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Math & Science Math, Biology, Chemistry & Physics Computing Studies, Robotics, Astronomy, Earth Science

Humanities, Art & Music Integrated Humanities, Art, Music, Geography, History, English Literature, Economics (H1-level) Languages English (H1-level), Chinese/Higher Chinese, Malay/Higher Malay, Tamil/Higher Tamil, Hindi, Japanese, French, Malay Special Programme, Chinese Special Programme

Affective and Character Education National Education, Service Learning, Student Leadership, Mentoring, Pastoral Counselling & Discipline Physical Education Physical Training & Sports Co-curricular Activities Uniform Groups, Physical Sports, Performing Groups, Clubs & Societies

Year 1 to Year 4 Year 5 to Year 6 Math + 2 Science, 4th Major (Optional) Beyond H2-level

Research, Innovation & Enterprise

Boarding Programme

Advanced Research Project

Curriculum

Minimum CAP of 2.5 Pass in English Programme Fulfillment of MT requirement Pass in Mathematics Major Pass in Two Science Majors Pass all core modules At least Satisfactory Grade for

Advanced Research Project NUS High School Diploma Cumulative Average Point Modules Taken & Grades

Detailed student portfolio Academic Transcript Student Devt Transcript Research Transcript School Leaving Certificate Testimonial

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NUS High Diploma

External Exams such as AP and SAT are optional

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

OVER COMMITMENT

Other Administrative Matters

Estimated Curriculum Time based on 2013 Program of Studies from each Department

Examples of some Subject Combinations Approximate total MCs from Years 5 & 6 respectively

3 Subjects - all Majors for M & 2 Sci 25 + 17 = 42 MCs 3 Subjects - all Honours for M & 2 Sci 40 + 24 = 64 MCs 4 Subjects - all Majors for M & 3 Sci 33 + 21 = 54 MCs 4 Subjects - 2 Majors & 2 Honours for M & 3 Sci 45 + 24 = 69 MCs 4 Subjects - all Honours for M & 3 Sci 48 + 33 = 81 MCs Note: Other possible subject combinations intermediate of any of the 5 combinations shown above are not listed, but can be estimated from provided hours shown above Note: total MCs for Years 5 & 6 for each of these Majors as follows CS / Eng Lit / Art / Music (12 MCs), Geography / History / Economics (16 MCs) 4th Subject can be : 3rd Science OR any one of the Humanities (Geography, History, Economics, Literature), Art or Music (HAM) subjects OR Computing Studies

Additional hours to note for each week

Physics/Chemistry/Biology Olympiad training 2 hrs for each Science per wk

Advanced Research Project (ARP) ≥ 3 hrs per wk 2

ACTIONS and corresponding DEADLINES during Specialization Years

Appeal for Honours in Year 5/6 Submit form to Acad Heads during the stated time points during your Specialization Years (refer to next column)

• End of Year 5 Sem 1 and 2 exams during Post Exam period till PTM only

• Check with respective Acad

Department Heads

Drop Honours to Major OR Drop Major in Year 5/6 Submit form to Acad Heads at any 1 of the 4 time points during your Specialization Years (refer to next column) Each department commence Honours programs at different times

• End of Year 5 Sem 1 exams during Post Exam period till PTM only

• Start of Year 5 Sem 2 during module

registration add/drop period only • End of Year 5 Sem 2 exams during

Post Exam period till PTM only • Start of Year 6 Sem 1 during module

registration add/drop period only

Obtain Appeal for Honours, or Drop Honours/Major forms from General Office 3

Dropping Honours to Major / Dropping Major

IMPLICATIONS

• For students who drop Honours to Major in Year 5 or 6

– Honours modules that have been taken will be converted from Core to Elective, and can be excluded from Graduation CAP during Graduation Academic Transcript selection exercise held for Year 6 students in Year 6 Sem 2

• For students who drop Major in Year 5 or 6

– Core modules that have been taken will still be included in Graduation CAP

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Mathematics Honours

Computing Studies Major

Computing Studies Major

Year Semester 1 Semester 2

2014 Database Design (3 MC) Data Structures & Algorithms

(3 MC)

2015 Software Engineering (3 MC) Computer Networking

(3 MC)

