CEG Feb 2009 BEng (Computer Engineering) Joint programme between School of Computing and Faculty of Engineering

What is Computer Engineering?  Discipline which combines electrical engineering and computer science  Computer engineers are involved in many aspects of computing, from low level circuit designs using computing devices to large scale integration involving hardware and software systems.  A graduate in this programme is expected to have fundamental knowledge in mathematics, physics, electronics, digital logic, programming and algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, networks, embedded systems  A graduate is also expected to have some experience in design of hardware and software systems  Relevant industrial experience will also complement the knowledge and skills of the student.

What is the CDIO context and Why? CDIO = Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate Educate students who understand how to conceive-design- implement-operate complex value- added engineering systems in a modern team- based engineering environment and are mature, thoughtful individuals CDIO initiatives prescribes improvements in 4 basic areas : increase in active and hands-on learning emphasis on problem formulation emphasis on concept learning enhancement of learning feedback mechanisms Pedagogy

Inventry Control and Monitoring System CEG HyperMarket (CHM)

The CEG HyperMarket Group Core Activity Hypermarket retailing in 60 different countries 15,000 stores in 512 cities Global virtual store 8,000,000 different products Revenue USD 500 bn per year Competitive advantage Procurement Low cost bulk sourcing with JIT store delivery Ultra low inventory Diverse product mix Fulfillment Fast, straightforward customer processing Active pricing to control product flow Key enabler Information Technology

The CEG Inventory Control and Monitoring System (CICMS) A global DB keeping tab of: Current inventory at all CHM warehouse and stores Age Procured prices, etc Current good available at all vendor locations Condition for sales Lead time Pricing Live (to the minute) demand status of all products at all stores Automatic data capture front Feed live data for backend monitoring and control Auto pricing control system, with live dynamic pricing. Changes pricing on the fly to ensure supply and demand matching

Modules in CDIO Major Cycle CG1101 Programming Methodology CG1103 Data Structures and Algorithms I CG1413 Effective Team Communication CG2007 Microprocessor Systems CG2271 Real-time Operating Systems CG3002 Embedded Systems Design Project EE3001 Project

Programme Requirements University Level Requirements Unrestricted Elective Requirements 122 MCs 20 MCs  2 GEMs (at least 1 must be from Grp B)  1 Singapore Studies Module  2 breadth modules outside Faculty 18 MCs May include :  internships  other enhancement prog  Minor prog  unrestricted modules Total MCs = 160 Full Degree Programme Requirements

Major Programme Requirements Programme Components ModulesMC Non-technical requirements common to all BEng students  CG1413 Effective Team Communication  HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations  EG2401 Engineering Professionalism 10 Core Modules  MA1505 Mathematics I  MA1506 Mathematics II  PC1432 Physics IIE  CS1231 Discrete Structures  CS2103 Software Engrg  CG1101 Prog Methodology  CG1103 Data Structures  CG1108 Electrical Engrg  CG2007 MicroP Systems  CG2271 RTOS  CG3207 Computer Arch  EE2020 Digital Fundamentals  EE2021 Devices & Circuits  EE2023 Signals & Systems  EE2031 Circuit/Sys Des Lab  EE3204 CCNI  ST2334 Prob & Statistics 66 Projects  CG3002 Embedded Systems Design Project  EE3001 Project  CG4001 BEng Dissertation 22 Technical Electives Minimum 6 modules, at least 3 must be at level 4 24 Total MCs for Programme Requirements 122

Optional Industrial Component in the Programme  6-months industrial attachment + Additional 6- months industrial FYP (both parts are optional)  Industrial FYP for the second 6-months will be mapped to CG4001 requirement. 1 st 6 months UEM 12 MCs 1 st 6 months UEM 12 MCs 2 nd 6 months Industrial FYP CG nd 6 months Industrial FYP CG4001 Total of 24 MCs is possible for 1 year of internship

Summary of Programme Design CDIO mapped modules:28% of Prog Req (Selected Computer Engineering modules taught within a simulated industrial focused environment) Programme Fexibility Academic focused modules:from 52% to 72% Industrial focused modules:from 0% to 20% (dependent on election of 12 months, 6 months or no industrial exposure)

FFG Checklist for CEG FFG: File For Graduation (Direct entry to CEG1 / Streamed to CEG2 in Year2) of AY2012 intake & Direct Entry Poly students of AY2012 intakeDirect Entry Poly students of AY2012 intake Note: Direct Entry Poly students of AY2012 intake follows AY2011 curriculum

