Synopsis Of Year 1 Modules

Mathematics 1A/B [60 hours]
This module provides students with knowledge and analytical skills in mathematics that are essential for solving engineering problems. Topics covered include basic trigonometry, common engineering functions, determinants and matrices, vectors and complex numbers.

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.

Organic Chemistry [60 hours]
This module covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry.  Topics include nomenclature, and the chemistry of alcohols, alkanes, alkenes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.  Types of chemical reactions of related functional groups of organic compounds are also covered.

Communication Skills [60 hours]
This module aims to sharpen the communication skills of students in an engineering and academic environment.  It covers methods of study, reading, listening, technical writing and oral presentation. Topics such as communication process, interpersonal conflict, conflict management, negotiation skills and team dynamic will be covered.  Students will also learn about self-esteem and professional image, as well as sharpen their note-taking, reading comprehension and oral presentation skills.  They will learn to write proposals technical reports and business letters as well.

Electrical Principles and Circuits [75 hours]
This module acquaints students with the fundamentals of DC and AC electrical circuits containing resistances (R), inductances (L) and capacitances (C). Besides learning and applying the relevant electrical principles pertaining to R, L and C,  the other topics covered are electrical safety rules, measurements of basic electrical quantities with the standard analogue / digital measuring instruments, correct usage of laboratory equipment and devices such as the analogue / digital multi-meters, variable and regulated DC / AC power supply units, dual-trace oscilloscope, frequency generator, circuit protection devices, cables, connectors, switches, relays and the standard electrical /electronic components.

Manufacturing Technology [75 hours]
This module introduces students to the common manufacturing processes and production systems in the industry. The operating principles, applications, and economical aspects of the industrial manufacturing processes will be described. It also includes the classification of production systems, concepts of manufacturing resource planning, JIT and group technology, and an introduction to computer-aided design/computer-aided machining (CAD/CAM), and flexible manufacturing system (FMS).

Mathematics 1A/C [60 hours]
This module provides students with knowledge and analytical skills in mathematics that are essential for solving engineering problems Topics covered include trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions as well as differentiation and integration.

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.

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.

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.

Computer Programming [75hrs]
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.

Mechanics [75 hours]
This module is designed to provide first-year students with the fundamentals of engineering mechanics and to enable them to analyse and solve problems related to engineering design applications. The topics covered include concepts and principles of mechanics, Newton's 3 fundamental laws, statics of rigid bodies in 2-D, stress and strain, moment of inertia of areas and masses, beams, bending moments and shear forces, torsion of circular sectioned shafts, friction, dynamics, work, energy and power.

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Last updated on 8 Sep 2008 by Lawrence Durai