Module Code

Module Title

Description

CM1121

This module covers the characteristic properties, methods of preparation, and reactions of
Organic Chemistry alkanes/cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, benzene and other aromatic compounds, alkyl halides;
1
alcohols; ethers; epoxides, phenols, aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives;
amines.

CM1161

Principles of
Introduction and examples of chemical processes; unit operations; process flow sheet; process
Chemical Process design; materials balances; energy balance; transport processes: momentum transfer, heat
I
transfer, mass transfer; process economics; chemical reactors; batch or continuous operation.

CN1111

CS1010

Module Credit

Workload

Prequisites

4-1-0-2-3

'A' level or H2
pass in
Chemistry or
equivalent or
CM1417

3-1-0-3-3

'A' level or H2
pass in
Chemistry or
equivalent

H2 Mathematics,
H2 Chemistry
and H2 Physics
(or PC1221
Fundamentals of
Physics I) or
equivalent

Chemical
Engineering
Principles

This module provides students with a basic concept of chemical engineering processes and related
problem-solving methods. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of chemical
engineering process analysis. The module begins with an overview of the chemical process industry
and a discussion of several significant examples. Details of steady state material and energy
balance, including recycles, phase change and reaction, form the core substance of the course.
Other topics include simultaneous mass and energy balances and unsteady state balances. All
concepts and principles are amply illustrated with relevant process examples. This module is
targeted at level one engineering or science students.

3-1-0-0-7

Programming
Methodology

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,
writing 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
structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for SoC and FoS
students.

2-1-1-3-3

EG1108

EG1109

LSM1102

LSM1103

Electrical
Engineering

This module introduces basic concepts in electrical and computer engineering in an integrated
manner. It motivates the understanding of basic concepts in the context of practical engineering
applications. The main part of the course gives the students a very strong foundation in DC and AC
circuit analysis. The rest of the course gives the students a good flavor of what electrical
engineering is all about. This is done using simple application examples that demonstrate the
importance of AC and DC analysis. The topics covered are: Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws,
Ohm's Law. Resistive networks. Ideal and real sources. AC Circuits: phasors, impedance, power,
power factor, resonance. Energy storage elements: capacitors and inductors. Introduction to circuit
concepts including diodes, operational amplifiers, transformers, DC machines and logic gates using
applications.

Statics And
Mechanics Of
Materials

This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statics and mechanics of materials
and their applications to engineering problems. At the end of this course, students are expected to
be able to draw a free body diagram and identify the unknown reaction forces/moments; solve
statically determinate problems involving rigid bodies, pin-jointed frames and cables; solve statically
indeterminate axial force member problems using stress-strain law and compatibility equations;
determine the shear stress and angle of twist of torsional members; draw the bending moment and
shear force diagrams for a loaded beam; and determine the stresses and deflections in beams.

Molecular
Genetics

Biodiversity

The course will cover topics on (i) the patterns of inheritance, (ii) the molecular structure and
replication of genetic material, (iii) the molecular properties of genes, and (iv) genetic analysis of
individuals and populations. This will include an in-depth understanding of mendelian patterns of
inheritance and variations that could occur due to multiple alleles, lethal genes, chromosomal
variations, linkage, gene interaction and other genetic phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the
understanding of the underlying molecular and biochemical basis of inheritance. Quantitative and
population genetics will also be discussed with the emphasis of understanding the processes and
forces in nature that promote genetic change.

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.

H1 Physics or
H2 Physics or A
2-0.75-0.5-1.5- Level Physics or
3
PC1222
Fundamentals of
Physics II

2-1-0.25-22.25

'A Level Math /

H2 Math or
equivalent

2-0.5-1.5-2-5

GCE A Level or
H2 Biology or
equivalent, or
LSM1301.

GCE A Level or
H2 Biology or
2-0.5-1.5-2-5
equivalent, or
LSM1301

LSM1104

General
Physiology

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 biomembranes, (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.

MA1101R

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
Linear Algebra I
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.

MA1102R

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. Major 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.

Calculus

2-0.5-1.5-2-5

GCE O Level
Biology, or
LSM1301

3-1-1-0-6

GCE 'A' level

Mathematics or
H2 Mathematics
or MA1301

3-1-1-0-6

GCE 'A' level

Mathematics or
H2 Mathematics
or MA1301

MA1104

PC1143

PC1144

Multivariable
Calculus

This is a module in the calculus of functions of several real variables, applications of which abound
in mathematics, the physical sciences and engineering. The aim is for students to acquire
computational skills, ability for 2- and 3-D visualization and to understand conceptually fundamental
results such as Greens Theorem, Stokes Theorem and the Divergence Theorem. Major topics:
Euclidean distance and elementary topological concepts in R^2 and R^3, limit and continuity,
implicit functions. Partial differentiation, differentiable functions, differentials, chain rules, directional
derivatives, gradients, mean value theorem, Taylor's formula, extreme value theorem, Lagrange
multipliers. Multiple integrals and iterated integrals change of order, applications, change of
variables in multiple integrals. Line integrals and Green's theorem. Surface integrals, Stokes
Theorem, Divergence Theorem.

