SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESMM4710Human FactorsImparts the concepts and understandingof the human factors that affect theperformance in aviation and aircraftmaintenance, as well as the reduction ofhuman errors in maintenance tasks. Uponcompletion of this module, students should beable to apply error management techniques toreduce the potential for human error mishaps.MM4711AerodynamicsStarts with a revision of the fundamentalsof flight and moves on to variable geometrywings, mechanics of tilt wing flight, weightand balance, stability and control, high speedflight and problems associated with highspeed flight such as flutter, aerodynamicheating, etc. Fundamentals of helicopter flightdynamics are also covered.MM4712Aircraft Power PlantsProvides students with an understanding ofthe principles of gas turbine fundamentalsand performance. Covers the basic featuresof aircraft propulsion and provides a goodgeneral understanding of turbine-enginetheory and nomenclature with informationon turbine-engine fuel, lubrication, air, fireprotection, engine control, de-icing, startingand ignition systems.MM4713Aircraft Electrical &Instrument SystemsAims to provide a good working knowledgeof the working principles of the variouselectrical devices and systems. The modulealso covers electrical load analysis, powercontrol and utilisation devices and systems,measuring instruments and warningindication systems.MM4715Avionic SystemsPresents an overview of the main aircraftavionics systems in use including in-flight datarecorders, navigational and communicationssystems, etc. The basic concepts andapplication of the different types of radarsystems are also covered.MM4731UAV Systems &Emerging TechnologiesProvides an overview on UAV Systemtechnologies. Topics covered include, UAVflight manoeuvre & architecture, EO/IR systemperformance & tracking analysis, link budgetanalysis, error detection & correction codes,mono pulse tracking, scanning overviewOSI, TCP/IP, image processing technique andvarious takeoff and landing systems. Someemerging defence technologies will alsobe discussed.MM4732Enterprise Resource PlanningAims to provide students with anunderstanding of material requirementsplanning, inventory management andpurchasing. The concept of integratedsupply chain will also be introduced andstudents will also get an opportunity to usethe ERP software.MM6020Principles of SupplyChain ManagementGives a broad overview of the impact ofInformation Technology on Supply ChainManagement in business operation with acomprehensive view in challenges faced byenterprises in the global market. The topicscovered include principles of Supply ChainManagement, managing Supply Chain tostay competitive, Information Technologyin Logistics, the integration of logistics andbusiness strategy, organisation change inbusiness market, SCOR model (Supply ChainOperation Reference), implementation andCustomer Relationship Management.(CRM),Strategic Planning, Activity Based Costingand Quality Measurement in Supply Chain,the importance and business benefits ofE-commerce in Supply Chain, include thestrategic importance of E-commerce, types ofE-commerce, B-B, B-C and C-C and the keyconsiderations and componentsin E-commerce.MM6021Materials ManagementProvides students with an understandingof basic concepts in managing the flow ofmaterials from supplier to store. The topicscovered include inventory management,vendor management inventory, e-procurement and international purchasing,demand management, ERP concept andimplementation, manufacturing resourcesplanning techniques and hands-onapplications using Enterprise ResourcePlanning software package such as SAP.MM6030Warehouse Planning & OperationsAims to provide students with a basic conceptin the warehousing planning and operations.The areas covered are roles of warehousingin the supply chain, storage functionality andprinciples, goods identification technology,plant layout in warehousing, automaticwarehousing and materials handling systems,vendor management inventory. This modulealso incorporates hands-on practice onWarehouse Management System using ERPsoftware package such as SAP.MM6043Project Managementin Supply ChainProvides students with a comprehensiveunderstanding of the project management inSupply Chain. Implementation process usingtechniques applied in scheduling and analysisand maintenance of the programme. Itprovides problem-solving skills and techniquesin designing, developing and managingprojects in the Supply Chain. Topics coveredinclude project planning, project scheduling,project controlling, critical path analysis, valueengineering, concurrent projects optimisationand project evaluation techniques, strategicimportance in project management such asinternational project management. Miniprojectswill be incorporated to enhance thetheoretical concepts.MM6073Air-Conditioning &Compressed Air SystemProvides students with a working knowledgeof the design principles and operation ofair-conditioning systems used in commercialand industrial buildings. In addition, theknowledge of the compressed air systemincluding techniques of energy auditing andthe performance improvement potential willbe covered.MM8101Workshop PracticeProvides students with basic knowledgeand practical skill in conventional machiningprocesses; namely turning, grinding, milling,fabrication and assembly. Students are alsotaught the common inspection techniquesused in industry.MM9302Industrial VentilationTeaches the basic concepts of industrialventilation systems used in industries forthe protection of the employee health. Themodule covers the basic design of effectiveventilation systems, types of hoods, ducting,air filters, Safety cabinets, fans, and exhausts.Upon completion of this module, studentsshould be able to apply the theoreticalconcepts they learned in their lectures andtutorials to analyse a simple ventilation systemand predict the pressure losses in the simpleventilation system.308 Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009