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Academic Structure + Modules > First-Tier Modules > Semester 1, Academic Year 2007-2008

Modules Offered - Semester 1, Academic Year 2007-2008


Writing & Critical Thinking | Civilizational Studies | Human Behaviour |
Literary Studies | Philosophical Inquiries |Society, Economy, Polity |
Visual & Performing Arts | Information Technologies | Life Sciences |
Nature's Laws | Physical & Chemical Technologies | Quantitative Reasoning |
University Scholars Seminar

Domain: Compulsory Area

Writing & Critical Thinking

UWC2101H

Writing & Critical Thinking: Power, Space and Pleasure
Dr Johan Geertsema
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Tuesdays and Fridays 8.00 am – 10.00 am (TR 1)
Gp 2: Tuesdays and Fridays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101I

Writing & Critical Thinking: Interpreting Consumerism
Dr Michael Maiwald
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Tuesdays and Fridays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (TR 1)
Gp 2: Tuesdays and Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101J

Writing & Critical Thinking: Sites of Tourism
Dr Lo Mun Hou
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Tuesdays and Fridays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101P

Writing & Critical Thinking: News and the Public
Mr Paul Nerney
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Mondays and Thursdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (TR 1)
Gp 2: Mondays and Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101Q

Writing & Critical Thinking: Civility in the World City
Dr Barbara Ryan
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Mondays and Thursdays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101S

Writing & Critical Thinking: Danger and National Security
Dr Yew Kong Leong
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Mondays and Thursdays 8.00 am – 10.00 am (TR 1)
Gp 2: Mondays and Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (TR 1)

Domain: Humanities & Social Sciences

Civilizational Studies

UCV2203

The Civilizations of India and Contemporary Indian Communities
Dr Medha Kudaisya
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Tuesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 2) and Wednesdays 8.00 am – 10.00 am (SR 2)

UCV2206

Chinese Thought and Culture
A/P Lee Cheuk Yin
Exam: Nil

Note: Registration for this module is closed.

UCV2207

The Politics of Heritage (new!)
Dr Patrick Daly
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Mondays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 5)
Tutorials:
GP 1: Thursdays  10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 5)
GP 2: Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 5)

 

Philosophical Inquiries

UPI2201

Negotiating Moral Issues
A/P Anh Tuan Nuyen
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Wednesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 1)
Tutorials:
GP 1: Wednesdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 1)
GP 2: Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 1)


Society, Economy, Polity

USE2305

Singapore Studies: Southeast Asia: The Making of a Region
A/P Ernest Chew
Exam: Wednesday, 28 Nov 2007, 1.00 pm
Lecture: Mondays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 3)
Tutorials:
Gp 1: Mondays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 3)
Gp 2: Wednesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 3)


Visual & Performing Arts

UAR2201

 

Cyberart
Ms Daniela Plewe
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Thursdays 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm (CyberArt Studio)

UAR2205

 

Narrative and Play in Interactive Media
Mr Alex Mitchell
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Tuesdays 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm (CyberArt Studio)

UAR2299A

Special Topics in Arts: Painting and National Identity
Dr Andrew Leng
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Tuesdays and Fridays 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm (SR 5)

Domain: Sciences & Technologies

Information Technologies

UIT2204

Foundations of Engineering
A/P Chrys Mendis
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Tuesdays and Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 1)

UIT2205

Quantum Computing and Information
Dr Kuldip Singh
Exam Date: Wednesday, 28 Nov 2007, 9.00 am
Lecture: Tuesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 5)
Tutorials:
GP 1: Tuesdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 5)
GP 2: Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 5)


Life Sciences

ULS2202

Evolution
Dr Myron Shekelle
Exam: Monday, 26 Nov 2007, 9.00 am
Lecture: Tuesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 1)
Tutorial:
Gp 1: Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (Explorations Lab)
Gp 2: Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (Explorations Lab)


Nature's Laws

UNL2201

Space, Time and Matter
A/P Ali Namazie
Exam: Monday, 26 Nov 2007, 1.00 pm
Lecture: Tuesdays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (Explorations Lab)
Tutorials:
Gp 1: Thursdays 11.00 am – 1.00 pm (Explorations Lab)
Gp 2: Fridays 11.00 am – 1.00 pm (Explorations Lab)

 

Physical & Chemical Technologies

UPC2203

How Technologies Work
Dr Rajesh R Parwani
Exam Date: Tuesday, 27 Nov 2007, 9.00 am
Seminar Style: Tuesdays and Fridays 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm (SR 5)


Quantitative Reasoning

UQR2310

Singapore Studies: Transportation Planning in Singapore
A/P Chin Hoong Chor
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Mondays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 2)
Tutorials:
GP 1: Tuesdays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (SR 2)
GP 2: Tuesdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 2)


University Scholars Seminar
USS2105

University Scholars Seminar
A/P Kang Hway Chuan
Dr Yew Kong Leong
Dr Barbara Ryan
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Wednesdays and Thursdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm (SR 3)

Note: Registration for this one-year long module is not applicable for Semester 1 AY2007-08. This module will be on offer for a new intake of first-year students only in Semester 2 of each academic year.


The above information is correct as at 26 June 2007. The University Scholars Programme reserves the rights to make changes when necessary. Please note that the above timetable is subject to changes. You are advised to check this website regularly for updates.