Undergraduate Education (Full-time Programme)
3.1 Bachelor of Engineering Programme
The Faculty of Engineering offers
the following full-time four-year undergraduate programmes leading to Bachelor
of Engineering (Honours) degrees [i.e., B.Eng. (Hons.) degree]:
- B.Eng. (Bioengineering)
- B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering)
- B.Eng. (Civil Engineering)
- B.Eng. (Computer Engineering)
- B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering)
- B.Eng. (Engineering Science)
- B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering)
- B.Eng. (Industrial
& Systems Engineering)
- B.Eng.
(Materials Science & Engineering)
- B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering)
At the point of admission, applicants to the Faculty
of Engineering will be able to select a specific engineering programme that
they wish to pursue. Alternatively, they can opt for admission to a first-year common engineering programme and decide
on a specific engineering programme after one year of study except for B.Eng.
(Engineering Science) which has a different programme structure and curriculum
(see section 3.2.6).
In all cases, admission and streaming after one year in the common engineering
programme will be based on merit. Students who are admitted directly into an
engineering programme can opt for a transfer of programme in accordance with
the prevailing university guidelines.
The
Faculty provides engineering students with a number of exciting opportunities
through an array of major and minor programmes (section 3.3) and a host of
enhancement programmes (section 3.4) that aim at broadening their educational
scope. The underlying philosophy of the enhancement programmes is to provide
engineering students with the opportunities to participate and experience the
many facets of industry and business in the global marketplace — from R&D, design,
manufacturing, and intellectual property generation and protection, to starting
a new technology-based business.
Details
about the part-time engineering degrees offered by the Faculty are found in section 4 and also available via http://btech.eng.nus.edu.sg
3.1.1 Overview of the Engineering Curriculum
Table 3.1.1: Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum1
(except for the Engineering Science Programme)
University Level Requirements (Ulr) |
Programme Requirements |
Unrestricted
Elective Modules (UeMs) |
General Education Modules (GEMs) (8 MCs)
1 Singapore Studies (SS) module (4 MCs)
Breadth Modules (outside student’s Faculty) (8 MCs) |
Faculty Requirements:
Critical Thinking & Writing
Human Capital in Organizations
Engineering Professionalism |
Foundational Requirements including:
Mathematics I & II, Programming Methodology and others
Discipline-specific modules
for various programmes
(Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial
& Systems Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering) |
Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs) |
Sub-total
= 20 MCs (12.5%) |
Sub-total
= 10 MCs (6.25%) |
Sub-total
= 110 MCs (68.75%) |
Sub-total
= 20 MCs (12.5%) |
Minimum required for graduation = 160 MCs |
1All students admitted in AY2012/2013 are required to read an additional requirement, ES2331 Communicating Engineering, on a graded basis as Breadth (module type code U9) OR as Unrestricted Elective (module type code 27).
As illustrated in table 3.1.1, the minimum requirements for the Bachelor
of Engineering degree programme are as follows:
| University Level Requirements (ULR) | 20 MCs |
| Programme Requirements* | 120 MCs |
| Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs) | 20 MCs |
| Total | 160 MCs |
* Note that
the programme requirements could be more for some engineering programmes.
University Level Requirements (ULR)
Engineering undergraduates have considerable
flexibility in their choice of elective study. In addition to technical
electives within their discipline (via the programme requirements), students
have a wide choice of General Education Modules (GEMs), Breadth Modules and
Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs). These may be chosen and used in the many
exciting ways described in this section. Students are strongly encouraged to
consider some modules which will prepare them for their future roles as
engineer - leaders. In most cases, these should be chosen from the list of
business and management modules shown in Table 3.1.1b. Students should seek
guidance from the departmental academic advisors on their elective choices.
The 20 MCs of the University Level Requirements (ULR) consist of:
- Two General Education
Modules (GEMs)
- One Singapore Studies (SS)
Module
- Two Breadth Modules (outside
student’s Faculty)
General Education Modules
General Education Modules (GEMs) are different from other modules in two
respects. First, they are general because they aim at those aspects of
knowledge and abilities that we expect of educated individuals in general, not
the knowledge and abilities that are required in the specialisation in a
particular discipline or profession. Second, they seek to inculcate higher
order qualities of the mind and intellect that make a person educated, as
opposed to practical know - how and abilities that might be useful in one’s
daily life or to contribute to success in one’s career. Students are advised to consult http://www.nus.edu.sg/gem/ for further details
concerning GEMs.
GEMs
offered by the Faculty of Engineering are as follows:
| GEK1500 | Inside Your Personal Computer |
| GEK1501 | Information Technology and Us |
| GEK1513 | Wireless Communications — Past, Present and Future |
| GEK1522 | Global Environmental Issues |
| GEK1523 | Innovativeness in Engineering Design |
| GEK1524 | Living with Fluids |
| GEK1546 | Harnessing patterns of light |
| GEK2505 | Introductory Biomedical Engineering |
| GEM1505A | Engineering by Design — Innovations in Conservation Devices & Systems |
| GEM1505B | Engineering by Design — Innovations in Electrical & Electronic Systems |
| GEM1505C | Engineering by Design — Natural Forms & Conceptual Design of Structures |
| GEM1505D | Engineering by Design — Biomimetic Principles in Engineering Design |
| GEM2501 | Electric Energy — Powering the New Millennium |
Engineering students must read at least one GEM from Group B (the
Humanities & Social Sciences group) and are encouraged to read a Design GEM Offered by the
Faculty of Engineering.
Design GEMS offered by FOE
Engineering is about the innovative and creative
application of mathematical and scientific principles to the creation of
products, technology and services for the good of mankind. Engineering design
essentially involves an engineering methodology for solving problems, and the
final solution depends on a number of issues or constraints including cost and
user requirements. The purpose of these introductory modules on Engineering
Design is to introduce first year students to the exciting world of engineering
by a combination of lectures, laboratory and “design-and-build” project
work. Learning will be accomplished by
providing opportunity for students to apply principles of design and integrate
fundamentals of engineering and science for novel or improved solutions of
problems. Students will be working in small groups, interacting with faculty
and research staff in an active laboratory where they will be required to think
critically and implement solutions to a given “grand challenge” design problem
in an integrated way. First-year engineering undergraduates are encouraged to
read one of the following Design GEMs:
| GEM1505A | Engineering by Design — Innovations in Conservation Devices & Systems |
| GEM1505B | Engineering by Design — Innovations in Electrical & Electronic Systems |
| GEM1505C | Engineering by Design — Natural Forms & Conceptual Design of Structures |
| GEM1505D | Engineering by Design — Biomimetic Principles in Engineering Design |
Singapore Studies Modules
Students are required to take one module from a
list of Singapore Studies (SS) Modules. SS modules heighten awareness and
knowledge in history, politics, economics, law and urban environment of
Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Breadth Modules (outside
Student’s Faculty)
The Breadth Modules under
ULR enable students to pursue topics beyond their field of specialization by
reading subjects outside their faculty. Students are strongly encouraged to consider Breadth
modules which will prepare them for their future roles as engineer – leaders
such as one or more from the list of business and management modules in Table
3.1.1b. Students also should refer to their
respective Departments for recommended breadth modules. Such modules from other
Faculties can also be read as unrestricted electives.
Engineering students admitted from AY2012 are required to read a new
compulsory communications modules offered by the Centre for English Language
Communication (CELC) on a graded basis as a breadth or unrestricted elective.
Students should seek guidance from the departmental academic advisors on
their elective choices. As these modules can be used to satisfy Minor and
Second Major requirements, students are advised to carefully plan the use of
the Breadth Requirement.
Table 3.1.1b: Complementary Breadth Modules
Module |
Prerequisites |
Preclusions |
ACC1002X Financial Accounting |
None |
None |
BSP1004X Legal Environment of Business |
None |
None |
BSP1005 Managerial Economics |
None |
EC1301, IE2140 |
EC1301 Principles of Economics |
None |
BSP1005, IE2140
& etc. |
MKT1003X Marketing |
None |
TR2201 |
MNO1001X Management and Organisation |
None |
None |
DSC2006 Operations Management |
None |
None |
Students
should refer to their specific programmes for recommended Breadth modules from
other Faculties.
Programme Requirements
Programme Requirements
comprise the Faculty, Foundational and Discipline specific requirements:
- Faculty Requirements include
modules that aim to develop important abilities required of well-rounded
engineers with professional maturity and include the following: EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing,
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations and EG2401 Engineering Professionalism, and
- Foundational
Requirements: MA1505 Mathematics I, MA1506 Mathematics II, CS1010E Programming
Methodology (or IT1005/CE2409) and others as defined by the student’s engineering discipline (details
in section 3.2) and
- Discipline Specific
Modules: core/essential, technical electives, project modules and
independent study modules as
defined by the student’s engineering discipline (details in section 3.2).
Unrestricted Elective Modules
(UEMs)
Unrestricted
Elective Modules (UEMs) enable students to pursue their interests without any
restrictions. Students may use UEMs to partially or wholly satisfy exciting
academic programmes such as the Enhancement Programmes (see Section 3.4), Minor
Programmes (see Section 3.3) and Second Major Programmes. To achieve a greater
depth in their engineering major, students may also take technical electives to
satisfy UE requirements. Engineering modules including
technical electives/modules taken as UE must be taken on a graded basis.
To achieve a good understanding of the fundamental concepts and underlying
principles of systems engineering, including systems thinking, as well as the
design and management of complex systems, engineering undergraduates are encouraged
to read IE2105 and/or other modules listed in Table 3.1.1c. Those who wish to
be equipped with a good foundation of systems engineering principles, and
thus better prepared for challenges in an increasing complex and interdependent
world throughout their career can also consider the Second Major in Systems
Engineering offered by the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering.
Table 3.1.1c: Possible Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs)
Module |
Prerequisites |
Preclusions |
IE2105 Fundamentals in Systems Engineering |
None |
IE2101 |
IE2140 Engineering Economy |
None |
None |
IE4240 Project Management |
IE2140 |
None |
IE4241 Work, Technology and Organisation |
MNO1001 |
None |
Important Advice Concerning UEM and ULR-Breadth Modules
Students should carefully
plan the use of UEM and ULR Breadth modules which can be used to satisfy the
requirements of a number of exciting programmes such as the FoE Enhancement,
Double degree, Second Major and Minor programmes. Students are strongly urged
to take modules towards UEM in
later semesters and to take note of the 60 MC limit on Level-1000
modules (see section 3.1.3)
The Industrial Attachment
(EG3601) and Vacation Internship (EG3602) programmes, which are part of the FoE
Enhancement programmes, provide students with the invaluable opportunity to
bring their proficiencies from the classroom to a real industrial environment
and to acquire the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical
applications. Through these programmes, students not only attain the practical
work experience by working alongside with experienced professionals in
multinational corporations and research centres, they may also get a taste of
working with diverse cultures, and develop a global outlook when doing the
internship overseas. With this, interns could also get opportunities for
employment by companies upon graduation. Students are therefore strongly
encouraged to plan carefully to incorporate Industrial Attachments or Vacation
Internships into their study plans. For more information on these
Enhancement Programmes, please refer to Section 3.4.
Critical Thinking, Writing & Communications.
One of the hallmarks of a
university education is the ability to engage in high-level discourse when
undertaking professional and other roles. The ability to critically evaluate
problems, ask the right questions, and able to clearly
articulate ideas and solutions to
problems in oral and written forms is vitally important for aspiring
engineers. Throughout the engineering curriculum, emphasis is placed on
developing and enhancing critical thinking abilities, and writing and oral
skills. The compulsory ES1513 Critical Thinking
& Writing module is designed to prepare engineering students to think, speak, and write critically and effectively. While oral
communication skills are emphasized throughout the engineering curriculum, a
compulsory oral communications module ES2331
Communicating Engineering (to be taken as
Breadth/UE) provides engineering students further opportunity to harness their
communication skills through competent and effective use of language in
interpersonal, academic and public contexts, focussing on elements of
engineering practice. Engineering students in the USP
and University Town programmes will undergo a separate set of writing and
communications modules in place of ES1513/ES2331.
3.1.2 General Degree Requirements
To be awarded a Bachelor
of Engineering degree, students must:
- i. Satisfy the Modular Credit (MCs) requirements of their specific
B.Eng. degree programme,
- ii. Obtain a cumulative average point (CAP) of
2.00 or higher,
- iii. Pass the requisite English for Academic
Purposes module(s) by the fourth semester (only applicable to students who fail
to meet the exemption criteria based on the Qualifying English Test (QET)
results), and
- iv. Fulfil all the above within a maximum
candidature of five years, unless otherwise approved by the University.
Students
are advised to take careful note of the degree requirements. It is the
students’ responsibility to understand their graduation requirements and plan
their course of study appropriately. Important announcements related to
curriculum updates will be placed at the Faculty of Engineering’s website at:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/ and in the websites of the student’s
respective departments.
The class of honours
awarded to a candidate who completes the Bachelor of Engineering degree
requirements will be based on the cumulative average point (CAP – see section
3.1.3) of all modules completed at all levels as given in Table 3.1.2.Table
3.1.2: Relationship between CAP and Honours Classification
Table 3.1.2:
Relationship between CAP and Honours Classification
Class
of Honours |
CAP
Cut Offs |
First Class |
4.5 and above, plus at least an ‘A minus’ in the Final Year Project |
Second Class Upper |
4.0 to 4.49 |
Second Class Lower |
3.5 to 3.99 |
Third Class |
3.2 to 3.49 |
Pass |
2.0 to 3.19 |
Fail |
Below 2.0 |
Please carefully read the information on “Undergraduate Continuation and
Graduation Requirements” at the general information section of the NUS Bulletin
(http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/GI/index.html) which provides
important information about the minimum standards set for continuation in a
programme of study and graduation and covers the following:
- · CAP for Continuation and Graduation
- · Degree Classification
- · Residency Requirement and Maximum Candidature
- · Advanced Placement Credits and Exemptions
- · Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory (S/U) Option
- · MCs excluded from CAP Computation
3.1.3 Other Academic Matters
Minimum MCs to be graded and factored into
CAP for BEng students:
A minimum 65% of
Programme/Major credits must be graded and factored into the CAP. The other 35%
of credits may be earned through credit transfers, advanced placement,
exemptions and CS-graded modules.
Exemption Policy for
Polytechnic Graduates
Polytechnic graduates who are admitted into the B.Eng. programmes may
receive up to 40 MCs of module
exemptions from the following list.
- a) Up to 8 MCs from University Level Requirements (ULR): one
General Education Module from Group B (Humanities & Social Sciences) and
one Breadth module
- b) Up to 12 MCs from Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs)
- c) Specific exemptions of up to 20 MCs from programme requirements
comprising one or more modules as determined by the student’s department on a
case-by-case basis. Some of these exemptions would only be granted subject to the student
passing advanced placement tests. For specific exemptions, please approach
your department.
All polytechnic graduates are required to sit for the Qualifying English
Test (QET).
Math Bridging Module for
Polytechnic Graduates
Polytechnic graduates are required to read the Math bridging module
MA1301. Those who have gone through special/advanced Math programmes, subject
to the approval of the Faculty, would not have to read MA1301 and can proceed
to MA1505 Mathematics I, a compulsory Math module for all engineering students.
Physics Bridging Modules for Polytechnic Graduates and
GCE ‘A’ Level Students without H2 or H1 Physics
GCE ‘A’ Level students without H2 or H1 Physics are required to read the
Physics bridging modules (PC1221 and PC1222). Polytechnic graduate students may
also be required to read Physics bridging modules and should check with their
respective departments for details.
English Requirement
ES1000 Basic English and/or ES1102 English for Academic Purposes
(Engineering) must be taken by students who have not passed or been exempted
from the Qualifying English Test (QET) at the time of admission to the Faculty.
There are no MCs assigned to this module, but a pass is required for the award
of the degree. Students are strongly urged to complete
ES1102 in the first semester so that
they can proceed to read EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing in the second semester of the first year of
study.
3.1.4 Common Engineering
In the first year of study, common
engineering students will be required to read:
- - MA1505
Mathematics I
- - MA1506
Mathematics II
- - CS1010E
Programming Methodology (will be mapped to IT1005/CE2409 for students who enter
Civil/Chemical Engineering)
- - At
least one physics module (either PC1431 Physics IE or PC1432 Physics IIE) and
- - At
least two engineering modules from MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science and
Engineering, EG1108 Electrical Engineering and EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of
Materials.
First-year common engineering students will
also be encouraged to read EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing in the first
year of study subject to meeting its prerequisites.
Table
3.1.4 shows the Physics and Engineering modules that common engineering
students are required to read to qualify to apply for entry into the various engineering
disciplines. Students with H2 Chemistry who plan to apply for Chemical
Engineering should read CM1502 and CN1111, while those who plan to apply for
Environmental Engineering should read CM1502 only. Students
should carefully choose a combination of Physics and Engineering modules which
would qualify them to apply for entry into at least three engineering
disciplines. Students who have not read one or more of the required modules for
an engineering discipline of interest may still be considered for the various
disciplines on a case by case basis.
Table 3.1.4: Physics and Engineering modules for the various engineering
disciplines
Engineering
Programme |
Physics
Modules |
Engineering
Modules |
Bioengineering |
PC1431,
PC1432 |
EG1108,
EG1109 |
Chemical |
- |
MLE1101* |
Civil |
PC1431 |
EG1108,
EG1109, MLE1101* |
Electrical |
- |
EG1108 (will be mapped to EE1002) |
Computer |
PC1432 |
EG1108 (will be mapped to CG1108) |
Environmental |
PC1431 |
EG1109,
MLE1101* |
Industrial & Systems |
- |
EG1108,
EG1109 |
Mechanical |
PC1431 |
EG1108,
EG1109 |
Material Science |
PC1431,
PC1432 |
EG1108,
EG1109 |
3.1.5 Global Engineering Programme
An exclusive programme
designed for students with exceptionally
high potential, the *Global
Engineering Programme (GEP*) provides an enhanced and flexible education
with close mentoring that incorporates a global learning experience.
The Programme will lead to the
award of two degrees – a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) at NUS within three
years and for those who qualify for admission to a top university, a
postgraduate degree in Engineering in their fourth year. Scholarships may be provided for
a student’s undergraduate studies. Assistance in seeking financial support from external agencies for one
year or more of graduate school, depending on the postgraduate programme, will
be provided.
Students will enjoy small
group learning with close supervision and mentoring by a select pool of Faculty
staff. GEP students will ride on an accelerated track, with opportunities to
gain advance placement credits, resulting in exemptions from specific modules,
as well as to take self-study modules. In addition, students can pursue a
summer programme and are expected to spend at least one semester overseas on a
student exchange programme (SEP). Specially-tailored Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Programme (UROP) projects at NUS or a GEP partner university will
provide early research exposure. Students can participate in the NUS Overseas
Colleges (NOC) programme to nurture their entrepreneurial spirit and acquire
associated skills.
Website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/SP_gep.html
3.1.6 Design-Centric Curricuium
The
Design-Centric Curriculum (DCC) is a flexible and self-exploratory alternative
learning pathway for engineering students uniquely offered by the NUS Faculty
of Engineering. It complements the many
options available to NUS engineering students. DCC aims to produce engineering graduates with a global perspective yet
who are sensitive to local cultural subtleties, and who have the ability to
identify and solve complex challenges of societal importance.
A key
feature of the DCC is the multi-year, multi-disciplinary projects which address
complex and coupled problems within the three broad themes of Engineering in
Medicine, Future Transportation Systems and Smart and Sustainable Cities. DCC students will spend 3 to 3.5 years
(depending on the nature of the projects undertaken) working together on these
projects in teams comprising students from different engineering disciplines. They will be guided by teams of mentors with
diverse backgrounds.
The other
features of the DCC include generic DCC modules, a learning environment that
encourages creativity, team learning and collaboration/cooperation across
disciplinary boundaries, and a Design Summer Programme during which DCC students
will have the opportunity to work with students coming from different parts of
the world to solve problems with societal importance.
DCC
students begin their learning journey in their second semester with the
identification and formulation of problems through the full cycle of empathy,
definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing (the Design Thinking Cycle),
leading to a clear roadmap for their respective projects. Employing engineering principles they have
learned, DCC students work on these problems starting at the component level
and moving with increasing complexity till an integrated engineering solution
is obtained. This process will take up
to 7 semesters or 3.5 years to complete. For those who prefer to work in a more directed fashion, they could opt
to tackle problems within certain topical engineering grand challenges. They will still go through the Design
Thinking Cycle but will ideate within the predefined challenges to offer
engineering solutions. For the latter
group, the DCC learning journey will start one semester later and will take up
to 6 semesters or 3 years to complete.
Website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/dcc/index.html.