HAVE I FULFILLED THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ? No. of MCs Tick if fulfilled 1.University Level Requirements (ULR):20 (i) GEM/SS/ULR Breadth: Students are required to read 20 MCs of the ULR consisting of:  2 x * GEM modules (8 MCs)  1 SS (4 MCs)  2 ** ULR Breadth outside student’s Faculty (8 MCs) Note 1: * At least 1 GEM module must be from Subject Group B: Humanities and Social Science. Singapore Studies (SS) module – SSA2204 or SSA2211 (recommended) Recommended ULR Breadth outside student ’ s faculty: SC1101E / MNO1001 / MKT1003 / ACC1002X / EC1301. (These recommended ULR Breadth can also be used to meet UEM requirements. See section 2(iii) below). Other modules offered as ULR Breadth (module type code U9) by other faculties can also be taken by students to fulfil their ULR Breadth requirements. Note 2: **CEG POLY DIRECT ENTRY students are strongly advised to take PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II (through bidding via CORS) before taking PC1432. (ii) BUSINESS requirements Students are strongly encouraged to read at least 1 business/management module from the prescribed list at Students may use this business module to meet ULR Breadth outside student ’ s faculty or UEM requirements (see section 2(iii) below). (iii) Minor Prgrammes A student may use up to 19 MCs to satisfy their UEM (see section 2(ii) below) and another 8 MCs for their ULR Breadth outside student ’ s faculty. For more info, plse refer to (iv) University Scholars Programme (USP) For USP students, plse refer to

2Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEM):19 (i) Enhancement Programmes  EG3601 (EG1601) Industrial Attachment Prg (IAP) – 12 MCs  EG3602/T (EG1602) Vacation Internship Prg (VIP) – 6 MCs  EG1603, EG2603A, EG2603B (EG1603A/B/C) Technopreneurship & Incubation Prg (TIP) – 2/2/8 MCs respectively  EG2604 (EG1604) Innovation Prg (IP) – 4 MCs  EG2605 (EG1605) Undergraduate Research Opportunities Prg (UROP) – 4 MCs  EG2606A/B (EG1606A/B) Independent Work Prg (IWP) – 2/4 MCs respectively MCs of each prg can be obtained only once. Students can do either IAP or VIP, but not both. For more info, plse refer to (ii) BUSINESS requirements Students are strongly encouraged to read at least 1 business/management module from the prescribed list at Students may use this business module to meet ULR Breadth outside student ’ s faculty (see section 1(ii) above) or UEM requirements. These modules are coded module type code 29: compulsory cross-fac modules. (iii) Recommended modules Recommended ULR Breadth outside student ’ s faculty (see section 1(i) above): SC1101E / MNO1001 / MKT1003 / ACC1002X / EC1301. (These recommended ULR Breadth can also be used to meet UEM requirements. Other modules offered as UEM (module type code 27) by other faculties can also be taken by students to fulfil their UEM requirements. CEG POLY DIRECT ENTRY students are required to take MA1301 Introductory Mathematics if they do not have Diploma Plus Certificate. (iv) Minor Programmes A student may use up to 19 MCs to satisfy their UEM and another 8 MCs for their ULR Breadth outside student ’ s faculty (see section 1(iii) above). For more info, plse refer to (v) Other Technical Electives For students who wish to achieve greater specialization in CEG fields. CEG students could also take other ECE tech electives (not listed in the CEG Masterlist of Tech electives) to fulfill UEM requirements. (vi) University Scholars Programme (USP) For more info, plse refer to (vii) NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) For more info, plse refer to

3.Programme Requirements Non-Technical Requirements:Sub-total – 10 MCs CG1413 Effective Team Communication(4 MCs) EG2401 Engineering Professionalism(3 MCs) HR2002 Human Capital in Organisations(3 MCs) 3.2Major Requirements:Sub-total – 111 MCs CG1108 Electrical Engineering(4 MCs) PC1432 Physics IIE(4 MCs) MA1505 Mathematics I(4 MCs) MA1506 Mathematics II(4 MCs) CG1101 Programming Methodology(4 MCs) EE2005 Electronics(4 MCs) EE2006 Digital Design(4 MCs) CG2007 Microprocessor Systems(4 MCs) EE2009 Signals(4 MCs) ST2334 Probability & Statistics(4 MCs) EE3204 Computer Communication Networks I (4 MCs) CG3207 Computer Architecture(4 MCs) CG1102 Data Structures and Algorithms(5 MCs) CS1231 Discrete Structures(4 MCs) CS2103 Software Engineering(4 MCs) CG2271 Real-Time Operating Systems(4 MCs) CEG CORE – PROJECTS: CG2001 Embedded Systems Design Project (6 MCs) CG3001 Engineering Technopreneurship Project (4 MCs) CG001 B.Eng. Dissertation(12 MCs)

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: Minimum total of 6 Technical electives (at least 24 MCs in total) as follows: (a) at least 3 electives at level 4 from any concentration Note: 1. All 6 technical electives must add up to 24 MCs. If not, student has to take more technical electives to make up to 24 MCs. Have I fulfilled all requirements to graduate?160 (min)

Other information: 1.Limit on Level 1000 modules: Students should not read more than 60 MCs of level 1000 modules towards their degree requirements (minimum of 160 MCs for graduation) S/U Option (AY2012 intake): and S/U for semester 1: late Dec; for semester 2: early June 3 days only after results release: Check NUSNET mail for more information from RO Note: You must score a minimum “C” grade to get “S”. Otherwise your transcript will show “U” (Unsatisfactory) for the module.

