SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESMS6505Computer ProgrammingThis syllabus is similar to MS6506. It is forpart-time students.MS6506Computer ProgrammingTeaches students how to write structuredprograms in C. Among the topics coveredare simple data types, input/output, controland loop structures and arrays. Programmingassignments and hands-on training in thecomputer laboratory will be emphasised.MS6941Operations ResearchProvides students with an introduction tosome well-known mathematical modelsused as aids or tools in decision makingand analysis. Topics covered include linearprogramming, transportation models,network analysis, simulation models, decisiontheory, inventory models and queuing theory.MS7102Basic MathematicsEquips students with basic mathematicalknowledge and skills in algebra, trigonometryand calculus to solve engineering problemsencountered in their course of studies.It also serves as a foundation for furthermathematics in the subsequent modules.MS7123Statistics for Shipping Business 1Adopts a practical approach with emphasisin handling and interpreting data. Topicscovered include organisation of data, graphs,central tendency, variability, correlation andregression, empirical probability and discretedistributions. A statistical package would beused to handle the many real-life data used.MS7141Mathematics 1Provides student with mathematical skills,knowledge and understanding requiredfor their present course of study. Topicscovered include basic algebra, geometry,trigonometry, plane and spherical trianglesand their applications.MS7202Engineering Mathematics IBuilds on the foundation laid in MS7102. Itequips students with more mathematicalskills and knowledge to handle engineeringproblems encountered in their course ofstudies. Among the topics covered arecomplex numbers, trigonometry andapplications of differentiation and integration.The module also serves as a foundation forfurther work in the subsequent module,Engineering Mathematics II (MS7302).MS7223Statistics for Shipping Business IIAims to give students the tools for makingbetter decisions and judgment from availabledata. Topics include normal distribution,hypothesis testing, price indices and basicforecasting techniques. As in MS7123, astatistical package would also be used.MS7302Engineering Mathematics IIProvides students with more knowledge andskills in mathematics. Topics covered includeadvanced methods of integration, differentialequations, statistics and probability whichsupport the analytical requirements of othermodules in the course.MS7341Mathematics 2Gives students a good grounding in themathematics necessary for obtaining aClass 3 Certificate of Competency. Topicscovered include mensurations, logarithms,graphical methods and plane andspherical trigonometry.MS7442Science 1Provides students in nautical studies withbasic knowledge and problem-solving skillsin mechanics, hydrostatics and propertiesof matter. Topics include vectors, moments,energy, work, power, principle of floatationand strength of materials.MS7452Applied ScienceProvides students with knowledge inapplied science necessary for deck officers.Application of knowledge and problemsolving skills form a major part of thismodule. Topics covered include heat, sound,electricity, electromagnetism, magnetism andcorrosion prevention.MS7503Software Applications& ProgrammingEquips students with the practical skillsin using personal computers to performinformation processing applications,systematic problem solving and logicalanalysis in computer programming. Inparticular, students will learn to use a popularelectronic spreadsheet and a programminglanguage to solve problems.MS7522IT for BusinessAims to equip students with a good workingknowledge and essential skills in the coreareas of information technology for shippingbusiness. Students will obtain practical skillsin industry standard application software forelectronic spreadsheet, database application,graphics and internet web page creation.Students will have plenty of hands-onexercises and opportunities to apply theircreative talents through assignments andmini-projects.MS7542Software ApplicationsProvides students with a good understandingof the use of microcomputers. Students willlearn and have sufficient hands-on practicalexercises in industry standard applicationsoftware for word processing, spreadsheetand database management. On completionof this module, students should havegained enough knowledge, experience andconfidence to explore other applicationsoftware on their own.MS7581Multimedia in I.T. ApplicationsIntroduces students to some basic aspectsof multimedia in the IT environment. Thehighlights of this module are graphics,animation and webpage creation, withparticular reference to their applications inshipping business.MS7582Computer ProgrammingTeaches students how to write structuredprograms in C++. Topics coveredinclude input/output operations, flowof control constructs, functions, arrays,numbering systems and the use of simplegraphic features.MS7923Mathematics IAims to provide polytechnic graduateswith fundamental Mathematics knowledgefor further studies in engineering. Topicscovered include a quick review of functionsand derivatives, complex numbers, vectors,partial derivatives, double integrals, ordinarydifferential equations and introduction toprobability and statistics.MS7924Mathematics IIBuilds on the foundation laid in MS7923,this module aims to provide polytechnicgraduates with fundamental Mathematicsknowledge for further studies in engineering.Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009 313