3.2 Bachelor of Engineering Degree
Programmes
3.2.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Bioengineering)
We
are entering into an exciting time where we are seeing advances in the
biomedical sciences that will transform the world. With the current plan of the
Singapore government to establish this country as a biomedical hub and their
continued support for the growth of the local biomedical industry, the demand
for graduates well-trained in Bioengineering will increase.
The
undergraduate programme is designed to provide students with strong fundamental
and broad based learning in engineering and life sciences while its approach is
integrative with the students exposed to clinical applications as well. There
is a strong emphasis in engineering design in our curriculum and we provide
students with a unique educational experience through these design modules. A
significant part of the curriculum is also set aside for non-engineering
modules in areas such as management, organisation, critical thinking and other
relevant areas. This is intended to equip our graduates with a broad-based
knowledge enabling them to function effectively in tomorrow’s workplace.
Our Programme Educational Objectives are to prepare
our graduates so that they are able to (a) apply the core concepts of
bioengineering, its underlying sciences, and relevant technologies in their
chosen profession; (b) utilise effective communication, learning, and teamwork
skills to facilitate continued professional development; (c) possess a high
standard of personal and professional integrity and ethical responsibility and
(d) progress into positions of increasing leadership responsibilities.
Technical electives within the curriculum
allow our students to explore areas of special interest which they do in their
upper years. Students may choose to focus in one of the following areas, namely (a)
biomaterials/tissue engineering, (b) biomechanics and (c) biomedical
electronics and imaging. These focus areas represent technology areas that are
of particular significance to the industry.
Students who want tomajor in Bioengineering but do not have GCE ‘A’ Level Chemistry or their
equivalent are required to read a bridging module CM1417 Fundamentals of
Chemistry.
Students in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Bioengineering) Programme are required to fulfil the following requirements to
graduate from the programme:
• Complete
a minimum of 161 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0;
• Pass all modules in accordance with Table
3.2.1a;
• Pass at least four modules of technical
electives as listed in Table 3.2.1b;
• To qualify for an area of focus, a
student must pass at least 16 MCs and do a Final Year
Project in the
chosen area;
• Satisfy all other requirements as
prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering or the University.
Table
3.2.1a: Summary of Modular Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General Education Modules (GEM)
(at least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth: Modules Outside Student’s Faculty |
8 |
Unrestricted Electives |
18 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ES1102 English# |
- |
Foundation Requirements: |
27 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
PC1432 Physics IIE |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
Bioengineering Major Requirements |
|
BIE Core Subjects: |
48 |
BN2101 Principles of Bioengineering |
4 |
BN2102 Bioengineering Data Analysis |
4 |
BN2201 Quantitative Physiology for
Bioengineers |
4 |
BN2202 Introduction to Biotransport |
4 |
BN3201 Introduction to Biomechanics |
4 |
BN3301 Introduction to Biomaterials |
4 |
BN3401 Biomedical Electronics and Systems |
4 |
BN3501 Equilibrium
and Kinetic Bioprocesses |
4 |
CM1121* Basic Organic Chemistry or
CM1501* Organic Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
BN2401 Biosignals Processing |
4 |
LSM1401+ Fundamentals of Biochemistry or
LSM1101+ Biochemistry of Biomolecules |
4 |
LSM2103 Cell Biology |
4 |
BIE Design and Project Modules: |
22 |
BN2203 Introduction to
Bioengineering Design |
4 |
BN3101 Biomedical Engineering Design |
6 |
BN4101R B.Eng. Dissertation (over 2
semesters) |
12 |
BIE Electives: |
|
Technical Electives
(from the modules in Table 3.2.1b) |
16 |
Total |
161 |
# For students who have not passed or been
exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admission to the
Faculty.
* Students without GCE ‘A’
Level Chemistry or equivalent must read CM1417 Fundamentals of Chemistry as
a prerequisite for CM1121 Basic Organic Chemistry or CM1501 Organic
Chemistry for Engineers.
Table
3.2.1b: Bioengineering Electives groups according to Area of Focus†*
Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering
| BN2001 | Independent Study |
| BN3402 | Bio Analytical Methods in Bioengineering |
| BN4109 | Special Topics in Bioengineering |
| BN4301 | Principles of Tissue Engineering |
| BN4403 | Cellular Bioengineering |
| BN4404 | Biomicroelectromechanical Systems – BioMEMs |
| BN5201 | Advanced Biomaterials |
| BN5203 | Advanced Tissue Engineering |
| CN4241R | Engineering Principles for Drug Delivery |
| ME4253 | Biomaterials Engineering |
Biomechanics
| BN2001 | Independent Study |
| BN4109 | Special Topics in Bioengineering |
| BN4201 | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics |
| BN4202 | Biofluid Dynamics |
| BN4203 | Rehabilitation Engineering |
| BN5202 | Cell, Tissue and Body Mechanics |
| BN5205 | Computational Biomechanics |
| ME4291 | Finite Element Analysis |
Biomedical Electronics & Imaging
| BN2001 | Independent Study |
| BN4109 | Special Topics in Bioengineering |
| BN4402 | Electrophysiology |
| BN4406 | Biophotonics and Bioimaging |
| BN5207 | Medical Imaging Systems |
| EE3206 | Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing |
| EE4212 | Computer Vision |
† To qualify for an area of
focus, students are required to read at least 16 MCs of modules within the
specified area.
* The
Division reserves the right to decide on the modules to be offered in any given
semester.
Table 3.2.1c: Recommended Semester schedule for
Bioengineering Students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
CS1010E Programming
Methodology |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
EG1109 Statics and
Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical
Engineering |
3 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
EG1531 Critical
Thinking & Writing |
4 |
PC1432 Physics IIE |
4 |
Breadth Module 1 |
4 |
Breadth Module 2 |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
24 20
|
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
BN2101 Principles of
Bioengineering |
4 |
BN2102
Bioengineering Data Analysis |
4 |
BN2202 Introduction to
Biotransport |
4 |
BN2201 Quantitative
Physiology for Bioengineers |
4 |
BN2401 Biosignals Processing |
4 |
BN2203 Introduction
to Bioengineering Design |
4 |
CM1121 Basic Organic
Chemistry or CM1501 Organic Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
LSM2103 Cell
Biology |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals of
Biochemistry |
4 |
GEM 1 /SS |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
BN3101 Biomedical
Engineering Design |
6 |
BN3401 Biomedical Electronics &
Systems |
4 |
BN3201 Introduction to
Biomechanics |
4 |
BN3501
Equilibrium and Kinetic Bioprocesses |
4 |
BN3301 Introduction to
Biomaterials |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
BN3501 GEM 1 / SS |
4 |
UEM 1 |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
UEM 2 / GEM 2 |
4 |
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
BN4101R B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
BN4101R B.Eng.
Dissertation |
6 |
BN Elective 1 |
4 |
BN Elective 3 |
4 |
BN Elective 2 |
4 |
BN Elective 4 |
4 |
UEM 2 / GEM 2 |
4 |
UEM 4 |
4 |
UEM 3 |
2 |
UEM 5 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
22 |
+ Students
are allowed to take up to two modules in the evening, subject to approval.
Note: Students without the GCE ‘A’ Level Chemistry or equivalent are strongly
recommended to read CM1417 Fundamentals of Chemistry as their breadth modules
in their first year.
Table 3.2.1d:
Recommended Semester schedule for Bioengineering Students with Industrial
Attachment
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics
I |
4 |
CS1010E Programming
Methodology |
4 |
PC1431 Physics
IE |
4 |
EG1109 Statics and
Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical
Engineering |
3 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking & Writing |
4 |
PC1432 Physics IIE |
4 |
Breadth Module 1 |
4 |
Breadth Module 2 |
4 |
| |
|
GEM
1 / SS |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
24 |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
BN2101 Principles
of Bioengineering |
4 |
BN2102 Bioengineering Data
Analysis |
4 |
BN2202 Introduction
to Biotransport |
4 |
BN2201 Quantitative
Physiology for Bioengineers |
4 |
BN2401 Biosignals Processing |
4 |
BN2203 Introduction
to Bioengineering Design |
4 |
CM1121 Basic
Organic Chemistry or CM1501
Organic Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
LSM2103 Cell
Biology |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals
of Biochemistry |
4 |
UEM1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
BN3101 Biomedical
Engineering Design |
6 |
UEM
2 |
4 |
BN3201 Introduction
to Biomechanics |
4 |
UEM
3 |
4 |
BN3301 Introduction
to Biomaterials |
4 |
UEM
4 |
4 |
GEM 1 / SS |
4 |
HR2002+ Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering
Professionalism |
3 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
BN4101R B.Eng.
Dissertation |
6 |
BN4101R B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
BN
Elective 1 |
4 |
BN3401 Biomedical Electronics and Systems |
4 |
BN
Elective 2 |
4 |
|
4 |
UEM 3 / GEM 2 |
4 |
BN
Elective 3 |
4 |
UEM
5 |
2 |
BN
Elective 4 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
22 |
Students are allowed to take up two modules
in the evening, subject to approval.
Note: Students without the GCE ‘A’ Level Chemistry or equivalent are strongly
recommended to read CM1417 Fundamentals of Chemistry as their breadth modules
in their first year.
3.2.2 Bachelor
of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
Chemical engineering (ChE) and chemical
engineers are essential for many industries such as oil and gas, petroleum
refining, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, biologics, chemicals,
semiconductor/electronic, food, polymers etc. Besides these, chemical engineers
find satisfying and rewarding careers in engineering design and consultancy,
research institutes, government, educational institutions and finance. All
these sectors have been growing and contributing significantly to the
manufacturing output in Singapore.
The four-year
B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) programme at NUS educates budding engineers to
design, develop, and operate chemical processes by which chemicals, petroleum
products, food, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods can be produced economically
and safely with minimal environmental impact. In addition, Chemical Engineering
students acquire the necessary background and skills to design and develop
functional products that benefit society in many ways. Chemical processes
involve reactions, heat transfer, separations and biological phenomena to
produce useful and valuable products. Accordingly, they study changes in the
composition, energy content and/or state of aggregation of materials, taking
into consideration the nature of matter and its properties (chemistry), the
forces that act on matter (physics), similar aspects of biological materials
(biology), and the relationships between them (mathematics). Chemical
engineering differs from chemistry and applied chemistry programmes, with its
emphasis on industrial applications of chemical reactions, separations and
techniques for designing and operating economical, safe and environmentally
benign processes.
The programme objectives of B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) are: (1) to prepare students for challenging
careers in the chemical, petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and
other related industries, and in the emerging areas such as biotechnology,
microelectronics, energy and nano-materials processing; (2) to provide students
with an appreciation of the role of chemical technology in society, and the
skills of analyzing and solving related industrial problems; (3) to prepare
students for graduate study in chemical engineering and related disciplines;
and (4) to nurture engineer leaders with a global outlook.
To achieve the
above programme objectives, the four-year undergraduate Chemical Engineering
programme has been designed to provide a complete learning experience by
incorporating the three essential components of the university’s curriculum
structure, namely, University Level Requirements (ULRs, to provide broad-based
education), Programme Requirements (to provide strong background in the
discipline) and Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs, to give flexibility to
students to meet their own aspirations).
The requirements
for the B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) degree programme ensure a balanced
exposure to science, engineering principles and contemporary technology.
Besides education in science and technology, students broaden intellectual
horizons by taking supporting modules that constitute the ULR and the Faculty
Requirements of the Programme Requirements. Building upon many core modules in
the first five semesters, technical electives and a research project
(dissertation) in the subsequent semesters provide an opportunity to specialize
in the student’s area of interest. Students have complete freedom to use UEM to
take modules (including enhancement programmes such as industrial attachment)
that complement individual career plans or to simply pursue personal curiosity
and interest. All Chemical Engineering students are exposed to industrial
practice through internship, site visits and/or lectures by practicing
engineers. They are also provided with networking, globalization and
technical/business leadership opportunities through student exchange, overseas
colleges, entrepreneurship and minor programmes for broader education.
The learning
outcomes of B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) programme are as follows.
- 1. General Education – intellectual broadening through exposure to information, knowledge and
modes of inquiry that are beyond the engineering discipline
- 2. Science and Math
Foundation– knowledge and application of science and
mathematics relevant to chemical engineering
- 3. Chemical Engineering Core – an ability to analyze and solve chemical engineering problems
creatively and effectively using basic principles, modern techniques and
systems approach, an ability to conduct experiments and analyze results, and an
ability to handle open-ended and uncertain problems
- 4. Engineering Practice – an ability to use the techniques, skills and
modern engineering/computing tools necessary for engineering practice, with considerations for environment, health and safety
- 5. Design – an ability to design chemical and related processes through critical
and creative thinking, synthesis and integration of knowledge, to meet the
desired needs with due economic, environmental, safety and sustainability
considerations; an ability to design products with the desired properties
- 6. Depth and Breadth– an understanding of and an ability to apply in-depth knowledge of one
or more areas within chemical engineering as well as to multidisciplinary
problems
- 7. Sustainability– an ability to assess the impact of engineering solutions in societal
context and to apply engineering principles for the development of sustainable
processes
- 8. Critical and Creative
Thinking – an ability to apply critical thinking to both
technical and non-technical issues through independent thought and informed
judgement, and an ability to develop creative and innovative solutions
- 9. Communications– an ability to communicate effectively through reports, presentations
and discussions within both the technical domain and the community at large
- 10. Professional Relations and Team Work– an ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
understand the principles of project management both as a member and leader of
such teams
- 11. Professional Ethics– an ability to work ethically and professionally
- 12. Life-long Learning– a desire and an ability to learn independently and prepare for a
lifetime of careers with increasing challenges and responsibilities
The B.Eng. (ChE)
programme at NUS is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of
Singapore. EAB is the Singapore signatory of the Washington Accord, and all
signatories of this Accord recognise the substantial equivalence of programmes
accredited by one of them, in satisfying the academic requirements for the
practice of engineering at the professional level. This means ChE graduates
from NUS are accepted for engineering practice in the countries that are part
of the Washington Accord. Besides Singapore, signatories in the Washington
Accord include Canada, USA, UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia.
The following are the requirements for the
degree of B.Eng. (ChE):
• Students in the B.Eng. (ChE) programme are
required to complete a minimum of 161 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0 to graduate from the programme.
• 161 MCs will have to be earned by reading
modules in accordance with Table 3.2.2a.
• Students are free to choose any combination
of the offered modules from Table 3.2.2b to complete 16 MCs of technical
electives.
• A student may choose to specialise in
Biomolecular Engineering, Microelectronics Processing or Process Systems
Engineering by taking four technical electives from the specified basket of
electives and the B.Eng. Dissertation (Research Project) in the specialisation
area.
• A student must also satisfy other additional
requirements that may be prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering or the
University.
Table 3.2.2a:
Summary of Modular Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General Education Modules (GEM) with at least one from Group B:
Humanities and Social Sciences |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth: Modules Outside Student’s Faculty |
8 |
Unrestricted Electives |
20 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ES1102 English* |
- |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
Foundation Requirements: |
28 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
CM1501 Organic Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
CM1502 General and Physical Chemistry for
Engineers |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science &
Engineering |
4 |
IT1005 Introduction to Programming with
Matlab |
4 |
Major Requirements: |
|
CHE Core Subjects: |
47 |
CN1111 Chemical Engineering Principles |
4 |
CN2108 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I |
2 |
CN2116 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design |
4 |
CN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
4 |
CN2122 Fluid Mechanics |
4 |
CN2125 Heat and Mass Transfer |
4 |
CN3108 Chemical Engineering
Laboratory II |
4 |
CN3109 Chemical Engineering
Laboratory III |
2 |
CN3124 Particle Technology |
4 |
CN3121 Process Dynamics and Control |
4 |
CN3132 Separation Processes |
4 |
CN3135 Process Safety, Health &
Environment |
3 |
CN3421 Process Modelling and Numerical
Simulation |
4 |
Elective modules |
16 |
Technical Electives
(from the modules in Table 3.2.2b) |
|
Project modules |
20 |
CN4118R B.Eng. Dissertation |
10 |
CN4121 Design Project |
10 |
Total |
161 |
* For students who have not passed or been
exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admission to the
Faculty.
Table
3.2.2b: Technical Elective Modules in ChE**
| BN4404 | Bioelectromechanicals systems - BioMEMs |
| CN4201R | Petroleum Refining |
| CN4203R | Polymer Engineering |
| CN4205R | Process Systems Engineering |
| CN4211R | Petrochemicals and Processing Technologies |
| CN4215R | Food Technology and Engineering |
| CN4216R | Electronics Materials Science |
| CN4217R | Processing of Microelectronic Materials |
| CN4223R | Microelectronic Thin Films |
| CN4227R | Advanced Process Control |
| CN4238R | Chemical & Biochemical Process Modelling |
| CN4240R | Processes for Effluent Control |
| CN4241R | Engineering Principles for Drug Delivery |
| CN4245R | Data Based Process Characterisation |
| CN4246R | Chemical and Bio-Catalysis |
| CN4247R | Enzyme Technology |
| CN4248 | Sustainable Process Development |
| CN4249 | Engineering Design in Molecular Biotechnology |
| CN4291 | Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering |
| CN5111 | Optimisation of Chemical Processes |
| CN5172 | Biochemical Engineering |
| CN5173 | Downstream Processing of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Products |
| CN5181 | Computer Aided Chemical Engineering |
| CN5185 | Batch Process Engineering |
| CN5186 | Design and Operation of Process Networks |
| CN5191 | Project Engineering |
| CN5222 | Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals |
| CN5251 | Membrane Science and Engineering |
| ESP4402 | Transport Phenomena in Energy Systems |
** The department reserves the right to decide
on the modules to be offered in any given semester.
The recommended semester schedules for direct entry
Chemical Engineering students and Common Engineering Entry students are
presented in Table 3.2.2c and Table 3.2.2d respectively.
Table 3.2.2c: Recommended Semester Schedule for Direct
Entry ChE Students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
Singapore Studies |
4 |
CM1502 General
and Physical Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
ES1102 English |
- |
MA1506 Mathematics
II |
4 |
IT1005 Introduction
to Programming with Matlab |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science and Engineering |
4 |
MA1505 Mathematics
I |
4 |
GEM 1 or EG1531 Critical Thinking & Writing |
4 |
GEM 1 or EG1531 Critical Thinking & Writing |
4 |
UEM 1 or CN1111 Chemical Engineering Principles |
4 |
UEM 1 or CN1111 Chemical Engineering Principles |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
GEM 2 |
4 |
CN2108 Chemical
Eng Lab I |
2 |
CM1501 Organic
Chemistry |
4 |
CN2116 Chemical
Kinetics and Reactor Design |
4 |
CN2121 Chemical
Engineering Thermodynamics |
4 |
CN2125 Heat
and Mass Transfer |
4 |
CN2122 Fluid
Mechanics |
4 |
CN3124 Particle
Technology |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals
of Biochemistry |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering
Professionalism |
3 |
| |
|
Breadth 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
21 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
CN3108 Chemical
Eng Lab II |
4 |
CN3109 Chemical Eng Lab III |
2 |
CN3121 Process
Dynamics and Control |
4 |
CN4118R B.Eng. Dissertation |
8 |
CN3132 Separation
Processes |
4 |
CN4121 Design
Project |
3 |
CN3135 Process
Safety, Health & Environment |
3 |
CN42xx Elective
2 |
4 |
CN3421 Process
Modelling and Numerical Simulation |
4 |
CN42xx Elective
3 |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
21 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
CN42xx Elective 1 |
4 |
Breadth 2 |
4 |
HR2002 Human
Capital in Organizations |
3 |
UEM 2 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Modules (12 MCs) - Students
may earn these from Industrial Attachment (IA) and other Enhancement
Programmes of FoE, and/or from modules of student’s choice. |
12 |
CN4118R B.Eng.
Dissertation (continued) |
2 |
| |
|
CN4121 Design
Project (continued) |
7 |
| |
|
CN42xx Elective
4 |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
21 |
The above assumes that students read UEM in
Semester 7. However, modules scheduled in Semesters 6 and 7 can be swapped,
thus students can also choose to go on IA in Semester 6.
Table
3.2.2d: Recommended Semester Schedule for Common Engineering Entry ChE Students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
ES1102
English |
- |
CM1502*
General and Physical Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
EG1108#
Electrical Engineering |
3 |
CN1111*
Chemical Engineering Principles |
4 |
EG1531
Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
EG1109#
Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
MA1505
Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506
Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431^
Physics IE |
4 |
MLE1101
Introductory Materials Science and Engineering |
4 |
CS1010E
Programming Methodology |
4 |
PC1432^
Physics IIE |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
24 |
^ At least one Physics module (either
PC1431 or PC1432)
# At least two Engineering modules from
MLE1101, EG1108 and EG1109. (MLE1101 is required in order to stream into ChBE.
Thus, students need to take either EG1108 or EG1109.)
* Must take both CM1502 and CN1111.
