teach, and through practice, reflect on the usefulness of Philosophy in education practice and intellectual development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-3-2-1-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. (Students will apply to Department to read this module and qualified applicants will be selected through\r\nan interview). \r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. (Students will apply to Department to read this module and qualified applicants will be selected through an interview).","Preclusion":"Any other internship module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"PH4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Philosophy in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH6210","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module will intensively examine a historical period in Western Philosophy. Historical traditions that may be studied may include (but is not restricted to) Greek Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Twentieth-Century Analytic\r\nPhilosophy, and Twentieth Century Continental Philosophy. The module will especially attend to the major philosophical problems that define each of these historical frameworks. The relations\r\nbetween the major thinkers of the period under consideration will be profiled.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Philosophy in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Offered to Graduate students only and admission of others by permission of instructor ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH6760","ModuleTitle":"PHILOSOPHICAL TOPICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module will study a topic in various areas of philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, political philosophy, a topic that crosses area boundaries. An example might be &quot;Theories of Human Nature&quot;. The module might approach the topic from within the perspective of one philosophical school or from a comparative perspective that examines the views of more than one philosophical school, eastern or western.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces psychology as an empirical, behavioural science. The aim is to provide students with a broad overview of the different fields in psychology. The emphasis of the course is two-fold: first, so that students appreciate the diversity and richness of the psychology discipline; second, to acquaint students with the important principles, theories, concepts and findings in psychology. Topics covered include the biological bases of behaviours, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and abnormal psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL2131","ModuleTitle":"Research and Statistical Methods I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at equipping students with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary as a foundation for evaluating or carrying out empirical research in psychology. It is an essential module for psychology major students. It consists of two sections: the first deals with the design of psychological research; the second covers basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Students will be taught how to design their own empirical study, to carry out appropriate statistical analyses on the data collected so as to draw valid conclusions, and how to write up their findings. Ethical aspects of psychological research are covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-1-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2017 and before: Obtained a minimum grade of 'C6' in G.C.E. 'O' level Mathematics, or passed at least IB Mathematical Studies SL, or equivalent.\n\nCohort 2018 onwards: Nil","Preclusion":"UQF2101B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL2132","ModuleTitle":"Research and Statistical Methods II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the methodological and statistical base prepared by PL2131. An essential module for psychology major students, it aims to provide knowledge and experience in conducting a psychological study. Methods of data collection in laboratory and field settings are taught alongside commonly-used statistical techniques for data analysis. Students are introduced to issues of design and analysis in factorial experiments and correlational studies. Students also do experiments in class and learn the use of computer statistical packages for data analysis. A group empirical project is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2017 and before: At least a B- in both PL1101E and PL2131, OR has declared Psychology as a major. Students who fail to meet the B- criterion in either of the modules, or both, will have the opportunity to take a department-conducted test, the passing of which will act as an alternative prerequisite.\n\nCohort 2018 onwards: At least a B- in both PL1101E and PL2131, OR has declared Psychology as a major.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3231","ModuleTitle":"Independent Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to undertake an individual research project under staff supervision. Students wishing to take this module are advised to obtain additional details from the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and consent of Supervisor. Students must have at least a &quot;C&quot; grade in one of the prerequisites.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3232","ModuleTitle":"Biological Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a general one-semester introduction to the relationship between brain and behaviour. Although no background knowledge is assumed other than from the introductory psychology course, those with an interest in biological bases of behaviour or neuroscience will be advantaged.  The course is intended primarily for students doing a single major in Psychology, and is designed as an introduction to those wishing to pursue advanced courses in Cognitive Neuroscience (PL3285 &amp; PL4206). The course will focus on key questions asked about the brain, such as: How is the brain organised? How do drugs affect our behaviour? How does the brain see, hear and produce movement? How does it learn and think? Clinical topics, such as Parkinson's Disease and schizophrenia will be integrated into the course, as will fMRI research methods and findings.  Emphasis will be given to the key principles of nervous system function, however, the course still requires a lot of factual information to be assimilated and memorized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3233","ModuleTitle":"Cognitive Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the psychological study of human information processing; learning and memory; acquisition, retrieval, and forgetting; and general knowledge, concepts, reasoning, and related issues in cognition. The impact of computational approaches on cognition is considered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3234","ModuleTitle":"Developmental Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is primarily for psychology major students, for whom it is a core area. It aims to provide an overview of the major issues in developmental psychology, with a main focus on\n\ninfancy and childhood. The development of individual differences is reviewed. Stage and process theories of cognitive, social and linguistic development are evaluated. The extent to which research findings have pan-cultural and local application is considered throughout the course. The importance of empirical research is stressed, and students are recommended to take PL2131 before reading this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3235","ModuleTitle":"Social Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a broad foundation for the study of human social behaviour. Topics such as attitudes, social cognition, interpersonal relations and group processes are discussed. One aim of this course is to introduce students to the theories and research of social psychology. A second aim is to help students appreciate how the findings of social psychologists are relevant and applicable to the day-to-day situations in our lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3236","ModuleTitle":"Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This core module covers most of the common mental health problems identified for children and adults, e.g. eating disorders, behavioural problems, attention deficits, learning disabilities, schizophrenia, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, sexual adjustment, substance abuse, suicide, and dementia. The lectures and discussion groups provide an introduction to clinical intervention, but emphasis is placed on the theoretical formulation of problems. Whenever possible, films and case studies are used to supplement the textbook and readings, and a visit to the local Institute of Mental Health will usually be arranged.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"SW3217","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL3239","ModuleTitle":"Industrial and Organisational Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to expose students to applications of the facts and principles of scientific psychology to industrial and organisational settings. Topics include the structure and function of organisations; selection and training; management of efficiency (motivation, working conditions, and coping attitudes); and group processes in organisations. Lectures build the knowledge base of the students; case discussions encourage applications of their knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131 and PL2132","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3240","ModuleTitle":"Group Dynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is built around applications of theoretical and experimental psychology to group processes. The psychological processes underlying human interactions in groups are the principal foci. Topics included are group formation, development of group structure, formulation of group goals, team building, leadership and power within groups, conflicts, group decision-making, and group changes. Psychological tools and skills relevant for research in field settings are also examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E and PL3235","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3244","ModuleTitle":"Adolescent Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Adolescence is a period of many transitions. This module will explore some of these transitions, ranging from the physical changes related to puberty to the psychological processes of identity formation to the social challenges of negotiating new patterns of relationships with family and peers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E and PL3234","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3254","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Trauma Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of current psychological theories and research in the understanding of abnormal and maladaptive human responses to psychological trauma and life adversities. Topics include self-mutilation, suicide, pathological grief, acute stress reactions, and post-traumatic stress disorders resulting from interpersonal and family violence, sexual victimization, traumatic loss and death, disaster, and other critical life events. Resilience and post-traumatic growth in the face of life challenges will also be discussed. This module has a special focus on cultural and gender issues in relation to human traumatic stress reactions and resilient functioning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"PL1101E and PL3236","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3257","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Clinical Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the history, evolution, and contemporary practices of clinical psychology.\r\n\r\nStudents will use the scientist practitioner model to study underlying theoretical frameworks and the skills and practices of clinical psychologists.\r\n\r\nEthical and professional issues covered include classification and diagnosis, clinical research, assessment, case formulation and treatment planning, interventions, and prevention.\r\n\r\nThe materials will be discussed in the context of typical work settings of clinical psychologists (e.g. mental health, forensic or neuropsychological) and across varied client populations (e.g. children, adults, couples).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E and PL3236","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3281","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Cognitive Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to the different methodologies used in cognitive research such as classical psychophysics, signal detection theory, reaction time paradigms, judgment tasks, similarity ratings, memory measures, and psycholinguistic methods.  Selected topics on perception, attention, memory, categorisation, language, problem solving, and decision making will be used to illustrate these methods. Students will work in small groups to design and conduct an experiment using these methodologies and submit individual research reports. Prior background and interest in cognitive psychology will be very helpful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3233","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3282","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Social Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This laboratory is intended to expose students majoring in psychology with both correlational and experimental approaches to research on how people feel, think, and act in relation to others. Studies will include topics such as attitudes and social cognition (e.g., beliefs, attitudes and values, social influence, attribution and impression formation) and interpersonal and group relations (e.g. aggression, altruism, attraction, prejudice and discrimination, followers and leaders). Both laboratory and field methods of testing hypotheses will be covered. Importance of using personality and culture of people as moderators of their social behaviors will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3235","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3283B","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Development of Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This lab module will introduce to students linguistic and non-linguistic ways of human communication from psycholinguistic perspectives. It addresses the following issues: 1) How do speakers communicate? 2) How do they modify the ways of communication to accommodate different circumstances? 3) When and how do children develop different ways of communication? 4) Are there cross-linguistic differences in ways of communication? 5) How do  communication-impaired adults and children incorporate other modalities to communicate? Theoretical and empirical issues will be discussed. Students will also conduct scientific studies to examine the latest issues of human communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3234","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3287","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Clinical/Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the foundation training in the use of major research skills and techniques in clinical and abnormal psychology. Students will have opportunities to observe and conduct research in clinical settings. This module is particularly relevant for psychology major students who are interested in pursuing a postgraduate research or professional training program in clinical psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3236","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4201","ModuleTitle":"Psychometrics and Psychological Testing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The course is designed for students to acquire important scientific knowledge and practical professional skills in the areas of psychometrics and psychological testing. Topics covered include paradigms in psychological testing and research, conceptual bases of test construction, principles of reliability, validation strategies, factor analyses, and test fairness analyses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"PL5223","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4203","ModuleTitle":"Cognition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the student to the fundamental issues of cognitive science. Specifically, the main concern is how we might model cognition. The topics include the modes of representation, issues relating to the processing of information, and the nature of cognitive architectures. Both classical models of cognition and connectionist models will be considered. There will be several sessions of computer simulation of basic connectionist models. This course is mounted for students interested in how we might study how the mind works.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3233, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3233, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4205","ModuleTitle":"Developmental Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course concerns development in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. It reviews in depth important cognitive, social and emotional changes during these phases, the theories of development that document these changes and the rich variety of research methodology that track these changes. Students will get a genuine understanding of how current information on human development contribute to, modify or challenge extant theories of development and how far developmental psychology has progressed in the last 50 years.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4207","ModuleTitle":"Social Psychology: Theories and Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with contemporary social psychology. Topics include cognitive and learning perspectives in social psychology, quantitative methods in social psychology, attitudes and attitude change, attribution and social perception, altruism and aggression, sex roles, interpersonal attraction, social influence, leadership and power, intergroup relations, and cultural psychology. In discussing these topics, illustrations are given of how research programmes are conducted in social psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4219","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course is an advanced course in Abnormal\r\n\r\nPsychology. It builds on the fundamental concepts\r\n\r\nintroduced in PL3236, by focusing on some specific\r\n\r\nareas, e.g., mood, psychotic and anxiety disorders.\r\n\r\nThe role of stress and emotion in psychopathology,\r\n\r\nand the treatment of these disorders, with drug\r\n\r\ntherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy will be\r\n\r\nconsidered. The student will be introduced to recent\r\n\r\nadvancement in research and practice in these and\r\n\r\nother cognate domains. The focus of the seminars will\r\n\r\nbe discussion of current basic and clinical research\r\n\r\npapers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1.5-8","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"PL4880A","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4221","ModuleTitle":"Early Language Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module explores topics on language development in infants and young children: these topics include speech perception, development of phonology, syntax and morphology, vocabulary development, and bilingual language development. We will examine theoretical issues and research methods in these areas. Through the series of seminars which make up this module, we will read and discuss journal articles, with particular attention to current research. Students may benefit from taking PL3234 (Developmental Psychology) before this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4223","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces advanced students to the field of neuropsychology in the medical environment. The work of neuropsychologists in hospitals is discussed with clinical case examples. Students are familiarised with basic concepts of clinical practice, case formulation, and ethical principles in working with hospital patients. They are also provided with site visit opportunities to increase their appreciation for the work of the helping professions among people with neurological impairment and psychosocial dysfunction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4224","ModuleTitle":"Child Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course is an advanced course in child abnormal psychology. It is intended to build a foundation of knowledge and concepts necessary in the specialized area of child clinical psychology, by focusing on theory, research and clinical application in the area of childhood psychological disorders. Theories that will be highlighted include developmental psychopathology, the diathesis-stress model and cultural diversity models. Psychological disorders relevant to the following periods of development will be discussed: infancy/early childhood; school age; adolescence. The seminars will consist of lectures, as well as in-class, small-group discussion of current clinical topics and selected research papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4226","ModuleTitle":"Correctional Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to equip students with an understanding of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice agencies’ response to offending in the local settings. Students will be introduced to psychological theories of criminal behaviours, psychopathology associated with offending, offender assessments, offender programming, re-entry initiatives, professional practice and research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4228","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Forensic Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Criminal forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system, which involves the understanding of criminal law in the relevant jurisdictions in order to interact appropriately\r\nwith the legal professionals. The course will introduce students to the relevant sentencing and evidentiary\r\nissues, as well as the literature on the assessment andmanagement of violent and sexual offending\r\nbehaviours, amongst other problem behaviours. In addition, the course will explore areas relating to eyewitness testimony in children. Further, the association between personality disorders and offending behaviours, as well as the relevant assessment and management issues will be examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3235 and PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3235 and PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4235","ModuleTitle":"The Psychology of Moral Judgments","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the study of the origins, development, and cognitive processing of morality. The module will cover the history of moral psychology, and the shift from cognitive-developmentalist theories of reasoning-based morality to the current social intuitionist theory of intuition and emotion based morality. The course debates whether morality is innate, intuitive, emotion-driven, reasoned, learned, or a dual process. In doing so, we will explore infants’ and children’s moral development, moral emotions, morality through neuroscience, morality across culture and in politics, and moral dilemmas from philosophical thought experiments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3234 and PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3234 and PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"YSS4206A Topics in Psychology: Moral Judgements","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Each student selects a topic for research and works under the supervision of a member of the teaching staff. The research work is presented as a thesis for examination. The Honours Thesis carries an equivalent weight of three modules. Please register PL4401 manually with the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of PL major requirements, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 44 MCs of PL major requirements, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"PL4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in PL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in PL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in PL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"PL4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880K","ModuleTitle":"Parenting and Child Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the various aspects of parental influence on children’s development, with a focus on cultural differences in parenting practices. Topics to be covered include a critical evaluation of the crosscultural relevance of parenting styles and the concept of emotional availability in accounting for differences in children’s developmental outcomes. The notion of “good enough parenting” and parenting as a bidirectional process will be analysed. The course concludes with a discussion of whether parents are the most important source of influence, bearing in mind the many other domains of influence in children’s lives, such as peers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 – PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880L","ModuleTitle":"Applying Cognitive Psychology to Learning & Instruction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore the cognitive processes that underlie learning in educational contexts. We will examine: (i) the factors that influence effective encoding, organisation, and subsequent retrieval of knowledge, (ii) how learners monitor and regulate their learning, and (iii) how expertise is acquired. We will also delve into the scientific literature to evaluate the effectiveness of various study/instructional strategies, and compare the research findings against our own intuitions (i.e., how we learn best may not correspond to how we think we learn best). We will consider the implications of cognitive science research for enhancing educational practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 – PL3236), in which one must be PL3233, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 – PL3236), in which one must be PL3233, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880P","ModuleTitle":"Psychology of Religion","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Religion is ubiquitous across cultures and highly influential in many individuals’ lives, society, and history. This module examines religion through cognitive, developmental, social, and evolutionary psychology. Key questions that will be examined are: Why do people believe in gods and perform rituals? What psychological processes support religious beliefs, behaviours, and experiences? What are the social effects of religion? What is the relationship between religion and morality? The module also examines methods and issues in studying religion empirically.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 – PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880R","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Adolescent Developmt","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will focus on developmental processes of adolescence, and will seek to further examine these processes in the context of Singapore and Asia. Specifically, themes such as parent-adolescent relations, educational experiences and processes, and various adolescent challenges would be explored in depth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5221","ModuleTitle":"ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DATA USING GLM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the use of the general linear for the analysis of psychological data including multiple regression and various forms of analysis of variance. Among the topics that may be covered are correlation and multiple regression, randomized groups analysis of variance, repeated measures analysis of variance, and mixed models. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills through hands-on data analysis and interpretation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL2101Y/PL2131 and PL2132 or consent of Instructor","Preclusion":"PL5102/PL6102","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL5221R","ModuleTitle":"Analysis of Psychological Data using GLM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PL2101Y/PL2131 and PL2132 or consent of instructor","Preclusion":"PL5102/PL6102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Psychology in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PL5220","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL6208","ModuleTitle":"Empirical Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The ability to conduct independent psychological research is a prerequisite for embarking on a doctoral dissertation. As such the module is aimed at advancing the research skills of doctoral students prior to their qualifying examinations. They will achieve this advancement by working on a research project under the close supervision of their doctoral supervisor. All doctoral students must take this\r\nmodule.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Admission to the NUS psychology PhD program","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL6215","ModuleTitle":"SELECTED APPLICATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Various modules requiring applied expertise in the selected fields of psychology will be offered from time to time by visiting or local staff.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Consent of instructor","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Psychology in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PL6220, PL6220A, PL6220B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded &quot;Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory&quot; on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL6883","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to cover selected topics in cognitive psychology, which include, but are not limited to, attention, perception, memory, language, consciousness, reasoning, problem-solving, judgement, and decision-making. The topic(s) to be covered in any particular year that the module is offered will depend on student demand, faculty expertise, and faculty availability. This module will follow a seminar format, requiring high levels of student participation, writing-intensive assignments, and analytic skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Admission to the NUS psychology graduate program or approval by the lecturer","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5001","ModuleTitle":"PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with essential background in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. Students will be exposed to a variety of assessment techniques used for the collection of data in order to evaluate psychological functioning of an individual. They will learn about the application of these techniques to a wide range of clinical psychological problems. Students will become familiar with widely used clinical\r\nand neuropsychological tests, methods for evaluation of these tests and issues surrounding psychological assessment in professional settings. These include diagnostic decision making,\r\ntest administration and interpretation, and the integration of material derived from patient history with the mental state examination and other sources.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Admission to Clinical Psychology training programme","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5002","ModuleTitle":"Adult Psychopathology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an advanced critical understanding of various theories of aetiology and maintenance of adult psychological problems. Students will also acquire an understanding in the appropriate use of diagnostic classification systems and critical appraisal of such systems. The module has a strong emphasis on linking theory to applied clinical practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to Clinical Psychology training programme","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5004","ModuleTitle":"PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION AND THERAPY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with fundamental skills that are the foundation of clinical psychological interventions, including\r\ninterviewing and counselling, basic interventions and theoretical concepts, processes and techniques which underlie cognitive-behaviour therapy. Students will begin to develop core\r\npractical skills in the use of these techniques for therapeutic management of a range of problems and disorders across settings. Content includes basic behavioural change strategies, brief intervention techniques, critical case analysis, assessment and case formulation, and cognitive behavioural therapeutic techniques. Students will also explore the role of the psychologist and the boundaries and responsibilities of this role\r\nin different cultural contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5005","ModuleTitle":"Child Psychopathology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an advanced critical understanding of various theories of aetiology and maintenance of disorders of childhood and adolescence. Students will also acquire an understanding in the appropriate use of diagnostic classification systems and critical appraisal of such systems. The module has a strong emphasis on linking theory to applied clinical practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PLC5002 Introduction to Psychological Disorders","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5007","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Psychological Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides advanced training in empirically supported psychological therapies targeting third wave cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) for various psychiatric and personality disorders. It builds on the training in therapeutic skills and techniques provided in module PLC5004 Psychological Intervention and Therapy and prepares students further for clinical practice. The emphasis on the training will include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Functional Analysis Psychotherapy (FAP) to treat more complex types of psychopathology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"PLC5011 (Clinical Placement 1) and PLC5004 (Psychological Intervention and Therapy)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5008","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH METHODS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This compulsory module provides an introduction to evidence-based practice and focuses on research skills for clinical psychologists. Students will acquire a solid grasp of the scientific and statistical methods relevant to psychology. There will be emphasis on skills and methods required for the completion of research proposals, the design of experiments, measurement decisions, survey approaches, sampling issues, practical management of research projects, and data analyses options.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"Admission to Clinical Psychology training programme","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5009","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH PROPOSAL","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Admission to Clinical Psychology training programme","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5010","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to help students prepare a scholarly report of their proposed applied research project submitted in PLC5009 Research Proposal. Under the supervision of a member of the faculty, students will make appropriate modifications to the planned design, complete data collection and analyses, and prepare draft reports. Students will also receive comments and feedback from other faculty, clinical supervisors and peer students. Students then present their completed research projects orally and submit the final draft of the report as a thesis of about 20,000 words in APA style for examination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-1-0-10-8","Prerequisite":"Research Proposal","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5011A","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Placement 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PLC5004 (Psychological Intervention and Therapy), PLC5001 (Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5012B","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL PLACEMENT 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations on clinical psychopathology covered in coursework modules. Students will undertake direct clinical experience either in a hospital or a community setting, under the close supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist. The focus of this second placement is on the gradual development of the clinical skills required for assessing, describing, diagnosing and treating adult and/or paediatric psychological disorder.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5013C","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL PLACEMENT 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations of clinical psychopathology, assessment, diagnosis and intervention covered in coursework modules. Students will undertake an intensive block (40 days) of direct clinical experience either in a hospital or a community setting, under the supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist.  The focus of this third placement will be on the continued development of clinical skills in planning and carrying out intervention with psychiatric patients with minimal guidance. If considered appropriate by their supervising clinician, students may progress to independent management of clients by the end of the placement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-250-70","Prerequisite":"PLC5012 (Clinical Placement 2); Pass on the Professional Competency Examination","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLS8001","ModuleTitle":"Cultivating Collaboration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This modulet is part of the Roots & Wings 2.0 programme. It focuses on soft skills on the interpersonal level in terms of more effective working with other people and reaching for better outcomes jointly. Through various experiential activities (e.g., role-play, negotiation exercises), students learn to understand the importance of collaboration in various settings and to apply basic techniques to help resolve conflicts and to strive for win-win situations when collaborating with other people in task accomplishment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-9-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5000","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This graded module provides students with the opportunity to conduct independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. Students are required to submit a 10,000-word written dissertation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5103","ModuleTitle":"CONTRACT MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5106","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module is designed to provide project managers with an appreciation of the role of design as well as the designer in projects. It covers the concept of design for value, integrated designs, the client's brief, design evaluation, and the impact of design on procurement and construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5111","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL TOPICS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module is designed to allow students to conduct independent studies on special topics in project management under the guidance of a team of staff members. Students are required to submit a 6,000-word report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5112","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH METHODS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5113","ModuleTitle":"Managing Projects using BIM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide project managers with an appreciation of the role of BIM as the project manager in projects. It covers the concept of BIM in design matters, contract and dispute management, and post contractual matters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5114","ModuleTitle":"Managing Complex Projects","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the management of complex projects. It covers the design and planning for beyond the project itself, the work package structure of such projects and issues related to the sourcing of suitably  experienced contractors, consultants, and other personnel, the impact of variations and consequential claims, and matters concerning termination, completion and handing over.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5116","ModuleTitle":"Project Finance Case Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"To provide an opportunity for students to study how project\nfinance plays an important role in a major development project by a review of relevant\ncase studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5010","ModuleTitle":"The LKY School Course","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The LKY School Course is a core module comprising a series of lectures on public policy innovations in Singapore and elsewhere, against a broad background of Asia's development trajectory. The module will provide students with broad appreciation of the philosophy and principles that inform governance and public policy. Notably, it will explore specific public policy innovations in Singapore, like housing and healthcare, and analyse thinking behind the formulation and implementations of such policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1.25-0-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"-","Preclusion":"-","Corequisite":"-"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5110A","ModuleTitle":"POLICY ANALYSIS EXERCISE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"POLICY ANALYSIS EXERCISE","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5144","ModuleTitle":"Decision and Game Theory for Public Managers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the main tools of game theory and decision theory through short cases borrowed from the current economic, political and business scene. It examines how these tools might lead us to make better decisions, from both an individual and a collective viewpoint; especially it introduces the biases and mistakes that were documented in the psychological literature, and examine their relevance to decision making. It explores the extent (and limitations) of rationality in individual and collective decision making, and characterizes normatively the outcome of such decisions. Examples from everyday life, sport, military operations or political conflicts will be used to illustrate the reach of game theory and decision theory as tools for strategic analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5149","ModuleTitle":"Big Data, Official Statistics, and Public Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Empirical evidence is key to sound public policy formulatiom, monitoring, and evaluation. Official statistics, as trusted, organized information, have served this\r\npurpose for centuries; their production is institutionalized and governed by internationally-agreed ethics and practices. Unstructured information, including Big Data and Geoinformation, has emerged recently, offering public policy new empirical basis for making decisions. This has been described as ‘Data Revolution’ by international organizations. This course is designed for practitioners in the field of public policy to gain an indepth understanding of the design and intricacies of structured information (official statistics) and unstructured information such as Big Data and Geoinformation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5156","ModuleTitle":"Moral Reasoning in the Policy Process","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course discusses the fundamentals of logic, moral philosophy and the art of policy communications. It has a theoretical component in political and moral philosophy and a practical component in policy communications. It provides a foundation for the tool of moral reasoning, the processes of public decision-making and the critical and analytical tools for public discourse.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5158","ModuleTitle":"International Relations of Asia after WWII","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The course explores the connections among events in Asia as they have unfolded since the end of World War II and examines them in relation to contemporary issues. It assesses competing explanations for longstanding issues, including the Taiwan issue, division of the Korean peninsula, South China Sea dispute, and trajectory of regionalism. These issues are playing out amid a major power shift, not only as a consequence of China’s rise, but also with the emergence of Asia as a global agenda-setter. The course also examines the new threats to the region, from WMD proliferation to terrorism and competition for resources.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5164","ModuleTitle":"International Conflict Analysis and Resolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"We are all aware of the disruptive impacts of violence and conflict over the security, economic, and social wellbeing of our increasingly interconnected societies. In a time when conflicts are becoming more complex, a better understanding of their dynamics and of the peaceful means to address them is a paramount necessity for future leaders and policy makers. This course offers an opportunity to develop analytical skills to understand today’s conflicts and to learn key tools of conflict resolution.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5168","ModuleTitle":"Public Service Leadership","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This module will help students to understand the concepts and practice of leadership and develop a better knowledge of public service. Students will be exposed to insights and best practices, with emphasis on the public service and\nlearn the skills to develop into a capable leader. Students will learn to lead, anticipate the future, make decisions, know their bias, build teams, motivate, communicate, understand the public interest and become better leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5174","ModuleTitle":"International Politics: The Rules of the Game","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"That international politics can be conceived as a game with its own special rules is a truism for most analysts of the subject. Yet there does not exist a list of what the rules of the game are. This course will examine a list of ten possible contenders for inclusion in the list. The class will debate and dissect these “rules,” with the aim of arriving at a mutually agreeable and defensible list of the key rules of the international politics game by the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5178","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Decision-making Skills","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to examine the leadership and decision-making skills relevant to public policy formulation and implementation.\r\nIt will be structured into 3 segments, namely:\r\n(a) the role and nature of leadership to public policy success;\r\n(b) the range of decision-making tools used in environmental analysis and the identification of the strategic objectives and policies, and\r\n(c) the role of behavioural economic insights and cognitive biases that public sector managers have to take into account in the choice and implementation of public policies.\r\nThe approach will be multi-disciplinary, and Singapore’s experience will be used to illustrate the application of general analytical tools and approaches to public policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5180","ModuleTitle":"Trade Policy and Global Value Chains","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The course links trade policy to global value chains\n(GVCs), which are the driving forces of 21st-century\ninternational trade. The first part addresses specific issues\nin trade policy, such as trade in goods and services,\nforeign direct investment, intellectual property rights, trade\nand standards, free trade agreements (FTAs), and the\nWTO. The second part focuses on GVCs. First it covers\nGVCs from economic and business perspectives, and\nexamines how they work sectorally and geographically.\nThen it links GVCs to trade policy – at the national and\nsub-national levels, and how GVCs are covered in FTAs\nand the WTO.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5181","ModuleTitle":"State Fragility and Peacemaking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Fragile and failed states pose unique problems to\nthe international community. From the 1990s, wars\nin and among failed states have killed and displaced\nmillions. In an increasingly interconnected world,\ninternal insecurity fundamentally undermines\ninternational security.\nThis module focuses on understanding the main\ndrivers of state fragility and the impact on global\nsecurity. In understanding the root causes and\nconsequences of state fragility, students will work\nthrough appropriate and practical policy responses.\nThe module draws on contemporary case studies of\ncontested states and explores the issues through\nthe lenses of political science, international\nrelations, history, geography, sociology and public\npolicy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"This module is open to upper-level NUS\nundergraduates. If so, undergraduates should\nsufficient background in political science and\ninternational relations – for example they are single\nor double major in political science/IR or have a\ndeclared minor in political science/IR. If the students\nare from a liberal arts background, such as from\nYale-NUS, they should have a declared major in\nGlobal Affairs or Politics, Philosophy and\nEconomics.\nFor graduate students, students registering for this\nmodule should ideally have an undergraduate\ndegree in government, political science,\ninternational relations or Law. If the undergraduate\ndegree is general, they should have a declared\nundergraduate major/minor in government, political\nscience and/or international relations or have ac\nbasic background in political science or IR.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5184","ModuleTitle":"Communications for Public Leadership","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Public policy is not just made. It must also be explained. To\nbe effective in positions of authority, public leaders should\nbe able not just to analyse policy, but to talk and write\nabout it as well — to communicate succinctly and\npersuasively, to frame issues, and to grapple with the\nworlds of ideas and perceptions, all taking place within a\nfast-moving digital media environment.\nThis course is designed to help future leaders improve their\nability to speak and write in challenging situations, from\nwinning over hostile audiences to giving TED-style talks\nand writing punchy op-eds suitable for publication in global\nmedia outlets. Having taken it, students will emerge with a\ndeeper understanding of differing styles of communication\nin public life — and the ability to begin to develop their own.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5191","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration, Technology and Innovation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Understanding the interplay of Public Administration, Technology and Innovation is the object of this course, and its aim is to stay at the “top of the game” and therefore to be capable of dealing with this key aspect of the public\r\nsphere today. What is the relationship between PA and Technology – which drives the other, what are the motives and interests involved, does cultural context matter, are there any choices, and is the specific PA model relevant?\r\nShould the bureaucracy innovate itself or promote business innovation? And should the focus be on the future or on the present?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5196","ModuleTitle":"Education Economics and Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Education is one of the most fundamental areas of policy, as education impacts many aspects of life and society. This module uses the theoretical and empirical tools of economics to study education \nand education policy. Major topics include the monetary and non-monetary benefits of education; educational inequality with respect to gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status; and policy issues such as compulsory schooling, girl-friendly schools, and school choice. Examples are drawn internationally.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5198","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Political Leadership and Economic Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to explore the role of political leadership in economic policy and performance. It starts with a discussion of politics at the central level and introduces the merits and problems in the Chinese economic context. Students will be exposed to two major debates about control mechanisms in managing central-local relations: fiscal decentralization and promotion tournament. They will critically engage these two theories by examining some recent empirical works. This course concludes with four important issues facing today’s Chinese economy: urbanization, pollution, financial policy and corruption. Students will gain insights about policies that are crucial to China’s future growth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5199","ModuleTitle":"The Economics of Corruption in Growth and Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Corruption is now perceived as a major challenge to public policy and governance facing many countries, especially in the developing world. This module, which focuses on efficiency consequences of corruption, provides students with quantitative tools to analyze the essence of corruption. Through lectures and class discussions, students will learn how to interpret the incidence, existence and persistence of corruption as an economist and policy maker. Students will be exposed to the most recent empirical studies to comprehensively understand the influence of corruption on economic growth. Finally, this module will examine policy issues and evaluate the anti-corruption efforts in different countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students need to have knowledge in basic statistics and\r\nlinear regression.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5203","ModuleTitle":"Behavioral Economics and Public Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Traditional economics, which is one of the key theoretical cornerstones of public policy, typically assumes that human behavior is rational, preferences are stable, and\r\nindividuals are smart and unemotional. However, human behavior often deviates from standard assumptions due to psychological and social factors; analysis based on\r\ntraditional economics can therefore misinform policies and lead to detrimental consequences. This course discusses behavioral regularities that are of potential importance for public policy. Students will be exposed to behavioral economic theory and its applications to public policy in the areas of savings, investment, healthcare, climate change, taxation, labor supply, and monetary policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"PP5101 Economics and Public Policy I, or\r\nPP5301 Economic Reasoning and Policy, or\r\nPP5501 Economic Applications for Public Organisations","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5212","ModuleTitle":"Financial Issues, Trade and Investment in Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course is an introduction to selected aspects of Asian economic development and the region's interactions with the rest of the world. It will focus on developing simple analytical tools to understand key trends and macroeconomic, financial and trade policy issues that confront Asia in the world economy. Topics covered include sources of growth in the Newly Industrializing Economies (NIEs) in East Asia, the rise of China and India and their impact on the global trading system, foreign direct investment to Asia, currency crisis in Asia, Asia in the global\r\nfinancial system, and issues relating to Asian economic regionalism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Need to have completed PP5101 Economics and Public Policy I, PP5102 Economics and Public Policy II and basic statistics.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5216","ModuleTitle":"Economic Growth in Developing Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The module provides a comprehensive view with rigorous comparative analyses that are essential for understanding the dynamics of economic growth in developing Asia.\r\n\r\nThe module also introduces to students concepts and analytical frameworks that enhance their competence in policy analysis for the issues related to economic growth and competitiveness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Introductory courses on microeconomics and macroeconomics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5267","ModuleTitle":"URBAN TRANSPORT POLICY: A GLOBAL VIEW","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5269","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Economics and Public Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5298","ModuleTitle":"Singapore's Development Experience","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a survey of Singapore’s practices in public management and policy development from a comparative perspective. We will focus on innovations in public sector governance as main contributing factors for\r\nSingapore’s strong economic growth in the last four decades, and discuss underlying principles and rationale for these innovations. The course consists of two parts. The first part of the course introduces to students key elements of public\r\nsector governance in Singapore, including governance structure, civil servant system, policy development, policy implementation, and financial management. The second part of the course examines Singapore’s experience in policy development and implementation in selected sectors such as health care, housing, water supply, land transport, industrial development, information technology and telecommunication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5301","ModuleTitle":"ECONOMIC REASONING AND POLICY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5303","ModuleTitle":"PUBLIC MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5308","ModuleTitle":"FRAMEWORKS FOR POLICY ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5313","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Public Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This half semester module provides students with\ninsights on current hot topic issues of the day\nrelevant to senior officials in public service.\nStudents will have an opportunity to discuss and\ndebate these issues with experts in the field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5402","ModuleTitle":"Policy Process and Institutions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The module is about approaches, institutions and processes in public policy. Specifically, it examines: definition and approaches to the analysis and practice of public policy; the politicaleconomic context of public policy; and the process of framing, making, and evaluating public policy. The objective is to build students’ capability to conceptualise policy problems, devise strategies for addressing them, and comprehend policy documents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5403","ModuleTitle":"Economic Foundations for Public Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this module is to understand foundational economics concepts and principles and their application to public policy. The module is organized in six parts: Part 1 The basic demand and supply framework of microeconomic analyses; Part 2, market demand to gain insights into decisions made by consumers; Part 3, how market inefficiencies can arise, the special characteristics of public goods, and the incidental benefits and costs of an economic activity; Parts 4 and 5 focus on firm behaviour and market structures; and Part 6, basic macroeconomic concepts and goals. Throughout the course, the focus of study will be on the policy interventions that would lead to more efficient resource allocation outcomes and improved welfare of society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5405","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration and Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This MPP core module course covers the key\nfoundational topics of public administration and\npolitics, such as the role of government; public and\nprivate sector relations and dynamics; politicaladministrative\nrelations; collaboration and networks;\nperformance management; stakeholder\nmanagement; and values, ethics, and anti-corruption\nstrategies. It will provide students with knowledge,\ntools, and best practices of thinking about these\nadministrative, political and managerial problems\nnecessary to effectively continue their studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"PP5402 Policy Process and Institutions","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5406","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Research Methods for Public Policy 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"To train students to be competent users and\nproducers of quantitative evidence for policy analysis,\nthis module will equip students with foundational\nquantitative analytic skills. The focus is on basic\nconcepts of multiple regression analysis and its\napplications to real-world policy problems.\nExercises through textbook examples, case studies,\nand group projects will enable students to identify the\nstrengths and weaknesses of the method.\nPP5407, provided in sequence in the second\nsemester, will provide students with more in-depth\nknowledge and skills required to understand and\nconduct policy evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5510","ModuleTitle":"Governing Cities of Tomorrow","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the concepts and theories pertaining to the introduction and governance of novel technologies in cities. We will explore innovative practices, analyse the environmental, societal, and economic impacts of various technologies and study analytical approaches that can aid us in devising smart policy solutions to utilise them while minimising their risks and unintended consequences. Some of the topics covered are: conceptions of future cities, risk and unintended consequences, design for socio-technical transitions, and governance of risks of novel technologies. We will analytically explore issues\naround crowdsourcing, sharing economy, 3d printing, ridesharing, autonomous systems, blockchains and automation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5511","ModuleTitle":"Systemic and Integrated Policy Design and Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches students how to systematically analyse complex policy problems and conduct policy design to address long-term challenges. The skillset is generic and can be applied to different domains (e.g. Transport, Environment, Energy, Health, etc.). This makes this course crucial for professionals with functions that require long-horizon thinking and decision-making. Relevant theories and techniques and their limitations covered include system analysis, actor analysis, policy networks, problem formulation, definition of goal\nhierarchies, information gathering, generation of a library of policy measures, analysis and selection of policy measures, multi-criteria decision making, generation of alternative solutions, and analysis of their trade-offs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5703","ModuleTitle":"Public Finance and Budgeting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this module are to understand the basic principles and logic of government fiscal activities and government budgets. This module helps MPAM students become familiar with analytical approaches for resource allocation and decision evaluations in the public sector. Major topics covered include rationale for public sector; options for financing government expenditure; taxation policy; expenditure policy; fiscal decentralisation; privatization; role of cost recovery and user charges; budgeting systems and techniques; capital budgeting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5704","ModuleTitle":"Policy Analysis and Programme Evaluation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Government officials are frequently confronted with decisions about whether or not to initiate, continue, modify, or terminate policies or programmes, and the skills in policy analysis and programme evaluation are essential for them to make intelligent choices. This module introduces the key concepts and tools in the professional\r\npractices of policy analysis and programme evaluation in the public sector. Main topics covered in the module are process of policy analysis, market failures, government failures, information structuring, data collection methods, decision matrices, cost-benefit analysis, and programme evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5712","ModuleTitle":"International Economic Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course addresses a number of cutting-edge issues in the international economic policy area. It addresses issues in the real trade area related in, particular, to the interaction between the economic and political dimensions of trade policy, the recent shifts from multilateral approaches to trade liberalization towards regional and bilateral approaches, and the status of the Doha Trade Round. Even though the focus of the course will be on global issues, extensive examples will be provided from Asia and the course will consider how the region is responding to the challenges of globalization, including in the context of  he “New Asian\r\nRegionalism”.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5714","ModuleTitle":"International Financial Policy and Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The course is aimed at providing the basic tools for analyzing a range of important internation alfinancial and macroeconomic policy issues. The course will cover balance of payments and exchange rate determination, the informational efficiency of the foreign exchange market, monetary and fiscal policies under alternative exchange rate regimes, currency volatility and crises, optimal currency areas, the choice of exchange rate regimes, external debt issues, and the behavior of international capital flows. In the process, the course will also review the broad evolution of the international\r\nmonetary system since the second half of the nineteenth century focusing on the nature of the international adjustment process under alternative exchange rate regimes, the Bretton Woods System of pegged but adjustable exchange rates, and the current period of generalized but differentiated floating (Bretton Woods II or Inflation Targeting Plus?). The course will also address a number of topical policy issues including the possible forms and rationales for the ongoing efforts to strengthen\r\nfinancial and monetary cooperation in Asia as well as the role the region is playing in financing global current account imbalances through massive reserve accumulation. Unlike discipline-oriented courses that focus mostly on analytical issues, this course will consider real world policy issues with particular attention to Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5722","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The public sector is under increasing pressure to improve outcomes and increase outputs of their organizations, while simultaneously improving efficiencies and effectiveness. To meet these challenges, public sector organizations must revisit their strategic management processes and measurement systems. While many strategic management frameworks have been developed for the private sector, the same is relatively scarce for the public sector organizations. The major topics of this module include: contemporary strategic management frameworks, appropriate measures for public sector organizations, strategic implementation tools, case studies of public organizations who are Singapore Quality Award winners, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-0-0-6-8","Prerequisite":"Basic management and economics knowledge","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5723","ModuleTitle":"Political Economy of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"High economic growth in Asia, led mainly by China, in the last three decades was a spectacular phenomenon. Both Hong Kong and Taiwan have contributed to and benefitted from China’s growth. Singapore has deepened economic relationship with China since China’s opening up in the 1980s.Its successful projects such as Suzhou Industrial Park, Tianjin Ecological City and Guangzhou Knowledge City\r\ndemonstrate the joint developmental potential between the two countries. Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore have had different historical experiences, and formed different social and political systems. Their socioeconomic elements, which are the products of the various systems, have been useful and have contributed to China’s phenomenal economic expansion in recent years.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-6-7","Prerequisite":"Basic economics and political science","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5801","ModuleTitle":"Economic Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Modern public policy experts need a solid grounding in economics to be able to craft policies that take into account the economic factors that affect nearly all aspects of policy making. The first half of this course introduces the principles of microeconomics and applications are introduced via cases on externalities, taxation and public goods, regulation and competition policy, and trade policy. The second half deals with the tools of macroeconomic policy. Topics include macroeconomic indicators, exchange rate determination, inflation, policies for economic growth and stabilization. Cases cover topical issues such as current account imbalances, exchange rate dynamics, and financial crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5804","ModuleTitle":"Governance Study Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The Governance Study Project (GSP) is a year-long team- based project. Consisting of a study trip at the end of the first semester, a seminar, and a final conference the end of the special term, the GSP connects the beginning to the end of the degree programme, requiring students to put to use the knowledge and skills learnt in each module. Through projects that are real public problems, students will acquire skills related to analysis of complex managerial\r\nproblems, basic research, and writing and other presentational modes. The  GSP also aims to develop team building and a strong sense of cohort.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5901","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to International Relations Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the three main streams of IR theory: realism, liberalism, and constructivism. In particular we will explore theories of the balance of power, the balance of threat, the rise and decline of great powers, hegemony, cooperation theory, the role of international institutions in global governance, and the structures and relations of identity between and among states and societies. Major contemporary issues that will be addressed include the relations between China and the United States; the global political economy, including trade and development, and the prospects for global cooperation on issues such as climate change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5902","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL SECURITY - CONCEPTS, ISSUES & POLICIES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5903","ModuleTitle":"International Political Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The course brings together politics, economics and international relations on issues relevant to the global economy. It is divided into three parts: 1) IPE theory; 2) history of the world economy, focusing on the post-1945 era; 3) modern policy. Policy issues covered are in macroeconomics and finance, trade and investment, and energy and environment. Major regions of the world economy are covered, as are the key actors – governments, international governmental organisations, business and NGOs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5904","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods in International Affairs","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to provide a graduate-level introduction to the main methods—qualitative and quantitative—commonly used in the analysis of international affairs. What is a good question and how do we go about assessing the answers given in the field of international relations? What\nare some of the most important methods or strategies of inquiry used by students of international studies to support or demonstrate their claims? These are the main questions addressed by module. The aim is to introduce you to some of the key methods of the field, encourage you to think critically about them, and where appropriate, apply them in your research and writing.\n\nEach session will consist of three segments. It will begin with a lecture by one or both the instructors. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer period, where students are encouraged to respond to the issues raised by the lecture and readings. The third segment will be devoted to group exercises or presentations that will allow students to apply and/or critically engage the methods and methodological issues raised by the lecture/discussion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5908","ModuleTitle":"Global Governance in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"Financial markets’ meltdown, climate change, and cyber-threats are only some of the global problems that states cannot  manage  alone.  All  require  cooperation among governments  and  increasingly  with  their  citizens  and  the private  sector;  some  need  international  norms  and mechanisms;  others  call  for  international  and  regional organizations. This course provides an introduction to the evolving architecture,  processes,  and  norms  of  global governance.  It  then  provides  an  in-depth  analysis  of  the actors,  norms,  and  challenges  in  the  supply  of  some of today’s  critical  global  public  goods,  including  financial stability,  economic  development,  trade,  climate  change mitigation, global health, and a secure cyberspace.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PP6703","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Public Administration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This course examines emerging directions in policy research in the contemporary literature in public administration and public management. It focuses on the\r\nidentification and critique of the research strategies and methodological choices made by prominent contemporary scholars in the field. It prepares students for Ph.d-Level comprehensive examinations in the subject","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP6707","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Methods for Public Policy Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of the course is to enable students to develop\nadvanced skills in designing and implementing qualitative\nand mixed research methods for public policy research.