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Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Undergraduate Programmes
2004-5
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Students attending a lecture
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SOC1
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Student population
· 2300 undergraduate students· > 500 graduate students
About SoC
Established, 1976 Department of Computer Science (Nanyang)
Reorganized, 1982 Dept of Information Systems & Computer Science (NUS)
School of Computing – July 1, 1998
Dept of Computer Science
Dept of Information Systems
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To produce competent IT professionals
To encourage active self-learning
To cultivate creativity and innovation
Our Philosophy
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Super-Computer
200 workstations, 1,000 personal computers, and 200 X-terminals
Plug and play
Wireless network
Computer Facilities
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Office of Undergraduate and Special Programmes
Vice Dean : Associate Professor SETIONO, Rudy
Assistant Dean, Special Programmes: Mr TAN Tuck Choy, Aaron
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programmes : Assoc Prof TEH Hung Chuan
Assistant Manager, Undergraduate Programmes : Ms TOH Mui Kiat Senior Administrative Officer : Mr LOW Mun Bak
Management Support Officers:
Ms HEE Tse Wei, EmilyMrs KWEK Wong Kay, Ms Nur Arifah Bte Mukaral Ms Nurpuspawati Bte Sulaiman
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• Academic advisors:
– A/P Chionh Eng Wee (S16-04-10)
– A/P Sung Sam Yuan (S16-06-20)
– Dr Teo Hock Hai (SOC1-05-23)
– A/P Yeo Gee Kin (S15-05-12)
– Mr Yuan Bo (S16-04-03)
– Mr Voicu Razvan (S15-04-05A)
Advisory Service
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Advisory Service
• Foreign student advisors:– Dr Heng Aik Koan (S15-05-13) (Vietnam)
– Dr Tan Sun Teck (S16-08-14) (Indonesia)
– Dr Bimlesh Wadhwa (S16-04-09) (Indian Sub-continent)
– Dr Tan Hung Pheng (S15-04-16) (China)
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CurriculumBased on international curriculum recommendations: U.S. Association of Computing Machinery IEEE Computer Society’s Computing Curriculum 2001
recommendations. Association of Information Systems (AIS) IS Curriculum
Caters to: Meet the needs of distinct segments of the IT job market, Educate tomorrow’s technical and managerial leaders who will
pioneer the development of novel technology and Serve students with diffferent interests, background, abilities and
career orientation.
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Degree Programmes
4-year Bachelor of Computing (Computational Biology)4-year Bachelor of Computing (Communications & Media)4-year Bachelor of Computing (Computer Engineering)4-year Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science)4 year Bachelor of Computing (E-Commerce)4-year Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems)
Master of Computing (by Coursework)Master of Science (by Research and Coursework) Doctor of Philosophy
3-year Bachelor of Computing (Business or Technology focus )
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Degree Programmes
B.Comp. (Hons.) in Communications and Media
B.Comp. (Hons.) in Computational Biology
B.Comp. (Hons.) in Computer Engineering
B.Comp. (Hons.) in Computer Science
B.Comp. (Hons.) in Electronic Commerce
B.Comp. (Hons.) in Information Systems
B.Comp. with Technology or Business Focus
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Computational BiologyDuration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Multidisciplinary; competent in algorithm design, mathematical and statistical analysis, biochemistry, biology/genetics, and wet-lab know-how.
Topics: Discrete mathematics and combinatorics, Probability and statistics, Organic chemistry and biochemistry; Biology and genetics, Software engineering, networking and advanced techniques in algorithmic design.
Careers: R&D specialists, technical support specialists, and systems software specialists in pharmaceutical, biomedical or biotechnology and IT industries.
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Communications and MediaDuration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Technological underpinnings and social aspects of communications and media
Topics: Multimedia information processing, human-computer interaction, game development, entertainment with IT, and mass communication with IT
Careers: IT regulators, information services specialists, and advertising media specialists
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Computer EngineeringDuration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Strategic mix of computer engineering, computer science and basic electronic engineering modules; ensures breadth and depth to facilitate rapid specialization.
Topics: Embedded software (automotive electronics, avionics, medical instrumentation, process control etc.), ubiquitous networking, multi-media applications, mission-critical systems and design automation
Careers: R&D engineers, computer engineers, and communications engineers
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Computer Science
Duration: 4-year degree programme
Focus: Strong technical knowledge of computer science and technology
Topics: Programming languages, software engineering, theory and algorithms, computer & network systems, and human-computer interaction
Careers: R&D specialists, technical support specialists, and systems software specialists
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Electronic Commerce
Duration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Deployment of Internet technology to enhance business capabilities.