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
LSM1401 Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4 |
CN2108 Chemical Eng Lab I |
2 |
CN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
4 |
CN2116 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design |
4 |
CN2122 Fluid Mechanics |
4 |
CN2125 Heat and Mass Transfer |
4 |
CM1501 Organic Chemistry |
4 |
CN3124 Particle Technology |
4 |
GEM 1 |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
| |
|
GEM 2 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
21 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
CN3108 Chemical Eng Lab II |
4 |
CN42xx Elective 1 |
4 |
CN3121 Process Dynamics and Control |
4 |
UEs
(read at least 14 MCs) which can include Industrial Attachment (IA) for 6
months (12 MCs) |
14-16 |
CN3132 Separation Processes |
4 |
CN3135 Process Safety, Health & Environment |
3 |
CN3421 Process Modelling and Numerical
Simulation |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
18-20 |
The above assumes that students read UEM in Semester 6.
However, modules scheduled in Semesters 6 and 7 can be swapped. Thus, students
may also choose to go on IA in Semester 7.
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
Singapore Studies |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
CN3109 Chemical Eng Lab III |
2 |
CN4118R B.Eng. Dissertation (continued) |
2 |
CN4118R B.Eng. Dissertation |
8 |
CN4121 Design Project (continued) |
7 |
CN4121 Design Project |
3 |
CN42xx Elective 3 |
4 |
CN42xx Elective 2 |
4 |
CN42xx Elective 4 |
4 |
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
20 |
The Biomedical Sciences sector in
Singapore (comprising pharmaceutical, medical technology, biotechnology and
healthcare services industries) has undergone rapid growth in the last few
years and further expansion is expected. The Chemical Sciences Programme will
augment the existing Specialisation Option in Biomolecular Engineering for the
Chemical Engineering students by providing a strong foundation in life and
chemical sciences starting from the first year of the B.Eng. (Chemical
Engineering) programme. This training in life and chemical sciences coupled
with a strong chemical and process engineering background will provide the
graduates with the expertise to embark on further research and technology
development related to the Biomedical Sciences sector of Singapore.
Students in the
Chemical Sciences Programme will be admitted as Chemical Engineering [B.Eng.
(Chemical Engineering)] majors. They will be required to fulfil all the
course/modular requirements under the B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) programme.
A number of Life Sciences and Chemistry modules are placed under the University
and Unrestricted Electives Requirement. The B.Eng. Dissertation (CN4118R) is
also preferably to be carried out in a Life/Chemical Sciences area. The
graduates from this programme will be accredited in accordance with the EAB
(Singapore) and IChemE (UK) scheme, in a similar manner as the regular B.Eng.
(Chemical Engineering) cohort.
The modular
requirements and recommended semester schedule for students in this programme
are available on the Chemical Sciences website at: http://www.chemicalscience.nus.edu.sg/index.htm. The load in the last semester is intentionally made light so that
students can proceed to take graduate modules as part of their Ph.D. programme.
This will provide a seamless transition between the B.Eng. (Chemical
Engineering) and Ph.D. programmes.
Special features of this course include:
• Eligibility for A*STAR pre-graduate award
scheme from the second year of
studies onwards if a student secures CAP of 4.25 or more in the first year and
fulfilment of other criteria subject to
terms and conditions.
• Possibility of a Life Science Minor upon
the completion of the Chemical Sciences Programme.
• The Chemical Sciences Programme study plan
permits the cohort to read one or more Level-5000 modules required for a Ph.D.
programme if they so choose in the last semester, thereby accelerating the
completion of the graduate course.
3.2.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Today many civil engineers design
not structures but software systems to manage construction. They practice in
the global market place being involved in the planning, designing and
construction of infrastructure, balancing development with care for the
environment. New fields and areas of civil engineering practice and research
have emerged, involving the planning, design, construction and management of
our man-made living habitat which is constantly evolving. New challenges facing
civil engineering, such as our changing population profile, rising energy costs
and climate change have arisen.
To this end, the Department
structures our curriculum to facilitate our students in embarking on career
pathways in the increasingly integrated, interdisciplinary nature of the modern
civil engineering profession. Whatever their aspirations, our graduates emerge
ready for a broad spectrum of career opportunities from developing into leading
specialists in their fields to being imbued with multidisciplinary strengths,
geared to play leading roles in global infrastructure projects. The curriculum
which places emphasis on developing engineering skills with scientific depths
and cross disciplinary breadths has the following objectives:
- · To ensure that our graduates are equipped
with the basic civil engineering core competencies to meet the requirements for
the practice of civil engineering in Singapore in accordance to the
Professional Engineers Board.
- · To ensure that our
graduates are able to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering using modern engineering techniques, skills and tools.
- · To ensure that
students are exposed to social sciences and humanities so as to appreciate the
interdependency between society and infrastructural systems by encouraging
multidisciplinary and multi cultural interaction and work, as well as
cross-cultural exchanges and activities.
- · To develop and enhance the interpersonal, communication, and leadership
skills of students through group design projects and oral presentations.
- · To provide
opportunities for students to tailor their degree programme to suit the desired
engineering and scientific depths and cross disciplinary breadth.
- · To inspire graduates to have the
curiosity, ability and desire for lifelong learning.
- · To prepare graduates for their future
careers through instruction on professionalism and ethical responsibilities,
interactions with practitioners and opportunities for internships.
The B.Eng. (Civil Engineering) programme is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of Singapore and this accreditation of
engineering academic programmes is a key foundation for the practice of
engineering at the professional level.
In order to graduate
with the B.Eng. (Civil Engineering) degree, students are required to:
• Complete a minimum of 161 MCs with a CAP ≥2.0.
• Pass the modules in
accordance with Table 3.2.3a.
• Satisfy all other
requirements as prescribed by the Faculty or the University.
Subject
to the approval of the Department, students may opt to take a relevant module
in another department as one of the four technical electives. The module must
be of at least Level-3000 standard and must be taken on a graded basis.
For
students aspiring for a First Class Honours Degree, they must obtain at least
an ‘A-’ grade for CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation.
Students may apply to specialise in Offshore Engineering at
start of Stage 3. They must take a Group Design Project and a B.Eng.
Dissertation that is related to offshore engineering, OT5202 Analysis &
Design of Offshore Structures and CE5307 Hydrodynamics, and complete a 12-week stint in an
offshore or marine-related company under EG3602 Vacation Internship Program.
Table
3.2.3a: Summary of Modular Requirements and Credits (for students
matriculated in AY2008/09 onwards)
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General Education Modules (GEM)
(at least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth: Modules Outside Student’s Faculty |
8 |
Unrestricted Electives |
20 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ES1102 English* |
- |
Foundation Requirements: |
23 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science &
Engineering |
4 |
CE Computing Requirement: |
4 |
CE2409 Computer Applications in Civil Engineering |
4 |
Civil Engineering Major Requirements |
|
CE Core Subjects:+ |
56 |
CE2112 Soil Mechanics (G) |
4 |
CE2134 Hydraulics (H) |
4 |
CE2155 Structural
Mechanics and Materials (S) |
4 |
CE2183 Construction
Project Management (C) |
4 |
CE2184 Infrastructure
and the Environment (C) |
4 |
CE2407 Engineering and Uncertainty Analyses |
4 |
ESE3001 Water Quality Engineering (E) |
4 |
CE3115 Geotechnical Engineering (G) |
4 |
CE3116 Foundation Engineering (G) |
4 |
CE3121 Transportation Engineering (T) |
4 |
CE3132 Water Resources Engineering (H) |
4 |
CE3155 Structural
Analysis (S) |
4 |
CE3165 Structural Concrete Design (S) |
4 |
CE3166 Structural Steel Design and System (S) |
4 |
CE Design and Project Modules: |
12 |
CE4103 Design Project |
4 |
CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation |
8 |
CE Electives: |
16 |
Level 3 Technical Elective Modules |
4 |
Higher Level Technical Elective Modules |
12 |
Total |
161 |
* For
students who have not passed or been exempted from the Qualifying English Test
at the time of admissions to the Faculty, they have to read ES1000 and/or ES1102.
This will be decided by CELC.
+ Alphabet in the parenthesis indicates the major civil engineering
discipline each module belongs to.
Note: Limit on
Level-1000 Modules
Students should not read more than 60 MCs of
Level-1000 modules towards their degree requirements (minimum of 160 MCs for
graduation). For Polytechnic graduates, 12 MCs of the exempted UE modules will
not count towards the 60 MC limit on level-1000 modules.
Table
3.2.3b: Technical Elective Modules
Geotechnical Engineering Modules (G)
| CE4216 | Geotech. Investigation & Applied Geology |
| CE5101 | Seepage and Consolidation of Soils |
| CE5104 | Underground Space |
| CE5105 | Anal. & Num. Meth. in Foundation Eng.rg |
| CE5106 | Ground Improvement |
| CE5107 | Pile Foundations |
| CE5108 | Earth Retaining Structures |
| CE5881 | Topics in Geotechnical Engineering † |
Environmental Engineering Modules (E)
| ESE3101 | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
| ESE4401 | Water & Wastewater Engineering 2 |
| ESE4402 | Treatment Plant Hydraulics |
| ESE4405 | Urban Water Engineering & Management |
| ESE5205 | Sludge & Solid Waste Management |
| ESE5402 | Industrial Water Control |
Structural Engineering Modules (S)
| CE4257 | Linear Finite Element Analysis |
| CE4258 | Structural Stability and Dynamics |
| CE5509 | Advanced Structural Steel Design |
| CE5510 | Advanced Structural Concrete Design |
| CE5514 | Plate and Shell Structures |
| CE5513 | Plastic Analysis of Structures |
| CE5604 | Advanced Concrete Technology |
| CE5610 | Assessment and Retrofit of Concrete Structures |
| CE5611 | Precast Concrete Technology |
| CE5885 | Topics in Structural Engineering † |
| CE5886 | Topics in Concrete Engineering † |
Infrastructure Systems Modules (C and T)
| CE5204 | Pavement Design and Rehabilitation |
| CE5205 | Transportation Planning |
| CE5207 | Pavement Network Management Systems |
| CE5603 | Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation |
| CE5804 | Global Infrastructure Project Management |
| CE5805 | Construction Equipment and Methods |
| CE5806 | Construction Project and Site Control |
| CE5880 | Topics in Project Management Engineering † |
| CE5882 | Topics in Transportation Engineering † |
| TP5025 | Intelligent Transportation Systems |
| TP5026 | Transport Management & Policy |
| TP5027 | Transport & Freight Terminal Management |
| TP5028 | Intermodal Transportation Operations |
Coastal & Offshore Engineering Modules (H)
| CE5307 | Wave Hydrodynamics and Physical Oceanography |
| CE5308 | Coastal Processes & Sediment Transport |
| CE5312 | River Mechanics |
| CE5313 | Groundwater Hydrology |
| CE5883 | Topics in Hydraulic & Water Resources |
| OT5101 | Exploration and Production of Petroleum |
| OT5201 | Marine Statics and Dynamics |
| OT5202 | Analysis & Design of Offshore Structures |
| OT5203 | Design of Floating Structures |
| OT5204 | Moorings & Risers |
| OT5205 | Offshore Pipelines |
| OT5206 | Offshore Foundations |
| OT5207 | Arctic Engineering |
| OT5208 | Fatigue and Fracture for Offshore Structures |
| OT5881 | Topics in Offshore Engineering † |
| OT5882 | Topics in Subsea Engineering † |
Other Technical Modules
| CE3101 | Integrated Infrastructure Project† |
| CE3102 | Engineering of Socio-Technical Systems |
| GE2215 | Introduction to GIS |
| GE3238 | GIS Design and Practice |
| CE4291 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering† |
| CE5701 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering† |
| CE5702 | CE Reliability Analysis and Design† |
† depending on the topics covered
The
recommended semester schedule for CE students is presented in Table 3.2.3c and
Poly Direct Entry in Table 3.2.3d.
Table 3.2.3c: Recommended Semester Schedule for CE Students (AY2012/2013 onwards)
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth Module |
4 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Material |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
CE2409 Computer Applications in Civil
Engineering^ |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth
Module |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials and Science Engineering |
4 |
ES1102 English* |
|
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
19 |
* For students who have not passed or been
exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admissions to the
Faculty, they have to do ES1000 and / or ES1102. This will be decided by CELC.
^ CA – 100%
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
CE2134 Hydraulics |
4 |
CE2112 Soil Mechanics |
4 |
CE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials |
4 |
CE3132 Water Resources Engineering |
4 |
CE2184 Infrastructure and the Environment |
4 |
CE2183 Construction Project Management |
4 |
CE2407 Engineering and Uncertainty Analyses |
4 |
ESE3001 Water Quality Engineering |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth
Module |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth
Module |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
CE3115 Geotechnical Engineering |
4 |
CE3116 Foundation Engineering |
4 |
CE3121 Transportation Engineering |
4 |
CE3155 Structural Analysis |
4 |
CE3166 Structural Steel Design and System |
4 |
CE3165 Structural Concrete
Design |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth Module |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 2 |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 1 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 3 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 1 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
24 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
CE4103 Design Project¨ |
4 |
CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation (Cont’d) |
4 |
CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation |
4 |
Technical
Elective Module 4 |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 2 |
4 |
Unrestricted
Elective Module 5 |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 3 |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 4 |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
18 |
¨ CE4103 is offered in semester 7 or 8, but
take note that allocations for semester 8 are limited and also depending on
your specialisation (if any).
Table 3.2.3d: Recommended Semester
Schedule for CE students with an accredited Polytechnic Diploma (AY2011/12 onwards)
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
Breadth
module |
4 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1301 Introductory Mathematics (fulfils UEM 1) |
4 |
CE2112 Soil Mechanics |
4 |
CE2155 Structural Analysis I |
4 |
ESE3001 Water Quality Engineering |
4 |
CE2184 Infrastructure and the Environment |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science & Engineering |
4 |
Singapore
Studies or GEM |
4 |
CE2183 Construction Project Management |
4 |
ES1102 English** |
- |
PC1431 Physics
IE (upon failure of APC test) |
(4) |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 (24) |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
CE3116 Foundation Engineering |
4 |
CE2134 Hydraulics |
4 |
CE3155 Structural
Analysis |
4 |
CE3115 Geotechnical Engineering |
4 |
CE3165 Structural Concrete Design |
4 |
CE3121 Transportation Engineering |
4 |
CE3132 Water
Resources Engineering |
4 |
CE3166 Structural Steel and Design System |
4 |
Unrestricted
Elective Module 2 |
4 |
Technical
Elective Module 1 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
24 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
CE2407 Engineering and Uncertainty Analysis |
4 |
CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation (Cont’d) |
4 |
CE4103 Design Project¨ |
4 |
Technical
Elective Module 3 |
4 |
CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation |
4 |
Technical
Elective Module 4 |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
Technical
Elective 2 |
4 |
Singapore
Studies or GEM |
4 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
19 |
¨ CE4103 is offered in semester 7 or 8, but
take note that allocations for semester 8 are limited and also depending on
your specialisation (if any).
- • Double
Degree in Engineering (Civil) and Business Administration*
- • Double
Degree in Engineering (Civil) and Economics*
- • Double
Degree in Engineering (Civil) and Accounting*
- • Double Degree Programmes with French
Grandes Écoles
* Please
refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/index.html
3.2.4 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)
Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/Otherprogs/ceg.html
3.2.5 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
The B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering) is offered by the
Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department. Electrical Engineering
(EE) deals with the innovative and creative applications of electrical
sciences, mathematics and other associated disciplines. ECE technologies drive
much of today’s development. Nanotechnology and biomedical engineering,
interactive and digital media, and distributed computing will see the next wave
of major developments. The B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering) curriculum is specially
designed to provide its graduates with a headstart in these rapidly advancing
fields. It provides the requisite balance of breadth and depth for a
professional electrical engineering education. It also seeks to establish a
solid foundation for lifelong learning throughout an electrical engineer’s
career.
The structure of the Electrical Engineering programme
is designed to prepare engineers who will be:
- · technically competent to solve complex problems
in electrical engineering and can adapt effectively in a fast changing
environment
- · able to critically think, analyse and make
decisions that give due consideration to global issues in business, ethics,
society and the environment.
- · able to communicate effectively, act with
integrity, and have the inter-personal skills needed to engage in, lead, and
nurture diverse teams
- · committed to lifelong learning, resourceful and
embrace global challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact in
society
The success of the Electrical Engineering programme is
assessed through the attainment of learning outcomes. On graduation from the programme, students are expected to be able to:
- · apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems;
- · design and conduct experiments, analyse,
interpret data and synthesise valid conclusions;
- · design a system, component, or process, and
synthesise solutions to achieve desired needs;
- · identify, formulate, research through relevant
literature review, and solve engineering problems reaching substantiated
conclusions;
- · use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice with appropriate
considerations for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental constraints;
- · communicate effectively;
- · recognize the need for, and have the ability to
engage in lifelong learning;
- · understand the impact of engineering solutions
in a societal context and to be able to respond effectively to the needs for
sustainable development;
- · function effectively within multidisciplinary
teams and understand the fundamental precepts of effective project management;
- · understand professional, ethical and moral
responsibility.
The EE
programme comprises of four components – a strong core in basic sciences,
computing and engineering; technical competence through a minimum of breadth
and depth modules; general education; and an enhancement programme. The core
provides knowledge and skills considered essential for electrical engineers. In
addition to core subjects, these also include group projects, a product design
and innovations project, and individual research and design projects. A minimum
number of breadth modules ensures that each student is exposed to most aspects
of the state-of-the-art EE areas. In addition, students can achieve depth in
one or two areas of their choice. General education modules complement the
technical education through a wide array of modules in humanities, social
sciences, philosophy and professionalism to make our graduates educated members
of the global community.
Students are
offered a creative learning environment through special enhancement programmes
which include activities like independent study modules, research internships,
technopreneurship and student exchange programmes. They help students to
achieve skills for lifelong learning and prepare them for the work place of the
future.
Accreditation
of engineering academic programmes is a key foundation for the practice of
engineering at the professional level. The B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering)
programme is currently accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB)
of
Singapore
for students graduating from
the programme up to AY2012/13. The programme
will undergo a re-accreditation exercise in 2013 which is expected to cover
graduates up to AY2017/18. Via the
accreditation from the EAB, all signatories in the Washington Accord recognise
the substantial equivalence of our programmes in satisfying the academic
requirements for the practice of engineering at the professional level. This
means that our graduates can be accepted for engineering practice in the
countries that are part of the Washington Accord. Signatories in the Washington
Accord include
Canada
,
USA
,
UK
,
Hong Kong,
New
Zealand
,
Australia
and others.
Students in the B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering) programme are required
to complete a minimum of 160 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0 to graduate. In the first stage of the programme, students
will receive broad-based training which, in addition to establishing a strong foundation in mathematics and computing, will
also be immediately exposed to the use of electrical components and equipment
in solving fundamental engineering problems in EE. They will also be introduced
to the different areas in EE which are driving the technological developments
of today. In the second stage, students will enrol in core modules that focus on fundamental
knowledge in EE. These core modules provide the essential foundation for a
variety of specialised technical areas in EE. During their senior years of
study, students may specialise in certain fields of EE through their selection
of 32 MCs of elective modules. Throughout their programme, they are also
expected to broaden their views by reading some general education modules,
breadth modules offered by other Faculties, Engineering Professionalism,
Critical Thinking and Writing and Human Relations. Students are strongly
encouraged to take at least one business module from a prescribed list of
business modules. The complete programme structure is specified in Table
3.2.5a.
Table 3.2.5a: Summary of EE
Modular Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level
Requirements |
20 |
General Education Modules (GEM)
(at least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth: Modules Outside Student’s Faculty |
8 |
Unrestricted Electives + |
16 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
English* |
- |
Foundation Requirements: |
24 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
EE1001 Emerging Technologies in Electrical
Engineering |
4 |
EE1002 Introduction to Circuits and Systems |
4 |
EE1003 Introduction to Signals and
Communications |
4 |
Electrical Engineering Major
Requirements |
|
EE Core Subjects: |
36 |
EE2020 Digital Fundamentals |
4 |
EE2021 Devices and Circuits |
4 |
EE2022 Electrical Energy Systems |
4 |
EE2023 Signals and Systems |
4 |
EE2024 Programming
for Computer Interfaces |
4 |
EE2031 Circuits & Systems Design Lab |
2 |
EE2032 Signals & Communications Design Lab |
2 |
EE2011 Engineering Electromagnetics |
4 |
EE2012 Analytical Methods in Electrical &
Computer Engineering |
4 |
PC2232 Physics for Electrical Engineers |
4 |
EE Project Modules: |
22 |
EE3031 Innovation & Enterprise I |
4 |
EE3032 Innovation & Enterprise II |
6 |
EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation (over 2 semesters) |
12 |
EE Electives: |
|
Elective Modules from Table 3.2.5b to satisfy the
breadth and depth requirements of the B.Eng. (EE) programme. |
32 |
Total |
160 |
* For students who have not passed
or been exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admissions to
the Faculty.
