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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ProcESS cONTrol & INSTrUMENTATION (APCI)SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN BIOMEDIcal ENGINEErING (SBE)Course DurationThis is a one-year-long, evenings-only coursewhich requires attendance three to four timesper week (up to 12 hours per week inclusiveof e-learning). The course must be completedwithin four years.Course StructureThere are nine modules representing480 hours of course work spread overapproximately one year. An additional 60 hourswill also be allocated to project/dissertationwork which is a year-long module.Course ModulesFull-TimeHoursET030Z Project or Dissertation 60Semester 1EE9118 Dynamics and Control 45ET0317 Power Transmission and Distribution 60ET0318 Computer Methods forPower System Analysis 60MS4940 Engineering Mathematics 45Semester 2ET0301Computer Programming withApplications 45ET0319 Power System Protection 60ET0320 Power System Planning and Control 60Elective ModuleElective Modules (Choose 1)ET0310 Power Distribution System in Buildings 60ET0311 Building Automation Systems 60ET0315 Digital and Advanced Control 60ET0316 Process Control Engineering 60ET0323 Industrial Drives and Motion Control 60ET0324 Digital Control of Drives 60Vacation TermEE9119 Engineering Management 45ADVANCED DIPLOMA INProcess Control &Instrumentation(APCI)In recent years, the advancements in thefield of electronics and microprocessors havebeen tremendous and digital computers andmicroprocessors are becoming importantcomponents in industrial and process/plant control systems. This advanceddiploma course will provide and updatepractising technologists with knowledgeand understanding of the latest tools andtechniques of instrumentation and control asapplied to modern process control industries.Special Features• This course uses Information Technologyand Internet for learning and coursedelivery. (Applicants are expected to haveaccess to Internet)• They need to only attend classes fortutorials, some lectures and laboratories.• Advanced Diploma Graduates receiveadvanced standing for admission to degreecourses at several universities on a case-bycasebasis.For details on entry requirements, please referto the Admissions section of this prospectus.Career ProspectsGraduates of this Advanced Diplomacan find employment in manufacturing,petroleum, chemical, aeronautical,power plant, research and development,maintenance and servicing organisations.The qualification equips them for positionssuch as engineering assistants, plantmaintenance and service personnel,instrumentation and process technologists,supervisors and management executives.Course AssessmentsAssessment in most of the modules willtake the form of in-course assessments(40%) and a semester examination (60%).Assessment in the remaining modules is100% in-course assessment without anysemester examination.Course DurationThis is a one-year-long, evenings-only coursewhich requires attendance three to four timesper week (up to 12 hours per week inclusiveof e-learning). The course must be completedwithin four years.Course StructureThere are nine modules representing480 hours of course work spread overapproximately one year. An additional 60hours is allocated to project/dissertation workwhich is a year-long module.Course ModulesFull-TimeHoursET030Z Project or Dissertation 60Semester 1EE9118 Dynamics and Control 45ET0313 Intelligent Instrumentation andMeasurement Systems 60ET0314 Automation and ProgrammableController Application 60MS4940 Engineering Mathematics 45Semester 2ET0301 Computer Programming with Applications 45ET0315 Digital and Advanced Control 60ET0316 Process Control Engineering 60Elective ModuleElective Modules (Choose 1)ET0310 Power Distribution System in Buildings 60ET0311 Building Automation Systems 60ET0319 Power System Protection 60ET0320 Power System Planning and Control 60ET0323 Industrial Drives and Motion Control 60ET0324 Digital Control of Drives 60Vacation TermEE9119 Engineering Management 45SPECIALIST DIPLOMA INBiomedicalEngineering (SBE)The School of Electrical & ElectronicEngineering offers the Specialist Diploma inBiomedical Engineering as a part-time course.This course is designed for technologist andengineers who would like to train or retrain inbiomedical engineering.This course aims to provide them with practicalknowledge and understanding of biomedicalengineering as applied to the healthcareindustries such as hospitals, medical equipmentmanufacturing, servicing and sales companies,and medical research centres.For details on entry requirements, please referto the Admissions section of this prospectus.Career ProspectsGraduates are expected to carry out workrelated to installation and commissioningof biomedical equipment, maintenance,repair and calibration of equipment, doacceptance tests, routine performance testsand application of electrical safety standardsand practices on equipment. They will also beable to assist in the research and developmentwork in the biomedical engineering area,provide technical support for marketing andsales of biomedical equipment and providetechnical support to medical and clinical staff.Besides being able to work in manufacturingcompanies, government ministries andstatutory bodies, they can also choose acareer in R&D centres, universities, hospitals,clinical laboratories, rehabilitation centres,community care centres and healthcare andbiotechnology companies.196 SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC PROSPECTUS 2012 - 2013