Synopsis Of Year 3 Modules

EG3286
Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skill
[45 hours]
This module aims to help students understand and acquire communication skills they will need in the work place. Students will be equipped with the relevant job search skills, and will practise writing resumes, job application letters and interview skills. The module also covers the dynamics of meetings, change management and cross-cultural communication. It also prepares students for various forms of business writing - minutes, memoranda and other business correspondence. Students will gain insight into organizational structure, corporate culture and business etiquette, enabling them to better fit into their future work place..

EG3271
Semestral Project 5 [75 hours]
Students are expected to complete an assignment, with special emphasis placed on the aspects of marketing and product engineering. A full understanding of project engineering, with emphasis on information-gathering, machinability, usability, robustness of design and costing analysis would be useful.

EG3267
Manufacturing Systems & Simulation
[75 hours]
Provides students with an extensive coverage of various manufacturing systems/technology and explains workstation/machine design concepts/tools. The manufacturing systems covered include group technology, flexible-manufacturing systems and computer-integrated manufacturing. The manufacturing technologies taught are for PCB assembly, cleanroom manufacturing and ASRS/AGV. Workstation/machine design concepts are covered under such headings as anthropometry of workstation design, manual and automated assembly systems, design for automated assembly, planning and design of assembly machines, and automated inspection/test. Students will learn the simulation tools, which include process simulation, finite scheduling and shop-floor management techniques.

EG3266
Machines Elements & Mechanisms
[75 hours]
This module aims to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts of machine elements and mechanisms design. This will provide the students with broad-based application knowledge during mechanical design and analysis. Emphasis would also be put on to the justification of the design and selection. Analytical skills would also be stressed upon in this module.

EG3229
Automated Machine Design [75 hours]
Covers a wide variety of mechanical devices and components used in automated machines. These include conveyors, linkages, cams, gears, etc. The basic design methods and philosophy are also introduced. Various essential considerations for designing custom-built parts are also covered in this module. The lectures are complemented with practical design sessions.

EG3265
Computer-Aided-Design and Analysis
[75 hours]
This module aims to give an insight into the supporting technologies for CAD and to develop a better understanding of mechanical design analysis techniques. Using suitable analytical software tools, students would cover the analysis of wide range of mechanical machine elements and structures. This will provide them with the ability to analyze and utilise that knowledge to solve engineering problems.

EG3258
Biomedical Manufacturing Technology [75 hours]
This module introduces and equips students with key essential multi-disciplinary knowledge involved in the Biomedical Manufacturing Technology. Specific topics cover manufacturing technology include clean room technology, computer integrated manufacturing, distributed computer control system and advanced manufacturing processes such as high speed machining, micro-machining; Regulatory bodies and standards. It also teaches students the basics biomedical processes include sterilization, reactors, crystallizes, freezers, dryers, heat exchanger, separators and condensers.

EG3290
Enterprise Resource Planning
[75 hours]
This module teaches the role of IT systems in logistics functions. It covers the various logistics order fulfilment processes performed by Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. These systems intergrate information and work flows across a company's various business functions. Industry-leading software will be used to enable the students to be exposed to industry practices.

EG3291
Manufacturing Software Development
[75 hours]
On completion of this module, students will be able to design and develop software applications using visual programming tools. Rapid application techniques will be emphasized. They will be taught project management life cycle and system modelling methods that can be used to describe operations in an enterprise.

EG3270
Product Innovation & Rapid Prototyping
[75 hours]
This module equips students with the essential knowledge of product innovation process with coverage on the application of Computer Aided Design tools for design and development of components and products. They will also be introduced to the concept and applications of various rapid prototyping and rapid tooling techniques.

EG3268
Micro Systems & Nanotechnology
[75 hours]
This module covers the physical principles and fundamental concepts in micro-fabrication. The student will be exposed to basic design and fabrication concepts of devices like miniature accelerometers, gears and actuators. The module will also involve training in the use of computer simulation of the designs and system performance of such miniature system. Focus areas like inspections, measurements and metrology of such devices will be introduced. This will be further extended to metrology of devices manufactured using nanotechnology.