Other information: 3. ES1102 English for Academic Purposes If you do not pass your QET you must bid for ES1102 EAP so that you can take CG1413 next semester. This is important because you need to take CG1413 and CG1103 together! Students who missed July 2012 QET should look out for the next registration (for November QET).

4. Exemptions for Poly graduates of AY2012/13 intake admitted into CEG: Poly graduates admitted into the CEG in AY2012/13 will follow AY2011/12 CEG curriculum and may be eligible for the following exemptions (up to 35 MCs) from the following list, depending on the Diploma from the polytechnics. University Level Requirements (up to 8MCs) 1 GEM (Module code GXK1999 under Subject Group B: Humanities and Social Science) 4 MCs 1 Breadth (ULR) module 4 MCs Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs up to 12MCs) Faculty/Programme Requirements (up to 20MCs) CG1413 Effective Team Communication 4 MCs HR2002 Human Capital in Organisations 3 MCs CG1108 Electrical Engineering 4 MCs EE3001 Project 4 MCs For details on the poly exemptions, please refer to: Note that the 12 MCs granted to diploma holders will not count against the limit on level 1000 modules. Other information:

Possible Schedule for CEG AY2012/13 Direct Intake (without IA)

Possible Schedule for CEG AY2012/13 Direct Intake (with 6 months IA)

Possible Schedule for CEG AY2012/13 Poly Intake (without IA)

Embedded Systems CS3211 Parallel and Concurrent Programming CS3271 Software Engineering for Reactive Sys CS4223 Parallel Computer Architecture CS4271 Critical Systems and Their Verification CS4214 Real-time Embedded Systems EE4218 Embedded Hardware System Design EE4415 Integrated Digital Design Communications EE2011 Engineering Electromagnetics EE3101 Digital Signal Processing EE3103 Communications EE3104 Introduction to RF & Microwave.. EE4101 RF Communications EE4104 Microwave Circuits & Devices EE4110 RFIC and MMIC Design EE4112 HF Techniques EE4113 Digital Communications & Coding EE4114 Optical Communications Networking CS3235 Introduction to Computer Security CS4222 Wireless Computing & Sensor Networks CS4236 Cryptography Theory & Practice CS4274 Mobile and Multimedia Networking CS4344 Networked & Mobile Gaming EE4210 Computer Communication Networks II EE4214 Real-time Embedded Systems Control & Energy Management EE2010 Systems & Control CS3243 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence CS3244 Machine Learning EE3302 Industrial Control Systems EE3304 Digital Control Systems EE3505 Electrical Energy Systems EE4302 Advanced Control Systems EE4305 Introduction to Fuzzy/Neural Sys EE4306 Distributed Autonomous Robotic Sys EE4307 Control Systems Design & Simulation EE4501 Power System Mgmt & Protection EE4502 Electric Drives and Control EE4505 Power Semiconductor Devices & ICs CEG Technical Electives

Multimedia Processing EE3206 Intro to Computer Vision & Image Processing CS4247 Image Synthesis & Computer Animation EE3701 Digital Media TechnologiesCS3248 Design of Interactive Systems EE3702 Introduction to Electronic GamingCS3249 Elements of User Interface Design EE4212 Computer VisionCS4248 Natural Language Processing EE4213 Image ProcessingCS4341 Multimedia Technologies CS3230 Design and Analysis of AlgorithmsCS4345 General-Purpose Computation on GPU CS3240 Human Computer InteractionCS4213 Game Development CS3248 Design of Interactive MediaCS4247 Graphics Rendering Techniques CS3241 Computer GraphicsCS4342 3D Modeling and Animation CS4240 Virtual Reality and 3-D InteractionCS4344 Networked and Gaming CS4243 Computer Vision & Pattern RecognitionCS4347 Sound and Music Computing CS4249 Design of Advanced User Interfaces Advisories will be provided during Year 2 to guide them on the choice of technical electives for specialization CEG Technical Electives

Industrial Attachment Plan carefully: Nothing, 6-month, 12 month 1 st 6-month (option): 12 MCs credited under UEM FOE: SOC: nd 6-month (further option): 12 MCs credited under CG4001 FYP requirements – subjected to prior approval.

