SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESmechanics and human locomotion. The topicscovered include strength of materials, staticsand dynamics.MM3331BiomaterialsAims to develop an understanding of thematerials used in a medical environment.Topics covered include materials forimplants and tissues, the processing andcharacterisation of the materials and itscompatibility to human bodies.MM3340Medical Rapid PrototypingAims to provide students with anunderstanding of the theoretical and practicalapplications of rapid prototyping technologyand reverse engineering in medical andtissue engineering arena. Topics taughtinclude various solid, liquid and powderbasedRP systems, rapid tooling techniquesfor production of medical devices, photopolymerisationand data format for medicaland rapid prototyping.MM3341Rapid Prototyping forBiomedical ApplicationsIntroduces the principles and conceptsof rapid prototyping and manufacturingtechnology and its applications in medicine,surgery, rehabilitation and medical modelproduction for clinical diagnosis and treatmentplanning in surgical operations. The modulewill also cover the process of using rapidtooling technique for commercial productionof synthetic prostheses and implants, aswell as tissue engineering. This will befollowed by description of the functionsof cells and tissues in the body, and howcells and can be engineered to differentiateand grow into tissues required for tissuereplacement or repair.MM3405Engineering ThermodynamicsMM8542Engineering ThermodynamicsAims to provide students with a furtherknowledge of steam cycles and gas turbinecycles, steam nozzles and heat transfer.MM3425Refrigeration & Air-conditioningMM8543Refrigeration & Air-conditioningAims to provide students with anunderstanding of the theoretical and practicalrefrigeration cycles and air-conditioningsystems and a working knowledge of thevarious components, flow and cyclingcontrols and accessories of such systems.Topics covered include heat load estimation,psychometrics, duct sizing and fan systems.MM3441Cleanroom TechnologyMM8541Cleanroom TechnologyAims to provide students with anunderstanding of the theoretical and practicalrefrigeration cycles, psychometrics and fansand the classification according to the FederalStandards 209E. Topics covered includethe design considerations and equipmentused, the construction protocol, testingand commissioning and maintenance ofthe Cleanroom.MM3445Contamination Control& Cleanroom TechnologyProvides students with the general andbasic knowledge of contamination controland cleanroom technology. It describes thedifferent cleanroom classification standards:IS0 146446-1, Federal Standard 209E and thepharmaceutical cleanroom classification. Inaddition, basic design of various cleanlinessclasses of cleanroom, cleanroom pressuredifferential relative to adjacent less criticalareas, airlocks, cleanroom entry and existprotocol, and guidelines of sterile drugproducts produced by aseptic processing willbe covered in the lectures.MM3450Aircraft Power Plants IIMM8584Aircraft Power Plants IIProvides students with knowledge of theprinciples of jet propulsion; namely heatengine cycles, turbine power extraction,effects of atmospheric variations, aspects ofconstructional arrangements, fuel systems andwater injection, ignition and starting, and anoverview of engine instruments.MM3505Fluid MechanicsMM8552Fluid MechanicsTopics taught include fluid flow and pipingsystems, centrifugal and positive displacementpumps as well as industrial hydraulics.MM3650Sports Injury ManagementPrepares students to evaluate, prevent,manage, and understand the correcttreatment due to various types of sportsinjury. The students will understand theintervention needed to treat muscular,orthopaedic and exercise induced injuries.MM3651Sports PsychologyCovers the psychological componentof physical problems. It deals with thepsychological problems that the human mayexperience during interaction with the sportequipment or with the environment. It willalso incorporate the adaptations neededduring exercise and sport activities to allowthe human to perform better.MM3652Exercise PhysiologyThe study of the physiological responses andadaptations to exercise in terms of how theyrelate to human performance limitations,training effects and health related benefits.Exercise metabolism and nutrition will becovered.MM3660Prosthetics & OrthoticsTeaches the students to identify functionaldeficits that result from limb loss andfollowing amputation. Students will learnprescriptive considerations, materials andcomponents and fabrication and fittingtechniques for amputated limbs. They will alsolearn to use the principles in biomechanics toanalyse gaits and design or fit braces on ankleand foot due to associated pathologies.MM3661Physiotherapy &Occupational TherapyCovers the practices involved in physiotherapyand occupational therapy. The students wouldbe taught to understand therapy involvingsports injury, inherent physical disabilities aswell as work related and disability involvingthe aged. Students would be taughtvarious interventions to help rehabilitation.Therapeutic exercise would also be covered tohelp student gain wider understanding of thevarious method of intervention.MM3804Management of Sports FacilitiesCovers the principles and skills needed tomanage sport facilities, like sports centres,stadiums, swimming pools and golf courses.Students will cover some of the mechanicaland electromechanical facilities, propertymaintenance and risk assessment.Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009 305