• Computing Studies (CS) is available only as a 4th major

• Only applicable to students who have taken and passed all the Years 3 & 4 CS electives

• Recommended if you have done well in CS so far AND you intend to read Computing / Computer Engineering

Math Specialisation

Year Semester 1 Semester 2

2013 (Yr 4)

2014 (Yr 5)

2015 (Yr 6)

• Advanced Mathematics III (5 MC)

• Polar Coordinates, Parametric Equations & Vector Functions (PPV) (2 MC)

• Advanced Calculus (4 MC) AP Calculus AB • Honours Calculus (3 MC) AP Calculus BC

• Statistics (5 MC) • Linear Algebra (2 MC)

• Elective: AP Statistics (5 MC) • Honours Options (2 MC)

• Advanced Mathematics V (3 MC) • Honours Options (2 MC)

Major ???? Honours

• Advanced Mathematics IV (5 MC)

SPECIALISATION IN MATHEMATICS

Subject read at University

NUSHS Math Major

NUSHS Math Major

with Honours

Mathematics Minimum to cope Will manage better

Science & Engineering Sufficient to cope

Advantageous but not necessary

Others Sufficient Not necessary

FAQ

Q: How are the Honours students selected? A: Students approved to read Math Honours have

to at least meet the following: Consistently scoring A+ (preferably) or A in Math

core modules Good attitude and a passion towards Math Must take pre-requisite module: MA4401 PPV and

perform well Must apply for Math Honours in the Specialisation

Exercise

FAQ

Q: Must I read Math Honours if my Math results have been very good so far?

A: You are encouraged to read Math

Honours if you have demonstrated the aptitude, but it is not compulsory.

However, do note that there is only one entry point to the Math Honours Programme. There is no second intake.

FAQ

Q: Can I upgrade from Major to Honours at a later stage, e.g., in Yr 5 or 6?

A: No. There is only one entry point. The

Math Honours Programme has 5 semesters worth of modules. It is not possible to join midway. You can choose Math electives if you wish to broaden your knowledge beyond the core modules.

FAQ

Q: Can I choose to read Math Honours if I did not take the PPV module in Yr 4?

A: Your application will not be successful as

you have not met one of the criteria.

FAQ

Q: What happens to my PPV results if I decide not to read Math Honours subsequently?

A: Your PPV module will be treated as an

elective module.

FAQ

Q: What are Honours options? A: These are modules specifically catered to

the Honours students. The variety serves to expose you to a wider range of topics and prepare you for reading Mathematics at University. You need to read 2 Honours options.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to decide now? A: No. The Specialisation Exercise takes

place only in Year 4 Semester 2. But if you intend to apply for Math

Honours in future, you must sign up for MA4401: Polar Coordinates, Parametric Equations & Vector Functions

FAQ

Q: How do I sign up for PPV if I intend to read Math Honours?

A: You can do so through your Math

teachers later this term, via the PPV sign-up class list.

SPECIALISING IN PHYSICS & ENGINEERING

PHYSICS IS EVERYWHERE

Electric transporters

HP Labs – New 3-D display for holograms in phones and tablets

Wearable Computing

Top 5 reasons why you should do Physics

1. Most modern technology involves physics 2. An understanding of physics leads to a better

understanding of almost any other science 3. College recruiters recognize the value of physics

classes 4. The job market for people with skills in physics is

strong 5. Physics offers a deep and unique perspective in itself

Physics Major Continues preparatory topics for physics / engineering

degree o Practical Circuitry o Wave Optics & Fluid Mechanics o Atomic & Nuclear Physics o Introductory Electronics

Consolidation - AP Physics B exam Outstanding students will be nominated

o EG1108 & EG1109 NUS Modules (on fast track for Global Engineering Programme)

SPECIALISATION IN PHYSICS

Physics Honors Covers some of first year physics / engineering undergraduate

curriculum o Modern Physics o Practical Circuitry o Calculus-based Mechanics o Calculus-based Electromagnetism o Knowledge of advanced calculus is not required

Prepares you for o Physics Olympiads o Consolidation - AP Physics C

– Credits can be counted towards selected 1st-year physics & engineering courses in most universities e.g. MIT, Stanford etc