\nUpon completion, students should 1) be able to\ndifferentiate the various ontological and epistemological\napproaches to qualitative research; 2) have an in-depth\nknowledge of qualitative research designs for descriptive,\nexploratory and explanatory research, along with their\npotentials and limitations; 3) be able to put together a\nresearch proposal on a given research topic in their\nchosen fields; and 4) gain practical experience in applying\ntechniques of qualitative analysis using computer software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP6708","ModuleTitle":"Research Design in Public Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (LKY SCH OF PUBLIC POLICY)","ModuleDescription":"This is the first and introductory of a three-module series on\nresearch methods that is required for all first-year PhD\nstudents in Public Policy. The purposes of the module are to\nintroduce to students key concepts in research methods,\nand to help them to develop skills in the design of empirical\nresearch used in the analysis of policy problems. The aim is\nthat students are able to apply various research designs in\nconducting rigorous policy research in their chosen fields, as\nwell as develop the ability to critically evaluate policy\nresearch outputs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1110","ModuleTitle":"Foundations for Medicinal Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the fundamental physical & chemical principles that are important to the design and development of drugs.\r\n\r\nThe major topics to be covered include: molecular properties, intermolecular forces, acidity & basicity, stereochemistry, tautomerism, mechanisms of action, biotransformation and some basics on UV-vis and IR.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1.5-3-0-3.5","Prerequisite":"H2 Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1110A","ModuleTitle":"Foundations for Medicinal Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the fundamental physical & chemical principles that are important to the design and development of drugs. The major topics to be covered include: molecular properties, intermolecular forces, acidity & basicity,\r\nstereochemistry, tautomerism, mechanisms of action, biotransformation and some basics on UV-vis and IR.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"H2 Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"PR1110","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1111","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical biochemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed to provide fundamental biochemistry knowledge which is important and relevant for pharmacy students to relate the knowledge to drug discovery and development. The module will emphasise the relevance and application of biochemistry in pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-3-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"H2 Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1111A","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical Biochemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed to provide fundamental biochemistry knowledge which is important and relevant for pharmacy students to relate the knowledge to drug discovery and development. The module will emphasise the relevance and application of biochemistry in pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"H2 Chemistry or equivalent","Preclusion":"PR1111","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1140","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Professional Skills Development I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundation module for the development of Pharmacy Professional Skills. An overview of the pharmacy profession, the concept of pharmaceutical care, the healthcare system and the pharmaceutical industry in Singapore will be provided. Skills that students are expected to acquire at the end of the module include basic pharmaceutical compounding skills as well as\r\npharmaceutical calculations for the preparation of different dosage forms encountered in pharmacy practice. This module has a strong emphasis on e-learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0-3-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1301","ModuleTitle":"Complementary Medicine and Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"At the end of the course, the student will be equipped with a breadth of knowledge to have a basic understanding and appreciation of various complementary medicine, as well as how to achieve and maintain good health.  The knowledge brings about an open mind for critical thinking and further independent learning and inquiry, to discern facts from hearsay.  Life long learning is emphasized.  Major Topics:  Introduction to complementary medicine.  Basic principles, concepts and uses of Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Herbal medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"GEK1507","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2114","ModuleTitle":"Formulation & Technology I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the fundamental physical chemical principles which are important to the design and development of pharmaceutical formulations. The major topics to be covered include: phase diagrams; solutions; buffers & isotonicity; partition, diffusion & mass transfer; solubility & dissolution; reaction kinetics & drug product stability; physical properties of solids (crystallinity, polymorphism); interfacial phenomenon; colloidal systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-3-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"Pass in A-level H2 Chem or the equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2131","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Professional Skills Development II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This pharmacy professional skills development module is a lab based module on the elements of interpersonal and professional communication that is required of a pharmacist to communicate proficiently in addressing and\r\npromoting the public's health care needs. A series of class sessions may utilize interactive discussions and roleplaying scenarios to teach and develop effective oral and interpersonal skills for the purpose of professional pharmacy practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-3-1-2","Prerequisite":"PR1140","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2133","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacotherapeutics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a team-taught module that aims to prepare pharmacy students in the management of noncommunicable diseases through the intergration of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Major topics include: asthma, COPD, peptic ulcer disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-2-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"PA1113,  PR1111","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"PX2108"},{"ModuleCode":"PR2202","ModuleTitle":"Cosmetics & Perfumes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the development, usefulness, classification, composition and application of cosmetics and perfumes. To gain pertinent information for the selection and evaluation of these items. To acquire an overview of the marketing and regulatory aspects of the global industry for these products. Major topics: History of cosmetics and perfumes. Formulation, manufacture and use of perfumes. Biology of the skin, cosmetic preparations, consumer information and precautions.  Regulatory and industrial aspects of these products.\n\n\n\nTarget students: All students outside the Faculty of Science. Science and Pharmacy students may read it as an elective\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Pharmacy I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.  Target students: Pharmacy Year Two or Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PR1110 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Pharmacy II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.  Target students: Pharmacy Year Two or Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PR1110 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3116","ModuleTitle":"Concepts in Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides pharmacy students with a comprehensive foundation of the concepts of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics. The application\r\nof these concepts are important in clinical pharmacy and the drug discovery and development process. Major topics include: basic principles, concepts and processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, kinetics\r\nof drugs following intravascular and extravascular modes of administration, design of appropriate dosage regimens, and application of pharmacokinetic concepts in clinical pharmacy practice and drug design and development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0.5-3-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"PA1113","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3117","ModuleTitle":"Formulation & Technology II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module gives an insight into various liquid, semi-solid and solid dosage forms. The fundamental knowledge of the properties, formulation, manufacture, quality control and applications of these dosage forms will be discussed.  The behaviour of materials and unit operations employed in the manufacture of the various dosage forms will also be emphasised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0.5-3-1-1.5","Prerequisite":"PR2114","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3124","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacotherapeutics III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a team-taught module that teaches student on the pharmacology of a broad spectrum of antimicrobial agents and the use of these agents in the pharmacotherapeutic management of commonly encountered infectious disease conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1.5-0-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"PR1120 \nPR2133","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3146","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Law in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The Pharmacy Law in Singapore module teaches pharmacy undergraduates about the legal and ethical aspects affecting the practice of pharmacy. It covers two areas in particular – firstly, the regulation of pharmacists and the pharmacy profession according to the Pharmacists Registration Act and the Pharmacists’ Code of Ethics, and secondly, the regulation of medical and health-related products commonly handled by pharmacists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-2-0-2","Prerequisite":"PR1140","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3202","ModuleTitle":"Community Health & Preventative Care","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This elective module aims to equip students with knowledge, skills and attitudes to support contemporary development and delivery of community health services, meeting the evolving needs of the Singapore population. Students will learn to build on their prior knowledge on non-prescription medications and non-pharmacological measures, so that they can counsel and guide patients on the appropriate options for self-care management and preventive care.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"PR2134","Preclusion":"PR3122","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PR3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Pharmacy I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.  Target students: Pharmacy Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"By permission or PR2288 or PR2289","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Pharmacy II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.  Target students: Pharmacy Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"By permission or PR2288 or PR2289","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4138","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Professional Skills Development IV","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover contemporary drug information skill and medication therapy management, with focus on geriatric medicine, hormones and contraception, travel medicines, weight managements, complementary medicines/herbal products, and the regulation of pharmaceutical products in Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"PR3137 \nPR3136 \nPR3146 \nPR2134","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4196","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Research Project and Scientific Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to nurture the passion of final year Pharmacy students for inquiry and knowledge creation through fostering their intellectual rigor in tackling research questions related to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and developing their academic communication skills. It also aims to not only provide hands-on research experience gained through project work, but also to develop students’ higher order thinking skills, such as the critical evaluation of information, as well as hone students’ written and oral academic communication skills in the context of pharmaceutical sciences and practice. Students will carry out their projects under the supervision of Pharmacy academic staff, and will attend seminars/ tutorials offered by the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) that aim to equip them with knowledge and skills for successful research communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-4-0-18-18","Prerequisite":"Completion of Pharmacy Year 3 requirement and subject to departmental approval. Students who are required to read ES1000 Basic English and/or ES1102/ES1103 English for Academic Purposes must pass these modules.","Preclusion":"Students from non-Pharmacy majors, PR4199","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PR4197","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Internship I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The 12 week programme provides an opportunity for pharmacy undergraduates to undertake experiential learning in work environments and situations of different pharmacy practice sectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"PR2134, PR2133, PR2135 and PR3146","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4198","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Internship II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The 12 week programme provides an opportunity for\r\npharmacy undergraduates to undertake experiential\r\nlearning in work environments and situations of different\r\npharmacy practice sectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"PR2134, PR2133, PR2135 and PR3146","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4205","ModuleTitle":"Bioorganic Principles of Medicinal Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To learn the different approaches in the design of drugs that are capable of interacting specifically with enzymes, DNA and other cellular targets.  Major topics: A mechanistic, chemical and biochemical approach to medicinal chemistry, emphasizing enzymatic and macromolecular targets of drug action. Peptide, peptidomimetics and oligonucleotides.  Target students: Pharmacy Final Year and Applied Chemistry (Drug Option)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"Pass in PR2115 OR by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5131","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED PHARMACOTHERAPY II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: This module is aimed at having students gain a fundamental understanding of the diagnosis and therapeutic management of cardiovascular disorders and endocrine related disorders, and an understanding of the principles of emergency medicine.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5132","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED PHARMACOTHERAPY III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at having students gain a fundamental understanding of the diagnosis and therapeutic management of haematologic, oncologic and immunologic disorders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5134","ModuleTitle":"Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Tests","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The physical assessment portion of the course is a “hands-on” course designed to familiarize the student with basic physical examination techniques. The course will emphasize those examination techniques utilized in the community setting and ambulatory clinic (e.g., blood pressure, diabetic foot exam) as well as in the acute care setting (e.g., cardiac and respiratory exams). The diagnostic test portion of the course is to introduce the tools that are used in the clinical settings for diagnoses of diseases and medical conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0-1.5-3-4","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5135","ModuleTitle":"FOUNDATIONS IN ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at having students acquire effective drug information retrieval skills, literature evaluation skills and gaining a basic understanding of common biostatistical and study design principles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5136","ModuleTitle":"PHARMD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module includes presentations by graduate students, faculty members, and guest speakers. Students make an oral presentation on a preselected topic agreed upon by the instructor. The ability to create and deliver a lecture or seminar is fundamental to PharmD student and future practitioners. Topics include those related to research, clinical and pharmacy practice. Issues dealing with complex drug therapy decision-making will be explored using case presentations and current literature. Requires active student participation in resolution of therapeutic controversies. This module is intended to improve the student’s ability to make in-class presentations and to become effective preceptors to pre-registration pharmacists and residents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5150","ModuleTitle":"Ambulatory Care Clerkship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a 5-week full time clinical clerkship. Students will integrate their knowledge of therapeutics and pathophysiology to effectively provide pharmaceutical care in an ambulatory patient care environment while a licensed preceptor supervises them. Their activities will include: evaluate, assess and monitor pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic diseases in addition to providing drug information to patients and health care professionals. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5151","ModuleTitle":"Acute Care Medicine Clerkship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This 5-week, full-time clinical clerkship is designed to develop the student’s clinical knowledge and skills in the area of acute care medicine. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to the management of patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5152","ModuleTitle":"Adult General Medicine Clerkship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This 5-week, full-time clinical clerkship is designed to develop the student’s clinical knowledge and skills in the area of adult general medicine. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to the management of patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5153","ModuleTitle":"Critical Care Clerkship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Critical care clerkship is a 5-week full time clerkship that is designed to train students to practice pharmaceutical care in a critical care setting. The aims are to provide patient care services to patients in a critical care area, to effectively communicate with patients and/or their caregivers and to be an effective member of the critical care team. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5154","ModuleTitle":"Drug Information Clerkship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This 5-week, full-time clerkship is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in the area of drug information. After this five weeks clerkship, students should be able to retrieve, analyze, and communicate appropriate information on medications and healthcare issues to physicians, patients, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5211","ModuleTitle":"PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS IV","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives? To learn advanced NMR techniques: 2D-NMR and its applications to peptides, proteins and drug design; magnetic resonance spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging and their biomedical applications.  To understand the basic principles of fluorescence and its applications to peptides, proteins and their interactions.  To understand the basic principles and pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of tendem techniques.  Major topics? This is course is designed for those interested in advanced methods of pharmaceutical analysis and structural elucidation.  The principles, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of the following methods will be discussed: principles of 2-dimensional NMR, analysis of 2D NMR spectra.  3D structure elucidation from 2D NMR.  NMR of peptides and proteins.  Structure elucidation of peptides and proteins.  NMR in drug design.  Principles of fluorescence spectroscopy.  Fluorescence anisotropy, polarization.  Application of fluorescence techniques in protein ligand interactions, fluorescence sensors, molecular biology applications and fluorescence imaging.  Circular Dichroism.  Principles and applications of magnetic resonance spectroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging and tandem techniques.  The principles and biomedical applications of MRS and MRI as well as pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of tandem techniques will be covered.  Combination of lectures, self-learning and problem-based learning.  Target Students? Postgraduate with permission.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"PR2104, PR2143 or PR4203 or by special permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5214","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCES IN TABLET TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives? To gain advanced knowledge in the area of tablet technology, with special emphasis on R&D work in pharmaceutical industries.Major topics? Direct compression; Slugging; Compaction Theories; Instrumentation studies. Advances in agglomeration processes (eg. Low, medium, high shear, aqueous and non-aqueous granulations) and other processing technologies (eg. coating) and their effects on product quality. Recent trends in the development of raw materials, e.g. characterization of raw materials, influences of the properties of raw materials on tableting processes and product quality. Measurement of tablet characteristics and quality control.Target students? Postgraduates with permission","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1.5-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"For MSc/PhD (Pharmacy) and MPST students. PR3117, PR3301 or equivalent pharmaceutics modules at the undergraduate level or by special permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5217","ModuleTitle":"FORMULATION SCIENCE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this module is to teach the principles of formulating active pharmaceutical ingredients into pharmaceutical products. The students will acquire a body of technical knowledge in pharmaceutical ingredients, product development, stability and packaging. Target students: Enrolment in M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1.5-6","Prerequisite":"(PR2101, PR3102 and PR4106) or PR3117 or PR3301 or by special permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5218","ModuleTitle":"PRACTICAL IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (LAB ROTATIONS)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a practical module where students will spend time in the laboratory to acquire skills in a) Drug synthesis and purification, b) Crystallisation, c) Optimisation of a formulation, d) Product quality assurance evaluation. Target students: Enrolment in M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-10-0-0","Prerequisite":"(PR2101, PR3102 and PR4106) or PR3117 or PR3301 or by special permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5220","ModuleTitle":"BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the theory and application of recombinant DNA and cell culture technologies leading to the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. Students will acquire the basic biological and engineering concepts of cell culture, bioreactors and fermentation processes, and an overview of the current Good Manufacturing Practices and quality control practices in the biopharmaceutical industry. The module will be conducted through lectures, tutorials and journal presentations. Students will be expected to do simple mathematical calculations and work in groups for the tutorial and journal presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-2.5-5","Prerequisite":"PR2122, PR3104 or PR3301 or by special permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5239","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Pharmacy Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students develop skills for clinical research. Areas covered include formulation of research ideas into protocols for clinical studies, gathering, analysis and presentation of clinical data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5250","ModuleTitle":"Elective Clerkship I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of one 5-week, full-time clerkships, and is designed to further develop the students’ knowledge and skills in a variety of practice settings. Students will be able to select from a variety of patient care and non-patient care clerkship sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5251","ModuleTitle":"Elective Clerkship II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of one 5-week, full-time clerkships, and is designed to further develop the students’ knowledge and skills in a variety of practice settings. Students will be able to select from a variety of patient care and non-patient care clerkship sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5252","ModuleTitle":"Elective Clerkship III","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of one 5-week, full-time clerkships, and is designed to further develop the students’ knowledge and skills in a variety of practice settings. Students will be able to select from a variety of patient care and non-patient care clerkship sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program and require min CAP of 3.5 after Year 1 didactic component, or by permission.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to impart a preliminary overview of political science and its sub-fields so that students have a basic orientation of the discipline. It briefly explains the scope and components of each of the four sub-fields (political theory, comparative politics, international relations and public administration) and familiarises students with the major issues and arguments related to power, justice, political culture, national identity, accountability, ethics and world order. It also focuses on key political institutions. The module will be of interest to students across the university who want to gain a basic understanding of politics.","CrossModule":"GEK1003","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1003K, GEK1003, PS1101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2203","ModuleTitle":"Ancient Western Political Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores basic political ideas from the ancient Greeks and Romans from the emergence of the polis to the collapse of the empire, including the ideas of justice, law, democracy, and politics itself, through the study of original works by Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and others. It also considers how these ideas shaped medieval and early modern political thought.","CrossModule":"EU2203","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2231, EU2218, PS2201B, PS2218, EU2203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2237","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to International Relations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Designed as an introductory theoretical module, it covers the basic concepts of International Relations in two halves. The first introduces the concepts of nation, state, sovereignty, non-state actors and their implications for the coexistence of nation-states, as well as a brief roundup of the instruments of conducting relations among them. The other offers a grounding in the major schools of thought on International Relations, namely realism, liberalism/pluralism and revolutionism. Additionally, there will be topics on radical perspectives such as feminism, constructivism and postmodernism. It is hoped the module will provide students with a foundation for other courses in the sub-field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2207, PS2207B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2240","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Public Administration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module defines the scope of public administration in terms of its structures, functions, sectors, and institutions.  It familiarises students with some basic concepts used in public administration, including authority, organisation, bureaucracy, accountability, meritocracy, representation, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and decision making. The module also examines major approaches to studying public administration. Practical cases and examples are used in presenting these topics. The module is available to all year 1-3 students at NUS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS2210B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2249","ModuleTitle":"Government and Politics of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines a number of areas in Singapore's domestic politics with the following objectives: identify the key determinants of Singapore's politics; understand the key structural-functional aspects of Singapore's domestic politics; examine the extent to which nation building has taken place in Singapore; and analyse the key challenges facing Singapore and its future as far as domestic politics is concerned. The course examines both the structural-functional aspects of domestic politics as well as issues related to nation building, state-society relations and the likely nature of future developments and challenges.","CrossModule":",SSA2209","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2003, GEM2003K, PS1102, PS2101, PS2101B, SS2209PS, SSA2209","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2251","ModuleTitle":"The Region in the Postcolonial World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will study postcolonial regions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. They will discuss questions such as: What makes a region? Who makes a region? How has the experience of colonialism shaped the region? What are the models of regional cooperation and integration, and whose models are they? How do regions ‘interact’ with postcolonial global structures and dynamics? Students are encouraged to compare different regional experiences, and draw from this breadth of knowledge to critically evaluate the concepts and theories they will learn.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2255","ModuleTitle":"Politics of the Middle East","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comparative overview of politics in the Middle East, giving particular attention to the history, societies, and cultures of the region. It considers\r\nsome of the forces shaping its politics and discusses, selectively, major issues and challenges facing states in the Middle East today.","CrossModule":"GEK2025","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK2025","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS2257","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary African Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Drawing on the rich social science literature on the government and politics of contemporary Africa, the course will address a set of critical questions that will\r\nhave important implications for the well-being of the people of the continent and the world in the twentyfirst century. What have been the sources of political\r\nand economic crises in Africa? What has been the net impact of the international interventions in the continent in response to these crises? What explains the revival of democracy and economic growth in some parts of the continent? Will it last?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2258","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Political Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Political theorizing considers basic questions about government, citizenship, equality, justice, rights, and the use of force. This module investigates these and related questions by reading and discussing classic and contemporary sources of different kinds, from letters, stories, and manifestos to systematic works of philosophy. By engaging with some of the most readable and interesting of these writings, one can learn how such questions have been answered in different times and places, as well as one’s own.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3232","ModuleTitle":"Democratic Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the core tenets of modern democratic theory in the context of real-world politics. Tracing democracy's historical evolution in the writings of Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Tocqueville, and Schumpeter among other prominent thinkers, this module examines the complex web of constitutional structures and institutions vital to its success. This module also examines various problems endemic to democracy as well as possible solutions to these problems by more recent democratic theorists such as Robert Dahl and Benjamin Barber. The course is intended for political science majors and students with a background in political science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS3202B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3238","ModuleTitle":"International Political Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course presents a broad overview of international political economy (IPE). It introduces the student to main theoretical approaches, concepts and substantive issues in the IPE field, and help him/her better understand the relationship between power and wealth and the interplay of economics and politics in the world arena. After a critical evaluation of major theoretical perspectives on IPE, this course examines the politics in some core issue areas, such as economic interdependence, international division of labor, international trade, multinational corporations, regional cooperation, and North-South relations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK3001, GEM3001K, PS3207, PS3208B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3249","ModuleTitle":"Singapore's Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses Singapore's outlook towards the world with particular reference to countries in the West and Asia. It examines the following key issues affecting Singapore's foreign policy: problems of a small state, factors influencing the worldview, the key foreign policy principles and precepts, the operationalisation of relations towards different countries; and the key differences in outlook towards the world in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. The course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in Singapore and particularly its foreign policy.","CrossModule":"SSA3205","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS3219B, SSA3205, SS3205PS","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3257","ModuleTitle":"Political Inquiry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the theories of knowledge and\n\nmethods of inquiry appropriate to studying politics. It\n\nintroduces students to alternative understandings of\n\nthe social sciences and to the empirical, critical, and\n\nanalytical skills they imply. It pays particular attention\n\nto helping students understand the basics of good\n\nresearch and to acquire skills essential to conducting\n\ntheir own research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Completed 20 MCs in Political Science or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules","Preclusion":"PS2102, PS2102B, PS2231B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3258","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods in Political Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a survey of different methodological approaches to the study of political science: single case studies, qualitative comparative analysis, and a variety of quantitative methods. The module focuses more on applications than theories, and explains how political questions can be investigated using different types of data and methods. All students are expected to have completed PS2102B (Political Inquiry) or an equivalent introductory research methodology module. Students are required to work on group research projects and present their findings at the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PS3257","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3267","ModuleTitle":"German Political Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module studies German political thought since the Enlightenment. Reading selections in English translation from the political writings of nineteenthcentury\r\nluminaries such as Hegel, Marx and Nietzsche together with important twentieth-century thinkers such as Weber, Heidegger and Habermas, it introduces\r\nstudents to the major thinkers, ideas and problems of the modern German political tradition. Among the topics covered are the intellectual origins of German\r\nidealism and communism, Weimar politics, Nazism, the Frankfurt School and Habermas’s theory of deliberative democracy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3274","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to competing concepts and arguments in environmental politics. The module will enhance students’ understanding of the ways in which political and economic institutions, regimes, culture, and norms interact with environmental outcomes at local, regional, and global levels. Students will also learn the roles different actors and institutions play in global environmental governance.   ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3311","ModuleTitle":"International Ethics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the ethical dimension of\ninternational relations. It takes as its point of\ndeparture the conviction that international relations,\nlike all realms of human conduct, is intelligible in\nquestions of obligation, right, good, and so forth. The\nmodule interrogates prominent ethical languages of\ninternational relations, including moral scepticism,\nsovereignty, war, international law, and human rights.\nIt then considers how these languages arise and\nconflict in a range of contemporary international\nissues. Particular emphasis is placed on excavating the\nground on which ethical choices are made, defended,\nand judged.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"(Yale-NUS Module) YSS3270 Ethics and Global Affairs \nPS3233 Political and International Ethics","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3550","ModuleTitle":"Political Science Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within an organisation, are vetted and approved by the Department’s internship advisor, have relevance to the\r\nmajor in Political Science, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed.\r\n\r\nAvailable credited internships (if any) will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"Students should:\r\n- have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Political Science; and\r\n- have declared Political Science as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules\r\n(Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP )","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4203","ModuleTitle":"China's Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines some major issues of contemporary Chinese politics, political economy, and policy processes as they affect Chinas relations with the rest of the world. It covers both the institutions and practices that shape the making of Chinese foreign policy and the substantive policies that emerge from the policy process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4206","ModuleTitle":"Regional Security in the Asia Pacific","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces the trends, approaches, and limitations of security studies in the Asia-Pacific. It explores major institutional arrangements of regional security and linkages between these regional arrangements and international security structures. It also analyses contemporary changes in the issues and priorities of security and the newly emerging security concerns in the Asia-Pacific. The implications of domestic political changes for regional security are also considered. The module can be read by honours and postgraduate students in Political Science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4209","ModuleTitle":"Public Organisation Theory and  Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module on public organisation. It analyses various concepts and theories of organisation and examines critical organisational issues in the public sector. The major theories discussed in the module include the classical, neoclassical, systems, contingency, and critical theories of organization. It also focuses on specific organisational issues such as decision making, motivation, leadership, administrative ethics, and organisational change with special reference to the public sector. The target students for this module include both honours and postgraduate students in Political Science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4224","ModuleTitle":"State and Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some of the\r\n\r\nmajor themes of comparative political sociology\r\n\r\nthrough the lens of a clearly established literature\r\n\r\nthat draws from a variety of national and subnational\r\n\r\ncase studies. It focuses on the relationship\r\n\r\nbetween civil society and the state and on the\r\n\r\ninstitutions and processes that mediate that\r\n\r\nrelationship. Topics covered include contemporary\r\n\r\ntheories of the modern state; political culture and\r\n\r\ncivil society; revolutionary and non-revolutionary\r\n\r\npolitical regime change; clientelism; and corporatist\r\n\r\nand non-corporatist forms of interest group\r\n\r\nintermediation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"PS4204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4228","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Democratic Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Democratic politics are an integral part of Comparative Politics. This module addresses major issues of democratic politics since World War II. The module has three parts: contemporary democratic theory, patterns of democratic transition since the 1980s, and democratic consolidation. The module combines historical, theoretical, and comparative approaches to help students understand the democracy as a political system, the merits and demerits of democracy, and the driving forces behind democratization in the contemporary world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4235","ModuleTitle":"War Termination and the Stability of Peace","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines some of the issues and\nchallenges pertaining to the causes of, and the\nconditions associated with, conflict continuation and\ntermination. The course surveys some of the major\ntheoretical approaches to war termination and\nexamines how some of the major wars have ended in\nthe past century. In addition, this course also examines\nhow other forms of conflict in the international\nsystem, such as civil wars, insurgencies, international\nrivalries and terrorism, have terminated. Lastly, policy\nand operational challenges linked to war termination\nare also examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in PS or 28MCs in\nGL/GL recognized non-language modules, with a\nminimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4237","ModuleTitle":"Capitalism and Political Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module investigates the ways in which political\nphilosophers have legitimated, questioned, and\ncritiqued property, markets, money, wage labour, and\nprofit, as well as capitalism as a system. Students will\nbecome familiar with liberal, libertarian, Keynesian,\nPolanyian, and Marxist theories of capitalism and its\ninstitutions. In order to understand our contemporary\npolitical economy and how it came to be, the module\nwill place particular emphasis on philosophies that\njustify capitalism and how capitalism has been linked\nto freedom, equality, justice, and utility.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS modules,\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\n(2) Completed either PS2258 Introduction to Political\nTheory or PS2204 Modern Western Political Thought.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4311","ModuleTitle":"International Relations in Political Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores topics of international relations\nas they are treated in classical political thought. Topics\ninclude: nature and purpose of political order; causes\nof war; sovereignty and self-determination; balance of\npower, diplomacy, international law, family of nations,\nand the transformation of international political\ncommunity. These topics are examined in the context\nof key international relations distinctions:\ninside/outside; universal/particular; and\nsystem/society. Particular attention will be given to\nidentifying patterns of continuity and change that\nexplain how these topics have been understood\nhistorically.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs\nin EU/LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with\na minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\nCohort 2012-2014:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs\nin EU/LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with\na minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\nCohort 2015 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs\nin EU/LA [French/German/Spanish]/recognised\nmodules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the\nHonours track.","Preclusion":"PS4213 International Political Theory","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is basically a research and writing exercise to be supervised by a Department staff. Those who qualify are expected to select a research topic in any subfield of Political Science, conduct research on the topic, collect and analyse data, present arguments, complete the thesis, and submit it within the stipulated deadline. The length of the thesis should not exceed 10,000 words. Each thesis is assessed by two examiners (including the supervisor), and it is meant only for Honours Year students in Political Science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of PS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 44 MCs of PS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"PS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 100 MCs including 60 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 100 MCs including 60 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 100 MCs including 44 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"PS4401, PS4401S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4882A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in IR: Globalisation, Security and the State","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar studies the effects of globalization on security. It considers the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, crime, environmental degradation, migration, public health, and other issues. How do states and non-state actors deal with transnational threats? What are the implications of these issues for traditional understandings of sovereignty and non-intervention? What is the role of international institutions and global civil society in responding to these threats?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS4882H","ModuleTitle":"Topics in IR: Food Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"What you eat can kill you. We all know that. Less well understood is that what you eat can kill many others, too. This module explores the politics of food from the local grocery store to the international trade in grain, sugar, and cacao. Topics to be covered include food production safety, labelling, and nutrition; environmental concerns relating to energy consumption and waste disposal; the politics of fast food; organic farming and sustainable agriculture; genetically modified foods; the ethics of animal care; vegetarianism, and the politics of hunger and malnutrition.  ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4882I","ModuleTitle":"Topics in IR: International Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"International society is classically defined as a group of states that are associated in respect of common norms, values, and institutions. This module explores the historical development of international society, from its Christian and European origins to its gradual expansion into a genuinely global political\r\narrangement. It also explores fundamental institutions, such as war, diplomacy, international law, great powers, and the balance of power. Particular attention will be given to the role of culture in international society (western and non-western), theories of empire, the revolt against the west, and alternatives to a society of states.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4883A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in PT: Orientalism and Femininity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course explores the construction of an Oriental femininity in western scholarly, journalistic, and artistic production in the 19th and 20th century. It begins by examining colonial representations of Oriental women mapped onto an exotic fantasy of the harem. It then traces the imprint of the Orientalist cosmology upon 20th century portrayals of Muslim women within the context of a “clash of civilizations” and American intervention in Afghanistan. It also addresses the “headscarf controversy” that has erupted in France in the 1980s, and the linkages between the “veil”, agency, Islam, and secular modernity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS5314","ModuleTitle":"SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a core module in international relations which also challenges post-graduate students to begin original research in the subfield. Masters and Ph.D. students who specialise in international relations will be required to read this module. The module will introduce to students important and influential theories on international relations, including realism and liberalism, that attempt to explain cooperation and conflict among nations. Students will also be exposed to some of the important methods of analysis - such as case studies, formal modeling, and statistical analysis - that help distinguish the current study of international relations from that of previous eras. Important approaches, such as constructivism and rational choice, will also be discussed. Under the instructor's guidance, students will undertake an academic-quality presentation to the class and write a paper which proposes in detail an original research project in international relations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IZ5102, PS5208, PS6208, PS6301A, PS6401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS5314R","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Int'l Relations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a core module in international relations which also challenges post-graduate students to begin original research in the subfield. Masters and Ph.D. students who specialise in international relations will be required to read this module. The module will introduce to students important and influential theories on international relations, including realism and liberalism, that attempt to explain cooperation and conflict among nations. Students will also be exposed to some of the important methods of analysis - such as case studies, formal modeling, and statistical analysis - that help distinguish the current study of international relations from that of previous eras. Important approaches, such as constructivism and rational choice, will also be discussed. Under the instructor's guidance, students will undertake an academic-quality presentation to the class and write a paper which proposes in detail an original research project in international relations","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IZ5102, PS5208, PS6208, PS6301A, PS6401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Political Science in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and Ph.D. students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PX2108","ModuleTitle":"Basic Human Pathology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PATHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Pathology involves both basic science and clinical medicine and is devoted to the study of structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs that underlie diseases. It attempts to explain the \"whys\" of the signs and symptoms manifested by patients while providing a sound foundation for rational clinical care and therapy.\r\n\r\nThe module includes some aspects of General Pathology, Haematology and Chemical Pathology. General Pathology is concerned with the basic reactions of cells and tissues to abnormal stimuli that cause disease. Haematology deals with diseases of the blood while Chemical Pathology deals with biochemical processes in disease states.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"AY1130, PY1131","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF3310","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 10-12 weeks during Special Term.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, having declared Quantitative Finance as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Quantitative Finance major at the time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3310 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix of the respective major","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF3311","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 10-12 weeks during Special Term.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Quantitative Finance as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Quantitative Finance major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3311 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Quantitative Finance as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Quantitative Finance major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF4102","ModuleTitle":"Financial Modelling and Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to present students with the knowledge of modelling financial process for the purpose of pricing financial derivatives, hedging derivatives, and managing financial risks. The emphasis of this module will be on numerical methods and implementation of models. The course will have two basic elements. First, course work with topics includes: implied trinomial trees, finite difference lattices, Monte Carlo methods, model risk, discrete implementations of short rate models, credit risk and value-at-risk. The second element of the course will be a group project to develop a financial modelling tool. Project topics will be extensions of models contained in the course work. Projects will involve financial modelling as well as writing and presenting a project report. This module targets students in the Quantitative Finance programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"QF3101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF4102A","ModuleTitle":"Financial Modelling and Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The module will have two basic elements. First course work with topics includes: implied trinomial trees, finite difference lattices, Monte Carlo methods, model risk, discrete the module will be a group project to develop a financial modelling tool. Project tropics will be extensions of models contained in the course work. Projects will involve financial modelling as well as writing and presenting a project report. This module targets students in the Quantitative Finance programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"QF3101 Investment Instruments: Theory and Computation","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"QF4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Quantitative Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The Honours project is intended to give students the opportunity to work independently, to encourage students develop and exhibit aspects of their ability not revealed or tested by the usual written examination, and to foster skills that could be of continued usefulness in their subsequent careers. The project work duration is one year (including assessment).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"Only for students majoring in Quantitative Finance and who matriculated from 2004/2005, subject to faculty and departmental requirements.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF5210","ModuleTitle":"Financial Time Series: Theory and Computation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to financial time series techniques, focusing primarily on Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) method, conditional volatility (ARCH/GARCGH models), stochastic volatility models, regime switching and nonlinear filtering, diverse non-linear state models, co-integration, and their applications on real-life financial problems. We provide both the relevant time series concepts and their financial applications. Potential application of financial time series models include modeling equity returns, volatility estimations, Value at Risk modelling and option valuation. This module targets honours students in the Quantitative Finance Programme and students in the Master of Science in Quantitative\r\nFinance Programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(QF3101 and MA4269) or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"QT5101","ModuleTitle":"Quantum measurements and statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"CENTRE FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with quantum measurement theory and the interpretation of the observed statistics. It covers advanced mathematical formalism of quantum measurement; Bell’s inequalities; and the quantum-to- classical transition (notably decoherence). Emphasis is put on providing both the understanding of the concepts and the ability of using the mathematical tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"PC2130 Quantum mechanics 1\r\nPC3130 Quantum mechanics 2","Preclusion":"There are no precluded modules.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QT5201Q","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Algorithms","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"CENTRE FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will be devoted to in-depth study of quantum algorithms. The module will cover main research areas in this field, such as algorithms for number-theoretic problems, unstructured search and quantum walks, Hamiltonian simulation, query complexity lower bounds, and linear system solvers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"This module is open to all students in CQT, and those in Computer Science, Mathematics, and in Physics. Students from other departments and faculties are welcome, but it is advisable that they discuss their background with one of the lecturers before registering.","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"RE1701","ModuleTitle":"Urban Land Use and Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module providing students with theories, concepts and components of the urban built environment. Discussions will cover the urbanisation process, development of urban forms and structures, land policy and development constraints, national development and the land use planning\r\nprocess, the role of government in the planning process, the property development process, and the roles and functions of parties involved in real estate as well as urban development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"RE1102 Urban Land Use and Development","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE1702","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Data Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This is the first of three modules in the real estate quantitative methods track. It introduces students to the types of data typically used in real estate analyses. Students will learn how to access the data and understand their distributions. Then, they will learn how to process the data to support real estate decision-making.  In the first half of the module, basic statistical concepts are taught through detailed applications in the real estate domain using REALIS transactions and spatial information. The second half of the module presents parametric and non-parametric analyses that demonstrate their functions in real estate data analytics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE1703","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Law for Real Estate","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an understanding of fundamental principles relating to legal systems, contract and tort in Singapore. It also exposes students to legal reasoning and argumentation and provides a sound basis for students to\r\nprogress in later years to Modules with law content.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BSP1702 Legal Environment of Business, BSP1702X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2701","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The module will provide students with a thorough understanding of urban planning principles and processes that influence the function and design of cities. It will include an introduction to the history of modern city planning, and contemporary planning concepts such as Garden Cities, City Beautiful\r\nmovement, Vertical Cities, etc. There will also be a discussion of New Town Planning, Urban Renewal and conservation. Singapore will be introduced as a case study, but selected cities elsewhere are discussed for comparison and better understanding.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE1701 Urban Land Use and Development","Preclusion":"RE2103 Urban Planning, AR2223 Theory of Urban Design and Planning","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2702","ModuleTitle":"Land Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The module covers basic concepts in Land Law, including the doctrine of estates and tenures, rights in land, transfer of title, strata law, landlord and tenant law and estate agency. Through content knowledge, students will gain an appreciation of legal analysis and reasoning, as well as the rationale\r\nfor the current state of real estate law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE1703 Principles of Law for Real Estate","Preclusion":"RE2105 Land Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2708","ModuleTitle":"Computational Thinking and Programming for Real Estate","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This new module introduces fundamental concepts in computational thinking and basic programming techniques (VBA and Python) to Real Estate (RE) students. It aims to strengthen students’ quantitative skills and problem solving capability necessary to lead the future of the real estate and urban planning industry. Topics covered include problem solving by computing, basic problem formulation\nand problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs, fundamental data structures, simple file\nprocessing, basic recursion, and basic data visualization techniques. Students will apply their skills to solve practical problems in real estate and urban planning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3101","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED REAL ESTATE VALUATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the theoretical and practical issues relating to the role of valuation in real estate investment and development decisions, especially the pertinent dimensions of investment valuation and market valuation. It is aimed at helping students to understand how the various methods of valuation are applied to different properties taking into consideration the purposes of valuation such as investment, divestiture, mortgage and insurance. The advanced topics include valuation of air and subterranean rights; specialised premises such as hospitals; recreational premises and hotels; and asset valuation for incorporation in financial statements. This module will be supported by relevant case studies and sharing sessions by practitioners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2107 PROPERTY TAX AND STATUTORY VALUATION","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3102","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TOPICS IN URBAN PLANNING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The module will provide an in-depth understanding of planning by critical examination of the nature and characteristics of planning theory and practice. There will be a discussion of plan implementation and interaction with the real estate market. The institutional framework for planning, regulatory processes, strategic and local planning, and public participation would be discussed, using case studies in Singapore and other cities. A selection of planning theories will be introduced to provide the background for critical understanding and evaluation of planning practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2103 Urban Planning","Preclusion":"RE4490 Selected Topics in Urban Planning and Management","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3103","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the entire development process for the different types of property development and redevelopment projects. Discussions will cover a broad range of topics including the property development cycle, conception of the development project, feasibility study, project financing, project construction, real estate marketing, project completion, management of the completed development and exit strategies. Students are expected to conduct an integrated project as part of the requirement of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2101 Real Estate Market Analysis, RE2102 Real Estate Economics","Preclusion":"RE3381 Real Estate Development I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3104","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Investment Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines real estate as an asset class and equips students with essential skills for analysing a real estate investment problem. The topics include: real estate investment objectives; leasing structure and property income analysis; characteristics of real estate returns and risks; capitalization rates; capital budgeting; financial leverage and after-tax returns; equity versus debt investment; and real estate equity investment strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2104 Real Estate Finance","Preclusion":"RE3281 Real Estate Asset Market II\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3107","ModuleTitle":"REAL ESTATE PRACTICE AND ETHICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"Understanding Real Estate Business Ethics helps to prepare students for the ethical dilemmas that they will encounter in today's evolving business world. This module highlights both the positive and negative consequences that decision makers face so that students have a better understanding of the challenges. This course is a programme elective for real estate students as it aims to prepare them for real world business challenges when they face ethical issues relating to many aspects of real estate such as investments, Development, consultancy, building construction, urban planning and dealing with government authorities and business partners with varying agendas. Case studies will be used to apply the principles in this module to real world situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2104 Real Estate Finance,\nRE2107 Property Tax and Statutory Valuation","Preclusion":"RE4180 Real Estate Practice and Research","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4000","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at developing students’ capability in conducting research. Students are expected to formulate a research problem, and to demonstrate the ability to pursue unaided investigations relevant to their research problem, in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of the results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-0-20","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"RE4181 Dissertation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4001","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Case Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at developing students’ capability in analysing and evaluating case studies. Students are expected to select a real estate development as a case study, examine the pertinent issues involved, collect relevant data relating to the case, analyse the case facts, and recommend appropriate solutions to problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"RE4182 Real Estate Project/Case Study","Preclusion":"RE4182 Real Estate Project/Case Study","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4203","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Real Estate (Summer Programme)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines country-specific issues in socioeconomic, demographic and political dimensions underlying the real estate processes. Students will attend lectures and seminars in both NUS and partner universities in the country of discussion. Site visits to projects and organisations are integral part of the module. Students will work on a project for in-depth study of selected aspects of the real estate industry in the country.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":" 2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2101 Real Estate Market Analysis","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4204","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Real Estate Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the real estate marketing processes as well as specific real estate marketing strategies and practices that are applicable to various types of real estate, including residential, commercial and industrial institutional and heritage developments. Its scope encompasses the various real estate marketing methods/practices in Singapore, the HDB Act as well as the use of internet marketing tools. Case studies in Singapore and overseas will be utilised as an additional teaching tool to enhance students’ learning of how to market public and private sector real estate developments for sale and lease under both boom and recessionary market conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE2106 Real Estate Marketing and Negotiation","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"RE4211","ModuleTitle":"REIT MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The emergence and rapid expansion of REIT markets globally and in Asia have been an important development in real estate capital market. This module is designed to cover topics on REIT concepts and models; REIT experience in the US and other Asia markets; asset characteristics and types of REIT; tax efficient model; growth and acquisition strategies; financing and dividend policies of REITs; cross-border REITs, stapled REITs and UPREIT; Business Trust models; and institutional investment\r\nin REITs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE3104 Real Estate Investment Analysis","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4212","ModuleTitle":"REAL ESTATE SECURITIZATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module represents the second part of the analysis of real estate capital markets. It covers the real estate debt capital markets. Topics include the economics of mortgage securitization; the various mortgage-backed securitization instruments, models and structures; the concepts of pooling and tranching; secondary mortgage\r\ninstitutions and the US experience in real estate debt securitization; commercial and residential mortgage backed securities; embedded pre-payment and default\r\noptions; rating agencies and risk analyses; as well as the policy implications and relevant lessons for markets from the 2007-2009 Financial Crisis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE3104 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4222","ModuleTitle":"Public Policy and Real Estate Markets","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to a systematic framework of studying public policy and examining impact on the real estate markets and larger economy. A key learning objective is to understand the policy making process, policy analysis frameworks, as well as subsequent policy evaluation. Students can analyse different policy options for solving urban problems and project the likely consequences for real estate variables. Practical topics can include policies and regulations relate to land use and supply, taxation and public finance, residential and commercial estate transactions and management, HBD towns and build environment, housing affordability, aging, and urban transportation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2102 Real Estate Economics and \r\nRE3102 Advanced Real Topics in Urban Planning","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4301","ModuleTitle":"Housing Markets and Housing Policies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with conceptual frameworks for housing market and policy analyses. It examines the housing system, policies as well as housing market performances in selected countries. Key topics include the concepts and measurements of housing cost and housing welfare, housing and society, property rights and housing investment, housing production process, housing finance and subsidies systems as well as international housing organisations and modern housing policy making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"RE4291 Comparative Housing Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5000","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The dissertation offers the opportunity for candidates to individually conduct independent research work on a topic of interest and relevance to the program. The dissertation will be graded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-20-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5001","ModuleTitle":"REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques involved in the real estate development process, recognizing the entrepreneurial and institutional elements in the transformation of existing real estate to its highest and best use. Modeling the sequential event of the real estate development process, the module covers a wide range of issues encountered in the different phases of development - from site evaluation and land procurement, development team assembly, market study and development scheme, construction and project management, project marketing and hand-over of completed projects. \r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5003","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Investment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module develops an understanding of the tools for assessing real estate investment opportunities at the micro-level, paying particular attention to the characteristics that distinguish real estate from other assets. It covers the fundamental discounted cash flow models for underwriting across different types of properties. The concept of leverage is also introduced in relation to cash flow projections. Specific techniques include developing cash flow proformas, ratio analyses and capitalization rate and establishing discount rates for handling risk using the CAPM or alternative models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5004","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an understanding of the economic perspectives of the real estate market. It shows how the interactions between the real estate market with other asset markets, capital markets and the wider economy can be examined using theoretical and empirical analyses. This provides an integrative framework for understanding and forecasting the forces that shape the rental space market, the investment asset market, and the development industry. In addition, the module examines linkages between macroeconomic trends and business cycles and the behavior of real estate market aggregates such as prices, rents, and returns.