NUS Mechanical Engineering as at 21 Jun 2019

Core Modules

Module Module Title Modular Semester Module Description Learning Outcomes Pre- Co- Preclusion Syllabus Assessment Illustrative Reading List
Code Credits requisite requisite s
[MC] s s
ME1102 Engineering Principles and Practice I 4 1 This is part 1 of a 2-module package – EPP I and II contain three overarching Nil Nil EG1111 System architecture and block diagrams CA, Final Examination Supplementary reading:
Engineering Principles and Practice - that learning outcomes: engineering skills, Flow systems Paul H. Wright, Introduction to Engineering Library, 3rd Edition ISBN: 978-0-470-
introduces Year 1 students to what engineers do engineering principles and professional Forces, equilibrium and motion 62039-7, 288 pages.
and the engineer's thought process. EPP I skills. Engineering skills define what Loading of systems and components and impact of overloading Sanjoy Mahajan, The Art of Insight in Science and Engineering and Mastering
focuses on the engineering principles of how engineers do, engineering principles define System and component failure and design against such failure Complexity, MIT Press (free online)
systems work and fail, and the engineering what engineers know and how they apply Engineering computation using spreadsheets and scripts Street-fighting Mathematics: The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic
practice of how they are designed, built and the relevant knowledge, and professional Use statistical methods in experiments such as to estimate the accuracy of physical constants that are measured. Problem Solving, MIT Press
valued. Given a practical engineering system, skills describe the most important non- Beer and Johnston, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, McGraw Hill.
e.g. a drone, or an engineering event, e.g. the technical skills that students should acquire Beer and Johnston, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, McGraw Hill.
Challenger space shuttle disaster, students are at the end of Year 1. The desired learning Beer and Johnston, Mechanics of Materials, McGraw Hill.
guided to deconstruct the system into inter- outcomes are listed below. Yunus Cengel, Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, McGraw
connected sub-systems. Following which they Hill.
will develop an understanding of how forces, Engineering Skills: Learning Outcomes White, F. M., Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill
energy flow and/or mass flow between sub- (ESLO)
systems impact the whole. Engineering Principles: Learning Outcomes
(EPLO)
Professional Skills: Learning Outcomes
ME2104 Engineering Principles and Practice II 4 2 Part II of Engineering Principles and Practice will EPP I and II contain three overarching Nil Nil EG1112 Topics CA, Final Examination Supplementary reading:
focus on the engineering principle of how learning outcomes: engineering skills, ● Energy sources and energy conversion Paul H. Wright, Introduction to Engineering Library, 3rd Edition ISBN: 978-0-470-
systems are energized and controlled and the engineering principles and professional ● Electrical energy distribution in a system 62039-7, 288 pages.
engineering practice of how they are designed, skills. Engineering skills define what ● Electrical energy utilization through conversion into various functions: motion, sound, light, etc. Sanjoy Mahajan, The Art of Insight in Science and Engineering and Mastering
built and valued. Most modern engineering engineers do, engineering principles define ● Loss, heat, temperature and efficiency Complexity, MIT Press (free online)
systems are powered electrically. They convert what engineers know and how they apply ● Measurement of functions through their performance parameters Street-fighting Mathematics: The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic
some raw form of energy such as fuel (petrol, the relevant knowledge, and professional ● Feedback and decision making Problem Solving, MIT Press
diesel) or battery (electrochemically stored skills describe the most important non- Giorgio Rizzoni, Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering.
energy), into electrical energy. Hence energy technical skills that students should acquire Page 144 of 144
sources and energy conversion, electrical energy at the end of Year 1. The desired learning of 144
utilization through conversion into various outcomes are listed below. Allan R. Hambley, Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications.
functions, measurement of functions through
their performance parameters will form the Engineering Skills: Learning Outcomes
backbone of this module. (ESLO)
Engineering Principles: Learning Outcomes
(EPLO)
Professional Skills: Learning Outcomes
ME2102 Engineering Innovation and Modelling 4 2 This module introduces the students to the On successful completion of this module, Nil Nil ME2101 & Introduction to engineering drawing, scale, title-block CA, Final Examination Compulsory reading:
various standards and techniques of sketching, the student will: ME2103 Principles of projection; 1st and 3rd angles. Isometric views. K.S.Lee, “Introduction to 3D Solid Modeling with SolidWorks (Third edition)”,
prepare engineering drawings and specifications, Sectioning and Dimensioning of parts. McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), 2008.
and interpreting drawings. Students also get to 1. Have acquired the basic knowledge in Isometric & orthographic sketching,
use advanced commercial CAD software to do engineering drawing principles, tolerance, Limits, Fits and Geometrical Tolerances, “Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design” by Richard G Budynas and J Keith
3D solid modeling. Above all, this module engineering conventions and Symbols for machine elements, Conventions, Keys, coupling & Locking Devices, Welding symbols & representation. Nisbett (10th edition in SI units) ISBN 978-981-4595-28-5 McGraw Hill
expands the students’ creative talent and representations. Screws, bolts and fasteners, Weld joints, Springs, Gears, Selection of materials, Design against fatigue; Selection of Supplementary reading:
enhances their ability to communicate their ideas 2. Be able to use advanced 3D modeling rolling bearings; Design of shafts A.W. Boundy, “Engineering Drawing” Third edition, McGraw Hill, 2007.
in a meaningful manner. Major topics include: software in solid modeling.
Principles of projections; Isometric; Orthographic 3. Be able to do calculations on design Pickup and Parker, “Engineering Drawing with Worked examples. Vol. I & II”,
and Isometric sketching; 3D solid modeling; components Third edition, Hutchinson & Co. Ltd, 1985.
Sectioning and Dimensioning; Welding
representations, Drawing standards; Limits, Fits Cecil Jansen, Jay D. Helsel & Dennis R. Short, “Engineering Drawing and
and Geometrical Tolerances. Design”, 6 edition, McGraw Hill, 2002