Physics III

This module covers the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism: electric fields, electric flux and
Gauss's law, electric potential; capacitance, dielectrics, current and resistance; DC circuits;
magnetic fields, magnetic effect of currents, Ampere's law, electromagnetic induction; AC circuits;
magnetism in matter; electromagnetic waves. The module also has a practical component
consisting of five experiments designed to enhance students' understanding of some of the
concepts discussed in lectures. This module is targeted at science students who wish to acquire a
working knowledge in electricity and magnetism, and is an essential for physics majors.

Physics IV

This module introduces the ideas of modern physics to students, with an emphasis on conceptual
understanding. Topics covered are a) Einstein's theory of special relativity, including time dilation,
length contraction, and his famous equation E=mc2, b) Quantum physics, where the observed
phenomena of black body radiation, the photoelectric effect and Compton scattering, leading to the
quantization of angular momentum and energy, atomic transitions and atomic spectra, c)
Introduction to quantum mechanics, introducing the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, wavemechanics and wave particle duality, and the use of wavefunctions in predicting the behaviour of
particles trapped in potential wells, d) Nuclear physics, introducing radioactivity and decay
processes, nuclear interaction and binding energy, fission and fusion, and e) Sub-atomic
elementary particles and their classification. The module is targeted at science students who are
interested in learning about the more recent developments in physics, and is an essential for
physics majors.

3-1-1-0-6

MA1102 or
MA1102R or
MA1505 or
MA1505C or
MA1521 or
EE1401 or
EE1461 or
EG1402

3-0.5-1.5-2-3

'A' level or H2
pass in Physics
or PC1221 &
PC1222

3-0.5-1.5-2-3

'A' level or H2
pass in Physics
or PC1221 &
PC1222

ST1131

ST2131

Introduction to
Statistics

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,
hypothesis 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).

Probability

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 will 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,
conditional 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.

+ Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E

A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

3-1-0-3-3

GCE AO Level
or H1 Pass in
Mathematics or
its equivalent or
MA1301

MA1102 or
MA1102R or
MA1312 or
MA1507 or
MA1505 or
MA1505C or
MA1521

Preclusions

Department

CM1501 or CM1503

Science

CN1111

Science

CM1161

Engineering

CG1101, CS1010E, CS1101,

CS1101C, CS1101S,
CZ1102, IT1002. Engineering
and Science students who
require this module for their
majors/minors are not
allowed to read it as ULRBreadth.

Computing

BA (Industrial Design), CEC

students are precluded.
Students who have taken
CG1108.

Engineering

Engineering

Science

Science

Science

EG1401, EG1402, MA1101,

MA1311, MA1506, MA1508,
FOE students

Science

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.

Science

MA1104S, MA2207, MA2221,

MA2311, MA3208, GM2301,
MQ2202, MQ2102, MQ2203,
PC1134, PC2201, MA1507,
MPE students

Science

Students who have passed

PC1432 are not allowed to
take this module.

Students who have passed

PC1432 are not allowed to
take this module

Science

ST1131A, ST1232, ST2334,

CE2407, CN3421, EC2231,
EC2303, PR2103.
Engineering students except
ISE students

Science

MA2216, ST2334, CE2407

Science

Module Code

Module Title

Description

Module Credit

Workload

EC1101E

Introduction to
Economic Analysis

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.

2-1-0-2-5

EN1101E

GE1101E

An Introduction to
Literary Studies

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.

This module provides an introduction to contemporary geography, explaining processes

and problems of physical environments and human landscapes. Natural as well as
human-induced changes are considered. Thus, the module provides a basic examination
of natural processes which operate at or near Earth's surface covering the biosphere,
hydrosphere, atmosphere and pedosphere. It also explores critical issues in space and
society: flows of capital, culture and people as well as place identity. The module is
Place, Environment and designed as an introductory module for first year Geography students, as well as a
Society
general module for cross faculty students hoping to understand the foundations of the
discipline.

2-1-0-3-4

None

Prequisites

Exempted from
or passed the
NUS Qualifying
English Test, or
exempted from
further CELC
Remedial
English
modules.

HY1101E

Asia and the Modern

World

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.

+ Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E

A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

4-0-0-1-5

Preclusions
EC1301/EC1310, EC1311,
BK1008,
BZ1006/BH1005/BSP1005,
USSE01, USE2301,
BSP2001/BH2001/BZ2001.
All BBA, BAC, BBA(Hons)
and BAC(Hons) students
are not allowed to take
EC1101E.

Department

Arts & Social Sciences

EN2101E, GEK1000

Arts & Social Sciences

GEK1001

Arts & Social Sciences

Arts & Social Sciences