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5009","ModuleTitle":"COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to develop an understanding of theory and contemporary approaches to valuation of retail, office and industrial properties. Topics include determination of the capitalization rates across different types of properties; appraisal of freehold and leasehold interests; critical analysis of the valuation approaches adopted for securitized real estate; asset pricing models; and application of option pricing theory to appraise various embedded lease options, investment flexibility and future redevelopment opportunities.  Issues related to performance evaluation and index construction will also be covered, recognizing the illiquid and heterogeneous nature of commercial real estate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5012","ModuleTitle":"INTEGRATIVE FIELD PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"In this course, students will work as interns in selected firms or institutions that have business dealings in the specialised domain.  They will complete a written report on business problems of strategic importance to the firms.  The scope of each project will be defined by the student in consultation with, and under the supervision of, an assigned company mentor and a faculty supervisor.  The company mentor and/or its representatives will provide the student with specific information and briefings pertaining to the problem investigated.  The student is required to provide regular progress reports to the company mentor and faculty supervisor.  Upon completion of the project, the student is required to perform an oral presentation of his/her recommendations to the representatives of the company and the faculties.  The students are expected to make amendments as required by the faculty supervisor and submit a professional prepared management report to the company and to the faculties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5014","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Investment Trusts & Property Funds","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to provide a practice-oriented understanding of the evolution of the REIT and property funds as vehicles for real estate investment. It delves into the motivations for creating a REIT and the institutional regimes such as taxation and other regulations that influence how a REIT operates. In addition, it studies the formation of business trusts and property funds to determine the relative merits for sponsors and investors. Topics to be covered include practical issues in property fund management for institutional and high net worth clients; establishing and managing a property fund management; fees of REIT managers; role of sponsors; interested-party transactions; internal versus external management structure. It will also examine the growth strategies of REITs, i.e. organic growth and accretive acquisitions and capital management strategy to drive the development of investment vehicles such as trusts and funds.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5015","ModuleTitle":"Spatial Information Systems (SIS) for Urban Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to spatial information systems as applied to urban and regional planning. Its primary goal is to help students understand the basic principles of SIS, and to equip students with the state-of-the-practice computing technology in urban planning in a SIS environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE6007","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH TOPICS IN REAL ESTATE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This self-study module is intended for research graduate students in their second semester. The content of this module will vary according to the research interests of the enrolling student and the supervising staff. Students are required to undertake an independent research project under the supervision of his/her supervisor. They are expected to participate actively in research seminars. Written assignments and seminar attendance and presentations constitute part of the evaluation in this module. Candidates will have to apply concepts learned to their research thesis.  Topics that may be offered include Corporate & Securitised Real Estate, Institutional and Spatial Analyses of Real Estate, and Housing Studies. Students are expected to select a research topic, and conceptualise the research question and methodology. They are also required to present the paper in a seminar format. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE6770","ModuleTitle":"PHD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SA4101","ModuleTitle":"Software Analysis and Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Fundamentals of Programming using C#\r\n- Object Oriented Programming using C#\r\n- User Interface Development with Visual Studio Net and C#\r\n- SQL Programming &amp; DBMS\r\n- Enterprise System Development using .Net Framework\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-1-2-4.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4102","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Solutions Design and Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Application Development Life Cycle I\r\n- Application Development Life Cycle II\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"5-1-3-6-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4104","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Application Development Life Cycle III\r\n- Project Management\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"16.5-8-0-8-0; 20-0-6-6.5-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SA4105","ModuleTitle":"Web Application Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Java Programming\r\n- Java Object Persistence\r\n- Web-based J2EE Applications\r\n- Wireless Technology\r\n- J2EE Project\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-1-2-4.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4106","ModuleTitle":"AD Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Application Development Project\r\nThis is a pre-internship project where the students will work in a team to apply the project management, analysis, design, business communications and programming skills learnt earlier in the course. Based on a User Requirement Statement given to the students, they will go through a complete software development life cycle to develop and deliver the required system. The students will capture requirements through user interviews, produce a feasible design of the system, code, test and implement the solution in a distributed platform. This project provides a simulation of the real-life IT working environment, and tests their strengths in working closely as a project team.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4107","ModuleTitle":"INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4108","ModuleTitle":"Mobile Application Development","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this elective course is to allow students of the Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis (GDipSA) to specialise in mobile application development. Students will acquire the mobile-related skill-sets required by an increasing number of employers who need developers for their mobile-related projects. Students will learn to design and develop mobile applications using the Android and iOS platforms and the associated Java and Objective C programming languages. The course includes classroom teaching, lab exercises and hands-on design and development projects using both platforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"5.0-1.0-2.0-6.0-6.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC1101E","ModuleTitle":"Making Sense of Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Students are introduced to the concepts used in Sociology and Anthropology. The main objective is to train students to use Sociology in analyzing social institutions and processes. For this reason, students are encouraged to relate their experiences in society to the discipline of Sociology and Anthropology. The topics covered in the module are the logic and methods of social investigation; family, work and organization; power and the state; social inequality (including gender and ethnicity); mass communication and popular culture; values and beliefs; and deviance and social control.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2101","ModuleTitle":"Methods of  Social Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to the basic concepts and tools of social research, covering the areas of research of problem definition, research design, measurement, and data collection, processing, and analysis. Students are given in-depth understanding of what qualitative, eg participant observation, in-depth interviewing, and quantitative, eg survey, data collection techniques involve. In addition, students are introduced to qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Students are taught the important aspects of making a good presentation of research findings. This module is mounted for all students in NUS with interest in research methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2202","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Work","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to help students develop a framework with which to analyse and understand the following: (1) key political issues and underlying social mechanisms relating to the dynamics of industrial society and the organisation of work; (2) various aspects of social relations at the workplace; (3) how different categories of workers respond to the organisation of work; and (4) the interconnections between (1), (2), and (3). The module is open to all students throughout NUS with an interest in analyzing work situations sociologically.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2207","ModuleTitle":"Peoples & Cultures of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides, using an anthropological perspective, a general introduction to select peoples and cultures in Southeast Asia. The course examines, among others, issues of economic adaptation to the varied physical environments of SEA; the interaction between indigenous cultures and those cultures from outside the geographical context (which may include Chinese, Indian, European and other cultures); the organization of states; and the interrelationship between religious and political systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2208","ModuleTitle":"Baby or No Baby: Population Dynamics at a Crossroads","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Why are Singaporeans having fewer babies? Why is Japan's population shrinking? Population dynamics affects our daily lives. This course aims to provide students with a critical overview of the key issues in demography with a focus on Asia. We adopt an international perspective to think about ways in which populations grow, shrink, and change over time, and uncover the linkages between seemingly distinct demographic processes. Fertility is a fundamental issue underlying many demographic processes - population growth, aging, migration and demographic dividend, and will be discussed in detail. This module also covers health and mortality, gender and marriage, and urbanization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2209","ModuleTitle":"Money, Business and Social Networks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the sociology of economic life. At the micro level, it examines the social relationships that are formed when economic transactions are performed. At the macro level, it analyses the role of social institutions in influencing economic behaviour. In the course of this module, students will be introduced to key concepts such as competition, entrepreneurship, business networks, trust, social capital and economic globalisation. It will also introduce students to social networks analysis. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS who are interested in understanding how societies are organised within their respective economic environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2210","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Popular Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the spread of consumption and its link to popular culture in the context of global capitalism. Emphasis will be given on the relationship between mass production and mass consumption, and the role of mass media in creating and widening the sphere of popular culture. Relationship between class and popular culture will be explored in this module. Issues such as changing leisure patterns, fashions, consumerism, role of advertisements and symbolic protests will also be examined in this module. The course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in the study of popular culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2212","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Deviance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the sociological study of deviance and social control, distinguishing it as a field of research from biological and psychological explanations of deviance. It will trace the historical development of sociological theories on deviance and introduce students to contemporary approaches to deviance and crime. These perspectives will be utilized and illustrated through a study of the changing patterns of defining and controlling deviance in modern societies with reference to selected substantive issues. Students who have a keen interest in issues of social order, social control and conformity will find this course attractive.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2213","ModuleTitle":"Childhood and Youth","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module begins with an understanding of age as a social variable and the life-cycle approach. It then examines the social construction of childhood from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. The central focus of this module is youth as a particular stage of the life-cycle. Topics such as the life cycle approach in Sociology; the social construction of childhood: children and the state; the social construction of adolescence: images of youth will be dealt with. This module is mounted for all students throughout NUS with interest in childhood and youth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2214","ModuleTitle":"Media and Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Mass communications should be understood in the context of their production and consumption. In particular, we have to look at macro-structures like economy and politics as well as the legal framework in which mass media systems operate. This module analyses those relationships and looks at some key issues in media such as propaganda, media ethics, sociology of looking, celebrities and media stereotypes. This course is mounted for students throughout NUS with an interest in culture and politics, but some background in Sociology is important. It provides a good foundation for those who wish to read Ethnographic Analysis of Visual Media in the third year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF2214","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2218","ModuleTitle":"Anthropology and the Human Condition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"What does it mean to be human? Why are humans such social animals? How have human societies become what they are today? How did globalization begin, and where will it end? This course introduces you to the anthropological perspective within the social sciences. We examine cultural variation in many aspects of social life within Singapore, Asia, and around the world. We help you understand processes of change that have affected your own life in Singapore, as well as other parts of the world, by putting them into historical and comparative context. For sociology students and anyone with a general interest in understanding themselves better.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3101","ModuleTitle":"Social Thought & Social Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a critical examination of central problems in classical social theory, with emphasis on the multifaceted analysis of the larger social processes in the making of modern society. The module will concentrate on the original contributions of major theorists such as Marx, Weber, and Durkheim and explore how their works continue to influence current Sociology. This course is mounted for all students throughout NUS with an interest in classical social theories.","CrossModule":"EU3224","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EU3224","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3202","ModuleTitle":"From Modernization to Globalization","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the interrelationships between the issues of modernization, globalization and the socio-economic forces that have embroiled the various countries in Southeast Asia. This course focuses on the sociological and anthropological descriptions and explanations of these processes and helps students to critically understand why some societies have been able to successfully engage with global capitalism while others appear worse off.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3203","ModuleTitle":"Race and Ethnic Relations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Concepts of race and ethnicity and theories/models of inter-group relations provide the tools for understanding and analyzing race/ethnic relations and ethnicity in selected societies. This module will refer to Malaysia/Singapore, Southeast Asian, and other societies where relevant. The topics explored also include race/ethnicity and the nation-state; ethnicity and citizenship/multiculturalism; ethnic identity; gender and ethnicity; race/ethnicity and its representations; race/ethnicity and crime. This module will appeal to students who are interested in understanding how race/ethnicity influences our perceptions of and responses to other races/ethnic groups, and why it continues to be a source of tension and conflict in societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3204","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Education","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The main objective is to examine and understand the role of formal education - i.e., in school - and education outside of school within contemporary societies. Besides presenting the classic major sociological theories of education, an array of case studies that elaborate on extra-curriculum education will also be presented. We will examine the relationship between education and nation building, the impact of schooling on social stratification, the functions and effects of education, the teaching of discipline through extra-curriculum educational activities, and the relationship between the educational system and the workplace. This course is mounted for all students with interest in the sociology of education.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3205","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Power:Who Gets to Rule?","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to political sociology which is broadly concerned with understanding such phenomena as power, state and society relations, and the nature and consequences of social conflict.  The main concerns of this module are issues pertaining to modern society and capitalist development, referring to diverse cases from Western Europe to Southeast Asia.  We will also be looking at the state, civil society and societal movements, including that of labour, and such contentious contemporary issues as economic globalization, US global hegemony, and terrorism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3207","ModuleTitle":"Cultures of Kinship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Kinship, a foundational concern of anthropology, is essentially about relationships. We investigate the forms, meanings and manipulations of relationships that people have constructed across various historical and cultural contexts. Comparing the diverse ways in which people live, labour and love, we examine the centrality of kinship to understandings of what it means to be a person. Concurrently, kinship is a medium for grappling with the interactions between intimate life and public culture, domestic production-reproduction and political economy, everyday practices and conceptual structures and affection and moral obligations. Our focus is on how kinship is a vital force in contemporary societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3209","ModuleTitle":"Data Analysis in Social Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the basic tools for doing social research and data analysis. The module is divided in two parts. The first part focuses on data analysis, and introduces students to statistics which are best suited for different types and levels of data. During lab sessions, students will use SPSS to analyze both small and large data sets. The second part of the module focuses on methodology, and recaps the guiding principles of conducting and managing a large-scale survey. The module is mounted for NUS students with a keen interest in doing social research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"SC2101 or GL2104","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3212","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia in a Globalizing World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The main theme of this course is social transformation in Southeast Asia, especially in relation to the processes of modernisation, economic development, state formation, and globalization. It focuses on such topics as colonial legacies, civil society, social movements, ethnicity and religion, the role of values in development, the role of the state, and the emergence of social classes. The course focuses on Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore. It is designed for Sociology undergraduates and those from the Southeast Asia Programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3215","ModuleTitle":"Law and Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module takes the idea and reality of law as a social phenomenon, drawing on classical and contemporary social theories and on empirical studies on the development of law in pre-modern, modern, and contemporary societies. Basic issues include the following: law versus custom; the idea of justice; types and processes of regulation, adjudication and punishment; law in relation to political power, social inequality and ideology; law as a mechanism for social change; the transformations of modern law; and the organization of modern legal systems. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in law and its implications on the society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3220","ModuleTitle":"Ritual, Performance and Symbolic Action","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Ritual, performance and symbolism have been core areas in social science analysis for some time. Initially studies of symbolism focussed on non-industrial peoples, whose ritual lives were very rich and visible. Increasingly social scientists have come to see that ritual is still an important activity in the contemporary world, and that analyzing performances can give us insights into nationalism, sports, tourism, media and other areas of life that deal with questions of identity. This course will offer students an overview of these important topics, in order to better understand communication, identity and community in the modern world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3221","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Inquiry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will give students an understanding of the value of qualitative research as well as a practical grasp of a variety of qualitative research strategies and techniques (participant observation, ethnographic fieldwork, in-depth interviews, life history interviews, oral history and other qualitative methods).  It will introduce students to some key theoretical issues that structure the ongoing debates about qualitative methodology in the social sciences.  It will provide the space for learning, experiencing and practising actual qualitative research. The course will involve discussions and presentations on the use of a variety of qualitative methods in relation to a particular study that the students will undertake.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3223","ModuleTitle":"Visual Culture I: Seeing & Representing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introductory take on the importance of visual images and acts of looking in contemporary, globalized and technologized societies. It covers some of the major theoretical perspectives on how objectivity, subjectivity and relations of power are expressed by visual means. These perspectives are grounded and assessed with reference to historical and contemporary practices of image-making and imageconsumption, covering a variety of visual media and application domains. At the end of the module, students will have gained familiarity\r\nwith key repertoires for the study of visual culture, and increased their “visual  literacy” as image producers and consumers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3229","ModuleTitle":"Comparing Deviance: Perverts & Scandalous Improprieties","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"While norm violations occur everywhere, the responses to them vary. This module is a comparative study of deviance with a focus on empirical case studies. “Nuts, sluts, perverts” is Alexander Liazo’s phrase to refer to deviants from below like mental patients, sex workers and sexual outlaws. “Scandals” involve deviance from above, committed by authorities such as clergy abuse, official corruption and corporate malfeasance. Analyzing the range of underdog and elite forms of deviance in terms of disparities in their social constructions, criminal processing and dispensing of justice would enhance our understanding of structures of inequality and power.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a\r\nfew involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4101","ModuleTitle":"Practising Anthropology and Sociology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide honours students with a final opportunity to recollect, summarize and reorganise the disparate modules in their four years of studying anthropology and sociology. The broad philosophical and pragmatic questions addressed in this course are: What is meant by thinking anthropologically and sociologically? How does one put anthropologically nuanced and sociologically framed analysis and subsequently knowledge derived to work at different scales in institutional activities. How does one practise anthropology and sociology in everyday life? In short, what does it meant to be an anthropologist or a sociologist?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4201","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Social Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module maps out the main currents of contemporary social theories ranging from the legacy of the classical tradition, comparative-historical sociology, interpretative sociology, functionalism and neo-functionalism, rational choice, globalization theories and the macro-micro debates. In exploring the nature and status of social scientific theories we deal with the universalism/relativism debate and link it to the problems of globalized vs. indigenized social theories. This module is mounted for students with a keen interest in social theories.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \n\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC, or 28MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4206","ModuleTitle":"Urban Anthropology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the relevance and importance of anthropological approaches toward understanding urban life using the ethnographic field method. Issues to be critically examined include the construction and production of space and place in relation to the dynamic interplay of urban structures; the politics of gender, ethnicity, consumption, work and leisure; and processes that\n“globalise” cities and the urban nightlife. This module is useful for students who are interested in enhancing their analytical skills, conducting field ethnography and applying anthropology to analysing urban life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4209","ModuleTitle":"Interpretive Sociology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a methodology module which examines the various approaches to doing sociological interpretation. The methodological texts of major theorists form the reading material. The theorists studied include: Durkhiem, Weber, Foucault, Barthes, Freud and Habermas. The approaches to be examined include inter-subjective understanding, discursive analysis, semiotics, elements of psychoanalysis and Critical Theory. The aim of the module is to prepare students for the analysis of qualitative and textual data for their research projects, therefore, it will use students' research topics as substantive illustrations of the appropriateness of the different approaches.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4219","ModuleTitle":"Social Origins and Consequences of Financial Crises","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to the study of the causes and consequences of financial crises from a sociological perspective. The module will introduce\r\nstudents to major episodes of financial crises in history, with particular emphasis on crises in emerging and developing countries since the 1970s, the Great\r\nDepression, and the financial collapse of 2007-09. The focus of the module is in delineating the causal connections among inequality, class politics, accumulation patterns, the ascent of finance, globalization, and financial crises. The module surveys how financial crises affect domestic and international politics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4221","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Analysis of Human Rights","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Human rights are one of the most globalized, yet often vigorously contested, political values of our time. This course takes a critical and empirical approach and\r\nfocuses on the following human rights issues: the ontology of being human; relativist versus universalist positions on human rights issues; empirical case studies of human rights violations associated with ethnic conflict and civil war; minorities' rights; the rights of children; transnational capital, development and local community/ indigenous rights; and human rights, the state and the international system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4208A Comparative Analysis of Human Rights","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4222","ModuleTitle":"Body and Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a course that surveys the enormous intellectual growth of studies of the human body in sociology, anthropology and other social science disciplines. It\r\nwill focus on the diverse social meanings of the body situated within a range of social contexts. Sociocultural notions of the body are examined through analyses of corporeal experiences in relation to religion, the senses, health, spectacles,\r\ncommodification, technology, and other substantive dimensions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4208B Body and Society","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4224","ModuleTitle":"Welfare and Social Justice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The term justice is used with many different meanings. Social justice concerns justice as it refers to the societal distribution of scarce goods and necessary burdens. One of the most important aspects of social justice is the way in which societies deal with the collective provision of welfare for their members. Following a brief introduction to influential theories of justice, this course will look at the historical roots of the welfare state and at the central features of various presently existing welfare regimes. Cases will be drawn from Europe, the United States, and East Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4215D Welfare and Social Justice","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4227","ModuleTitle":"Gender, Sex and Power","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"All societies are organized around gender and sexuality. Everywhere, the sex/gender system has implications for the relative power of men and women in society. Human societies have a tendency toward patriarchy. Some societies are relatively gender-egalitarian. Others are strongly patriarchal. But none are strongly matriarchal. This module examines the social, cultural, psychological and biological arguments, including feminist and non-feminist theories for how and why sex and gender relate to the distribution of power in society. It examines these questions in terms of broad comparison across cultures, in evolutionary history, in modern state societies and in today’s transnational, globalizing world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4228","ModuleTitle":"Making Sense of Violence","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"What is violence? How is violence materialized, contested and reproduced? What can anthropology offer to understandings of violence? Exploring  phenomena ranging from war, genocide and terrorism to domestic abuse, poverty and crime, this course examines violence as a domain of cultural understanding and a mode of social action. Involving both overt and\r\nspectacular expressions and implicit and everyday forms, our understandings of violence will span the intimacy of the family, the nationalisms of states and the economics of global corporations. Through the comparison of cross-cultural ethnographies, we look critically at the theoretical, empirical, methodological and ethical implications of analysing violence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.25","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20\r\nor be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module requires students to conduct an independent research project on an approved topic under the supervision of an academic staff. The research project, which usually includes some fieldwork, will be submitted as an Honours Thesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-24-13.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of SC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"SC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"SC4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4880B","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Sociological Analysis of Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The topic is an advanced sociological analysis of Singapore society. Throughout the undergraduate years, sociology students would have read and thought about Singapore society in almost all the substantive modules they have taken. This module provides an opportunity to bring further focus and reflection on students’ knowledge of Singapore society. It aims to examine in depth the historical and ongoing developments of various social cultural institutions, public policies and everyday practices of contemporary Singapore society, including globalization, multiracialism, real estate speculation, family, NGOs and consumerism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCsin GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4881","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Health & Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses in detail selected healthcare issues that concern individuals, families, organizations and society. These issues are: (1) the ethical and policy aspects of healthcare delivery including organ donation and transplantation; (2) privacy and confidentiality in medical records and doctor-patient relations with particular attention to genetic testing and HIV/AIDS; (3) culture and lifestyle changes affecting perceptions of health and illness and health-related behaviour; and (4) social transformations in healing systems including the incorporation of traditional systems of healing into the formal health care services. Students with previous exposure to Medical Sociology are highly recommended to read this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20\r\nor be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4214 Selected Topics in Health and Society","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC5101","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed as an intermediate level of research methods in Sociology. The module covers the following key areas (a) theorising and conceptualization, (b) measurement (c) sampling approaches (d) quantitative research methods (including survey research, nonreactive research, \r\nand experimental research); (e) qualitative research methods (including interviewing andobservational techniques); (f) qualitative analysis (grounded theory); (g) quantitative analysis. Following the change in content, SC5101 will be retitled as “Graduate Research Methods”","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SC6101","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC5101R","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC5770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar for Masters students","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters students admitted from AY2010/2011. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SC6770","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6212","ModuleTitle":"Global Transformations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will examine the complexities and the challenges to global social order and peace. With global transformation and the emergence of an interdependent world society, there has been a proliferation of risks. From ecological crises to the intensification of poverty, social inequality and social exclusion to the conflicts and violence on ethnic and religious lines have made the world a risky place. Theories of globalization will be applied to examine the social contexts and consequences of these crises, risks and violence. Globalization will be viewed as a complex process of cultural clashes intersecting with modern economy and polity. Using an inter-disciplinary framework, the seminar will explore the possibilities of minimizing risks and violence in a new global social order. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SC6211A \r\n","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6224","ModuleTitle":"Producing Ethnography","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Ethnography is the central mode of documentation and representation in social and cultural anthropology. ‘Ethnography’, the detailed depiction of human social and cultural experiences and their focused analysis, can refer either to the process of conducting fieldwork and undertaking participant observation or the product of such research, in a written or a visual form. The module recognizes the diverse modes in which anthropologists represent their works – including in visual, oral and digital. The emphasis is on ethnographic writing/ representation in an effort to understand the various methodological, literary and conceptual choices made by authors in the process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Sociology in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Sociology Masters students are not allowed to read SC6660 to fulfill their coursework requirement. If they wish to read SC6660 in addition to the required coursework component, permission must first be sought from the Department’s Graduate Chair.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The\r\nmodule may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5001","ModuleTitle":"SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Systems Architecture deals with principles of implementation and evaluation of complex systems. Developing architecture is the most abstract function in system/product development. The course examines various notions of systems architecting (including aspects of organizational and information architecture) and offers principles and tools for its development. A wide variety of real-world case studies (including examples of transportation, utility, electronic, mechanical, enterprise, traditional information and document management systems, etc.) will be drawn upon. The course addresses issues such as dealing with legacy and change, enterprise-wide interoperability as well as support for knowledge management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5010","ModuleTitle":"Model-Based Systems Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is fast\r\nbecoming the industry standard for describing systems to\r\nsupport performance of key systems engineering tasks.\r\n\r\nThe module shows how a model-based view is fundamental to systems development. It describes the use of the four fundamental views of a system defined in SysML, for the purpose of performing SE tasks. It demonstrates how these views can be systematically developed using an MBSE methodology, and then used in requirements specification, architecting, trade-off analysis, testing and verification. The coverage also includes the transformation of SysML diagrams into executable models useful for systems-level analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DTS5725 Model-Based Systems Engineering","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5990","ModuleTitle":"SDM RESEARCH PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MT5910 LaunchPad: Experiential Entrepreneurship & MT5900 MOT Research Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE1101E","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia: A Changing Region","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Description Southeast Asia has been described as one of the 'crossroads of the world' - a place where people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds meet. The intermingling of people, the exchange of ideas and international commerce have been part of Southeast Asian life for centuries. This module surveys the broad currents of conflict, change and continuity across the region from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks at how Southeast Asian societies and political systems have changed over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. The module also looks at the way ethnic, religious, national and regional identities have been constructed, used and altered over time. The overall objective is to provide students with an introduction to different ways of exploring Southeast Asia and different experiences of living in the region.","CrossModule":",SSA1202","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK1008, GEM1008K, SSA1202, SS1203SE","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE2210","ModuleTitle":"Popular Culture in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Popular culture - in forms such as music, cinema and magazines - has been seen as a way for non-elite groups to make sense of their common experiences. In the modern era, these pop culture products have also been linked with mass-production and standardised, commercialised commodities which work to entertain and distract. However, more recent scholarship has seen popular culture as a possible means of contesting dominant ideologies. This module examines the debate by considering various forms of popular culture in Southeast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE4215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE2213","ModuleTitle":"Politics in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Political systems in Southeast display a great variety of characteristics. Some, for example, are authoritarian while others are democratic. Some appear stable while others are subject to tumultuous change. This module examines the historical background and the nature of political competition in different countries of the region: how various groups have succeeded or failed in gaining power, the institutions that structure political contests, and the ideas behind different political agendas. The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of politics in Southeast Asia with which we can revisit ongoing debates on such issues as democracy, legitimacy, stability and reform.","CrossModule":"SSA2207","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SE2281 or SSA2207 or SS2207SE, SC2207","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE2219","ModuleTitle":"Culture and Power in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"How do we understand culture, power and society in Southeast Asia?  This module introduces students to debates on culture and power in Southeast Asia with the aim of inculcating comparative and critical reflections on cultural formations in the region. Both classical and contemporary studies of Southeast Asian cultures will be examined in order to better identify central issues around Southeast Asian cultural transformations as well as newer theoretical understandings on the relationship between power, culture, and history.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE2221","ModuleTitle":"Old and New Music in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the variety of music in Southeast Asia, from traditional to pop, and contributes to students' understanding of the region. Lectures with audiovisual illustrations, which will emphasize cultural and contextual approaches, will be complemented by practical instruction in playing Javanese gamelan music. We will study the different musical aesthetics, changing cultural and social contexts and functions (from village and palace rituals to arts academies, the cassette industry, and concerts), musical and cultural interaction, and the changing musical ?landscape? of Southeast Asia. The course is appropriate both for students interested in Southeast Asian culture, and anyone who likes music.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE2227","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Gardens: History and Symbolism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide a historical introduction to Southeast Asian gardens, describe their situation and plan, and explore their aesthetic value (gardens as\r\nplaces of pleasure). Their philosophical significance (garden, microcosm, place of meditation) is equally important but less well known. Artificial gardens have existed in Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Bali, Vietnam, Myanmar) since the seventh century. They contain Chinese and Indian influences, but exemplify a Southeast Asian view of the universe in microcosm. Gardens are a significant but overlooked medium of Southeast Asian symbolic representation. Persian,\r\nIndian, Chinese, and Japanese gardens will be invoked to provide context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE2660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This Independent Study Module is specially designed for the Semester-in-SEA programme at the SEASP in order to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies. \n\nWe seek to develop three skills that could only be most fruitfully realised in a fieldwork context away from the campus environment. These are namely: the ability to conduct fieldwork; utilising a Southeast Asian language for academic study; and first-hand engagement with research methodological issues. Beyond the ability of writing a logical essay learnt in campus, the student will develop in-depth academic research capabilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-4-2-2","Prerequisite":"Students should:  have completed a minimum of 12 MC in Southeast Asian Studies; and  have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their Major.  read or waived from: LAB 1201 & LAB 2201; LAT 1201 & LAT2201; or LAV1201 and LAV2201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3214","ModuleTitle":"Heritage and Heritagescapes in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides critical knowledge of the historical, natural, political and socio-cultural ‘work’ underlying the making, management and marketing of heritage(scapes) in Southeast Asia. It begins by focusing on relevant concepts, before considering the contemporary material, symbolic and social uses and impacts of heritage(scapes) within the region. It offers a broad overview of how (spatial) practices, ideas, policies and technologies have been mobilised for multiple purposes, and discusses issues that emerge when planning for, and promoting, this heritage for diverse populations. Ultimately, heritage(scapes) here are also conceptualised as veritable lens to understand and further enhance Southeast Asian societies today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3216","ModuleTitle":"Migration and Diaspora in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module focuses on migrants in Southeast Asian countries from the historical-anthropological perspectives. Discussions include the concepts and patterns of migration in the region, the factors that give rise to migrations, for example, economic hardship and poverty, ethnic conflict, colonialism, political independence and the formation of modern nation-states, and the impact on both the home and host countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3230","ModuleTitle":"Seen and Unseen: Explorations in Balinese Theatre","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This class introduces students to classical theatre in Bali, Indonesia. Bali is an island well-known for its varied theatrical genres from sacred trance séances to masked dances that tell stories from Balinese history. In this class, students will learn not only the various theatrical forms on the island but also their history, ritual and social roles and transformations. Emphasis is placed on the classical genres of gambuh and topeng and students will learn how to stage a performance as Balinese actors do.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3232","ModuleTitle":"Death and Dying in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Southeast Asians have been fascinated with the idea of death and dying for centuries. In fact, almost all Southeast Asian cultures and communities have developed highly intricate and complex ideas, ceremonies and rituals for all activities associated with death and dying. This module enables students to understand and demystify the topic of death and dying in Southeast Asia from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks into how various communities, medical institutions, commercial enterprises and religious groups in the region cope and understand death and dying in order to further understand Southeast Asia, one of the most complex regions in the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3550","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Studies Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length and take place within organisations or companies located in Singapore or Southeast Asian countries. Internships with organisations or companies in Southeast Asian countries will occur during the semester-in-SEA programme at the SEASP. \n\nAll internships are vetted and approved by the SEASP, have relevance to the major in Southeast Asian Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"All internships must include a minimum of 120 hours, accumulated during one period.","Prerequisite":"Students should:  have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Southeast Asian Studies; and  have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 module. [Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This Independent Study Module is specially designed for the Semester-in-SEA programme at the SEASP in order to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies. \n\nWe seek to develop three skills that could only be most fruitfully realised in a fieldwork context away from the campus environment. These are: the ability to conduct fieldwork; utilising a Southeast Asian language for academic study; and first-hand engagement with research methodological issues. \n\nThe student is expected to develop more reflexive research capacity and present a seminar at the end of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-4-2-2","Prerequisite":"Students should:  have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Southeast Asian Studies; and  have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their Major.  read or waived from: LAB 1201 & LAB 2201; LAT 1201 & LAT2201; or LAV1201 and LAV2201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4101","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia Studies: Theory and Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module prepares Honours students for their thesis exercise, particularly in the choice of analytical framework and appropriate research design. Students are introduced to various ideas about 'theory' and 'practice' in research on Southeast Asia. Different disciplinary approaches are compared and evaluated in terms of the way they formulate research questions, conceptualise research design and measure evidence. Attention will also be paid to modes of writing and representation adopted in texts under study. Seminar discussions are aimed at helping students think critically about the suitability of various approaches to their own research interests.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE, or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"All NON SE major and NON GL major students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4210","ModuleTitle":"Ancient Kingdoms of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Historical sources (writing) and archaeology (material culture) give very different perspectives on the development of civilisations. This module follows the development of classical civilisations in Southeast Asia from the first to the 16th centuries A.D. Data from archaeological excavations are utilised to create a picture of the achievements of early historic peoples of the region in such areas as the formation of kingdoms and cities; trade; architecture; and warfare. Relations with China and India are also analysed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on Honours track. \r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4217","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia in the Global Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Southeast Asia has been linked to the rest of the world through various channels: historically through colonisation, geographically by land, water and air, economically through trade, financial capital, technology and foreign aid, politically through regional and international organisations, and culturally through human mobility. This module examines these linkages and the various factors that have influenced them particularly in terms of the national, regional and international policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE or 28MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4226","ModuleTitle":"Doing Ethnography in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with both methodological and theoretical guidance for doing critical ethnography in Southeast Asia. Students will systematically learn about the fundamentals of practising ethnography in Southeast Asia and consider philosophical-theoretical, disciplinary and ethical issues underpinning each stage of the ethnographic process.Different forms of ethnographic texts on Southeast Asia (including films) will be introduced and students will learn how to critically evaluate ethnographies. Students will have the opportunity to directly apply what they learn to their own research projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in SE or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on Honours track.\n\nCohort 2012 onwards:\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE or 28MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students are required to conduct research on a Southeast Asian topic under the supervision of a member of staff. Topics will be chosen by students in consultation with staff. The length of the honours thesis should not exceed 12,000 words. The honours thesis is equivalent to three modules.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SE major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of SE major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"SE4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5151","ModuleTitle":"APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Important contributions to the study of Southeast Asia in fields as diverse as archaeology and history, ethnography and anthropology, economics and political economy, and sociology and geography are surveyed in this module.  It seeks both to familiarize students with the contributions of these disciplines to various contemporary and historical understandings of the region and with the assumptions and interests inherent in those understandings.  The module is required of all Master's (coursework and research) students in their first year of enrolment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5201","ModuleTitle":"Supervised Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a dedicated research module for MA coursework students designed to enable them to complete a research-based thesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-20-0","Prerequisite":"i. Approval of Departmental Graduate Coursework Selection Committee.\r\nii. Must achieve “B” grade in SE5151.\r\niii. Must have completed at least 4 modules with minimum CAP of 4.0.","Preclusion":"SE5660 Independent Study","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5221","ModuleTitle":"Landscapes of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of the diversity of peoples and places in\nSoutheast Asia, with the aim of examining its regional identity. It is grounded conceptually in the notion of “landscape”, situated across multiple scales of reality from the local to the global. Empirically, aspects of material and  on-material cultures and dimensions of Southeast Asia will be discussed, including the economy, religion, environment and politics. The potential and limits\nof “landscape geography” in critically understanding Southeast Asia will also be assessed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GE5214","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE5221R","ModuleTitle":"Landscapes of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of the diversity of peoples and places in Southeast Asia, with the aim of examining its regional identity. It is grounded conceptually in the notion of “landscape”, situated across multiple scales of reality from the local to the global. Empirically, aspects of material and non-material cultures and dimensions of Southeast Asia will be discussed, including the economy, religion, environment and politics. The potential and limits of “landscape geography” in critically understanding Southeast Asia will also be assessed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5222","ModuleTitle":"THE ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the various forms of visual and performing arts in contemporary Southeast Asia in their contexts. While the different art practices, notions, institutions, and art worlds discussed in the module may be labelled traditional, tribal, modern, or contemporary, none of these terms fully expresses how each artistic phenomenon continues the artistic/cultural history of the region and at the same time is part of the contemporary artistic, cultural, and social landscape. The module explores these and other issues through studying specific cases. The focus is on the present, but historical background will important to understanding the current situation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5222R","ModuleTitle":"THE ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the various forms of visual and performing arts in contemporary Southeast Asia in their contexts. While the different art practices, notions, institutions, and art worlds discussed in the module may be labelled traditional, tribal, modern, or contemporary, none of these terms fully expresses how each artistic phenomenon continues the artistic/cultural history of the region and at the same time is part of the contemporary artistic, cultural, and social landscape. The module explores these and other issues through studying specific cases. The focus is on the present, but historical background will important to understanding the current situation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE5247","ModuleTitle":"Country Studies: Vietnam","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Vietnam is a country of apparent contradictions, where a ruling Communist party espouses freemarket economics, a young and optimistic population traces its origins back more than 4000 years, and a sustained engagement with China coexists with a fierce commitment to national independence. This module makes sense of some of these contradictions by exploring key issues in Vietnam’s past and present such as imperialism, nationalism, regionalism, Confucianism, colonial rule, war, Communism, economic reform, and the environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5247R","ModuleTitle":"Country Studies: Vietnam","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Vietnam is a country of apparent contradictions, where a ruling Communist party espouses freemarket economics, a young and optimistic population traces its origins back more than 4000 years, and a sustained engagement with China coexists with a fierce commitment to national independence. This module makes sense of some of these contradictions by exploring key issues in Vietnam’s past and present such as imperialism, nationalism, regionalism, Confucianism, colonial rule, war, Communism, economic reform, and the environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE5201 Supervised Research Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG4206","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Integration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this course are to teach students the different technologies that are currently being used to meet the integration needs of organizations, to show how to perform architectural analysis, design and implementation for an enterprise integration solution, to identify possible architectural options and determine the most suitable option for a given business scenario, and how to plan and manage integration. Topics covered in the course include fundamental concepts of Enterprise Integration; an overview of critical technologies; Integration Methodology, B2B Integration, and Web Services for Enabling Integration. There will be a Design/Programming assignment.  This course is intended for IT professionals who are involved in developing or integrating enterprise-wide applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5101","ModuleTitle":"Software Analysis & Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"SG5101-1 Object-Oriented Requirements & Analysis\r\nThe objectives of this module are to introduce students to OO development. The OO lifecycle will be illustrated using the Rational Unified Process (RUP). The course describes the RUP OOAD method and how to use the Rational CASE tools; The course also describes the various activities and artifacts created during OO requirements analysis, including creating the user requirement specification, Requirements modeling: and developing the Use Case model, creating the domain object model. The course then goes to describe analysis modeling, including constructing the analysis object model and assigning operations. There will be an OO Requirements and analysis assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5101-2 Object Oriented Design & Implementation\r\nThe objectives of this module are to teach students how to design and implement OO systems. The course will begin by revisiting the OO lifecycle, and concentrating on design and implementation issues. The course will then describe details of design modeling, including construction of the design object model, how to assign attributes; and constructing interaction diagrams; Advanced issues such as interacting with RDBMS, the relationship with Client/Server implementations and distributed computing are also explored. Finally implementing RUP projects, with examples of RUP projects moving into Java are given. There will be an OO implementation assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-9.2-5","Prerequisite":"SG4101 BASIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5103","ModuleTitle":"SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"SG5103-1 Software Quality Engineering\r\nThe objective of this course is to provide an introduction to Software quality engineering It begins by describing features of modern quality thinking, including Deming?s 14 Points It then gives an overview of CMM and compares CMM and ISO9001; The course covers the following topics: Planning for Quality; Software Quality Assurance Activities in the Software Life Cycle; Quality Factors; Quality Metrics; Quality Roles and Responsibilities, Quality Policies and Quality audits. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5103-2 Software Quality Management Systems\r\nThe objective of this course is to provide an introduction to SQMS and ISO9001:2000. It describes how to conduct a pre-assessment. It then focuses on developing an SQMS. In particular it describes Quality manual development, the quality system framework, life cycle activities, supporting activities,. There is a quality manual development assignment, quality audit assignments and pre-assessment assignments. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5103-3 Peer Reviews\r\nThe objective of this course is to teach how to perform Peer Reviews. It provides an overview of Peer reviews, and describes Rules, Source Documents and Kin; the Software Inspection Process, and Inspection roles and responsibilities; Software Inspection Defect classifications; Defect Logging, Peer Review Follow-up. There is a peer review assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5003-4 Software Testing\r\nThe objective of this course is to teach how to effectively test software Topics covered in the course include; Purpose of Testing; Functional and Quality Testing; Testing Techniques; Tool Support for Testing; Success Criteria; Defect Tracking and Defect Cause Analysis. This module is compulsory for all SE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-9.2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5116","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5208","ModuleTitle":"Object Oriented Design Patterns","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this course will be to advance the use of OO design patterns in software development. The course will explain how the use of OO design patterns will improve the transition from Object Oriented analysis to design, and will generally improve Object Oriented implementation. The course will Introduce design patterns, and will show how Design Patterns work using a Case Study. The course will also describe Object Oriented Design Principles and will include Design Pattern Programming Workshops using C++, Java, C#, etc. The course will also cover Web-based Application Patterns and will finally describe the benefits of Design Patterns. There will be a design/programming project. This course is intended for OO designers/developers who wish to use advanced techniques to develop OO systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5209","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Java","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to teach students about building Enterprise applications. Design challenges and issues that need to be considered will be discussed. Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) as a solution to build Enterprise application will be introduced. J2EE is a framework for building robust, secure and scalable applications. It simplifies the development of enterprise applications using servlet, JSP and EJB technologies to create robust and dynamic web applications, build reusable business objects and services that can be shared across the enterprise. This course will also teach how J2EE implements security and transaction features necessary for typical web-based e-commerce applications. There will be a design/programming project. This course is intended for OO designers/developers who wish to develop enterprise Java applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5211","ModuleTitle":"Business Process Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course applies the principles of engineering and management to business processes with the aim of enhancing customer value. Business Process Management (BPM) involves analyzing, automating, deploying, monitoring and maintaining business processes on a continuous basis. Focusing on the criticality of business processes, the course uses BPM as an approach to reduce the gap between business intent and execution. By taking a simulation based approach the course teaches techniques to analyze, design, deploy and digitize business processes. This is further enriched by coverage of industry specific process frameworks. Finally, the role of business processes in the overall services architecture is covered to provide a holistic perspective","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5221","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Independent Work 2","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-1-5-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5225","ModuleTitle":"Architecting Software Solutions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip the participants with knowledge to build robust, scalable and maintainable software architectures. The participant will get to understand how the solution architecture fits into the broader context of\r\nsoftware development and enterprise architectures of the organization. The syllabus focuses on the understanding of architectural concepts, software qualities such as availability, performance and security and reusing of\r\narchitectural patterns. By combining lectures with scenario based workshops, the participant will apply the patterns and software qualities with respect to Web and middleware architectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"While there is no module pre-requisites, the student is\r\nexpected to have knowledge in the following topics:\r\n- Java (preferred) or .NET Programming\r\n- Object Oriented Design","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG5228","ModuleTitle":"Digital Innovation and Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The next lap in IT Requirements Engineering will involve emerging Service Models. Such models involve value being co-created with and by both producers as well as consumers of the Service. The concept of value in use replaces the more traditional value in exchange.\r\nHelped by participatory technologies, co-created value may be derived not just from collaboration but also from collective intelligence.\r\nThis module will cover the Service Innovation and Design spectrum from conception through design and implementation with key references to frameworks, models, patterns, methodologies, techniques and best practices. Topics are backed by practice workshops to hone the foundational knowledge and skills for the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"6.5-0-0-10-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG5236","ModuleTitle":"Machine Learning for Software Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a thorough introduction to machine learning, datamining, and statistical pattern recognition. Topics include: \n\n(i) Supervised learning (parametric/non-parametric algorithms, support vector machines, kernels, neural networks).  \n(ii) Unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction, recommender systems).  \n(iii) Best practices in machine learning (bias/variance theory; innovation process in machine learning and AI).  \n\nExtensive programming workshops are included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-1.0-0-3.0-2.0","Prerequisite":"Programming skills.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5237","ModuleTitle":"Secure Software Life Cycle","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"In light of heightened information security concerns, organisations are looking at security as part of software development and lifecycle. Without Security involvement, applications can be developed that create major security exposures. Such security flaws, if discovered late, can result in applications having to be redeveloped, or can force reliance on expensive, inflexible security solutions to be added.\r\n\r\nSecurity education provides application developers knowledge and awareness to avoid developing insecure applications. This course details security measures that must be put in different phases of software lifecycle, from\r\nrequirements, design to acceptance phases as well as deployment maintenance and ultimately disposal.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"There are no hard prerequisites in terms of existing courses, but students are expected to have basic knowledge of software development techniques and the software development lifecycle.