This module also provides the student with the Frederick E. Giesecke, Alva Mitchell et. al., “Principles of Engineering
fundamental knowledge to do calculations on Graphics”, second edition, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1994.
design components like bolts, screws, fasteners,
weld joints, springs, gears, material selection, William P. Spence, “Engineering Graphics”, Prentice Hall, 1984.
fatigue, bearings and shafts.

This is a 100% CA core module for all

Mechanical Engineering students.

ME2112 Strength of Materials 4 1 This course provides basic mechanical Students will be able to EG1111 Nil ME2113 • Introduction to Statics, Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies, Frames and machines. Lab, Quiz, Final • C. Ugural, Mechanics of Materials, McGraw-Hill, Current edition
engineering knowledge and theory of mechanics 1. Understand the concepts of statics, • Deformable Bodies; Stress and Strain and Sign Convention; Linear Elastic Stress-Strain Relationships. Examination • R. C. Hibbeler,Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall, SI 2nd Ed., 2005.
of materials, and how they are used to solve equilibrium of a rigid body, forces and • Two -dimensional stress and strain systems. • F. P. Beer, E. R. Johnston, Jr. and J. T. DeWolf, Mechanics of Materials,
practical engineering problems. The course moments. • Shear Force and Bending Moment in Beams. McGraw-Hiil, SI 3rd Ed., 2004.
includes introduction to statics, concept of stress 2. Understand frames and machines in a • Deflection of Laterally Loaded Symmetrical Beams. Statically Indeterminate Beams • J. M. Gere and S. P. Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, PWS Publishing
and strain, analysis of stresses and deflections structural component. • Bending and Shear Stresses in Laterally Loaded Symmetrical Beams. Second moment of area. The flexure formula. Company, 4th ed., 1997.
in a loaded beam, torsion of a circular bar as well 3. Understand and analyze two dimensional • Torsion of Cylindrical Shafts. • R. R. Craig, Jr., Mechanics of Materials, McGraw-Hill, 2nd ed., 2000.
as analysis of frames and machines. stress system.
4. Understand and analyze beam deflection.
5. Understand and analyze stresses in a
loaded beam.
6. Understand and analyze torsion of a
circular bar.