+ EE students are strongly encouraged to take at least
one business module from a prescribed list of business modules.
To specialise in different areas, students need to choose elective
modules from the outer core in Table 3.2.5b as well as a
number of areas of concentrations in Table 3.2.5c as follows: Bioelectronic
Systems, Communications & Networks, Integrated Circuits & Embedded
Systems, Control, Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Signal Processing and New
Media, Microelectronics Technologies & Devices, Microwave and RF, Power and Energy Systems,
Engineering Science andInformation
Processing. The elective modules in each
concentration are categorised as breadth or depth elective modules. A breadth
elective module enables students to achieve a broad understanding of concepts
in the particular concentration. A depth elective module is a higher level
module that provides greater depth and coverage in the particular
concentration.
The outer core
modules are organised in 8 areas of concentrations in Table 3.2.5b. Students
need to read three modules from a minimum of three areas of
concentrations of outer core modules to achieve exposure to various facets of
ECE. To achieve depth, students need to read a minimum of four depth
electives. EE students also need to read one elective which can be
chosen from the breadth or depth elective of any concentration. At least one
technical elective from the eight electives must be from the list of
Design modules given in Table 3.2.5d. All eight technical electives must add up
to at least 32 MCs. EE students should read at least 20 MCs of technical
elective modules offered by the ECE Department (i.e., those with EExxxx module
codes). By specific choice of electives, EE students will be able to specialise
in a variety of areas. The list of specialisation tracks is given in Table
3.2.5e.
Table 3.2.5b: List of Outer Core Modules in the Various Concentrations
Outer Core |
Areas of Concentration |
Modules in the Outer Core |
Microwave & RF System |
EE3104C Introduction to RF and Microwave Systems
and Circuits |
Communications
& Networks |
EE3131C Communication
Systems |
Control,
Intelligent Systems & Robotics |
EE3331C Feedback Control Systems |
Integrated
Circuit & Embedded Systems |
EE3408C Integrated
Analog Design |
Microelectronics Technology & Devices |
EE3431C Microelectronics Materials & Devices |
Power
& Energy Systems |
EE3501C Power
Electronics |
Signal
Processing & New Media |
EE3731C Signal Processsing Methods |
Engineering
Computing |
EE3013C Matlab & Labview for Electrical Engineers |
CS1020E Data
Structures and Algorithms I |
Table 3.2.5c: List of Electives in the Various Concentrations
Bioelectronic Systems |
Breadth |
PC3267 Biophysics II |
Depth |
EE4601 Sensors
for Biomedical Applications |
EE4603 Biomedical Imaging
Systems |
EE4604 Biological Perception in Digital Media |
EE4605 Bio Instrumentation and Signal Analysis |
BN4402 Electrophysiology |
BN4404 BioMEMS |
BN4406 Biophotonics and
Bioimaging |
Communications & Networks |
Breadth |
EE3204 Computer Communication Networks I |
Depth |
EE4113 Digital Communications & Coding |
EE4114 Optical Communications |
EE4131 Random Signals |
EE4210 Computer Communication Networks II |
Integrated Circuits & Embedded
Systems |
Breadth |
CG3207 Computer Architecture |
EE3208 Embedded Computer Systems Design |
EE3407 Analog Electronics |
Depth |
EE4410 Integrated Circuit & System Design
(over 2 semesters) |
EE4410A Integrated
Circuit Design |
EE4415 Integrated
Digital Design |
EE4214 Real-time Embedded Systems |
EE4218 Embedded Hardware
System Design |
EE5903 Real-Time Systems |
Control, Intelligent Systems & Robotics |
Breadth |
EE3302 Industrial Control Systems |
EE3304 Digital Control Systems |
Depth |
EE4302 Advanced Control Systems |
EE4305 Introduction to Fuzzy/Neural Systems |
EE4306 Distributed Autonomous Robotic Systems |
EE4307 Control Systems Design and Simulation |
ME4245 Robot Kinematics, Dynamics and Control |
Microelectronic Technologies & Devices |
Depth |
EE4401 Optoelectronics |
EE4408 Silicon
Device Reliability |
EE4411 Silicon
Processing Technology |
EE4412 Technology
and Modelling of Silicon Transistors |
EE4431 Nano Device Engineering |
EE4432 Devices
for Electric Energy Generation |
EE4433 Nanometer
Scale Information Storage |
ESP4302 Nanophotonics |
CN4223R Microelectronic Thin Films |
Power & Energy Systems |
Depth |
EE4501 Power System Management and Protection |
EE4502 Electric Drives and Control |
EE4505 Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs |
EE4509 Silicon Microsystems |
EE4510 Solar
Photovoltaic Energy Systems |
EE4511 Sustainable Energy Systems |
EE4512 Renewable Energy Systems Capstone
Design |
Signal Processing & New Media |
Breadth |
EE3206 Introduction to Computer Vision and
Image Processing |
EE3701 Digital
Media Technologies |
EE3702 Electronic
Gaming |
Depth |
EE4212 Computer Vision |
EE4213 Image Processing |
EE4702 Game World Mechanics |
CS3240 Human Computer Interaction |
CS3248 Design
of Interactive Systems |
Microwave & RF |
Depth |
EE4101 RF
Communications |
EE4104 Microwave
Circuits & Devices |
EE4110 RFIC
and MMIC Design |
EE4112 HF Techniques |
Information Processing |
Breadth |
CS2102 Database Systems |
CS2103 Software
Engineering |
CS2106 Introduction
to Operating Systems |
CS3216 Software Development on Evolving
Platforms |
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms |
CS3233 Competitive Programming |
CS3241 Computer Graphics |
CS3243 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence |
Depth |
CS3221 Operating Systems Design and Pragmatics |
CS4244 Knowledge-based Systems |
CS4247 Graphics
Rendering Techniques |
Engineering Science |
Breadth |
ESP3401 Photovoltaic
Devices and Systems |
IE2110 Operations Research I |
IE2130 Quality Engineering I |
ME3291 Numerical Methods in Engineering |
PC3130 Quantum Mechanics II |
Depth |
PC4259 Surface Physics |
General |
Breadth |
MT3001 Systems Thinking and Engineering |
MT4002 Technology Management Strategy |
MT4003 Engineering Product Development |
|
|
|
|
Table 3.2.5d: List of Design modules
Design
Modules |
CG3207 Computer
Architecture |
EE3208 Embedded Computer
Systems Design |
EE3407 Analog Electronics |
EE3408C Integrated Analog
Design |
EE4110 RFIC and MMIC
Design |
EE4214 Real-time
Embedded Systems |
EE4218 Embedded Hardware
System Design |
EE4302 Advanced Control
Systems |
EE4307 Control Systems
Design and Simulation |
EE4410 Integrated Circuit
and System Design |
EE4410A Integrated Circuit
Design |
EE4415 Integrated
Digital Design |
EE4512 Renewable Energy Systems
Capstone Design |
EE4702 Game
World Mechanics |
CS3248 Design
of Interactive Media |
Table
3.2.5e: Possible Specialisation Tracks in Electrical
Engineering
Advanced Control |
Biomedical Systems |
Computational Sensory
Systems |
Data Storage Systems |
Photonics |
Device Technology |
Distributed Autonomous
Systems |
Embedded Systems |
IC Manufacturing |
Information Storage Materials and Devices |
Interactive & Digital
Media |
Mechatronics and Automation |
Microwave and RF CAD |
Microwave and RF Systems |
Networking & Distributed
Systems |
Power Systems Analysis and
Control |
Power Electronics, Electric Drives & Semiconductor Devices |
Process Control |
Renewable Energy Materials & Devices |
Sustainable Energy Systems
& Components |
VLSI design |
Wireless Communications |
For details on module
selections based on possible specialisation tracks, please refer to:http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/academic/undergraduate/ee/Specialization.html
The recommended semester schedule for EE students without / with
Industrial Attachment (IA) is presented in Table 3.2.5e and Table 3.2.5f
respectively.
Table 3.2.5e: Recommended Semester Schedule for EE students without
Industrial Attachment
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
CS1010E Programming
Methodology |
4 |
EE1003 Introduction to
Signals and Communications |
4 |
EE1001 Emerging
Technologies in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking
and Writing |
4 |
EE1002 Introduction to
Circuits and Systems |
4 |
EE2020 Digital
Fundamentals |
4 |
Singapore Studies Module* |
4 |
GEM* x 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester
3 |
|
Semester
4 |
|
EE2022 Electrical Energy
Systems |
4 |
EE2012 Analytical Methods
in ECE |
4 |
EE2023 Signals and Systems |
4 |
EE2021 Devices and
Circuits |
4 |
EE2024 Programming for
Computer Interfaces |
4 |
EE2032 Signals & Communications Design Lab |
2 |
EE2011 Engineering
Electromagnetics |
4 |
Breadth Level Technical Elective x 1 |
4 |
ULR-Breadth* x 1 |
4 |
PC2232 Physics for Electrical Engineers |
4 |
| |
|
GEM* x 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
22 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
EE3031 Innovation &
Enterprise I |
4 |
EE3032 Innovation & Enterprise II |
6 |
EG2401 Engineering
Professionalism |
3 |
Depth Level Technical Elective x 2 |
8 |
EE2031 Circuits & Systems Design Lab |
2 |
Breadth / Depth Level Technical Elective x 1 |
4 |
Breadth Level Technical Elective x 2 |
8 |
UEM * x 1 |
4 |
UEM * x 1 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
22 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
HR2002 Human Capital in
Organizations |
3 |
Unrestricted Elective Module(UEM)* x 2 |
8 |
Depth Level Technical Electives x 2 |
8 |
|
|
Unrestricted Elective Module(UEM)* x 1 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
14 |
Total MCs |
160 |
Table 3.2.5f: Recommended Semester Schedule for EE students with
Industrial Attachment
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
EE1003 Introduction to
Signals and Communications |
4 |
EE1001 Emerging
Technologies in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking
and Writing |
4 |
EE1002 Introduction to
Circuits and Systems |
4 |
EE2020 Digital
Fundamentals |
4 |
Singapore Studies Module* |
4 |
GEM* x 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester
3 |
|
Semester
4 |
|
EE2022 Electrical Energy
Systems |
4 |
EE2012 Analytical Methods
in ECE |
4 |
EE2023 Signals and Systems |
4 |
EE2021 Devices and
Circuits |
4 |
EE2024 Programming for
Computer Interfaces |
4 |
EE2032 Signals & Communications Design Lab |
2 |
EE2011 Engineering
Electromagnetics |
4 |
EE3031 Innovation & Enterprise I |
4 |
ULR-Breadth* x 1 |
4 |
Breadth Level Technical Elective x 1 |
4 |
| |
|
PC2232 Physics for Electrical Engineers |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
22 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
EE3032 Innovation & Enterprise II |
6 |
Unrestricted Elective Modules (12 MCs)
(Students may earn these 12 MCs from the Enhancement
Programmes of Faculty of Engineering including IA and/or from unrestricted electives of student’s choice) |
12 |
Breadth Level Technical Elective x 2 |
8 |
EG2401 Engineering
Professionalism |
3 |
EE2031 Circuits & Systems Design Lab |
2 |
ULR-Breadth* x 1 |
4 |
Depth Level Technical Elective x 1 |
4 |
| |
|
Breadth / Depth Level Technical Elective x 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
23 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
HR2002 Human Capital in
Organizations |
3 |
UEM* x 1 |
4 |
Depth Level Technical Electives x 2 |
8 |
GEM* x 1 |
4 |
| |
|
Depth Level Technical Elective x 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
17 |
Sub-total |
18 |
Total MCs |
160 |
* These ULR
modules (GEM, SS, ULR Breadth) and UEMs can be read in any semester.
The
Engineering Science Programme (ESP) is a joint initiative by the Faculty of
Engineering and the Faculty of Science. This multidisciplinary undergraduate programme aims to combine strong
scientific fundamentals with emerging frontiers in engineering.
The engineering
science students will read a set of core engineering science modules in the
first two years that will provide a strong background in the fundamentals in
engineering, science, materials, mathematics and computing. A portion of the
curriculum is set aside for non-engineering modules in areas such as
engineering professionalism and human relations. These are intended to equip
our graduates with the knowledge to function effectively in tomorrow’s
workplace. Students will undergo a 12-week research internship during the
vacation period following the second or third year of their studies. In the final two years, the curriculum is
flexible so that students can pursue interests in any one of the following areas
of specialisation: (1) Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, (2) Computational
Engineering Science, (3) Photonics and Optics, and (4) Energy Systems. These
courses are specially designed to reduce the common barriers to
multidisciplinary work and bring out creative qualities. Graduates will be conferred
a B.Eng. (Engineering Science) degree.
In summary, the
four-year undergraduate ESP will produce graduates who are better prepared to
solve new problems, develop innovative designs, integrate systems and work at
the interfaces of disciplines.
The following are the
requirements for the degree of B.Eng. (Engineering Science):
• Complete a minimum of 160 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0;
• Pass all modules in accordance with Table
3.2.6a;
• Satisfy all requirements as prescribed by
the Faculty of Engineering or the University.
Table 3.2.6a: Summary of Modular Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
12 |
General Education Modules (at least one from Group B: Humanities and
Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organisations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
English* |
- |
Major Requirements: |
|
First Year Core Modules: |
28 |
CM1402 General Chemistry |
4 |
ESP1104 Introduction to Electronic Systems |
4 |
ESP1107 Computing and Statistics |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4 |
MA1507 Advanced Calculus |
4 |
MA1508# Linear Algebra with Applications |
4 |
PC1433 Mechanics and Waves |
4 |
Second Year Core Modules: |
32 |
EE2011 Engineering Electromagnetics |
4 |
ESP2106 Principles of Continua |
4 |
MA2501 Differential Equations and Systems |
4 |
PC2130B Applied Quantum Physics |
4 |
PC2133 Applied Solid State Physics |
4 |
PC2230 Thermodynamics and Statistical
Mechanics |
4 |
ESP2109 Design Project 1 |
4 |
ESP2110 Design Project 2 |
4 |
Design and Research Projects Modules |
20 |
Third and Fourth Year Specialisation Modules |
40 |
Unrestricted Elective MODULES |
12 |
EG3602 Vacation Internship Programme |
6 |
Total |
160 |
* For students who have not passed or been
exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admission to the
Faculty.
# SM2/SM3
students, NUS High School students, and JC students who have read and passed
MA1101R Linear Algebra I, prior to joining ESP are allowed to map MA1101R to
MA1508. As core/essential modules must be taken on a graded basis, MA1101R
taken prior to admission/transfer into ESP must also be graded.
At the end of second year,
students opt for one of the four specialisations. There are 10 specialisation
modules. Five of these modules will be
core modules to the specialisation (Table 3.2.6b). For the other five electives, beyond
the core electives requirement, two must come from within the chosen specialisation, while the
other three electives can come from any other specialisation (Table 3.2.6b and Table 3.2.6c).
Table 3.2.6b: Core Modules for
Specialisations
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Specialisation |
MCs |
ESP3102 From Making Nano to Probing Nano |
4 |
CM3251 Nanochemistry |
4 |
CM3296 Molecular
Modelling: Theory and Practice |
4 |
PC3251 Nanophysics |
4 |
PC4259 Surface
Physics |
4 |
Computational Engineering Science Specialisation |
MCs |
ESP3206 Continuum Mechanics |
4 |
MA3227 Numerical Analysis II |
4 |
MA3501 Mathematical Methods in Engineering |
4 |
IE2110 Operations Research I |
4 |
ME4291 Finite Element Analysis |
4 |
Photonics and Optics Specialisation |
MCs |
EE2023 Signals
and Systems |
4 |
PC3247 Modern Optics |
4 |
BN4406 Biophotonics and Bioimaging |
4 |
ESP4302 Nanophotonics |
4 |
EE4603 Biomedical Imaging Systems |
4 |
Energy Systems Specialisation |
MCs |
ESP3401 Photovoltaic Devices and Systems |
4 |
ME3122 Heat Transfer |
4 |
ME3221 Energy Conversion Processes |
4 |
EE2022 Electrical Energy Systems |
4 |
ESP4402 Transport Phenomena
in Energy Systems |
4 |
Table
3.2.6c: ESP Electives for Specialisations
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Specialisation
| BN5101 | Engineering Principles in Medicine I |
| BN5205 | Computational Biomechanics |
| CM3231 | Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Thermodynamics |
| CM3232 | Physical Chemistry of the Solid State and Interfaces |
| CM4235 | Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules |
| CM5223 | Topics in Supramolecular Chemistry |
| EE3407 | Analog Electronics |
| EE3408C | Integrated Analog Design |
| EE4401 | Optoelectronics |
| EE4414 | Magnetic Materials & Devices for Information Storage |
| ESP3206 | Continuum Mechanics |
| ESP4302 | Nanophotonics |
| ME4284 | Micro Sensors and Micro Actuators |
| PC3233 | Atomic and Molecular Physics I |
| PC3236 | Computational Methods in Physics |
| PC3241 | Solid State Devices |
| PC4240 | Solid State Physics II |
| PC4253 | Thin Film Technology |
| PC5205 | Topics in Surface Physics |
| PC5212 | Physics of Nanostructures |
Computational Engineering Science Specialisation
| BN5101 | Engineering Principles in Medicine I |
| BN5205 | Computational Biomechanics |
| CE4258 | Structural Stability & Dynamics |
| CM3296 | Molecular Modelling: Theory & Practice |
| CN3421 | Process Modelling and Numerical Simulation |
| EE3407 | Analog Electronics |
| MA3229 | Introduction to Geometric Modelling |
| MA4230 | Matrix Computation |
| MA4255 | Numerical Partial Differential Equations |
| MA5233 | Computational Mathematics |
| ME3291 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
| ME4211 | Applied Mechanics |
| ME4233 | Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
| MLE5210 | Modelling and Simulation of Materials |
| PC3236 | Computational Methods in Physics |
Photonics and Optics Specialisation
| BN5101 | Engineering Principles in Medicine I |
| BN5205 | Computational Biomechanics |
| CS3216 | Software Development on Evolving Platforms |
| EE3101 | Digital Signal Processing |
| EE3206 | Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing |
| EE3407 | Analog Electronics |
| EE3601 | Bio-Instrumentation & Signal Analysis |
| EE4212 | Computer Vision |
| EE4213 | Image Processing |
| EE4305 | Introduction to Fuzzy/Neural Systems |
| EE4401 | Optoelectronics |
| EE4604 | Biological Perception in Digital Media |
| ESP3206 | Continuum Mechanics |
| ESP4301 | Charged Particle Optics |
| PC3243 | Photonics |
Energy Systems Specialisation
| BN5101 | Engineering Principles in Medicine I |
| BN5205 | Computational Biomechanics |
| CM3232 | Physical Chemistry of the Solid State and Interfaces |
| CN3124 | Particle Technology |
| EE3407 | Analog Electronics |
| EE3501C | Power Electronics |
| EE4501 | Power System Management and Protection |
| EE4510 | Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems |
| EE4511 | Sustainable Energy Systems |
| EE4512 | Renewable Energy Systems Capstone Design |
| ESP3206 | Continuum Mechanics |
| ESP5402 | Materialistic for Energy Systems |
| ME4223 | Thermal Environmental Engineering |
| ME4225 | Industrial Heat Transfer |
| ME4284 | Micro Sensors and Micro Actuators |
| ME5207 | Solar Energy Systems |
| PC3241 | Solid State Devices |
| PC4253 | Thin Film Technology |
Table 3.2.6d: Recommended Semester Schedule for Engineering Science
Students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
ESP1107 Computing and Statistics |
4 |
CM1402 General Chemistry |
4 |
MA1507 Advanced Calculus |
4 |
ESP1104 Introduction to Electronic Systems |
4 |
PC1433 Mechanics and Waves |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
MA1508 Linear Algebra with Applications |
4 |
GEM 1 |
4 |
SS Module |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
ESP2106 Principles of Continua |
4 |
PC2130B Applied Quantum Physics |
4 |
ESP2109 Design Project 1 |
4 |
PC2133 Applied Solid State Physics |
4 |
MA2501 Differential Equations and Systems |
4 |
EE2011 Engineering Electromagnetics |
4 |
PC2230 Thermodynamics and
Statistical Mechanics |
4 |
ESP2110 Design Project 2 |
4 |
GEM 2 |
4 |
UEM 1 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
EG3602 Vacation Internship Programme (12 weeks
during the long vacation either after the 2nd or 3rd year) |
6 |
Nanoscience
and Nanotechnology Specialisation
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
ESP3102 From Making Nano to Probing Nano |
4 |
CM3251 Nanochemistry |
4 |
ESP3902 Major Design Project I |
4 |
CM3296 Molecular Modelling: Theory and Practice |
4 |
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Elective 1 |
4 |
PC3251 Nanophysics |
4 |
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Elective 2 |
4 |
ESP3903 Major Design Project II |
4 |
UEM 2 |
4 |
UEM 3 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
PC4259 Surface Physics |
4 |
ESP4901 Research Project
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organisations |
3 |
ESP4901 Research Project (over 2 semesters) |
6 |
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Elective 5 |
4 |
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Elective 3 |
4 |
|
|
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Elective 4 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
13 |
Computational Engineering Science Specialisation
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
ESP3206 Continuum Mechanics |
4 |
MA3501 Mathematical Methods in Engineering |
4 |
MA3227 Numerical Analysis II |
4 |
ESP3903 Major Design Project II |
4 |
ESP3902 Major Design Project I |
4 |
Computational
Engineering Science Elective 2 |
4 |
Computational Engineering Science Elective 1 |
4 |
Computational
Engineering Science Elective 3 |
4 |
UEM 2 |
4 |
UEM 3 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
IE2110 Operations Research I |
4 |
ESP4901 Research Project (over 2 semesters) |
6 |
ME4291 Finite Element Analysis |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organisations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
Computational Engineering Science Elective 5 |
4 |
ESP4901 Research Project (over 2 semesters) |
6 |
|
|
Computational Engineering Science Elective 4 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
13 |
Photonics and Optics Specialisation
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
EE2023 Signals and Systems |
4 |
ESP3903 Major Design Project II |
4 |
PC3247 Modern Optics |
4 |
Photonics
and Optics Elective 2 |
4 |
ESP3902 Major Design Project I |
4 |
Photonics and Optics Elective 3 |
4 |
Photonics and Optics Elective 1 |
4 |
Photonics and Optics Elective 4 |
4 |
UEM 2 |
4 |
UEM 3 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
BN4406 Biophotonics and Photonics |
4 |
EE4603 Biomedical Imaging Systems |
4 |
ESP4302 Nanophotonics |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organisations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ESP4901 Research Project (over 2 semesters) |
6 |
ESP4901 Research Project (over 2 semesters) |
6 |
|
|
Photonics
and Optics Elective 5 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
13 |
Energy Systems Specialisation
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
ESP3401 Photovoltaic Devices
and Systems |
4 |
ME3221 Energy Conversion
Processes |
4 |
ME3122 Heat Transfer |
4 |
ESP3903 Major Design Project
II |
4 |
ESP3902 Major Design Project
I |
4 |
Energy Systems Elective 2 |
4 |
Energy Systems Elective 1 |
4 |
Energy Systems Elective 3 |
4 |
UEM 2 |
4 |
UEM 3 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
EE2022 Electrical Energy Systems |
4 |
ESP4402 Transport Phenomena
in Energy Systems |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering
Professionalism |
3 |
HR2002 Human Capital in
Organisations |
3 |
ESP4901 Research Project
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
ESP4901 Research Project
(over 2 semesters) |
6 |
Energy Systems Elective 4 |
4 |
|
|
Energy Systems Elective 5 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
13 |
3.2.7 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
The B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) programme is offered by the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The curriculum is designed
to meet student needs in the context of the mission of the Department and the Faculty of Engineering. The programme’s educational
objectives are:
• Graduates will be technically competent. This includes having the
ability to analyse and solve environmental engineering problems by applying
mathematics, engineering principles, computer skills, and natural sciences to environmental
engineering practice, and using modern engineering techniques, skills, and
tools to identify, formulate and solve environmental engineering problems.