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5002","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals in Industrial Safety","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides basic industrial and process safety knowledge for safety practitioners. It covers the life-cycle (birth-to-death principle) approach in preventing safety problems in industry. Introductory techniques to risk management such as hazard identification, risk assessment, risk evaluation and risk treatment will be covered. Concepts on system safety, inherently safe design, equipment/process reliability, redundancy and common cause failures in the prevention of industrial accidents will also be taught.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"1 or 2 years of basic chemistry; some working experience","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5101","ModuleTitle":"INDUSTRIAL TOXICOLOGY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course covers the absorption of chemicals into human bodies, their bio-transformation, excretion and adverse effects on the target organs. Other topics cover including toxicological studies and the application of toxicological information in the prevention of occupational diseases in the workplace.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5102","ModuleTitle":"OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course covers human capability and job demands. The principles of job design and analysis, and their application in the prevention of occupational disorders arising from the mismatch worker and job will be covered. Other topics cover including anthropometry, biomechanics, work physiology and work psychology, job factors and environmental factors in occupational disorders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5107","ModuleTitle":"INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5202","ModuleTitle":"QUANTIFIED RISK ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5204","ModuleTitle":"SAFETY ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5205","ModuleTitle":"Incident Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the fundamentals of incident management, essential for effective industrial incident management covering: Incident Command System; Emergency Leadership, Emergency Risk Management; Mutual Aid & Joint Operations; Crisis Organization & Management; Response Functions & Priorities; Media Management; Scene Safety & Security; Damage Assessment; Salvage & Repair; Business Continuity; Employee Assistance; Incident Investigation;\r\nCleanup & Restoration; and Incident Termination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"SH5203 – Emergency Planning","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SH5403","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5404","ModuleTitle":"Safety Health and Environmental Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5113","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations of intervention and management covered in SLP 5110 and SLP 5111 and previous modules. Students will undertake an intensive block (5-6 weeks) of direct clinical experience in one clinic, either in a hospital or a community setting, under the supervision of an experienced speech and language pathologist. The focus of this third placement will be on the continued development of clinical skills in planning and carrying out intervention with adult and/or paediatric clients with communication and/or swallowing impairment. If considered appropriate by\r\ntheir supervising clinician, students may progress to independent management of one client at entry level by end of placement.In addition, students will participate in a 30-hour direct clinical experience involving assessment and clinical management of clients, from one of a range of specific client groups over an approximately 6 week period.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"SLP 5101- SLP 5112 or equivalent with permission of the\r\nProgramme Director","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5114","ModuleTitle":"INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT - CHILDREN 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5115","ModuleTitle":"INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT - ADULTS 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5116","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH PROJECT 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5117","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ISSUES","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5118","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"management of majority of caseload at entry-level competence by\r\nend of placement","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"SLP 5101- SLP 5117 or equivalent with permission of the\r\nProgramme Director","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SN1101E","ModuleTitle":"South Asia : People, Culture, Develop'm","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to contemporary South Asia in terms of the significant features of social, cultural and economic life. It will discuss the physical and human resources of the region and give an overview of developments at the outset of the new century. The films, the literature and the arts of the region will be introduced throughout the module to provide a wealth of illustration of the changing patterns of life of the people of the seven nations of South Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2234","ModuleTitle":"Gender and Society in South Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to expose students to women's position and gender discrimination in South Asia, relating these to broader aspects of society, economy and culture. Comparisons with the students' own experiences, leading to appreciation of cross-cultural perspectives on women and gender, are part of the envisaged learning outcomes. Topics covered include women's position in the family and the kin-group, the market, social and political institutions, violence and trafficking, feminist critiques, activism and resistance, cinematic and literary expressions. The module would be of general interest to all students concerned about women's position and gender, as well those interested in South Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2261","ModuleTitle":"The Emergence of Contemporary South Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2274","ModuleTitle":"South Asian Cultures: An Introduction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Popular culture as an academic subject provides a compelling lens to analyse a vast range of topics from family life and urbanisation to leisure and ethics. This module focuses on the different patterns of culture and their mutual exchange in South Asia, through study of a variety of media like art, theatre, TV, advertising, and cinema, in order to arrive at a general understanding of the cultural situation in contemporary South Asia, and to gain deeper insight into emerging trends and fashions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2275","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Tamil Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to enhance the student's ability to comprehend texts on various subjects as well as to communicate effectively their views on complex issues. Various kinds of text types will be used, including commentaries and abstract discourses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Pass in 'AO' Level Tamil","Preclusion":"SN2291","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3223","ModuleTitle":"International Relations of South Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the International Relations of the South Asian region. It looks at intra-regional relations, the impact of domestic politics on foreign policy, issues of conflict and cooperation and the role of external powers in the region. The foreign policy behaviour of India and Pakistan in particular will be considered. Key issues like the Kashmir conflict, nuclearization of South Asia and terrorism will be explored. The increasing significance of the South Asian region in the emerging global order, regional integration and inter-regional relations will also be analysed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3261","ModuleTitle":"Exile, Indenture, IT: Global South Asians","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the background leading to the mass migration of the South Asians to Southeast Asia in the nineteenth century, and examines their economic, political and cultural contributions towards the development of the Southeast Asian countries in the twentieth century. It will also examine the roles played by South Asian communities living outside the region in the globalisation of South Asian economies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3281","ModuleTitle":"The Story of Indian Business","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module is about the history of business in India and its significance in the contemporary context. The lectures will be based on historical analysis and effects of the colonial enterprise, different business communities and their networks, post-colonial approaches and changes in the socio-political and\r\neconomic trajectories. It gives students opportunities to look into the traditional big business houses and corporations and the subsequent changes in the present generations, and also into the emerging paradigms of new production networks and their relevance in the South Asian economies as well as in Asia and the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3550","ModuleTitle":"Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the South Asian Studies Programe, have relevance to the major in South Asian Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Please see remarks","Prerequisite":"Students should have completed a minimum of 24 MCs in SN coded and SN recognised modules; and have declared South Asian Studies as their Major","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules (Note: Students who change majors may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN4101","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to the Study of South Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The module will provide a basis for a close study of the foundations of the study of South Asia, particularly in the three areas around which the Programme operates: historical and political; cultural and religious; and social and economic.  It will look closely at the work of major figures in order to provide an understanding of important shifts in the study of the region.  These studies will include work on historical writing in colonial and postcolonial times, the rise of village studies, the development of the significant scholarly work on South Asian religions and caste, and the nature of the colonial and postcolonial economies of the region. Thus, the module will provide a basis for understanding the literature in the three areas of study and the major advances that have taken place in the study of South Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SN, or 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SN, or 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL or GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis will normally be done in the second semester of the student’s final year. A qualified student intending to undertake the Honours Thesis will be expected to consult a prospective supervisor in the preceding semester for guidance on the selection of a topic and the preparation of a research proposal. The research proposal will be in an area of South Asian Studies in which the student has the necessary background and will be discussed with the supervisor. The supervisor will provide guidance to the student in conducting researching and writing the thesis of 10,000 to 12,000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2015 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SN major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of SN major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"SN4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in South Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in South Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP1541","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Science Communication through Popular Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The SP1541 module aims to equip students with the relevant knowledge and skills of how to communicate complex scientific content in ways that are comprehensible and accessible to non-experts. The module presents principles and strategies to deepen students’ understanding of the differences between scientific academic texts such as research reports and popular science genres such as science news articles (Haupt, 2014). Students will be exposed to popular science texts in various scientific disciplines, which will serve as the basis for group discussions, individual presentations and the writing of science news articles targeted at the educated non-specialist audience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students from Cohort 2015 and after. If students are required to take ES1000 (Foundation Academic English) and ES1103 (English for Academic Purposes), they must complete them before taking SP1541.","Preclusion":"Those who have taken SP1203, ENV1202, SP2171, ES1541, UTown and USP writing modules, ES1601 are precluded from taking SP1541.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP2171","ModuleTitle":"Discovering Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is a series of lectures conducted to improve students’ computational, modelling and communication skill as an integral part of the Integrated Science\r\nCurriculum. Students are also required to engage in small-group discussions and undertake focused literature surveys on special topics of their choice within the four major themes in the Integrated Science Curriculum of the Special Programme in Science, namely Atoms to Molecules, The Cell, The Earth and The Universe. Students will read this module in Semester I and Semester II of their first year of study, with a 4-MC workload over two semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP2173","ModuleTitle":"Atoms to Molecules","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This is the first module of an interdisciplinary program covering nature at different scales from “Atoms to Molecules”, “The Cells”, “The Earth” and “The Universe”. “Atoms to Molecules” strives to answer a simple question: “How do atoms come together to produce the vibrant diversity observed in the physical, chemical and biological world?”\r\n\r\nTo this end we follow mans’ quest to understand the atom, the development of ‘quantum mechanics’ and how this leads to our understanding of molecules as collections of atoms. We will also visit the development of techniques that probe the microscopic domain and use some of them (spectroscopy, tunnelling microscopy) in hands-on experiments. We will conclude by studying novel, cutting edge topics such as fullerenes and graphene.\r\n\r\nExtensive use of computational tools (e.g. MATHEMATICA) will be made for simulations and surmounting mathematical barriers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-1-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SP3172","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Science Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module serves to initiate students into the arena of scientific investigation and is taken concurrently with SP2171. Students get to design and to conduct laboratory experiments under the supervision of mentors.  The focus of this module parallels closely to that of SP2171. Here, students are strongly encouraged to undertake projects that mirror their chosen topics in SP2171. With the inter-disciplinary flavour, this module provides an avenue for students from several disciplines to work together and it also lays the foundation for further work in experimental science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3202","ModuleTitle":"Evidence in Forensic Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to Singapore’s basic criminal laws, evidence and procedures. The module also focuses on the scene of the crime and evidence found there. Topics include crime scene protocols, recognition,  collection and preservation of evidence. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"GEK1542 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3203","ModuleTitle":"Aquatic Ecology Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the module is to provide students with handson research experience in aquatic ecology; the design, execution and analysis of surveys and experiments. Emphasis is placed on how quantitative scientific methods are applied to study aquatic ecosystems incorporating both theory and practice. The theory is primarily in the form of ecological survey planning and aquatic experimental design. The practical component provides the skills necessary to conduct real aquatic ecology research and present findings. The module covers hypothesis formulation, analytical methods and procedures specific to aquatic systems, as well as the use of statistical information for making ecological inferences. Awareness will be developed of what types of research are realistic given time, skill and budget constraints.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"LSM2251 Ecology and Environment or GE2229 Water and Environment","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SP4261","ModuleTitle":"Articulating Probability and Statistics in Court","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Probability and statistics provide powerful tools for\nquantifying the weight of forensic evidence. These\nquantities often come along with associated assumptions\nand need to be interpreted and articulated in a manner that\nis easily understood. Students will learn the necessary\nprobability and statistical techniques in quantifying forensic\nevidence and error evaluation metrics. The fallacies and\nerrors in interpreting results of selected forensic topics such\nas paternity testing and representative drug sampling will be\ncovered. Additionally, students will learn the art of\narticulating these quantitative findings to non-scientists\nthrough real case studies involving DNA evidence, illegal\ndrugs, forensic toxicology and criminalistics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"LSM1306 Forensic Science or with department approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP4262","ModuleTitle":"Forensic Human Identification","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Ever wondered how DNA Evidence makes its way from the\ncrime scene to the courtroom? This module is delivered in\nan interactive seminar-style format, where students will\nexperience first-hand challenges and practical usage\nrelating to Forensic DNA Evidence. Students will undergo\npracticals to learn the entire chain of forensic DNA\ntechniques, from collection, characterisation, and storage to\nprocessing DNA Evidence. Students will also play the role\nof expert witnesses for the prosecution or defence based on\nevidence gathered at mock trials. Students will appreciate\nthe importance of DNA as part of a toolkit used for\nindividualisation in forensic investigations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"LSM1306 Forensic Science or with department approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2101","ModuleTitle":"Public Health and Epidemiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"Epidemiology is the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined human populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, and provides evidence that impact on both personal decisions about our lives and public policy for preventing and controlling diseases in the population. In this module, we will cover key concepts in epidemiology, including how we measure disease burden, how we study risk factors for disease, how we evaluate interventions like new vaccines and therapies, and how to critically appraise research evidence to inform public health policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2102","ModuleTitle":"Lifestyle, Behaviour and Public Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of important behavioural lifestyle factors (Smoking, Diet, Physical Activity, Alcohol, and Sexual Behaviour) and their impact on individual and population health. It introduces principles of behavioural change and health promotion and how they apply to behavioural lifestyle factors and disease prevention. Students participating in this module will develop a theoretical understanding of health behaviour and its application to behaviour change approaches. They will also learn to consider effectiveness and ethics of health promotion strategies in the context of discussed lifestyle factors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2105","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Global Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"Over the past decade global health has evolved from buzzword to discipline, attracting interest from governments, academic institutions and funding organizations. But, what is “global health”?\r\n\r\nAlthough we have made enormous progress in improving health status over the past 50 years, the progress has been uneven. Why?\r\n\r\nBy examining major global health challenges, programs and policies, students will analyze current and emerging global health priorities, including communicable and noncommunicable diseases, health inequity, health systems, and major global initiatives for disease prevention.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2106","ModuleTitle":"Health in the Later Years","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"Singapore has one of the fastest ageing population in Asia and ageing populations are an international phenomenon. To prepare for an aged society, there is a need to understand the wide breadth and complex nature of ageing\r\nwhich impacts the health, physical, functional, social, psychological and economic aspects of an older person. Students will gain a basic overview of the aging population and its increasing relevance for health, social and economic planning and policy, both in Singapore and internationally. Other areas covered include demographgy of ageing, normal and abnormal ageing, common ageingrelated diseases, health and social services and policies for older persons, and medico-legal and ethical issues of care for the older persons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2107","ModuleTitle":"Social Determinants of Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"What are the social and economic determinants of health? How do meanings of ‘health’ differ across populations and communities? This module adopts a multi-disciplinary approach in examining the different understandings of ‘health’ in society, via thinking critically about real-world health issues and their management. Drawing from disciplines such as medical anthropology, urban sociology and human geography, students will investigate how ‘health’ implicates – and is implicated by – the lives of individuals and societies. This module explores contemporary technological, ethical, political and cultural debates in health, healing and well-being, and is open to students from all disciplines and backgrounds.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH3101","ModuleTitle":"Biostatistics for Public Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce the entire biostatistical data analysis workflow in public health, from data management to data analysis and the interpretation of results, translating data into reliable and consumable information for knowledge discovery in public health. Particular emphasis on the application of regression models in public health without the mathematical details and the proficiency in using statistical software (SPSS) to perform data analysis, integrating biostatistics, computer applications and public health for improving the health of mankind.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"i. BN2102 Bioengineering Data Analysis\nii. DSC2008 Business Analytics – Data and Decisions\niii. EC2303 Foundations for Econometrics\niv. PL2131 Research and Statistical Methods I\nv. PR1142 Pharmaceutical Statistics\nvi. PR2103 Pharmacostatistics\nvii. SC3209 Data Analysis in Social Research\nviii. ST1131 Introduction to Statistics\nix. ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences\nx. 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The second part of the semester will shift to a macroeconomic perspective on systems and policy, and the third will conclude with a discussion the economic evaluation of health technologies and public health interventions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH3109","ModuleTitle":"Designing Public Health Programmes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This skill-based module introduces students to the planning and designing of health interventions and public health programmes. It provides the theoretical constructs that underpin the development of public health programmes, as well as provides students the opportunity to design a real programme for a specific identified health issue for implementation by a local organisation. The theoretical knowledge and practical skills developed in this module include being able to analyse any given health situation or problem, perform a baseline (via real field exercise), identify and prioritise possible interventions, and develop plans for implementation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"1. GEK1900 Public Health in Action; AND \r\n2. SPH2101 Public Health and Epidemiology","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5001","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Public Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module motivates and introduces topics, issues and\napproaches that will be further developed in the MPH\nprogramme. It will focus on the origins, history and present\nstate of public health in Singapore and globally and its\nunderpinning ideals. Public health ethics, social-ecological\ndeterminants of health, and numeracy skills to make sense of\nrisk and assess disease burden will be covered. Public health\nevidence-based and systems approach to solving complex\npublic health problems with appropriate research methods\nwill also be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"6-32-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5002","ModuleTitle":"Public Health Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the foundational\nknowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics, and introduces\nstudents to the key principles of qualitative research\nmethods. Students will learn how to quantify the burden of\ndisease in populations, identify potential risk factors, develop\nand test hypotheses. Key considerations for the design of\nobservational, interventional, and screening studies, and\nbasic skills related to the analyses and interpretation of data\nfrom such studies will be emphasised. Students will gain an\nappreciation of the complementary nature of qualitative and\nquantitative research methodologies in answering public\nhealth questions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-3-3-0-11","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology and CO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5003","ModuleTitle":"Health Behaviour and Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module applies concepts and methods in social and behavioural sciences to evaluate and inform development of health promotion policies, programmes and services. It provides students with the principles and skills to address the social, psychological and environmental factors influencing behaviour and behaviour change. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to apply commonly used behavioural theories and models to change and evaluate behaviour at the individual, group and community level for the development of effective public health promotion interventions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5203 Lifestyle and Behavior in Health and Disease","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5004","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Health Policy and Policy Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with an overview of health\nsystems and the origin, development, and the various\ncomponents that make up an effective health policy.\nTheoretical frameworks and concepts will be introduced to\nhelp students understand and analyse health policies and\nthe challenges faced by stakeholders in the health system.\nThrough a mix of lectures, in-class group discussion, and\ngroup work with case studies, students will describe,\nanalyse and develop health policy solutions for common\npublic health problems faced by Singapore and regional\ncountries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5104 Health Policy & Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5005","ModuleTitle":"Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module is both a practice as well as a seminar\ncourse. Module requirements are fulfilled by planning and\nconducting a project in cooperation with an advisor over\nthe course of 6 - 12 months. The project should involve\ncollection of primary data, or an in-depth analysis of\nsecondary data, and should be in the student’s selected\nfocus area, if they’ve chosen one.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-1-0-12-6","Prerequisite":"SPH5002 Public Health Research Methods; OR\nCO5102 Principles of Epidemiology and \nCO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods","Preclusion":"CO5210 Practicum","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5204","ModuleTitle":"Nutrition and Health - Fundamentals and Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concepts and principles underlying nutrition in relation to health and diseases, so as to better understand and address population nutrition challenges. Content areas include an overview of nutrition as a major determinant of health and disease; methods to assess nutritional status; maternal and child health through the lens of a life course perspective; nutrition during ageing and evaluation of effective nutritional interventions. This class will include discussion of nutrition policies and strategies, multi-sectoral approaches and the importance of public- partnerships aimed at preventing chronic diseases.\n\nThere will be a strong emphasis on gaining practical skills in dietary assessments, critical appraisal of scientific literature and media articles relating to diet and nutrition and communication of nutritional science to the public. The teaching approach involves class interaction and provides opportunities for self-reflection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5229 Nutrition and Health","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5304","ModuleTitle":"Occupational Ergonomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module covers both ergonomics/human factors and\nbasic work physiology. It emphasises the practical aspects\nof how to fit the worker to the job and how to fit the job to\nthe worker and the need for a multifactorial approach to\nthe study of ergonomics/human factors.\nThe basic principles of human, work and environmental\nfactors related to occupational disease and work related\nillness will be discussed.\nCommon issues related to work and stress, work and\nperformance will also be covered in the lectures.\nWork place assessments will also be stressed to evaluate\nvarious ergonomic factors in the implementation of a\nworkplace ergonomics programme and the investigation of\nwork-related accidents.\nIn addition to lectures and tutorials, case studies from\nindustry will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5312 Occupational Ergonomics","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5306","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"Rapid urbanisation has resulted in an increasingly built\nenvironment with new dynamic interactions between the\nnatural (biosphere) and man-made (technosphere). This in\nturn leads to emerging health concerns peculiar to an\nurbanised built environment. Events in the natural\nenvironment continue to be of public health importance,\nespecially climate change as evidenced by extreme\nweather events. In addition, the workplace environment is\nof special concern as most adults spend the greater\nproportion of their waking hours there.\nThis module will introduce students to important issues in\nenvironmental and occupational health and equip them\nwith basic skills in identifying and mitigating environmental\nrisk factors, both in the general and workplace\nenvironment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5202 Environmental and Occupational Health","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5402","ModuleTitle":"Management of Healthcare Organisations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This practitioner-led module is targeted at participants with\na basic background in management (either through\nacademic study or practice) and equips participants to\nwork with and manage care delivery services. Teaching will\nbe through interactive lectures, group activities and panel\ndiscussions. Participants will be expected to actively share\ntheir experiences and learn collectively.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5205 Management of Healthcare Organisations","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5406","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Global Health Issues","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students a panoramic overview of the evolving global health landscape in today’s globalised society which is characterised by unprecedented interconnectedness. Public health problems and consequences are now easily trans-national, if not global. We will focus on key cross-cutting thematic areas linking Health with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5221 Contemporary Global Health Issues","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5408","ModuleTitle":"Public Health and Ageing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, an overview of the ageing population and its\nincreasing relevance for public health planning and policy,\nboth in Singapore and internationally. Major topics include\ndemography of ageing, normal (physiological and\nbiological) and abnormal (physical and mental) ageing,\nprevention of ageing-related diseases and compression of\nmorbidity, health and social services and policies for older\npersons, and medico-legal and ethical issues of care for\nthe older persons. Students will learn how to apply their\nknowledge to critically appraise health and social\nprogrammes and policies for older persons and apply\nmedico-legal and ethical principles in the care for older\npersons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CO5230 Public Health and Aging","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5801","ModuleTitle":"Field Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module allows student to apply theories and concepts\ntaught in various modules to a project within a public health\norganisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-7-3","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed at least 20 MCs of modules within the MPH programme.","Preclusion":"CO5231 Field Practice","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH5880A","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Epidemiology and Disease Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an opportunity for students to\nlearn about current and emerging topics in one of seven\nkey areas in public health: (a) Epidemiology and Disease\nControl, (b) Quantitative Methods, (c) Environmental /\nOccupational Health, (d) Health Policy and Systems, (e)\nHealth Services Research, (f) Health Promotion and (g)\nGlobal Health.\nSpecific topics will be selected and offered according to\nlearning needs and relevance, and will be taught by faculty\nmembers or visiting experts. 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OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To be defined accordingly","Preclusion":"To be defined accordingly","Corequisite":"To be defined accordingly"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6880B","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Biostatistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To be defined accordingly","Preclusion":"To be defined accordingly","Corequisite":"To be defined accordingly"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6880C","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Environmental / Occupational Health","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To be defined accordingly","Preclusion":"To be defined accordingly","Corequisite":"To be defined accordingly"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6880D","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Health Policy and Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To be defined accordingly","Preclusion":"To be defined accordingly","Corequisite":"To be defined accordingly"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6880E","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Health Services Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC 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be defined accordingly"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA1201","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to critical developments in the development of Singapore as a society and nation-state. It enables students to develop skills in understanding and making sense of Singapore society. It also encourages them to develop alternative interpretations of the development of Singapore society. The topics include the following:  the origins of Singapore, ideology and identity, ethnic relations, industrialisation, family, gender, religion, and the state and civil society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GES1028","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA1202","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia: A Changing Region","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Description Southeast Asia has been described as one of the 'crossroads of the world' - a place where people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds meet. The intermingling of people, the exchange of ideas and international commerce have been part of Southeast Asian life for centuries. This module surveys the broad currents of conflict, change and continuity across the region from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks at how Southeast Asian societies and political systems have changed over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. The module also looks at the way ethnic, religious, national and regional identities have been constructed, used and altered over time. The overall objective is to provide students with an introduction to different ways of exploring Southeast Asia and different experiences of living in the region.","CrossModule":"SE1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK1008, GEM1008K, SE1101E, SS1203SE, Students majoring in SE are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA1208","ModuleTitle":"Everyday Life of Chinese Singaporeans: Past & Present (taught in English)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Studies on the everyday life of ordinary people offer an important perspective for understanding human history. This module examines the daily life of Chinese\r\nSingaporeans during the late 19th to 20th centuries, focusing on their cultural expressions and social actions, revolving around eight geo-cultural sites, namely, Singapore River, Chinatown, Chinese temples, clan associations, opera stages, amusement parks, hawker centres, and streets/roads. Students are asked to compare the past and present of these sites through oral history and fieldwork observation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GES1005","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2202","ModuleTitle":"Changing Landscapes of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module attempts to understand the rationale of changes in Singapore's urban landscape.  It places these changes within a framework that considers Singapore's efforts to globalise and examines how policies are formulated with the idea of sustaining an economy that has integral links sub-regionally with Southeast Asia while developing new spatial linkages that will strengthen its position in the global network.  Emphasis is also given to recent discussions about how diversity and difference in the perception and use of space pose a challenge to the utilitarian and functional definition adopted by the state.","CrossModule":"GEK2001","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2001, GES1003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2206","ModuleTitle":"Islam and Contemporary Malay Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the kinds of religious orientations that had evolved among the Malays of Singapore and analyzes major socio-historical factors that had shaped such orientations. The ways in which these religious orientations condition the responses of Singaporean Malays and their unique institutions to the challenges and demands of the modern world are then discussed. The module will explore the thought of Muslims thinkers on issues of reform relevant to the Malays of Singapore. A critical analysis and evaluation of the phenomenon of Islamic resurgence and revivalism in Singapore and the extent of its contribution to the progress of the community will also be explored. A theme underlying the topics of the module is the relevance of Islamic values and philosophy in facilitating Singaporean Malays adapt to the demands of social change and the plural society in which they live.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GES1014, MS2205","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2207","ModuleTitle":"Politics in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Political systems in Southeast display a great variety of characteristics. Some, for example, are authoritarian while others are democratic. Some appear stable while others are subject to tumultuous change. This module examines the historical background and the nature of political competition in different countries of the region: how various groups have succeeded or failed in gaining power, the institutions that structure political contests, and the ideas behind different political agendas. The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of politics in Southeast Asia with which we can revisit ongoing debates on such issues as democracy, legitimacy, stability and reform.","CrossModule":"SE2213","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SE2213, SE2281, SS2207SE. Students majoring in SE are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2209","ModuleTitle":"Government and Politics of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines a number of areas in Singapore's domestic politics with the following objectives: identify the key determinants of Singapore's politics; understand the key structural-functional aspects of Singapore's domestic politics; examine the extent to which nation building has taken place in Singapore; and analyse the key challenges facing Singapore and its future as far as domestic politics is concerned. The course examines both the structural-functional aspects of domestic politics as well as issues related to nation building, state-society relations and the likely nature of future developments and challenges.","CrossModule":"PS2249","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK2003, GEM2003K, PS1102, PS2101B, PS2101, PS2249, SS2209PS. Students majoring in PS are\r\nprecluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2211","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of a Global City-State","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The history of Singapore has traditionally been conceived along internal lines, based mainly, if not solely, on the traditional trajectories of administrative, political and national historical narratives.  Yet, as we all know, the evolution of Singapore, from classical regional emporium to international port city and strategic naval base, has all along been defined by much larger regional and international forces.  After its emergence as a sovereign state in 1965, Singapore continues to project itself as a 'global city-state'.  Our local society has an 'international' make-up, being the product as it were of historical and current diasporic trends.  This module provides an international framework for a study of the history of Singapore, and seeks to examine the historical evolution of Singapore against the contexts of regional and international changes and developments from the 14th to the 20th century.  This module is open to all students throughout NUS interested in Singapore history/studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GES1011","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2218","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Film: Performance of Identity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the ways in which Singapore films constitute a national cinema by considering the history and development of local film production as well as closely examining how individual films perform and engage the notion of a Singapore identity. Through a group creative project, students are challenged to make their own Singapore film that involves the practical application of critical ideas and enables students to participate in the ways that a national cinema performs and functions. The films studied may involve mature content and have varied film ratings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TS2238, GES1029","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2219","ModuleTitle":"South Asia in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The South Asian presence in Singapore is an important part of Singapore?s multicultural society: in terms of the `Indian' community and its economic and commercial influence; its religious and artistic impact; and its role in the everyday life of the nation (eg. cuisine, sport and entertainment). Students will be provided the opportunity to understand the nature of South Asian migration to Singapore, the significance of the South Asian community and its contributions to Singapore's development.  Students will be provided with the necessary framework to study and analyse the historical and socio-economic development of the community and South Asian identity and concerns.  The module will develop critical and analytical skills guiding students in the process of social scientific enquiry. The target students are undergraduates from all Faculties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GES1007","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2220","ModuleTitle":"Global Economic Dimensions of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as\r\nopportunities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC2373, PP5215, GES1002, SSA2220T, GES1002T","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2220T","ModuleTitle":"Global Economic Dimensions Of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as opportunities. This course is offered to BTech students only.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC2202, EC2373, GES1002T, SSA2220, GES1002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2221","ModuleTitle":"Popular Culture in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Popular Culture in Singapore is designed for both History and non-History students to look at the development of popular culture in Singapore from the colonial period to the present day. By learning about street theatre, local films, and theme parks among others, students will explore thematic issues like diasporic, immigrant and cosmopolitan communities; colonial impact; stratification of society by class, race and religion; surveillance; gender and the body; family and social spaces (theme parks, social clubs, sports fields). Students are expected to gain a sensitivity to historical contexts, and to better understand Singapores rich cultural heritage what has been lost, what has been recovered, the politics of heritage as well as the political, social and economic realities in Singapores historical trajectory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"HY2254, GES1012","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA3205","ModuleTitle":"Singapore's Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses Singapore's outlook towards the world with particular reference to countries in the West and Asia. It examines the following key issues affecting Singapore's foreign policy: problems of a small state, factors influencing the worldview, the key foreign policy principles and precepts, the operationalisation of relations towards different countries; and the key differences in outlook towards the world in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. The course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in Singapore and particularly its foreign policy.","CrossModule":"PS3249","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS3219B, SS3205PS, PS3249. Students majoring in PS are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSD1203","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Development & Investment Law","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This Module introduces students to the law pertaining to real estate development and investment in Singapore. Students will acquire an understanding and appreciation of the policies, circumstances and legal principles which underpin and shape the law on the availability, ownership, development and usage of real estate in Singapore. Students will also gain insight into legal analysis and modes of legal reasoning. This module is targeted at all students across Faculties who have had no exposure to Real Estate Law and wish to acquire a broad understanding of the multiple legal issues that pertain to the built environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"• BSP1004, Legal Environment for Business \n• BSP1004X, Legal Environment for Business \n¿• SSB2212 Singapore Legal System: Implications for Business \n¿• Not for Real Estate and Project and Facility Management students. \n¿• Also all Law undergraduate students, as well as students who have taken Law modules from the Faculty of Law, are not allowed to read this module.\n¿• GES1024","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSD2210","ModuleTitle":"Managing Singapore's Built Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the rationale for, and process of, the emergence and growth of Singapore?s built environment from a third world country to a world class city.  It enables students to have an understanding and appreciation of the economic and social aspects and implications of how properties and infrastructure are developed and managed, given the constraints that Singapore faces.  It also encourages them to develop alternative views on how the built environment can help Singapore continue to prosper and remain relevant in the region.  This module is open to all undergraduates who are interested in Singapore?s physical development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"RE1102, GES1019","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSS1207","ModuleTitle":"Natural Heritage of Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Located within one of the global centres of biodiversity, Singapore is endowed with a  rich natural heritage that is impacted by expanding urbanisation. Development poses a great challenge to  nature conservation and Singapore is an excellent model to study how a balance can be achieved. Students will be introduced to the country?s natural heritage, its historical, scientific and potential economic value.    You will have the opportunity to explore important habitats, and to think critically about the issues of sustainable development and the nation?s responsibility to posterity and to regional and international conventions related to biodiversity conservation. Students are expected to undertake the field trips on their own and at their own time within the semester; and will be encouraged to ?self-learn?. A special website with information on the places to visit  and their significance serves as a semi-interactive IT-resource. Suggested trails and what can be observed appear on the website. The students? independence and experiential learning aspects are strongly encouraged.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GES1021","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSY2223","ModuleTitle":"Western Music within a Singaporean Context","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE(YST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC)","ModuleDescription":"This module will look at the place of the Western Classical music tradition within the cultural life of Singapore. It will assess the impact of majority cultures (particularly from the Chinese, Malay and Indian communities) on the general reception of Western music, as well as on music written by Singapore-based composers. Students will be introduced to the principal figures in Singapore’s musical development. The module will also chart the growth of music education in Singapore, both in the national schooling system as well as in private institutions and tertiary academies. A prior knowledge of music is helpful but not required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GES1020","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST1131","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts and the methods of statistics. A computer package is used to enhance learning and to enable students to analyse real life data. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic concepts of probability, sampling distribution, statistical estimation,\r\nhypothesis testing, linear regression. This module is targeted at students interested in Statistics who are able to meet the prerequisite. It is also an essential module for students in the following programmes: Industrial and Systems Engineering (FoE); E-Commerce (SoC); Project & Facilities Management and Real Estate (SDE).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘AO’ Level or H1 Pass in Mathematics or its equivalent or MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1301X","Preclusion":"ST1131A, ST1232, ST2334, CE2407, CN3421, EC2231, EC2303, PR2103, DSC2008. Engineering students except ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST1232","ModuleTitle":"Statistics for Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces life science students to the basic principles and methods of biostatistics, and their applications and interpretation. A computer package is used to enhance learning and to enable students to analyze real life data sets. \r\n\r\nTopics include probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference for one and two sample problems, nonparametric tests, categorical data analysis, correlation and regression analysis, multi-sample inference. This module is essential to students of the Life Sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘AO’ Level or H1 Pass in Mathematics or its equivalent","Preclusion":"ST1131, ST1131A, ST2334, CE2407, CN3421, EC2231, EC2303, PR2103, DSC2008.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2131","ModuleTitle":"Probability","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to give an elementary introduction to probability theory for science (including computing science, social sciences and management sciences) and engineering students with knowledge of elementary calculus. It will cover not only the mathematics of probability theory but\r\nwill work through many diversified examples to illustrate the wide scope of applicability of probability. Topics covered are: counting methods, sample space and events, axioms of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and marginal distributions, conditional distribution, independence of random variables, expectation,\r\nconditional expectation, moment generating function, central limit theorem, the weak law of large numbers. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite. It is an essential module for Industrial and Systems Engineering students.","CrossModule":"MA2216","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA2216, ST2334, CE2407","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST2132","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theoretical underpinnings of statistical methodology and concentrates on inferential procedures within the framework of parametric models. Topic include: random sample and statistics, method of moments, maximum likelihood estimate, Fisher information, sufficiency and completeness, consistency and unbiasedness, sampling distributions, x2-, t- and Fdistributions, confidence intervals, exact and asymptotic pivotal method, concepts of hypothesis testing, likelihood ratio test, Neyman-Pearson lemma. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistic and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA2216 or ST2131 or ST2334","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2137","ModuleTitle":"Computer Aided Data Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the statistical computer packages, with main focus on SAS, Splus and SPSS, that provide the computational tools for performing statistical data analysis using the methodology covered in the prerequisite modules. Topics include data access, transformations, estimation, testing hypotheses, ANOVA, performing resampling methods and simulations. It also equips students with basic computational techniques for maximum likelihood estimation. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST1131 or ST1131A or ST1232 or ST2334 or ST2131 or MA2216.","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Statistics and Applied Probability I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ST1131 or ST1232; AND Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ST2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Statistics and Applied Probability II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ST1131 or ST1232; and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2334","ModuleTitle":"Probability and Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, joint and marginal distributions, mean and variance, some common probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing based on a normal population.  This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites. Preclude ME students taking or have taken ME4273.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1505 or MA1507 or MA1521","Preclusion":"ST1131, ST1131A, ST1232, ST2131, MA2216, CE2407, EC2231, EC2303, PR2103, DSC2008. ME students taking or having taken ME4273. All ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3131","ModuleTitle":"Regression Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on data analysis using multiple regression models. Topics include simple linear regression, multiple regression, model building and regression diagnostics. One and two factor analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, linear model as special case of generalized linear model. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2131 or MA2216 or ST2334 ","Preclusion":"ST2335, EC3303","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3233","ModuleTitle":"Applied Time Series Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the modelling and analysis of time series data. A computer package will be used to analyse real data sets. Topics include stationary time series, ARIMA models, estimation and forecasting with ARIMA models This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 or ST2334 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3236","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concept of modelling dependence and focuses on discrete-time Markov chains. Topics include discrete-time Markov chains, examples of discrete-time Markov chains, classification of states, irreducibility, periodicity, first passage times, recurrence and transience, convergence theorems and stationary distributions.  This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"MA3238","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1101 or MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1508) and (ST2131 or MA2216)","Preclusion":"MA3238. All ISE students.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST3240","ModuleTitle":"Multivariate Statistical Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the classical theory and methods of multivariate statistical analysis. Topics include distribution theory: multivariate normal distribution, Hotelling's T2 and Wishart distributions, inference on the mean and covariance, principal components and canonical correlation, factor analysis, discrimination and classification. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics, are able to meet the pre-requisites and are matriculated in or after 2002.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3242","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Survival Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the analysis of survival data or “failure times”, which measure the length of time until the occurrence of an event, with the objective of modelling the underlying distribution of the failure time variable and to assess the dependence of the failure time variable on the independent variables. Topics include: examples of survival data, concepts and techniques used in the analysis of time to event data, including censoring, hazard rates, estimation of survival curves, parametric and nonparametric models, regression techniques, regression diagnostics. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3243","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Methods in Epidemiology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide an introduction to the key concepts and principles of epidemiology. It emphasizes a quantitative approach to clinical and public health problems through the statistical analysis of epidemiologic data. The students will be equipped with the skills needed to understand critically the epidemiologic literature. Principles and methods are illustrated with examples. Topics include incidence prevalence and risk, mortality and morbidity rates, types of study designs: prospective, retrospective and cross-sectional study, association and causation, confounding and standardization, precision and validity of epidemiologic studies, matching, screening, contingency tables, stratified analysis, logistic regression. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(ST2132) and (ST2131 or MA2216)","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3248","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Learning I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Statistical learning is a large collection of computer-based modelling and prediction tools with applications in diverse fields including business, medicine, astrophysics, and public policy. This series of two modules covers many of the popular approaches for a variety of statistical problems. There is heavy emphasis on the implementation of these methods on real-world data sets in the popular statistical software package R.\r\n\r\nPart I gives a broad overview of the common problems as well as their most popular approaches. Topics include linear regression model and its extensions, classification methods, resampling methods, regularisation and model selection, principal components and clustering methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 or ST2334","Preclusion":"ST4240","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Statistics & Applied Probability I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Statistics & Applied Probability II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Statistics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Statistics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of the course are to develop the basic skills for independent scientific research, and to promote an appreciation of the application of problem solving strategies in science.  On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the current state of knowledge in a particular field of research, to master of the basic techniques required for the study of a research question, and to communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-2-0-0-13","Prerequisite":"For Cohort 2011 and before-  At least one major at B.Sc./B.Appl.Sc. level; and minimum overall CAP of 3.50 on completion of 100 MCs or more. For Cohort 2012 and after- At least one major at B.Sc./B.Appl.Sc. level; and minimum overall CAP of 3.20 on completion of 100 MCs or more.","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4231","ModuleTitle":"Computer Intensive Statistical Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The availability of high-speed computation has led to the development of “modern” statistical methods which are implemented in the form of well-understood computer algorithms. This module introduces students to several computer intensive statistical methods and the topics include: empirical distribution and plug-in principle, general algorithm of bootstrap method, bootstrap estimates of standard deviation and bias, jack-knife method, bootstrap confidence intervals, the\r\nempirical likelihood for the mean and parameters defined by simple estimating function, Wilks theorem, and EL confidence intervals, missing data, EM algorithm, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4233","ModuleTitle":"Linear Models","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Linear statistical models are used to study the way a response variable depends on an unknown, linear combination of explanatory and/or classification variables. This module focuses on the theory of linear models and the topics include: linear regression model, general linear model, prediction problems, sensitivity analysis, analysis of incomplete data, robust regression, multiple comparisons,\r\nintroduction to generalised linear models. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4234","ModuleTitle":"Bayesian Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Bayesian principles: Bayes' theorem, estimation, hypothesis testing, prior distributions, likelihood, predictive distributions. Bayesian computation: numerical approximation, posterior simulation and integration, Markov chain simulation, models and applications: hierarchical linear models, generalized linear models, multivariate models, mixture models, models for missing data, case studies. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4241","ModuleTitle":"Design & Analysis of Clinical Trials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide an introduction to the design and analysis of clinical trials. Emphasis is on the statistical aspects. Topics include introduction to clinical trials, phases of clinical trials, objectives and endpoints, the study cohort, controls, randomization and blinding, sample size determination, treatment allocation, monitoring trial progress: compliance, dropouts and interim analyses, monitoring for evidence of adverse or beneficial treatment effects, ethical issues, quality of life assessment, data analysis involving multiple treatment groups and endpoints, stratification and subgroup analysis, intent to treat analysis, analysis of compliance data, surrogate endpoints, multi-centre trials and good practice versus misconduct. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3242 or ST2132","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4245","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Methods for Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to equip students with a repertoire of statistical analysis and modelling methods that are commonly used in the finance industry. Major topics include statistical properties of returns, regression analysis with applications to single and multi-factor pricing models, multivariate analysis with applications in Markowitz's portfolio management, modelling and estimation of volatilities, calculation of value-at-risk, nonparametric methods with applications to option pricing and interest rate markets. Students are assumed to have had no background in finance or economics and will be acquainted with the foundations of finance such as portfolio optimizing and the Capital Asset Pricing Model. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5199","ModuleTitle":"COURSEWORK TRACK II PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of the course are to develop the basic skills for independent scientific research, and to promote an appreciation of the application of problem solving strategies in science. On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the current state of knowledge in a particular field of research, to master of the basic techniques required for the study of a research question, and to communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-2-0-0-13","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5201","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Foundations of Data Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces basic theories and methods in Statistics that are relevant for understanding data science. Exploratory data analysis including heat map and concentration map. Random variables. Joint distributions. Expected values. Limit theorems. Estimation of parameters including maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian approach to parameter estimation. Testing hypotheses and confidence intervals, bootstrap method of finding confidence interval, generalized likelihood ratio statistics. Summarizing data: measures of location and dispersion, estimating variability using Bootstrap method, empirical cumulative distribution function, survival function, kernel probability density estimate. Basic ideas of predictive analytics using multiple linear and logistic regressions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5206","ModuleTitle":"GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Model fitting and selection, models for continuous and discrete data, models for polytomous data, log-linear models, conditional and quasi-likelihoods, diagnostics. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST4233 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5210","ModuleTitle":"MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Dimension reduction, cluster analysis, classification, multivariate, dependencies and multivariate statistical model assessment with emphasis on non-normal theory, computer intensive data-dependent methods. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3240 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5214","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Probability Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Probability measures and their distribution functions. Random variable: properties of mathematical expectation, independence, conditional probability and expectation. Convergence concepts: various modes of convergence of sequence of random variables; almost sure convergence, Borel-Cantelli Lemma, uniform integrability, convergence of moments. Weak and strong law of large numbers. Convergence in distribution, characteristic function: general properties, convolution, uniqueness and inversion, Lindeberg conditions and central limit theorem. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2131 or Departmental approval (compulsory to MSc by Research and AMP students)","Preclusion":"MA5259","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5215","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED STATISTICAL THEORY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Review: Weak Law of large numbers, central limit theorem, Slutsky theorem, delta method and variance stabilizing transformation. Statistical models. Sufficiency and Neyman's Factorization criterion. Scores. Exponential families. Estimation methods: moment, maximum likelihood, least squares. Optimality of estimates. Unbiasedness, minimum variance, completeness, UMVU estimates. Theorems of Rao-Blackwell, Cramer-Rao, Lehmann-Scheffe. Consistency. Large sample theory of MLE's, Bayes, minimax. Confidence intervals, P-values, classical (Neyman-Pearson) tests, UMP tests, Likelihood ratio test, Power, Wald's test, Rao's Score test, Application of likelihood ratio tests to regression. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2131 and ST2132 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5221","ModuleTitle":"Probability and Stochastic Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide graduate students in the PhD Biostatistics program a solid background and a good understanding of basic results and methods in probability theory and stochastic models. These skills are relevant for\r\nthem to take advanced modules in biostatistics, and to apply state-of-the-art Biostatistics research methodologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"ST2131 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"ST5214 Advanced Probability Theory\r\nMA5259 Probability Theory 1","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5222","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Applied Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Topics requiring a high level of statistical computing and some optimization can be covered here, for example, discriminant analysis, machine learning, highdimensionality and false discovery rates, stochastic search, MCMC, Monte Carlo integration, kernel smoothing and EM optimization methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5226","ModuleTitle":"Spatial Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"At present, almost all data that is collected is stamped with a location. This spatial information can help us in our understanding of the patterns in the data. The course is designed to introduce students to methods for handling and analysing such data. Topics covered include basic concepts of spatial data, prediction (kriging) for stationary data, and modeling the three main types of spatial data – geostatisical, areal and point pattern. R will be extensively used to demonstrate and implement the techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST5201 Basic Statistical Theory","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"ST5201 Basic Statistical Theory"},{"ModuleCode":"STR1000","ModuleTitle":"Career Creation Starter Workshops","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The Starter Workshops are part of the Career Creation suite of training programmes designed to impart year 1 undergraduates with the core skills needed to prepare for their careers. The workshops take students through early and in-depth career planning and train them in the concrete skills necessary for their eventual internship and job search.\n\nThe Starter Workshops comprise of the following:\n1. Career Planning – How to Create Your Future\n2. Personal Branding – How the World Knows You\n3. Networking – How to Build Your Tribe\n4. Resume Crafting – How to Impress on Paper\n5. Interviewing – How to Showcase Yourself","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-3-0-3-0","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"STR2000","ModuleTitle":"Career Creation Starter Clinics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The Starter Clinics are part of the Career Creation suite of training programmes designed to impart year 2 undergraduates in NUS Business School with the core skills needed to plan and prepare for their careers. The workshops will take students through early and in-depth career\nplanning and train them in the concrete skills necessary for their eventual internship and job search.