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MM2810Air Legislation & ManagementIntroduces Singapore’s regulatoryframework on aircraft maintenance andgeneral management concepts. Topicsinclude structure and management ofaerospace organisations, and productivityand business performance.MM2815Quality ManagementProvides basic concepts of qualitymanagement, ISO 9001:2008 QualityManagement System and inspection andquality improvement techniques.MM3009Project (15 weeks)Provides students with an opportunity towork in small groups to apply the knowledgeand experience gained in their foundationstages to conceive, design, fabricate, testand commission a project. Students will havethe chance to work with the industry on realworldprojects.MM3010Project ManagementProvides an understanding to handleprojects of varying size and complexity.Topics include project definitions,assessment, planning, scheduling,budgeting, implementation and closure.MM3029Robotics Integration &ProgrammingIntroduces the basics of robot hardware,software and their integration. Topicsinclude micro-controller, displaycomponents, actuators and sensors.Students will get to design, build and testan autonomous robot system.MM3035Advanced Machining & MetrologyImparts techniques in precision machining withCAD/CAM applications on 5-axis machines.Precision metrology equipment is used tomeasure dimensions.MM3036Part Design for AssemblyProvides an understanding of plastic andsheet metal part design for manufacturing.Importance of geometrical dimensioning andtolerance are also covered.MM305Y/MM305ZProjectProvides students with an opportunity towork in small groups to apply the knowledgeand experience gained in their foundationstages to conceive, design, fabricate, testand commission a project. Students will havethe chance to work with the industry on realworldprojects.MM3105Mechanics IIIDevelops a basic understanding of materialstrength in the design of machine elementsand structures. The module supports thedesign stage of the final-year project.MM311MAircraft Dynamics & ControlIntroduces the basic elements of flightdynamics and control theory as applied inaircraft design and response.MM3209/MM320MProduct Design and DevelopmentProvides a range of skills and techniquesfor creative product design and realisation.Basics include Design Thinking, principlesof 3D Design and various computer toolsfor visualisation.MM3215/MM321MAerospace ComponentsManufacturingUses CATIA Computer Aided Manufacturingto generate tool paths for machining 2-and 3-dimensional components on a CNCmilling machine.MM3216Computer-Aided MachiningProvides knowledge of computer-aidedmachining in milling and turning, includingprocess planning techniques, machine codingand operational instructions. Training includesproducing precision components.MM3228Tooling EngineeringApplies knowledge and principles in toolingto solve problems or design fixtures formachining and inspection, as well as mouldand die in large volume manufacturing. Thelatest technologies and materials in qualityprecision tooling are taught.MM3315Aerospace MaterialsProvides an understanding of factorsgoverning the selection of materials for thevarious aircraft structural members and enginecomponents. Topics include extraction,production and fabrication of advancedmaterials such as aluminium alloy, titaniumalloy, super alloys and ceramics.MM3320Design Communication andIllustrationProvides an overview on the evolution ofindustrial design and graphical tools thatcreate professional presentation materials.Practical skills include manipulating graphicalcontents, typography, colour palettes andlayout to highlight visual information.MM3321Ergonomics and Universal DesignDeals with the design of product andworkspace to suit human dimensions andcapabilities, including social and environmentalimpact. Product form and function areoptimised with anthropometry, inclusive/universal design concepts and sustainable/green considerations.MM3330BiomechanicsDevelops a basic understanding of appliedmechanics in biological systems and humanlocomotion. Topics include function andphysical properties of the musculo-skeletalsystem, biomechanical modelling, strength ofmaterials, statics and dynamics.MM3331BiomaterialsDevelops an understanding of materialsused in a medical environment. Topicsinclude implants and tissues, processingand characterisation of the materials, andcompatibility with human bodies.MM3341Rapid Prototyping forBiomedical ApplicationsIntroduces the principles and conceptsof rapid prototyping and manufacturingtechnology. Topics include syntheticprostheses and implants, tissue and cellengineering. Applications cover medicine,surgery, rehabilitation and medical modellingfor clinical diagnosis and surgical planning.MM3405/MM340MEngineering ThermodynamicsProvides further knowledge of steam cyclesand gas turbine cycles, steam nozzles andheat transfer.MM3425Refrigeration & Air-conditioningProvides an understanding of the theoreticaland practical refrigeration cycles and airconditioningsystems. Topics include thecomponents and accessories, flow andcycling controls, heat load estimation,psychometrics, duct sizing and fan systems.304 SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC PROSPECTUS 2012 - 2013