• Graduates will be able to
apply knowledge and skills from a broad education in order to understand the
impact of environmental engineering solutions in a global, societal, and
environmental context, consistent with principles of sustainable development.
• Graduates will be prepared for professional practice in environmental
engineering and will demonstrate abilities to communicate and work effectively
in an ethical manner on professional teams, exhibiting a commitment to
life-long learning and professional development in industry, government, and
/or academia.
Outcomes
The B.Eng. (Environmental
Engineering)programme aims to
achieve the following learning outcomes:
• An ability to apply
scientific and engineering principles as well as contemporary technology to the
discipline.
• An ability to design and
conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data in several areas,
which can include air quality and resources, water and land quality and
resources, energy systems, and environmental and human health impacts.
• An ability to identify,
formulate and solve engineering problems and to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs.
• An ability to convey
technical material through oral presentations and written communications.
• A knowledge of contemporary and emerging environmental issues and a
recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
• An ability to use the
techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice with an integrated understanding of professional, societal, and
ethical responsibilities and the importance of, and role for, multidisciplinary
teams in professional practice.
The four-year undergraduate B.Eng.
(Environmental Engineering) programme has been designed to provide a
comprehensive learning experience. The Programme Requirements are made up of
general Faculty Requirements and Major Requirements of the department that is
granting the degree. For a breakdown of the requirements, see Table 3.2.7a.
The requirements for a major in B.Eng.
(Environmental Engineering)programme ensure a balanced exposure to science, engineering principles as well as
contemporary technology. B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering)programme will provide greater flexibility in the
choice of career paths of the graduates. It is anticipated that the students
will be more motivated in their learning endeavours to make themselves well
prepared to pursue their professional interests in a knowledge-based economy.
The B.Eng (Environmental Engineering) programme at NUS is accreditated by
Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of Singapore. EAB is a signatory to the
Washington Accord. The Washington Accord is an international agreement which provides
a mechanism for mutual recognition of the substantial equivalence of
engineering academic programmes in satisfying the academic requirements for the
practice of engineering at the professional level.
The following are the requirements for the degree of B.Eng.
(Environmental Engineering):
• Students in the B.Eng.
(Environmental Engineering) Programme are required to complete a minimum of 162
MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0 to
graduate from the programme.
• 162 MCs will have to be
earned by reading modules in accordance with Table 3.2.7a.
• The students are free to
choose any combination of the offered modules from Table 3.2.7b to complete 28 16 MCs of the
technical electives.
• A student must also satisfy
other additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Faculty of
Engineering or the University.
Table 3.2.7a: Summary of Modular Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General
Education Modules (GEM)
(at
least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore
Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth:
Modules Outside Student’s Faculty** |
8 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ES1102 English
for Academic Purposes* |
- |
Major Requirements: |
|
Foundation Requirements |
24 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science &
Engineering |
4 |
CE2409 Computer Applications |
4 |
CM1502 General and Physical Chemistry for
Engineers |
4 |
Basic Engineering Modules: |
16 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
CE2134 Hydraulics |
4 |
CE2183 Construction Project Management |
4 |
CE2407 Engineering and Uncertainty Analysis |
4 |
Engineering
Process/Infrastructure Engineering (3 of the following courses): |
12 |
CE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials |
4 |
CE2184 Infrastructure and the Environment |
4 |
CM2142 Analytical
Chemistry |
4 |
CN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
4 |
AR2723 Strategies for Sustainable Architecture |
4 |
LSM1401 Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4 |
Environmental Engineering Core Modules: |
28 |
ESE1001 Environmental Engineering Fundamentals |
4 |
ESE2001 Environmental Processes |
4 |
ESE2401 Water Science & Technology |
4 |
ESE3101 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
4 |
ESE3201 Air Quality Management |
4 |
ESE3301 Environmental Microbiological Principles |
4 |
ESE3401 Water & Wastewater Engineering 1 |
4 |
Elective Modules
ESE Technical Electives Modules
(from the modules in Table 3.2.7b) |
16 |
Unrestricted Elective MODULES |
20 |
Projects Modules
ESE4501 Design Project
4MCs
ESE4502 B.Eng Dissertation
12 MCs |
16 |
Total |
162 |
* For students who have not passed or
been exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admissions to the
Faculty
Note: Limit on
Level-1000 ModulesStudents
should not read more than 60 MCs of Level-1000 modules towards their degree
requirements (minimum of 160 MCs for graduation). For Polytechnic graduates, 12
MCs of the exempted UE modules will not count towards the 60 MC limit on
level-1000 modules.
Table
3.2.7b: Technical Elective Modules*
Technical Elective Modules
1) Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering
| ESE4301 | Wastewater Biotechnology |
| ESE4401 | Water & Wastewater Engineering 2 |
| ESE4403 | Membrane Tech in Env Applns |
| ESE4404 | Bioenergy |
| ESE4405 | Urban Water Engineering & Management |
| ESE4406 | Energy and the Environment |
| ESE4407 | Environmental Forensics |
| ESE4408 | Environmental Impact Assessment |
| ESE4409 | Environmental Applications of Adsorption |
| ESE5201 | Combustion Pollution Control |
| ESE5202 | Air Pollution Control Technology |
| ESE5203 | Aerosol Science and Technology |
| ESE5204 | Toxic & Hazardous Waste Management |
| ESE5205 | Sludge and Solid Waste Management |
| ESE5301 | Environmental Biological Principles |
| ESE5401 | Water Quality Management |
| ESE5402 | Industrial Wastewater Control |
| ESE5403 | Water Reclamation & Reuse |
| ESE5404 | Biological Treatment Processes |
| ESE5405 | Water Treatment Processes |
| ESE5406 | Membrane Treatment Process and Modelling |
| ESE5601 | Environmental Risk Assessment |
| ESE5602 | Environmental Management Systems |
| ESE5603 | Pollution Minimisation and Prevention |
| CE3132 | Water Resources Engineering |
| CE5307 | Wave Hydrodynamics and Physical Oceanography |
| CE5603 | Engineering Economics & Project Evaluation |
* CEE reserves the right to decide on the
modules to be offered in any given semester.
2) Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
| SH5002 | Fundamentals in Industrial Safety |
| SH5004 | Fundamentals in Industrial Hygiene |
| SH5101 | Industrial Toxicology |
| SH5402 | Advanced SHE Management |
3) Dept of School of Design and Environment
The recommended semester schedule for EVE students is presented in Table
3.2.7c.
Table
3.2.7c: Recommended Semester schedule for EVE Students with Industrial Attachment (AY2012/13 onwards)
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE ^ |
4 |
MLE1101 Introductory
Materials Science & Engineering |
4 |
ESE1001 Environmental
Engineering Fundamentals |
4 |
EG1109 Statics and
Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
CE2409 Computer
Applications in Civil Engineering |
4 |
CM1502 General
and Physical Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
ES1000* Basic
English Course |
- |
ES1102* English
for Academic Purposes |
- |
A Singapore Studies
Module |
4 |
General Education
Module/ Breadth 1: |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
^ PC1431 Physics IE must be graded.
* Students who have not passed or even been exempted from the Qualifying
English Test at the time of admissions to the Faculty, will have to read ES1000
and/or ES1102. This will be decided by
CELC.
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
CE2155* Structural
Mechanics and Materials |
4 |
CM2142* Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
CE2184* Infrastructure and the Environment |
4 |
LSM1401* Fundamentals of
Biochemistry |
4 |
CN2121* Chemical
Engineering Thermodynamics |
4 |
AR2723* Strategies for Sustainable Architecture |
4 |
LSM1401* Fundamentals
of Biochemistry |
4 |
CE2183 Construction
Project Management |
4 |
CM2142* Analytical
Chemistry |
4 |
ESE2401 Water Science &
Technology |
4 |
CE2134 Hydraulics |
4 |
2 x General
Education or Breadth Modules |
8 |
CE2407 Engineering and
Uncertainty Analysis |
4 |
EG1531** Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
ESE2001 Environmental
Processes |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
20/24 |
|
|
| |
|
Sub-total |
24/20 |
* Students are required to read 3 out
of the 6 modules listed. LSM1401 and CM2142 are offered in both Semesters.
Module choices are subjected to timetable availability and fulfillment of
co/pre-requisites, if any.
** Students who are required
to read ES1102 have to pass the module before reading EG1413. Students are
allowed to read EG1413 in any semester as long as they have passed or been
exempted from ES1102.
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester
5 |
|
Semester
6 |
|
ESE3101 Solid and Hazardous Waste Mgmt |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 1 |
4 |
ESE3201 Air Quality Management |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 2 |
4 |
ESE3301 Environmental Microbiological Principles |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 1 |
4 |
ESE3401 Water & Wastewater Engineering 1 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 2 |
4 |
General Education Module/ Breadth |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Modules 3 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
| |
|
|
|
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
ESE4501 Design Project |
4 |
ESE4502 B.Eng Dissertation (Cont’d) |
8 |
ESE4502 B.Eng. Dissertation |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 5 |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 3 |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
Technical Elective Module 4 |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 4 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
18 |
Note: The above schedule can be revised in the event
of timetabling constraints.
Table 3.2.7d: Recommended
Semester Schedule for B.Eng. (Env Eng)students with an accredited Polytechnic
Diploma (AY2011/12
onwards)
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
MA1301 Introductory
Mathematics if no exemption is given |
4 |
Singapore Studies |
4 |
Breadth Module |
4 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
ESE2001 Environmental Processes |
4 |
ESE2401 Water Science and Technology |
4 |
CE2409 Computer Applications in Civil
Engineering |
4 |
CM1502 General and Physical
Chemistry for Engineers* |
4 |
ESE1001 Environmental Engineering Fundamentals |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE * |
4 |
| |
|
ES1102 English for Academic Purposes |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
*PC1431 or CM1502 will be exempted for those who have passed the APC
Test for either one of the modules.
Note: Student exempted from MA1301, will take MA1505
in Semester 1 then MA1506 in Semester 2 and CE2407 in Semester 3.
Semester
3 |
|
Semester
4 |
|
CE2155* Structural Mechanics and Materials |
4 |
CM2142* Analytical Chemistry
(Pre-Req: CM1101) |
4 |
CE2184* Infrastructure and the Environment |
4 |
LSM1401* Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4 |
LSM1401* Fundaments of Biochemistry |
4 |
AR2723 Strategies for
Sustainable Architecture* |
4 |
CN2121* Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Pre-Req: CN1111 and CM1502) |
4 |
CE2183 Construction Project Management |
4 |
CM2142* Analytical Chemistry
(Pre-Req: CM1101 waived if pass CM1502) |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 1 |
4 |
CE2134 Hydraulics |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 1 |
4 |
ESE3401 Water and Wastewater Engineering1 |
4 |
Technical Elective Module 2 |
4 |
Sub-total |
20/24 |
1 GEM |
4 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Sub-total |
24/20 |
*Students are
required to read 3 out of 6 modules listed. LSM 1401 and CM 2142 are offered in both semesters. Module choices are subjected to timetable
availability and fulfilment of co/pre-requisites, if any.
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
ESE3101 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management |
4 |
Technical
Elective Module 3 |
4 |
ESE3201 Air Quality Management |
4 |
Technical
Elective Module 4 |
4 |
ESE3301 Environmental Microbiological Principles |
4 |
ESE4502 BEng
Dissertation |
8 |
ESE4501 Design Project |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ESE4502 BEng Dissertation |
4 |
Unrestricted
Elective Module 2 |
4 |
* CE2407 Engineering and Uncertainty Analysis (if
not taken in earlier semesters)
|
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
24 |
Sub-total |
23 |
Note:
The above schedule can be revised in the event of
timetabling constraints.
All poly entry
students are considered for the following exemptions (maximum 40 MCs):
Module |
MCs |
Remarks |
GEM Module |
4 |
Please note that these
exemptions are NOT guaranteed, but are subject to assessment of polytechnic
diploma results. |
Breadth Module |
4 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4
|
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Understanding Human Relations in the New Economy |
3 |
MLE1101 Introductory Materials Science and Engineering |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Modules |
12 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
Students can opt to sit for APC tests to gain exemptions from either
CM1502. Exemption for this module will ONLY be granted by passing of APC
test. |
CM1502 General and Physical
Chemistry for Engineers |
4 |
3.2.8 Bachelor
of Engineering (Industrial & Systems Engineering)
The Department of Industrial & Systems
Engineering (ISE) was established in the Faculty of Engineering in 1972. It
offers an undergraduate B.Eng. (Industrial & Systems Engineering) degree programme and
graduate programmes leading to the M.Sc. (Industrial & Systems Engineering), M.Eng. and Ph.D.
degrees.
The domain knowledge of ISE is derived
from combinations of engineering, mathematics, statistics, computing and social
sciences. The ISE discipline calls for the adoption of a holistic view in
resolving problems encountered and developing opportunities presented, coupled
with a strong emphasis on efficiency and productivity improvement. Such a
perspective provides the decision makers with the capacity for the
identification, analysis and design of complex productive systems through an integrated
approach. This will lead to effective systems in both the industrial and
service sectors.
ISE is unique among
the engineering disciplines in that the application of its techniques is not
restricted to only specific technological or industrial problems. Its
application can be found in a wide range of areas. Versatility is a trait of
ISE graduates. Some examples are:
• Manufacturing and engineering industries:
process optimisation, systems integration, quality and reliability engineering,
human factors engineering, factory physics, just in time, etc.
• Logistics industry: third party
logistics, vendor managed inventory, integrators, transportation and
distribution networks optimisation, order fulfilment process, etc.
• Defence industry in relation to support
of military operations.
• Service
industry: management consultancy, risk management, service quality, information
systems, project management, banking service strategy, etc.
The B.Eng. (Industrial & Systems
Engineering) curriculum is designed with the following educational programme
objectives:
• To impart fundamental knowledge and skill
sets required in the Industrial and Systems Engineering profession, which
include the ability to apply basic knowledge of mathematics and science, and
the domain knowledge of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
• To produce graduates with the ability to
adopt a system approach to design, develop, implement and innovate integrated
systems that include people, materials, information, equipment and energy.
• To enable students to understand the
interactions between engineering, business, technological and environmental
spheres in the modern society.
• To cultivate the practices of independent
learning on the part of the students that will prepare them to function
effectively for diverse careers and life-long learning.
• To enable students to understand their
role as engineers and their impact on society in the national and global
context.
To achieve these educational objectives, the
curriculum offers students the flexibility of customising their modules for
both breadth and depth. The breadth comes in the form of Breadth and the
Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs), reading other approved engineering,
computer science and science modules not covered in the curriculum, enhancement
programmes and other international academic exchange programmes. The depth
comes from the provision of focused sets of modules, projects and other
activities to equip students with the necessary expertise to operate
effectively within particular domains in the field.
Rapid globalisation forces firms to spread their
operations across a greater range and diversity of locations than ever before.
The demand for effective integration of these far-flung operations has become
the focus of logistics and supply chain management. Furthermore, the easy
availability of information raises the expectations of consumers on the quality
of products and services offered, which translates into the demand for skills
in quality engineering and management. Singapore’s economy has also entered a
phase where competitiveness of its industry in the global market has to be
linked to capability in design and this would require designers with skills
which combine the art of design and science of engineering. The depth and breadth of the curriculum will equip students with the
necessary skills and knowledge to address specific challenges in complex
integrated multidisciplinary systems and to meet the demads of the Singapore
economy.
In summary, we see that the global trend has created
the condition of increasing system complexity in which the need for integrative
skills becomes more important. We believe that the ISE curriculum can provide the students with
the requisite skills to add value in such a world. They will be the ones who
will be able to create new opportunities in bringing diverse elements together
on account of their systems mindset.
Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial & Systems Engineering) programme are
required to fulfil the following requirements to graduate from the programme:
• Complete
a minimum of 162 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0;
• Pass
the modules in accordance with Table 3.2.8a;
• Pass
elective modules with total of at least 24 MCs, as listed in Table 3.2.8cd.
Subject to the approval of the Head of ISE Department, students may be
permitted to use up to a maximum of 12 MCs from the ISE electives to read
science, computer science and engineering modules. The approval of the
electives will be done on a case-by-case basis.
• Satisfy all other requirements as
prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering or the University.
Table 3.2.8a: Summary of Modular
Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General Education Modules (GEM)
(at least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth: Modules Outside Student’s Faculty+ |
8 |
Unrestricted Electives |
20 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
English* |
- |
Foundation
Requirements |
27/28 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
Basket of Engineering courses** |
3/4 |
Basket of Science courses*** |
4 |
CS1010E Programming
Methodology |
4 |
ST1131 Introduction to Statistics |
4 |
ST2131 Probability |
4 |
ISE Major
Requirements |
85 |
CS1020E Data Structures and
Algorithms |
4 |
CS2103 Software Engineering |
4 |
IE2100 Probability Models with Applications |
4 |
IE2101 Introduction to Systems Thinking |
4 |
IE2110 Operations Research I |
4 |
IE2130 Quality Engineering I |
4 |
IE2140 Engineering Economy |
4 |
IE2150 Human Factors Engineering |
4 |
IE3100R Systems Design
Project |
8 |
IE3101 Statistics for Engineering Applications |
4 |
IE3110 Simulation |
5 |
IE4100 B.Eng.