Outstanding students will be nominated

o PC1141 to PC1144 NUS Physics o EG1108 & EG1109 NUS Engineering Modules

SPECIALISATION IN PHYSICS

YEAR 5

PC5106 Practical Circuitry

PC5107 Advanced Physics III

PC6110 Introductory Electronics

YEAR 6

PC5101 Atomic & Nuclear Physics

AP PHYSICS B

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

PHYSICS MAJOR PHYSICS MAJOR

YEAR 5

AP PHYSICS B

PC5101 Atomic & Nuclear Physics

PC5401 Calculus-based Mechanics I

PC5403 Calculus-based E&M I

PC5106 Practical Circuitry

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

Honours Modules

PHYSICS HONORS PHYSICS HONORS

YEAR 6

PC6402 Calculus-based Mechanics II

AP PHYSICS C

PC6404 Calculus-based E&M II

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

PHYSICS HONORS PHYSICS HONORS

PC6405 Modern Physics

SPECIALISING IN CHEMISTRY

Majoring in Chemistry Must like chemistry & must be interested in

pursuing it further Relevant & sufficient for the courses below:

SPECIALISATION IN CHEMISTRY

Engineering Courses Science Courses Others Chemical Engineering Applied Chemistry Medicine

Bioengineering Chemistry Nursing

Environmental Engineering Life Sciences Pharmacy

Materials Science & Engineering Dentistry

Majors with Honours in Chemistry Must really, really love chemistry & must be

interested in pursuing it further at University level & beyond

Relevant mainly for Chemistry and Applied Chemistry courses

It is a rigorous course which requires a strong organic chemistry foundation

Covers some university level content but pitched at an appropriate level

SPECIALISATION IN CHEMISTRY

MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY YEAR 5

YEAR 6

CM5107 Organic Chemistry

CM6101 Expts in Synthetic Chemistry

Principles of Chemistry I

AP CHEMISTRY

CM5106 Inorganic and Electrochemistry

SPECIALISATION IN CHEMISTRY

MAJOR WITH HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY YEAR 5

YEAR 6

CM5107 Organic Chemistry

CM6101 Expts in Synthetic Chemistry

CM5106 Inorganic and Electrochemistry

SPECIALISATION IN CHEMISTRY

CM5402 Adv Organic Chemistry (3)

CM6403 Analytical Chemistry (3)

CM6404 Current topics in Chemistry (1)

Add: +7 MC AP CHEMISTRY

SPECIALIZING IN BIOLOGY

Questions to ask myself: • Should I MAJOR or MAJOR with Honours in Biology? Am I

EXTREMELY interested and passionate about Biology? What do I want to study in University? Is it:

If your answer is ‘YES’ to the above, then listen on…

COURSES MAJOR HONOURS

Bioengineering or Biotechnology

Dentistry

Food Science and Technology

Life Sciences Environmental Biology Plant/Animal Biology

Biomedical Sciences Molecular and Cell Biology

Medicine Not compulsory for Medicine in YLLsoM NUS or LKCsoM NTU (but preferred for

NTU)

(for Medicine in UK)

Veterinary Science

Health-related e.g. Nursing

Any other Biology-related courses

Year 5 Year 6 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2

Major (12 MC)

BL5102 Advanced Animal

Physiology (2 MC)

BL5103 Ecology and the

Environment (2 MC)

BL6101

Advanced Topics in General Biology (4 MC)

Honours (17 MC)

BL5107 Basic Molecular Biology

(4 MC)

BL6101 Advanced Topics in General Biology

(4 MC)

BL6405 Advanced Molecular Biology

(5 MC)

SPECIALIZATION IN BIOLOGY * AP BIOLOGY

Contemporary History I - Contemporary issues of the post-Cold War era - New challenges facing US-Russian relations - Role of the US in shaping the development of the world economy - Growth and transformation of the Asian economies and their implications.

