Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Undergraduate
Programmes
2004-5
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
S16
Students attending a lecture
SOC1
2
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
Student population
·
·
2300 undergraduate students
> 500 graduate students
3
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Our Philosophy
To produce competent IT
professionals
To encourage active selflearning
To cultivate creativity and
innovation
4
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Computer Facilities
Super-Computer
200 workstations,
1,000 personal
computers, and 200
X-terminals
Plug and play
Wireless network
5
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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, Emily
Mrs KWEK Wong Kay,
Ms Nur Arifah Bte Mukaral
Ms Nurpuspawati Bte Sulaiman
6
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Advisory Service
• Academic advisors:
– A/P Chionh Eng Wee
– A/P Sung Sam Yuan
– Dr Teo Hock Hai
– A/P Yeo Gee Kin
– Mr Yuan Bo
– Mr Voicu Razvan
(S16-04-10)
(S16-06-20)
(SOC1-05-23)
(S15-05-12)
(S16-04-03)
(S15-04-05A)
7
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Advisory Service
• Foreign student advisors:
–
–
–
–
Dr Heng Aik Koan (S15-05-13)
Dr Tan Sun Teck (S16-08-14)
Dr Bimlesh Wadhwa (S16-04-09)
Dr Tan Hung Pheng (S15-04-16)
(Vietnam)
(Indonesia)
(Indian Sub-continent)
(China)
8
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Curriculum
Based 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.
9
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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)
3-year Bachelor of Computing (Business or Technology focus )
Master of Computing (by Coursework)
Master of Science (by Research and Coursework)
Doctor of Philosophy
10
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
11
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Computational Biology
Duration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Multidisciplinary; competent in algorithm
design, mathematical and statistical analysis,
biochemistry, biology/genetics, and wet-lab knowhow.
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.
12
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Communications and Media
Duration: 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
13
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Computer Engineering
Duration: 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
14
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
15
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Electronic Commerce
Duration: 4-year degree program
Focus: Deployment of Internet
technology to enhance business
capabilities.
Topics: Internet technology, ecommerce, entrepreneurship,
consumer behavior, and economic
analysis of business
Careers: IT entrepreneurs, e-commerce
developers, and e-commerce
consultants
16
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
17
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Special Programmes
http://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
18
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Programme Structure
University Level Requirements (ULR)
Common for all programmes
School / Department Requirements
Common Essentials
Common for all programmes
Programme Essentials
Essentials specific to the programme
Programme Electives
If you fail an elective, you may retake or read
another elective
Unrestricted Electives (UE)
19
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
University Level Requirements (ULR)
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)
20
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
University Level Requirements (ULR)
Two subject groups within which GEMs are placed, namely,
(i)
(ii)
Group A: Science and Technology; and
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.
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.
For Breadth:
Electives must be from outside of the student's Faculty.
21
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
School / Department Requirements
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
Programme Essentials
Each programme has its own essential modules
22
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Programme Elective
8 areas (A1 – A8)
requirements based on different programmes
Elective Areas
A1 - Programming & Software Engineering
A2 - Computer Systems
A3 - Theory & Modelling
A4 - Humans & Computers
A5 - Management of Information Systems
A6 - Business & Technology
A7 - Embedded Systems Technology
A8 - Technology Skills
23
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
• Module prerequisite - all prerequisites are pass
prerequisites, unless otherwise stated
Unrestricted Electives
Modules from SoC/other Faculty to make up total MC*
requirement
_________________________________________________
* MC = Modular Credit
24
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Degree Requirements
 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
 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
25
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
26
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Grade Point
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D+
D
F
Grade Point
5.00
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.00
Note: A candidate who has obtained a D or higher
grade cannot repeat the module.
27
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
CAP and SAP calculations (Example)
Module Module Name
Code
CS1101 PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGY
CS1105 COMPUTING AND SOCIETY
LSM1302 GENES AND SOCIETY
CS1105 COMPUTING AND SOCIETY
MA1505 MATHEMATICS I
CS2301 BUSINESS & TECHNICAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Total
Grade
MC
B+
BBBB
D+
5
4
4
4
4
4
Grade
Point
4
3
3
3
3.5
1.5
25
Points
20
12
12
12
14
6.0
76
To calculate CAP:
CAP = 76/25 = 3.04
SAP (Semester Average Point) = 76/25 = 3.04
28
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
29
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Programme Streaming
An opportunity to enter a four-year programme:
BComp in Communication & Media
BComp in Computer Science
BComp in E-Commerce
BComp in Information Systems
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.
30
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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 (Alevel 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
31
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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.
32
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Minors from other faculties
(24 MCs/6 modules)
 Business

Economics

Mathematics

Financial mathematics

Optics and semiconductor technology

Real Estate

Statistics
 Technopreneurship

Others
33
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Minors from other faculties (…continue)
Major/Minor Overlaps:
Up to 8 modular credits to meet requirements for
both the minor and a major or another minor.
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.
34
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Minors from other faculties (…continue)
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.
Other Minors: Please check with Host Faculty their types.
35
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Others
English Proficiency Modules
ET1000 - English for Academic Purpose
ES1000 - New Basic English Course
Curriculum
See http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog
for updates and curriculum announcements.
Curriculum in CS Dept : csit@comp.nus.edu.sg
Curriculum in IS Dept : isec@comp.nus.edu.sg
36
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Administrative Matters
• Lecture timetable, examinations, etc.
click Students  Course Timetable of SoC homepage
http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg
• Module Registration via Centralised Online Registration
Systems at : http://www.cors.nus.edu.sg. Problems to be
directed to corshelp@nus.edu.sg
• All general email enquiries to bcomp@comp.nus.edu.sg
•
Office of Undergraduate Programmes is located at:
S16-05-08 (General Office)
37
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
Advanced Credits
Advanced credits for CS1101 Programming Methodology
A-level subjects or equivalent:
Computing – Grade of B and above
Subject to placement test result
38
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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)
39
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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.
40
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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)
41
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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)
42
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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)
43
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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.
44
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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)
45
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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
46
Undergraduate Programmes 2004-5
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: U04xxxxx@nus.edu.sg
 SoC UNIX account
• Next Thursday (5 August), UNIX Workshop
• Email address: leelaiye@comp.nus.edu.sg
47