Proposal on Undergraduate Curriculum Matters

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Proposal on Undergraduate Curriculum Matters Name of Programme : Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies)

Submitted by : School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Endorsed by : College of Engineering

Date : 11 January 2021

Action Items Tick () below where applicable

A Introduction of new course MT0003 Professionals & Society

B Withdrawal of existing course MT0002 Professionals in Society

C Change in course title

D Change in course / programme AU

E Change in learning objective / content

F Change in pre-requisite

G Change in assessment component

H Others (please specify)

Overall Rationale for Proposed Change(s) Propose new course MT0003 Professionals & Society will be offered to Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) Programme under the charge of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This new course MT0003 will replace the current course MT0002 Professionals in Society, and it will be offered as a core course. This change will be applicable to students admitted in Year 1 of Academic Year 2021-22. The reason for the change is because the topics on “Singapore Studies” covered in MT0002 will be embedded in the ICC curriculum. MT0003 will become a 2 AU course after removing these topics, and the course content has been vetted and approved by TLPD’s office. Expected Implementation of Proposal: AY2021-22, Semester 1

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(A) Introduction of New Course

Course Type

Proposed Course

Code and Title

Pre-requisite

Proposed Date

of Offer

Proposed No. of Hours Per Week

Proposed AU

Lec Tut Lab Total

Core

MT0003 Professionals & Society

- AY2021-22, Semester 1

1 1 - 2 2

Justifications: With the implementation of ICC curriculum, some topics in MT0002 will be embedded in the ICC curriculum offered to all UG students, hence we propose offering it as a new course after removing the abovementioned topics, as we are still required to offer MT0002 to the current cohorts till AY2021-22.

Please see full details of the proposed new course in Annex A. (B) Withdrawal of Existing Course

Course Type

Course Code and Title

Proposed Date of Withdrawal

Justification

GER-Core MT0002 Professionals in Society

AY2023-24 Semester 2

The last cohort that requires to read this course should be in their Year 2 Semester 2, which will be in AY2021-22. As MS students will be away for the entire Year 3, 1. Sem 1 on one semester overseas

exchange 2. Sem 2 on one semester internship Hence, we plan to offer it for another round, which will be Semester 1 of AY 23-24, mainly to cater to students who failed it in the earlier semester.

Please see details of the course to be withdrawn in Annex A.

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Annex A Course Content of MT0002

Academic Year AY2020-21 Semester 2

Course Coordinator Associate Professor Lam Siu Lee Jasmine (CEE)

Course Code MT0002

Course Title Professionals in Society

Study Year (if applicable) All years

Pre-requisites Nil

No of AUs 3

Contact Hours Lecture: 26 hrs; Tutorial: 13 hr; Lab: 0 hr.

Proposal Date 2 December 2020

Course Aims

The course aims to: (1) enhance your appreciation of Singapore and its maritime industry from

a societal, historical, political and economic viewpoint; (2) Promote your awareness of ethical

issues and your ability to analyse, argue and reflect your role, responsibility and ethical

conduct as a member of the society and as a professional in the maritime community.

To accomplish (1), the course topics include Singapore’s pro-independence history, its social

and political development, its international relations, military defense and economic

development. The course also discusses the importance of the nation’s maritime sector and its

journey in becoming today’s international maritime centre. To achieve (2), curriculum

emphasises on ethical conduct for businesses and professionals. Course content comprises

topics such as professional ethics, corporate governance and corporate responsibility.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

By the end of this course, you would be able to:

1. Identify and discuss the fundamental policies and factors that contribute to Singapore’s

transformation from Third World to First.

2. Discuss some of the key historical events of pre- and post-independence Singapore as

well as its maritime industry.

3. Discuss the main aspects of Singapore’s social, political and economic development

and its key challenges – past, present and future.

4. Discuss the development of Singapore maritime industry, its past and present

challenges, and its prospective developments and challenges

5. Explain the importance of ethical conduct of individuals and corporations

6. Self-reflect on fundamental ethical dilemma as a member of a society and as a

professional in a business community

Course Content

S/N Topic Lecture

Hrs

Tutorial

Hrs

1 Pre-independence history of Singapore 2 1

2 Social and political development issues 2 1

3 Economic and industrial development issues 2 1

4 National cohesion and total defence 2 1

5 Our neighbours and international relations 2 1

6 Challenges of globalization and the new economy 2 1

7 Recent history of Singapore maritime industry 2 1

8 Professional ethics and practices 4 2

4

9 Corporate social responsibility 4 2

10 Corporate governance 2 1

11 Future of Shipping 2 1

Total: 26 13

Assessment (includes both continuous and summative assessment)