ME2115 Mechanics of Machines 4 2 This course covers the fundamental engineering 1. Understand the principles of kinematics PC1431 Nil ME3112 1. Revision for kinematics and dynamics of particles Lab, Final Examination Compulsory reading:
(previously principles on kinematics and kinetics. The topics and kinetics of rigid body motion. 2. Kinematics for rigid bodies Beer, Johnston and Clausen, "Vector mechanics for Engineers - dynamics",
known as of rigid body dynamics and vibration will be 2. Apply the knowledge of dynamics to solve 3. Kinetics for rigid bodies McGraw-Hill.
ME3112) covered, including the theoretical development mechanical vibration problems. 4. Work and energy principle for rigid bodies Supplementary reading:
and practical application to mechanisms and 3. Apply the knowledge of kinematics and 5. Vibration of single degree of freedom system J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, “Engineering Mechaics, Vol 2, Dynamics”, John
machinery. The salient features of dynamics to kinetics to the analysis of machines and 6. Analysis of mechanisms and linkages. Wiley & Sons.
be applied for each instance will be clearly mechanisms.
explained and the interpretation of the results R.C. Hibbler, “Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics”, Prentice Hall.
obtained will be highlighted.

ME2121 Engineering Thermodynamics and 4 2 This module develops a good understanding of On successful completion of this module, PC1431 Nil Nil Properties of pure substances, steam tables and ideal gases (5 hrs) Lab, Test, Final Compulsory reading:
Heat Transfer the basic concepts and application of the student will be able to: First Law of Thermodynamics: First Law applied to non-flow, flow processes and cycles. Ideal gas and condensible Examination Cengel Y.A. and Boles, M.A., “Thermodynamics: an engineering approach”, 6th
thermodynamics and heat transfer, required for substances. (4 hrs) edition in S.I. units, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2007.
the analysis, modeling and design of processes 1. Apply principles of thermodynamics in Second Law of Thermodynamics: Direct and reversed heat engines. Reversibility, processes and cycles. Carnot Supplementary reading:
and thermal-fluid systems in engineering analyzing non-flow and flow processes. cycle. Clausius inequality. Absolute temperature. Entropy of substances. (5 hrs) Van Wylen, G.J. and Sonntag, R.E., "Fundamentals of Classical
practice. Major topics include the introduction 2. Analyze, model and design power plants Application to processes and cycles: Entropy changes for pure substances in non-flow, flow processes and cycles. Thermodynamics", 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2003.
and the application of the First and Second Laws using water or air as working fluids. P-v and T-s diagrams. Isentropic efficiency. (4 hrs)
of Thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible 3. Analyze, model and design vapour Power and refrigeration cycles: Water as working fluid for power cycles. Rankine cycle, superheating and reheating. Rogers, G.F.C. and Mayhew, Y.R., "Engineering Thermodynamics", 4th edition,
processes, entropy, non-flow and flow compression refrigeration systems. Vapour compression cycle. (6 hrs) Longman Group Ltd, 1992.
processes, cycles involving entropy changes, 4. Analyze processes involving non-reacting Air standard cycles: Analysis of Otto, Diesel and Mixed cycles. Gas turbine cycle. (6 hrs)
power and refrigeration cycles, as well as gaseous and gas-vapour mixtures. Convection & radiation heat transfer: Convective heat transfer coefficient. Non-dimensional groups in convection. Jones, J. B. and Dugan, R.E., "Engineering Thermodynamics", Prentice-Hall
convection & radiation heat transfer. Convective boundary condition. Overall heat transfer coefficient. Introduction to radiation. (6 hrs) International, Inc., 1996.

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NUS Mechanical Engineering as at 21 Jun 2019
Core Modules

