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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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