EG3264
Advanced Metrology & Quality Assurance
[75 hours]
This module covers the theory and practical applications of advanced metrology, quality assurance techniques, working principles of precision measuring equipment, methodologies, application techniques and the use of statistical tools in solving quality control problems.

EG3269
Mould Design & Flow Analysis [75 hours]
This module provides students with the basic knowledge and skills that are essential to design injection moulds. Upon completion of this module, the students will be able to design injection, compression, transfer moulds and die-casting dies. Student will be exposed to Computer Aided Manufacturing software applications. Mould flow simulation software will also be taught to equip students with ability to predict the mould filing process and its effect on the quality of the moulded part.

EG3292
Decision Support Systems [75 hours]
This module equips students with the knowledge of key computer-based enabling technologies and methods that support effective decision-making activities. Topics include data analysis, data mining, knowledge-based systems and Groupware. Students will be also be provided with the practical uses of data warehousing and different information access strategies.

EG3287
Shopfloor Monitoring & Control [75 hours]
This module trains students in useful software tools and techniques for developing solutions for shop-floorr monitoring and control operations. Software such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for process visualization and monitoring will be taught. Real-time monitoring and manufacturing control system concepts will be taught.

EG3288
Advanced Machining & CAD/CAM/CAE
[75 hours]
This module provides students with the essential working knowledge and skills on the various advance machining processes such as CNC machining, High speed machining, Ultra-precision machining and Micro-machining. The module will also involve the applications of CAD/CAM/CAE technology through participating in a series of programming exercises and practical sessions.

EG3289
Ergonomics
[75 hours]
The module aims to give students an understanding of human factors in engineering and design. The interaction process of human and artifact forms the basis of the subjects taught in this module. Important issues are the interaction between human-machine-environment, principles of good usability consideration in design, application of anthropometric data and basic human factors research methodology.

EG3273
Communication & Networking
[75 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.

EG3297
>Aerospace Manufacturing & Quality System
[75 hours]
This module introduces students to the operating principles and applications of common manufacturing processes and production systems in the aerospace industry. It includes the classification of production systems, concepts of manufacturing resource planning, JIT, group technology, Lean Manufacturing, flexible manufacturing system (FMS) and an introduction to computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). It also introduces students to the fundamental principles for planning and management of total quality control, from design, development and manufacturing in the aerospace industry. Topics such as quality assurance, quality system, quality audit, procurement, and economics of quality, 6 sigma system and statistical process control will be covered.

EG3299
Aerospace Material & NDT Technology
[75 hours] 
This module builds on foundation of Material Technology and covers more practical and complex theory and process. Topics covered include theory of various failure criteria, alloys, composite materials, material testing method and their applications in aerospace industry. Other Topics covered include the principles of chemistry and the reactions and properties of compound used for surface treatment. It also equips the students with non-destructive evaluation methods and failure analysis of aerospace components and structures. The principles, mechanisms, applicability, and devices involved in each non-destructive testing technique will be covered.

EG3277
Semestral Full-Time Project [12 weeks]
Enables students to put the knowledge and skills that they have acquired from the course into practice. Students are assigned projects with well-defined objectives that meet industrial standards. They will be organised into various project teams to develop team spirit in meeting specific objectives.

EG3280
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. It will develop other important work skills such as positive working attitude, initiative, interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

EG9865
National Education [28 hours]
Provides students with the understanding of Singapore's past, present and future. It focuses on how Singapore succeeded against the odds in the past; the challenges, constraints and vulnerabilities that Singapore faces; and the need to uphold Singapore's continuing success and well-being.

Complementary Studies
[30 hours per module]
This module provides an understanding of business and develops entrepreneurial skills. Students study non-engineering subjects such as economics, cost accounting, marketing and foreign languages.

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Last updated on 23 Jan 2008 by Lawrence Durai