Component Course

LO

Tested

Related

Programme LO

or Graduate

Attributes

Weightage Team/

Individual Assessment

rubrics

1. Continuous

Assessment (CA1):

Online Quiz**

1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6 SLOs (A), (C), (I), (K)

and (L)

30% Individual Refer to

Appendix 1

2 Continuous

Assessment (CA2):

Presentation

1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6 SLOs

(A), (C), (I), (J) ,

(K) and (L)

70% Team and

Individual Refer to

Appendices

1 and 2 Total 100%

*Student Learning Outcomes (Bachelor of Science in Maritime Studies) (12 points)

(Ref: http://www.cee.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/undergraduate/MS/Pages/Student-Learning-

Outcomes-(SLO).aspx)

A. Develop an overall awareness of maritime activities, port and shipping industry and their

association with economy and trade.

C. Understand and manage the maritime environment.

I. Communicate shipping and maritime management in policy, strategy, and prevailing issues

and requirements in an organization and to achieve good teamwork.

J. Write professional reports and conduct public speaking confidently.

K. Recognise the importance of a strong and just leadership, comply to ethical standards, and

uphold highest standards of integrity as a professional.

L. Integrate all related skills and knowledge into the industry and exercise due diligence as a

highly responsible professional, contributing towards nation and the society.

** To pass this course, students are required to take this compulsory Online Quiz which is

tentatively scheduled on Monday of Week 14. A make-up Online Quiz will be tentatively

scheduled on Thursday of Week 14 for those students who did not attempt with valid

reasons. The exact date/time for both the compulsory online and make-up quizzes will be

announced in the course site early in the semester. If you fail to attempt the online quiz,

you shall be considered to have failed the course.

Formative feedback

You are provided with feedback after your in-class presentations on your content and

understanding of the topic.

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Learning and Teaching approach

Class meets once per week over 2 hours in lecture format and 1 hour in tutorial format for

classroom presentation.

Approach How does this approach support students in achieving the learning

outcomes?

Lecture Formal lectures on the topics with in-class discussions

Team

presentation

You are expected to do team research and present their findings during

tutorial classes to an assigned topic. The topics are unique, that is no two

teams in the same class are assigned the same topic. In usual settings, students

in each class are divided into 6 teams.

Reading and References

References:

1. Singapore: Journey into Nationhood, National Heritage Board: Landmark Books, 1998.

(DS610.4.S617j)

2. Singapore, a 700-year history: from early emporium to world city / Kwa Chong Guan,

Derek Heng, Tan Tai Yong. National Archives of Singapore, 2009. (DS610.4.K98)

3. Lee Kuan Yew, From third world to first: the Singapore story: 1965:2000, memoirs of Lee

Kuan Yew, Times Editions, 2000. (DSS598.S7L478f)

4. Lee Kuan Yew: hard truths to keep Singapore going / Han Fook Kwang / et al. Singapore:

Straits Times. (DS610.73.L46L478KY + 1 DVD)

5. Singapore [electronic resource]: negotiating state and society, 1965-2015 / edited by Jason

Lim and Terence Lee. New York: Routledge, 2016. Summary: "Critically reflects on 50

years of independence. Contributors interrogate a selected range of topics on Singapore's

history, culture and society--including the constitution, education. [e-book:

XX(1614719.1)]

6. Monetary Authority of Singapore. (2018). Singapore Code of Corporate Governance.

Retrieved from https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/codes/code-of-corporate-governance

7. International Labour Conference. (2006). Maritime Labour Convention. Retrieved from

https://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-

convention/text/WCMS_554767/lang--en/index.htm

8. Merchant Shipping Act (Cap 179, 1996 Rev Ed). Retrieved from

https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/MSA1995

9. International Maritime Organization. (2017). Convention on Standards of Training,

Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Retrieved from:

http://www.imo.org/en/Publications/Documents/Newsletters%20and%20Mailers/Mailers/

ID938E.pdf

Course Policies and Student Responsibilities

(1) General

You are expected to make presentations on all assigned projects and attend all tutorial classes

punctually. You are expected to participate in the Q&A sessions of all the presentations.

https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/codes/code-of-corporate-governance

https://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-convention/text/WCMS_554767/lang--en/index.htm



http://www.imo.org/en/Publications/Documents/Newsletters%20and%20Mailers/Mailers/ID938E.pdf


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(2) Absenteeism

The course requires you to attend all tutorial classes to participate in the Q&A sessions of all

the presentations. Absence from class without a valid reason will affect your overall course

grade. Valid reasons include falling sick and certified by a medical certificate; participation in

NTU’s approved activities is verified and supported by an official letter from the relevant

bodies. There will be no make-up opportunities for in-class presentation activities.