Dissertation |
12 |
ISE Electives (See Table 3.2.8cd) |
24 |
Total |
162 |
* Students who have not passed or been
exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admissions to the
Faculty will have to read ES1000 and/or ES1102. This will be decided by CELC.
** List of Engineering modules in basket (see table 3.2.8b).
*** List of Science modules in basket (see table 3.2.8c)
Table 3.2.8b: List of Engineering Modules
| EG1108 | Electrical Engineering |
| EG1109 | Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
| BN2101 | Principles of Bioengineering |
| CE2184 | Infrastructure & the Environment |
| CN1111 | Chemical Engineering Principles |
| CN2116 | Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design |
| EE2020 | Digital Fundamentals |
| ESE2401 | Water Science & Technology |
| ME2142 | Feedback Control Systems |
| ME3162 | Manufacturing Processes |
Table 3.2.8c: List of Science
Modules
| PC1431 | Physics I |
| PC1432 | Physics II |
| CM1111 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry |
| CM1121 | Basic Organic Chemistry |
| CM1501 | Organic Chemistry for Engineers |
| CM1502 | General and Physical Chemistry for Engineers |
| MLE1101 | Introductory Materials Science & Engineering |
Table 3.2.8d: List of ISE
Electives
ISE
Technical Electives# |
Approved
Technical Electives |
SYSTEMS ANALYTICS (A) |
IE4210 Operations Research II |
MA4262 Game Theory |
IE4230 Quality Engineering II |
MA3262 Mathematical Modeling |
IE4230 Decision Modeling and Risk Analysis |
MA3236 Non-Linear Programming |
IE4239 Selected Topics in Quality Engineering |
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Alorithms |
| |
ST4237 Probability Theory I |
| |
ST4231 Computer Intensive Statistical Methods |
| |
ST4240 Data Mining |
SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT (B) |
IE4240 Project Management |
MT4002 Technology Management Strategy |
IE4242 Cost Analysis and Management |
MT5002 Management of Industrial R&D |
IE4249 Selected Topics in Engineering
Management |
|
IE4250 System Dynamics Modeling |
|
IE4259 Selected Topics in Systems Engineering |
|
IE4251 Process Analysis and Redesign |
|
IE5121 Quality Planning and Management¬ |
|
IE5213 Service Innovation and Management¬ |
|
IE5301 Human Factors in Engineering and
Design¬ |
|
SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS |
Logistics & Supply Chain
Systems (C) |
IE3120 Manufacturing Logistics |
TP5026 Transportation Management & Policy |
IE4220 Supply Chain Modeling |
CE5205 Transportation Planning |
IE4229 Selected Topics in Logistics |
EC3386 Port Economics |
IE5108 Facility Layout and Location¬ |
EC3382 Transport Economics I |
| |
EC3385 Maritime and Shipping Economics |
Economic
and Service Systems (D) |
IE4242 Cost Analysis and Management |
QF3101 Investment Instruments: Theory &
Computation |
IE4244 Energy: Security, Competitiveness and
Sustainability |
QF4102 Financial Modeling |
| |
QF4201 Financial Time Series: Theory &
Computation |
| |
EC3101 Microeconomic Analysis I |
| |
EC3102 Microeconomic Analysis II |
| |
EC3332 Money and Banking I |
| |
EC3333 Financial Economics I |
Students are to
select 6 modules from this list to satisfy the ISE Electives requirement with:
- at least four ISE (IExxx) modules (left
coloum)
- at least one module from (A), one
module from (B), and oen module from either (C) or (D)
#IE4299 Selected
Topics in Industrial Engineering can be categorized in either (A), (B), (C) or
(D), depending on the selected topic offered.
The
recommended semester schedule for ISE students is presented in Table 3.2.8e
Table 3.2.8e: Recommended
Semester Schedule
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
Basket of Science Modules |
4 |
IE2140 Engineering
Economy |
4 |
CS1010E Programming
Methodology |
4 |
EG1531 Critical
Thinking and Writing |
4 |
ST1131+ Introduction
to Statistics |
4 |
Basket of Engineering Modules |
3/4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
ST2131 Probability |
4 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
19/20 |
MA1505 Mathematics
I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics
II |
4 |
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
IE2110 Operations
Research I |
4 |
IE2100 Probability
Models with Applications |
4 |
IE2101 Introduction to Systems
Thinking |
4 |
IE2130 Quality
Engineering I |
4 |
CS1020E Data
Structures and Algorithms |
4 |
IE2150 Human
Factors Engineering |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
CS2103# Software
Engineering |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
| |
|
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
| |
|
Sub-total |
24 |
Sub-total |
20 |
|
|
# Refer to the School of Computing curriculum.
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
IE3100R Systems Design
Project |
4 |
IE3100R Systems Design
Project (Cont’d) |
4 |
IE3101 Statistics for Engineering
Applications |
4 |
IE4xxx ISE Elective Module 2 |
4 |
IE3110 Simulation |
5 |
IE4xxx ISE
Elective Module 3 |
4 |
| |
|
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
IE4xxx ISE Elective Module 1 |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM* |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Sub-total |
20 |
|
|
** Students taking EG3601 Industrial Attachment are
allowed to take up to two modules in the evening, subject to approval.
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
IE4100 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
IE4100 B.Eng. Dissertation
(Cont’d) |
6 |
IE4xxx ISE
Elective Module 4 |
4 |
IE4xxx ISE
Elective Module 6 |
4 |
IE4xxx ISE
Elective Module 5 |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/SS/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
22 |
Sub-total |
18 |
3.2.9 Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Science and
Engineering)
At
the undergraduate level, the Department of Materials Science & Engineering
offers a four-year engineering curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Engineering
degree in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). This is a professional
engineering programme, which prepares students for work as a Materials Engineer
in different industries and for further study for postgraduate degrees.
This
programme consists of many components – University Level Requirements,
Unrestrictive Electives, Faculty Requirements and Major Requirements, in order
to provide a broad education. The Faculty and Major Requirements are
well-balanced in science, general engineering, and materials science and
engineering. MSE graduates will have a solid science foundation, basic
engineering background and sound knowledge in materials science and
engineering. The Department offers two certified specialisations of Polymeric
and Biomedical Materials and Nanostructured Materials/Nanotechnology.
The following are the
requirements for the degree of B.Eng. (Materials Science and Engineering):
• Students in the B.Eng. (Materials Science
and Engineering) Programme are required to complete a minimum of 160 MCs with a
CAP ≥ 2.0 to graduate from the programme.
• 160 MCs will have to be earned by taking
modules in accordance with Table 3.2.9a.
• Students must pass at least four
technical electives from Table 3.2.9b.
• A student may obtain a specialisation
certificate in Polymeric and Biomedical Materials or Nanostructured
Materials/Nanotechnology by reading four modules from the respective group
(Table 3.2.9b). The certificate will be issued by the Department.
• Satisfy all other requirements as
prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering or the University.
• A student must also satisfy other
additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering or
the University.
Table
3.2.9a: Summary of MSE Module Requirements and Credits
Modular Requirements |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General
Education Modules (GEM)
(at
least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore
Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth:
Modules Outside Student’s Faculty |
8 |
Unrestricted Elective MODULES |
20 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty Requirements: |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
English* |
- |
Foundation Requirements: |
23 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE** |
4 |
PC1432 Physics IIE** |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
CS1010E Programming
Methodology |
4 |
Major Requirements |
|
MSE Core Modules**** |
56 |
CM1111 Basic Inorganic Chemistry*** |
4 |
CM1121 Basic Organic Chemistry or CM1501 Organic
Chemistry for Engineers*** |
4 |
MLE2101 Introduction
to Structure of Materials |
4 |
MLE2102 Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams |
4 |
MLE2103 Phase Transformation and Kinetics |
4 |
MLE2104 Mechanical Properties of Materials |
4 |
MLE2105 Electronic Properties of Materials |
4 |
MLE2106 Metallic Materials and Processing |
3 |
MLE2107 Ceramic Materials and Processing |
3 |
2nd Year
Materials Laboratory |
- |
MLE3101 Materials Characterisation |
4 |
MLE3102 Degradation
and Failure of Materials |
4 |
MLE3103 Materials Design and Selection |
4 |
MLE3104 Polymeric and Composite Materials |
3 |
MLE3105 Dielectric and Magnetic Materials |
3 |
BN3301 Introduction to Biomaterials |
4 |
3rd Year Materials Laboratory |
- |
Elective Modules |
15 |
Projects Modules (Design and Final Year Projects): |
16 |
MLE4101 B.Eng. Dissertation
(over two semesters) |
12 |
MLE4102 Design Project |
4 |
Total |
160 |
* Students who have not passed or been exempted from
the Qualifying English Test at the time of admissions to the Faculty will have
to read ES1000 and/or ES1102. This will be decided by CELC.
** Bridging
Module: Students without A-Level pass in Physics must read PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics I and PC1222
Fundamentals of Physics II as a prerequisite for PC1431 and PC1432.
*** Bridging
Module: Students without A-level pass in Chemistry must read CM1417
Fundamentals of Chemistry as a prerequisite for CM1111 and CM1121 or
CM1501.
**** The
relevant departments reserve the right to decide the modules to be offered in
any given semester.
Table
3.2.9b: MSE Elective Modules***
POLYMERIC AND BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(Four
modules from this group are required for the specialisation)
| MLE4201 | Advanced Materials Characterisation |
| MLE4202 | Selected advanced Topics on Polymers |
| MLE4203 | Polymeric Biomedical Materials |
| ME4253 | Biomaterials Engineering |
| BN4109 | Special topics in Bioengineering |
| BN4301 | Principles of Tissue Engineering |
| CM4266 | Current Topics in Materials Chemistry |
| PC4268 | Biophysical Instrumentation and Biomolecular Electronics |
NANOSTRUCTURED
MATERIALS & NANOTECHNOLOGY
(Four modules from
this group are required for the specialisation)
| MLE4201 | Advanced Materials Characterisation |
| MLE4204 | Synthesis and Growth of Nanostructures |
| MLE4205 | Theory & Modelling of Material Properties |
| MLE4206 | Current topics on Nanomaterials |
| MLE4208 | Photovoltaic Materials |
| PC4253 | Thin film Technology |
| CN4223R | Microelectronic Thin Films |
OTHER ELECTIVE MODULES
| MLE4207 | Growth Aspects of Semiconductor |
| MLE4209 | Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
| EE4411 | Silicon Processing Technology |
| EE4401 | Optoelectronics |
| CN4217R | Processing of Microelectronic Materials |
| PC4258 | Advanced Photonic |
| CN4203R | Polymer Engineering |
| CN5251 | Membrane Science and Technology |
| ME4283 | Micro-fabrication Process |
| ME4293 | Microelectronics Packing |
The recommended semester schedules for
Direct Entry Materials Science and Engineering students and Common Engineering
students are presented in Table 3.2.9c and Table 3.2.9d respectively.
For a Common
Engineering Entry student, EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials is counted
towards Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs). It is recommended, that a Common
Engineering Entry student may read 16 MCs from Technical Electives (4 modules
of 4 MCs) instead of 15 MCs as required (without reading an extra module).
Table 3.2.9c: Recommended Semester Schedule for Direct Entry MSE
Students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE ** |
4 |
PC1432 Physics IIE ** |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
Singapore Studies
Module |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
ES1102 English for Academic Purposes |
- |
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
CM1501 Organic
Chemistry for Engineers or
CM1121 Basic
Organic Chemistry *** |
4 |
MLE2103 Phase
Transformation and Kinetics |
4 |
CM1111 Basic
Inorganic Chemistry *** |
4 |
MLE2104 Mechanical
Properties of Materials |
4 |
MLE2101 Structure
of Materials |
4 |
MLE2105 Electronic
Properties of Materials |
4 |
MLE2102 Thermodynamics
and Phase Diagrams |
4 |
MLE3101 Materials
Characterisation |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
2nd Year MSE
Laboratory |
- |
2nd Year MSE Laboratory |
- |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
MLE2106 Metallic Materials |
3 |
EG3601 Industrial Attachment / UEMs ++ |
12 |
MLE2107 Ceramic Materials |
3 |
|
|
MLE3102 Degradation and Failure of Materials |
4 |
|
|
MLE3103 Materials Design and Selection |
4 |
|
|
MLE3104 Polymeric and Composite Materials |
3 |
|
|
MLE3105 Dielectric and Magnetic Materials |
3 |
|
|
3rd Year MSE Laboratory |
- |
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
12 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
MLE4101 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
MLE4101 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
MLE4102 Design Project |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
MSE Elective 1 |
4 |
MSE Elective 3 |
3 |
MSE Elective 2 |
4 |
MSE Elective 4 |
4 |
BN3301 Introduction to Biomaterials |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
Sub-total |
25 |
Sub-total |
24 |
Total MCs |
|
|
160 |
** Bridging Module:
Students without A-Level pass in Physics must read PC1221
Fundamentals of Physics I and PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II as a
prerequisite for PC1431 and PC1432.
*** Bridging Module:
Students without A-level pass in Chemistry must read CM1417
Fundamentals of Chemistry as a prerequisite for CM1111 and CM1121 or
CM1501.
++ Students are strongly
recommended to take EG3601 Industrial Attachment (IA), which is counted towards
UEM requirements.
For the students who are not going for IA, please take minimum 12 MCs
(e.g. 3 UEMs of 4 MCs each) instead of IA as required.
Table 3.2.9d: Recommended Semester Schedule for Common Engineering Entry
MSE Students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics
IE ** |
4 |
PC1432 Physics IIE ** |
4 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
Singapore Study Module |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
ES1102 English for Academic Purposes |
- |
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
CM1501 Organic
Chemistry for Engineers or
CM1121 Basic
Organic Chemistry *** |
4 |
MLE2103 Phase
Transformation and Kinetics |
4 |
CM1111 Basic
Inorganic Chemistry *** |
4 |
MLE2104 Mechanical
Properties of Materials |
4 |
MLE2101 Structure
of Materials |
4 |
MLE2105 Electronic
Properties of Materials |
4 |
MLE2102 Thermodynamics
and Phase Diagrams |
4 |
MLE3101 Materials
Characterisation |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
2nd Year MSE
Laboratory |
- |
2nd Year MSE Laboratory |
- |
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
MLE2106 Metallic Materials |
3 |
EG3601 Industrial Attachment / UEMs ++ |
12 |
MLE2107 Ceramic Materials |
3 |
|
|
MLE3102 Degradation and Failure of Materials |
4 |
|
|
MLE3103 Materials Design and Selection |
4 |
|
|
MLE3104 Polymeric and Composite Materials |
3 |
|
|
MLE3105 Dielectric and Magnetic Materials |
3 |
|
|
3rd Year MSE Laboratory |
- |
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
12 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
MLE4101 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
MLE4101 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
MLE4102 Design Project |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
MSE Elective 1 |
4 |
MSE Elective 3 |
3 |
MSE Elective 2 |
4 |
MSE Elective 4 |
4 |
BN3301 Introduction to Biomaterials |
4 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
GEM/Breadth/UEM |
4 |
Sub-total |
25 |
Sub-total |
24 |
Total
MCs |
160 |
** Bridging Module:
Students without A-Level pass in Physics must read PC1221
Fundamentals of Physics I and PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II as a
prerequisite for PC1431 and PC1432.
***Bridging Module:
Students without A-Level pass in Chemistry must read CM1417
Fundamentals of Chemistry as a prerequisite for CM1111 and CM1121 or
CM1501.
++ Students are strongly
recommended to take EG3601 Industrial Attachment (IA), which is counted towards
UEM requirements.
For the students who are not going for IA, please take at least 12 MCs
(e.g. 3 UEMs of 4 MCs each) instead of IA as required.
3.2.10 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
The
undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum has evolved over the years to
meet the challenges of technological development and industry. It emphasises
the fundamentals of the engineering sciences as well as applications relevant
to the prevailing industries. The students undergo a rigorous course of
training in science and mathematics in their first year with the Faculty. In
the four semesters following that, the students are given a strong foundation
in all the principal areas of mechanical engineering sciences, namely: Applied
Mechanics, Control, Electrical Engineering, Fluids Engineering, Manufacturing,
Materials and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Engineers exercise their
creativity through the innovative products that they design. Design is hence an
integral part of the mechanical engineering curriculum. In addition to the
teaching of mechanical design principles, students are also taught
computer-aided design and analysis (CAD/CAM) with the aid of state-of-the-art
computer software and hardware. In the fifth and sixth semesters, students are
given a design-and-build project on a group basis. The project provides
learning opportunities for the students in integrative skills, and develops
innovation, teamwork and communication skills. From the sixth semester onwards,
the students are offered a wide-range of technical electives. They may choose a
combination of elective modules to suit their individual interests or they may
apply to the Department to enrol in one of the following specialisations:
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Biomechanical Engineering
• Energy and Thermal Process Engineering
• Materials Engineering in Design
• Mechatronics
• Micro Systems Technology
• Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
• Precision Engineering
• Product Design
Enrolment
in a specialisation is subject to approval of the Head of Department. The
students are also required to undertake a research-based project leading to a
B.Eng. Dissertation in the last two semesters. The project enhances the
capacity of the students for critical thinking and self-motivated learning, and
trains them in research methodology. The independent study elective modules
provide further opportunities for interested students to be engaged on project
and research-based work.
The curriculum also
features an enhanced breadth component comprising Breadth modules, General
Education Modules (GEMs) and Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs). These are
intended to broaden the outlook of the students and develop broad-based skills
that complement the professional training of the programme. At the same time,
they also afford students greater scope and flexibility to tailor their
learning to suit their individual needs for depth and breadth, and even to
pursue their personal interest beyond the confines of their chosen major.
In addition to the
aforementioned specialisations, which may be read as part of the B.Eng.
programme, students may also apply to read a minor in conjunction with the main
degree. This will require the students to offer additional modules as
stipulated by the requirements of the minor programme. The available minor
programmes are listed in the relevant sections of this bulletin.
The Mechanical
Engineering programme at NUS prepares its graduates well for challenging and
rewarding careers in all phases of productive industrial activity extending
from research to design, development and manufacturing. Our graduates are much
sought after in a broad spectrum of industry covering:
• General Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials
• Aerospace
• Automation and Control
• Defence
• Precision Engineering
• Semiconductor Manufacturing and Testing
• Thermal and Power Engineering
• Design, Testing and Consulting services
The B.Eng.
(Mechanical Engineering) degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Board (EAB) in Singapore and is recognised by the signatories of the Washington
Accord (http://www.washingtonaccord.org/). The B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering)
degree is also internationally recognised for admission to graduate studies in
all the major universities around the world.
Students in the
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) programme are required to
satisfy the following requirements to graduate from the course:
• Complete a minimum of 161 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.0.
• Pass
the modules in accordance with Table 3.2.10a.
• Pass
at least 20 MCs equivalent of technical elective modules as listed in Table
3.2.10b. Students may, subject to approval of the Head of Department, offer up
to two ME5-Level technical modules in lieu of two of the technical electives
• Subject to approval of the Head of
Department, students may enrol in one of the following specialisations when
they have completed a minimum of 100 MCs of the programme requirements:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Energy and Thermal Process Engineering
- Materials Engineering in Design
- Mechatronics
- Micro Systems Technology
- Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
- Precision Engineering
- Product Design
• To qualify
for a specialisation, a student must pass at least three modules from the
chosen area of specialisation as given in Table 3.2.10c. Students in a
specialisation programme are required to do their final-year dissertation (12 MCs) in an area related to the specialisation. For updated information
on Specialisation programmes, please refer to http://www.me.nus.edu.sg/student_under_mec_spec.php
Students
should not read more than 60 MCs of Level-1000 modules towards their degree
requirements.
Table
3.2.10a: Summary of ME Modular
Requirements and Credits (For student intakes from AY2011/12 onwards)
MODULAR REQUIREMENTS |
MCs |
University Level Requirements |
20 |
General Education Modules (GEM)
(at least one from Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences) |
8 |
Singapore Studies (SS) Module |
4 |
Breadth: Modules Outside Student’s Faculty |
8 |
Unrestricted Elective MODULES** |
20 |
Programme Requirements |
|
Faculty
Requirements |
10 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
English* |
- |
Foundation
Requirements |
23 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
Mechanical
Engineering Major Requirements |
|
ME Core Subjects: |
41 |
ME2113 Mechanics of Materials I |
3 |
ME2114 Mechanics of Materials II |
3 |
ME2121 Engineering Thermodynamics |
3 |
ME2134 Fluid Mechanics I |
4 |
ME2135 Fluid Mechanics II |
4 |
ME2142 Feedback Control Systems |
4 |
ME2143 Sensors and Actuators |
4 |
ME2151 Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Materials |
4 |
ME3112 Mechanics of Machines |
4 |
ME3122 Heat Transfer |
4 |
ME3162 Manufacturing Processes |
4 |
ME Design and
Project Modules: |
27 |
ME2101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Design |
4 |
ME2103 Engineering Visualisation and Modelling |
3 |
ME3101 Mechanical Systems Design I |
4 |
ME3102 Mechanical Systems Design II |
4 |
ME4101 B.Eng. Dissertation
(Over 2 semesters) |
12 |
ME Electives: |
|
Technical Electives
(from Table 3.2.10b) |
20 |
Total |
161 |
* Students who have not passed or been
exempted from the Qualifying English Test at the time of admission to the
Faculty will have to read ES1000 and/or ES1102. This will be decided by CELC.
