Synopsis Of Year 2 Modules

Mathematics 2A [60 hours]
This module is an extension of first year Engineering Mathematics, and is designed to equip students with adequate knowledge of engineering mathematics to solve engineering problems encountered in the course and in their future work. The emphasis of the topics is on applications and problem solving.  Topics include solutions of 1st and 2nd order differential equations, partial differentiation and Laplace transform and their applications.

Good Laboratory Practices [60 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.

Materials Analysis and Nanocharacterization [75 hours]
This module covers the analysis and characterization techniques essential for the study of materials.  Students will learn an introduction to the theory behind each technique followed by instruction into the use of the techniques and the interpretation of results.  Some examples of the techniques discussed are: Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction and UV – Vis Spectroscopy.

Polymers and Composites [75 hours]
This module aims to introduce students to the science and engineering of polymers and composites. Topics to be covered include types of polymers and composites, structure, processing and mechanical properties of these materials and important materials used in industry. The module will also touch on strengthening mechanism in composites.

Thermodynamics [75 hours]
This module covers the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, enthalpy, vapour pressure, steady state flow processes, ideal systems, reversible and irreversible processes.

Materials and Nanotechnology Project 1 [45 hours]
This module covers a series of structured project assignments in the area of materials and nanotechnology.  Students work in teams and are expected to apply the techniques and skills learnt throughout the first year of the diploma.  Close supervision will be provided to reinforce the learning experience.  Creativity, problem-solving and innovation are encouraged.

Mathematics 2C [60 hours]
This is a continuation of Engineering Mathematics 1. Topics covered include Fourier series, permutation combination, probability and probability distributions.

Metrology and Quality Control [60 hours]
Introduces students to the fundamental principles for planning and management of total quality control, from design, development and manufacturing to customer use. Topics such as quality assurance, quality system, quality audit, procurement, economics of quality, product reliability and acceptance sampling will be covered. This module also provides the students with hands-on practice on precision measuring tools with statistical process control capabilities.

Micro and Nano Technology [75 hours]
This module provides students with an introduction to micro and nano technology.  An overview of micro and nanotechnology principles, materials and applications will be given.  Topics to be covered include basic design, microelectronic principles and fundamental microfabrication concepts of miniature devices as well as applications in the electronics industry, definition of nanotechnology, dependence of physical phenomena on length scale, nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, wires and wells as well as their applications.

Advanced Materials Science [75 hours]
This module is a continuation of the first year materials science module. This module provides higher knowledge of advanced engineering materials. Students will be imbued with the fundamental scientific and engineering concepts of structure-property-processing relationships applied to the various engineering material classes such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.

Mechanics of Materials [75 hours]
This module is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of how materials in structural applications behave under mechanical loading. Major topics to be covered include elastic and plastic deformation, dislocations and strengthening mechanism, fracture, fatigue and creep of materials.

Materials and Nanotechnology Project 2 [45 hours]
Structured along the same approach as Materials and Nanotechnology Project 1 this module allows students to further develop techniques and skills learnt.  Materials and nanotechnology related tasks will be given and students are expected to work in groups to conceive, realize and present their solutions.  Again a high degree of freedom is given to promote innovative ideas.

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Last updated on 8 Sep 2008 by Lawrence Durai