SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSES• Packaging Design• Ideation methods such as TRIZ,inspiration from natureET0902Product Design & Development IThis project-based module challengesstudents to design a new product. It coversmodern tools and methods for product designand development. Topics include identifyingcustomer needs, concept generation, productarchitecture and industrial design. The focusof Product Design and Development is theintegration of marketing, design, andmanufacturing functions of the firm increating a new product.ET0903Product Design & Development IIA continuation from ET0902, students areexpected to continue with the developmentof the prototype after completing the initialphases of ET0902. Besides working on rapidprototyping tools and building of electroniccircuits, students are also expected to considerthe marketing issues.ET0904Productisation ProjectStudents from different diplomas will form amulti-disciplinary team to produce a prototypeof a new product. The development of theproduct shall take into account aesthetics,ergonomics and other factors. Students arealso expected to produce a business plan tomarket the product.ET0905Object Oriented ProgrammingEquips students with the knowledge of basicorientedprogramming concepts throughthe use of the C++programming language.They will understand the VC++ developmentenvironment; its features and learn how tobuild object-oriented applications.ET0906Microcontroller TechnologyCovers the basic concepts and applications ofmicrocontroller & microprocessors systems.Students will learn software and hardwaredevelopment on microcontroller developmentsystems and understand how to interfacethem to microprocessor-based applicationsand projects. Development of input/outputinterfacing solutions will be taught using ahigh level language such as C.ET0907Network Control ApplicationsProvides students with up-to-date skillsrequired to design a control system overIP (Internet Protocol) by using variousautomation and instrumentation technologiesincluding DeviceNet, WLAN, Ethernet, basicrouting/switching and PLC with devicecontrol. This is a project-based learningmodule and students are expected to learnhow to integrate control devices into anexisting network infrastructure to extend thecontrollability and accessibility over WAN bypresenting a control application.ET1000Introduction to Engineering IProvides a platform where students canput what they learn in first year technicalmodules like PEEE and DE into practice.Students design, test and build severalpractical and interesting projects and inthe process learn essential skills like circuitsimulation, stripboard fabrication, soldering,circuit assembly and troubleshooting.Projects are designed to integrate theorylearnt from different modules. To supportthe CDIO initiative, teamwork, creative &critical thinking and presentation skills areemphasised in this module.ET1001Introduction to Engineering IIThis module provides a platform wherestudents can put what they learn in firstyear technical modules like PEEE and DE intopractice. Students design, test and buildseveral practical and interesting projectsand in the process learn essential skills likecircuit simulation, PCB layout planning &fabrication, stripboard fabrication, soldering,circuit assembly and troubleshooting. Projectsare designed to integrate theory learntfrom different modules. To support theCDIO initiative, teamwork, creative & criticalthinking and presentation skills areemphasised in this module.ET100ZFinal Year ProjectProvides students with the opportunity andresponsibility to be innovative/creative, findingor selecting, formulating, planning, carryingout and reporting on a challenging pieceof work that can provide a solution to theengineering problem. The module also aimsto provide students with the opportunity touse, develop and integrate their knowledgeand skills.ET101ZIntroduction to EngineeringRefer to ET1001.ET110ZApplications of Clean EnergyDesigned as a project based learning (PBL)module that provides students with a chanceto implement their knowledge of cleanenergy in a practical application. Studentswill brainstorm to select their projects andthen work on the projects by implementingintegrated knowledge in the areas ofelectrical, electronic, mechanic and computerengineering. Some of the examples ofprojects may include “Design of A Solar/Fuel Cell Car”, “Design of A Sun Tracker”,“Design of A Battery Charger” and “Designof A DC/AC Inverter”, “Design of A PortableRenewable/clean Energy Source”, “Designof MPPT Circuit for Solar and Wind EnergySystem”, “Design of a Small Wind Generator”and “Eco-house”.ET1100Sustainable & Clean EnergyProvides an introduction into such issueslike sustainable and clean energy, includingenvironmental impact, basic engineeringeconomic analysis, energy payback time,embodied energy and the context of energysystems within a social framework. Included inthe module is an overview of existing energysystems and sustainability issues associatedwith these systems. The module will examineclean energy sources such as solar, wind,biomass, wave and tidal power.ET1101Photovoltaic Principles & MaterialsProvides students with the knowledge tounderstand the photovoltaic principlesand basic structure and characteristics ofphotovoltaic materials. The module will coverthe semiconductors for photovoltaic, theoryof P-N junction, the behaviour of differentsolar cells, cell properties, cell modellingand testing. Although the module is mainlyfocused on semiconductor PV cells includingboth silicon cells and non-silicon cells, othertype of photovoltaic technologies like organicphotovoltaic, dye-cell photovoltaic and nanophotovoltaicare also introduced.ET1103PhysicsProvides students with the fundamentaltheory of physics that is of vital importancein development of a renewable/clean energysystem. The topics include linear vectors,kinematics, particle dynamics, work andenergy, conservation of energy, conservationof linear momentum, rotational kinematicsand dynamics, and gravitation. Studentswill also learn about ferromagnetism andelectromagnetic induction.Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009 285