Academic Integrity

Good academic work depends on honesty and ethical behaviour. The quality of your work as

a student relies on adhering to the principles of academic integrity and to the NTU Honour

Code, a set of values shared by the whole university community. Truth, Trust and Justice are

at the core of NTU’s shared values.

As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and

applying the principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing

what is involved in maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You

need to actively equip yourself with strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty,

including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion and cheating. If you are uncertain of the

definitions of any of these terms, you should go to the academic integrity website for more

information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any clarification about the requirements of

academic integrity in the course.

Course Instructors

Instructor Office Location Phone Email

Mr Teh Kong Leong

(Part-Time faculty)

- - -

Prof Ting Seng Kiong N1-01c-101 6790 5293 [email protected]

Planned Weekly Schedule

Week Lecture Course LO Tutorial Course LO

1 A recent history of maritime

Singapore

4 - -

2 Professional ethics

5, 6 Briefing on

presentation

-

3 Professional practices

5, 6 Consultation on

presentation

-

4 Corporate social

responsibility (Part 1)

5, 6 Presentation – Series 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

5 Corporate social

responsibility (Part 2)


6 Corporate governance 5, 6 Presentation – Series 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

7 Pre-independence history of

Singapore

2 Presentation – Series 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

8 Social and political

development issues


http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ai/ForEveryone/Pages/NTUAcademicIntegrityPolicy.aspx

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9 Economic and industrial

development issues


10 National cohesion and total

defense


11 Our neighbors and

international relations


12 Challenges of globalization

and the new economy

3 Presentation – Series 3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

13 Shipping in the year 2050

4 Presentation – if

necessary

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Appendix 1: Assessment Rubric

Performance Level/Criteria

Performance Indicators/

Course LO Tested

Below expectations:

1

Average, meet

expectation: 2 Good: 3 Outstanding: 4

Identify and discuss the

fundamental policies and

factors that contribute to

Singapore’s transformation

from Third World to First.

Unable to identify and

effectively discuss any

relevant policies and

factors

Able to identify and

effectively discuss some

of relevant policies and

factors


effectively discuss most

relevant policies and

factors


effectively discuss all

relevant policies and factors

Discuss some of the key

historical events of post-

independence Singapore

and its maritime industry.

Unable to effectively

discuss any key

historical events

Able to effectively

discuss some of key

historical events

Able to effectively

discuss most key

historical events

Able to effectively discuss

all key historical events

Discuss the main aspects of

Singapore’s social, political

and economic development

and its key challenges –

past, present and future.


discuss any of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore’s

development/challenge

s (past, present and/or

future)

Able to effectively

discuss some of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore’s

development/challenges

(past, present and/or

future)

Able to effectively

discuss most of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore’s



future)


large majority of the relevant

aspects of Singapore’s


(past, present and/or future)

Discuss the development of

Singapore maritime

industry, its past and

present challenges, and its

prospective future

developments and

challenges


discuss any of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime

industry’s

development/challenge

s (past, present and/or

future)

Able to effectively

discuss some of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime

industry’s



future)

Able to effectively

discuss most of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime

industry’s



future)


large majority of the relevant

aspects of Singapore

maritime industry’s


(past, present and/or future)

Self-reflect on fundamental

ethical dilemma as an

individual in a society and

as a professional in a

business community

Unable to demonstrate

any self-reflection on

fundamental ethical

issues

Able to demonstrate

limited degree of self-

reflection on

fundamental ethical

issues

Able to demonstrate some

degree of self-reflection

on fundamental ethical

issues

Able to demonstrate high

degree of self-reflection on

fundamental ethical issues

2

Appendix 2: Presentation

Criteria Outstanding

(8-10)

Good

(5.5-7.5)

Average

(3-5)

Below

Expectation

(0-2.5)

Remarks

Team (60%)

Content (50%) See Appendix 1

Teamwork (10%)

Good coordination between the team members;

Good transitions and connections between

slides; Well pace and finish on time.

Individual (40%)

Presentation Skill (20%) Captivating, lively and engaging; smooth

delivery and in sync with other team members.

Question and Answer (10%)

Able to understand and answer all questions;

Handling of questions convey confidence and

full knowledge of work presented.

Participation (10%) Every session you participate in counts towards

your CA scores.