Module Module Title Modular Semester Module Description Learning Outcomes Pre- Co- Preclusion Syllabus Assessment Illustrative Reading List
Code Credits requisite requisite s
[MC] s s
ME2134 Fluid Mechanics I 4 1 This is an introductory course to fluid mechanics
On successful completion of this module, PC1431 Nil Nil 1. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Lab reports/Assignment, Compulsory reading:
as applied to engineering. After introducing thethe student will be able to: Final Examination 1. “Fluid Mechanics” by F.M. White, 7th edition (McGraw Hill) 2011.
basic terminology and a classification of fluid and
1. classify different types of fluid, identify 2. Classification of Fluid and Flow: Real and ideal; Newtonian and non-Newtonian; Uniform and non-uniform; Steady 2. “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics” by B. R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H.
flow, students are taught fluid statics, which different types of flow regimes, define and unsteady; Laminar and turbulent; Incompressible and compressible. Okiishi & W. W. Huebsch,, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 7th Edition, 2013.
cover hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, stress and rate of strain in a fluid, and Supplementary reading:
surface tension forces, buoyancy, metacentric understand the phenomenon of surface 3. Fluid Statics: Hydrostatic forces on submerged body, buoyancy, metacentric height, stability of floating bodies. 3. “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics” by R. W. Fox, A. T. McDonald & P. J.
height and stability of floating bodies. Numerous
tension. Pritchard, John Wiley & Sons, 8th Edition, 2012.
examples of engineering applications pertaining 2. analyze hydrostatic forces on submerged 4. Principles of Fluid Motion: Definition of streamline. Continuity equation, Bernoulli equation and Energy equations. 4. “Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications” by Y. A. Cengel and J. M.
to each aspect of fluid statics are presented. In
plane or curved surfaces, evaluate stability Equilibrium of moving fluid (in translation and rotation). Momentum equation and its applications. Cimbala, Mcgraw-Hill, 3rd Edition, 2014.
the section on fluid dynamics, basic principles of
of floating bodies and identify the states of 5. “Mechanics of Fluids” by M. C. Potter, D. C. Wiggert & M. Hondzo, Prentice
fluid motion are equilibrium of floating bodies. 5. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude: Rayleigh’s method, Buckingham’s Π theorem, Dimensionless numbers. Type Hall, 4th Edition, 2012.
introduced. This covers the continuity equation,3. define streamlines and establish energy of physical similarities: geometric, kinematic and dynamic. Reynolds number, Froude number, etc and their simple 6. “A Physical Introduction to Fluid Mechanics” by A. J. Smits, John Wiley &
Bernoulli and energy equations. The momentum equation and derive Bernoulli equation from applications. Sons, 1st Edition, 2000.
equation and its engineering application using it. 7. “Mechanics of Fluids” by I. H. Shames, McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition, 2003.
the control volume approach are included. In the4. analyze equilibrium of moving fluid in 6. Laminar and Turbulent Pipe Flows: Hagen-Poiseuille equation, Darcy friction factor, Darcy-Weisbach equation, 8. “Engineering Fluid Mechanics” by C. T. Crowe, D. F. Elger, J. A. Roberson &
analysis of fluid-mechanics problems, translation and rotation, and apply turbulent flow in smooth and rough pipes, application of Moody’s chart and B. C. Williams, John Wiley & Sons, 9th Edition, 2010.
dimensional analysis and similitude are taught continuity, linear and angular momentum minor losses in pipe system. 9. “Fluid Mechanics” by J. F. Douglas, J. M. Gasiorek, J. A. Swaffield & L. B.
with engineering examples. On viscous flow in equations to analyze fluid mechanics Jack, Prentice Hall, 5th Edition, 2005.
pipes, laminar and turbulent pipe flows, Hagen- problems. 7. An Introduction to Pumps: Classification of pumps, elementary pump theory, and analysis of matching pump and 10. “Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications” by J. B. Franzini & E. J.
Poiseuille law, friction factor, losses in pipe 5. formulate dimensional groups using system characteristics Finnemore, McGraw-Hill, 10th Edition, 2002.
fittings and use of Moody’s Chart will be covered.
Rayleigh techniques and Buckingham Pi 11. “Mechanics of Fluids” by B. S. Massey, Taylor & Francis, 9th Edition, 2012.
This module ends with an introduction to pumps, Theorem, and analyze fluid mechanics 12. “Applied Fluid Mechanics” by R. L. Mott, Prentice Hall, 6th Edition, 2006.
their elementary theory and matching pump and problems using the concept of modelling 13. “Elementary Fluid Mechanics” by R. L. Street, G. Z. Watters & J. K.
system. and similitude. Vennard, John Wiley & Sons, 7th Edition, 1996.
6. analyze energy loss and velocity 14. “Fluid Mechanics” by V. L. Streeter, E. B. Wylie & K. W. Bedford, McGraw-
distribution for laminar flow and turbulent Hill, 9th Edition, 1997
flow in smooth and rough pipes, and apply
Moody chart and minor losses in pipe
system.
ME2142 Feedback Control Systems 4 1&2 This module introduces students to fundamental On successful completion of this MA1512+ Nil ME2142E, 1. General Introduction to Automatic Control: Definitions. Closed-loop and Open-loop Control. Examples Lab, Final Examination 1. Course Notes.
concepts in control system analysis and design. module, the student will be able to: MA1513 EE2010 2. Review of Mathematical Background: Review of Laplace Transformation. Inverse Laplace Transformation. 2. R.C.Dorf and R.H. Bishop, “Modern Control Systems,” Prentice Hall Inc.,
Topics include mathematical modeling of 1. Obtain the dynamic models of simple and Solution of Differential Equations. 2008
dynamical systems, time responses of first and physical systems, particularly mechanical EE2010E 3. Mathematical Model of Physical Systems: Transfer functions. Block diagrams. Modeling of mechanical 3. K. Ogata, "Modern Control Engineering," Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2002.
second-order systems, steady-state error and electrical systems and obtain the systems, electrical systems, motors. 4. B.C. Kuo, “Automatic Control Systems,” Prentice Hall, Inc., 1995
analysis, frequency response analysis of transfer functions of these systems. 4. Transient Response Analysis: Standard time response test functions. Time responses of first-order, second-
systems and design methodologies in both the 2. Determine the transient response of first order and higher-order systems.
time and the frequency domains. and second order systems. 5. System Stability and Steady State Characteristics: Routh's stability criterion. Root locus Method. System
3. Determine the stability characteristics of Types. Steady state error analysis
a system using Routh’s stability criterion 6. Frequency Response Analysis: Forced sinusoidal response. Graphical frequency response methods – Bode
and the root locus method. and Nyquist plots. Nyquist stability criterion. Gain and phase margins. Closed-loop frequency response.
4. Determine the steady state error
characteristics of systems.
5. Determine the steady state frequency
response of physical systems and represent
the frequency response graphically in terms
of Bode and Nyquist plots.
6. Determine the stability of physical
systems through the frequency response
using the Nyquist stability criterion.
7. To determine also the relative stability
measures such as gain and phase margins
and to translate these values in terms of
transient response.
8. To conduct simple experiments
determining performance of control systems