Student Exchange Programme Students who are keen to go for SEP in Year 3, will apply in Year 2 (Sept-Oct). Lots of prior planning required! Refer for - General queries - Application - Eligibility - Module Mapping - Financial Assistances etc

Grading System Graded Basis : A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D+, D, F  Programme Requirements/Minor/2nd Major/2nd Degree modules Ungraded Basis  Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory (S/U) Applies to ULRs and UEMs (unless used for Minor/2nd Major/2nd Degree) Exercise S/U option after release of exam results  Completed Satisfactorily /Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU) Enhancement Programme modules taken towards UE Maximum of 12 MCs (excluding IA) can be on ungraded basis !

Grade Point System Grade Point (GP): CAP – Cumulative Average Point (Σ MC i x GP i ) / (Σ MC i ) Honors Classification 1 st Class Honors CAP ≥ 4.5 & min A- for FYP 2 nd Class (Upper) CAP 4.0 to nd Class (Lower) CAP 3.5 to rd Class CAP 3.2 to 3.49 Pass CAP 2.0 to 3.19 A+/AA-B+BB-C+CD+DF

MC excluded from CAP : Modules taken on S/U & CS/CU basis or during exchange, NOC, IA/Internship & APCs are not factored into CAP Minimum MCs graded & factored into CAP : 65% of Programme/Major credits. 16 MCs of Minor requirements Only up to 12 MCs of modules graded on S/U basis Limit on level 1 modules : 60MCs max ! Warning and Dismissal : CAP < 2.0 1st time  warning2nd time  probation3rd time  dismissal CAP < 1.5 For 2 consecutive semesters  dismissal

- Represent cohort on class matters -Attend the Student-Staff Liaison Committee meetings which are generally held once per semester, during the recess week -May be asked to attend other relevant meetings held by the department, or help out at department events If you are interested in the position, please us (to: cc: with a short introductory paragraph about yourself by Thursday, 16 August Although the CEG2 poly intake is small, a cohort rep for the intake is still preferred; your cohort may faces a different set of difficulties from a CEG1 student. Cohort Representative(s)

Centralised Online Registration System (CORS) Prior to registration/bidding in CORS, watch the ‘CORS Briefing Video/Slides for Freshmen’ via to learn how to use CORS All freshmen (‘NEW’ students) start bidding from Round 1C i.e. 2 August 2012.

- Check your grouping at Click on the link under point 4 - 'Group Allocation (Please check group allocation for Semester 1)'. (The list is not available yet; will be uploaded by OUP early next week. Please refer to course code ‘CEGx’. - Refer to > Tab ‘C’ and the individual module’s timetable CEG1 students should refer to group C02 - C07. CEG2 (poly) students should refer to group C01. For the majority, four core modules would be pre-allocated as per C0x; students should bid for ES1102/ES1000 (if applicable) and/or one ULR/UEM. Grouping and Timetable

Some administrative points Please check your NUSNET account for future announcements: - Your NUSNET userid is your student ID/matric number, excluding the last letter i.e. Axxxxxxx Please ignore messages about CS1010E and/or ES1531 (old module code: EG1413). These are taken by other engineering students. - You should pay attention to messages about CG1101 and CG1413 (offered in sem 2) instead

Some administrative points Your grouping should be completed by 31 July. - Before bidding for ES1102/UEM/ULR ensure that there are no time-table clashes with your respective groupings. Bidding: You will bid under quota for “Joint- Multidisciplinary Programmes” and not under “Faculty of Engineering” or “School of Computing”. Please look at: at

Academic Advisor Each CEG student is assigned an Academic Advisor/Mentor (mid-Sept) Advisors offer academic advice & counsel Advisors will write letters of recommendation for YOU ! See your Academic Advisor regularly so they can get to know you better. University Health, Wellness & Counselling Centre Emotional & Psychological Well Being Anxiety, Depression Mental Health, Self-Worth, Shyness, Stress Eating Disorders Sudden Loss and Grief Feelings, Loneliness, Relationship Issues Abusive Relationships, Family Stress, Managing Conflicts, Surviving a Breakup Personal Effectiveness Decision Making, Motivation, Test Anxiety, Time Management, Challenges of University Life

How do you make the most of and succeed in NUS? Plan carefully from your first year, esp. if you are interested in SEP Consistent work throughout the semesters Attend all lectures, tutorials and labs Plan your projects Form good learning habits right from day 1 Get to know people around you Enjoy studying Many levels of help throughout the system -> Year Coordinators, Academic advisors, Counselling Centre