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COURSE CONTENT

Academic Year AY2021-22 Semester 2

Course Coordinator Assoc Professor Lam Siu Lee Jasmine (CEE)

Course Code MT0003

Course Title Professionals & Society

Study Year (if applicable) All years

Pre-requisites Nil

No of AUs 2

Contact Hours Lecture: 13 hrs; Tutorial: 13 hrs; Lab: 0 hr.

Proposal Date 6 December 2020

Course Aims

The course aims to: (1) enhance your appreciation of Singapore’s maritime industry from a

societal, historical, political and economic viewpoint; (2) Promote your awareness of ethical

issues and your ability to analyse, argue and reflect your role, responsibility and ethical

conduct as a member of the society and as a professional in the maritime community.

To accomplish (1), the course topics include Singapore’s maritime history, its related social,

political development, and international relations, The course also discusses the importance of

the nation’s maritime sector and its journey in becoming today’s international maritime centre.

To achieve (2), curriculum emphasises on ethical conduct for businesses and professionals.

Course content comprises topics such as professional ethics, corporate governance and

corporate responsibility.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

By the end of this course, you would be able to:

7. Discuss the main aspects of Maritime Singapore’s social, historical, political and

economic development.

8. Discuss the development of Singapore maritime industry, its past and present

challenges, and its prospective developments and challenges

9. Explain the importance of ethical conduct of individuals and corporations

10. Self-reflect on fundamental ethical dilemma as a member of a society and as a

professional in a business community

Course Content

S/N Topic Lecture

Hrs

Tutorial

Hrs

1 Recent history of Singapore maritime industry 2 2

2 Main aspects of Maritime Singapore’s social, political and

economic development

1 1

3 Professional ethics 2 2

4 Professional practices 1 1

2

5 Corporate social responsibility 3 3

6 Corporate governance 2 2

7 Future of shipping 2 2

Total: 13 13

Assessment (includes both continuous and summative assessment)

Component Course

LO

Tested

Related

Programme LO

or Graduate

Attributes

Weightage Team/

Individual Assessment

rubrics

1. Final Examination 1, 2, 3, 4 SLOs (A), (C), (I), (K)

and (L)

60% Individual Refer to

Appendix 1

2 Continuous

Assessment (CA):

Presentation

1, 2, 3, 4 SLOs

(A), (C), (I), (J),

(K) and (L)

40% Team and

Individual Refer to

Appendices

1 and 2 Total 100%

*Student Learning Outcomes (Bachelor of Science in Maritime Studies) (12 points)

(Ref: http://www.cee.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/undergraduate/MS/Pages/Student-Learning-

Outcomes-(SLO).aspx)

A. Develop an overall awareness of maritime activities, port and shipping industry and their

association with economy and trade.

C. Understand and manage the maritime environment.

I. Communicate shipping and maritime management in policy, strategy, and prevailing issues

and requirements in an organization and to achieve good teamwork.

J. Write professional reports and conduct public speaking confidently.

K. Recognise the importance of a strong and just leadership, comply to ethical standards, and

uphold highest standards of integrity as a professional.

L. Integrate all related skills and knowledge into the industry and exercise due diligence as a

highly responsible professional, contributing towards nation and the society.

Formative feedback

You are provided with feedback after your in-class presentations on your content and

understanding of the topic.

3

Learning and Teaching approach

Class meets once per week over 1 hour in lecture format and 1 hour in tutorial format for

classroom presentation.

Approach How does this approach support students in achieving the learning

outcomes?

Lecture Formal lectures on the topics with in-class discussions

Team

presentation

You are expected to do team research and present their findings during

tutorial classes to an assigned topic. The topics are unique, that is no two

teams in the same class are assigned the same topic. In usual settings, students

in each class is divided into 6 teams.

Reading and References

References:

10. Singapore, a 700-year history: from early emporium to world city / Kwa Chong Guan,

Derek Heng, Tan Tai Yong. National Archives of Singapore, 2009. (DS610.4.K98)

11. Lee Kuan Yew, From third world to first: the Singapore story: 1965:2000, memoirs of Lee

Kuan Yew, Times Editions, 2000. (DSS598.S7L478f)

12. Lee Kuan Yew: hard truths to keep Singapore going / Han Fook Kwang / et al. Singapore:

Straits Times. (DS610.73.L46L478KY + 1 DVD)

13. Monetary Authority of Singapore. (2018). Singapore Code of Corporate Governance.

Retrieved from https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/codes/code-of-corporate-governance

14. International Labour Conference. (2006). Maritime Labour Convention. Retrieved from

https://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-

convention/text/WCMS_554767/lang--en/index.htm

15. Merchant Shipping Act (Cap 179, 1996 Rev Ed). Retrieved from


16. International Maritime Organization. (2017). Convention on Standards of Training,

Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Retrieved from:

http://www.imo.org/en/Publications/Documents/Newsletters%20and%20Mailers/Mailers/

ID938E.pdf

Course Policies and Student Responsibilities

(1) General

You are expected to make presentations on all assigned projects and attend all tutorial classes

punctually. You are expected to participate in the Q&A sessions of all the presentations.

