SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESMM3520Airframe SystemsMM8584Airframe SystemsProvides students with a full understandingand working knowledge of the principles offluid power, respective pumps/compressorsand components, building up of basic aircrafthydraulic and pneumatic systems. The modulealso provides students with the knowledgeon the landing-gear/brake systems and flightcontrol systems.MM3530Aircraft SystemsMM8585Aircraft SystemsProvides students with a basic knowledgeof air conditioning and pressurisationsystems; namely their working principlesand terminology, air supply systems,temperature, pressure & humiditycontrol. Fire protection, oxygen, ice andrain protection, fuel systems as well aswater and waste systems are also covered.MM3605Instrumentation & ControlMM8561Instrumentation & ControlMM9303Instrumentation & ControlProvides students with a fundamentalknowledge of instrumentation, controltheory and practical knowledge of controlapplications relevant to the local industries. Atthe end of the course, students will be able toinstall and calibrate control instrumentation.MM3628Programmable Logic ControllerProvides students with fundamentalconcepts and examples to understand theoperation and capabilities of programmablelogic controllers as an important tool forfactory automation. Students will be able toimplement simple control strategies usingladder diagram.MM3630Pharmaceutical Process ControlProvides students with the knowledgeof control systems used in the secondaryoperations of the pharmaceutical industry.It will cover the operating principles andapplications of components and devicesused in the control system and the varioustechniques of monitoring and controllingpharmaceutical manufacturing processes.MM3705Plant Maintenance EngineeringMM8551Plant Maintenance EngineeringProvides students with a generalknowledge in the following two mainareas: Maintenance management conceptscomprising of maintenance managementand documentation, availability calculation,engineering economy analysis, materialsmanagement and project management.General plant maintenance on pipe workinstallation, operation and maintenance;selection and application of valves and testingof safety valves; general operation andmaintenance of reciprocating air compressorsand centrifugal pumps; basic industrial noisecontrol and the new Workplace Safety &Health Act requirements.MM3824Quality Engineering& ManagementMM8474Quality Engineering& ManagementAims to impart to students the basic conceptsof quality management and system standards,including quality tools and techniques. Topicstaught include quality management, ISO 9000Standards, quality systems documentationand implementation, quality audit and qualitytools & techniques.MM3826Organisational ManagementTeaches the basic concepts of the structureand management of an organisation and theconsiderations for enhancing its productivityand business performance. Topics taughtinclude the structure and development ofan organisation, the role of a supervisor,leadership and communication skills, groupdynamics, etc. And the relationships betweenthe organisation and business environmentare also exploredMM3841Human Factors EngineeringAims to study human behaviour and itsinteraction to devices involving work andsports. Topics would cover human factorsand risk assessment and the mechanics andphysiological behaviour of the human asit relates to work and sports. It will teachstudents how to design devices and facilitiesbased on the physical abilities of the human,including those for the aged and the disabled.MM3861BiofluidsIntroduces the functions and the applicationof fluid mechanics to the circulatory (bloodvessels and heart) and respiratory systems(airway and lung) of the body. Life supportsystems, such as artificial heart and lung, aswell as are also included.MM3862Assistive Technology &Rehabilitation EngineeringAims to relate how engineering is appliedto the design and development of assistivedevices and methods of rehabilitation forpeople with disability and injury. It alsoincludes description and treatment of injuriesand disabilities, as well as gait analysisand biomechanics.MM3872SimulationProvides students with the knowledge andskills of applying computer simulation,modeling and analysis to support concurrentengineering for product or componentsdevelopments and manufacturing. It coversthe topics on discrete event simulation ofdynamic systems with stochastic behaviourand Computer-aided Engineering Analysisusing Finite Element Analysis techniquefor analysing the mechanical behaviourof a component under certain boundaryconditions and loadings.MM3881Pharmaceutical Primary& Secondary OperationsTeaches students the important primary andsecondary unit operations in the productionof pharmaceutical products. It will cover thetheories, operating principles and equipmentused for the different operations as well asthe requirements for process utility systems,production and batch documentation.MM3882PharmaceuticalManufacturing Overview & cGMPProvides students with backgroundinformation on the pharmaceutical industryand its practices. It also teaches studentswith fundamental principles and conceptsof cGMP, its guidelines and implementationin the pharmaceutical industry. This modulealso discusses the validation of processesand facilities.MM3883Regulatory Issues & cGMPIntroduces the practices, operations andregulatory issues related to design and306 Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009