COVID-19 FAQ for Common Curriculum
- Low Zhiqi
- Low Zhiqi (Unlicensed)
- Sharon Poh
Q1: What is the default mode of teaching and learning for the CDE common curriculum?
A: In line with the government’s move towards an endemic state for COVID-19 and with our high vaccination rates, we will be having maximal face-to-face classes from Semester 2 of AY2021/2022 onwards, where prevailing safe management measures permit. In-person attendance is expected for all face-to-face classes, including examinations, which will be shifting back to face-to-face as the default.
For the AY2022/2023 Cohort freshmen, please refer to the modes of teaching and learning for the specific courses below:
| course Code | Mode of teaching and learning |
|---|---|
| Engineering Principles & Practices II (various course codes) | Please refer to NUSMods. If a classroom venue is listed, the class will be taught face-to-face. |
| MA15xx and CE2407A/B (various courses under the Modelling & Simulation pillar) | Lectures are e-learning except for the MA1505 and MA1508E lectures which are face-to-face. All tutorials are face-to-face. |
| EG1311 Design and Make | Lectures are 100% e-learning while EG1311 lab sessions are face-to-face. As the lab work is heavily group-based, students who are overseas should plan your travel to Singapore to be in time for the lab sessions. |
| CS1010E Programming Methodology | Both lectures and tutorials are face-to-face. |
| DTK1234 Design Thinking | Lectures are 100% e-learning. There is no fixed timing for the lecture; online video lectures will be pre-recorded for students to watch at your own time and at your own pace. Tutorials are face-to-face. For queries, please write to dtk@nus.edu.sg |
| PF1101 Fundamentals of Project Management | Lectures are 100% e-learning while tutorials are face-to-face. For queries, please refer to the FAQ or write to shurong@nus.edu.sg |
| GEA1000 Quantitative Reasoning with Data | Lectures are 100% e-learning. There is no fixed timing for the lecture; online video lectures will be pre-recorded for students to watch at your own time and at your own pace. Tutorials are face-to-face. For queries, please write to qradmin@nus.edu.sg |
Q2: If I have a need to remain overseas, can I appeal to study remotely?
A long-distance learning option is no longer maintained for students who are overseas. Please make immediate arrangements to travel to Singapore. If you continue to remain overseas, you would be deemed to have done so for personal reasons, which would require an application for Leave of Absence. Applications should be made by the end of the second instructional week, failing which you may be liable for fees.
Q3: If all my classes are taught online, can I remain overseas?
The default mode of assessments (both final examinations and continual assessments), will be face-to-face unless otherwise stated by the course lecturer. In general, you will be expected to attend the assessments in person, and no online option will be made available.
Q4: I am taking bridging courses or other NUS courses. How do I tell whether they are online or face-to-face?
A: You can check NUSMods to see if the class venue is listed as a classroom/lecture theatre or "E-Learn".