\n\nThe Starter Clinics are conducted in year 2 and serve as practicums for\ntheir learning from year 1. The clinics are\n1. Group Resume Critique\n2. Group Mock Interview","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-2-0-2-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW1101E","ModuleTitle":"Social Work: A Heart-Head-Hand Connection","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the enriching experience of being in social work education. Learning includes both cognitive and experiential knowledge on the needs of individuals, families and society, and the social work response in meeting these needs. Included are the mission, values and principles of the social work profession and its roles and functions in contributing to human well-being. As an integral and compulsory part of this module, students will visit social service organization. The module is open to all NUS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW2101","ModuleTitle":"Working with Individuals and Families","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the generalist model of social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities. Basic knowledge and skills of the problem-solving process, including engagement, assessment, formulation of objectives, intervention, evaluation of outcome, and termination are examined. Using an ecological-systems perspective, the module will emphasize the integration of social science knowledge and social work practice theory in facilitating the bio-psychosocial development of people. The module is for students who major in Social Work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Students majoring in Social Work, SW1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW2104","ModuleTitle":"Human Development over the Lifespan","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to human development from a lifespan perspective. Major developmental theories and contributions to the field from cross-disciplinary perspectives will be discussed. More specifically, students will look at physical, cognitive, social, psycho-emotional and moral development and gain some understanding of how each developmental domain may be shaped by the forces of nature or nurture. Tutorial assignments provide students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with practical concerns.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW2105","ModuleTitle":"Values & Skills for Helping Relationships","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module concentrates on developing foundational skills for professional helping relationships in direct social work practice. It focuses on values and skills for interpersonal communication, relationship building, problem solving and intervention at the various stages of the helping relationship. Experiential learning involving role playing, case studies and the development of self-awareness are employed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Only for students majoring in Social Work, SW1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW2106","ModuleTitle":"Social Group Work Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module will focus on the generalist and specialized methods of group intervention within the context of specific populations and settings. The phases of group work development, group processes, therapeutic factors and role of the leader in facilitating these will be critically examined. Contemporary group work approaches in organisational, residential and community settings are compared and contrasted. Assessment methods of social group work practice are included. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Students from 2008 cohort onwards, who have completed SW1101E and who are majoring in Social Work.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3101","ModuleTitle":"Social Work Research Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of the research process with specific emphasis on social work research. It deals with the development of scientific inquiry as the basis of social work practice. It covers different elements involved in the research process from problem formulation to designing the research, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and presentation of the research findings. The module assists students with first-hand experience in writing a research proposal and conducting basic research. It also assists students in understanding and appreciating published research reports.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"SW1101E","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3105","ModuleTitle":"Community Work Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with an understanding of the theories and practice of community work as a method of social work. Strategies, techniques and skills in community work practice will be examined. The dynamics and challenges of community work in urban societies, particularly in the Singapore context, will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students majoring in Social Work, SW1101E. Students from 2008 cohort onwards.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW3207","ModuleTitle":"Social Work in Medical Settings","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module provides some insights and understanding of the impact of illness on individuals and their families. Individuals and family members coping of health setbacks with specific reference to acute, terminal and chronic illness will be touched. Personal health issues related and delivery of health care will be examined. Potentials for the health care support and promotion of wellness will be also touched. The role of social workers in healthcare system will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3209","ModuleTitle":"Counselling Theories & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the basic assumptions, strategies, and techniques of selected counselling approaches. Students are trained in counseling methods used by psychosocial, cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and problem and solution-focussed approaches to the treatment of problems in living. In addition, discussion on the application of counseling in specialized areas such as educational and vocational counseling, rehabilitation counselling, pre-marital and marital counselling, and counselling of specific groups will be included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students majoring in Social Work, SW1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW3880","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Social Work","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Special topics current in social work practice and research such as sexual violence, infertility, substance abuse , problem gambling, cyber gaming addiction, and trauma may be offered in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4101","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Family-Centred Swk Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module follows up from the introduction to family-centred direct social work practice for individuals and families. Students are to examine various social work practice theories in depth and are expected to develop skills in appropriate interventions such as casework, problem solving, family group work, children and youth work, inter-organisational networking and preventive interventions in various settings. Experiential learning and projects are used to develop competence, critical thinking and integration of classroom learning to real life situations. Students are taught to establish ways of engaging in continuous self-learning, self-care and skills development in their professional career as a social worker.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4102","ModuleTitle":"Social Policy and Planning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module covers general theories and issues of social policy, planning and implementation relevant to social work. It examines the roles and processes in public policy and the translation of policy to social service delivery in bringing about social welfare. It analyzes the socio-political contexts and implications of policy development at national and agency levels. Students are expected to carry out small-scale planning or analysis exercises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, and SW3103A with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, and SW3103A with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4103","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Research and Evaluation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform research and evaluation in human services. The emphasis is on the learning of practical skills in conducting research in social work settings. These skills are in: Scientific reasoning - the logic of ideas; research designs - the structuring of research activities; statistical techniques - quantitative approaches to data; data processing - utilisation of computer technology. Where appropriate, learning is through group or individual projects. This module also deals with advanced techniques of programme evaluation. Various research designs are reviewed, and their relative merits discussed. The use of evaluative techniques in interpersonal practice and professional intervention are also included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-2-2-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, SW3101, and SW3103A, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, SW3101, and SW3103A, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4202","ModuleTitle":"Special Areas of Social Work Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module provides for the advanced study of the conceptual bases for social work contribution and the application of skills in special areas of social work practice. In any given semester, a selected area of emphasis will be studied such as public education, domestic violence, rehabilitation of offenders, occupational social work, working with AIDS patients, human sexuality, social aspects of public housing, special education, pastoral care, social gerontology, community participation and organisation. Where appropriate, emphasis is given to policy factors influencing the provision of services and the implications of these for individuals, families and the community.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4208","ModuleTitle":"Social Gerontology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural contexts of ageing and the attendant implications for individuals, families, and societies. Macro issues such as the impact of longer life expectancy, a greying workforce, and 'feminization of ageing' would be brainstormed in a seminar style of teaching. Social policies, social interventions and the impact of economic and social contexts on the well being of older people would increase the students' awareness and understanding of gerontological issues. Through interactive teaching, the students will learn about the theories of ageing and social policy issues such as income security, health care, housing, and leisure activities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, and SW3103A with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, and SW3103A with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4213","ModuleTitle":"SOCIAL NETWORKS & SOCIAL SUPPORT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"There is increasing interest in social networks and social support among human service professionals and lay people for intervention purposes. The module covers the various meanings, structures, and processes of these two terms. It will analyse the different aspects of network analysis and their relevance to social work practice. The scope and limits of social support will also be examined. In addition, the module includes a review of how social support is used in selected settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, and SW3103A with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105, and SW3103A with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The student is required to undertake research, which should have an evaluative and/or policy component and which may require direct social work intervention. The Honours Thesis, which should be of about 12,000 words, is the equivalent of three modules. The student, in consultation with staff of the department, will choose the research topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SW major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SW major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of SW major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"SW4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SW, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SW, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in SW, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"SW4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5104","ModuleTitle":"Management of Human Service Organizations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge, values and skills that contribute to the management of a state or a voluntary welfare organization in Singapore. Students will learn to apply organizational theories and theories of management to human service organizations with specific reference to strategic planning, organisational structure and processes, staff management, managing interaction with the environment, management of information and communication, and resource and financial management. Cross country comparisons will enable critical thinking about human service organizations in the local context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5111","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Candidates of MSW who have a Bachelor in Social Work degree are allowed to enrol for ‘SW5111 – Advanced Practicum’. Two specialization tracks are offered:  clinical and supervision track and programme  development  track.  The  learning  goal  is  to  enhance  social  work  practitioners’ competence and capabilities in the chosen track.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-62-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only for Master of Social Work (course work) students with a Bachelor in Social Work degree.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5111A","ModuleTitle":"Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Practicum is a compulsory module for candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent. This module is designed  to  ensure practice competence by providing  800  hour  first hand, systematic  and supervised  practice experiences in the actual field  together with seminars for integration of social work theories with practice. The stipulated hours should be completed prior to graduation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-62-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students enrolled in MSW (course work) programme.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5111B","ModuleTitle":"Practicum","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Practicum is a compulsory module for candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent. This module is designed to ensure practice competence by providing 400 hour firsthand, systematic and supervised practice experiences in the actual field together with seminars for integration of social work theories with practice. The stipulated hours should be completed prior to graduation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-31-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only for Master of Social Work (coursework) students with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work qualification","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5112","ModuleTitle":"SUPERVISED PROJECT","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Candidates are required to complete a Supervised Project, which will be an independent and original piece of work, which involves innovative and original initiatives such as developing a new social service program/policy or conducting an original piece of field research. Exemption of Supervised Project may only be given to non-social work graduates or other candidates on a case-by-case basis and, in such a case, Supervised Project is replaced by a Practicum.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only for M.Soc.Sci (Social Work) Students and/or consent of the Instructor.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5207","ModuleTitle":"Working with Multi-Stressed Families","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Multi-stressed families often termed resistant, dysfunctional and hard to work with have been the main focus of social work practice. This module offers a multilevel intervention approach in working with these families. Using a systemic assessment of multigenerational influences, the module will explore the meanings and impact of these events for the family. The various therapeutic modalities, skills and interventions (including family assessment tools) will also be discussed, with a primary focus on strengths and resilience. The need for community networking, collaboration and case management will also be emphasised. Students will also be familiarised with the various polices and resources available to help such families in the community. Comparisons with models of practice from other countries will help to develop critical thinking about how such families are being helped in Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5207R","ModuleTitle":"Working with Multi-Stressed Families","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Multi-stressed families often termed resistant, dysfunctional and hard to work with have been the main focus of social work practice. This module offers a multilevel intervention approach in working with these families. Using a systemic assessment of multigenerational influences, the module will explore the meanings and impact of these events for the family. The various therapeutic modalities, skills and interventions (including family assessment tools) will also be discussed, with a primary focus on strengths and resilience. The need for community networking, collaboration and case management will also be emphasised. Students will also be familiarised with the various polices and resources available to help such families in the community. Comparisons with models of practice from other countries will help to develop critical thinking about how such families are being helped in Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Social Work in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5880","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Special topics in social work such as sexual abuse, family violence, substance abuse, traumatic disorders, etc will be dealt with in this course. The module will highlight a contemporary issue of social work practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5880R","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Social Work","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Special topics in social work such as sexual abuse, family violence, substance abuse, traumatic disorders, etc will be dealt with in this course. The module will highlight a contemporary issue of social work practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Social Work in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SW6262","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5103","ModuleTitle":"CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the development of human services as a response to needs and the sociocultural contexts. An analysis of traditional and current patterns including social institutions and structures of social service delivery is made. Social Work practice at various levels such as individual, group, organisation and community are dealt with in this module. The integration of concepts, knowledge base and theory for social work practice will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not available to undergraduate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5105","ModuleTitle":"SKILLS IN ADVANCED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This is essentially a practice-based approach to social work assessment and intervention. Advanced techniques and skills in dealing with specific individuals, families and groups are incorporated. The module also emphasises the key social work practice models and the application of concepts and framework of the models within the social-political and cultural contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Not available to undergraduate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5120","ModuleTitle":"SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Candidates are required to fulfil practicum requirements of 400 fieldwork hours under an approved supervisor and it is equivalent to one module. The candidate is only allowed to take the Social Work Practicum if he/she had already taken or is concurrently taking one of the essential modules specified by the Department of Social Work and Psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SWD5103 Contemporary Social Work Practice","Preclusion":"SW5120","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5269","ModuleTitle":"WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module outlines the framework for practice with children and youth. Both local and international models for intervention will be discussed. Current state of practice is reviewed along with an analysis of the theoretical basis as well as an evaluation of pragmatic outcome of these practices will be conducted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Not available to undergraduate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5283","ModuleTitle":"DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE WORK","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The scope of disabilities and rehabilitation is defined in this module. Intervention theory and techniques in working with physical and mental disabilities as well as rehabilitation in areas of crime and delinquency are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Not available to undergraduate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TBA2102","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in business and nonprofit organisations. The module aims to demonstrate to students how to apply basic applied analytics tools using MS Excel and R, and how to communicate with analytics professionals to effectively use and interpret analytic models and results for making better and more wellinformed business decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TC1005","ModuleTitle":"MATLAB Programming for Chemical Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"With the widespread use of computers and computational tools in industrial practice and research, it is important for students in the chemical engineering programme to gain a firm understanding and appreciation of the fundamentals of programming, algorithmic problem solving, coding and debugging. The final goal is to be able to apply these skills to solving realistic chemical engineering problems. MATLAB, a high-level computing language will be employed due to its capability to solve domain-specific computing problems more conveniently than with traditional programming languages. MATLAB also provides the platform to span a wide variety of application areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-2-2-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TCN1005","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TCE1109","ModuleTitle":"Statics And Mechanics of Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statics and mechanics of materials and their applications to engineering problems. The topics introduce the fundamentals of structural mechanics, material behaviour and failure models to appreciate the use of materials. Both Mechanics of rigid body and deformable body are covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE1109","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCE2112","ModuleTitle":"Soil Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The course teaches students the fundamental engineering geological knowledge and basic soil mechanics, and their impact on geotechnical and foundation engineering design and construction.\nStudents will learn to understand the basic characteristics of soils, fundamental effective stress principle, and mechanical behaviour of soil including the strength, compressibility and consolidation properties of soil through lectures, tutorial discussions, and case studies, the course covers the basic soil properties, soil testing, shear strength parameters in drained and undrained conditions, compressibility of granular soil, and the consolidation\ncharacteristic of cohesive soils. The course also enables students to acquire the knowledge and practical skills of functioning as an engineer and consultants through the laboratory soil tests and submission of a consultant report arising from the analysis of a given mini-project, conducting\nappropriate soil tests and the engineering evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE2112","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCE2155","ModuleTitle":"Structural Mechanics and Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with knowledge and\nskills in structural mechanics, and concrete and\nsteel as structural materials. The topics introduce\nthe fundamentals of material constitutive\nbehaviours and failure models to appreciate the\nuse of materials in structural design. The topics\nalso cover the applications of concrete and steel as\nstructural materials including its properties, design\nand quality control in practice. The module is\ncompulsory for civil engineering undergraduate\nstudents without which he will not be qualified to\npractise as a professional civil engineer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE2155","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCE2183","ModuleTitle":"Construction Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"A project has to be managed effectively so that it\ncan be delivered on time, within budget, safely and\nmeeting quality specifications. This course is a first\ncourse on project management. It introduces the\nstudent to construction planning, contract\nadministration and managing the site. Through a\nproject and employing a project planning software\ncommonly used in the industry, the students will\nalso learn how to plan and schedule a project for\nconstruction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE2183","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCE2184","ModuleTitle":"Infrastructure & the Environment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Civil infrastructure has significant impact on the\nnatural, social, economic and human environments.\nEngineers have a significant role to play in proposing\nand realising technical solutions that are\neconomically feasible and environmentally\nsustainable. Sustainable infrastructure development\nmust consider all significant project impacts in a\nholistic way through a methodical impact\nassessment process. This module introduces the\nconcepts to conceptualize and evaluate proposals for\ninfrastructure development in a holistic and\nsustainable way.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE2184","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN1005","ModuleTitle":"MATLAB Programming for Chemical Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"With the widespread use of computers and computational tools in industrial practice and research, it is important for students in the chemical engineering programme to gain a firm understanding and appreciation of the fundamentals of programming, algorithmic problem solving, coding and debugging. The final goal is to be able to apply these skills to solving realistic chemical engineering problems. MATLAB, a high-level computing language will be employed due to its capability to solve domain-specific computing problems more conveniently than with traditional programming languages. MATLAB also provides the platform to span a wide variety of application areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TC1005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN2121","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with the rudimentary understanding of the basic laws and other concepts of thermodynamics and apply them to analyses chemical engineering problems. The module starts with basic definition, applications and limitations of chemical engineering thermodynamics, followed by a review of basic laws, properties and concepts of thermodynamics. The development and discussion of thermodynamic property relations for systems of constant and variable compositions are covered in detail. The developed property relationships together with the basic laws are then applied to the analysis of the various equilibrium problems in chemical engineering such as vapour -liquid, vapour-liquid-liquid, liquidliquid, solid-liquid and chemical reaction equilibria.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TCN1111","Preclusion":"TC2111, CN2121E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN2122","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces to students the classification of fluids and their properties, followed by the analysis of static fluid. The integral and differential forms of the fundamental equations – Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations are then studied. The concept of momentum transfer by the shear stress is introduced in this course. Dimensional analysis and model theory are studied. The concept about boundary layer theory, flow with pressure gradient, viscous flow and turbulence are also described. Practical aspect involves the consideration of flows in closed conduits. At the end of the course, basic concepts regarding fluid machinery is also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"TCN2411","Preclusion":"TC2112, CN2122E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN3121","ModuleTitle":"Process Dynamics & Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module incorporates introductory concepts, dynamic modeling, transfer function modules, system identification, control hardware, feedback control and module-based design methods. SIMULINK will be introduced and used to stimulate and examine the effectiveness of various control strategies. This module also incorporates a detailed case study that prepares the students to design control systems for a realistic sized plant. This module is targeted at chemical engineering students who already have a basic knowledge of chemical engineering processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-1.5-5.0","Prerequisite":"TCN2411","Preclusion":"TC3111, CN3121E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN3132","ModuleTitle":"Separation Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, equilibrium stage and rate-based design concepts in separation processes are introduced. Starting from simple stage, binary separation, the theoretical treatment is extended to multi-component, multi-stage processes. After brief introduction to inter-phase mass transfer, basic concepts in rate-based design for the more important separation processes such as absorption and distillation are illustrated. The rate-based design concept is then extended to operations involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer such as in cooling tower and dryer. The process design principles are illustrated with distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, cooling tower and drying processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"TCN1111, TCN2121, TCN2125","Preclusion":"TC2113, CN3132E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN3421","ModuleTitle":"Process Modeling & Numerical Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of numerical methods and their applications to problems in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction engineering. The topics covered are linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, ordinary and partial differential equations. Each topic starts with an introduction of its applications in chemical engineering followed by principle, development and relative merits of selected methods. Use of suitable software for numerical methods is demonstrated. Students complete 1-2 group projects involving chemical engineering problems and its numerical solution using software, which instills independent learning. The module is targeted at the second year part-time chemical engineering students with some experience in the industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TCN2116, TCN2121, TCN2125","Preclusion":"TC3411, CN3421E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN4122","ModuleTitle":"Process Synthesis and Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamentals and methods of of process synthesis and simulation, which are required for design of chemical processes/plants. Students learn a heuristic method for process development, simulation strategies, main steps in process design and rigorous process simulation using a commercial simulator through both lectures and many hands-on exercises. They will also learn detailed mechanical design of process equipment, cost estimation and profitability analysis of chemical\r\nprocesses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"TCN2116, TCN2121, TCN3124 & TCN3132","Preclusion":"CN4122E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN4205","ModuleTitle":"Pinch Analysis and Process Integration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of selected techniques and software in pinch analysis and process integration as well as their application to chemical processes. The first part of the module covers pinch analysis for heat integration, including data extraction and energy\r\ntargeting, heat exchanger network design, integration of utilities, heat and power systems, and distillation columns. Application of pinch analysis to maximization of water re-use is also discussed. Another topic is data reconciliation and gross error detection, and their applications. This module is targeted at senior chemical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TCN2125 & TCN3421","Preclusion":"CN4205E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN4208","ModuleTitle":"Biochemical Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module familiarizes students with the upstream section of a biologics manufacturing plant. It starts with the drug discovery process and natural products research. The rudimentaries of cells, building blocks of proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, as well as fundamental enzyme kinetics are next introduced. Before going into the heart of the module, which is the design of a fermenter, growth and product kinetics are introduced, followed by the concepts of recombinant DNA technology and hybridoma technology for the production of biopharmaceuticals. Detailed treatment of the design of the fermenter, including the operating strategies and transport phenomena with respect to agitation and aeration, follows. Finally a discussion of media sterilization and process monitoring of a bioprocess completes the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TC2106 /CN2116E/TCN2116 & TC2112/CN2122E/TCN2122","Preclusion":"CN4208E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN4210","ModuleTitle":"Membrane Science And Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces to students with various membrane sciences, technologies, and applications such as microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO) for water reuses and desalination, material design and gas separation for energy development, and membrane formation for asymmetric flat and hollow fiber membranes. Introduction of various membrane separation mechanisms will be given.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TC4210, CN4210E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN4215","ModuleTitle":"Food Technology and Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module combines food science and engineering operations as an integrated food-engineering course. It starts with the food science topics such as, food chemistry, microbiology and nutrition. Then it focuses on the applications of various chemical engineering operations (refrigeration, freezing, evaporation, drying, and thermal processing) to food processing. The course also covers other relevant topics such as, food rheology and packaging of food products.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"TCN2122 & TCN3132","Preclusion":"TC4215, CN4215E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TCN4246","ModuleTitle":"Chemical And Bio-Catalysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The first part of the module focuses on steps involved in catalytic reactions, such as adsorption, desorption and reaction kinetic models, chemical catalysis, biocatalysis, inter-particulate and intraparticulate transport processes involving Thiele modulus and effectiveness factor. The factors and reaction sequences causing the deactivation of solid catalysts will be covered. The second part of the module focuses on the various methods of preparation, characterization and testing of industrial solid catalysts. The module ends with some case studies on how to select and design catalysts for industrially important processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"CN4246E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TE2002","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow up module for TE2102. The topics include the following: Vector algebra. Vector function. Directional derivatives. Divergence and curl of vector fields. Line, surface and volume integrals. Jacobian. Gauss' and Stokes' Theorem. Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial Differentiation. Partial differential equations. Curve Fitting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"TE2102 or TG1401","Preclusion":"TEE2002","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TE2003","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Mathematics for Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow up module for TE2002. The topics include the following: complex functions, complex differentiation, Cauchy-Riemann equations, singularities and zeros, contour integration, conformal mapping; probability, random variables, probability density function, distributions, applied statistics, random process, responses of linear systems to random inputs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"TE2002","Preclusion":"TE2401, TEE2003","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TE2101","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the discipline of computing and the problem solving process. It stresses on good programme design and programming styles, and structured programme development using a higher-level programming language. The topics covered in this module are: Algorithm design process, Programme development/coding/debugging. Programming concepts in a high-level language including programme structure, simple data types and structured types and various control structures (sequencing, loops, conditionals, etc.). Linear data structures such as arrays and linked-lists. The utility of recursion using a variety of sorting algorithms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"TE1122, TEE2101, TIC1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TE4001","ModuleTitle":"BTech Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will do a research project over two semesters on a topic of current interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students learn how to apply skills acquired in the classroom and also think of innovative ways of solving problems. Apart from intrinsic rewards such as the pleasure of problem solving, students are able to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The objective of this module is to teach skills, such as questioning, forming hypotheses and gathering evidence. Students learn to work in a research environment.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Level 4 Standing.","Preclusion":"TEE4001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE2002","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow up module for TE2102. The topics include the following: Vector algebra. Vector function. Directional derivatives. Divergence and curl of vector fields. Line, surface and volume integrals. Jacobian. Gauss' and Stokes' Theorem. Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial Differentiation. Partial differential equations. Curve Fitting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"TE2102 or TTG1401","Preclusion":"TE2002","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TEE2003","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Mathematics for Engineers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow up module for TE2002. The topics include the following: complex functions, complex differentiation, Cauchy-Riemann equations, singularities and zeros, contour integration, conformal mapping; probability, random variables, probability density function, distributions, applied statistics, random process, responses of linear systems to random inputs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TEE2002","Preclusion":"TE2401, TE2003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE2027","ModuleTitle":"Electronic Circuits","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Building on the basic circuit concepts, this module introduces the operating principles of transistors and how they are used in amplifier circuits. It discusses the foundational concepts of transistor amplifiers and analyses their performance. It also introduces operational amplifiers as a circuit component and describes how functional analog circuits, which can be applied to solving complex engineering problems, can be designed and analysed using operational amplifiers. LTSpice will be introduced as a circuit analysis tool. To augment learning, two laboratory sessions will be included focusing on the topics of single transistor amplifiers and Op-Amp circuits, respectively.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"EG1112 or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE2004E, EE2005E, EE2021E, TEE2021","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE2028","ModuleTitle":"Microcontroller Programming and Interfacing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students how to program microcontrollers and achieve computer interfacing using C programming and industry standard protocols. The course extends the C programming students have learnt earlier, covers microprocessor instruction sets and how to program microcontrollers to interface with other devices in order to build an embedded system. The course culminates in an assignment in which students design and build an embedded system that meets requirements and specifications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"EE2020E or TEE2020 or TEE2026","Preclusion":"EE2007E, EE2024E, TEE2024","Corequisite":"TE2101 or TEE2101"},{"ModuleCode":"TEE2101","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the discipline of computing and the problem solving process. It stresses on good programme design and programming styles, and structured programme development using a higher-level programming language. The topics covered in this module are: Algorithm design process, Programme development/coding/debugging. Programming concepts in a high-level language including programme structure, simple data types and structured types and various control structures (sequencing, loops, conditionals, etc.). Linear data structures such as arrays and linked-lists. The utility of recursion using a variety of sorting algorithms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TE1122, TE2101, TIC1001","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TEE3131","ModuleTitle":"Communication Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Introductory overview of analog and digital communications. Advantages of digital over analog communications in the presence of noise. Analog and digital modulation techniques. Source coding and waveform quantization techniques. Channel noise and channel coding for error protection. Multiplexing and multiple access. Basics of wireless communications. Applications of wireless systems. Radio wave propagation and multipath fading. Transmitter and receiver antennas.\r\nFree-space and fiber optical communication systems. Optical transmitters, optical receivers, and optical channels. Introduction to data communications. Packet switching, line coding, framing, and error detection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"TEE2023","Preclusion":"EE3103E, EE3131E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE3207","ModuleTitle":"Computer Architecture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches students the basics in the design of the various classes of microprocessors. Contents include design of simple micro-controllers, high performance CPU design using parallel techniques, memory organization and parallel processing systems. Topics also include the development of support tools to enable efficient usage of the developed microprocessor. The course emphasizes practical design and students are expected to be able to synthesize microprocessors at the gate level at the end of this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.75-2-5","Prerequisite":"TEE2024 or TEE2028","Preclusion":"EE3207E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE3331","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Feedback systems are ubiquitous in both the natural and engineered world. They are essential for maintaining our environment, enabling our transportation and communications systems; and are critical elements in our aerospace and industrial systems. For the most part, feedback control systems function accurately and reliably in the background. This course aims at introducing the magic of feedback, and tools for analysing and designing control systems. The  fundamental knowledge of feedback and the related area of control systems are useful to students with diverse interests. Topics covered include feedback principles, time and frequency analysis of control systems, and simple controller design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-1.5","Prerequisite":"TEE2023","Preclusion":"EE2010E, EE3331E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE3408","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Analog Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on integration of analog circuits on silicon using CMOS technology. The topics covered include processing and modeling background, basic circuits, reference circuit design, single stage amplifiers, operational amplifiers, noise issues and advanced design methods","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"TEE2021 or TEE2027","Preclusion":"EE3408E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE4001","ModuleTitle":"BTech Dissertation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will do a research project over two semesters on a topic of current interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students learn how to apply skills acquired in the classroom and also think of innovative ways of solving problems. Apart from intrinsic rewards such as the pleasure of problem solving, students are able to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The objective of this module is to teach skills, such as questioning, forming hypotheses and gathering evidence. Students learn to work in a research environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Level 4 standing","Preclusion":"TE4001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE4101","ModuleTitle":"Radio-Frequency (RF) Communications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Radio and microwave systems are used for information transmission.  This module therefore introduces the student to a broad range of enabling knowledge and skills commonly employed by RF and microwave engineers to specify, analyse and design radio and microwave transmission systems.  Topics covered:  Time-varying EM fields: guided waves, evanescent modes and plane-wave propagation. Radiation: radiation mechanism, magnetic vector potential, current distribution on a thin wire, Hertzian dipole, Half-wave dipole & monopole. RF Antennas: parameters, aperture antennas and arrays.  RF Amplification: stability, gain and small-signal narrowband design.  RF Generation:  conditions for oscillation, oscillator design and dielectric resonators.   RF Receivers:  receiver and mixer parameters.  RF Systems: system gain and noise figure, satellite and terrestrial systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TEE2011","Preclusion":"EE4101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE4204","ModuleTitle":"Computer Networks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth treatment of fundamental topics  of network design based on the Internet protocol stack model. It is aimed at making students understand how networks work through understanding of the underlying principles of sound network design.  This course covers topics including  network requirements, architecture, protocol stack models, Ethernet  Token Ring,  Wireless, and FDDI networks, bridges, switching and routing in IP and ATM networks,  and internetworking. Apart from learning the concepts in networks, the students will gain expertise in analyzing and designing networking protocols through mini-projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"TEE2003","Preclusion":"CS2105, CS3103, EE3204E, TEE3204, EE4204E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE4303","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover sensors, instrumentation and control systems commonly used in the industry. The sensor and instrumentation part includes topics such as signal processing and conversion, transducers and actuators, instrumentation amplifiers, non-linear amplifiers, issues pertaining to grounds, shields and power supplies. The control portion covers the evolution and types of control systems, centralized control, direct digital control (DDC), distributed control systems (DCS), fieldbuses, PID control: tuning methods and refinements, auto-tuning principles and implementation, available industrial PID controllers and their operation. It will include other common control systems such as feed-forward, cascade, ratio, selective, split range, time-delay compensation, sequence control and PLC.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"TEE3331","Preclusion":"EE3302E, TEE3302, EE4303E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TEE4435","ModuleTitle":"Modern Transistors and Memory Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to equip students with the physical foundation of metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) device physics and the theoretical background for understanding end applications in modern transistors and memory devices (e.g., Flash, phase change random access memory, etc.). Upon the successful completion of this module, the student is expected to gain an understanding on the principles of operation and physics of modern MOS transistors and memory devices. Such knowledge is useful for careers in the wafer fabrication plants, foundries, design houses and the microelectronics industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TEE2021 or TEE2027","Preclusion":"EE4408E, EE4412E, EE4435E","Corequisite":"TEE3431"},{"ModuleCode":"TEE4436","ModuleTitle":"Fabrication Process Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"In the new information age, fabrication process technology continues to be employed in the manufacturing of ultra-high density integrated circuits such as microprocessor devices in computers. This module focuses on the major process technologies and basic building blocks used in the fabrication of integrated circuits and other microelectronic devices (e.g., solar cells). Understanding of fabrication processes is essential for undergraduate students who wish to develop their professional career in the microelectronics industry such as in wafer fabrication plants, foundries and design houses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"TEE2021 or TEE2027","Preclusion":"EE4411E, EE4436E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TG1401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module builds and exposes students to the mathematical foundational concepts that are necessary in a variety of engineering disciplines. The topics include the following: Ordinary differential equations. Laplace transform. Matrix algebra. Vector Space. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Determinants and Inverses. Solution of linear equations. Diagonalisation. Functions of Matrices. Matrix exponential. Matrix differential equations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TE2102 or TM1401 or TTG1401","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TG3001","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for BTech Engineering students.  It leverages on the student’s work experience and focuses the student’s mind on exploring and reflecting on how the concepts and theories gained in the classroom can be translated into industrial practice to enhance his/her work performance. The student is required to complete 3 written reports, 2 oral presentations, and 6 Skills courses.  This module is normally taken over two consecutive regular semesters, and is an Unrestricted Elective Module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Completed at least 76MC of modules, including Advanced Placement Credits","Preclusion":"TG3002, TTG3002, TTG3001, TIC3901","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TG3002","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for BTech Engineering students.  It leverages on the student’s work experience and focuses the student’s mind on exploring and reflecting on how the concepts and theories gained in the classroom can be translated into industrial practice to enhance his/her work performance. The student is required to complete 3 written reports and 2 oral presentations.  This module is normally taken over two consecutive regular semesters, and is an Unrestricted Elective Module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Completed at least 76MC of modules, including Advanced Placement Credits","Preclusion":"TG3001, TTG3001, TTG3002, TIC3901","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIC1001","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computing and Programming I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to (i) expose students to computing principles (including abstraction and composition), (ii) provide a broad introduction to key computing concepts (including computer organisation, computer networks, operating systems, data management, distributed applications), and (iii) introduce students to basic programming methodologies and problem solving techniques through a simple structured programming language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TE2101, TEE2101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIC1101","ModuleTitle":"Professional, Ethical, and Social Issues in Computing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the interactions and impacts of computing on society, particularly on how the society has been transformed by computing (and vice versa), how policies and social norms have been developed due to computing, and emerging issues related to regulation of computing in society. Students will gain an understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of computing professionals, and an ability to analyse the impact of computing on society on a local and global scale.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIC2002","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary conceptual and analytical tools for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers four main areas of software development, namely object-oriented system analysis, object-oriented system modelling and design, implementation, and testing, with emphasis on system modelling and design and implementation of software modules that work cooperatively to fulfil the requirements of the system. Tools and techniques for software development, such as Universal Modelling Language (UML), programme specification, and testing methods, will be taught. Major software engineering issues such as modularisation criteria, programme correctness, and software quality will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TIC2001","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIC2101","ModuleTitle":"Information Systems and Organisations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the strategic role of information systems in an organisation and how information systems can lead to organisational improvements in operations, planning, and decision making. Students will learn to identifying strategic opportunities for information systems deployment in an organisation, and be exposed to issues related to managing IT resources and evaluating IT investments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIC2301","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Information Security","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as an introductory module on information security. It illustrates the fundamentals of how systems fail due to malicious activities and how they can be protected. The module also places emphasis on the practices of secure programming and implementation. Topics covered include classical/historical ciphers, introduction to modern ciphers and cryptosystems, ethical, legal and organisational aspects, classic examples of direct attacks on computer systems such as input validation vulnerability, examples of other forms of attack such as social engineering/phishing attacks, and the practice of secure programming.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TIC1002","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIC2601","ModuleTitle":"Database and Web Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of two parts. The first introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary for the understanding and practice of design and implementation of database applications and of the management of data with relational database management systems. The module covers entity-relationship model, functional dependencies, normalisation, and programming with SQL. The second part builds on top of the first and introduces students to contemporary techniques in building simple CRUD-based Web applications with a database backend and a JavaScript-based frontend.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TIC1002","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIE2010","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Industrial System","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the analytical methods used to support the operations of industrial systems that produce goods and services. It equips the students with the understanding of the fundamental processes necessary for this production and the tools and techniques commonly deployed to create effective and efficient systems. The topics covered include strategic purpose of an economic entity, forecasting of demand, planning for output levels, production control systems, scheduling, facilities layout, and quality assurance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TM3161, IE2010E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TIE2110","ModuleTitle":"Operations Research I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This foundation module introduces students to some of the basic concepts of operations research. Topics include linear programming, network flow models, and nonlinear programming. Besides the basic concepts, students will also learn about the applications of these topics to complex engineering and management problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC3214, MA2215, MA3236, IE2110E","Corequisite":"MA1102R/MA1505/MA1506/TE2102/TG1401/TTG1401"},{"ModuleCode":"TIE2120","ModuleTitle":"Probability and Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts and the methods of probability and statistics. Topics include the basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and marginal distributions, mean and variance, some common probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE2120E, TMA2103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIE2130","ModuleTitle":"Quality Engineering I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of quality and basic techniques in quality engineering. The topics covered are measures and interpretation of variation, control charts, process capability analysis, and acceptance sampling. The module will also deal with some related issues such as, measurement systems analysis, PDCA, TQM, and industrial case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TM4271, IE2130E","Corequisite":"MA1505, MA1506 or SA1101, or ST1131, or ST1131A, or ST1232, or ST2334 or TE2102 or TG1401 or TM1401 or TS2120 or IE2120E or TEE2102 or TTG1401 or TIE2120"},{"ModuleCode":"TIE3100","ModuleTitle":"Systems Design Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to give students the opportunity to apply concepts learnt to solving real world problems. In this module, each student is assigned to work on a company-sponsored problem that requires application of industrial and systems engineering concepts. The module provides the opportunity for students to identify key problems and craft an objective, scope and deliverable for a piece of work, collect and analyze the relevant data, and apply the appropriate tool to solve the problem. It also enables students to improve their communication skills through report writing and presentation to the various stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"Level 3 standing","Preclusion":"IE3100E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIE3101","ModuleTitle":"Statistics for Engineering Applications","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module goes beyond the foundation and deals mainly with the applications of statistics in the engineering context. Topics include: Review of statistical decision making and hypothesis testing, ANOVA with homogeneity of variance tests, concepts of blocking, RCBD, fixed and random effects models with multiple comparison procedures, factorial experiments, nonparametric methods, an introduction to bootstrapping with IE-based case studies. Students will also appreciate the importance of good planning and be able to conduct and evaluate simple experiments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE3101E","Corequisite":"ST1131/ST2131/ST1232/TS2120/IE2120E/TIE2120"},{"ModuleCode":"TIE3110","ModuleTitle":"Simulation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the basic concepts of discrete-event simulation systems and application to problems that have no closed-form solutions. The course will cover modelling techniques, random number generators, discrete event simulation approaches, simulated data analysis, simulation variance reduction techniques and state-of-the-art simulation software. At the end of this course, students will be able to analyse and develop simulation models of given problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"DSC3221, IE3110E","Corequisite":"TIE2100/DSC3215, IE2100E"},{"ModuleCode":"TIE4240","ModuleTitle":"Project Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts in project management. The process encompasses project planning, project scheduling, cost estimating and budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring and control, and risk assessment and management. The principles behind the process and the approaches to their execution will be covered. This module will enable students to define and plan a project within the constraints of the environment. The plan will serve as a blueprint for the implementation and control of a project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE4240E","Corequisite":"TIE2140, IE2140E"},{"ModuleCode":"TIE4259","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Systems Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to either emerging topics in systems engineering or specialised topics. Students will learn and understand evolving concepts affecting the engineering large-scale or complex systems. This module will enable them to keep abreast with current developments in the systems engineering field and broaden their exposure to various specialised topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE4259E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TIE4299","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Industrial Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to either emerging topics in industrial engineering or specialized topics by visiting staff. The students are given the opportunity to learn from visiting staff and also to understand evolving concepts in operations research\nand industrial engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"TIE2010","Preclusion":"IE4299E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TM2401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The following topics will be covered in detail: Vector algebra, vector functions; Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; Curves, tangents and lengths; Gradient, directional derivatives; Divergence and curl vector fields; Line, surface and volume integrals, Jacobian.; Green’s theorem, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TE2002 or TC2401 or TC1402 or TM1402 or TME2401","Corequisite":"TG1401"},{"ModuleCode":"TM4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Tech. 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The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Tech. programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"TME4102, TM4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TMA1001","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Mathematics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students without 'A'-level mathematics with appropriate mathematical knowledge and skill, to prepare them for further study of mathematics related disciplines. Major topics: Sets, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational functions, inequalities in one variable, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, techniques of differentiation, applications of differentiation, maxima and minima, increasing and decreasing functions, curve sketching, techniques of integration, applications of integration, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, solution of first order ordinary differential equations by separation of variables and by integrating factor, complex numbers, vectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TMA2103","ModuleTitle":"Probability and Statistics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as an introduction to probability and statistical techniques to students. Topics covered include the basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, joint and marginal distributions, mean and variance, some common probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing based on a normal population.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TMA2101","Preclusion":"IE2120, TIE2120, TIE3101, IE3101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME2121","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course develops a good understanding of the basic concepts and application of thermodynamics required for the analysis, modeling and design of thermal-fluid systems in engineering practice. Major topics include: Review of First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their applications; Reversible and Irreversible processes; Entropy; Non-flow and flow processes; Cycles involving entropy changes; Power/refrigeration and air cycles; Ideal gas mixtures; Psychrometry and applications; Fuels; Combustion and First Law applied to combustion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.25-2.4.25","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TM1121, ME2121E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TME2134","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to fluid mechanics as applied to engineering. After introducing the basic terminology and a classification of fluid and flow, students are taught fluid statics, which cover hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, surface tension forces, buoyancy, metacentric height and stability of floating bodies. Numerous examples of engineering applications pertaining to each aspect of fluid statics are presented. In the section on fluid dynamics, basic principles of fluid motion are introduced. This covers the continuity equation, Bernoulli and energy equations. The momentum equation and its engineering application using the control volume approach are included. In the analysis of fluid-mechanics problems, dimensional analysis and similitude are taught with engineering examples. Finally, laminar and turbulent pipe flows, Hagen-Poiseuille law, friction factor, losses in pipe fittings and use of Moody’s Chart will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM1131, ME2134E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME2142","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This is a compulsory module and it introduces students to various fundamental concepts in control system analysis and design. Topics include mathematical modeling of dynamical systems, time responses of first and second-order systems, steady-state error analysis, frequency response analysis of systems and design methodologies based on both time and frequency domains. This module also introduces computer simulation as a means of system evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"TME2401","Preclusion":"TM3142, ME2142E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME2151","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Mechanical Engineering Materials","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the foundation for understanding the structure-property-processing relationship in materials common in mechanical engineering. Topics explore the mechanical properties of metals and their alloys, the means of modifying such properties, as well as the failure and environmental degradation of materials. Practical applications are demonstrated through laboratory experiments to illustrate the concepts taught during lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TM1151, ME2151E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TME2401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The following topics will be covered in detail: Vector algebra, vector functions; Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; Curves, tangents and lengths; Gradient, directional derivatives; Divergence and curl vector fields; Line, surface and volume integrals, Jacobian.; Green’s theorem, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TE2002 or TEE2002 or TC2401 or TC1402 or TM1402","Corequisite":"TTG1401"},{"ModuleCode":"TME3112","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics of Machines","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the fundamental engineering principles on kinematics and kinetics. The topics of rigid body dynamics and vibration will be covered, including the theoretical development and practical application to mechanisms and machinery. The salient features of dynamics to be applied for each instance will be clearly explained and the interpretation of the results obtained will be highlighted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-2-4.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM2112, ME3112E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME3162","ModuleTitle":"Manufacturing Processes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the principles of computer-aided tools: CAD and CAM, which are widely used in modern design and manufacturing industry. By introducing the mathematical background and fundamental part programming of CAD/CAM, this course provides the basics for students to understand the techniques and their industrial applications. The topics are: CAD: geometric modelling methods for curves, surfaces, and solids; CAM: part fabrication by CNC machining based on given geometric model; Basics of CNC machining; Tool path generation in CAD/CAM (Option to introduce a CAM software to generate a CNC program for the machining of a part); Verification of fabricated part by CNC measurement based on given geometric model. The module is targeted at students specializing in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM2162, ME3162E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME3211","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics of Solids","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The module covers topics on: Linear elasticity in which the general equations of equilibrium and compatibility are derived and its applications are illustrated for complex problems; Unsymmetrical bending of beams; Stresses in pressurized thick-walled cylinders in elastic and elasto-plastic regions; Stresses in rotating members; Introduction to mechanics of composite materials; and Experimental stress analysis with particular emphasis on optical methods. This is an elective module and is intended for students in Stage 3 and 4 who have an interest in the stress analysis of isotropic and composite materials. The materials in this module are applicable to chemical, civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"TME2114","Preclusion":"TM3211, ME3211E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME3242","ModuleTitle":"Automation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the approaches used in the design of sequencing circuits applied to machine-level industrial automation. Special emphasis is given to electromechanical and pneumatic systems. After a quick review of input sensing, pneumatic actuators, basic switching logic and elements, the design of sequential control systems using electromechanical ladder diagrams, purely pneumatic circuits and programmable logic controllers are introduced. Upon successful completion, students should be able to read and understand pneumatic circuits and electromechanical ladder diagrams and be able to quickly design and implement such circuits for any sequencing problem. This is a technical elective course targeted at third year mechanical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM3242, ME3242E","Corequisite":"TME2143"},{"ModuleCode":"TME3261","ModuleTitle":"Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the principles of computer-aided tools: CAD and CAM, which are widely used in modern design and manufacturing industry. By introducing the mathematical background and fundamental part programming of CAD/CAM, this course provides the basics for students to understand the techniques and their industrial applications. The topics are: CAD: geometric modelling methods for curves, surfaces, and solids; CAM: part fabrication by CNC machining based on given geometric model; Basics of CNC machining; Tool path generation in CAD/CAM (Option to introduce a CAM software to generate a CNC program for the machining of a part); Verification of fabricated part by CNC measurement based on given geometric model. The module is targeted at students specializing in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM3261, ME3261E","Corequisite":"TME3162"},{"ModuleCode":"TME3263","ModuleTitle":"Design for Manufacturing and Assembly","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches product design for manufacture and assembly. It covers the details of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) methods for practicing engineers and also allows for learning of concurrent or simultaneous engineering. The topics covered: Introduction, Selection of materials and processes; Product design for manual assembly; Design for automatic assembly and robotic assembly; Design for machining; Design for rapid prototyping and tooling (rapid mould making); Design for injection moulding. The module is targeted at students majoring in manufacturing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TM3261, ME3263E","Corequisite":"ME3162E"},{"ModuleCode":"TME4223","ModuleTitle":"Thermal Environmental Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to integrate knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics to design and simulate air-conditioning systems, as well as to estimate and analyse the energy performance of buildings. Major topics include: Applications and basics; Psychrometrics; Comfort and health; Heat gains through building envelopes; Cooling load calculations; Air conditioning design calculations; Air conditioning systems; Air conditioning plants and equipment., Energy estimation and energy performance analysis. The module is designed for third and final-year students who are interested in the Cooling and Energy Efficiency of Buildings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TME2121 & TME3122","Preclusion":"TM3223, ME4223E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME4245","ModuleTitle":"Robot Mechanics and Control","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"The module facilitates the learning of the fundamentals of robotic manipulators for students to appreciate and understand their design and applications. Successful completion allows student to formulate the kinematics and dynamics of robotic manipulators consisting of a serial chain of rigid bodies and implement control algorithms with sensory feedback. The module is targeted at upper level undergraduates who have completed fundamental mathematics, mechanics, and control modules. Students will also gain a basic appreciation of the complexity in the control architecture and manipulator structure typical to new-generation robots.