Table 3.2.10b: ME
Technical Electives Modules
Applied Mechanics
| ME3211 | Mechanics of Solids |
| ME4211 | Applied Mechanics |
| ME4212 | Aircraft Structures |
| ME4213 | Vibration Theory and Applications |
| ME4214 | Vehicle Dynamics |
Control and
Mechatronics
| ME3241 | Microprocessor Applications |
| ME3242 | Industrial Automation |
| ME4241 | Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control |
| ME4245 | Robot Kinematics, Dynamics and Control |
| ME4246 | Linear Systems |
| ME5405◊ | Machine Vision |
| EE4305 | Introduction to Fuzzy/Neural Systems |
Fluid Mechanics
| ME3232 | Compressible Flow |
| ME3233 | Unsteady Flow in Fluid Systems |
| ME4231 | Aerodynamics and Propulsion |
| ME4233 | Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
| ME4234 | Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
Manufacturing
| ME3261 | Computer aided Design and Manufacturing |
| ME3263 | Design for Manufacturing and Assembly |
| ME4261 | Tool Engineering |
| ME4262 | Automation in Manufacturing |
| ME4263 | Fundamentals of Product Development |
| ME4264 | Automobile Design and Engineering |
| ME4265 | Automotive Body and Chassis Engineering |
Materials Science
| ME3251 | Materials for Engineers |
| ME4251 | Thermal Engineering of Materials |
| ME4253 | Biomaterials Engineering |
| ME4254 | Materials in Engineering Design |
| ME4255 | Materials Failure |
Micro Systems Technology
| ME3281 | Microsystems Design and Applications |
| ME4283 | Micro fabrication Processes |
| ME4284 | Micro Sensors and Micro Actuators |
| ME4285 | Modelling and Simulation in MST |
Thermodynamics
| ME3221 | Energy Conversion Processes |
| ME4223 | Thermal Environmental Engineering |
| ME4225 | Industrial Heat Transfer |
| ME4226 | Energy and Thermal Systems Analysis |
| ME4227 | Internal Combustion Engine |
Multidisciplinary
| ME3291 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
| ME4291 | Finite Elements Analysis |
| ME4293 | Microelectronics Packaging |
| MA3501 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering |
Others
| ME3000 | Independent Study 1 |
| ME3001 | Independent Study 2 |
| ME4105 | Specialisation Study Module |
| ME4106 | Special Topics |
Table 3.2.10c: Technical Electives Modules
for ME Specialisations
Aeronautical Engineering
| ME3232 | Compressible Flow |
| ME3233 | Unsteady Flow in Fluid Systems |
| ME4212 | Aircraft Structures |
| ME4231 | Aerodynamics and Propulsion |
| ME4233 | Computational Methods in Fluids Mechanics |
| ME4234 | Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
| ME4241 | Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control |
| ME4291 | Finite Element Analysis |
Automotive Engineering
| ME3251 | Materials for Engineers |
| ME3261 | Computer aided Design and Manufacturing |
| ME3263 | Design for Manufacturing and Assembly |
| ME4227 | Internal Combusion Engine |
| ME4254 | Materials in Engineering Design |
| ME4255 | Materials Failure |
| ME4262 | Automation in Manufacturing |
Biomechanical Engineering
| ME4245 | Robot Kinematics, Dynamics and Control |
| ME4253 | Biomaterials Engineering |
| ME4284 | Micro sensors and Micro actuators |
| ME5405◊ | Machine Vision |
| BN4201† | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics (Prerequisites will be waived) |
| BN4202† | Biofluid Dynamics |
| BN4301† | Principles of Tissue Engineering
(Prerequisite: BN3301. This will be waived if students have taken ME4253 Biomaterials Engineering) |
| BN4403† | Cellular Bioengineering (Prerequisites LSM2103) |
| BN4404† | Biomicroelectromechanical Systems – BioMEMS |
Energy and Thermal
Process Engineering
| ME3221 | Energy Conversion Processes |
| ME4223 | Thermal Environmental Engineering |
| ME4225 | Industrial Heat Transfer |
| ME4226 | Energy and Thermal Systems Analysis |
| ME4231 | Aerodynamics and Propulsion |
Materials Engineering In Design
| ME3251 | Materials for Engineers |
| ME4251 | Thermal Engineering of Materials |
| ME4253 | Biomaterials Engineering |
| ME4254 | Materials in Engineering Design (Required module) |
| ME4255 | Materials Failure |
| ME5502◊ | Engineering Plastics and Composite Materials |
| CN4217R† | Processing of Electronic Materials |
| MST5002†◊ | Materials Characterisation |
Mechatronics
| ME3241 | Microprocessor Applications |
| ME3242 | Industrial Automation |
| ME4245 | Robot Kinematics, Dynamics and Control |
| ME4246 | Linear Systems |
| ME5405◊ | Machine Vision |
| EE4305† | Introduction to Fuzzy/Neural Systems |
Micro Systems Technology
| ME3281 | Microsystems Design and Applications |
| ME4283 | Micro fabrication Processes |
| ME4284 | Micro sensors and Micro actuators |
| ME4285 | Modelling and Simulation in MST |
| ME4291 | Finite Element Analysis |
| ME4293 | Microelectronics Packaging |
| CN4216R† | Electronic Materials Science (Prerequisites ME2151) |
| CN4217R† | Processing of Microelectronic Materials (Prerequisites ME2151) |
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
| ME3211 | Mechanics of Solids |
| ME3232 | Compressible Flow |
| ME3233 | Unsteady Flow in Fluid Systems |
| ME4213 | Vibration Theory and Applications |
| ME4245 | Robot Kinematics, Dynamics and Control |
| ME4254 | Materials in Engineering Design |
| ME4261 | Tool Engineering |
| ME5506◊ | Corrosion of Materials |
| ESE5901†◊ | Environmental Technology |
| GE3880A† | Topics in Petroleum Geoscience (Required module) |
| OT5102†◊ | Oil and Gas Technology |
| OT5301†◊ | Subsea Systems Engineering |
Precision Engineering
| ME3261 | Computer aided Design and Manufacturing |
| ME3263 | Design for Manufacturing and Assembly |
| ME4261 | Tool Engineering |
| ME4262 | Automation in Manufacturing |
| ME4283 | Micro fabrication Processes |
Product Design
One (1) module from:
| ME3261 | Computer aided Design and Manufacturing |
| ME3263 | Design for Manufacturing and Assembly |
| ME4254 | Materials in Engineering Design |
Two (2) modules from:
| IE4239† | Selected Topics in Quality Engineering: Reliability for Design and Manufacturing |
| IE5002† | Applied Engineering Statistics |
| IE5208† | Systems Approach to Project Management |
| IE5301† | Human Factors in Engineering and Design |
| ME5610†◊ | Product Development |
| ME5611†◊ | Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing |
| ME5612†◊ | Computer Aided Product Development |
† Subject to acceptance by the offering department.
◊ Stage 4 status and a CAP
of more than 3.5 are needed in order to read Level-5000 modules.
If students withdraw from the
specialisation, non ME modules (e.g. CN4216R, CN4217R, etc.) done to satisfy the specialisation
requirement CANNOT be used to fulfil the ME Technical Elective requirement.
Students may use these modules to fulfil the Unrestricted Elective Modules
(UEMs) only (mapping the modules to any other modules required for graduation
is not allowed). Students must take approved Technical Elective modules (refer
to Table 3.2.10b) to replace the non-ME modules if they fail to fulfil the ME
Technical Elective requirement upon withdrawal from the specialisation.
The recommended semester schedule for ME
students is presented in Table 3.2.10d and 3.2.10e. The scheduling of the modules is a guide and
may be subject to changes without prior notice.
Table 3.2.10d: Recommended Semester Schedule for ME students
Modules |
MCs |
Modules |
MCs |
Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing |
4 |
CS1010E Programming Methodology |
4 |
EG1108 Electrical Engineering |
3 |
EG1109 Statics and Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
Breadth 1* |
4 |
SS* |
4 |
GEM B* |
4 |
| |
|
|
|
Sub-total |
20 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Semester 3 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
ME2103 Engineering Visualisation and Modelling |
3 |
ME2101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Design |
4 |
ME2113 Mechanics of Materials I |
3 |
ME2114 Mechanics of Materials II |
3 |
ME2121 Engineering Thermodynamics |
3 |
ME2135 Fluid Mechanics II |
4 |
ME2134 Fluid Mechanics I |
4 |
ME2143 Sensors and Actuators |
4 |
ME2151 Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Materials |
4 |
Breadth 2* |
4 |
GEM* |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
21 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Semester 5 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
ME2142 Feedback Control Systems |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ME3101 Mechanical Systems Design I |
4 |
ME3102 Mechanical System Design II |
4 |
ME3112 Mechanics of Machines |
4 |
ME Technical
Elective 1 |
4 |
ME3122 Heat Transfer |
4 |
ME Technical Elective 2 |
4 |
ME3162 Manufacturing Processes |
4 |
ES2331 Communicating Engineering # (fulfils Unrestricted Elective Module 1) |
4 |
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations |
3 |
|
|
Sub-total |
23 |
Sub-total |
19 |
Semester 7 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
ME4101 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
ME4101 B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
ME Technical Elective 3 |
4 |
ME Technical Elective 5 |
4 |
ME Technical Elective 4 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 4 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 2 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 5 |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 3 |
4 |
|
|
Sub-total |
22 |
Sub-total |
18 |
Total MCs |
161 |
*These ULR modules
(GEM, SS, and Breadth) can be read in any semester. Breadth modules are strictly modules read
outside the student’s faculty.
# ES1531 is a pre-requisite of ES2331. For more details, please refer to the section on English Language Mdoules at http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/MS_timetable_sem1_1213.html#3
Table 3.2.10e: Recommended Semester Schedule for ME Students with an
accredited Polytechnic Diploma
Year 2 |
Semester 3 |
MCs |
Semester 4 |
MCs |
MA1301 Introductory Mathematics (fulfils Breadth) |
4 |
MA1505 Mathematics I |
4 |
ME2103 Engineering Visualisation and Modelling |
3 |
PC1431 Physics IE |
4 |
ME2151 Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Materials |
3 |
ME2143 Sensors and Actuators |
4 |
ME2113 Mechanics of Materials I |
4 |
ME2101 Fundamentals of
Mechanical Design |
4 |
ME3162 Manufacturing
Processes |
4 |
ME2114 Mechanics of Materials II |
3 |
Sub-Total |
18 |
|
19 |
Year 3 |
Semester 5 |
4 |
Semester 6 |
MCs |
MA1506 Mathematics II |
4 |
EG2401 Engineering Professionalism |
3 |
ME2121 Engineering
Thermodynamics |
3 |
ME2135 Fluid
Mechanics II |
4 |
ME2142 Feedback Control Systems |
4 |
ME3102 Mechanical
Systems Design II |
4 |
ME2134 Fluid
Mechanics I |
4 |
ME
Technical Elective 1 |
4 |
ME3101 Mechanical
Systems Design I |
4 |
SS* |
4 |
ME3112 Mechanics
of Machines |
4 |
GEM* |
4 |
Sub-Total |
23 |
Sub-Total |
23 |
|
Year 4 |
Semester 7 |
MCs |
Semester 8 |
MCs |
ME4101A B.Eng. Dissertation |
6 |
ME4101A B.Eng. Dissertation (cont’d) |
6 |
ME3122 Heat
Transfer |
4 |
Unrestricted Elective Module 1 |
4 |
ME Technical
Elective 2 |
4 |
ME
Technical Elective 4 |
4 |
ME Technical
Elective 3 |
4 |
ME
Technical Elective 5 |
4 |
ES2331 Communicating Engineering # (fulfills Unrestricted Elective Module 1) |
4 |
|
|
| Sub-Total |
22 |
Sub-Total |
18 |
~Please note that this semester schedule
is only recommended, you need not adhere strictly to this schedule.
*These ULR modules
(GEM, SS, Breadth) can be read in any semester.
# ES1531 is a pre-requisite of ES2331. Poly students exempted from ES1531 are required to read either ES1102 and/or ES1000 based on thier QET results. The latter basic English modules will be considered equivalent to the pre-requisite to the ES2331 for poly students. For more details, please refer to the section on English Modules at http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/MS_timetable_sem1_1213.html
3.3 Minor Programmes
A Minor Programme is a coherent course of
study which provides significant depth in a certain area outside the student’s
discipline. Due to limited places in each programme, each student is only
allowed to read one Minor Programme.
The Modular Credits
(MCs) requirements for a Minor Program should not be less than 24 MCs. Where
there exists a substantial equivalence in the modules, departments may grant
double counting of MCs from the major requirements (up to a maximum of 8 MCs)
towards the MCs requirement in the Minor Program. A student may use up to 20
MCs to satisfy the Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs) and another 8 MCs from
the Breadth component of the University Level Requirement. If a student is
unable to double count the minor modules towards his Breadth or UEM, he/she
will take them on top of the 160 MCs graduation requirement. The Minor modules
will be graded and the Cumulative Average Point (CAP) will be counted towards
degree classification. The Minor Programme will be reflected in the student’s
academic transcript. For more information on these programmes and other minor
programmes, please refer to:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/programs/minor.html
The following Minor Programmes are offered
by the Faculty of Engineering:
3.3.1 Minor in Bioengineering (hosted by the Department of Bioengineering)
Bioengineering is a
discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine. It
improves human health through inter disciplinary integration of the engineering
sciences with the biomedical sciences. Bioengineering forms part of the Life
Sciences, which is fast becoming a strategic area of economic development in
Singapore. The aim of this minor is to enable students to understand how the
principles and tools of traditional engineering fields, such as mechanical,
materials, electrical, and chemical engineering, can be applied in biology and
medicine. It will be suited to students who wish to pursue further career
opportunities in hospitals and health care
centres, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and biomaterials
industries. More details of the programme can be found at the Division of
Bioengineering website:
http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/edu/
ugrad/minor.htm
Only Stage 2 engineering students are
eligible to apply for the Minor in Bioengineering Programme. The intake for the
programme is in January each year.
Requirements:
To satisfy the
Minor in Bioengineering, the students are required to fulfil at least 24 MCs
and read at least ONE module from each of the following three options:
Bioengineering Option |
Life Science Option+ |
Engineering Electives
Option |
BN2101 Principles of Bioengineering (Compulsory) |
LSM1102 Molecular Genetics |
CE3143 Wastewater Microbiology |
BN3401 Biomedical Electronics & Systems |
LSM1104 General Physiology |
CE4257 Linear Finite Element Analysis |
BN3402 Bio Analytical Methods in Bioengineering |
LSM1202+ Human Anatomy |
CN4208 Biochemical Engineering |
BN4201 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics |
LSM1401* Fundamentals of
Biochemistry |
CN4210 Membrane Science and Engineering |
BN4202 Biofluid Dynamics |
LSM2101 Metabolism and Regulation |
CN4241R Engineering Principles for Drug
Delivery |
BN4203 Rehabilitation Engineering |
LSM2102 Molecular Biology |
EE3101 Digital Signal Processing |
BN4301 Principles of Tissue Engineering |
LSM2103 Cell Biology |
EE3206 Intro to Computer Vision and Image Processing |
BN4402 Electrophysiology |
LSM2241 Introductory Bioinformatics |
EE4605
Bio‐Instrumentation and Signal Analysis |
BN4403 Cellular Bioengineering |
LSM2202A Experimental Molecular and Cell Biology |
EE4601 Sensors for Biomedical Applications |
BN4404 Biomicroelectromechanical Systems –
BioMEMs |
LSM3241 Bioinformatics and Biocomputing |
EE4602 Bioelectronics |
BN4406 Biophotonics and Bioimaging |
PY1105 Physiology I |
EE4603 Biomedical Imaging Systems |
| |
|
ME4233 Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
| |
|
ME4253 Biomaterials
Engineering |
| |
|
ME4291 Finite Elements Analysis |
* Students reading LSM1401 are NOT permitted to read LSM1101 and vice
versa.
+ No more than three Level-1000 modules should be read.
3.3.2 Minor in Engineering Materials
[Administered
jointly by the Faculty of Engineering (Department of Materials Science &
Engineering) and the Faculty of Science]
Engineering materials have played a key
role in shaping the evolution of the industry in the past. All the more so, in
recent times, materials played a catalytic role in influencing the
technological advancement and economic growth of nations. It is not a
coincidence that the most advanced nations of the world are also most advanced
in the know-how of materials, which ranges from synthetic to biological
materials. Rapid strides in advancement in cutting-edge technologies, whether
related to life sciences such as in biomaterials, or engineering such as in
thin films, are dependent on the further growth in the knowledge related to
materials. Some of the materials-sensitive technologies include Bioengineering,
Nanotechnology, Information Technology and Wafer Level Packaging. In order to
align ourselves with most of the leading economies and universities of the
world, it is imperative that we create a network of programmes that drive our
students into the exotic world of engineering materials.
The objectives of this multidisciplinary
minor programme are as follows:
• To equip students with the fundamentals related
to engineering materials, placing particular emphasis on advanced materials,
design, manufacturing and processes,
• To enable students to be more aware of the
behaviour of materials in engineering applications, and
• To enable students to select the materials
for various engineering applications.
Requirements
To satisfy the Minor
in Engineering Materials, a student must read materials related modules
equivalent to at least 24 MCs, including the 8 MCs earned from the two core
modules [((MLE1101 or ME2151) and MLE2101))], and at least two advanced
elective modules (Level-3000 and Level-4000). In addition, the student has to select one of three
tracks offered, namely, Biomedical and Polymeric Materials, Electronic
Materials, and Structural Materials. Modules to be taken, other than the core
modules, must be selected from the basket of modules listed under the
appropriate track:
Biomedical
and Polymeric Materials
| BN3301 | Introduction to Biomaterials |
| BN4301 | Principles of Tissue Engineering |
| CN4203 | Polymer Engineering |
| CM3264 | Petroleum and Industrial Organics |
| CM4262 | Advanced Materials Characterisation Techniques |
| CM4264 | Speciality Polymers: Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications |
| CM4265 | Polymer Blends and Composites |
| MLE3104 | Polymeric and Composite Materials |
| MLE4202 | Selected Advanced Topics on Polymers |
| MLE4203 | Polymeric Biomedical Materials |
| ME4253 | Biomaterials Engineering |
Electronic
Materials
| CM3263 | Chemistry of Semiconductors |
| CN4216 | Electronic Materials Science |
| CN4217 | Processing of Microelectronic Materials |
| CN4223 | Microelectronic Thin Films |
| EE4411 | Silicon Processing Technology |
| MLE2105 | Electronic Properties of Materials |
| MLE3105 | Dielectric and Magnetic Materials |
| MLE4207 | Growth Aspects of Semiconductors |
| PC3235 | Solid State Physics 1 |
| PC3241 | Solid State Devices |
| PC3242 | Physics of Semiconductor Processing |
| PC4240 | Solid State Physics 2 |
| PC4253 | Thin Film Technology |
| PC4259 | Surface Physics |
| PC4264 | Advanced Solid State Devices |
Structural Materials
| CE2164 | Structural Design and Materials |
| CE3166 | CE Materials and Structural Steel Systems |
| CE5604 | Advanced Concrete Technology |
| ME3251 | Materials for Engineers |
| ME4251 | Thermal Engineering of Materials |
| ME4254 | Materials in Engineering Design |
| ME4255 | Materials Failure |
| MLE2102 | Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams |
| MLE2104 | Mechanical Properties of Materials |
| MLE2106 | Metallic Materials and Processing |
| MLE2107 | Ceramic Materials and Processing |
| PC4259 | Surface Physics |
More details on the program can be found
at:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/minor/materials
3.3.3 Minor in Management of Technology (hosted by the
Division of Engineering & Technology Management)
Technology plays a key role in the growth
of a business. The Minor in Management of Technology (MOT) aims to bridge the
gap between engineering and business undergraduate education through a
prescribed set of modules. The objective
is to enable graduates to function effectively in a technical and
interdisciplinary environment typical to technology-oriented business.
Graduates would know business implications of technology and be able to appropriately
use technology. They will understand market forces and the financial
implications of technology investment.
This minor programme is open to students
from the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and School of Computing.
