Courses

The information on this page is still undergoing changes and should be read in conjunction with that of the BEng (CE) Curriculum Structure. Please check back for the latest updates.

Course Registration

You must register for your courses before the start of each semester through the ModReg. The typical workload for each semester is 20 units (usually the equivalent of 5 courses), but you may register for up to 23 units (for Year 1 Sem 1 students) or 25 units (for other students)#, beyond which you would need special approval. Please note that NUS has a minimum workload policy.

Do refer to your recommended schedule and ensure you keep to the course registration timeline.

 # You are pre-approved for overload to 27 units if you are pursuing a double-degree programme (DDP), the University Scholars Programme (USP), the Engineering Scholars’ Programme (E-Scholars), or the Innovation and Design Programme (iDP).

NEW CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (from Cohort AY2021/2022 onwards) Units
COMMON CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS – see Annex A 60
Singapore Studies 4
Cultures and Connections 4
Communities and Engagement 4
Critique and Expression 4
Digital Literacy 4
Data Literacy 4
Design Thinking 4
Maker Space 4
Systems Thinking 4
Artificial Intelligence 4
Sustainable Futures 4
Creating Narratives 4
Project Management 4
Integrated Project 8
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 60
Engineering Core 20
MA1511 Engineering Calculus 2
MA1513 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations 2
CE2407A Uncertainty Analysis for Engineers 2
CE2407B Introduction to Numerical Methods for Engineers 2
EG2401A Engineering Professionalism[1] 2
EG3611A Industrial Attachment [2](or equivalent) 10
Major Programme 40
CE1103 Principles of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering 4
CE2155 Principles of Structural Mechanics and Materials 4
CE2134 Fluid Mechanics 4
CE3115 Stability of Slopes and Earth Retention Systems 4
CE3116 Foundation Systems for Urban Infrastructure 4
CE3121 Urban Transportation Engineering 4
CE3132 Hydrology and Free Surface Flows 4
CE3155A Structural Behaviour 2
CE3155B Structural Modelling 2
CE3165 Concrete Design for Urban Infrastructure 4
CE3166 Steel Design for Urban Infrastructure 4
CE3166 Steel Design for Urban Infrastructure 4
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES 40
Build Your Own Degree
TOTAL 160

[1] Students enrolled in the Engineering Scholars Programme will read EG2101 Pathways to Engineering Leadership instead.

[2] Engineering students may take up to 20 units of credit-bearing internships, of which up to 10 units can be used to fulfil the major internship requirement and the remaining will be counted towards Unrestricted Electives. This limit does not apply to students enrolled in the co-op degree programme.

Annex A: Catalogue of courses in the Common Curriculum

B.Eng.
Common Curriculum Pillar Basket of Courses [3]
Singapore Studies Students may read any course from the curated list of modules as approved by the NUS General Education Committee for this pillar.
Cultures and Connections Students may read any course from the curated list of modules as approved by the NUS General Education Committee for this pillar.
Communities and Engagement Students may read any course from the curated list of modules as approved by the NUS General Education Committee for this pillar.
Critique and Expression ES2531 Critical Thinking and Writing
Digital Literacy CS1010% Programming Methodology (any variant)
Data Literacy GER1000 Quantitative Reasoning
Design Thinking DTK1234 Design Thinking
Maker Space EG1311 Design and Make
Systems Thinking IE2141 Systems Thinking and Dynamics
Artificial Intelligence EE2211 Introduction to Machine Learning
Sustainable Futures EG2501 Liveable Cities
Creating Narratives To be announced
Project Management PF1101 Fundamentals of Project Management
Integrated Project Complete 8 units from the following list of courses:

  • CE4103R Design Project
  • CE4104 B. Eng. Dissertation
  • XFE4401 Integrated Honours Project
  • EG4301 DCP Dissertation[4]
  • EG4301A Ideas to Start-up[4]

[3] The listing of courses is expected to grow and evolve over time, to suit curricular needs.

[4] EG4301 is a 12 unit course that forms part of the Innovation and Design Second Major. Students taking this will fulfil the Integrated Project pillar (8 units) and an additional 4 units of Unrestricted Electives.

List of Technical Elective courses*:
  • CE4221 Design of Land Transport Infrastructures
  • CE5101 Seepage & Consolidation of Soils
  • CE5107QA Pile Foundation Design
  • CE5107QB Advanced Topics in Pile Foundation
  • CE5108QA Key Principles and Concepts of Earth Retention Systems
  • CE5108QB Deep Excavations Analysis and Modelling
  • CE5113QA Geotechnical Site Investigation
  • CE5113QB Geophysical Methods & Geotechnical Monitoring
  • CE5209 Transportation Data Analytics
  • CE5210 Intelligent Transportation Systems and Simulation
  • CE5212 Intermodal Transportation Operations
  • CE5310 Hydroinformatics
  • CE5319 Circular Economy for Sustainable Development
  • CE5509QA Advanced Structural Steel Design
  • CE5509QB Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
  • CE5515 Structural Health Monitoring
  • CE5315 Climate Science for Engineers
  • CE5604 Advanced Concrete Technology
  • CE5611QA Advanced Prestressed Concrete
  • CE5611QB Precast Structural Concrete Design
  • CE5807QA Digital Technologies for Construction
  • CE5807QB Integrated Construction Logistics
  • CE5809 Management and Economics of International Construction

*Course titles and codes may change. Please check this website frequently for latest updates