SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESET0221RF Circuit DesignCovers the fundamentals of RF Circuit Design.It focuses on the practical aspect of RF circuitdesign with use of CAE and simulationtools to reduce design cycle and to ensuremanufacturability of designed circuits.ET0222Wireless Data NetworksCovers the characteristics of the wireless datanetworks, public terrestrial packet & circuitswitched networks, hybrid networks, CDPDand ARDIS.ET0223Disk Drive TechnologyProvides a general overview of the HardDisk Drive Technology covering from thefundamentals knowledge of magnetism tothe most recent advances in the magnetichard disk technology. Students learn whatis happening inside the hard drive, how themedia and head work together with othercomponents in a disk drive.ET0224Magnetic Head &Head Disk InterfaceProvides a comprehensive understanding ofthe head related technology. This modulecovers the basic magnetic recording principlesand technology, the MR technology, GMRconcept and GMR Head design. It provides afundamental knowledge on Tribology and itsmechanics, disk tribology, basics of the HDI,flying height and media surface texturing.It also covers the surface characterisationtechniques, the friction and wear behaviourin the disk-drive environment, the surfacemeasurements and few types of themicroscope generally used in the industry.ET0225Disk MediaManufacturing TechnologyProvides the basic hard disk media structureand the media manufacturing process.Explanation on media manufacturingprocesses from substrate preparationto finished product will be given. Thismodule discusses the equipment,production problems, quality issues andcritical parameters involved in disk mediamanufacturing. Related vacuum technologyand disposition techniques will be discussed.Emphasis is given to the current diskmedia manufacturing industrial practiceand technology.ET0226Chemical Process andSurface Analysis TechniquesProvides students with a good understandingof principles and laboratory skills in variouschemical & surface analytical techniquesused for failure analysis works as well as usedfor quality control in disk media industry.Surface imaging techniques includingscanning electron microscopy and atomicforce microscopy will be covered. Hands-onexperience in analysing the chemical contentsof chemicals, ultra-pure reagents analysis andsurface micro-contamination/corrosion studiesis emphasised.ET0227Project/DissertationProvides an opportunity to plan anddesign a project based on the disk mediamanufacturing process. This project will bebased on the knowledge and skills learnt fromtheir module of study. Students will be able tointegrate their knowledge from their modulesinto a practical application in disk mediamanufacturing industry.ET0235Integrated Building ManagementSystems for Energy EfficiencyProvides an integrated system approach tounderstanding Building Automation andfacility management Systems and theirapplications to energy efficiency for buildingservices. It covers the system architectures,hardware and software integration,digression, communication methods, andapplication software of modern buildingautomation systems. It also provides a goodworking knowledge of how to specify, design,install, commission, operate, and maintainan Integrated Building Management System.Application areas will include air-conditioningsystems, fire detection and alarm systems,security systems and other essential buildingservices like sanitary and domestic watersystems, as well as to understand the codesof practice for various system integration inbuilding services. Hands-on training sessions,case studies and mini-projects for energyefficiency in building carried out throughIBMS will also be conducted extensively.ET0236Power Quality & Energy SystemParticipants will learn about causes of powerquality issues, voltage dips and their effectson sensitive process and facilities, harmonicsdistortion and its effects on power systemequipment, mitigation methods and powerquality monitoring. Participants will learn theprinciples of different energy resources, howto design and harness the renewable energyresources, including stand-alone and gridconnected system and how to implement fuelcell technology in a variety of applications.The module also covers lighting technologyprinciples and efficient lighting practices. Theworking principles/ configurations of DC, ACand Chopper drives, and various applicationareas of electrical drives will be covered.Energy efficient drives, soft starters for ACmotors and harmonics effect on drives willbe highlighted.ET0237Energy Management & AuditingProvides students with the knowledge ofthe main features of energy management &Auditing techniques in order to know howto make use of our present & future energyresources. This module will identify themain energy intensive areas within a facilityresulting from air-conditioning, water heating,and lighting, and the appropriate energymanagement technologies and systems toreduce the operating cost of the facility andimprove efficiency. This module will alsoaddress the impact of the New ElectricityMarket (NEM) in Singapore on facilities.The various ways to reduce energy cost ofthe facility, understanding & assessing thehistorical energy usage pattern, and types ofaudit tools instrument used will be outlined.Additionally studies will focus on techniquesto estimate the economics of audit (e.g.annual savings, payback period, rate of returnetc) and develop an appreciation of theenvironmental impact of a facility.ET0244Biomedical Equipment& PracticesFamiliarizes the students with medicaltools and equipment used in medical andrehabilitation engineering departments.Some equipment used in ‘Operating Room’,‘Intensive Care Unit’, ‘Radiotherapy’,‘Cardiology’, ‘Neurology’ sections,physiotherapy and rehabilitation departmentswill be covered. A brief overview of laboratoryequipment will also be given. In this module,the students will learn the nature of biologicalinformation measured by these systems. Abrief explanation on circuits, mechanicaland biochemical parameters involved in themeasurements will be provided. The commonmedical equipment characteristics, the natureof data measured and the general concept ofequipment design will be discussed.278 Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009