Synopses Of Year 3 Modules

EGB301
Power Electronics & Motion Control
[60 hours]
This module aims to equip students with practical knowledge of power electronics engineering and the associated motion control systems, which are the prime movers of most mechatronic products. Power electronics covers power electronics devices, AC-to-DC converter, DC-to-DC converter, and DC-to-AC converter. Motion control covers motion control's c omponents, motion control sensors, servomotor, stepping motor and various types of motor drives. The coverage for stepping motor system will include the stepping motor drives and switching techniques. The coverage for DC servo motor system will include the types of DC motors, DC motor drives, PWM technique and torque calculation.

EGB302
Automation Control Technology
[60 hours]
This module enhances the fundamental concepts covered in the pre-requisite module Automatic Control. It equips students with the knowledge and skills in the design, development and application of control systems for industrial automation.

EGB303
Semestral Project 5
[60 hours]
This module provides students with essential knowledge in key physical and chemical principles pertaining to semiconductor technology. Major topics covered include wave theory, basic matters, chemistry for wafer fabrication, semiconductor devices physics, semiconductor devices, reliability and clean room technology.

EGB304
Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills
[30 hours]
This module aims to help students understand and acquire communication skills for their entry into the job market as working professionals. It focuses on job search skills and includes resume and cover letter writing, as well as interview skills. Students will gain insight into change management, organizational structure and corporate culture, enabling them to better fit into their future work place. They will also learn about business correspondence. 

EGB305
Communication & Networking
[60 hours]
This module provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in the design of and implementation of communication networks, and their protocols and applications. It equips students with sufficient knowledge to select the right products for networking of computer peripherals to support business information needs. it also covers networking of shop-floor devices such as PLCs and communications between PCs and PLCs.

EGB306
Web-Based Information Systems Interfacing
[60 hours]
This module provides students with the fundamental skills in developing web pages for the Internet. Students will learn the fundamental software language - HTML. In addition they shall also learn a web programming language to add interactivity to their web pages. Other web-related productivity tools shall also be introduced.

EGB307
Intelligent System
[60 hours]
This module provides students with essential knowledge of data acquisition, signal processing and intelligent control principles related to the industry to meet the needs in industrial automation. It equips students with essential fundamental principles in data acquisition, signal processing, sensors and actuators and the associated system focusing on PC based control system. Practical skills pertaining to these technologies will be emphasised in the laboratory to enhance the understanding of intelligent systems. Major topics covered include using a graphical programming language, hardware interfacing, control software development, data acquisition and data communication.

EGB308
Advanced Computer Programming & Interfacing
[60 hours]
Students will learn and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the development of graphical user interface in a rapid prototyping environment. The students will also learn how to integrate with industrial control systems via digital-analog interface card and RS232/USB interface development.

EGB309
Semiconductor Technology
[60 hours]
This module provides students with essential knowledge in key physical and chemical principles related to semiconductor technology. Major topics covered include wave theory, heat theory, chemistry for wafer fabrication, semiconductor device Physics and semiconductor devices.

EGB310
Water Fabrication Processes
[60 hours]
This module provides students with essential knowledge of wafer fabrication processes for IC (integrated circuit) chips in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Major topics covered include oxidation, diffusion, photolithography, etching, ion implantation, thin film deposition, chemical mechanical polishing, wafer cleaning, and process integration. Practical skills pertaining to these technologies will be emphasized in l aboratory to enhance the understanding of wafer fabrication in a semiconductor-manufacturing environment.

EGB311
Vacuum Technology & RF Plasma
[60 hours]
This module equips students with essential knowledge in Vacuum Technology and RF Plasma, which are both applicable to wafer fabrication processes. Emphasis of these principles in relation to the operations of process equipment is included.

EGB312
Nanomaterials Science
[60 hours]
This module provides students with fundamental knowledge of materials at the nanoscale. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals physics of nanotechnology. Topics to be covered include concepts of surface area, surface energy and structure as well as effects on mechanical, electronic and optical properties. Students will learn important tools of nanotechnology such as surface area measurement techniques, electron and scanning probe microscopies and various types of spectroscopies. Applications of important nanomaterials and their environmental impact of will be discussed.

EGB313
Electronic Materials
[60 hours]
This module provides students with essential knowledge and concepts of materials used in electronics applications. Students will be introduced to the physical principles of electronic conduction in materials, influences of composition & microstructure on electronic properties of materials, and applications of materials in electronic, magnetic and optical devices such as PN Junctions (Diode), Photodiode and Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET). Practical sessions in laboratory will be conducted to enhance the understanding of the electronic materials concept and working principles of electronic devices.

EGB314
Anatomy & Physiology
[60 hours]
This module gives an introduction to the organization of functional systems in the human body as a whole, and the structure and functions of the individual systems such as the nervous, endocrine gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematological, cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems.

EGB315
Biomedical Manufacturing Technology
[60 hours]
This module equips students with essential knowledge for the biomedical manufacturing industry. It covers clean room technology, micro-engineering technology, distributed computer control system and automated manufacturing technology and processes. It also covers basic biomedical processes, such as passivation, sterilization, and key processes used in biopharmaceutical and life sciences applications.

EGB316
Good Manufacturing Practices
[60 hours]
The module provides students with a basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice adopted by the Pharmaceutical/Devices industry. It aims to give them a comprehensive understanding of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice applied in areas such as Buildings and Facilities, Process Equipment, Production Controls and Validation.

EGB317
Medical & Assistive Devices
[60 hours]
This module aims to equip the students with knowledge useful for design of medical & assistive devices. Sufficient design practice sessions will be incorporated to develop their design skills. Topics to be covered are design methodology, material selection, physical models & experimentation and product reliability.

EGB318
Biomaterials
[60 hours]
This module provides the students with knowledge of biomaterials. It introduces the definition of biomaterial and four main categories of biomaterials: Metal, Polymer, Ceramics and Composite. Basic structures, physical & mechanical properties, degradation, manufacturing processes and medical applications of the materials are incorporated to give them a better understanding of these materials and their suitability in various medical applications. With this knowledge, the students will be able to select appropriate material for use in medical applications.

EGB319
Micro Systems & Biosensors Design
[60 hours]
This module covers the physical principles, fundamental concepts and operation mechanisms of commonly used medical sensors and devices for measuring various human physiological signals. The principles of detecting and interfacing chemical, electrochemical, electromechanical as well as optical signals by electronic means will be discussed.

EGB323
Industrial Attachment Programme
[12 weeks]
The industrial attachment programme forms an integral part of the coursework and allows students to gain practical working exposure in the real-life working environment through attachment to companies. They will develop other important work skills such as positive working attitude, initiative, interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

EGB324
Full-Time Semestral Project
[12 weeks]
The full-time semestral project enables students to put the knowledge and skills that they have acquired from the course into practical exposure in the real-life industry environment through attachment objectives that meet industrial standards. They will be organized into project teams to develop team spirit and meet specific objectives.

Complementary Studies
[30 hours]
Students are to complete 30 hours of life-skills related general studies.

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Last updated on 12 Apr 2010 by Lawrence Durai