National University of Singapore

This course examines the main processes that combine to influence the development of Earth’s surface and the formation of and changes to landscapes. The origins and development of landforms, particularly in the humid tropics, are explored, as are the characteristics, functioning, dynamics and interactions within and between major associated ecosystems. Human-induced landform and ecosystem modifications are also considered. 

This course introduces basic principles and tools to design, plan, evaluate, analyze, manage and control transportation systems. The courses covers how to identify, formulate, examine, and solve transportation engineering problems. The major topics include transportation system, planning and management, geometric design of roads and intersections, structural design of pavement, pavement materials, traffic flow and analysis, and traffic management and control. 

This course examines Singapore’s media law and policy with socio-legal and socioeconomic analysis, which is essential for good media practice. Students learn about legislation that consolidates the media legal framework in traditional areas such as broadcasting, print, advertising, film and art, etc.; as well as the new areas of concern such as social media, platform media, digital minorities, etc. Students will develop an understanding of the historical, cultural and particular contexts in the implementation and function of media law and policy by studying and contrasting different approaches in other nation-states.

This course introduces the theory and practice of community leadership. Topics include basic leadership theories, models and frameworks including transformational leadership, transactional leadership, servant leadership, as well as contingent models of leadership. The course also covers concepts related to community leadership such as power, culture, and conflict in the community. Through this course, students develop critical competencies in leading and managing in the community such as influence and persuasion, negotiation, communication, empathy, and empowerment.