ME2151 Principles of Mechanical Engineering 4 1 This module provides the foundation for Describe the mechanical properties of Nil Nil MLE1101 Mechanical properties: stiffness, strength, hardness; testing methods: tensile test, indentation. Material Laboratory, Final Compulsory Reading:
Materials understanding the structure-property- metals and their alloys and how they are structures: atomic bonding; crystal structures; imperfections. Deformation mechanisms in metals: dislocation motion, Examination Donald R Askeland Pradeep P Fulay and Wendelin J Wright, The
processing relationship in materials common tested; Correlate the microstructures of slip; strengthening/hardening mechanisms. Failure: fracture, crack propagation, ductile-to-brittle transitions, Science and Engineering of Materials, 6th Edition, SI Edition, Cengage
in mechanical engineering. Topics explore the metals to mechanical properties; Explain the impact testing; fatigue, fatigue testing. Environmental degradation: oxidation; corrosion. Phase equilibria; phase Learning, 2011; Supplementary Reading:
mechanical properties of metals and their mechanics of failure in metals, including diagrams; invariant reactions; development of microstructures. Kinetics of phase transformations: nucleation William D Callister Jr. and David G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and
alloys, the means of modifying such environmental degradation; Apply the and growth; time-temperature transformation diagrams; continuous-cooling-transformation diagrams. Engineering, 8th Edition, SI Version, John Wiley and Sons, 2011.; James F.
properties, as well as the failure and knowledge of phase transformations to Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 7th Edition,
environmental degradation of materials. Practical predict microstructures and desired Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.; William F. Smith and Javad Hashemi,
applications are demonstrated through laboratory properties. Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering,
experiments to illustrate the concepts taught 5th Edition in SI Units, Mc-Graw Hill, 2011
during lectures.

