| 1. |
Does the School of
Computing manage our SCMC program? |
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No. This is a common mistake. The SCMC programme is managed by the
Science Faculty. In particular, the Physics Dept is tasked
to oversee the smooth implementation of the SCMC programme. The School of
Computing participates in the lecturing of 2 IT modules. |
| 2. |
Who will award me the
SCMC minor when I graduate? |
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Faculty of Science. |
| 3. |
What is the focus of
SCMC? |
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The SCMC minor focuses on the use of computational tools for
scientific applications, and the advanced high performance computing for
handling large-scale computations. The package also addresses the
management and effective use of data that modern business and computer
technology can produce, and provides a platform for Science students to
develop their communication skills and talents. In addition, the minor
programme provides a basic foundation for coping with the technological
changes, and underpins the ability of life-long learning for computing
knowledge. |
| 4. |
Is SCMC minor going to
benefit me? |
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Certainly yes. During the design phase, we have considered |
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(i) the background of students, |
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(ii) the needs of students in their future employments, |
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(iii) the ever-changing trends of technology and how our graduates can
catch up in this IT world, |
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(iv) the communication aspects where we also have to nurture Science
students with the oral and written communication skills. As such the SCMC
programme will assume nothing from you. To ensure that every student can
follow the lectures, our teaching will be incremental. Upon completion of
the SCMC minor, you will be confident to write computer programs, analyse
massive computation data, publish information on internet, carry out high
performance computing and computer aided design. More importantly, your
communication talents will be fully developed. You must know that in
addition to technical competence, communication skill is also very
important in your future career. |
| 5. |
I know nothing about
computer. Will I be at a disadvantage position? |
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This is a common question asked every year. As I have said before, we
assume nothing from you. We will teach you from the scratch. So there will
not be any disadvantage for you. |
| 6. |
I do not have a computer
at home. Do I have to buy one? |
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Another common question. The answer is no. There are abundant
computers in the Science Faculty. We have more than 200 computers in the
laboratories, and more than 100 computers in CBLC. In addition, you can
also use the computers in libraries and computer center. |
| 7. |
Do I have to apply for a
commercial account so that I can access to internet and can send email to
my lecturer from my house? |
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No. All students are given a free computer account and you can use it
to surf internet and to send emails. Why waste money to subscribe to
commercial accounts when you are given the free one. |
| 8. |
How long will it take me
to complete the SCMC minor? |
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With proper planing, the SCMC can be completed in 3 semesters, i.e., 1
and a half year. But I foresee that most of you will use 2 years to
complete the SCMC minor. |
| 9. |
There are SCC and IT
modules in the SCMC programme. Which departments will be teaching? Which
ones should I take? |
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All the six SCC modules will be taught by the lecturers from Science
Faculty. The two IT modules will be taught by the School of Computing. You
should take the modules which interest you. To be awarded the SCMC minor,
you need to pass six modules (any two modules from each level). |
| 10. |
Can I obtain more info
on
the SCC modules, such as lecture time and exam time? |
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For such important information I will adopt a single point of contact
just in case of any change of the information. |
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The SCMC information is available at URL: http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/~scmc/index.html |
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The lecture time table and examination time table are available at
URL:
http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/Undergraduate/Curriculum/ |
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As for university education, you must also know some life surviving
skill such as how to search for on-line information. |
| 11. |
Who are the
lecturers? |
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SCC1303: Ms
Lam, Lydia Semester-1, Tel: 68742617, mailto:phylaml@nus.edu.sg |
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GEM2508: Dr
Frederick H. Willeboordse, Semester-1, Tel: 68744587, mailto:phyfhw@nus.edu.sg |
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SCC2303: Ms Goh
Siew Huang, Semester-1, Tel: 68746755, mailto:phygohsw@nus.edu.sg |
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SCC3301: Ms Goh
Siew Huang, Semester-2, Tel: 68746755, mailto:phygohsw@nus.edu.sg |
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SCC3302: Ms
Lam, Lydia, Semester-1, Tel: 68742617, mailto:phylaml@nus.edu.sg |
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SCC3303: A/Prof
Ji
Wei, Semester-1, Tel: 68746373, mailto:phyjiwei@nus.edu.sg |
