Synopsis Of Year 1 Modules

EGJ101
Mathematics 1A/B
[60 hours]
This module provides the students with the essential knowledge and analytical skills in mathematics for solving engineering problems. Topics covered include Basic Trigonometry, Concepts of Functions (common engineering functions will be introduced), Determinants & Matrices Theories and their properties, Dot (Scalar) and Cross (Vector) Products of Vectors and Complex Numbers. Use of Scientific Calculators and mathematical concepts with applications will be emphasized but not complicated algebra (or proofs). .

EGJ104
3D Modeling
[60 hours]
This practice-oriented module enables the students to acquire practical 3D modeling skill necessary for product design and development. In addition to this, they will be introduced to the drawing standards, orthographic projections and sectional views. These will enable them to read and interpret engineering drawings.

EGJ112
Good Laboratory Practices
[30 hours]
This module covers fundamentals of basic laboratory management, laboratory performance parameters and effective laboratory practices. Topics to be covered include effective laboratory operations, aspects of laboratory instrumentation such as laboratory instruments evaluation and maintenance.  Students will also learn fundamentals of laboratory information systems, purchasing, budgeting, laboratory safety and reference laboratory services.

EGJ105
Communication Skills
[30 hours]
This module gives first-year students a broad understanding of the communication process and the interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with others. Their oral presentation skills will also be honed so that they can become effective presenters. In addition, the module covers the various forms of writing skills – technical, proposal and report – required in an engineering environment.

EGJ103
Electrical Principles and Circuits
[60 hours]
This module provides students with the fundamentals of DC and AC electrical circuits. They learn the main differences between resistance, inductance and capacitance by doing simple laboratory experiments and solving related tutorial problems. Besides learning and applying the relevant electrical principles of the three passive electrical components, students also learn electrical safety rules and how to measure AC and DC basic electrical quantities.  

EGJ102
Manufacturing Technology
[60 hours]
This module provides students with basic knowledge of manufacturing technology. It focuses on cutting and forming processes, non-traditional machining processes, surface finishing processes and common manufacturing processes in the engineering industry. The operating principles, applications and economical aspects of the industrial manufacturing processes will be described. It aims to give students a clear overview and understanding of manufacturing technology in general.

EGJ107
Mathematics 1A/C
[60 hours]
This module provides the students with the essential knowledge and analytical skills in mathematics for solving engineering problems. Topics include Introduction to Calculus: Functions, Differentiation and Integration with engineering applications. Partial, Mixed Derivatives and Total Differentials will also be introduced. .

EGJ110
Materials Science
[60 hours]
This module introduces the principles of materials science to first year students. The topics covered include atomic structure, electronic energy levels, atomic orbitals, molecular orbitals, types of bonds, inter and intra molecular bonding,  basic crystallography, imperfection in solids, crystal defects, non-crystalline and crystalline materials, diffusion and diffusion controlled processes, processing-structure-property relationships.

EGJ108
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
[60 hours]
This module covers the general chemistry involving ideal gas laws, thermochemistry, phase diagrams, the principles of physical chemistry and the reactions and properties of inorganic compounds.  Also included in the module are atomic structure and trends, chemical bonding, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and reactions, and chemistry of solutions including acids and bases.

EGJ106
Physics
[60 hours]
This module aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge in physics. Major topics covered include electricity and magnetism, geometric optics, elementary wave theory, interference and diffraction, and electromagnetic waves. The module will also touch on elementary quantum physics where new physical concepts such as energy quantization are introduced.

EGJ111
Computer Programming
[60 hrs]
This module comprises two parts. The first part gives an overview of the computer and its applications, with a focus on personal computers. It includes a section on how to develop algorithms and drawing flowcharts. The second part of the module covers computer programming using C language. The emphasis is on mastering basic programming skills. The module has a practical orientation with ample hands-on practice.

EGJ109
Mechanics
[60 hours]
This module provides first-year students with the fundamentals of engineering mechanics. Its aim is to enable them to analyse and solve problems related to engineering design applications. Topics covered include principles of mechanics, forces, statics in 2D, stress and strain, moment of inertial of areas, beams and bending theory. Specific engineering applications will be covered.

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Last updated on 12 Apr 2010 by Lawrence Durai