Topics: Internet technology, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, and economic analysis of business
Careers: IT entrepreneurs, e-commerce developers, and e-commerce consultants
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Information Systems
Duration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Multi-disciplinary knowledge on information systems, combining computing technology and management
Topics: IS applications, management, strategy, security, knowledge management, information technology
Careers: Technology analysts, management consultants, and system integrators
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Special Programmeshttp://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/specialprog/
University Scholars Programme (for top students)
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programme (for 2nd/3rd yr students)
Students Exchange Programme
NUS Colleges in Silicon Valley, Bio Valley and Shanghai
Double Degree Programme with French Grandes Écoles
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Programme Structure
Common Essentials Common for all programmes
Programme EssentialsEssentials specific to the programme
Programme ElectivesIf you fail an elective, you may retake or read another elective
University Level Requirements (ULR)
Common for all programmes
School / Department Requirements
Unrestricted Electives (UE)
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Intake 2004
Modular Credits (MC)
University Level Requirements
GEM 8 MC
Singapore Studies 4 MC
Breadth: Electives outside student’s Faculty 8 MC (3 yr)/ 16 MC(4 yr)
Total 20 MC (3 yr)/28 MC(4 yr)
University Level Requirements (ULR)
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For Breadth:
Electives must be from outside of the student's Faculty.
Read one Singapore Studies module with SS prefix.
Do not register a cross-listed module bearing the GE code for fulfillment of the SS requirement.
Two subject groups within which GEMs are placed, namely, (i) Group A: Science and Technology; and (ii) Group B: Humanities and Social Sciences.
Compulsory to read at least one GEM from Subject Group B.
Should not be those cross-listed with your declared major/minor areas.
University Level Requirements (ULR)
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School / Department Requirements
Programme EssentialsEach programme has its own essential modules
Common Essentials
– CS1101/S Programming Methodology
– CS1102/S Data Structures and Algorithms
– CS1104 Computer Organization
– CS2102/S Introduction to Database Systems
– CS2103 Software Engineering
– CS2105 Computer Networks I
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Programme Elective
8 areas (A1 – A8)
requirements based on different programmes
A1 - Programming & Software EngineeringA2 - Computer SystemsA3 - Theory & ModellingA4 - Humans & ComputersA5 - Management of Information SystemsA6 - Business & TechnologyA7 - Embedded Systems TechnologyA8 - Technology Skills
Elective Areas
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Unrestricted ElectivesModules from SoC/other Faculty to make up total MC*
requirement
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* MC = Modular Credit
• Module prerequisite - all prerequisites are pass prerequisites, unless otherwise stated
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Degree Requirements
3-year programme - pass at least 120 MC (approx. 30 modules) University Level Requirements – pass 20 MC School /Department Requirements
Fulfil Common Essentials, Programme Essentials, Programme Electives, Unrestricted
Electives
4-year programme - pass at least 160 MC (approx. 40 modules) University Level Requirements – pass 28 MC School /Department Requirements
Fulfil Common Essentials, Programme Essentials, Programme Electives, Unrestricted
Electives
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Cumulative Average Point (CAP)
Modular credits most CSxxxx modules are 4 modular credits (MC)
CAP = sum (module grade point x modular credits) / sum (modular credits)
rounded up to 2 decimal places
To graduate, a student MUST obtain a CAP of not less than 2.00
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Grade PointGrade Grade Point
A+ 5.00 A 5.00 A- 4.50 B+ 4.00 B 3.50 B- 3.00 C+ 2.50 C 2.00
D+ 1.50 D 1.00 F 0.00
Note: A candidate who has obtained a D or higher grade cannot repeat the module.
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To calculate CAP:
Module Code
Module Name Grade MC Grade Point
Points
CS1101 PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGY B+ 5 4 20 CS1105 COMPUTING AND SOCIETY B- 4 3 12 LSM1302 GENES AND SOCIETY B- 4 3 12 CS1105 COMPUTING AND SOCIETY B- 4 3 12 MA1505 MATHEMATICS I B 4 3.5 14 CS2301 BUSINESS & TECHNICAL
COMMUNICATIONS D+ 4 1.5 6.0
Total 25 76
CAP = 76/25 = 3.04
SAP (Semester Average Point) = 76/25 = 3.04
CAP and SAP calculations (Example)
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Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal
To continue in a programme, a student must not have:
CAP below 1.50 for two consecutive semesters; or
CAP below 2.00 for three consecutive semesters
To restore to good standing:
when CAP 2.00 after the following semester
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Programme Streaming
Not applicable to Computer Engineering: Streaming done at admission. No streaming into/out thereafter.
Not applicable to Computational Biology:
Streaming before 30 July 2004. No streaming into/out thereafter.
An opportunity to enter a four-year programme:BComp in Communication & MediaBComp in Computer ScienceBComp in E-CommerceBComp in Information Systems
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Programme Streaming (…continue)
Programme streaming (except Comp. Engrg and Comp. Bio.) after 2 semesters.
Last streaming is no later than the 6th semester of study (A-level candidates)
for 4-year programme
Minimum CAP requirement (currently 3.50)
– Departments may set a quota
– Other requirement as may be specified by the departments
To remain in the 4-year programme
must maintain CAP 3.20
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Double Degree Programme
Submit application to Dean’s Office of home faculty for approval by both Deans of faculties hosting the double degree programme.
Declare second degree on or before accumulating 80 MCs.