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"TME2142 (ME students); TEE3331 (for EE students)","Preclusion":"TM4245, ME4245E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TME4256","ModuleTitle":"Functional Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"Functional materials belong to a special category that is different from traditional structural materials. This category of materials provides special functionalities and is able to convert energy from one from to another. They can be found naturally and can also be engineered based on different requirements. This course covers principles of functional materials in inorganic and organic materials, and metals. The course will also provide applications of some functional materials in devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"TME2151, TME2143","Preclusion":"ME4256, ME4256E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TP5001","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent project work over two semesters, on a topic in Transportation Systems & Management approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TP5025","ModuleTitle":"Intelligent Transportation Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TCE5025","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TP5027","ModuleTitle":"Transport & Freight Terminal Management","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module will highlight critical issues and themes concerning the development of sustainable transport infrastructure systems include the planning components of the sea and air transport terminal systems, the cost-benefit analysis of economic impacts of ports and airports, and the roles of ports/airports in the supply chain. The planning and management of infrastructure capacity and operations, and design parameters in terminal facilities will be examined. The increasingly important place of information technology in port/airport operations will also be evaluated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR2201","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurial Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to the core concepts of marketing, with a special emphasis on the marketing of new, innovative products and services where no market previously existed or where the underlying product concepts may be unfamiliar to existing customers.   The pedagogical approach emphasises those market research methods, marketing strategies, pricing analysis and promotional techniques that are particularly useful for entrepreneurial settings.  Particular attention is paid to the innovative use of internet as well as non-conventional techniques such as 'guerilla' marketing.  The usefulness of these analytical tools is illustrated through concrete case studies of successful entrepreneurial marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3003 ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR2201Y","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurial Marketing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to the core concepts of marketing, with a special emphasis on the marketing of new, innovative products and services where no market previously existed or where the underlying product concepts may be unfamiliar to existing customers.   The pedagogical approach emphasises those market research methods, marketing strategies, pricing analysis and promotional techniques that are particularly useful for entrepreneurial settings.  Particular attention is paid to the innovative use of internet as well as non-conventional techniques such as 'guerilla' marketing.  The usefulness of these analytical tools is illustrated through concrete case studies of successful entrepreneurial marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3002","ModuleTitle":"New Venture Creation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Creating a new business is a challenging and complex task. The road to entrepreneurial success is long, winding and strewn with pitfalls, obstacles and blind turns. The risks of starting a new business are high, as illustrated by\r\nthe high failure rates for new ventures. However, as is always the case, the rewards are commensurate with the risk: in addition to the psychic rewards of starting a business, witness the dominance of entrepreneurs in the Forbes 400 list.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3004, TR3005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3002N","ModuleTitle":"New Venture Creation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools required to start their own successful scalable business.  Students learn through developing a business idea and business plan and presenting it to a panel of judges at the end of the course. Major topics covered include: idea generation and evaluation, value proposition, market analysis, sustainable competitive advantage, marketing strategy, creative problem-solving, innovation, teams, legal issues, financing, valuation and forecasting, managing growth, going global, negotiation and presentation. The course is targeted at all students who are interested in learning how to start a scalable business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3004, TR3005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3202","ModuleTitle":"Start-up Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module documents the learning experience from the internship in writing. Taken together with TR3201 Entrepreneurship Practicum, the student will prepare a weekly logbook as well as internship reports which will be used a part of the evaluation of their internship experience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-15","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3102","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3203E","ModuleTitle":"Start-up Case Study & Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module involves the writing of a case study on the start-up process and challenges faced by the internship host companies of the students at the overseas college. Students will apply the concepts and frameworks learned in entrepreneurship courses to document the key processes of companies in the real world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3203N","ModuleTitle":"Start-up Case Study & Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module involves the writing of a case study on the start-up process and challenges faced by the internship host companies of the students at the overseas college. Students will apply the concepts and frameworks learned in entrepreneurship courses to document the key processes of companies in the real world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3203P","ModuleTitle":"Start-up Case Study & Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module involves the writing of a case study on the start-up process and challenges faced by the internship host companies of the students at the overseas college. 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Students will apply the concepts and frameworks learned in entrepreneurship courses to document the key processes of companies in the real world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR4049N","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge in the broader range of topics of entrepreneurship. Topics covered will vary from semester to semester and may include innovation, negotiation, social entrepreneurship, law, operations, leadership, strategy, technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Depends on the topics offered, there can be prerequisite(s) on existing modules offering similar topics for example new venture creation or new product development.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Depends on the topics offered, there can be preclusion(s) on existing modules offering similar topics for example new venture creation or new product development."},{"ModuleCode":"TR4049T","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge in the broader range of topics of entrepreneurship. Topics covered will vary from semester to semester and may include innovation, negotiation, social entrepreneurship, law, operations, leadership, strategy, technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Depends on the topics offered, there can be prerequisite(s) on existing modules offering similar topics for example new venture creation or new product development.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Depends on the topics offered, there can be preclusion(s) on existing modules offering similar topics for example new venture creation or new product development."},{"ModuleCode":"TS1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Theatre and Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with foundational knowledge of the\r\ndifferent aspects of, approaches and discursive contexts relating to the study and praxis of theatre and performance. The module will also introduce students to the various forms of classical and contemporary performance practices and their attendant modes of analyses: combining play analysis, theatre history & theory. Using complementary content-centred lectures and practice laboratory, the module creates an environment where students simultaneously engage with module content while investigating its relations to the creation of theatre and performance.","CrossModule":"GEM1003","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS \r\nQualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"GEM1003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS2217","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Performance Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"From religious rituals to personal identity, propaganda to public protests, media spectacles to interactive artworks, performance is a prevalent feature of\r\ncontemporary societies. Performance Studies draws on anthropology, cultural studies and art theory to explore how these and related phenomena work, what effects they have, and how they relate to each other. This introductory module provides an overview of the key concepts behind a fast-developing discipline, and uses them to interpret a range of social practices and performance events that can be found in Singapore and other highly globalized societies. The module combines\r\nfieldwork, critical thinking, and performance analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS2233","ModuleTitle":"Making Contemporary Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on key figures and aspects of contemporary performance as a means of learning about innovative approaches to theatre practice. Taking the works of a significant dramatist, director, theorist or theatre/performance genre as their starting point, students will investigate the resulting aesthetic and conceptual innovations, and explore their implications for current approaches to performance making more generally. As such, the module combines creative and critical practice, and features a variety of reflective, analytical and practical assessment tasks, including a group performance project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TS2236","ModuleTitle":"Crossing Boundaries in Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Intended for students majoring in Theatre Studies, this module aims to explore how the boundaries of social and cultural identities are constructed and crossed in performance. By looking at various forms of performance texts, it will examine a) racial and gender identities represented in the body and language, b) patterns of image-making and c) the performative dynamics of the encounter between different identities. Throughout the course, students will be guided to address the questions of how the differences across the borderlines are represented and challenged and, also, whether these boundaries are ultimately directed towards specific cultural ends.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS2240","ModuleTitle":"Voice Studies and Production","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at how one's voice is made and how one can modulate it.  Students will get an understanding of the physiological processes that produce voice and the relationship between mind and body in vocal communication.  Hence this is also a very practical workshop using techniques developed by actors and singers that will improve the resonance and musicality of the speaking voice and also vocal strength and endurance.  Using verse, prose and dramatic text, students will work on vocal characteristics - pitch, intonation patterns, pace and pausing, placement - and so improve their oral delivery.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-6-1","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3222","ModuleTitle":"Applied Theatre","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module develops students' theoretical and practical perspectives of Applied Theatre, a term that embraces different strands of socially engaged theatre, and focuses on the 'usefulness' of theatre in various educational and community contexts. Through exploring a range of practical approaches deployed by some key practitioners in the field, students are guided to think critically about how the social efficacy of theatre can be promoted and debated. Leading approaches are re-examined in light of context- and culture-specific situations, and students' practical experience form a basis to engage with theoretical questions and issues of creating participatory theatre in non-conventional settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"TS4880B Applied Theatre","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3232","ModuleTitle":"Performance & Social Space","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on performance as a major component in the fabric of our everyday lives, especially in the ways we observe and absorb the myriad performances that surround us, both `mediated' and `live'. Through initial discussions, presentations and workshops we will explore notions of authenticity and transformation in performance, with particular focus on cinema, television, advertising and other popular media. Various theoretical models will be considered, including those that relate to avant-garde and experimental performance. A final project will be developed over several weeks, in which the students work in groups to create a short video that integrates these approaches with their own ideas about performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3245","ModuleTitle":"Professional Theatre Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides Arts 3 students majoring in Theatre Studies with the opportunity of an internship project in theatre organizations. It matches individual students' interests and skills with internship roles in stagecraft, stage production, event planning, theatre in education, research and administration offered by theatre companies.  Through research papers, regular reports, and a final presentation, students are trained to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, develop skills in teamwork and problem-solving, and form research parameters and gather data to address issues in theatre practice from a critical perspective.  Students are selected competitively on the basis of interviews and portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Total of 150-200 hrs","Prerequisite":"TS1101E. Only for TS Major students who are in or going into their third year.\r\n","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3246","ModuleTitle":"Shakespeare and Asian Performances","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Shakespeare’s plays have been known in many parts of Asia for about 100 years, and contemporary Asian theatre practice shows at once a great diversity of approaches to them, and patterns of common interest in production and reception. This module takes recent productions from different theatre cultures to compare how Shakespeare’s texts are engaged through non-realist aesthetic principles, and how self-reflexive treatments of naturalism, as well as new scripts based on his plays, interact with the cultural values represented by Shakespeare in the East and Southeast Asian region. Assessment includes the option of a creative project.  ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003 or EN1101E or GEK1000","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MCs in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TS4217","ModuleTitle":"Cultural Performance in Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"What is the form and function of theatricality in contemporary Asian society? This module seeks to answer this question by investigating a range of collective practices of symbolic action and meaning-making that have become known as \"cultural performance\". The methodological perspectives of Performance Studies will be deployed to contextualise cultural performances that contribute so arrestingly to social reality in East and Southeast Asia. Students will participate in a field trip and learn a variety of research techniques such as practice-based inquiry, interviews, performance analysis, historical analysis and visual ethnography to develop individual research projects throughout the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4219","ModuleTitle":"Media and Popular Performance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines popular media-mediated events &quot;as&quot; performance.  The module will investigate the way in which 'mediatised'(i.e. media-mediated) and popular events &quot;perform&quot; and shape the audience's perception of reality.  Conversely, the module will also examine how media-mediated performance is influenced by audience interests and perceptions.  The focus will be on popular media-mediated events like sports, reality TV, the internet to illustrate how they constitute different modes of performances while sharing similar performativities.  The module will also focus on cross-genre, inter-disciplinary performances while also examining notions of the spectacular and spectacle in contemporary visual culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4220","ModuleTitle":"Shakespeare and Film","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a study of how the literary and performance traditions associated with Shakespeare's work are mobilized and transformed by the visual cultures of contemporary cinema. Through the intersections between the mediums of the dramatic text, theatre and film, the course examines central issues that shape Shakespeare's currency and circulation in the cinema: the values attached to authenticity and performance traditions, the Shakespearean actor, the appropriation and parody of the &quot;universality&quot; of Shakespeare, and the transformation of the meaningfulness of his plays through visuality and spectacle.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS or 28 MCs in EN or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4221","ModuleTitle":"Performance Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Doing performance can teach us things that watching it cannot. This module uses performance practice as a research methodology to investigate otherwise inaccessible questions of creativity, embodiment, and performance processes. The three main components of the module include: defining a research question, designing and conducting experiments/observations, presenting the outcomes. Students will conceptualize and execute their own research project, in a relationship of collaborative research with artists. The nature of the project determines the resulting presentation: multi-media talk, lecture-demonstration, or short performance or workshop. The module will also focus on case studies from a range of cultural and stylistic sources.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis is usually done in the second semester of a student's registration in the Honours Degree Programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of TS major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2013-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of TS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of TS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"TS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012-2015:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\r\n\r\nCohort 2016 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"TS4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TS6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instruction","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TTG1401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module builds and exposes students to the mathematical foundational concepts that are necessary in a variety of engineering disciplines. The topics include the following: Ordinary differential equations. Laplace transform. Matrix algebra. Vector Space. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Determinants and Inverses. Solution of linear equations. Diagonalisation. Functions of Matrices. Matrix exponential. Matrix differential equations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"NIl","Preclusion":"TE2102 or TM1401 or TG1401","Corequisite":"NIl"},{"ModuleCode":"TTG3001","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for BTech Engineering students.  It leverages on the student’s work experience and focuses the student’s mind on exploring and reflecting on how the concepts and theories gained in the classroom can be translated into industrial practice to enhance his/her work performance. The student is required to complete 3 written reports, 2 oral presentations, and 6 Skills courses.  This module is normally taken over two consecutive regular semesters, and is an Unrestricted Elective Module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Completed at least 76MC of modules, including Advanced Placement Credits","Preclusion":"TG3002, TTG3002, TG3001, TIC3901","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TTG3002","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & LIFELONG EDN","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCALE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for BTech Engineering students.  It leverages on the student’s work experience and focuses the student’s mind on exploring and reflecting on how the concepts and theories gained in the classroom can be translated into industrial practice to enhance his/her work performance. The student is required to complete 3 written reports and 2 oral presentations.  This module is normally taken over two consecutive regular semesters, and is an Unrestricted Elective Module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Completed at least 76MC of modules, including Advanced Placement Credits","Preclusion":"TG3001, TTG3001, TG3002, TIC3901","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UAR2207","ModuleTitle":"Intercultural Exchanges through Theatre","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The students will become familiar with the practice and history of two major theatre forms, one from the Euro-American tradition and one from Southeast Asia. We will study these forms through practical workshops, seminar discussions and a fieldtrip to Indonesia. In the second part of the module, the students will devise their own intercultural theatre projects, which will draw from both of the forms studied. In addition to this practical exercise, we will also read the theories of intercultural theatre practice and reflect more general about the challenges and opportunities presented by intercultural exchanges. Although the module focuses on theatre, the idea is to think creatively and critically about the complexities of intercultural communication in an increasingly globalized world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. \r\nUSP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules, CBMs) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. Prerequisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UCV2209","ModuleTitle":"The Heterogeneous Indians of Contemporary Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Straddling the fields of faith, civilisations and culture,\nmigration, diaspora, political economy, foreign policy and\ninternational politics, this module, being multidisciplinary in\ncomplexion, provides for a multifaceted understanding of\nIndia-Singapore relations in the contemporary world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UD5221","ModuleTitle":"Theory and Elements of Urban Design","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the different theoretical approaches to urban design and provides the philosophical underpinnings to the various bodies of theories. The application of these theories to the design of urban environments will be examined. With a greater understanding of the various theories, this course will serve as a base from which students can develop their own convictions and approaches to urban design. It also examines the fundamentals of urban design and the factors in the related fields of urban planning, architecture and landscape architecture that influence the creation of urban spaces. The course aims to lead students to critically examine and investigate the many ways through which the city is imagined, developed, formed and occupied. There are two components to the course, lectures and seminars. Lectures will present the theoretical concepts and models of thought regarding urban design. Seminars focus on the discussion and interrogation of influential writings and case studies of urban projects, and present opportunities for students to interpret and debate the relevance and applications of these modes of thinking and acting on the built environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UD5521","ModuleTitle":"Planning Process: Quantitative & Policy Dimensions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip participants with a good knowledge of the urban planning process, particularly the quantitative, research, and policy considerations. It examines the relationship between urban planning and urban design from the practitioner's perspective. Extensive reference with case studies will be made to the Singapore planning process at the various levels. It also helps participants to develop a sound understanding of the integrated nature of urban planning and the urban design processes and how this can be reinforced to achieve a more efficient and attractive urban environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UD5601","ModuleTitle":"URBAN DESIGN STUDIO 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The urban design studio is where the synthesis of theoretical and practical aspects of urban analysis and design takes place. Using urban design projects of different scales that deal with programming, planning and design, the studio encourages the integration of political, social, economic, environmental, and physical concerns in the design of urban spaces. The studio will also analyse successful urban design projects in the form of case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-4-0-4-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UD5622","ModuleTitle":"Methods Of Urban Design & Urban Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course is taken in conjunction with urban design studios. Methods of urban analysis and urban design will be taught to enable the students to tackle urban design projects of varying scales introduced in UD5601 and UD5602. The various aspects of urban growth, city limits/boundaries, urban structure, urban architecture, typologies as well as infrastructural planning, parcellation, public space and design guidelines will be introduced. The critical role that transportation plays in structuring the city will also be examined. This course will be conducted intensively on a daily basis over a period of three weeks (usually beginning on the third week of Semester 1).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UHB2207","ModuleTitle":"Language, Cognition, and Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the deep interconnections between language, cognition and culture. It begins with a consideration of the ‘discursive mind’ - that is, the particularly human way of knowing that uses language as its primary tool and medium. Realizing how much of human cognition is language-dependant,\r\nwe then explore the relations between language, cognition and culture by looking at such everyday linguistic phenomena as code-switching, metaphor and gesture. Augmenting the reading of sociolinguistic and cognitive science texts in this module, students will also learn how to collect and to analyze empirical\r\nevidence of language phenomena in order to more critically assess the claims of such texts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UHB2210","ModuleTitle":"Emotion in Daily Life","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The ability to experience emotions has numerous consequences, both desirable and undesirable, as emotions can colour our perception, drive or deter our daily\npursuits, and, in the long run, shape whether we feel satisfied or disgruntled with life. This module focuses on the roles that emotions play in various areas of life, such as arts, religion, and material consumption. There will be multi-disciplinary, reflective discussions, grounded on updated and rigorous psychological research so as to enhance appreciation of abstract theories and to motivate effective application of these theories in real life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3901","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3901S","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module (ST)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3902","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3902S","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module (ST)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3911GE","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3911HY","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3911PS","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3911SC","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3911SW","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3931","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3941","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4911EN","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4911SC","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in SC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4911SN","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4912EL","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4912EN","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4912NM","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before;\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 44 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS4932","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIT2208","ModuleTitle":"Thinking 4.0","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The 4th industrial revolution, combining notions from fields such as cybernetics, the maker world and artificial intelligence, is rapidly starting to take shape. The key\nunderlying human thought process is often represented by the term  ‘computational thinking’ but this thought process is much more than thinking like a programmer or computer-like. It is a broadly interdisciplinary process\nencompassing both the arts and the sciences, and essential for succeeding in an interconnected and data driven world. Indeed, thinking computationally is often\nmore like art than like math. This module, explores the thought processes behind computational thinking and considers applications in finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ULT2299C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Lit. 2: The Subject of Reading","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Where does meaning come from? Some people think that it resides in the text; some suggest that it originates from the author; others argue that meaning is created by the reader. This module examines the possibilities and problems of the last answer. To what extent does the reader of a text determine its meaning? Is there a universal, objective reader, or are readers historically specific, biased and always \"subjects\"? If a reader constructs the text, can the text in turn construct the reader? We will think about these questions by operating on several levels: (1) by discussing literature and films that thematise reading; (2) by assessing how thinkers have debated the reader's role; and (3) by examining our own processes of reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. USP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules / USP Advanced Multidisciplinary Seminars) may state general pre-requisite  skills/knowledge. Pre-requisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UNL2201","ModuleTitle":"Space, Time And Matter","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"As an inquiry-tier module, students will be brought through a general framework for thinking about these issues lensed from philosophy mathematics and physics. Specifically,\r\n- The philosophical strand will expose students to some of the early conceptions of space, time and matter. Principally ideas of Descartes and Leibniz with emphasis on Kant’s concept of space and time. The mathematization of science in the 17th Century - from Descartes use of coordinate geometry to Galileo’s Principle of Inertia and the mathematics of motion will serve to showcase how the early concepts took shape.\r\n- The mathematical strand will serve to showcase how Euclid’s axiomatic approach to geometry formed the basis of subsequent generalizations that led to the characterization of space and time. Here students will be introduced to structures such as topological spaces, manifolds and Riemannian spaces that form the basis of the space-time fabric.\r\n- The physical strand will touch on the notion of physical symmetries and its relation to geometry. In particular, Galilean and Special relativity will serve to elucidate how the motion of particles in the space-time fabric reveals its geometrical structure. This will culminate in Einstein’s Equivalence Principle and its implications leading up to the General theory of Relativity.\r\n\r\nThe aim here is to provide a coherent exposition of how the three disciplines come together in providing insights into the nature of space, time and matter. The questions raised will force students to examine and reflect on the extent to which our commonsensical views of the physical space accurately describes the way nature really is; and to what degree this view is tenable on the basis of detailed quantitative reasons and empirical evidence. Hopefully, through this analysis, students will appreciate the subtle interplay between the realm of ideas and mental constructs and that of experiments and scientific facts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UNL2206","ModuleTitle":"Nature's Threads","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to explore the importance of various key ideas in the history of physics by considering a selection of examples each semester as a means of examining the whys and hows of certain scientific revolutions. The theme underlying the choice of topics to be covered will be to explore the evolutionary aspect of scientific understanding which finds inter-connections (often, only much later, sometimes even centuries later) between seemingly unrelated ideas. The student should take away from this module a sense of the revolutionary nature and scientific importance of the ideas explored that semester, as well as the deep inter-connections which science establishes - 'Nature's Threads' as it were.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UNL2210","ModuleTitle":"Mathematics and Reality","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"What is the nature of Reality and how can we be sure about what we know? Do mathematical constructs such as symmetry groups and infinity point beyond themselves to a higher reality? How do we account for the fact that mathematics is so effective in describing nature? Is it mere language or is it the reality itself? This module explores the intimate link between reality and mathematics and how the latter has been unreasonably effective in providing a description of nature. Students will be taken through a journey that showcases the developments that have shaped our current views on the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UPC2208","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Courtship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"How does an understanding of molecular interactions help us to make sense of everyday chemical phenomena to important chemical technologies? For example why are plastics non-biodegradable? Why and how an LED lights up or gets quenched, or one drug molecule works while another results in side effects? These are important outcomes resulting directly or indirectly from initial  intermolecular forces. Environmental issues such as differentiation between\r\nbiodegradable and “unfriendly” materials can also be discussed. Stereochemical or 3D-controlled intermolecular forces allow an understanding of many chemical processes in biological systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UPC2209","ModuleTitle":"Pollution Control Engineering in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Clean air and water are crucial for public health and to ensure a safe supply of drinking water. Pollution to our air and water can pose health risks and increase treatment costs. This module explores topics related to environmental pollution that threatens clean air and water. What are the main air and water pollutants? From what sources do they come? How do these contaminants get transported? How do we monitor and keep tabs on the quality of the environment? Relevant examples from Singapore and other countries will be used to demonstrate concepts taught in class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101G","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: Quantifying Nuclear Risks","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of an important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can \r\nprovide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach.  \r\n\r\nThis module focuses on quantifying aspects of nuclear risks. Students will pose a question related to nuclear risks (e.g. What is the lowest dose of radiation that can lead to cancer?), propose a method to measure the relevant variables, collect the necessary data, and make scientifically justifiable inferences from it. Students will thus perform all aspects of a genuine scientific study, from problem formulation to decision making and final reporting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101I","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: Quantifying Environmental Quality","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of an important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can provide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach.\r\n\r\nThis module looks at environmental quality and human health. Students will learn how environmental quality is measured, air and water quality parameters, and health effects of pollution. They will apply quantitative analyses in understanding our environment and its link to our wellbeing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101J","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: Pursuit of Happiness","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of an important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can provide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach. What factors contribute to positive life outcomes? Is successful living predicated simply by demographics or do social attitudes lead to a happy life? Are these two factors linked? We explore 40 years of data to answer questions surrounding the relationship between demographics, attitude, and the quality of life of individuals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"UTC1409 Jr Seminar: Pursuit of Happiness, offered by College of Alice and Peter Tan (CAPT)","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"USE2304","ModuleTitle":"Singapore: The Making Of A Nation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The course serves as an introduction to history in general and the history of modern Singapore in particular. It adopts a wide-angled approach to an understanding of national heritage, history and identity, with due attention to both international and internal developments which have together shaped present-day Singapore. These developments include the formation of a colonial plural society under British rule, the impact of the Japanese Occupation, the rise of nationalism and political contestation, statehood, merger with and separation from Malaysia, the politics and economics of survival, and the governance of an independent city-state.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"USR4002A","ModuleTitle":"Critical Reflection","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This course prepares students for intellectual life beyond the university by modelling and asking students to engage in responsible reading, thinking, teaching, writing, and dialogue. The module will be taught by a multidisciplinary faculty of four and will examine a theme from several disciplinary perspectives. Students will be challenged to critically read and productively respond to assumptions, evidence, and methods from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. This module builds upon and expands USP’s goal of developing socially engaged thinkers, readers, and writers with the skills necessary to understand and intervene in debates concentrated in but relevant beyond specific disciplines and academia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Open to students in years 3 and above","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"USS2105","ModuleTitle":"University Scholars Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module requires students to reflect on and further develop the intellectual dimension of their academic, professional or social interests. It revolves around a series of talks given by invited speakers, organised into three strands: (i) the academic strand, which introduces various areas and modes of academic inquiry; (ii) the professional strand, which introduces various professions and looks into the nature of the knowledge society; (iii) the social strand, which examines an individual's intellectual and social engagement with the increasingly interdependent world.  Facilitated by the instructors, students will engage in discussions in small groups. The focus of these discussions need not be on the content of the talks per se, but on the process of intellectual inquiry; and the aim is not to find answers per se, but to ask (good and feasible) questions. The module reinforces skills learnt in Writing and Critical Thinking, and allows students to apply them to a diverse range of issues. Assessed on a CS/CU basis, the 4-MC module is completed in two semesters (student's Semester 2 &amp; 3). Students are required to attend at least nine talks (minimum four per semester), participate actively in discussion, and submit four short response papers and two longer papers. Students will have to perform satisfactorily in each of these assessment modes. No partial MC will be given. \n\nRegistration for this one-year long module will be opened for a new intake of first-year students only in Semester 2 of each academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1102B","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: The Darwinian Revolution","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The scientific developments of the 19th century from geology to palaeontology, culminating in the theory of evolution by natural selection are arguably the greatest transformations in our understanding of the natural world in human history. Much of the science of the following century has been further refinements and elaborations of these earlier foundations. Yet most of these developments remain totally unknown or misunderstood by most people. Surely, therefore, an understanding of these issues is essential knowledge for any educated person today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1902B%\nGEM1536\nGET1020","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1102G","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Proof: What’s Truth got to do with it?","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An essential part of an educated person is an independent desire to know the truth.  In seeking the truth, one must often judge a proffered proof. This seminar will discuss the relationship between Truth and Proof in biology, ecology, history, justice, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics, religion, statistics, etc.  This helps the student see both the hard, objective formulation of the two concepts in the sciences, as well as their soft, subjective abstraction in the humanities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1902G%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1102U","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Disasters","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Disasters are catastrophic breakdowns in the relations between nature, technology, and society. They reveal aspects of these relations not normally visible. In this Junior Seminar, we explore questions such as: what are disasters, what causes them, and how do we know when they begin or end? What kinds of knowledge count when communities prepare for disasters or make recovery plans? By examining the historical, environmental, and cultural contexts of specific catastrophes and their aftermaths, such as Fukushima or the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, we ponder what disasters can teach us about how to (re-)construct more just, resilient and sustainable societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1902U%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1114","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar From the Fire to the Frying Pan: Cooking and Eating in Human Culture(s)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Cooking has evolved in unexpected ways throughout human history and has always been one of the most important markers of human culture(s). By engaging scholarship from various disciplines (but particularly anthropology), this course explores major themes that inform the way humans prepare food across different cultures and time periods. We will particularly concentrate on the prominent example of fish. Fieldtrips will be made to one of Singapore’s fishing ports and fish farms, and students will learn to apply ethnographic methods to the Singapore context. Students will also get to cook fish based on specific themes. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1117","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Radiation and Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Reports of radiation leaks at the Fukushima nuclear facility in Japan, following the earthquake/tsunami disaster in 2011, have triggered concern and even panic among members of the general public. In this seminar, we adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to debates and controversies about radiation and nuclear technology. Key topics include: (1) the science behind radiation effects, and the way in which policymakers and others grapple with scientific uncertainties; (2) the challenges of expert-lay communication about radiation risk, both after nuclear disaster and relating to consumer technologies; (3) the broader context that shapes debates over nuclear power in Japan and elsewhere.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2910/GEM2910X/UTC2110","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1119","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Crime and Punishment","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Understanding crime is important for those who, through the machinery of the state, would seek to impose punishment upon the criminal. This course gives students the opportunity to consider the nature of crime and punishment from a number of perspectives in philosophy, criminology and fiction. They will examine the justifications for deeming behaviour criminal, the causes of this behaviour, as well as the divergent legal responses to it across time and cultures and with changes in technology. Through the use of case studies, students will test their\nintuitions about when the imposition of punishment is morally acceptable.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1402","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Generation Y: Transitions to Adulthood","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This course explores the changes in the life transition from adolescence to adulthood in today’s developed world. We will look at some of the popular understandings of emerging adulthood by studying an age group of people called  “adultolescents”, “twixters”, or “kippers”. We will also critically analyse aspects of emerging adulthood with regards to education, job opportunities, love and marriage, as well as parenting. Finally, we reflect on the kind of citizens these emerging adults are becoming, how they can engage in the community, and what the future holds for them.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1035","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1403","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Hidden Communities","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"There are various ‘hidden communities’ in Singapore that do not gain much public attention but whose members require special consideration from society. People with disabilities, children with learning difficulties, the elderly or migrant workers are among them. They face distinct challenges to live independent and productive lives. Each semester, the module focuses on one specific group and examines that group’s challenges, and best practices in Singaporean and international contexts. Engaging with hidden communities in Singapore is one of the key features of understanding global issues in a local context, so-called ‘Glocalisation’ (globalisation + localisation) to form active citizenship in a healthy society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1904","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1404","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Power and Ideas","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"According to cultural theorists like Stuart Hall, Michel Foucault and Antonio Gramsci, the structures that support dominant ideas in society could be political, economic, religious or cultural, among others. This module examines the power structures behind the dominant ideas of our time, asking why these structures have an interest in promoting or discrediting ideas about what is ‘good’ for our community and mankind. These ideas include human rights, citizenship, democracy, meritocracy, the ‘Washington Consensus,’ development, age of majority, and political correctness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1905","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1408","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Technology and Human Progress","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Technology is the creation and use of tools, techniques and processes to solve a problem or perform a specific function. In this junior seminar, students will explore and understand emergent technologies (informational, biomedical, assistive, instructional etc) and will seek to understand technologies from multidisciplinary perspectives. Students will pursue a specific area of interest (eg a specific new technology, and related ethical or legal issues) in-depth, and consider the potential implications of the widespread use of these technologies, both in advancing human progress; and the social, ethical and legal dilemmas they may pose to society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1909","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1409","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: The Pursuit of Happiness","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This module introduced a comprehensive perspective on ‘happiness’ and related social constructs such as satisfaction and quality of life. Drawing from  multidisciplinary research in Singapore and around the world, the following issues are discussed in detail: Does rising GDP lead to more happiness? Who are the people who are happy? Can money buy happiness? What really makes people happy? Can the government manufacture happiness for its citizens?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1910\nUQF2101J","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1415","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Family in a Changing Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Family is often considered the foundation of society. Families affect the way we live, play, and work, shaping our values and how we relate to others. In this module, students will investigate and engage with issues that surround and\ndefine what it means to be a Singaporean family in the 21st century. They will look at issues such as broken and singleparent families, foster care, family leisure, family businesses etc - through economic, social, and psychological perspectives. The module emphasises experiential learning and application of readings outside the classroom through field trips, guest speakers and discussions/interviews with\nfamilies and communities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1702B","ModuleTitle":"Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Does a virus attack any individual? Or, does an individual create conditions for infection? How should hospitals plan treatment strategies and patient-staff movements during an outbreak? Should government allocate more resources\nto prevent onset of chronic diseases rather than managing the complications arising out of chronic diseases? Students will approach such questions from a systems perspective, which involves: understanding behaviours of subsytems and stakeholders such as disease/ infection, patients, providers, payers and society. They will also learn how the interdependencies and interactions between the different actors of the system can be integrated into a holistic system that enables better understanding.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"FOR GEM1919\nGEM-coded \nGEM1914 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\nGEM1915% Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\nGEM1918 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\nGE Reform \nGET1011 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\nUTC-coded \nUTC1411 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\nUTC1701 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\nUTC1700 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\n\nFOR UTC1701\nGEM-coded \nGEM1914 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\nGEM1915% Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\nGEM1918 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\nGEM1919 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\nGE Reform \nGET1011 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\nUTC-coded \nUTC1411 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\nUTC1700 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1702C","ModuleTitle":"Thinking in Systems: Sustainability and Us","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"How does our day-to-day actions and living habits affect our\nenvironment? How effectively can we engage the public,\ngovernment and other stakeholders to shape a sustainable\nenvironment for humanity? Students will analyze these\nquestions from a systems perspective by developing\nqualitative and quantitative models that can map the\ninterconnections and interdependencies between\nstakeholders involved in current sustainability challenges\nfacing humanity (examples: energy consumption, zero\nwaste and recycling). In this module, students will not only\ndevelop a good understanding on sustainability challenges,\nbut also on how actions of individuals can add up to cause\nsuch challenges.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM-coded\nGEM1914 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\nGEM1915% Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\nGEM1918 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\nGEM1919 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\n\nGE Reform\nGET1011 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\n\nUTC-coded\nUTC1411 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\nUTC1700 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural\nUTC1701 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\nTo be precluded with: all other topics offered under\nthe UTC1702 parent module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1702D","ModuleTitle":"Thinking in Systems: Population Dynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Many of the world’s problems are linked to population changes: rapidly aging population, immigration woes, and the threat of environmental degradation to human existence.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students will be introduced to population trends and be equipped to better understand fertility, mortality and migration and how they cause changes in population size, composition and distribution. It  incorporates basic concepts, data sources and tools used in demography into a systems approach to modelling population dynamics.\r\n\r\nStudents will build models of increasing complexity, covering a variety of generic structures and classic system dynamics modelling scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM-coded:\r\nGEM1914 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\r\nGEM1915% Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\nGEM1918 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\r\nGEM1919 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\r\nGE Reform:\r\nGET1011 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\nUTC-coded:\r\nUTC1411 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere\r\nUTC1700 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural\r\nUTC1701 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\r\nTo be precluded with:\r\nAll other topics offered under the UTC1702 parent module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1702E","ModuleTitle":"Thinking in Systems: Energy Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Are energy sources infinite? Do energy policies lead to a sustainable energy development? Would renewables solve our future energy needs, mitigate emissions and protect our environment? Students deal with such energy challenges by learning to understand ‘energy systems’ as a ‘complex\r\nwhole’. This module provides a platform for students to understand the complex behavior arising from interdependent interactions of different actors of energy systems with other economic, political, social, technological and environmental factors. To achieve this, it engages students to learn and apply systems thinking tools to such aforementioned challenges through relevant models, case studies and real-world energy policy/problem scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM-coded:\r\nGEM1915:Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\nGEM1914 Jr Sem: Systems: Systems Everywhere\r\nGEM1915 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\nGEM1918 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\r\nGEM1919 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\r\n\r\nGE Reform:\r\nGET1011 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\n\r\nUTC-coded:\r\nUTC1411: Jr Sem: Systems: Systems Everywhere\r\nUTC1702A: Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\r\nUTC1702B:Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\r\nUTC1702C: Thinking in Systems: Sustainability and Us\r\nUTC1702D: Thinking in Systems: Population Dynamics\r\n\r\nTo be precluded with: all other topics offered under the UTC1702 parent module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC1702F","ModuleTitle":"Thinking in Systems: Disaster Resilience","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Disasters like floods, storms, new disease outbreaks are increasing in the world. Climate change adds new hazards and uncertainties to existing risks. But are disasters a result of increasing hazards or are we becoming more vulnerable to them? Will they remain as hazards if we plan for resilience? Is resilience built or managed? Students will critically analyse these questions through a systems approach developing qualitative and quantitative models to understand relations between hazards, vulnerability, policy interventions and development practices. The module will encourage students to analyse case studies and grasp the dynamic complexity between risks, social vulnerability and resilience.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM-coded\r\nGEM1915:Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\nGEM1914 Jr Sem: Systems:Systems Everywhere\r\nGEM1918 Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\r\nGEM1919 Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare \r\n\r\nGE Reform\r\nGET1011 Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\n\r\nUTC-coded\r\nUTC1411: Jr Sem: Systems: Systems Everywhere\r\nUTC1702A: Thinking in Systems: Ecosystems and Natural Resources\r\nUTC1702B:Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare\r\nUTC1702C: Thinking in Systems: Sustainability and Us\r\nUTC1702D: Thinking in Systems: Population Dynamics\r\n\r\nTo be Precluded with all other topics offered under the \r\nUTC 1702 parent module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2102","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This ‘Senior Seminar’ is required of students in their second year of residence in Tembusu College. The module will consider one of the most pressing problems of our time from multiple viewpoints. Merging insights from the sciences and humanities, students will be introduced to problems, conflicts, and debates over the causes of, and solutions to, the phenomenon of global warming and its implications for humanity. The seminar will meet weekly in small groups of 15-20, with periodic full-class meetings to hear guest speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2902%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2107","ModuleTitle":"Senior Seminar: Negotiating in a Complex World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"We live in a world where complex negotiations take place daily. Navigating these complex negotiations requires one to be conscious of the psychological,\nhistorical, sociological, economical, and other contextual factors that shape each unique encounter. The rapid advancement in science and technology\nadds to the challenge of interpreting highly technical, domain-specific information, which is critical in rationalizing decisions and persuading counterparts. In this module, we adopt a case study approach to dissecting complex negotiations. Students will learn to adopt both a macro and micro perspective in analysing such negotiations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2907%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2400","ModuleTitle":"Community Leadership","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This interdisciplinary module introduces and examines the idea of ‘community leadership’. It focuses on how ordinary individuals identify social needs in the local community and endeavour to improve the lives of vulnerable groups by\norganising grassroots solutions. These individuals include\nNobel Laureates such as Mother Teresa or Muhammad\nYunus but also ordinary unsung heroes closer to\nSingapore. Students are required to investigate the\nemergence of pioneering community leaders combining\nthe socio-historical contexts, personal psychology,\nnetworking and socialisation processes and social\nentrepreneurship. The teaching methodology incorporates\nlectures, seminar discussion, experiential exercises and\nfield study to interview real-life community leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"GEM2903%","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2402","ModuleTitle":"Environment and Civil Society in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"How ‘green’ is Singapore and how should we preserve biodiversity on this island? This GEM explores the rise of the conservation ethic in Singapore. It traces the scientific, social and economic conditions that gave rise to the global environmental movement, and to its various expressions in Singapore. Students will engage with stakeholders (scientists, officials, civil society) to understand the \nconflicts and collaborations between advocates of development and conservation. The class will make field trips to evaluate state-civil society partnerships (wildlife \nsanctuaries, green corridors, water catchment etc), and debate choices and dilemmas for the future.","CrossModule":"UTS2402","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2906%\nSSU2005%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2403","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Originally a concept which bound individual members to a defined nation via relations of rights and responsibilities, “citizenship” in the 21st century is coming under unprecedented pressure from technological change and\nglobalization. This module will trace the development of the concept, the values and social assumptions which underpin citizenship, and the interactions between liberal, communitarian and civic narratives of citizenship from\nancient Greece to contemporary Singapore. Three key relationships are considered: the rights and duties of citizens in relation to government, to other citizens, and to non-citizens in and beyond the polity.","CrossModule":"UTS2403","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2028%\nSSU2007%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2404","ModuleTitle":"(Re)Building Communities: Insights from India","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the concepts, practices and issues related to “community development”. It focuses on the building and/or rebuilding of marginalised communities (e.g. women, the poor) in developing Asia, particularly within the context of India. It offers students an interactive learning opportunity that combines development theory, classroom discussions in Singapore, and field visits in India. Students will critically examine\r\ndebates about the nature of community development as well as ethical, social and economic challenges of different models.\r\n\r\nPart 1: Understanding community development and India\r\nPart 2: Field visits (India) \r\nPart 3: Reflection and sharing of insights gained","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"25-0-0-81-28","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2409","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Communities: Theory & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This module helps students to critically understand the unmet needs and issues of marginalised communities (e.g. the elderly and the disabled). It does this by providing students with opportunities to actively engage with a selected community, and to study its challenges in-depth. Students will be equipped with the basic concepts and skills of research and evaluation to study the community’s programmes and policies. They will apply the knowledge they acquire in the classroom to real-world situations through group projects and collaborations with a community partner.","CrossModule":"UTS2407","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2700","ModuleTitle":"An Undefeated Mind: An Experiential Inner Reengineering Approach","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"This module adopts an experiential learning approach to shape students’ psychological well-being and mental resilience through mind-body practices. Students will cultivate four skills/capacities for well-being namely: Faculty of Attention, Art of Listening, Emotional Balance and Self-Awareness. Students will translate their practices and personal experiences into reflective texts as well as system diagrams. They will then engage in fieldwork at elderly care organizations in Singapore where they will dialogue with caregivers to understand their emotions and experiences. This will provide them an opportunity to personally experience and share the benefits of awareness of their mental processes while engaging in delicate conversations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-1-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2703","ModuleTitle":"Infectious Diseases: Dynamics, Strategies and Policies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Waves of infectious diseases like Ebola, SARS, and avian flu have shaken countries in recent years. The complex unpredictable nature of infectious diseases has also been a source of fear and threat to humans and other life forms for several centuries. The origin, spread, prevention and control of infectious diseases involve actors including animals, birds, insects, humans, environment, society and economics. This module will explore the interconnections and interdependencies between these actors as models that involve a “system of systems”. Besides helping to relate model structure to dynamic behaviour, the models will be used to design optimal vaccination and control policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2704","ModuleTitle":"Projects in Systems Thinking and System Dynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"This module will foster deeper anchoring in Residential College 4’s (RC4s’) theme “Systems Thinking and System Dynamics” through diverse projects related to systems such as energy, environment, health, society, and business. It builds upon the skill sets that RC4 students acquired in junior seminar and senior seminar 1. Students will do individual projects supervised by RC4 fellows; some of them may involve external collaborations, and field work. Intellectual exchanges between supervisors, collaborators, practitioners on the field, and peers will provide a unique experience to students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2707","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Health and Social Care in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"The rapid growth of the elderly population in Singapore is a source of concern due to the health implications of aging. While people are increasingly avoiding fatal events, they are often not avoiding the physiological changes associated with\naging and the accumulation of chronic conditions and functional disability. Keeping pace with rising healthcare demand poses a key challenge for policymakers. This module explores the complex relationships between health and social care in the context of an aging society, with Singapore as a case. Students will be introduced to concepts and tools for health system-wide analysis of health and social care policies and strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"UTS2701","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2708","ModuleTitle":"Singapore - A Smart Nation in Context : IoT & Big Data","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Singapore as a Smart Nation - where citizens enjoy a high quality of life, seamlessly enabled by technology and providing new opportunities for innovation and creativity. 'Internet of Things' (IoT) and 'Big Data' are essential ingredients to such a \"smart nation\". With the plethora and ubiquity of connected devices (50 Billion by 2020) and the clarion call to understand 'Big Data - The New Oil' (5\nExabytes every few days ) this module will provide insights into what these terms mean, their importance, challenges, and drivers. The module will have a blend of Lectures, Experiential Learning, Case Studies and some External Subject Matter Experts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"UTS2702","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2712","ModuleTitle":"Hard to secure easy to waste - Singapore’s food story","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"A growing population, changing dietary habits and climate change are contributing to the challenge of securing food for Singapore. Singapore imports over 90% of its food supply and uses under 1% of its land area for agriculture.