SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESmanufacturing of medical devices andpharmaceuticals, including an intro tointellectual property law and patent filing.The students will learn the FDA regulatoryguidelines governing medical devices andpharmaceutical manufacturing in currentGood Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), andother related regulatory guidelines enforcedby national regulatory agencies. Majoremphasis is towards an understanding of thecGMP principles and the wider implication ofnon-compliance.MM3900Project ManagementProvides an understanding of the principlesof managing an existing activity or planninga new development project in resorts andtheme parks. Students will learn aboutproject management cycle, planning,scheduling, resource deployment, critical pathanalysis, controlling, costing and budgeting,implementation, optimisation and evaluation.Adequate problem solving skills and troubleshooting techniques are taught to managethese real life projects.MM3910Resort MaintenanceEngineering & ServicesProvides the student with information onthe engineering and maintenance disciplinein resort facilities. Management andadministrative practices, life-safety concepts,energy monitoring and computer applicationswill be taught. Maintenance engineeringbest practices in areas encompassing FacilityMaintenance Services, Rides Maintenanceand Transportation Services. Managingexternal contract maintenance services willalso be covered. In addition, students willlearn energy conservation practices andkey features of standards in quality, theenvironment. Key principles on ISO 14000compliance will be emphasised.MM3920Thermofluids IIIAims to provide students with a furtherknowledge of thermodynamic cycles, steamnozzles and heat transfer. Fluid mechanicstopic would include fluid flow and pipingsystems, centrifugal and positive displacementpumps as well as industrial hydraulics.MM3930Space & Event ManagementStudents will be taught of the importance ofmaximising the asset value of resort spaceand the planning for space utilisation andlayout to maximise returns on investment,functionality and operating and managementeffectiveness. Learning will also includeplanning, organisation coordination andmanagement of special events and activitiesheld in resorts. Risk management planningfor public and private events namely, preeventplanning for categories of risk such astechnical, safety, contractual, environmentaland resources will also be covered.MM3940Fire Engineering & ManagementCovers a systematic engineering approachin the design of fire safety and protectionof resort facilities. It will provide scientificunderstanding of the fundamental aspectsof fire initiation, growth and spread inbuildings, and the response of materials,structures and people to the effects of fire.Testing, inspection, training and maintenancerequirements all fire fighting equipment willalso be emphasised.MM4404Process Modelling & SimulationProvides a broad overview on the businessprocess flow and simulation in the area ofsupply chain and logistics. Students learn themethodology of business process modellingfor ERP, manufacturing systems, outsourcing,logistics and supply chain processes. Practicaltraining on discrete event simulation using PCbasedsimulation package provide beginnerswith the basic skills of a simulation processstarting from model building, experimentalleading to results analysis. Topics coveredinclude, introduction to business modellingand simulation, computer simulation, settingup a simulation study, and basic statisticsin simulation.MM470Y/ZProject (AAEM)Allows students to apply the knowledgeand skills gained to solve practical problemsin their own companies using tools andtechniques gained from this course. Studentsare required to submit a formal report andundergo a project viva.MM4702Aircraft Structures & SystemsThis module is divided in two parts. The 1stpart delves into different types of aircraftstructures, the design requirements, basicinspection techniques and the use ofcomposite materials. The 2nd part delves intothe various onboard systems such as flightcontrol, landing gear control and indication,bleed air and fire protection system.MM4704Reliability EngineeringProvides students with a working knowledgeof probability and other mathematical toolsfor reliability estimating. Discrete probabilitydistribution and continuous probabilitydistribution and their applications are amongthe topics covered.MM4706Failure Investigation & AnalysisProvides students with the fundamentalconcepts and basic understanding of ductile,brittle material, fatigue, creep and wearsfailure. Particular emphasis will be placed onfracture mechanism, linear elastic fracturemechanics and its use, fracture characteristics,influencing factors and preventive measuresto minimise materials failure. Investigationprocedures on failure analysis and case studieson aircraft components are also included.Aspects of electrical systems failure arealso covered.MM4707Reliability Centred MaintenanceProvides students with an understandingof the philosophy behind RCM approachto maintenance programmes and thedevelopment of same using the MaintenanceSteering Group-3 (MSG-3) analysis procedure.At the end of the module, students wouldbe able to consider failure characteristics,reliability and maintainability when designingmaintenance programmes.MM4708Quality ManagementCovers basic quality concepts and costs,system for managing quality as well as basictools and techniques for quality improvement.Upon completion of this module, studentsshould have basic understanding on qualitymanagement, requirements in ISO 9001:2000QMS, auditing quality management systemand tools and techniques deployed formanaging quality.MM4709Organisational ManagementImparts the concepts and understandingof the structure and management oforganisation, and the considerations neededfor enhancing business performanceand productivity. Topics covers includeStructure and Development of Organisation,Functions of Supervisor such as coaching forperformance and development, MotivatingPeople, Leadership and CommunicationSkills etc.Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009 307