Students who are in the Minor in Business or Minor in Technopreneurship
programmes are not eligible to apply for the Minor in MOT Programme. The Minor
in MOT is mutually exclusive to these two Minor Programmes. More details of the
programme can be found at:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cmost/Program/minor-mot.htm
Requirements
To be awarded a Minor
in Management of Technology, students must pass six modules, equivalent to 24
Modular Credits (MCs). These 24 MCs are divided into two sets of modules: Set 1
and Set 2. Students are to choose two modules from Set 1, and the remaining from
Set 2. All six minor modules must be taken on a graded basis (i.e., not on S/U
basis). Students are recommended to take Set 1 modules first before taking Set
2 modules.
(A) Set 1 Modules (Choose 2)
| MNO1001 | Management and Organisation |
| ACC1002X | Financial Accounting |
| MKT1003 | Principles of Marketing |
| BSP1004 | Legal Environment and Business |
| DSC2006 | Operations Management |
Set 1 modules span
important areas of management, marketing, legal, and quantitative aspects.
Students interested to focus on management aspects are recommended to take
MNO1001 and DSC2006.
(B) Set 2 Modules (Take 4)
Students are required
to take three compulsory modules:
| TR2202 | Technological Innovation |
| MT4002 | Technology Management Strategy |
| MT3001 | Systems Thinking and Engineering |
In addition, student will have to choose one of the following two modules:
| TR3001 | New Product Development |
| MT4003 | Engineering Product Development |
3.4 Enhancement Programmes
Faculty of Engineering offers a host of Enhancement Programmes (EP)
which broaden our engineering students’ education. Students can select one or
more of these programmes to satisfy the Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs).
For students matriculated in AY2004/05
& AY2005/06, MCs earned under IA and VIP will NOT be counted towards the 12 MCs allowed under S/U Option. New
grades known as ‘Completed Satisfactory’ (‘CS’) and ‘Completed Unsatisfactory’
(‘CU’) will be awarded for these two modules upon completion. These modules are
not counted towards your CAP.
For students matriculated from AY2006/07
onwards, MCs earned under all EP will NOT be counted towards the 12 MCs allowed under S/U Option. New grades known as
‘Completed Satisfactory’ (‘CS’) and ‘Completed Unsatisfactory’ (‘CU’) will be
awarded for these two modules upon completion. These modules are not counted
towards your CAP.
The MCs may be used to satisfy the
Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs) requirement.
For more details about, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/undergrad/epmc/ep.html
Enhancement Programme Modules |
Prerequisites |
EG3601
Industrial Attachment Programme (IAP) |
Stage 3
standing |
EG3602
Vacation Internship Programme (VIP) |
EG3602
– Completed Stage 2 |
EG1603/EG2603A
Technopreneurship and Incubation Programme (TIP) |
EG2603A
–
Stage 2
standing |
EG2604 Innovation Programme (IP) |
Stage 2
standing |
EG2605
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) |
Stage 2
standing |
EG2606A/B
Independent Work Programme (IWP) |
Stage 2
standing |
3.4.1 EG3601 Industrial Attachment Programme (12
MCs)
EG3601 Industrial
Attachment Programme (IAP) is designed to:
• Enable
students to translate theories learnt in the classroom into practice in a
real-world environment.
• Instill in students the right kind of
work attitude and professionalism through interaction with people in
organisations and observation of their future roles in industry.
• Enable students to acquire intangible
attributes such as working in a team and the use of IT in the workplace.
Students who have
achieved Stage 3 of their course are allowed to spend a semester in industry
either in a local company (local IAP or LIAP) or in an overseas company
(overseas IAP or OIAP) for 24 weeks. Students will need good engineering
knowledge to be suitable for the attachment and to be able to contribute to the
industrial projects during the attachment. Each student will be awarded 12 MCs
upon completing LIAP or OIAP. Students may wish to register with the Faculty in
semester 5 (around September/October of each year) for possible allocation of
company placements, or to source their own placements. During the attachment
period, students need to submit progress reports for continual assessment by
their Mentors assigned to them by the respective Departments.
For more details, please refer to:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/undergrad/epmc/iap.html
3.4.2 EG3602
Vacation Internship Programme (6 MCs)
EG3602
Vacation Internship Programme (VIP) has the same objectives as IAP, except that
it is of a shorter duration. Students who have completed Stage 2 of their
course are allowed to undertake EG3602. Students will need good engineering
knowledge to be suitable for the attachment and to be able to contribute to the
industrial projects during the attachment. Students may choose to do a short
internship of 12-week duration during the vacation (May to July) period in
selected local/overseas companies. Students will have to submit a progress
report and a final report for assessment at the end of the attachment. Their performance
will be closely monitored and graded by their respective mentors. Students who
have met the requirements of vacation internship will be awarded 6 MCs. For
more information on VIP, please refer to:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/undergrad/epmc/vip.html
It is important to
note that students are allowed to get credits for either IAP or VIP, but not
both.
3.4.3 EG1603/EG2603A
Technopreneurship and Incubation Programme
The overall learning
objectives of EG1603/EG2603A Technopreneurship and Incubation Programme (TIP)
are:
• To enthuse and prepare students, by
classroom tuition and experiential learning, for a career in technology-based
entrepreneurship.
• To educate students on how to start up
and incubate companies. (Actual incubation may be done in an incubation centre
specially created to provide basic facilities and advice).
• To provide the necessary resources for
students to “incubate” their ideas.
• To
assist students to link up with companies/contacts that may be useful to their
business ideas.
The TIP comprises two parts, namely EG1603 and EG2603A. MCs are
assigned to the successful completion of each part and may be used to count
towards the Technopreneurship Minor.
EG1603 – (TIP Instructional Workshops and Seminars) (2 MCs)
The learning objectives
of EG1603 are for students to gain insight, confidence, and some basic
capabilities about the theoretical and practical aspects of technopreneurship,
i.e., the technopreneurship business and technical processes – including the
critical success factors, risk management, interpersonal skills of presentation
and persuasion. The above learning is acquired via instructional workshops with
continual assessment (CA), and supplemented by at least 4 seminars.
EG2603A – TIP (Business Plan) (2 MCs)
Students who have
completed Stage 1 of their course can undertake EG2603A. Stage 1 students can
still opt to do EG2603A on special permission of the TIP Co-ordinator, Dr John
Bauly, engjb@nus.edu.sg. Students will need some basic Engineering
knowledge to handle EG2603A on the writing of technopreneurial business plan.
The learning objectives of EG2603A are for students to gain additional insight,
confidence, and basic capabilities about the theoretical and practical aspects
of technopreneurship – particularly regarding overall business planning, i.e.,
“making the business case”.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.tip.eng.nus.edu.sg/
3.4.4 EG2604 Innovation Programme (4 MCs)
Students are
engaged in a semester-long activity on a hands-on basis to create a novel
outcome of practical significance. The students choose the subject of
interest, under the guidance of a group of faculty members who also serve
as mentors. Working sessions and seminars are organised throughout the duration
of the programme. The topics of the seminars 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. Working sessions allow students to sell their ideas to the whole
class and accept and/or defend critical evaluations.
Students
propose a problem, the solution of which will improve our quality of life. They
then proceed to analyse the problem and find solutions to it. In the
working sessions, the students present their problems, ideas and solutions
to peers and the group of mentors. The whole class is engaged in active
discussion throughout the working sessions, and students are continuously
assessed during these sessions by the mentors. At the end of the
programme, the students are expected to produce a prototype or a
demonstrable system and to make a presentation to convince others of the
value of the proposed idea, procedure or device. Peers will contribute to
the evaluation of the success of the idea and product generated. The
mentors will monitor the progress, and facilitate project development.
Students
outside the Faculty of Engineering are encouraged to join to form
mutli-disciplinary teams in the class project. By taking part in the programme,
the students are expected to learn that existing forms of schemes
and procedures in practice can be challenged, but, at the same time,
there are significant merits and strengths in existing schemes
and procedures. Students will be able to create something meaningful to
improve our quality of life. Assessment will be 100% continuous and there is no
final examination.
For more information, please
refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/undergrad/epmc/ip.html
3.4.5 EG2605
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (4 MCs)
EG2605 Undergraduate Research
Opportunities Programme (UROP) provides an opportunity for students to do
research at an early stage in their candidature. They would be able to (a)
acquire skills involved in the intellectual process of inquiry, (b) enhance
their knowledge of the latest technology and (c) interact with faculty members
so as to foster closer ties. Students have to complete Stage 1 of their course
to gain good fundamental engineering knowledge to handle the EG2605 programme on research and development work
in the laboratory. Students are expected to work on the UROP project for at
least 130 hours, which may be spread over two semesters. At the end of the
project, UROP students have to submit a six- to eight-page paper to their
supervisors. The assessment guidelines for satisfactory grading are based on
students (i) having done a literature survey of the research area, (ii) having
defined the problem clearly and proposing a hypothesis or a model for the
problem, (iii) designing a solution procedure/experiment to study the
hypothesis or analyse the problem, (iv) obtaining the data and evidences to
support the hypothesis and (v) drawing conclusions and making suggestions for
future studies.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/urop
3.4.6 EG2606A/B Independent Work Programme (2 and
4 MCs)
This programme aims
to promote self-study, critical thinking and independent research ability.
Possible independent work activities include systems development (e.g.,
hardware/software systems and mechanical systems) and participation in
recognised national and international competitions. Students have to complete
Stage 1 of their study to have sufficient basic engineering knowledge in order
to propose a meaningful project and to work independently on the project with
minimum supervision. Projects are initiated by students individually or as a
team of not more than four members by submitting a proposal to the Dean’s
Office. The proposal will outline the background, nature and scope of the
activity and should also include a statement of the learning objectives. In
order to successfully complete the project and receive credit for EG2606A/B,
students must achieve the learning objectives stated in the proposal and submit
a short project report. Students can either register for the EG2606A Independent Work (2 MCs) for
work totalling a minimum of 65 hours, or EG2606B Independent Work (4 MCs) for work totalling a minimum of
130 hours.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/undergrad/epmc/iw.html.
3.5 Special Programmes
3.5.1 University
Scholars Programme
Students may apply to join the University
Scholars Programme (http://www.scholars.nus.edu.sg/)
prior to enrolment into NUS. Students from the Faculty of Engineering are
admitted into the Scholars Programme on the basis of their academic and
co-curricular achievements, a written essay, an interview and an engineering
aptitude test. University Scholars in Faculty of Engineering take a slightly
different combination of modules from that of other students at the Faculty:
• Eight First Tier modules offered by the
Scholars Programme, which include one Critical Thinking and Writing module,
three science-based modules and four humanities-based modules (of which one
should be Singapore Studies themed); students who choose to read the University
Scholars Seminar module will have one less humanities-based module requirement.
• Advanced Curriculum modules equivalent to
16 MCs from the Faculty of
Engineering or other faculties (with prior permission from Faculty of
Engineering).
• Two
years’ equivalent of modules in an engineering discipline of the student’s
choice.
Engineering USP
students may replace up to 48 MCs of modules under the University Level
Requirements and Unrestricted Elective Modules as well as the following
modules: EG1531 Critical Thinking and Writing, SSAxxxx Singapore Studies, and
HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations. First Tier modules may be taken any time
within the four years of study, although it is preferable that the students
complete them by the fifth or sixth semester. Currently, the Faculty offers one
Course based Advanced Module: UEG4001 Broadband Networking and numerous topics
at Level-3000 or 4000 that can be taken as Independent Study Modules (ISMs).
For ISMs, students are required to work out a contract with the relevant
mentors on the study topic. The students can also read the USP
Multidisciplinary Seminar modules (UMSs) towards their Advanced Curriculum
modules requirements. The Advanced Curriculum modules taken will satisfy the UE
requirements.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.eng.edu.sg/ugrad/andhttp://usp.nus.edu.sg
3.5.2 NUS
Overseas Colleges (in Silicon Valley and Bio Valley USA, Shanghai China,
Stockholm Europe and Bangalore India)
In line with
Singapore’s need to encourage entrepreneurship, programmes which include up to
a one-year internship in a company in Silicon Valley (California), Bio Valley
(Philadelphia), Shanghai, Stockholm, or Bangalore are available. These unique
opportunities enable students to acquire entrepreneurial skills, soak up the
culture of business start-ups, and establish personal networks. During the
internships, students will attend some courses at the associated partner
University. These include Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania,
Fudan University, the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology, and the Indian
Institute of Science, IISc. Course credits count towards the students’ NUS
degree academic requirements. At the end of the internships, students return to
NUS to complete their studies for a Bachelors with a Technopreneurship Minor.
It is hoped that these students will promote the entrepreneurial spirit among
their NUS colleagues, and that some of them will assist the nation by
eventually becoming entrepreneurs, thus helping create an entrepreneurial hub
in Singapore.
For more details, please visit: http://www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/
3.5.3 NUS/Georgia
Tech Special Term Programme
This special term programme
offers Stage 2 or Stage 3 students a unique cross-cultural educational
experience. The courses conducted under this programme involve participation of
faculty members and students from both NUS and Georgia Institute of Technology
(Georgia Tech). The central theme of the programme is “Logistics and Supply Chain” complemented with a historical coverage
of Asia in the modern world. Singapore and China, owing to their excellent
logistics infrastructure and standing as international hubs, have been
identified as optimal locations to conduct the programme. The 12-week programme
is conducted from May to July, of which six weeks will be hosted in Singapore
and the remaining six weeks in China. Students participate in several site
visits and programme sponsored field trips. Four Georgia Tech modules are
offered and the topics are given below:
· ISYE3103 Introduction to Supply
Chain Modelling: Logistics
· ISYE3014 Introduction to Supply
Chain Modelling: Manufacturing and Warehousing
· ISYE 4803 Economics Decision
Analysis
· HTS2062 Asia in the Modern World
Students who read the module
HTS2062 will be considered as satisfying one UEM or one Breadth from the
University Level Requirements. These modules will be cross listed to the NUS
modules. Some of the modules will be completed in Singapore while the others
will be completed in China. Students must have taken some equivalent modules in
basic statistics, as prerequisites for the three technical modules. Students
can read in any of modules offered and will be awarded 4 MCs each if they
passed the respective modules. Depending on each engineering department
requirement, the MCs earned may be used to satisfy either the programme
requirements or the Unrestricted Elective Modules.
For more details, visit: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/georgiatech
3.5.4 Double
Degree Programmes
In line with the objective of exposing our students to different
academic environments and varied cultures, NUS also seeks to send students to
non-English speaking universities in Europe. Students returning from these
universities will have developed broader intellectual and social perspectives
and a greater appreciation of other systems and cultures.
The Double Degree Programme (DDP) with French
Grandes Écoles provides students the opportunity to learn from the best of both
worlds, immersion in a foreign culture, networking with future industry and
government leaders of the host country (as well as Singapore), and proficiency
in a third language. Annually, up to 8 NUS students may be admitted to each
partner university to experience the best of the French education system in
Engineering and Science, when they study for two years at the Grandes Écoles.
Students will have the
opportunity to study at the following partner French Grandes Ecoles under the
DDP:
- Ecole Polytechnique (X)
- Ecole Centrale Paris (ECP)
- Ecole Supérieure
d’Électricite (Supélec)
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure
des Mines de Paris (ENSMP)
- Télécom
ParisTech (ENST)
The selection of students for the programme is
based on their academic merit and personal qualities. Students will spend the
first two years in NUS, followed by two years in their Grande École in France,
before returning to NUS to complete their Master’s degree at NUS (see Table
3.5a).
Students will be conferred the Bachelor of Engineering degree with an
appropriate class of honours after completing the first two years of
undergraduate study in NUS and another two years of study in France. The Master
of Engineering degree and the prestigious Diplôme d’Ingénieur will be conferred
after completion of the graduate studies in NUS.
For more
details, please visit: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/SP_ddpfrench.html
Table 3.5a: Double Degree Programme with the French Grandes Écoles
Year |
Schedule |
1 |
Faculty of Engineering at NUS
• First year Engineering studies at NUS
• French language classes at Alliance
Française de Singapour or equivalent (40 hours)
• 4-week language and cultural immersion in
France during vacation (100 hours)
• Special Mathematics and Physics classes
from second semester onwards (80 hours) |
2 |
Faculty of Engineering at NUS
• Second year Engineering studies at NUS
• French language classes at Centre for
Language Studies, NUS (40 hours)
• 4-week language immersion in France during
vacation (100 hours)
• Special Mathematics and Physics classes
(180 hours)
• 4-week language immersion in France before
start of semester in France (100 hours) |
3 |
Year 1 Diplôme d’Ingénieur studies at French
Grandes Écoles |
4 |
Year 2 Diplôme d’Ingénieur studies at French
Grandes Écoles |
5 |
Master of Engineering studies at NUS |
Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/Otherprogs/ddp.html#5_7
Please
refer to section R of Part II of this bulletin.
Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/Otherprogs/ddp.html#5_8
3.5.5 Double
Major Programmes
The Major in
Management (Technology) Programme [Mgt (Tec) Major], a Double (second) Major as
part of NUS Special Undergraduate Programmes, is offered to students from
Engineering and all other faculties and schools.
Students may be
admitted to the programme in one of the following ways:
• Application by invited students just
after they have been offered admissions to NUS, OR
• Application by students during their
first or second year of study.
Once admitted to the
Mgt (Tec) Major, students do not need to maintain any minimum academic
performance threshold in order to remain in the programme.
The
Minor in Management of Technology (MOT) Programme, which is jointly offered by
the NUS Business School and the Faculty of Engineering, is a subset of the
Mgt(Tec) Major. Students in the MOT Minor Programme may upgrade to the Mgt
(Tec) Major (subject to meeting the admission criteria for the programme). Conversely, Mgt (Tec) Major students may
“downgrade” to the MOT Minor.
To fulfil the
requirements of the Mgt (Tec) Major, students must complete 12 management
modules worth 48 MCs in total, of which up to a maximum of 8 MCs may be double
counted for other programmes. Of the 12 modules for the Major, at least six
modules must be from the School of Business. Details are shown in the table
below.
(Engineering Students
reading this Major should take MNO1001 Management & Organisation in place
of HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations.)
Modules |
Number Of Mcs |
(A) Completion of the
Minor in Management of Technology (MoT) offered by Faculty of Engineering, by
reading the following modules:
ACC1002/ Financial Accounting
FNA1002/
FNA1002X
MKT1003 Principles of
Marketing
MT3001 Systems Thinking and Engineering
TR2202 Technological
Innovation
TR3001 New Product Development or MT4003
Engineering Product Development
MT4002 Technology Management Strategy |
24 |
(B) Completion of
another six modules relating to general and engineering management,
including:
DSC2006 Operations Management
IE4240 Project Management or PF3204
Project Risk Management
and four modules from the following:
Technopreneurship
(Biz):
TR2201 Entrepreneurial Marketing
Decision
Sciences (Biz):
DSC3219 Quality Management or IE2130 Quality Engineering I
DSC3201 Supply Chain Management
DSC3202 Purchasing and Materials Management
Quantitative
Finance (Biz):
FIN3118/
Financial Risk Management
FNA3118
Management
(Biz):
MNO2311 Leadership in Organisation
MNO3303 Organisational Effectiveness
Marketing
(Biz):
MKT3418 Product and Brand Management
Applied
Mathematics(FoS/FASS):
EC4311 Mathematical Economics II
MA3253 Inventory & Queuing Models
MA4260 Model Building in Operations
Research
Systems
Engineering (FoE/SDE):
IE2110 Operations Research I
IE2140 Engineering Economy
PF3101 Project Scheduling & Control
Management
of Technology (FoE):
MT5003 Creativity and Innovation
MT5005 IP Law for Engineers &
Scientists
Management
of Information Technology
(SoC):
CS2250 Fundamentals of Information
Systems
CS3251 Technology Strategy and Management
CS3253 Management of Information Systems |
24 |
12 Modules |
48 MCs |
A student who has
been awarded the Major in Management (Technology) would not have the Minor in
MOT awarded.
3.5.6 Student
Exchange Programme
The Student Exchange
Programme (SEP) provides an opportunity for students to study at more than 160
universities in 32 countries. These include premier institutions in North
America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Please refer to:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/sep/universities.htm for a list of partner universities available to Engineering students.
SEP offers students exciting opportunities to get fresh perspectives on the
subjects that they study, to experience foreign cultures and to forge
friendships across borders. They gain maturity, confidence, independence and an
ability to work with people of different cultures. Some students will also get
a chance to develop new language skills that may serve them well in future
careers.
Students are normally
selected for SEP during Year 2 and embark on exchange for a semester during
Year 3. Students design their own study plans by selecting modules offered by
partner universities and mapping them to equivalent modules offered at NUS. The
grades achieved while on SEP are not included in the CAP calculation.
For more information
on the Student Exchange Programme, please visit: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/sep
Administrative Policies
Responsibility for Notices/Circulars 