\r\nIn 2015, Singapore was ranked the second most food secure country in the world. On the other hand, Singapore’s food wastage has increased by 50% since 2005 and 1 in 10 people in Singapore is food insecure. This module takes a systems thinking and systems dynamics perspective to analyse and understand this apparent paradox between food security and food waste in\r\nSingapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTS2704","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2714","ModuleTitle":"A social critique of markets in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"This module is a social critique of markets and market behaviour in Singapore. Markets are often explained with methodological individualism as opposed to broader social systems that underscore behavioural and motivational\r\ndeterminants. This module presents an inter-disciplinary reading of selected economic concepts and critiques them from a social and holistic angle. It is principally a sociohistorical reading of how markets perform. In its application\r\nside, the module will reinterpret the success of Singapore using conceptual tools such as objective value theory, social productivity, the leisure class, and the historically determined social wage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTS2706","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2715","ModuleTitle":"Decoding Complexity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"The world today is not only more interconnected and richer in content than ever before, but also more sensitive to disruption. Just as the proverbial butterfly flapping its wings can cause a tornado, can a small disturbance in a distant connection result in destruction elsewhere? This module focuses on such phenomena that seem to pervade a wide variety of complex issues in sociology, economics, finance, epidemics, terrorism, and science to name a few. Students will be able to debate through complex issues that Singapore and the world faces, model them, and in the process find handles to manage such complexities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTS2707","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2716","ModuleTitle":"Mapping Hidden Connections with Network Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Networks are powerful representations of real-world systems due to their ability to encapsulate micro-relationships, yet eliciting powerful insights when observed at the macro-level. These capabilities allow network analysis and modelling to be employed at the best technology companies like Google and Facebook. This course is a gentle introduction to network concepts, how it is changing the way we look at the world, and how it can be leveraged to make decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2717","ModuleTitle":"Navigation in Singapore Waters-Bridges and Barriers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Asia, with its populous river basins, poses a global challenge for water resource management. Currently, many of these basins suffer from water scarcity, flood and resource conflicts. In this aspect, Singapore’s impressive progress can offer lessons for water governance. This module will employ a systems perspective to analyse the dynamic linkages between the city-state’s water resource management, its transformation from a third world to a first world country and future risks for sustaining its development. The module will explore pathways for resilience in Singapore’s water sector, draw lessons for Asia and deepen students’ understanding of water governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTS2708","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2718","ModuleTitle":"Energy and Singapore: Dynamics, Dilemmas and Decisions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Energy in Singapore depends mainly on imported fossil fuels/petroleum/natural gas. Obviously, in the quest for alternatives, future energy demand and mix, some challenges/dilemmas arise naturally in Singapore context: would nuclear energy deployment be feasible? Is wind energy a viable option? would a complete switch to solar, biofuels, and waste-to-energy technologies be possible? This module offers a systems and system dynamics approach to deal with such issues and the corresponding dynamics, dilemmas and decisions that arise while addressing them. Students gain insights into the political, socio-economic and environmental aspects of these challenges through relevant case studies/models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTS2709","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC2719","ModuleTitle":"Society and Economy in Singapore: A Systems View","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a systems reading of social and economic thought with emphasis on the experience of Singapore. This module will outline the major contributions and weaknesses of received theory and critique them from an interdisciplinary or systems angle. It will contrast the methodological differences between the price-led systems and demand-led systems. Lastly, it will draw on the\nhistorical experience of Singapore to illustrate the differences between the behavioural-deductive and systems-inductive approaches to studying social and\neconomic performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTS2710","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC3100","ModuleTitle":"Third Year Experience Workshops: “Exploring Possibilities”","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The backbone of the Third Year Experience at Tembusu College is a series of workshops designed to help students explore possibilities. From a personal and professional development angle, the workshops offer tools and techniques for cultivating selfawareness as well as foundational skills for dealing with different kinds of situations. Through experiential exercises and sharing with others, students reflect on their intrinsic motivations and examine their habitual thought patterns. This prepares students for the working world, and more broadly lays a foundation for greater self-determination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC3102","ModuleTitle":"Tembusu Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and sometimes in a team, on an existing research project. A Tembusu UROP may focus on\nresearch related to a particular aspect of life, education or organization at Tembusu College. Alternatively, students may participate in research led\nby a College Fellow or other academic, as long as the project gives the student exposure to forms of expertise and/or interests that go beyond any\nparticular discipline. The aim of the UROP is to help support a student’s academic and professional development through a meaningful research\napprenticeship. The UROP is a graded module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-7-2","Prerequisite":"Ideally, a student should have completed the University Town Residential Programme of five modules before embarking on this UROP. \r\n\r\nHowever, due to the diverse student population at Tembusu, this is not always possible, and some exceptional students may want the chance to embark on a Tembusu UROP already in their second year. The prerequisite is that students should have completed at least one Junior or Senior Seminar at the College, as well as at least one Ideas and Exposition module or a faculty-based writing course.\r\n\r\nFor student-candidates who meet the prerequisite but who have not finished the five-module UTCP, the prospective supervisor/research leader is required to make a case to the UROP coordinator and/or the Director of Studies. The case should be based on (1) an evaluation of the student’s demonstrated aptitude and motivation for independent research and inquiry, and (2) the student’s demonstrated potential for producing high-quality academic writing.","Preclusion":"GEM3901","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTC3401","ModuleTitle":"CAPT Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and sometimes in a team, on an existing research project. A CAPT UROP may focus on research  related to a \nparticular aspect of life, education or organization at the College. Alternatively, students may participate in research led by a College Fellow or other academic,  as long as the project gives the student exposure to forms of expertise and/or interests that go beyond any particular discipline. The aim of the UROP is to \nhelp support a student’s academic and professional development through a meaningful research apprenticeship. The UROP is a graded module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM3903","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2100","ModuleTitle":"Intelligence and Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module invites students to probe the concept of ‘intelligence’ in relation to Singapore’s ongoing development as a nation. The idea that smart minds are essential for survival has shaped domestic policies and international positioning strategies. We ask: in what ways has human intelligence been defined, measured and harnessed? What counts as intelligence, and what does not? Beyond notions of intelligence centred on the human individual, we will also consider forms of collective and artificial intelligence, mediated by science and technology. What kinds of intelligence are needed for the future and how can Singapore develop them?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2105","ModuleTitle":"Singapore as ‘Model’ City?","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A ‘global city’, a ‘city in a garden’, a ‘city of 6.9 million’... what do these and other models say about Singapore and its relationship to its past and future? This course facilitates critical and multi-disciplinary engagement with the imagination and organization of Singapore as city. Students will examine visible aspects of the urban environment together with what is (treated as) invisible, and explore what is at stake in meeting Singapore’s ambition within its borders and beyond. The module culminates in a project that allows students to situate ideals of the liveable, sustainable, inclusive (etc.) city in particular urban sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2905%\nSSU2004%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2400","ModuleTitle":"Identities in Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This course explores identity-formation in Asia from topdown and bottom-up perspectives, by looking at how authorities, communities and individuals construct their collective identities. The concept of ‘identity’ is a contentious site as it deals with issues of belonging, imagining communities and defining one’s trajectory (identity-formation). Looking at historical cases to cross-compare examples among Asian societies, the course aims to encourage students to investigate groups and their relationships to their surrounding communities (families, societies and gender) and to examine the relations between state and identity, and between social activism and identity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSU2002%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2402","ModuleTitle":"Environment and Civil Society in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"How ‘green’ is Singapore and how should we preserve biodiversity on this island? This GEM explores the rise of the conservation ethic in Singapore. It traces the scientific, social and economic conditions that gave rise to the global environmental movement, and to its various expressions in Singapore. Students will engage with stakeholders (scientists, officials, civil society) to understand the \nconflicts and collaborations between advocates of development and conservation. The class will make field trips to evaluate state-civil society partnerships (wildlife \nsanctuaries, green corridors, water catchment etc), and debate choices and dilemmas for the future.","CrossModule":"UTC2402","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2906%\nSSU2005%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2403","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Originally a concept which bound individual members to a defined nation via relations of rights and responsibilities, “citizenship” in the 21st century is coming under unprecedented pressure from technological change and\nglobalization. This module will trace the development of the concept, the values and social assumptions which underpin citizenship, and the interactions between liberal, communitarian and civic narratives of citizenship from\nancient Greece to contemporary Singapore. Three key relationships are considered: the rights and duties of citizens in relation to government, to other citizens, and to non-citizens in and beyond the polity.","CrossModule":"UTC2403","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM2028%\nSSU2007%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2407","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Communities: Theory & Practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This module helps students to critically understand the unmet needs and issues of marginalised communities (e.g. the elderly and the disabled). It does this by providing students with opportunities to actively engage with a selected community, and to study its challenges in-depth. Students will be equipped with the basic concepts and skills of research and evaluation to study the community’s programmes and policies. They will apply the knowledge they acquire in the classroom to real-world situations through group projects and collaborations with a community partner.","CrossModule":"UTC2409","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2500","ModuleTitle":"College 3 Capstone Experience","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"The Capstone Experience is open to undergraduate members of the College (Year 2 and above) and builds on the first and second year modules of the UTown\nResidential Programme. Students may elect to work individually (e.g. as part of an internship) or in an multidisciplinary group. Together with an external organization,\nand under the guidance of an academic supervisor, they apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to address an issue or question which is authentic and of practical relevance to the community. In the process, students engage\ncommunities and organizations either locally or abroad in planning, implementing and communicating their ideas and concepts, develop collaborative and leadership skills, cultural competency and an awareness of civic values. The\nlearning experience is reflected in well-researched and thoughtful situational analyses, a learning journal, and midterm and final reports or presentations.\nCapstone experiences will be supervised by College faculty with expertise in the chosen area, with the participation of a qualified preceptor from the external\norganization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSU2001%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2701","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Health and Social Care in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"The rapid growth of the elderly population in Singapore is a source of concern due to the health implications of aging. While people are increasingly avoiding fatal events, they are often not avoiding the physiological changes associated with\naging and the accumulation of chronic conditions and functional disability. Keeping pace with rising healthcare demand poses a key challenge for policymakers. This module explores the complex relationships between health and social care in the context of an aging society, with Singapore as a case. Students will be introduced to concepts and tools for health system-wide analysis of health and social care policies and strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"UTC2707","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2702","ModuleTitle":"Singapore - A Smart Nation in Context : IoT & Big Data","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Singapore as a Smart Nation - where citizens enjoy a high quality of life, seamlessly enabled by technology and providing new opportunities for innovation and creativity. 'Internet of Things' (IoT) and 'Big Data' are essential ingredients to such a \"smart nation\". With the plethora and ubiquity of connected devices (50 Billion by 2020) and the clarion call to understand 'Big Data - The New Oil' (5\nExabytes every few days ) this module will provide insights into what these terms mean, their importance, challenges, and drivers. The module will have a blend of Lectures, Experiential Learning, Case Studies and some External Subject Matter Experts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"UTC2708","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2704","ModuleTitle":"Hard to secure easy to waste - Singapore’s food story","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"A growing population, changing dietary habits and climate change are contributing to the challenge of securing food for Singapore. Singapore imports over 90% of its food supply and uses under 1% of its land area for agriculture.\r\nIn 2015, Singapore was ranked the second most food secure country in the world. On the other hand, Singapore’s food wastage has increased by 50% since 2005 and 1 in 10 people in Singapore is food insecure. This module takes a systems thinking and systems dynamics perspective to analyse and understand this apparent paradox between food security and food waste in\r\nSingapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTC2712","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2706","ModuleTitle":"A social critique of markets in Singapore","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"This module is a social critique of markets and market behaviour in Singapore. Markets are often explained with methodological individualism as opposed to broader social systems that underscore behavioural and motivational\r\ndeterminants. This module presents an inter-disciplinary reading of selected economic concepts and critiques them from a social and holistic angle. It is principally a sociohistorical reading of how markets perform. In its application\r\nside, the module will reinterpret the success of Singapore using conceptual tools such as objective value theory, social productivity, the leisure class, and the historically determined social wage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTC2714","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2707","ModuleTitle":"Decoding Complexity","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"The world today is not only more interconnected and richer in content than ever before, but also more sensitive to disruption. Just as the proverbial butterfly flapping its wings can cause a tornado, can a small disturbance in a distant connection result in destruction elsewhere? This module focuses on such phenomena that seem to pervade a wide variety of complex issues in sociology, economics, finance, epidemics, terrorism, and science to name a few. Students will be able to debate through complex issues that Singapore and the world faces, model them, and in the process find handles to manage such complexities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTC2715","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2708","ModuleTitle":"Navigation in Singapore Waters-Bridges and Barriers","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Asia, with its populous river basins, poses a global challenge for water resource management. Currently, many of these basins suffer from water scarcity, flood and resource conflicts. In this aspect, Singapore’s impressive progress can offer lessons for water governance. This module will employ a systems perspective to analyse the dynamic linkages between the city-state’s water resource management, its transformation from a third world to a first world country and future risks for sustaining its development. The module will explore pathways for resilience in Singapore’s water sector, draw lessons for Asia and deepen students’ understanding of water governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTC2717","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2709","ModuleTitle":"Energy and Singapore: Dynamics, Dilemmas and Decisions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Energy in Singapore depends mainly on imported fossil fuels/petroleum/natural gas. Obviously, in the quest for alternatives, future energy demand and mix, some challenges/dilemmas arise naturally in Singapore context: would nuclear energy deployment be feasible? Is wind energy a viable option? would a complete switch to solar, biofuels, and waste-to-energy technologies be possible? This module offers a systems and system dynamics approach to deal with such issues and the corresponding dynamics, dilemmas and decisions that arise while addressing them. Students gain insights into the political, socio-economic and environmental aspects of these challenges through relevant case studies/models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTC2718","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTS2710","ModuleTitle":"Society and Economy in Singapore: A Systems View","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a systems reading of social and economic thought with emphasis on the experience of Singapore. This module will outline the major contributions and weaknesses of received theory and critique them from an interdisciplinary or systems angle. It will contrast the methodological differences between the price-led systems and demand-led systems. Lastly, it will draw on the\nhistorical experience of Singapore to illustrate the differences between the behavioural-deductive and systems-inductive approaches to studying social and\neconomic performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"UTC2719","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001H","ModuleTitle":"Eating Right(s): The Politics of Food","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Do you know where your last meal came from? Have you ever wondered how your dietary choices affect communities, species and landscapes worldwide? This interdisciplinary writing course examines some human and ecological impacts of contemporary food-related practices and interactions. Readings from different perspectives focus critical attention on industrial agriculture, factory farming, packaging/distribution networks and international trade agreements in relation to issues of hunger, obesity, food security and environmental sustainability. In small collaborative classes, you will examine the strategies used by individual authors to construct persuasive arguments and learn to incorporate these rhetorical skills into your own writing about food.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying\nEnglish Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic\nPurposes modules.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%,\nES1501%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001N","ModuleTitle":"Public Persona and Self-presentations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Public persona is a fundamental yet unarticulated aspect of persuasion in spoken discourse. In this course, students will explore and examine speakers’ public persona with a focus on interactional and social roles in performed presentations before a public audience. What does it mean to perform a public persona? How is public persona shaped, strengthened, or attenuated? Is there such a thing as an \"authentic\" public persona? In seminar-type classes and, subsequently, in writing assignments, students will analyse verbal and nonverbal performance of a speaker or speakers in mediated and/or non-mediated contexts, and develop informed views of their public persona.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying\nEnglish Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic\nPurposes modules.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%,\nES1501%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001P","ModuleTitle":"Heroes","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore the development and transformation of heroic figures across time and cultures, how people have reacted to these figures, and how these figures have been adapted. Students will engage with multiple versions of the “hero,” both male and female, from a variety of media (literature, film, television, graphic novel) and scholarly literature on the subject as a means to develop critical writing skills. Some questions we will ask include: What defines a heroic character? What do a society’s heroes reflect about its own values? What are the dangers of uncritical acceptance of heroes?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying\nEnglish Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic\nPurposes modules.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%,\nES1501%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001S","ModuleTitle":"Women in Film","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the representation of women in film as a site of ideological struggle. Students will investigate the multi-facetted images of women that appear in selected films and engage in critical debates about the messages that these images convey, as well as the extent to which they are influenced by history and culture. With an understanding of film analysis and the concept of ideology, students will examine how diverse viewpoints are expressed in key scholarly readings and contemporary articles, and develop writing skills that enunciate their own position within the debates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying\nEnglish Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic\nPurposes modules.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%,\nES1501%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001U","ModuleTitle":"The Detective","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The detective genre is well positioned to foreground the rhetorical situation in its concern with the generation of meaning. In this module students are invited to identify with the detective who offers a metaphor for the process of reading carefully for information, distinguishing between valid and inadequate evidence, and constructing a credible argument built on knowledge gleaned from careful observations. Students will engage in debates around what constitutes “knowledge”, how (and whether) “truth” can be arrived at, and how the detective genre can illustrate these debates through an understanding of epistemology, i.e. the theory of knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying\nEnglish Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic\nPurposes modules.","Preclusion":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%,\nES1501%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001W","ModuleTitle":"The Online Politician: The Use of Social Media in Political Communication","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Using social media as a political battleground during the 2011 General Election changed Singapore’s political landscape indelibly.\nIt exemplified an emerging trend: the increasing use of  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat by politicians to gain greater political support and popularity. In fact, using social media for political communication has gone viral in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and beyond. This module explores the dynamics of social media in political communication, with a focus on Singapore, as well as the United States as case studies. Students will analyse the impact of conventional means of  political communication as opposed to those using social media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a IEM1201%, UTW1001% and ES1501% module.","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001Y","ModuleTitle":"Algorithmic Culture and its Discontents","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"We live in the age of Big Data, but where is our relationship with technology leading us? In this writing module, we interrogate the entity that we call the algorithm through the lens of the cultural meanings ascribed to it. We ask how those meanings shape our material reality. Various phenomena will be critically discussed, such as the lure of Netflix, the ubiquity of fitness trackers, and the use of smart technology by states to govern. Ultimately, through deep reading and analytical writing, we will engage with the question of what it means to be human in a technological society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a IEM1201%, UTW1001% and ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW1001Z","ModuleTitle":"Colour: Theory, meaning and practice","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Colour has fascinated humans for millennia, yet it is poorly understood. What is the symbolic meaning of colours across cultures? How do colours impact our psychological well-being and our consumer choices? From the earth pigments of the prehistoric painters, to the synthetic colours of the Impressionists, colour technology has developed to meet new communication and expression needs and in doing so, a whole repertoire of meanings has evolved. In this module, students will explore scholarly and popular texts from a range of disciplines including visual arts, fashion, psychology, marketing and anthropology to investigate the theory, meaning and practices of colour.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a IEM1201%, UTW1001% and ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW2001K","ModuleTitle":"Public Memory, Identity and Rhetoric","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This research-based writing module examines the intersections of public memory, identity, and rhetoric in contemporary Singapore. In the module, students will consider theories and methodologies drawn from the interdisciplinary field of memory studies and pratice applying them in a variety of Singaporean contexts—considering, for example, the Singapore Memory Project, local museums, plays, political speeches, the preservation and transformation of memorial spaces or historical sites such as Bukit Brown cemetery, and more. Students will use their new knowledge of the rhetorical power of memory to embark on their own research project examining course themes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%","Preclusion":"IEM2201%,\nUTW2001%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW2001M","ModuleTitle":"Sport and Socialization","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Involvement in professional and amateur sports through competition, ludic activity or spectatorship is a social experience and thus connected to larger social and cultural formations. Students will engage with sociological research and develop their own critical positions grounded within functionalist, interactionist or critical theory frameworks in one of three areas: (1) Socialization into sport; what factors may influence initiation and continuation? (2) Socialization out of sport; in particular what are the causes and effects of burnout or retirement in competitive sport? (3) Socialization through sport; how are dimensions of identity (embodiment, gender, race, social class) developed?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%","Preclusion":"IEM2201%,\nUTW2001%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW2001Q","ModuleTitle":"'What's in a word?' Meaning across cultures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"It is often assumed that there is a common understanding of what specific words mean. However, can one assume a common understanding across cultures of words describing colour, such as 'red' or 'maroon,' or emotion, such as 'happiness,' 'pleasure,' or 'disgust'? Are forms of address, such as nicknames, or interjections, such as 'damn' or the 'F' word, used in similar ways across cultures? Are there differences between the ways that speakers of different varieties of English understand the meanings of such words? This module explores how meaning is culture-bound, and helps students understand cultural differences in the choice and use of words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"I&E I","Preclusion":"(i)\tUSP students may read any I&E module, but not in lieu of a Writing and Critical Thinking module.\n(ii)\tStudents who have already read an I&E II module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UTW2001R","ModuleTitle":"Discourse, Citizenship, and Society","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Citizens participate in society through discourse -- talk and texts. How citizens speak and write about social issues in face-to-face and online platforms therefore warrant careful reflection. This course aims to enable students to examine how individuals enact their citizenship through language and other symbols. Students will investigate how citizens mobilize language, voice, body and other resources to deal with issues pertaining to social differences, processes of exclusion, and participation in local, regional and global contexts, among others. By the end of the module, the students should be able to develop critical awareness of\nhow civic discourse shapes public issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"I&E 1","Preclusion":"Students who have already read an I&E 2 module","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"UTW2001T","ModuleTitle":"Nobodiness: The Self as Story","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The sense of having a self pervades everyday experience as well as the stories we encounter in fiction, film, television, and video games. On the other hand, the self has been called into question from various scientific, religious, and philosophical perspectives. This module examines the concept of selfhood, considering the possibility that it may be a fabrication, and examines the positive and negative aspects of positing the existence of selfhood. The module culminates in student research projects that apply critiques of the self from cognitive psychology, Eastern religion, and/or continental and analytic philosophy to a text of their choosing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"IEM1201%,\nUTW1001%","Preclusion":"IEM2201%,\nUTW2001%","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101B","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Thinking: Civic Discourse in a Fractious World","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches writing and critical thinking through a\r\ncritical exploration of theories of civic and public discourse\r\nas they were configured by the ancient Greeks. Topics\r\ndiscussed include the political, ethical, and emotional uses\r\nand impacts of civic discourse. The module thus provides\r\nthe chance for students to gain a critical awareness of the\r\nnatures of their own engagement with public discourses, to\r\ncontextualise these discourses both locally and\r\ninternationally, and to explore the possible futures of\r\ncommunities of which they are a part.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101D","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Writing: Narrative in Everyday Life","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Everyday narratives are those informal stories we tell each other about ourselves and our quotidian experiences. In this module, such narratives will be analyzed in terms of identity politics, how they instantiate social power, and how they frame epistemological knowledge, such as scientific discourse, not normally associated with narrative as a mode of representation. Students will generate a corpus of genuine sociolinguistic narrative data and analyze it in an interdisciplinary framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101F","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Thinking: Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches writing and critical thinking through forms of human trafficking in the contemporary world. Topics discussed include sex workers, migrant labour, abolitionist and human rights approaches to human trafficking, as well as media representations. The module thus provides the opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of problem in the contemporary world, as well as \ntheir responsibilities as global citizens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101G","ModuleTitle":"Writing & Critical Thinking: Apocalyptic Cultures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module primarily introduces fundamental skills of writing that are appropriate to the interdisciplinary context of the USP. It does so by advancing various topical questions surrounding our fascination with and anxieties about the portentous and cataclysmic events leading to the end of world. Are these concerns new or culturally specific? Are these apocalyptic visions obsessed with finality or are they genuinely more interested in new beginnings? In exploring these topics, students develop skills necessary in reading primary and secondary texts, to ask focused questions and explain why they matter, and ultimately to respond with well-formed arguments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101L","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Thinking: Conditions of Happiness","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"In this course, we will investigate a fundamental human question: what is happiness, and what do we need to attain it? Is happiness in our own control or does it depend on external circumstances, such as wealth or freedom? Are pleasure or virtue necessary or even sufficient conditions of happiness? What constitutes a meaningful life, and how is meaning related to happiness? To reflect on such questions, we will investigate the arguments of philosophers, psychologists, economists, and other thinkers over the course of three thematic units.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Preclusion":"UTC1409: Jr Seminar: Pursuit of Happiness","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101R","ModuleTitle":"Writing & Critical Thinking: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on 'Mind'","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"What is \"the mind\" and where does it fit in the interdependent histories of nature and culture on our planet? Does \"mind\" reduce to brain activity? Or is it more than just the electro-chemical exchange between neurons? As minded creatures with brains ourselves, the ways in which we delimit the mind/brain relation has enormous consequences for the ongoing construction of our legal, social, medical and ethical lives. In this module, we will study some of the major approaches to this issue, and attempt to discover what it is that we are really talking about when we are talking about \"mind.\"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101U","ModuleTitle":"Writing & Critical Thinking: Technologies of Home","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Domestic life is routinely held up for admiration as pure or natural.  But how many of us experience family time/space in that way?  Challenging the truism that domesticity offers a refuge from the modern world, this module recognises that technology makes it possible for modern people to be, and feel, at home.  Some relevant technologies involve engines or electronics.  But others organise ideas about gender, room, place and belonging.  By enhancing awareness of domesticity’s “constructed nature,” this module deepens understanding of home sweet home.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"VM5101","ModuleTitle":"Introduction of Palliative Care","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce participants to the scope and principles of palliative care, and the general principles in the management of advanced cancers and the advanced non-cancer diseases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-12-0-8-100","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"VM5102","ModuleTitle":"Symptom Management in Palliative Care I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module covers principles of management of common symptoms encountered in palliative care, namely pain, cachexia, fatigue, gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms. It also covers issues of hydration and nutrition\r\nin palliative care.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-12-0-8-100","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"VM5103","ModuleTitle":"Symptom Management in Palliative Care II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module covers management of common emergencies in palliative medicine. These include metabolic (eg: hypercalcaemia), neurological (e.g.: cord compression, delirium and brain metastasis) and other conditions like\r\nbleeding and fractures. Management of common infections and nursing issues (wound and tubes management) will also be included in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-12-0-8-100","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"VM5104","ModuleTitle":"Psychiatry, Psychosocial Care & Spiritual Issues in Palliative Care","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module covers common psychosocial and spiritual issues in palliative care. Assessment and management of Anxiety and Depression as well as managing patients asking for hastened death will be included. There will be a section on grief and bereavement and caring for caregivers, including healthcare workers. Sexuality and body image and its impact on patients’ psychosocial wellbeing will be covered in the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-12-0-8-100","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"WR1401","ModuleTitle":"Workplace Readiness","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RIDGE VIEW RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to enhance students’ workplace readiness, personal and interpersonal effectiveness, inner resilience, as well as leadership qualities.  Attributes associated with team spirit and personal effectiveness are developed through camps, sustained sports activities, and career readiness workshops and seminars. Unlike the interdisciplinary and writing and communication modules which are credit-bearing modules, this module is not credit bearing.  It is however compulsory for all students to read.  The module challenges students to venture and explore beyond their comfort zone and places them in situations/contexts where their endurance and resilience are put to test.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1-2-2-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XD3103","ModuleTitle":"Planet Earth","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an overview of geology – the\n\nscience of the earth. An understanding of geology is\n\nimportant to many disciplines, providing information\n\nabout the physical and chemical processes that\n\ndetermine the distribution of resources, location of\n\nhazards, operation of surface processes and the\n\ninteraction between engineering structures and earth\n\nsurface materials. The four components of the module\n\nbegin with consideration of the earth’s structure and\n\nthe role of plate tectonics, before considering the\n\nnature of earth surface materials and the functioning of\n\nearth surface systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFA4401","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"For this module which is applicable to the double honours degree programmes, students are required to write a scholarly report of not more than 40 typed pages (including bibliography and appendices) on a rigorous multi-disciplinary research on current issues, or on theory or methodology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\n(1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50\n(2) Passed EC4301/EC4101 or EC4302/EC4102.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFA4402","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"For this module which is applicable to the double honours degree programmes, students are required to write a scholarly report of not more than 40 typed pages (including bibliography and appendices) on a rigorous multi-disciplinary research on current issues, or on theory or methodology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\n(1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50\n(2) Passed EC4301/EC4101 or EC4302/EC4102.\n\nCohort 2012-2015:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\n\nCohort 2016 onwards:\nCompleted 110 MCs including 44 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFC4101","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to enable students to\r\nwork on an individual integrated research project\r\nspanning over two semesters, with approximately\r\n400 hours of workload. Students learn how to apply\r\nskills acquired in the classroom and also think of\r\ninnovative ways of solving problems, and learn to\r\nwork in a research environment. The project\r\ndemonstrates a student’s work ethic, initiative,\r\ndetermination, and ability to think independently. On\r\ncompletion of the project, the student has to submit a\r\ndissertation describing the project work, and give an\r\noral presentation before a panel of examiners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Attain at least 70% of the MC requirement for the\r\nrespective degrees or departmental approval","Preclusion":"CS4101 B.Comp. Dissertation or CS4349 Game Research\r\nProject","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"XFS4199M","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is created for Bachelor of Science (Honours) students in the student-designed double degree programme who wish to do an integrated honours project\nbetween his/her major and a non-science discipline, where the non-Science discipline offers an Honours project of 15MCs, which is of higher MCs than that offered by his/her major.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must be in a double degree programme and must be reading the Bachelor of Science degree as the primary degree. Students must have met the Honours eligibility requirements for specific majors from both Faculties. Students must seek approval from both Faculties to take up this module with an agreement of a common scheme of assessment.","Preclusion":"MA4199","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1111","ModuleTitle":"Literature and Humanities 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is the first semester of a two semester sequence on literature and humanities.  The sequence explores literature and other arts from cultures around the world throughout history.  Special attention is paid to developing skills in written and oral expression.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-8.5-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1113","ModuleTitle":"Philosophy and  Political Thought 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is the first module of a two semester sequence exploring philosophy and political thought. Texts and ideas from many times and many cultures around the world will be explored. Special attention is given to developing skills of oral and written expression.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-8.5-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1121","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Social Inquiry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores a range of social institutions from the perspective of a variety of disciplines in the social sciences.  Quantitative and qualitative methods are explored, with examples chosen from societies around the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-8.5-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1122","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores a range of quantitative methods in a manner accessible to all students regardless of level of preparation.  Examples are generally chosen from the social sciences, but the methods themselves are applicable to a wide range of topics.  Special attention is paid to helping students develop their skills in presenting and analysing quantitative information.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3.5-0-9.0-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1133","ModuleTitle":"Week 7: Experiential Learning Field Trip","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"During Week 7, students, faculty and staff engage in learning projects of up to a week that explore themes of the Common Curriculum in a broader context, in an interdisciplinary way and in a different setting than the traditional classroom. Week 7 takes place half-way through the first semester of the first year. The week culminates in a symposium.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC2121","ModuleTitle":"Modern Social Thought","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to foundational figures of modern social thought and explore the ways in which their writings have been taken up in contemporary social analysis and political practice in different parts of the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-8.5-0","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1, YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2, YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1, YCC1114 Philosophy and Political Thought 2, YCC1121 Comparative Social Institutions, OR permission of instructor","Preclusion":"Not Applicable","Corequisite":"Not Applicable"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC2137","ModuleTitle":"Scientific Inquiry 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Building upon SI1 and QR, SI2 develops deeper understanding and application of scientific modes of inquiry by tackling a topical question in science, e.g. climate change, origins of our universe, artificial intelligence, etc. The semester focuses on a single central question. Students explore related issues in breadth and depth: Breadth from a general introduction to the central question; depth from six weeks on one aspect of their choice. The course ends with a synthesis segment, where students work in teams to put together various elements learned, much as scientific teams today assimilate multi-faceted evidence and solutions to address current problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1131 Scientific Inquiry 1 and YCC1122 Quantitative Reasoning","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2202","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Creative Nonfiction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the practice of creative nonfiction writing. It will explore the genre's manifold forms, including memoir, personal essay, literary journalism, lyric essay, and op-eds. Each week, students will read classic and contemporary examples of creative nonfiction and practise the craft themselves through guided writing exercises. The reading list will include many diaspora, emigrant, and third-culture writers alongside progenitors of the genre, such as Michel de Montaigne and Li Shang-Yin. Students will craft two main essays over the course of the semester, as well as a variety of shorter original pieces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2215","ModuleTitle":"Drawing Methods","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the skills and techniques, concepts and practices involved in Contemporary Drawing and exhibition making. Classes will use a range of drawing materials, and include notebook research, fieldtrips, talks and critical presentations. Students will develop a portfolio of drawings through class exercises and with tutorial advice, these will be developed in personal directions and focused themes for a final exhibition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-6-2.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2247","ModuleTitle":"Dystopian Fiction","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will address the issue of why dystopian writing exercises a fascination for the modern imagination. We will trace the broad genealogy of utopian thought through the ages; then examine how that has got inverted in the last two centuries. Issues addressed will include the relation of fiction to modernity, the impact of technological change and social transformations on life-systems, and how these are rendered in dystopian fiction. Reading for this course will entail close attention to the nature of speculative writing as both diagnostic and prophylactic in relation to the societies in which they are written.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1, and YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2252","ModuleTitle":"Ancient Greek Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An overview of how philosophy—as both a mode of inquiry and a way of life—developed in Western antiquity. We will begin with the pre-Socratics, focus on Plato and Aristotle, and conclude with a brief look at later schools (such as the Epicureans, Stoics, and Sceptics). Topics include the nature of being, knowledge, the soul, virtue and happiness, and the city.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2266","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Oil Painting","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module will teach students the basic skills in paint handling coupled with a practical knowledge of colour theory. Students will learn how artists controlled colour from examples in the history of painting. Students will learn about the intensity, temperature and value of a certain colour and how it relates to other colours when placed next to each other in a painting. The course fulfils the practice requirement within the structure of the Arts and Humanities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-3-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2268","ModuleTitle":"Money","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"If you have money, you probably think about it a fair bit. And if you don’t have money, you might think about it even more. In this course, we will think about money a lot. In particular, we will examine some central philosophical issues surrounding money and its place in a well-lived life, including its relation to happiness, freedom, and virtue.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-8.5-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2269","ModuleTitle":"Ethics and Politics of Sex","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In this course we consider the moral and political dimensions of sex understood as individual and social practice. Are sexual preferences, fantasies, behaviors, and traditions morally criticisable, and if so, how? What about sexual industries and institutions? In what ways do our sexual practices impede or advance present-day struggles for social equality?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0.5-9","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2270","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Egalitarianism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Is it unjust for a society to be unequal? If equality is desirable, what kind of equality? Equality of opportunity? Or equal welfare? Or equal capabilities? Contemporary political philosophy offers rich materials to answer these questions; we will read authors such as Rawls, Nozick, Cohen, Sen, and Anderson. The course satisfies the following dimensions of the Philosophy major: Skills, problems; Historical, new.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2288","ModuleTitle":"Queer Fictions","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on twentieth-century narratives that explore sexuality and gender issues in their socio-historical contexts. It examines adolescent attachments, sororal and brotherly love, friendship, etc., and how these relations tip over to homosociality and eroticism. As an introductory course, it familiarises students with debates on sexual identities and politics through analyses of fictional works from the US, UK, and Asia, offering a vocabulary for queer experience and perspectives that illuminate queer interiority and same-sex relations. Overall, the course reflects on and challenges fictions and critical approaches that are essentially \"queer.\"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1 & YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2 or with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2289","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Practice 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Performing in an ensemble is a powerfully integrative social activity. As a  collective, ensembles consider ways in which to coordinate the synchrony/complementarity of actions performed by two or more individuals. Coordinating this synergy requires the exchange of information among individuals to facilitate understanding and prediction of others' intentions.\n\nThis course will create musical dialogues, in any musical style, amongst vocal and instrumental performers and these combinations will be decided within the class group only. The skills in this course are designed to develop and refine ensemble cohesion and will encompass concepts such as deep listening, harmonization and improvisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2290","ModuleTitle":"History and Culture of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine Southeast Asia from a historical and anthropological perspective. We will explore such questions as: can we speak of a “Southeast Asian” history and culture, or is Southeast Asia a product of external influences? How have colonialism and the nationality shaped Southeast Asia? What is the role of Buddhism, Islam, and Catholicism in Southeast Asian cultures? This course will not only chart the past (and future) of the region, but also apply the insights that we gain from studying Southeast Asia to how we understand the rest of the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YHU1202 History and Culture of Southeast Asia (previous code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2291","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Arts","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended as an introduction to various forms and modes of artistic practice, history, and theory. Each iteration will focus on a different theme that will inform the various lectures, seminars, studio exercises, and assignments over the semester. The module allows students to experience the practices and traditions of the arts covered by the three tracks of the major. Students will learn how to apply this knowledge to forms of their choosing in a final portfolio that demonstrates their capabilities in at least one theoretical mode and two practical modes, and will include reflection/self-assessment of their processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"None but priorities will be given to Seniors and Juniors in the Arts & Humanities major and minor","Preclusion":"YHU1209 (previous module code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2292","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Writing Poetry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"As its title implies, this module will introduce students to the art of writing poetry. There will be readings assigned, but this will mainly be a writing module, with weekly writing assignments and peer critiques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YHU1210 (previous module code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2293","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Fiction Writing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the practice of writing fiction, primarily the short story. Students will learn about character development, scene, setting, dialogue and other important elements. Weekly exercises and readings will form a foundation from which students can build their understanding of the craft of fiction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YHU1212","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3205","ModuleTitle":"Ming Imperial Voyages","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"From 1405 to 1433, the Ming admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) led seven\r\nextravagant expeditions to kingdoms in Southeast Asia and around the Indian\r\nOcean world, going as far as the African continent. In this Historical\r\nImmersion course, we will examine the life of this eunuch-admiral and\r\nexplore the nature of his voyages. We will also study the policies and\r\nambitions of Zheng He’s patron, the Emperor Yongle, and consider his lasting legacy today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1.5-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3210D","ModuleTitle":"Proseminar Lit Studies: How to Do Things with Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The proseminar in literary studies introduces students to the comparative study of literary form. Students will engage with a range of theoretical and literary critical approaches, beginning with Plato and Aristotle and ending with contemporary Post-Colonial theory and new paradigms of World Literature. The course’s goal is largely methodological, offering students a critical toolbox to help frame their interpretations of literary texts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1 and YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2, or permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3216","ModuleTitle":"Photojournalism","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will cover the practicalities of working as a visual journalist in\r\ntoday’s world. The evolving media landscape demands an awareness of the\r\nuses and meanings of images and a high degree of visual literacy. Besides\r\ncovering the technical aspects of camera operation, post production and\r\ndigital delivery, the curriculum will provide opportunity for critique and\r\ndebate both of student’s work and current practitioners in the field. Real world assignments, discussions on ethics, business practices, exploration of\r\nthe potential of new media and visits by guest speakers will all form part of\r\nthe course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3221","ModuleTitle":"Nietzsche: An Untimely Thinker and His Times","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In the 1880s, the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche proclaimed the death of God and called for a new life-affirming philosophy to combat the rise of nihilism. Nietzsche, one of the most provocative thinkers of the nineteenth century, lived in an age of cultural tumult and intellectual transformation. This course provides a window into this period through a close engagement with Nietzsche’s writings, including his philosophical works, his personal correspondence, and his autobiography. Attention will also be paid to his friendship and subsequent disillusionment with the composer Richard Wagner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"None.","Preclusion":"None.","Corequisite":"None."},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3223","ModuleTitle":"The Self in Comparative Perspective","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the notions of self and person, what it is to be an ‘I’, in a comparative philosophical context, drawing on key textual sources in translation, and comparing them to modern representations of the self. The course will raise questions about what are distinctive conceptualizations of self or person in traditional Hinduism and Christianity and how these differ from modern understandings, including distinct expectations regarding social role, gender, and anticipation of a future life. The course raises questions about what ways of thinking are shared and not shared between cultures and about hopes and expectations through the centuries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Common Curriculum modules.","Preclusion":"None.","Corequisite":"None."},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3243","ModuleTitle":"Woolf, Historiography, and the Scene of the Modern","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Woolf lived in an era of tremendous historical-mindedness in which artists,\nwriters, and historians were deeply engaged with how the past should be\nrepresented. Students will explore Woolf’s engagement in this debate through\nclose analysis of her diaries, drafts, and published works as well as primary\nsource materials (museum artifacts and contemporary newspapers) that help\nplace her engagement in the social, cultural, and political issues of the early twentieth century. Was this engagement with the past at odds with a liberal\nbelief in progress, or was the past, for Woolf, a causal entity to be interpreted\nfor its historical difference?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3267","ModuleTitle":"Classical Indian Philosophy of Language","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Classical Indian Philosophy introduces students to major topics in linguistic analysis within the traditions of India. This course focuses on two questions: What is linguistic meaning? How do we understand what is meant? As the former question is embedded within the latter for Indian thinkers, the first third of the course will be spent on epistemology of testimony in Nyaya and Mima¿sa. The middle third of the course takes up the question of what meaning(s) are primary, both in terms of words and sentences. In the final third, we address meanings beyond primary: metaphor, bitextuality (punning), and suggested meaning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1 and YCC1114 Philosophy and Political Thought 2, or permission of the relevant Head(s) of Study or instructor","Preclusion":"Precludes previous module code of YHU2251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3276","ModuleTitle":"The Historian’s Craft","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is a hands-on course in which students will be introduced to the practices involved in historical research, writing, and presentation. Students will be exposed to a variety of models created by professional historians and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. Direct engagement with primary sources will be a principal area of focus in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"All Common Curriculum modules, and at least one 2000 level History module.","Preclusion":"Precludes previous module code of YHU2217","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3286","ModuleTitle":"Living & Dying in War: Kuo Pao Kun’s The Spirits Play","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In Kuo Pao Kun’s The Spirits Play, five Japanese spirits - a General, a\nSoldier, a Mother, a Nurse and a Poet - recall their life during World War\nII. In this module, students will study Japan’s national mobilisation for\nthe war, and the daily life experience of those mobilised, by researching\nand examining a wide range of primary (e.g. oral history, propaganda\nfilms), secondary and cultural materials. Students will analyse and\ndiscuss Kuo’s portrayal of war-time experience with reference to\nmaterials they have gathered. In addition, students will create a short\nperformance/creative work from these materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"All Common Curriculum modules in the first two years.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3287","ModuleTitle":"Early Global Literatures and the World, 500-1500 CE","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"World systems theorists have formulated models of an economically interlinked world from the early modern period on, but the globalism of an earlier, premodern period of roughly a thousand years, 500-1500 CE—also known as the “Middle Ages”—is still insufficiently understood.\nWorld systems, moreover, emphasize the economic at the expense of the sociocultural. To sustain the social and cultural analysis of early globalisms, “Early Global Literatures and the World, 500-1500 CE”—a transhumanities course—closely examines human interactions across the planet in the longue durée through the focus of key literary-historical global texts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1 & YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2 or with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3288","ModuleTitle":"Installation Art","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The course will give students the opportunity to engage with space and place from a creative perspective. Approaches including site-specific, environmental art, ephemeral media, and other alternative methods will be explored. While making art ecological and social issues will be investigated while investigating alternative methods of exhibition. Students will gain familiarity with multiple uses of space in the practice of installation art. Students will draw upon basic visual media while learning to utilize new media, natural materials, sculpture, video and other media. The aim of this course is to develop one’s own language for expression that is sensitive to space.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"A portfolio review of previous works will be necessary for all students.","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3289","ModuleTitle":"Beyond China: Sinophone Literature, Film, and Culture","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"“China” and “Chinese” are no longer adequate terms for the study of Sinitic-language communities and cultures that evince politically tenuous and linguistically polyphonic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This course interrogates Sinophone Studies as a critical, interdisciplinary alternative to previous constructions of Chinese literature and culture tied to the nation-state and progressive narratives of modernity. Students will study fiction and films from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, and the PRC, along with critical works explaining the ways that diaspora, colonialism, comparative empires, and ethnic or minority studies have informed the rise of Sinophone Studies.\n\nAll Chinese-language materials will be read in English translation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2.5-7","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1 & YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3290","ModuleTitle":"Dante’s Divine Comedy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is a slow and philological reading Dante’s Divine Comedy, an undisputed masterwork of world literature.\nAs the Italian poet narrates his vision of the world beyond, we will journey with him through Hell to Purgatory and ascend to Paradise and finally return to earth. We will pay special attention to the historical, intellectual and social world of the European Middle Ages and the fraught legacy of the classical tradition.\nBased on student interest, we might work on volume 2 of the Dante Journal of Singapore, highlighting the original research of the seminar participants.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1 & YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2 OR with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"YHU2230 Dante and the European Middle Ages (previous module code and title)","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3291","ModuleTitle":"Sacrifice, Sex, and Power in Medieval Kashmir","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Kashmir became an important centre of philosophy, religion and literature in the early medieval period (850-1050), with Buddhism and different kinds of Hinduism vying with each other for royal patronage. Orthodox Brahmins performed sacrifice and practiced ritual purity, Buddhism cultivated inner purity of the mind that leads to salvation (nirva¿a), while new forms of Hinduism called Tantra rejected ritual purity in the belief that impurity – such as ritual sex outside caste – leads to power and success. This course will examine these concerns by focusing on a play, Much Ado About Religion, and a philosophical text, The Essence of Supreme Truth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"None but priority will be given to Juniors and Seniors.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU3293","ModuleTitle":"Japanese Woodblock Prints","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module will thoroughly examine Japan’s most celebrated artistic medium from the mid-17th century to the modern era. Along with close studies of technological developments, major genres, and master printmakers, the module will explore complex issues of urban culture, print capitalism, censorship, representation of war and national identity, gender roles, and portrayals of modernization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YHU1211 (previous module code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4101","ModuleTitle":"History Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The History Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the History major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4102","ModuleTitle":"Literature Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Literature Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Literature major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4103","ModuleTitle":"Philosophy Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Philosophy Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Philosophy major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4104","ModuleTitle":"Arts and Humanities Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A capstone research project in this major can take different forms, depending on the student’s area of focus. This module supports the implementation of the capstone project through the development of self-regulated research excellence. Arts and Humanities students will pursue their research, construct creative works, and consider methodological issues together to critique and improve each other's written work in a seminar setting. Over the 13 weeks, students will fine-tune research skills as well as oral and written communication skills collaboratively. Experts from The Writers’ Centre, the Library, Arts Spaces and CIPE will also enhance the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-2-0-5-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4204","ModuleTitle":"Rise of the West and the Great Divergence","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Why did Europe rise and China fall? Why did Europe achieve long-term sustained economic growth (the industrial revolution) in the eighteenth century, while China - perhaps the world’s most politically and technologically advanced empire at the time - declined dramatically? Why was Japan the only empire in Asia to catch up with Europe in the nineteenth century? We will attempt to answer these questions by examining the histories of Britain, Europe, China, India and Japan and by reading the major debates in economic history and sociology on the ‘rise of the west’ and the ‘great divergence.’","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-8-1.5","Prerequisite":"This course is in principle open only to senior-level students. Students below that level should obtain prior approval from the course instructor.","Preclusion":"None.","Corequisite":"None."},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4206","ModuleTitle":"The History of History","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Practitioners of every discipline benefit from having an understanding of their discipline’s history. This is especially true for historians, whose work demands an acquaintance with the history of the writing practices and the modes of conceptualizing the past to which they are heirs. Through an engagement with foundational texts from the eighteenth century to the present, this course explores the emergence and development of modern historiography. Students will learn about the diverse ways in which the past has been represented, narrated, and interpreted; they will also examine how historians’ interpretations of the past are themselves imbedded in specific historical contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"None but open to Juniors and Seniors only. Priority will be given to students in the History major/minor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4234","ModuleTitle":"Trauma, Loss, Exile and the Literary Imagination","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Since the colonial conquests of the 19th century that characterised the Arab world’s modern encounter with Europe, the region has been marked by a collective sense of trauma and loss, something that has continued into the 21st century. This course will explore the effects multiple foreign occupations, post-independence authoritarian regimes, and forced displacements have wrought on the literary and cultural production of the Middle East and North Africa. Special attention will be paid to minority writing in the region through the work of Arab Jewish and Christian authors who have often found themselves at the center of extraordinary violence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1 & YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4235","ModuleTitle":"Crisis and Continuity: Europe's 20th Century","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course systematically tackles Europe’s early 20th century history,\nincluding the histories of the First and Second World Wars and communism\nthat still shape contemporary world politics. Crisis and Continuity will analyse\nprimary sources, pamphlets, press, and secondary literature to provide\nstudents with a comparative and transnational understanding of the main\nsocial, economic, and political processes that shaped Europe’s 20th century.