National University of Singapore

This course provides an introduction to both weather and climate. Processes underlying the behavior of the atmospheric environment from local to global scales are discussed. The course commences with a discussion of atmospheric concepts in a visual and practical manner. Understanding and application of basic meteorological principles will help to explain environmental phenomena such as clouds and precipitation, tropical storms and global climate change. 

This course examines dominant perceptions of law in Malay society by focusing on ideas on adat law and Islamization of laws. It analyzes socio‐historical factors conditioning perspectives and the function of ideas in relation to social groups that espouse them. The extent to which the mode of thinking on adat law is reflected in discourse on Islamizing laws and its impact on legal development will be addressed. Concepts of ideology and Orientalism, Islam and adat law, Ideas on Islamization of laws and Shariah and the state are some major themes tackled.

The course provides a study of the major principles and types of rheology and how these can be applied to give the required structure, texture, and viscosity in processed biomaterials. Major topics include viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, viscoelastic properties of weak and strong gels, transient responses of a wide range of food and pharmaceutical products, and theoretical/empirical modelling of mechanical properties.

This course provides a historical introduction to Islam’s core beliefs, practices, and institutions as they have developed in diverse cultural and political contexts. The course considers a range of topics all approached historically, among them: Islam’s foundational texts, religious expressions, institutions and cultural forms, as well as the challenges posed by changing economic and social conditions for Muslim societies in the modern period. The objective is to provide an informed appreciation of the historical development, cultural diversity, and contemporary issues facing Muslim communities across the world.

This course looks at constructions of gender in modern Japanese literature by both female and male authors. Readings cover some of the major authors, genres, and literary movements of modern Japanese literature, as well as secondary readings in gender theory.

This course prepares students to be effective public speakers and critically attuned listeners. It introduces students to theories of oral communication and public speaking, as well as practical strategies for analyzing and connecting with audiences, gathering and structuring relevant information, employing effective rhetorical devices, incorporating visual aids, and delivering purposefully engaging speeches. Students practice their speaking skills and learn how to give and receive critical constructive feedback. Through experiential and reflective learning, students gain confidence in speaking in academic, professional and public settings.

This course provides a study of how housing markets work and the roles of policy in housing production, consumption, investment and governance. The course introduces basic housing economic concepts that can help to understand housing markets, cycles, and housing finance. It examines the roles of housing policies in delivering and governing a housing provision system, for example, the policies to promote homeownership and the roles of town councils in housing estate management. Cases and examples are drawn from the housing markets in both Singapore and other countries.