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Academic Structure + Modules > First-Tier Modules > Semester 2, Academic Year 2007-2008

Modules Offered - Semester 2, 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

The above information is correct as at 27 December 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.

Domain: Compulsory Area

Writing & Critical Thinking

UWC2101K

Writing & Critical Thinking: Examining Evolution and Progress
Dr Andrew Leng
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)

UWC2101N

Writing & Critical Thinking: Clothing Identities
Dr Lo Mun Hou
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Mondays and Thursdays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (TR 1)
Gp 2: Mondays and Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101P

Writing & Critical Thinking: News and the Public
Mr Paul Nerney
Exam: Nil
Gp 1:  Tuesdays and Fridays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (TR 1)
Gp 2: Tuesdays and Fridays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (TR 1)

UWC2101R

Writing & Critical Thinking: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on "Mind"
Dr Donald Favareau
Exam: Nil
Gp 1: Tuesdays and Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (TR 1)

Domain: Humanities & Social Sciences

Human Behaviour
UHB2201

Human Relations
A/P Albert Teo
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Mondays 6.00pm - 8.00pm (SR 1)
Tutorial:
Gp 1: Thursdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm (SR 1)
Gp 2: Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm (SR 1)



Literary Studies

ULT2298C

Topics in Lit. 1: Exploring Modernism
Dr Michael Maiwald
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Mondays and Thursdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 6)
ULT2398B

Singapore Studies: Topics in Lit. 1: Nationalism and the Arts
Dr Barbara Ryan
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Tuesdays and Fridays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 1)

Note: Students may take at most one module from each of the Literary Series ULT2298(X) and ULT2299(X).
ULT2398B belongs to the ULT2298(X) series.



Philosophical Inquiries

UPI2205

Ethics and the Environment
A/P Nuyen Anh Tuan
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Wednesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 2)
Tutorials:
GP 1: Wednesdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 2)
GP 2: Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 2)



Society, Economy, Polity

USE2208

Modern Cities: Problems and Perspectives (new!)
A/P Zhu Jieming
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Mondays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (SR 1)
Tutorials:
Gp 1: Mondays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 1)
Gp 2: Fridays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 1)

USE2304

Singapore Studies: Singapore: The Making of a Nation
Dr Quek Ser Hwee
Exam: Nil
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 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 5)

USE2305

Singapore Studies: Southeast Asia: The Making of a Region
A/P Ernest Chew
Exam:  Monday, 28 Apr 2008, 9.00 am 
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 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm (CyberArt Studio)

Domain: Sciences & Technologies

Information Technologies

UIT2201

Computer Science & The Information Technology Revolution
A/P Leong Hon Wai
Exam: Wednesday, 30 Apr 2008, 1.00 pm
Lecture: Mondays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (SR 6)
Tutorials:
Gp 1: Thursdays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (SR 6)
Gp 2: Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 6)

UIT2203

Digital Information Systems & Society
A/P Chrys Mendis
Exam : Nil
Seminar Style: Mondays and Thursdays 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm (SR 5)



Life Sciences
ULS2202

Evolution
Dr Myron Shekelle
Exam: Monday, 28 Apr 2008, 1.00 pm
Lecture:Mondays 8.00 am - 10.00 am (SR 3)
Tutorial:
Gp 1:Mondays 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm (Explorations Lab)
Gp 2:Mondays 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm (Explorations Lab)

Note: Students are requested not to schedule any classes other than ULS2202 on Mondays 2pm-6pm, so that the instructor can hold joint sessions when necessary, such as for field trips.

ULS2205

Biosemiotics: Signs in Nature
Dr Don Favareau
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Tuesdays and Fridays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (SR 1)



Nature's Laws

UNL2204

The Birth, Life and Death of Stars
A/P Ali Namazie
Exam: Tuesday, 29 Apr 2008, 9.00 am
Lecture: Tuesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 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)

UNL2205

Waves in Nature (new!)
Prof Belal Baaquie & A/P Kang Hway Chuan
Exam: Nil
Lecture: Mondays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 2)
Tutorials:
Gp 1: Mondays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (SR 2)
Gp 2: Thursdays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (SR 2)



Quantitative Reasoning

UQR2202

Uncertainty
A/P Choi Kwok Pui
Exam Date: Tuesday, 29 Apr 2008, 1.00 pm
Lecture: Tuesdays 8.00 am – 10.00 am (SR 1)
Tutorials:
Gp 1: Tuesdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 1)
Gp 2: Fridays 8.00 am – 10.00 am (SR 1)

UQR2207

Decision Making
A/P Quek Ser Aik
Exam Date: Wednesday, 30 Apr 2008, 9.00 am
Lecture: Mondays 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (SR 5)
Tutorials:
GP 1: Mondays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 5)
GP 2: Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (SR 5)



University Scholars Seminar
USS2105

University Scholars Seminar
A/P Kang Hway Chuan
Co-instructors TBC
Exam: Nil
Seminar Style: Wednesdays and Thursdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm (SR 3)

This is a module spanning over two semesters (Sem 2 AY07-08 & Sem 1 AY08-09) and is open for a new intake of first year students i.e. students who matriculated in 2007.