World Affairs I - Development of the global economy, drawing on perspectives from a multidisciplinary orientation. - Growth, opportunities and the challenges of the global economy affecting international countries - Key issues which affect the globalising world: oil crisis, protectionism versus free trade, trade imbalances and debt crisis

World Affairs II - Rise and impact of religious fundamentalism on world and regional security - Instability in the Middle East and South Asia - Collective efforts of the world community through the United Nations to address the rise of religious militancy and the Middle East problem

Contemporary History II - Challenges faced by Southeast Asian states - Issues of interstate tensions till the present and its effects on regional cooperation and security - Role of ASEAN in promoting the regional peace and security of Southeast Asia - Regional identity of SEA

Research Paper

(to be completed over 4 semesters)

• Emergence of new service sectors and their internationalization • Significance of small- and medium-sized enterprises, and increasing

deregulation of certain public services • Impacts of globalization on the developed countries, less developed

countries and newly industrialised economies • Interrelationship between transnational corporations (TNCs) and

regional development in an era of global economic restructuring

Globalisation of Economic Activity

• Structure and composition of the Earth’s atmosphere • Earth’s climatic zones, especially those of tropical Africa and Asia • Local climatic patterns (microclimates) and their modification by

human activity • Effects of urban areas and vegetation on microclimates • Changes in the global climate; implications and responses to climatic

events

Atmospheric Systems, Hazards and Management

• Basic introductory skills on how to utilise GIS technology to explore and solve different social, economic, physical-based problems

• Basic cartographic skills and essential elements in completing a spatial map

• Students will be required to research on real-world issues, construct their own data, analyse the data and to display their results spatially in geographic representations.

Geographic Information

System (GIS)

• To be completed over 4 semesters Research Paper

Market

Economy • Characteristics of

a free market economy

• Allocation of resources

• Government intervention

National Economy Working of the national economy Equilibrium of level of income Effectiveness of macroeconomic policies

International Economy

Underlying causes of the economic development Impact of globalization Role of economic cooperation Effectiveness of the policies

Singapore Economy

Workings of the Singapore economy Economic reasoning behind public policies Economic issues and challenges facing the Singapore economy Effectiveness of the policies

To be completed over 4 semesters

requires • genuine interest in the subject discipline • commitment, perseverance, resilience • hours of reading, critical thinking, writing • loads of self-discipline

Are you ready for the

English Literature An Overview of the Curriculum

Modules Offered

Year 5 Topic – Tragedy and Comedy Year 5 Period - 19th Century

British Literature Year 6 Topic – Adaptations Year 6 Period - 20th Century

American Literature

EN5106 - Topic

EN5107 – Period

EN6102 - Topic

EN6103 - Period

Twelfth Night Great Expectations

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

The Great Gatsby

Macbeth Frankenstein Pygmalion vs My Fair Lady

Catcher in the Rye

Dr Jeykll and Mr Hyde

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Selection of Short Stories

Additional Considerations

EN6111 Advanced Research in Literature Module = 4MCs 3 Semesters Long.

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0. Yr 4 Subject Specialization Talk 2013 introSCHOOL INTRODUCTION�Experiment. Explore. ExcelCurriculumGraduation RequirementOver Commitment

1. 2013 Year 4 Subject Specialization briefing - Other Administrative MattersOther Administrative MattersEstimated Curriculum Time� based on 2013 Program of Studies from each DepartmentSlide Number 3Dropping Honours to Major / �Dropping Major

2. 2013 Yr 4 Subject Specialisation Briefing MathsSlide Number 1Computing Studies MajorMath SpecialisationSPECIALISATION IN MATHEMATICSFAQFAQFAQFAQFAQFAQFAQFAQ

3. Physics Subject Specialization 2013SPECIALISING IN�PHYSICS & ENGINEERINGPHYSICS IS EVERYWHERETop 5 reasons why you should do PhysicsSPECIALISATION IN PHYSICSSlide Number 5Slide Number 6Slide Number 7Slide Number 8

4. Subject_Specialisation_CHEM_2013SPECIALISING IN�CHEMISTRYSPECIALISATION IN CHEMISTRYSPECIALISATION IN CHEMISTRYMAJOR IN CHEMISTRY MAJOR WITH HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY

5. Specialization briefing 2013 - BiologySPECIALIZING IN�BIOLOGYSlide Number 2Slide Number 3

6. Specialisation Briefing for Y4 2013_HumanitiesSlide Number 1Slide Number 2Slide Number 3Slide Number 4Slide Number 5Slide Number 6Slide Number 7Slide Number 8Slide Number 9Slide Number 10

7. 2013 Yr 4 Subject Specialisation Briefing ELitEnglish LiteratureModules OfferedSlide Number 3Additional Considerations

Specialisation of Subject EndSlide Number 1