\nWe will look at five crisis moments in European history and how the\ncontinent recovered from them, including the crisis of the First and Second\nWorld Wars, the Great Depression, 1989, and the current economic and\nmigration crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of Common Curriculum modules, and a 2000-level history\nmodule.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4236","ModuleTitle":"“New” Media: Inquiries into Literature & Technology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"No more adding of “new media”, media scholars have cried out over the recent years, to existing things when what we call “old media” was to quip a seminal phrasing, always already new. The same can be said for the communities and publics that media helped form. As ‘new media’ becomes increasingly ubiquitous in popular and scholarly discourse, we have lost sight of the term’s older origin as the mediation between cultures, politics, identities, and ideologies. Through media theory, literary narratives, films, and artworks, students will learn the post-hermeneutic turn in the humanities, where the idea of “text” is simply one of the dynamic effects of mediality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2.5-7","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1, YCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2 AND one literature elective at any level OR\nwith the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4237","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Prose","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This class will examine the Chinese prose (sanwen) tradition as it evolved\nfrom early historiographical and philosophical works of the Eastern Zhou\nthrough the collections of literary masters from the Tang, Song, and later\nimperial China. All the primary readings will be in the original classical\nChinese, and these will be supplemented by secondary readings in both\nEnglish and Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"YHU2212 Classical Chinese; or equivalent ability to read classical Chinese;\nor with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU4238","ModuleTitle":"The Female Image in Japanese Art and Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the production, reception and interpretation of female imagery and representations of gender roles for Japanese women through visual images and literary texts from the 11th to the 20th century, with an emphasis leaning towards the modern period. The female image occupies a crucial part in understanding key historical and cultural developments in Japan, such as the evolving influence of Westernization and modernity on Japanese society during the early decades of the 20th century. Students will analyse a wide range of materials ranging from the 11th century novel to literary pieces by renowned modern authors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Completed at least one module in either Art History or Literature (a) at the 2000 level, or (b) at the 3000 level, or (c) get prior approval for waiving (a) and (b) from the module instructor and the Head of Study.","Preclusion":"YHU3232 (previous module code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YID2201","ModuleTitle":"Theory and Practice of Environmental Policymaking","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to the tools, methods, and theory of effective environmental policymaking at the local, national, regional, and global level, with primary\r\nfocus on governmental policies. Students will explore the interplay of politics and policy to develop an understanding of the drivers of successful environmental policymaking from a comparative perspective. This course is a prerequisite for subsequent environmental-studies policy and policymaking courses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"YID1201 (Introduction to Environmental Studies), or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YID2210","ModuleTitle":"Understanding and Building Resilience","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Resilience – the capacity of a system to maintain its functions and processes while experiencing change – has moved from a peripheral ecological idea to a central concept in international economic development. This module explores the theoretical foundations and practical applications of resilience thinking through geographically diverse case studies of climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and food security, among others. Special emphasis is placed on applying resilience thinking to social and environmental challenges in the developing world. Students will critically evaluate the use of resilience concepts to foster the social vitality and environmental integrity of villages, cities, and nations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"YID1201 Introduction to Environmental Studies or with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YID3208","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Movements: Past, Present and Future","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the philosophy, goals, and strategy of environmental movements. Students explore case studies of a diverse array of environmental movements across time and place, such as recycling, conservationist, deep ecology, anti-nuclear, anti-consumerist, and corporate social responsibility campaigns. The final project asks students to analyse an ongoing movement in detail and recommend effective strategies for increasing global sustainability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-8-1.5","Prerequisite":"Preference given to third and fourth year students, and students majoring in Environmental Studies. All others must have instructor approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YID3214","ModuleTitle":"Urban Ecological Systems","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"With an increasingly urbanised human population the interaction of nature with the built environment and its human inhabitants is emerging as one of the greatest sources of both opportunity and inertia to goals of sustainability. In this course you will consider the extent to which urbanisation has changed natural ecosystems and led to the rise of a new urban ecology, and consider how humans can value and manage this in a socio-ecological context. We will then address how the confluence of climate change, globalisation and urbanisation are fundamentally altering our living space and the implications for human health and wellness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"One module in environmental studies OR one module in urban studies OR permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"YSS3272 Urban Ecological Systems (previous code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YID4101","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Studies Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Environmental Studies Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Environmental Studies major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1.5-0-5-6","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YID4202","ModuleTitle":"Applied Environmental Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The seminar, restricted to environmental-studies majors, is an applied, interdisciplinary exploration of a contemporary environmental challenge. Students conduct research, perform necessary analysis, and present their findings to relevant stakeholders. The seminar heightens students’ ability to conceptualise and analyse knotty problems, fosters an ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and develops research skills for the capstone project. The module is offered in semester one of each academic year and is required of all 3rd-year environmental-studies majors. Fourth-year majors will be admitted only under unusual circumstances (e.g. declaring the major late or an urgent need to study away in semester one of a student’s third year), subject to approval by the Head of Studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Open only to Environmental Studies majors, and required for all 3rd-year majors in the program. The course is offered only during Semester One of each academic year.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIL2201S","ModuleTitle":"Directed Language Study: Intermediate Sanskrit","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course offers four hours a week of language instruction in Sanskrit for students who have completed Beginning Sanskrit or have a similar command of the language. Instruction will continue developing their knowledge of the writing systems, vocabulary, and syntax of classical Sanskrit texts. Students will strengthen their reading level by working with a variety of texts. The course will be taught via teleconference.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"YIL1201S Beginning Sanskrit","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3311","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the close guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3311G","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the\nclose guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3312","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the close guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3312G","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the\nclose guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3313","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the\nclose guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3313G","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the\nclose guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3411","ModuleTitle":"Independent Language Study and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for an individual or small group of students –\nordinarily 1-2 students– who would like to work with texts and other\nmaterials in a language other than English. Students should clearly\narticulate the goals of their project and what they aim to achieve by\nthe end of the semester. ILSR projects should go beyond reading the\nassigned materials from another course in their original language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Project proposal with consent of Faculty Supervisor, Language\nCoordinator, Divisional Director, Vice Rector and Dean of Faculty.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3411G","ModuleTitle":"Independent Language Study and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for an individual or small group of students –\nordinarily 1-2 students– who would like to work with texts and other\nmaterials in a language other than English. Students should clearly\narticulate the goals of their project and what they aim to achieve by\nthe end of the semester. ILSR projects should go beyond reading the\nassigned materials from another course in their original language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Project proposal with consent of Faculty Supervisor, Language\nCoordinator, Divisional Director, Vice Rector and Dean of Faculty.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3412","ModuleTitle":"Independent Language Study and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for an individual or small group of students –\nordinarily 1-2 students– who would like to work with texts and other\nmaterials in a language other than English. Students should clearly\narticulate the goals of their project and what they aim to achieve by\nthe end of the semester. ILSR projects should go beyond reading the\nassigned materials from another course in their original language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Project proposal with consent of Faculty Supervisor, Language\nCoordinator, Divisional Director, Vice Rector and Dean of Faculty.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR3412G","ModuleTitle":"Independent Language Study and Research","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for an individual or small group of students –\nordinarily 1-2 students– who would like to work with texts and other\nmaterials in a language other than English. Students should clearly\narticulate the goals of their project and what they aim to achieve by\nthe end of the semester. ILSR projects should go beyond reading the\nassigned materials from another course in their original language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Project proposal with consent of Faculty Supervisor, Language\nCoordinator, Divisional Director, Vice Rector and Dean of Faculty.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLC1202","ModuleTitle":"Beginning Chinese 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for 1) students who already possess some proficiency in spoken Chinese but no formal education in Chinese; 2) students returning from summer study abroad programs; and 3) non-heritage students with prior coursework in Chinese who wish to further develop their reading and writing skills in Chinese. Students will take a placement test prior to the beginning of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"YLC1201 Beginning Chinese 1 or equivalent (an interview or placement test may be administered.)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLC2202","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Chinese 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed for students who completed Intermediate Chinese 1\r\n(YLC2201) or have equivalent Chinese proficiency. It emphasizes the ability to\r\ncommunicate and function accurately and appropriately in Modern Chinese.\r\nStudents will take a placement test prior to the beginning of the course. The\r\ncourse aims for students to: (1) acquire basic knowledge and communicative\r\nskills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Chinese; (2) gain solid understanding of the cultural and social context of Chinese; (3) develop\r\nresearch skill to understand Chinese texts and culture by using Chinese input\r\nsystem and online dictionary, as well as useful online resources.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-2-6.5","Prerequisite":"YLC2201 Intermediate Chinese 1 or students who passed GCE Chinese O & A Levels (an interview or placement test may be administered.)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLC3204","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chinese 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The course is the continuation of Advanced Chinese 1 and prepares students to take further courses in advanced-level Chinese. It is designed for students who have studied at least two-and-a-half years of Chinese at the college level to achieve greater proficiency in oral and written uses of modern Mandarin. The course further develop language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular emphasis on enhancing reading and writing abilities. It builds upon the foundations of Advanced Chinese 1 yet differs in giving the students increased exposure to authentic written (and audio-visual) materials not specifically designed for classroom learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-2-6.5","Prerequisite":"YLC3203 Advanced Chinese 1 or students who passed GCE Chinese O & A Levels (an interview or placement test may be administered.)","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YLC3206","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chinese: Readings in Modern Chinese Literature","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to promote the development of critical Chinese reading and writing skills. It aims to further improve the students’ Mandarin Chinese skills in all aspects. Students will gain access to the essence of Chinese culture as well as the charm of the language itself through notable works of modern Chinese literature. They will be introduced to significant topics concerning Chinese culture and history written in different styles and genres. Most of the texts are original and unabridged written by well-known authors such as Yuan Qiongqiong from Taiwan; Xixi from Hong Kong and Mo Yan from mainland China.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-2-6.5","Prerequisite":"YLC3204 Advanced Chinese 2 or students who passed GCE Chinese A Levels (an interview or placement test may be administered.)","Preclusion":"Students who took the old YLC3202 Advanced Chinese: Readings in Modern Chinese Literature in AY2016-17 ONLY cannot take this course","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLG1201","ModuleTitle":"Beginning Ancient Greek","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course of language instruction in ancient Attic Greek for beginners, designed to give students a decent reading level by the end of the semester. It offers four days a week instruction. As well as gaining an introductory familiarity with the syntax and vocabulary of ancient Greek texts, students will develop an associated cultural knowledge in ancient Greek society and literary/ dramatic production.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students who have successfully completed YLG2201 Intensive Elementary\nGreek are not eligible for this course.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"YLL2201","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Latin","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This intensive course offers four days a week of language instruction and follows on from Beginning Latin. Students will continue developing linguistic and cultural knowledge in ancient Mediterranean antiquity, and achieve a relatively strong reading level by the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YLL1201 Beginning Latin or equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who have successfully completed YLL1202 Introduction to Latin 2 or YLL2202 Intermediate Latin are not eligible for this course as  YLL1202 and YLL2202 are previous module codes for this same course.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS1201","ModuleTitle":"Beginning Spanish 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Beginning Spanish 1 is the introductory module to the language and culture of the Hispanic world. This course is designed to help you develop a basic ability to read, write, understand, and speak Spanish as well as to expand students' cultural competency. Since all linguistic skills cannot be fully developed in Beginning Spanish 1 alone, stress will be placed on the acquisition of basic structures, which will be developed and reinforced in subsequent modules.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS1202","ModuleTitle":"Beginning Spanish 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Beginning Spanish 1. Beginning Spanish 2 pays close attention to aural/oral practice while strengthening basic grammar skills, writing, and reading comprehension. The module covers the second half of the eBook used in Beginning Spanish 1 and prepares students for Study Abroad opportunities via CIPE in their second summer at Yale-NUS or beyond.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"YLS1201 Beginning Spanish 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS2201","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Spanish 1","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module targets students who have completed the Beginning Spanish sequence or have had significant experience with the language (e.g., Study Abroad during their first summer at Yale-NUS or studied Spanish in high school). It offers a combination of listening and speaking practice with a review of key concepts of Spanish grammar via targeted reading and writing activities. This module continues to incorporate Hispanic cultural elements through representative texts and audiovisual materials from the Spanish-speaking world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"YLS1202 Beginning Spanish 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS2202","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Spanish 2","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish 1. Students taking this module will build upon what was covered in the first half and continue to expand their command of written and spoken Spanish. Intermediate Spanish 2 pays close attention to aural/oral practice while strengthening more complex grammar skills (e.g., the subjunctive, passive voice), writing, and reading comprehension. The module covers the second half of the eBook used in Intermediate Spanish 1 (Mas) and prepares students for Study Abroad opportunities via CIPE at Yale-NUS and NUS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"YLS2201 Intermediate Spanish 1 or instructor’s approval. A placement exam may be required.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS3201","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Spanish: Spain, a Mosaic of Cultures","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Students taking this module will build upon the material and topics covered in the introductory and intermediate sequences to expand their command of written and spoken Spanish while honing their literary analysis skills. The course will focus on a representative selection of texts (e.g., short stories, novellas) and films from various regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Students will analyze and contextualize these works via in-class discussions and presentations on the history, traditions, and ideas embedded within them. This module will emphasize students’ engagement with the ideas in the texts paying attention to stylistics, genre, and voice in their work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-2.5-6","Prerequisite":"Successful completion of YLS2201 Intermediate Spanish 1 and YLS2202\r\nIntermediate Spanish 2 or instructor’s permission. A placement exam may be required.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC1212","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computer Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Computer science has improved human life dramatically in the last 50\nyears. This course explains how computational tasks are solved and\ncomputers are programmed. You will learn how to be a more careful and\nmethodical thinker. Moreover, millions of people around the world enjoy\nprogramming and you can too!","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1122 Quantitative Reasoning","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC1213","ModuleTitle":"General Physics: Electronics and Non-Linear Dynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This introductory physics course uses the platform of hands-on\nelectronics to introduce students to concepts in electro-magnetism\nincluding electrostatics and electrodynamics. Using electronic\ncomponents to build linear and non-linear oscillators, students will be\nintroduced to concepts in nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory. The\ncourse is intended for both science majors and also non-majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-1.5-3-0-8","Prerequisite":"High-school courses similar to AP physics and AP mathematics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2209","ModuleTitle":"Proof","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Mathematicians and computer scientists write proofs: convincing arguments,\r\ncombining clear and concise language, computations and symbolic manipulation, illustrations and tables. By reading, writing, and revising proofs, students will be prepared for modern topics in analysis, algebra, geometry, and theoretical computer science.\r\n\r\nStudents will write proofs that utilize direct deduction and proof by contradiction,\r\ncomplicated logical structures with cases, and mathematical induction. Students will acquire a thorough knowledge of naïve set theory, including sets and functions, equivalence relations and classes, cardinal and ordinal arithmetic. Topics in discrete mathematics will include the combinatorics of finite structures such as graphs and trees.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-4.5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YSC1203 (previous module code for Proof)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2216","ModuleTitle":"Evolutionary Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to explore the study of biological evolution from a\nscientific standpoint. It covers topics such as population genetics,\nquantitative genetics and genomics, analysis of adaptation within and\namong species, phylogenetic analysis, and macroevolutionary patterns.\nSome major questions we will address include: Have organisms evolved for\n“the good of the species”? Why do some animals cooperate, and why do\nwe see some patterns in the behaviours of the sexes? We’ll examine these topics in lecture, readings of both primary and review literature, discussion,\nand laboratory exercises which focus on the basics of analytical techniques\nused in evolutionary studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-3-1-4.5","Prerequisite":"YC1122 Quantitative Reasoning and YC1131 Scientific Inquiry, although these requirements may change with curricular changes. Students are encouraged to have taken an elective that counts towards either a Life Science or Physical Science","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2221","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Python","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces Python, a widely used high-level programming language. Its popularity is comparable to Java or C/C++. This means Python is practically useful and convenient to program and learn, since there are many resources/communities on the internet and many supporting libraries. Python was designed to be easy to learn, though many serious applications have been built based on it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2224","ModuleTitle":"Organic Chemistry with Laboratory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The structure, properties, and reactivity of carbon-based molecules will be studied in depth, offering a foundation to understanding not only pharmaceuticals, dyes, polymers and other petrochemicals, but also the biochemical processes that constitute life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-4-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"YSC1207 General Chemistry: Molecular Structure and Reactivity OR with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"Precludes previous module code of YSC2206","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2225","ModuleTitle":"Physical Chemistry","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to introduce the students to the physical chemistry concepts that are essential in understanding and investigating the molecular and macroscopic world. Students will also learn how quantum and computational chemistry can be applied in the prediction of molecular properties and its relevance to spectroscopy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-1.5-1.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"YSC1207 General Chemistry: Molecular Structure and Reactivity; AND YSC1213 General Physics: Electronics and Non-Linear Dynamics; OR with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2227","ModuleTitle":"C: A Language for Science and Engineering","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"C is one of the most commonly used programming languages, especially in science, engineering and electronics. Many operating systems and microcontrollers are at least partly coded in C. C is lightweight, fast and offers a complex memory management system. This apparent simplicity does not mean that it is simple to learn and master though, as it requires deep understanding of how memory works and how data is represented. In this course, we will cover the C language along with memory management and segmentation. C can be useful for Capstones in applied mathematics and natural sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-5.5-1.5","Prerequisite":"YSC2221 Introduction to Python or YSC1212 Introduction to Computer Science or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"YSC3217 Programming Operating Systems, Interfaces & eXtras\nYSC3232 Object-oriented Programming (or previously YSC3207 Principles and Tools of Software Development)","Corequisite":"none"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2231","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Neuroscience","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an introduction to neurobiology and equips students with the background necessary to understand key concepts and fundamental questions in studies of the nervous system and cognition. Students will learn about cellular and molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neuroethology. This course should be of interest to students contemplating further studies in neuroscience, psychology, neuropharmacology, and behavioural ecology, or students considering careers in medical, veterinary, and behavioural sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-2.5-6","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"YSC2211 Neurobiology and Behaviour","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2232","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A first course in linear algebra of finite-dimensional real and complex vector spaces, balancing theoretical and computational material. The course covers vectors and linear transformations, building geometric intuition, algebraic aptitude, and computational proficiency. Topics include spaces and subspaces, linear maps, linear independence and spanning, basis, and representations by coordinates and matrices. The theory of linear operators is developed, including eigenvalues and eigenvectors, self-adjoint operators, the spectral theorem, and the singular value decomposition. Some topics from numerical linear algebra, especially implementation of algorithms and assessment of their efficiency are included. Applications to statistics, economics, engineering and science are presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"Any other MCS module OR with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"YSC3205 Linear Algebra (previous code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2233","ModuleTitle":"Genetics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course illustrates basic principles of genetics using examples from prokaryote and eukaryote organisms. It emphasizes classical genetic techniques and how genetics is used to gain understanding of whole organisms. The gene, its context and the genome are the primary concepts covered. The focus will be on Drosophila developmental genetics, yeast cell biology and human disease.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"YSC3201 (previous module code)","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2234","ModuleTitle":"Human Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the anatomy and physiology of humans and other animals in an evolutionary and comparative framework. Major themes include the integration among physiological systems to maintain homeostasis; understanding biological structures as statements of homology; suboptimal or pathological adaptive solutions as the product of phylogenetic constraints or physiological trade-offs; and human adaptive plasticity in diverse environments. This course should be of interest to students wanting to learn about human and animal biology, chronic and metabolic pathologies in contemporary urban societies, or students considering careers in medical, veterinary, or pharmaceutical science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"YSC1201 (previous module code)","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3206","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Real Analysis","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course embarks on a deep study of the real numbers and functions of a\r\nsingle real variable. Fundamental properties of real numbers – arithmetic,\r\ndistance, limit, convergence, order – are developed from scratch. From\r\nthere, the course delves into the inner workings of calculus, the general\r\nnotions of continuity, differentiability, measure, and integration, for\r\nfunctions of one real variable.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YSC2209 Proof OR YSC2232 Linear Algebra","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3210","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Quantum Mechanics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This first course on quantum mechanics introduces students to the\r\npostulates of quantum theory and then applies it to discuss problems like\r\ntwo level systems, quantum harmonic oscillators, the variational principle\r\nand the WKB approximation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-5-0-0-7.5","Prerequisite":"YSC2203 Classical Mechanics\r\nand\r\nYSC2205 Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists\r\nor\r\nPermission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3211","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Electrodynamics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the basic concepts of electrodynamics, taught with\r\nthe full mathematical and physical rigor necessary for subsequent courses on\r\nthe subject. Topics typically include electrostatics and magnetostatics, both\r\nin free space and in media, dynamics as described by Maxwell’s equations,\r\nelectromagnetic waves, optics, and simple relativistic phenomena.\r\nIntroduction to electrodynamics is a core course for the Physics pathway within the Physical Science major.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YSC2205 Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists\r\nor\r\nPermission of Instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3215","ModuleTitle":"Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course (a requirement for Life Science majors) is meant to prepare\r\nstudents for their capstone projects, in some cases quite specifically through\r\ntargeted readings and group presentations of relevant scientific literature,\r\nbut more generally through practice in close and critical assessment of\r\nscientific papers, the generation of new research ideas based on those\r\npapers, and the honing of presentation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3217","ModuleTitle":"Programming Operating Systems, Interfaces & eXtras","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"While YSC3207 focused on programming in different languages and tools to\r\nhelp software development, students at this point do not really understand\r\nhow an Operating System works.\r\n\r\nOperating Systems are also actually programs and as such, follow the same\r\nrules and logic on a lower level. Computer Scientists should have enough knowledge to understand these low level mechanisms in order to be able to\r\ndevelop on any given platform.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2221 Introduction to Python or YSC1212 Introduction to Computer Science or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3227","ModuleTitle":"Machine Learning","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Machine learning is a collection of techniques where computers can learn from data without being explicitly programmed. For instance, when we train a program using human-face image data, it should be able to locate faces in an image; yet, if we train the same program using flower data, it should be able to locate flowers in an image, without explicitly changing the program itself. This module particularly will focus on statistical machine learning, which relies heavily on probabilistic and statistical analysis. Programming skill in python is compulsory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"- Programming skill in Python\n- Knowledge in mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, probability/statistics)\n- YSC2232 (Linear Algebra) or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3236","ModuleTitle":"Functional Programming and Proving","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Using the Coq Proof Assistant, we propose an integrated account of specifications, unit tests, implementations, and properties of functional programs, through a variety of examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YSC1212 Introduction to Computer Science or with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC3237","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Modern Algebra","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and the rules used to manipulate them. Throughout the history of mathematics, algebraic methods have been developed to solve equations using simple, but important, properties of numbers that make meaningful calculations possible. Those properties arise in a variety of other settings, however, allowing us to make algebraic arguments in a significantly broader context. This course introduces modern algebra — specifically the mathematical objects called groups and rings — through a rigorous exploration of familiar notions, including permutations, symmetries, polynomials, and matrices, resulting in a cohesive, unifying theory with far-reaching applications throughout the natural sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"YSC2209 Proof","Preclusion":"Precludes previous module codes of YSC3220 Rings and Fields & YSC3204 Group Theory, which have been consolidated into a single course YSC3237 Introduction to Modern Algebra.","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4101","ModuleTitle":"Physical Sciences Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Physical Sciences Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Physical Sciences major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-6-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4102","ModuleTitle":"Life Sciences Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Life Sciences Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Life Sciences major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-6-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4103","ModuleTitle":"Maths, Computational & Statistical Sci Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Maths, Computational & Statistical Science (MCS) Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling two semesters that students in the MCS major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. The Capstone is intended to: \r\n• give students the opportunity to work independently;\r\n• encourage students to develop and exhibit aspects of their ability that may not be revealed by course work or a written examination;\r\n• foster skills and attributes that will be of continuing usefulness in their later career.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-6-6.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4200","ModuleTitle":"Special Project in Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides academic credit of major research projects conducted by students prior to the Capstone project.  The scope and depth of the research should be at the level of a Capstone project, and thus requires unusually strong preparation in science.  All projects must be approved by the Director of the Science Division before the course is selected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Unusually strong preparation in science, and prior approval of the Director of the Science Division.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4200G","ModuleTitle":"Special Project in Science","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides academic credit of major research projects conducted\nby students prior to the Capstone project. The scope and depth of the\nresearch should be at the level of a Capstone project, and thus requires\nunusually strong preparation in science. All projects must be approved by\nthe Director of the Science Division before the course is selected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Unusually strong preparation in science, and prior approval of the Director of\nthe Science Division.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4203","ModuleTitle":"Topology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Topology is the study of shapes. It forms a basic framework for geometric reasoning in mathematics and its applications (such as equilibrium theory in economics, cosmology, robotics, stereochemistry and molecular biology). Topics covered include metric spaces and continuity, completeness, topological spaces, separation axioms, connectedness, compactness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-6-2.5","Prerequisite":"YSC3206 Introduction to Real Analysis.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4209","ModuleTitle":"Physical Science Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course (that counts towards the Physical Science major) is meant to expose students to current research areas in physical science and can be used to prepare for capstone projects though targeted readings and group presentations in specific areas of physical science. Critical assessment of scientific papers could lead to the generation of new research directions based on those papers.\nThis will be a year-long 4MC course (i.e. 2 MC each semester).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1.5-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"YSC2205 Maths Methods for Physical Scientists AND either YSC2203\nClassical Mechanics OR YSC2224 Organic Chemistry with Laboratory (or previously YSC2206 Principles of Organic Chemistry)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC4212","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Case Studies (with R)","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module involves statistical and computational analyses of a variety of problems using real data. It emphasizes methods of choosing and acquiring data, assessing data quality, and considers statistical and computational issues posed by extremely large data sets (Big Data). The course requires initiative and independent work both individually and in small groups, and includes extensive computations using R.\n\nPre-requisite: YSC2230 (Probability and Statistics) OR YSC2210 Data Analysis and Visualization (DAVis) with R, or their equivalents.\n\nThis module will count as an advanced module for the MCS major.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6.5-3","Prerequisite":"YSC2230 (Probability and Statistics)\nOR\nYSC2210 Data Analysis and Visualization (DAVis) with R,\nor their equivalents.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2201","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Behavior and Cognition","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to themselves and others as viewed through the lens of psychology. We will present and explore the scientific study of human (and animal) behaviour, seeking to understand why we think, feel, and act as we do. The goal is to build a firm foundation for those wishing to major in psychology while simultaneously providing an interesting and revealing elective to those visiting psychology on their way to other disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2202","ModuleTitle":"International Relations","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to concepts, theories, and cases associated with the study of international politics. We will study contemporary scholarly texts and examine empirical evidence relating to key historical experiences such as the Cold War, which inform contemporary international relations theories.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2203","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Microeconomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Microeconomics analyses individual decision making and its implications for economic outcomes. Here the term “individual” is used broadly to include individuals, households and firms. We deconstruct the demand-supply model by analyzing consumers' choices as outcomes of rational preference maximization and producers' decisions as results of profit maximization in various market structures. We study how equilibrium of demand and supply in competitive markets generates efficient outcomes. We then analyze a variety of instances when markets fail to be efficient. This course will place special emphasis upon mathematical foundations of theoretical models. In particular, we will study and apply techniques in multivariate calculus, and unconstrained and constrained optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YSS1203 Principles of Economics or A-level or equivalent Mathematics. To emphasize, prior knowledge of economics is NOT necessary to take Intermediate Microeconomics. If a student has completed A-level or equivalent Mathematics, then he/she is allowed to take Intermediate Microeconomics even if he/she has neither completed A-level or equivalent Economics nor YSS1203 Principles of Economics. Students without this background may enroll with instructors’ permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2208","ModuleTitle":"Ancient Greek Political Philosophy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course offers students an introduction to the central themes and debates in Ancient Greek Political Philosophy through a careful reading of Plato’s Republic and Aristotle’s Politics. Questions and themes include: How should I/we live? What is justice, freedom, and equality? What are the virtues of citizens and rulers? What is the relationship between the individual and the state? How should we envision the relationship between morality and politics? While understanding the works of Plato and Aristotle within their historical context, we will also be interested in understanding how they can help us to think about politics in contemporary societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2214","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Macroeconomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Economics is concerned with the study of how individuals make decisions and how these decisions affect, and in turn are affected by, the distribution of limited resources in society. This course introduces students to the formal analysis of the economy as a whole. The goal is to understand how decisions by the firms, consumers and institutions affect the markets, and the welfare implications of such choices for society. Special attention is placed on the effect of government and monetary policies on the economy. Emphasis is placed upon the mathematical foundations of theoretical models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"Any one of the following three options: \n(i)\tYSS1203 Principles of Economics;\n(ii)\tYSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics;\n(iii)\tA-level Economics and Mathematics or equivalent economics and mathematics courses","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2216","ModuleTitle":"Statistics and Research Methods for Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is concerned with research methods and the use of statistics in psychology. As such this is a skills oriented course aimed at preparing students for taking the required laboratory course in psychology as well as doing their senior capstone project. We will be covering research methods and statistics simultaneously since they are closely intertwined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1122 Quantitative Reasoning and YSS2201 Understanding Behaviour and Cognition","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2218","ModuleTitle":"International Political Economy","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This class introduces students to the study of international political economy.\r\nStudents will examine the structure of the global political economy, the drivers\r\nand implications of globalization, and the role of international economic\r\ninstitutions in driving political and economic outcomes. Among others, this\r\nclass will cover topics such as international financial institutions, trade, financial crises, foreign aid, economic development, energy politics, and illicit\r\ntrade.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1121 Comparative Social Institutions","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2220","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Urban Studies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course offers an introduction to urban studies. It inquires into the evolution of cities historically as well as contemporary processes of urbanization. The course also introduces students to  key explanatory frameworks for understanding the contemporary economic and social function of cities. The course can be taken as a gateway to the Urban Studies major or as an elective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YSS1207 (previous module code)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2224","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Global Affairs","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the key theories, issues and challenges in Global Affairs. Students considering majoring or minor in Global Affairs, or those seeking greater knowledge about how the world works, should take this course. Students will learn about the structure of the international system, theories of inequality and development, and about key State and non-state actors in Global Affairs. An interdisciplinary approach to\r\nunderstanding transboundary problems is applied. Students will also gain\r\nskills to critically assess global news sources on current issues, write about\r\ncontemporary issues within a historical context, and in problem solving and\r\noral communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2.5-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2228","ModuleTitle":"Modern Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Introduction to the peoples and cultures of Southeast Asia, with special emphasis on the challenges of modernization, development, and globalization. Southeast Asian history, literature, arts, belief systems, agriculture, industrialization and urbanization, politics, ecological challenges, and economic change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3201","ModuleTitle":"International Migration","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to foundational theories that explain why people migrate and their post-migration experiences. The first half of the course focuses on factors that influence the decision to leave one's home country and migrate elsewhere. The second half of the course focuses on the impact of migration on the migrants themselves, the countries they move to, and the countries they leave behind. Over the course of the semester, students will also research specific migration streams to Singapore of their choosing in a structured manner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-3.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3202","ModuleTitle":"Ethnography","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In this course, students will understand what constitutes ethnographic field\r\nmethods, what makes ethnographic writing different from other kinds of\r\nnonfiction writing, and the ethical and theoretical considerations within\r\nethnographic research. Over the semester, students will conduct their own,\r\nsmall-scale ethnographic fieldwork, interviews and participant observation\r\nbased in Singapore.\r\nThis course is required in the Anthropology Major.\r\nThis course satisfies requirements in the Global Affairs Major.\r\nThis course satisfies requirements in the Urban Studies Major.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3203","ModuleTitle":"Behavioral Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The field of behavioral economics draws on insights from other disciplines,\r\nespecially psychology, to enrich our understanding of economic behaviour\r\nand decision making generally. Individuals frequently make decisions that\r\nsystematically depart from the predictions of standard economic models. In\r\nthis course we will attempt to understand these departures by integrating\r\nthe psychology of human behavior into economic analysis. This course analyzes all types of decisions made by agents on a daily basis (from which\r\nbreakfast to have to where to send the kids for education, etc.). Special focus\r\nwill be put on decision making in a context of bounded rationality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3208","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Microeconomics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This broadly covers the same range of topics as ‘Intermediate Economics’.\r\nHowever it has a more intensive treatment of consumer and producer\r\ntheory, and covers additional topics like choice under uncertainty, game\r\ntheory, contracting under hidden actions or hidden information, externalities\r\nand public goods, asset pricing, auctions, and general equilibrium theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3217","ModuleTitle":"Urbanization in China","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course investigates the dramatic urban transformation that has taken place in mainland China over the last four decades. The scale of this transformation means that it has far-reaching consequences for Asia and the world, influencing everything from climate change to the price of bread. The path of Chinese urbanization even affects the likelihood of regional military conflict. Understanding how and why China has urbanized is therefore of critical importance. Over the semester, we will take an interdisciplinary approach to this investigation, using perspectives from history, geography, political science, anthropology, urban planning, and cultural studies, among other disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3219","ModuleTitle":"Developmental Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the field of developmental psychology which addresses the ways in which humans develop psychologically.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-2-6.5","Prerequisite":"YSS2201 Understanding Behaviour and Cognition","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3225","ModuleTitle":"Global Governance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will enable students to understand the role of international law,\r\nregimes, institutions, and non-governmental organizations in international\r\npolitics. The first section of the course is dedicated to theoretical,\r\ninstitutional and legal issues of global governance. The second section explores how the global governance and international law structure has\r\nevolved over time and how it technically functions today. The third section\r\nwill explore the operations of specific actors in global governance including\r\nthe United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund,\r\nAPEC and ASEAN. The final section will explore the ‘threats without borders’\r\nand challenges to global governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2.5-7","Prerequisite":"YSS2202 Introduction to International Relations","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"YSS2202 Introduction to International Relations"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3231","ModuleTitle":"Methods in the Social Sciences","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to various research methods in the social sciences, including\r\nsurvey methodology, quantitative data analysis, participant observation, and\r\nin-depth interviewing. This course can count as a course in the major for\r\nstudents in Urban Studies, Global Affairs, PPE, and Anthropology. It may fulfil\r\nthe course requirements for students in Environmental Studies as well on a\r\ncase-by-case basis after consultation with the Head of Studies of that major.\r\n\r\nThe course also fulfils the methods requirement in Urban Studies and Global\r\nAffairs. Students in all of these majors should ideally take this course before\r\nthey commence their capstone project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-1-4.5-4","Prerequisite":"YCC1121 Comparative Social Institutions, YCC1122 Quantitative Reasoning,\r\nAND YCC2121 Modern Social Thought OR with the permission of the\r\ninstructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3244","ModuleTitle":"Labour Economics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the module is to equip students with the analytical tools and knowledge to study and understand (i) the behaviour of employees and employers and (ii) government policy towards labour issues. In particular, the course provides a framework to evaluate common labour market policies, such as the minimum wage, welfare reform, or restricting immigration. The module relates recent developments in labour-economics research (including empirical results from developed and developing countries) with policy-relevant issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"YSS2211 Econometrics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3246","ModuleTitle":"Cities of the Global South","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course offers students an in-depth inquiry into the characteristics of urban organization and development in cities of the Global South, where there are high rates of urbanization. Students will examine a range of topics: migration and urbanization, formal and informal governance, housing and infrastructure, food security and environment. Students will also learn about the competing theoretical constructs used to explain such urbanization. Case studies will be drawn from a range of geographical locations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3257","ModuleTitle":"Seminar on Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will cover the principles by which firms are run to maintain their financial wellbeing. Depending on the nature of the investment opportunity (risk, maturity and expected return), the firm will consider different avenues of raising capital. The course will cover the economics of lending, swaps and derivatives, recapitalizations, equity securities, initial public offerings and early stage investing, principles of valuations, investment analysis, basic accounting and financial modelling.\n\nCase studies will be used to investigate the agency problem within the firm, between managers, shareholders and other stakeholders in shaping the capital structure and investment decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-4.5-4","Prerequisite":"YSS2211 Econometrics and YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics or with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"YSS3258 Early Stage Private Equity Investing","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3258","ModuleTitle":"Early Stage Private Equity Investing","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover how returns from private equity investment are achieved through operational improvements and financial restructuring of growth and new venture companies. This is an introduction to the evaluation, structuring, stewardship, and realization of early stage private equity investments. We study cases of increasingly complex topics concerning cash flow, investment assessment, value assessment and creation, legal constraints, leadership, business development and economics and, ultimately, returns on investment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-4.5-4","Prerequisite":"YSS2211 Econometrics and YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics or with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"YSS3257 Seminar on Corporate Finance","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3263","ModuleTitle":"Emotions and Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the role of emotions in liberal democratic practices and institutions and in contemporary democratic theory. The course will examine three different theoretical frameworks that have recently been used to understand the place of emotions in politics: 1) neuroscientific; 2) neo-Aristotelian; and 3) Freudian/psychoanalytic. It will focus on the different conceptions put forth by each of these frameworks and the different constellations of emotions that are analysed and/or advocated by these theories. Questions to be addressed include: Are there “negative” emotions? What criteria do we use to decide whether an emotion ought to be excluded from democratic practices?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2121 Modern Social Thought","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3273","ModuleTitle":"GIS and Demographics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce the concepts of geospatial analysis and demographic analysis. The course offers students the opportunity to understand the operational processes of spatial data acquisition, spatial and demographic analysis, and mapping and dynamic visualization. Students will also explore a variety of urban issues, such as gentrification and racial segregation, using two tools: ArcGIS software packages and STATA.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-2-1-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3276","ModuleTitle":"International Political Theory","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module considers questions of international politics historically and philosophically, based on reading classical and modern works. The topics discussed include sovereignty and intervention, the morality of war, the balance of power, imperialism and decolonization, and conceptions of international law and global order. Attention is given to non-European thinkers and to recent work on the intellectual history of international relations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1114 Philosophy and Political Thought 2 or with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS3277","ModuleTitle":"The Anthropological Imagination","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Anthropological Imagination offers an insights to the practice and creative power of anthropology. The aim of the course is to offer an introduction to how anthropologists, past and present, have viewed the world and approached the study of the human condition. The first half of the course examines foundational figures and moments in the history of the discipline. The second half of the course is geared toward an exploration of recent anthropological writings on topics such as power, representation, history, gender, the Anthropocene, and post-human anthropology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2121 Modern Social Thought and YCC1121 Comparative Social Inquiry","Preclusion":"YSS2209 (previous module code)","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4101","ModuleTitle":"Global Affairs Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Global Affairs Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Global Affairs major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-2-0-2-8.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4102","ModuleTitle":"Psychology Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Psychology Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Psychology major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-4-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4103","ModuleTitle":"Anthropology Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Anthropology Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Anthropology major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4104","ModuleTitle":"Economics Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Economics Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Economics major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4105","ModuleTitle":"Urban Studies Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Urban Studies Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the Urban Studies major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-2-0-5-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4106","ModuleTitle":"Politics, Philosophy and Economics Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module, straddling over two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the PPE major must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing, while working closely with a faculty supervisor. Students will work on an advanced creative and/or research or experiential project that integrates skills from the Common Curriculum and learning in the major. The Capstone Project will culminate in a substantial piece of work that reflects a deep engagement with the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4107","ModuleTitle":"Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Law and Liberal Arts DDP Capstone Project is a year-long 10-MC module straddling two semesters. It is a compulsory module that students in the DDP programme must complete in order to graduate. It allows students the opportunity to pursue, in depth, an advanced project of their own choosing while working closely with a supervisor. Students will work on an advanced research project that integrates both the Law and Liberal Arts components of the DDP programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Completion of all Year 1 and 2 Common Curriculum Modules","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4202","ModuleTitle":"Goals and Motivation","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will examine recent and influential work in personality and\r\nsocial psychology on motivational and self-regulatory processes contributing\r\nto the pursuit of goals.\r\n\r\nOn successful completion of the course a student should be able to: Convey a\r\ndeep understanding of motivational processes involved in the pursuit of\r\ngoals. Also to conduct an effective literature review, construct novel and important hypotheses, competently critique the extant literature, design\r\nexperiments, and write an effective research proposal.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"YSS2201 Understanding Behaviour and Cognition, and YSS2216 Statistics and Research Methods for Psychology; and at least one psychology class at the 3000 level or higher.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4215","ModuleTitle":"Sexual Economies","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course explores the role that sex plays in the exchanges and\ncirculations that make up human social life. Whether for procreation,\npleasure, social status, the solidification of kinship networks, religious\ndevotion, the marketing of reproductive tissue, or social reproduction\nitself, sex and sexual relations are far from being “private” acts of no\npolitical consequence. On the contrary, they are integral to larger practices\nand institutions. The course will introduce students to multidisciplinary\nperspectives on the intersections of sex with money, politics, social status,\nand access to resources.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2121 Modern Social Thought and YSS2227 Introduction to Anthropology OR YSS3277 The Anthropological Imagination OR YSS3202 Ethnography","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4220","ModuleTitle":"Housing and Social Inequality","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Housing is an essential necessity for living. The housing unit is concurrently a consumption good and an investment good. As a commodity, the quality and quantity of housing distribution and consumption are unequal, reflecting intrinsic social and economic inequalities in the society. As the logic and practice of the housing market unavoidably fail in providing adequate housing for all, the state is left with the responsibility of providing for those that the market has marginalized. This module will examine the role of the market and the state in engendering and perpetuating social and economic inequalities through the housing provision.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"YSS2220 Introduction to Urban Studies and YCC2121 Modern Social Thought, or with approval of the instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4222","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary European Politics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course explores the structures of power within the European State since WWII. The course content will explore historical context, political integration of the European Union (EU), the domestic politics of specific European countries, as well as the effects of integration on the governance in member states, and specific elections and outcomes. Students will also analyze the position of EU in the international system. Contemporary issues of Brexit and the rise of populism in European democracies. Assessment will challenge students to create an in-depth policy memo which synthesizes the historical, political and practice of politics of Europe.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Complete Year 1 and 2 of the Common Curriculum and YSS2202 International Relations or YSS1206 Introduction to Comparative Politics or with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4227","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Applied Econometrics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers econometric techniques as applied in empirical work in economics, at a level that is accessible to advance undergraduates. The topics are divided into two categories: Market Valuations and Non-Market Valuations. We begin with demand and supply estimation and the computation of consumer and producer surpluses. We investigate the use of surplus measurements to evaluate the impact of policies and the introduction of new good. We then move towards estimating the ‘demand side’ of environmental economics. The focus will be on stated and revealed preferences techniques for estimating the non-market values associated with environmental and other public goods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics and YSS2211 Econometrics","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4240","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Clinical Psychology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to provide a critical and broad overview to the field of clinical psychology. Students will have an opportunity to read both historical (landmark) and contemporary literature related to major topics within clinical psychology, ranging from classification of psychological disorders, multicultural issues in clinical practice, to controversies surrounding empirically supported interventions. The module will have a specific focus on assessment and major intervention approaches, along with student-led presentations on the etiology and/or treatment of various psychological disorders. Readings consist of a combination of textbook sources, empirical research articles, and critical, narrative pieces on selected issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"YSS2201 Understanding Behaviour and Cognition; and YSS3214 Abnormal Psychology OR with the permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":"None"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4242","ModuleTitle":"Urban Ethnography of Asia","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An anthropological study of contemporary Asian cities. Focus on new ethnographies about cities in East, Southeast, and South Asia. Topics include rural-urban migration, redevelopment, evictions, social movements, land grabbing, master-planned developments, heritage preservation, utopian aspirations, social housing, slums and precariousness, and spatial cleansing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"At least one core Anthropology course YSS2227 Introduction to Anthropology OR YSS3202 Ethnography OR YSS3277 Anthropological Imagination OR with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4243","ModuleTitle":"Study of Modern Wars","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar examines the phenomenon of war during the years between the emergence of the modern nation-state and the end of the Cold War. We survey the leading theories on the causes of war, their key concepts and causal variables, the causal paths leading to war or to peace, and the conditions under which various outcomes are most likely to occur. We also closely examine key historical works on major wars, and evaluate the degree of empirical support for various theories and hypotheses. The module will also explore sources of great power conflict in today’s international politics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"YSS2221 International Security OR\nYSS2202 International Relations OR with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"YSS2221 International Security OR YSS2202 International Relations"},{"ModuleCode":"YSS4244","ModuleTitle":"African Atlantic Perspectives","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an overview of the anthropology of the African diaspora, its connections to Africa, and the emergence of the modern world. It will examine the history and ethnography of the cultural formation of the African diaspora through the detailed examination of critical questions about diaspora, migration, race, cosmology, subjectivity, and identity formation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"YCC2121 Modern Social Thought or with the permission of the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ZB3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Computational Biology I","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"Passed level 1000 and 2000 essential major requirements","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ZB3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Computational Biology II","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","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.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"ZB3288","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ZB3311","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 10-12 weeks during Special Term.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Computational Biology as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Computational Biology major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3311 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ZB3312","ModuleTitle":"Enhanced Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having an academic science foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives Science students the opportunity to acquire work experience via internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester.\r\n\r\nThrough regular meetings with the Academic Advisor (AA) and internship Supervisor, students learn how knowledge acquired in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical/practical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Computational Biology as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Computational Biology major at time of application.","Preclusion":"XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ZB4171","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students are challenged with practical experience in advanced bioinformatics research topics spanning database curation, literature text mining, and compute-intensive sequence and 3D structure analysis. Groups will design and carry out a pan-genomic analysis with a high-performance integrated  database system. Individual students will learn to use animation software and\r\nraw biomolecular structure information as a platform for simulation and hypothesis testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-2-5-1","Prerequisite":"LSM2104 or or LSM2241 and LSM3241 (Life Sciences Students)\r\nOR CS2220 (Computational Biology Students)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ZB4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Computational Biology","AcadYear":"2018/2019","SemesterName":"Semester 1","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students majoring in computational biology","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""}]