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NUS Mechanical Engineering as at 21 Jun 2019
Core Modules

Module Module Title Modular Semester Module Description Learning Outcomes Pre- Co- Preclusion Syllabus Assessment Illustrative Reading List
Code Credits requisite requisite s
[MC] s s
ME3103 Mechanical Systems Design 6 1&2 This module consists of a project which is either 1. Students have been exposed to technical ME2102 NA EG3301R/ Team dynamics Tutorials/Seminars, IVLE Compulsory reading:
(i) an industry-sponsored project, (ii) an in-house proposal preparation, problem solving, the ME3101+ The design process, comprising: quizzes, Final report, E-learning courseware on ME3103 IVLE
project linked to external competitions, or, (iii) a design process, the use of computer-based ME3102 identifying requirements, others (quality of project
project according to a prescribed theme tools in the design and preparation of conceptual design and evaluation, and its execution, peer Engineering Design Process, Cengage Learning 2nd International Ed., Yousef
proposed by a group of students. The students design documentation. embodiment design and designing for X, review) Haik & Tamer M. Shahin, 2011
will work in groups to complete the design of a 2. Students have been exposed to the non- analysis/simulation and detailed design.
mechanical product/system in the first half of the technical issues in a group project such as The prototyping process, comprising:
semester to be followed by the fabrication/testing time management, scheduling, costing, experiments,
of prototype(s) in the second half. In the course team co-ordination, team dynamics, and machining,
of project work, students will be exposed to the informal communication. rapid prototyping,
working of team dynamics, the engineering 3. Students are able to present the design outsourcing of specialised fabrication works,
design process, report writing, oral presentation concepts and final design technically (in sourcing of off-the-shelf components,
and project management. drawings and CAD models) through reports assembly and integration of components/subsystems,
and oral presentations. testing and refinement to verify workability.
4. Students have been exposed to the Report writing and oral presentation skills
verification of designs through the building Project planning and management
of a workable prototype that involves hands-
on fabrication, prototyping, outsourcing,
assembly and testing.
5. Students are able to present the proof-of-
concept prototypes through demonstrations,
reports and oral presentations.

ME3162 Manufacturing Processes 4 1 Manufacturing processes: cold and hot working, On successful completion of this module, Nil Nil Nil A) Manufacturing processes: Lab, Mid term CA test,
rolling, extrusion, forgoing, sheet and metal the student will be able to: • Introduction to cold and hot working. Final Examination
blanking and forming, cold forming, welding, • Rolling - 2, 3 and 4-high rolls, cluster and planetary rolls, manufacture of blooms, billets and slabs.
brazing, soldering, casting, powder metallurgy, 1. The student will know the principles and • Extrusion - Direct and indirect extrusion, hollow extrusion, hydrostatic extrusion.
plastics technology. applications of various manufacturing • Forging - Hammer, press, roll forging, open and closed die forging.
Machine tools: RP, 3-D printing, Lathes, Milling, processes, and be able to compare them • Sheet metal bending and deep-drawing, punch load, drawability, Crane's constants.
Drill press, Grinding and laser machining, etc. 2. The student will know the principles and • Shearing of sheet metal - types of shearing operation, punch and die clearance, punch force.
applications of plastics manufacture • Cold forming processes - Marforming, Guerin process, hydroforming.
3. The student will know the principles and • Welding, brazing, soldering - Arc and gas welding, pressure welding, MIG, TIG, submerged-arc, friction, resistance,
applications of metal machining laser and electron-beam welding.
• Casting - Sand casting, patterns, defects, die-casting, centrifugal casting, investment casting, continuous casting.
• Powder metallurgy - Production of powders, fabrication processes, sintering, comparison with other processes.
• Electro-discharge machining.
• Plastics technology - Properties of plastics, thermoplastics and thermosets, manufacturing of plastics
B) Machine tools:
• Introduction to machine tools and machining operations, Saws (band, abrasive and toothed circular), Drill presses,
Lathes, Milling machines and machining centres, Grinders, Single point, multi-point and abrasive material removal
Generating motions of machine tools
• Cutting tool materials
Major tool material types.
• Introduction to rapid prototyping
Additive manufacturing technologies (fused filament deposition, photo-curing, powder fusing/binding, polymer jetting)
• Introduction to laser cutting
Laser cutting of sheet material (metal and polymer)

ME4101A B.Eng. Dissertation 8 1&2 This module consists mainly of an industrial or On successful completion of this module, Stage 4 Nil ME4101/ NA 100% CA Dependent on project selected.
research-based project carried out under the the student will be able to: standing EG4301
supervision of one or more faculty members. It
introduces students to the basic methodology of (1) Undertake research projects in a
research in the context of a problem of current methodological manner including literature
research interest. The module is normally taken search, formulation of problems, conduct
over two consecutive semesters, and is a core experiments, and analysis.
requirement of the B.Eng. (Mech) program.
(2) Think critically and acquire independent
research skills that are vital for life life-long
learning.