(2) Absenteeism

https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/codes/code-of-corporate-governance






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The course requires you to attend all tutorial classes to participate in the Q&A sessions of all

the presentations. Absence from class without a valid reason will affect your overall course

grade. Valid reasons include falling sick and certified by a medical certificate; participation in

NTU’s approved activities is verified and supported by an official letter from the relevant

bodies. There will be no make-up opportunities for in-class presentation activities.

Academic Integrity

Good academic work depends on honesty and ethical behaviour. The quality of your work as

a student relies on adhering to the principles of academic integrity and to the NTU Honour

Code, a set of values shared by the whole university community. Truth, Trust and Justice are

at the core of NTU’s shared values.

As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and

applying the principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing

what is involved in maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You

need to actively equip yourself with strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty,

including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion and cheating. If you are uncertain of the

definitions of any of these terms, you should go to the academic integrity website for more

information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any clarification about the requirements of

academic integrity in the course.

Course Instructors

Instructor Office Location Phone Email

Mr Teh Kong Leong

(Part-Time faculty)

- - [email protected]

Planned Weekly Schedule

Week Lecture Course

LO

Tutorial Course

LO


Singapore

1, 2 - -


Singapore

1, 2 Briefing on presentation -

3 Maritime Singapore’s

social, political and

economic development

1, 2 Consultation on presentation -


3, 4 Presentation – Series 1 1, 2, 3,

4



4

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ai/ForEveryone/Pages/NTUAcademicIntegrityPolicy.aspx

5

6 Professional practices


4

7 Corporate social

responsibility


4

8 Corporate social

responsibility


4

9 Corporate social

responsibility


4

10 Corporate governance


4

11 Corporate governance


4


4 Presentation – Series 3 1, 2, 3,

4


4 Presentation – if necessary 1, 2, 3,

4

1

Appendix 1: Assessment Rubric

Performance Level/Criteria

Performance

Indicators/

Course LO Tested

Below expectations: 1 Average, meet expectation: 2 Good: 3 Outstanding: 4

Discuss some of the

key historical events

of post-independence

Singapore’s maritime

industry.


discuss any key historical

events

Able to effectively discuss some

of key historical events

Able to effectively

discuss most key

historical events


all key historical events

Discuss main aspects

of Maritime

Singapore’s social,

political and economic

development.


discuss any of the

relevant aspects of

Maritime Singapore’s

development (past,

present and/or future)


of the relevant aspects of


development (past, present and/or

future)

Able to effectively

discuss most of the

relevant aspects of


development (past,



large majority of the

relevant aspects of


development (past, present

and/or future)

Discuss the Singapore

maritime industry, its

past and present

challenges, and its

prospective future

developments and

challenges


discuss any of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime

industry’s challenges


future)


of the relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime industry’s

challenges (past, present and/or

future)

Able to effectively

discuss most of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime

industry’s challenges


future)


large majority of the

relevant aspects of

Singapore maritime

industry’s challenges (past,


Self-reflect on

fundamental ethical

dilemma as an

individual in a society

and as a professional

in a business

community

Unable to demonstrate

any self-reflection on

fundamental ethical

issues

Able to demonstrate limited



Able to demonstrate

some degree of self-

reflection on

fundamental ethical

issues

Able to demonstrate high



2

Appendix 2: Presentation

Criteria Outstanding

(8-10)

Good

(5.5-7.5)

Average

(3-5)

Below

Expectation

(0-2.5)

Remarks

Team (60%)

Content (50%) See Appendix 1

Teamwork (10%)

Good coordination between the team members;

Good transitions and connections between

slides; Well pace and finish on time.

Individual (40%)

Presentation Skill (20%) Captivating, lively and engaging; smooth

delivery and in sync with other team members.

Question and Answer (10%)

Able to understand and answer all questions;

Handling of questions convey confidence and

full knowledge of work presented.

Participation (10%) Every session you participate in counts towards

your CA scores.

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