National University of Singapore

This course builds on Stochastic Processes I and introduces an array of stochastic models with biomedical and other real world applications. Topics include Poisson process, compound Poisson process, marked Poisson process, point process, epidemic models, continuous time Markov chain, birth and death processes, martingale. The course requires students to take prerequisites.

This course addresses the design and performance tuning of database applications, focusing on relational database applications implemented with relational database management systems. Topics covered include normalization theory (functional, multi-valued and join dependency, normal forms, decomposition and synthesis methods), entity relationship approach and SQL tuning (performance evaluation, execution plan verification, indexing, de-normalization, code level and transactions tuning). Additional selected topics include the technologies, design and performance tuning of non-relational database applications (for instance, network and hierarchical models and nested relational model for an historical perspective, as well as XML and NoSQL systems for a modern perspective). The course requires students to take prerequisites.

This course equips students with the basic knowledge of contemporary economic thinking. It adheres closely to mainstream economics thinking, with particular attention to business applications. Students examine market equilibrium, competition, monopoly, price and non-price business strategies and the teaching methodology takes a fundamentally problem-solving approach. Models and analytical skills are introduced to solve business problems systematically and how information technology and the internet have made many changes in the way businesses are run.

Through exploring different areas within the Chinese language and cultural domain, including Chinese media, content creation, book publishing, and Chinese teaching, the course familiarizes students with today's volatile society and market, equipping them with the necessary skills to comprehend the dynamics of these industries within current political, social, cultural and linguistic contexts. Students gain a deeper understanding of the professional landscape and learn to combine their knowledge of Chinese language and culture with design thinking approaches for addressing opportunities and challenges they encounter in their future career. The course requires students to take prerequisites.

This course examines the intersection of international relations and global health. It introduces students to various issues and topics in global health. Questions include: What are the health threats and opportunities that arise with globalization? Who are the main actors and what are the major institutions influencing processes of global health governance? How do existing institutional arrangements function in responding to global health challenges? To engage comprehensive examination of these key issues, the course includes International Relations concepts, such as power, legitimacy, soft vs hard law, regime, and normative change.

This course surveys the history and philosophy of science and its relation to technology and society. Students examine major topics and readings in the field including the scientific revolution, experimental science, industrialization, probabilistic theory, and environmental science, keeping in mind the broader historical circumstances that have shaped these forces. Key concepts include: scientific norms, paradigm shifts and technoscience. Students encounter historical and contemporary case studies various regions and countries.

This class introduces students to the process of conducting research on historical topics. Students discuss and critique examples of publishable research and work independently to develop their own topics and interests. Students explore different methods and approaches of historical inquiry, learn how to identify, access, and use records in the archives and in digital humanities, and produce research on their own. The course requires students to take prerequisites.

This course introduces the history, evolution, and contemporary practices of clinical psychology. Students use the scientist practitioner model to study underlying theoretical frameworks and the skills and practices of clinical psychologists. Ethical and professional issues covered include classification and diagnosis, clinical research, assessment, case formulation and treatment planning, interventions, and prevention. The materials are discussed in the context of typical work settings of clinical psychologists (e.g. mental health, forensic or neuropsychological) and across varied client populations (e.g. children, adults, couples). The course requires students to take prerequisites.

Spanish 3 (A.2.1 level), is an elementary level at the CLS. This course offers a combination of listening and speaking practice and introduces past tenses (pretérito perfecto compuesto, pretérito perfecto simple and pretérito imperfecto) via targeted reading and writing activities. The course continues to incorporate Spanish cultural elements through representative texts and audio-visual materials.