(3) Communicate effectively through

technical report writing on the achievements
of the final year project.

(4) Achieve confidence in communication

skills through various project oral
presentations.

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Core Modules

Module Module Title Modular Semester Module Description Learning Outcomes Pre- Co- Preclusion Syllabus Assessment Illustrative Reading List
Code Credits requisite requisite s
[MC] s s
ME4102 Standards in Mechanical Engineering 4 1&2 Standards provide requirements, specifications, 1. Able to identify and describe some of the ME3162 Nil Nil In this module, we understand that the standards in mechanical engineering cover a wide range, they include but not limited to the following three 100% CA Compulsory reading:
categories, namely smart manufacturing, sustainable energy and medical technology. After giving a broad overview of the standards landscape in
guidelines or characteristics that can be used standards in the field of mechanical • Lecture Notes
mechanical engineering, this module will focus on the standards associated with the 3 identified categories.
consistently to ensure that products, processes engineering, both at local and international • Industry 4.0: The Industrial Internet of Things, Alasdair Gilchrist, Apress 1st
and services are fit for their purposes. We aim to levels. Smart Manufacturing: Edition, 2016.
create awareness of, demonstrate and teach Smart manufacturing is the next-generation manufacturing systems that enhance production agility, quality and efficiency by integrating information, • Smart Manufacturing Innovation and Transformation: Interconnection and
various standards currently used in mechanical 2. Able to interpret and apply standards in technology and human ingenuity as a fully autonomous system. For majors shifts from traditional manufacturing practices, standards and Intelligence, Zongwei Luo, IGI Global 1st Edition, 2014
conformance minimize the risks for companies that provide solutions, improve adoption of these solutions among the manufacturing community
engineering practices. In this module, three key real world applications.
and increase consumer confidence in the products produced. In this course, students will be exposed to a wide range of standards related to Smart
• The Internet of Things: Industrie 4.0 vs. the Industrial Internet, K. Bledowski,
categories in mechanical engineering are Manufacturing System and its ecosystem including: i) Business Cycle; ii) Product Lifecycle; iii) Production System Lifecycle; iv) Supply Chain Cycle; 2015. (https://www.mapi.net/research/publications/industrie-4-0-vs-industrial-
selected, namely smart manufacturing, 3. Able to apply standards pertaining to and v) System Integration. internet)
sustainable energy and medical technology. After smart manufacturing system and its • Singapore Standard SS 530, SS 553, SS 554, SS 591, ISO 50001.
giving a broad overview of the standards ecosystem for process design, production Sustainable Energy: • ASHRAE Standard 14 & 90.1; AHRI 551/591
Introduction: Global and local trend of energy consumption; Impact of increasing energy consumption; Steps taken in Singapore for energy
landscape in mechanical engineering, it will planning, shop floor management and sustainability; Benefits of energy sustainability; What is Energy Standard; Importance of Energy Standards in energy sustainability.
• Code for Environmental Sustainability for Buildings, 3rd Ed, 2012
focus on the standards associated with the 3 operational evaluation. Energy Standards: Commonly used local and global Energy Standards; Importance of local Energy Standards; Are Energy Standards mandatory?; • ISO 14971:2012 Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical
identified categories. They will be discussed in How to use Energy Standards; Evaluation of energy performance of selected energy consuming systems; Calculation of energy performance devices
lectures, industrial talks by experts, student 4. Able to apply engineering knowledge to indicators; Compliance of Energy Standards; Performance enhancement of selected energy systems to comply Energy Standards. • ISO 14644-1:2015 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
group discussions/projects etc. evaluate the performance of selected energy Examples of Energy Standards application: Design and performance evaluation of air-conditioning systems; Green Mark project; Energy
Conservation Act; Development of Energy Management System; Benefits and success stories.
consuming systems, and assess the Supplementary reading:
compliance of such systems with relevant Medical Technology: • Modelling Practice Standards: IEC/ISO 81714, IPC-D-325, ISO 16792
energy standards. • Product Model and Data Exchange Standards: ISO 10303, ISO/ASTM 52915
