Nanyang Technological University [Season 2, 2021-22]

Nanyang Technological University
Singapore

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 12th globally, and 1st among the world’s best young universities for five consecutive years (QS university rankings).

Home to 33,000 students, NTU offers engineering, science, business, humanities, arts, social sciences, and education, and has a joint medical school with Imperial College London.

Ranked the top university in the world for citations in artificial intelligence (Nikkei and Elsevier 2017) for the period 2012-2016, NTU is embracing digital technologies for better learning and living as part of its Smart Campus vision. It has partnerships with the world’s leading technology companies such as Alibaba, Rolls-Royce, BMW, Volvo, Delta Electronics, and Singtel in many areas of societal importance and impact that include artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, smart transportation, computing, personalised medicine, healthcare and clean energy.

Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg

VSE Season 2, 2021-22: Courses offered by Nanyang Technological University

Application Period

APPLICATION CLOSED
Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office between:
Nov 22, 2021, 00:00 to Nov 26, 2021, 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time, UTC+8)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's English language proficiency requirements listed below:

Proof of English language proficiency is not required for students who are native speakers of English, or where English is the core language of instruction in the home institution.

Below are the guidelines for the level of English proficiency best suited to studying at NTU:

·General Paper of the Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level Examination (sat in 2007 onwards): A, B, C, D, E

·General Paper of the Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level Examination (sat in 2006 or earlier): A1, A2, B3, B4, C5, C6

·IELTS: a minimum of 6 for the Writing sub-test

·TOEFL: a minimum of 570 (paper) or 90 (internet) or 237 (computer)

·SAT1: a minimum of 600 for the Verbal section; or 7 for the Essay section

·IB: a minimum of 4 for Higher Level English or 4 for Standard Level English

·MUET: Band 6 and a minimum of 50 for writing

·GEPT: High intermediate Stage 2 consisting of writing and speaking modules (applies to students from Taiwan universities only)

The guidelines are in place to ensure exchange students are suited to cope with the rigorous curriculum conducted in English. If you do not have any of the tests above, you may request for a letter from your home university, confirming your English proficiency and ability to follow classes in English.

For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at NTU.

Other Requirements

If courses offered require a pre-requisite, it will be indicated in the course description. Do note that student's successful registration for courses is subject to NTU's School review.

Course Information

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Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	Nanyang Business School
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Seminar
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	With an in-depth discussion on the valuation process and the definitions of values used widely in the financial and corporate world, this course will cover fundamental concepts and principles of valuation, provide an insight into the valuation standards adopted internationally and highlight critical issues in different valuation contexts. We will also take a deep dive into various valuation approaches/methodologies commonly used to value business and equity for transactions and financial reporting purposes. In addition, the course will also elaborate issues on discounts/premiums and valuation of intangible assets under business combinations, as required by financial reporting standards. This course allows students to explore and understand the various technical and practical issues involved in the various valuation approaches and methodologies. After completing the course, students are expected to be aware of the pros and cons of adopting such approaches and methodologies when conducting business valuation. Cases and projects are used to illustrate and integrate the valuation concepts, principles and their applications.
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Course Outline	Link

Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	School of Biological Sciences
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 8, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Asynchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	This course aims to provide you with the general knowledge and basic training of mathematics in biology. In this course, you will go back to the early days of biological research to recognize that some great discoveries in biology were possible only through application of mathematics. Additionally, you will study a few biological phenomena that most of you are familiar with, such as Mendelian genetics, population genetics, gene mapping, bacterial mutation, and enzyme catalysis. During the online course, you will learn how to 'translate' a biological problem into 'mathematical language' called an equation. Then you solve the equation by using mathematical tools and arrive at a 'solution' which is one of the equations of life. Finally, you will apply the equation to life situation to test whether the equation has been able to unravel the mystery that you were concerned with at the beginning.
Points to Note for Students	Final exam during term break: 3/3/2022, 5pm-7pm.
Course Outline	TBA

Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	Nanyang Business School
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Seminar
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	As the world becomes more and more complex, technical skills alone are insufficient for the needs of many jobs. To become an accomplished professional in today's workforce, you will need to understand how people behave at work, work well with others, and be able to manage people regardless of whether your job title has the word 'manager' in it! BU8601 is an introductory course for non-business undergraduates to help you understand, think and act like managers. Knowledge and skills gained from this course will help you in any situation where you need to manage yourself and other people. This includes other university courses, final year projects, internship experiences, and eventually your careers.
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Course Outline	Link

Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	The goal of course is to educate you in how to apply fundamental materials science and engineering principles to solve challenging problems in medical related fields especially in implant and medical devices. Biomaterials such as titanium, polyethylene and bioglass have been used successfully in many medical devices. However, problems such as biocompabtibility, wear, fatigue fracture and tissue irritability still exist. This module exposed you to various problems in biomaterials used in applications such as in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgery. Major controversial issues in the application of biomaterials to medical problems will therefore be covered. Fundamental structure-property relationships and issues such as wear and structural integrity will be addressed. Subjects considered include introduction to biomaterials, host-tissue response, blood compatibility, control drug release polymers, bioadhesion, biodegradation, protein adsorption, corrosion, orthopaedic and cardiovascular implants, stress shielding, materials selection in artificial organs and medical device regulation. Format will utilize case studies, special invited lectures, discussion, literature research and problem base learning techniques. It aims to provide broad base curriculum and integrates you to a new dimension in health care engineering and life science topics. You gain an appreciation of multidisciplinary approach to problem solving Problem base learning will be used to enhance the learning out come in small groups.
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Course Outline	TBA

Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	Every day, people make decisions based on information they receive through the media. Even when the information is accurate and complete, people can misinterpret it. Worse, the information might be inaccurate or incomplete. When people make decisions based on 'bad' information, the results can be far from ideal. Media literacy is a competency to use media tools, both as a content creator and information consumer. The latter competency is important for society because it affects how people respond to ideas they encounter in the media. Misinformation, fake news, and rumours are examples of the kinds of 'bad' information people may receive. There are several questions pertinent to media literacy: How far does 'bad' information pervade the media? How media-literate is the average information consumer? What factors contribute to or hinder media literacy? Can media literacy be taught? This course provides some answers to these questions and addresses the broad question, what is the role of media literacy in society? This course is meant for all students who have an interest in media, whether that interest aligns with career aspirations or personal curiosity. Although you may further develop your own media literacy skills through this course, this course is not about how you can become more media literate. It is about why people everywhere need media literacy. In other words, you may gain perspective on your own media use, but the focus of your learning will lead to new insights about media literacy and society.
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Course Outline	TBA

Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	This course will provide an overview of the genre along the two paths - Diachronic approach and Synchronic approach. The first half of the semester will be devoted to the former while the second will be dedicated to the latter. During the second half we will touch on five issues (feminism, postmodernity, virtual reality, body, and artificial intelligence) that have repeatedly but variably appeared in many science fiction films from the genre's very beginnings to the present day. From Metropolis, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien to Back To The Future and Ex Machina, this course will screen a diverse set of films followed by in-depth analysis and intensive discussions which foster the critical thinking for assessing and advancing arguments about the subject. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to situate science fiction films in relation to their generic and historical lineage and to critically analyse them in terms of their cultural resonance and their aesthetic properties.
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Course Outline	TBA

Number of Credits	1
Offering Department	School of Humanities
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Asynchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	HY0001 will introduce students to three major ethical theories' utilitarianism, Kant's deontology, and virtue ethics. Then, four weeks will be devoted to teaching the ethical principles underlying academic integrity, research ethics, and intellectual property. Finally, students will discuss issues related to the ethics of environmental sustainability and conservation. All the while, students will be challenged apply the ethical theories learned to concrete moral problems, including world poverty, corporate accountability and whistleblowing, and workplace discrimination.
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Course Outline	TBA

Number of Credits	4
Offering Department	School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Jan 10, 2022
Last Day of Class	May 6, 2022
Course Component	Lecture/Tutorial
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Restrictions	N/A
Course Description	This course aims to develop fundamental mathematical concepts such as definite integrals and their applications to find areas and volumes, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration techniques, tests for convergence and divergence of sequences and series, interval and radius of convergence of power series, differentiation and integration of power series, and Taylor series. Techniques learned in this course will prepare students for more advanced quantitative courses in mathematics, science and engineering. Antiderivatives and definite integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, improper integrals, substitution rule, area between curves, volume using the disk/washer method, volume using the cylindrical shell method, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, integration using partial fractions, limit of sequences, integral test, comparison test, absolute/conditional convergence, the ratio test, the root test, power series, radius and interval of convergence, Taylor and Maclaurin series, the binomial series.
Points to Note for Students	Currently it is planned that lecture will be live-streamed via Zoom. Depending on the national guideline, if the mode of lessons convert to physical, then students on virtual exchange will rely on the webcast recording or pre-recorded videos for lectures.
Course Outline	Link

The number of credits is shown as provided by the course offering university. The credit structure at the course offering university may be different from the one at your home university. Please contact the VSE Coordinator of your home university for credit transfer information.

Course enrollment is subject to final approval from your home university and the course offering university.

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