CAP 3.50 to be eligible for applying a second degree.
Admission is at the discretion of host faculties.
ULR modules must satisfy the requirements for both faculties.
Not more than 1/3 of MC for Faculty and Major requirements for one degree may be used to meet the programme requirements of the other degree.
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Minors from other faculties (24 MCs/6 modules) Business
Economics Mathematics Financial mathematics Optics and semiconductor technology Real Estate Statistics Technopreneurship Others
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Minors from other faculties (…continue)
Restricted Minors:
Minors requiring host department’s approval before minor module selection can be made via CORS. Students must apply with the host faculty.
Examples: Business, Real Estate.
Major/Minor Overlaps:
Up to 8 modular credits to meet requirements for both the minor and a major or another minor.
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Minors from other faculties (…continue)
Other Minors: Please check with Host Faculty their types.
Open Minors
Minors that do not need host department’s approval before minor module selection can be made via CORS.
Students can declare it under Minor Declaration in CORS system.
Minor modules: available under Breadth list in CORS.
Examples: Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Technopreneurship.
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Others
English Proficiency ModulesET1000 - English for Academic Purpose ES1000 - New Basic English Course
CurriculumSee http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprogfor updates and curriculum announcements.
Curriculum in CS Dept : [email protected] in IS Dept : [email protected]
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Administrative Matters• Lecture timetable, examinations, etc.
click Students Course Timetable of SoC homepage http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg
• All general email enquiries to [email protected]
• Office of Undergraduate Programmes is located at:
S16-05-08 (General Office)
• Module Registration via Centralised Online Registration Systems at : http://www.cors.nus.edu.sg. Problems to be directed to [email protected]
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Advanced Credits
Advanced credits for CS1101 Programming Methodology
A-level subjects or equivalent:
Computing – Grade of B and above
Subject to placement test result
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Acceptable Diplomas (Category 1) for Admission
Category 1: Computing diplomas
Business Informatics (NYP)
Computer Information Systems (SP)
Information Technology/Computer Studies (NP)
Multimedia Computing (NP)
Infocomm Technology (NP)
Information Technology (NYP)
Programming & Systems (SP)
Information Technology (TP)
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Exemptions granted to Category I diploma holders
Diploma holders from the above eight programmes admitted to either the four-year or three-year programmes in SoC will be granted advanced placement credits totaled 38 MC as follows:
(i) 8 MC from the University Level Requirements (one Humanities and Social Science GEM module and one Breadth module).
(ii) 12 MC from Unrestricted Elective Modules.
(iii) 18 MC from CS1101(5), CS1102(5), CS1104(4) and CS2102(4) from programme requirements.
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Acceptable Diplomas (Category 2) for Admission
Business (TP)Business Administration (SP)Business Information Technology (NP, SP and TP)Business Studies (NP)Business Management (NYP)Computer Engineering (TP)Computer & Network Technology (SP)Electrical Engineering (SP & NP)Electronics (TP)
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Acceptable Diplomas (Category 2) for Admission (…continue)Electronics, Computer & Communication Engineering
(NYP and SP)Electronics, Computer & Control Engineering (NYP)Electronic & Computer Engineering (NP)Electronic Engineering (NP)Electronics & Communication Engineering (SP)Electrical & Electronic Engineering (NP)Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (NP)Engineering Informatics Diploma (NYP)
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Acceptable Diplomas (Category 2) for Admission (…continue)
Information Communication Technology (SP) Info-Communications (TP)Internet Computing (TP)Multimedia and Information Communication Technology
(NYP)Multimedia Software Engineering/Multimedia Technology
(SP)Multimedia System Engineering (NYP)
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Exemptions granted to Category 2 Diploma Holders
Diploma holders from the above programmes admitted to either the four-year or three-year programmes in SoC will be granted advanced placement credits totaled up to 38 MC as follows:
(i) 8 MC from the University Level Requirements (one Humanities and Social Science GEM module and one Breadth module).
(ii) 12 MC from Unrestricted Elective Modules.
(iii) Up to 18 MC from programme requirements based on performance in placement tests set by SoC at point of admission to NUS.
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Exemptions granted to Category 2 Diploma Holders
Candidates will register to sit for placement tests for the following modules from programme requirements (choose 4 out of 5 modules)
• CS1101 Programming Methodology (5 MC)• CS1102 Data Structures and Algorithms (5 MC)• CS1104 Computer Organisation (4 MC)• CS2102 Database Systems (4 MC)• CS2105 Computer Networks I (4 MC)
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Acceptance record undertakings and authorization Honor code
Release of liability Student privacy policy Acceptable use policy for IT resources Rules relating inventions, innovations and other works Authorisation for medical procedures/appointment of local guardian for international students
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Notes
SoC Website: http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/ Course Briefing Website:
http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~tantc/course_briefing/
Computer Accounts NUSNET account
• Given out during matriculation
• Email address: [email protected] SoC UNIX account
• Next Thursday (5 August), UNIX Workshop
• Email address: [email protected]