Medical technology, or medtech, encompasses a wide range of healthcare products or services. It may broadly include information technology, • Manufacturing Model Data Standards: ISO 14649
biotech, healthcare service infrastructure, and medical devices. In this section, we will focus on two areas in medical technology, which are closely
5. Able to apply the knowledge of standards
related to mechanical engineering, namely the healthcare service infrastructure, and medical devices. Problem-based learning is adopted so that
• Manufacturing Resource and Process Domain Standards: IEC 62424, ISO
in medical technology acquired to real world the students could relate the knowledge acquired in this section to real life experience. i) The SARS epidemics between 2002-2003 will be used as 18629, IEC61987
applications pertaining to healthcare a case study to highlight the importance of air-conditioning system design and indoor air quality control for a better and safer healthcare • Production System Engineering Standards: IEC 61511, ISO 13849, ISO
infrastructure and ageing population. environment. Overcrowding in the ward and poor ventilation systems were to blame for the high affection rate of hospital care workers. Hence, a 18828
review on the industry standards were conducted after SARS to tackle the health problems associated with air-conditioning systems and indoor air
• Production Lifecycle Data Management Standards: ISO 15926, IEC 62890
quality. ii) In the last decade, Singapore resident population has grown older with more elderly and fewer younger people. As a result, industry
standards on the medical devices, with a special focus on the mobility aid involving mechanical engineering knowledge will be highlighted in this
• Production System O&M Standards: ISO 13374
section. Mechanical engineering considerations, safety issues in designing a mobility aid will be introduced. Students will get the opportunity to role • Modeling and Executing Business Processes: BPMN, ebXML, UBL, WSDL,
play a mobility impaired patient, using an off-the-shelf mobility aid device, and are tasked to improve the current design based on their own user OAGIS, B2MML
experience within the boundary of the related standards for medical devices. The improved design could better assist the mobility of people with a • Enterprise Level Standards: ISO 15704, ISO 19439, ISO 19440, ISO 20140
mobility impairment or enhance their rehabilitation experience.
• MOM Level Standards: IEC 62264, IEC 62541, ISO 22400, QIF
• SCADA and Device Level Standards: IEC 62541, IEC 61158, IEC 61784, IEC
62591
• Cross-level Standards: ERC 62443, ISO 9000, ISO 50001, ISO 14000
ME4103 Mechanical Engineering and Society 4 1&2 Part 1 – Introduction to Project Management Part 1 Nil Nil Nil Part 1 – Introduction to Project Management 100% CA • Energy-Efficient Building Systems, Jayamaha L., McGraw-Hill Inc., 2006,
N.A.
In addition to leadership, motivation and (1) Able to describe the nature of project • Understanding the nature of the projects
communications skills, Project Management management and its related activities, i.e., • Project Management Process
involves task planning, cost estimation, planning, estimating, project life cycle, • Role of project manager
measuring and controlling the execution of tasks. management roles, project authority, etc. • Effective Planning
Through a combination of lectures, seminars, • Estimating
case studies/tutorials, students will be introduced (2) Able to plan the execution of a project • Preparing a Project Plan
to the relevant quantitative processes and tools through exercises and seminar using some • Project Life Cycle
of project managements. typical project management software, e.g., • Planning Tools
Microsoft Project, etc. • Management Roles
Part 2 – Humanitarian Engineering • Reviewing and Reporting Process
To understand the roles of engineers in Part 2 • Project Authority
advancing the society, student will first be (3) Able to to explain the roles of engineers • Effective Delegation
introduced to Professional Engineering Societies in advancing society
to understand how they help them advance their Part 2 – Humanitarian Engineering
careers. Students will then work on a group (4) Able to describe grand challenges in • Reviews on the roles of engineer in advancing the society.
project to address one of the grand challenges in engineering, specifically in humanitarian • Discussions on the Grand Challenges for engineers, specifically in humanitarian engineering.
Humanitarian Engineering. engineering • Writing an effective engineering project proposal.

(5) Able to design engineering systems

taking into considerations the non-technical
factors from humanitarian point of view.

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