WHAT YOU'LL STUDY

Fundamentals of Economics

Provides students with an overview of concepts and issues in both micro and and macro economics. Topics include scarcity and choice, demand and supply, cost and revenue, business cycles and economic indicators, fiscal andmonetary policies, and international trade and finance.

Principles of Marketing

Introduces students to basic marketing principles and concepts. The topics that will be covered include an overview of the marketing process, an appreciation of the marketing environment, an understanding of consumer behaviour, target market selection, as well as the management of the marketing mix elements that include the 4P's namely: Product, Price, Place and Promotion.

Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs (TCU)

This module aims to equip students with skills in critical and analytical thinking through the exploration of contemporary local and global issues, through the lens of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using information literacy skills, students will select a local issue connected to the SDGs, and look for relevant information on the issue. They will use a critical thinking framework to evaluate a diverse range of sources for their validity and reliability, and consider different perspectives in an issue before presenting their assigned stand, substantiated by reasons and evidence. This module also aims to enhance students’ knowledge and appreciation of local and global issues related to the 2030 global agenda, represented by the SDGs. Students will learn about the core principles of the SDGs and find out how the goals apply to their own lives, as well as to Singapore.

Digital Communication for Impact (DCI)

This module aims to equip students with key skills to leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders digitally. They will build an understanding of various digital communication platforms/tools and their benefits and limitations. They will also learn what it means to be a responsible Digital Citizen. Upon the completion of this module, students should demonstrate the competency to design and apply key principles when crafting impactful digital communication about United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) or a relevant context.

Collaboration in the Digital Age (CDA)

This module aims to equip students with the skills to collaborate effectively in a team, particularly in a digital environment. This is crucial in light of the global shift to working online precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will learn about team dynamics at various stages of team development. They will use Microsoft Teams to collaborate online. They will also evaluate their own teamwork skills and that of their teammates using the CATME framework.

Effective Writing for the Workplace (EWW)

This module aims to equip students with effective written communication skills necessary for the workplace. At the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate effective writing skills. They should be able to apply the principles of PAC (Purpose, Audience & Context) and 5 Cs of Communication (Complete, Clear, Concise, Courteous and Correct) to plan and craft effective business messages. In addition, students should be able to use effective visuals, employ appropriate language and follow standard format and conventions in their writing.

Problem Solving with Creative & Computational Thinking (PSCCT)

This module aims to equip students with baseline creative and computational thinking skills for problem solving. Students will learn about the value of focused & diffuse thinking, problem identification and analysis, creative thinking, and the four pillars of computational thinking in the problem-solving process. Students will apply these techniques to tackle wicked problems related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Digital Electronics 1

Introduces students to the knowledge, understanding and design techniques necessary to enable them to design simple combinational circuits using commercial SSI and MSI integrated circuits. Additional topics covered include introduction to simple sequential logic circuits such as flipflops and mono-stables

Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1

This module covers the fundamental concepts of electricity. Basic laws and theorems which govern the operation of electrical circuitry are explained with illustrations. Understanding and application of electrical phenomena are further enhanced using circuit simulation on worked examples and tutorial problems and via hands-on sessions. Topics covered include scientific notation, engineering notation, metric prefixes, basic elements of an electrical circuit, definitions of energy and power, power sources, measuring instruments, DC and AC concepts, simple series and parallel networks, electromagnetism, inductor, inductance, transformers, capacitor and capacitance, characteristics of inductor and capacitor in DC, Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws, Current and Voltage Divider Rules and Superposition Theorem

Computer-Aided Design & Drafting

Equips students with the knowledge of drawing office practice, ISO drawing standards and drawing skills using latest AutoCAD software and the ability to read and produce good technical sketches and projection drawings as a form of engineering communication. The module will cover basic 2D drawings, isometrics and orthogonal projections, 3D-Design using Autodesk software for 3D-Printing & Laser cutting assignments, and the use of workstation based CAD/CAM software for computer-aided drafting.

Introduction to Engineering & Design

This module equips students with engineering fundamentals set in the context of CDIO (conceive, design, implement and operate) in real-world systems with basic electronic projects. It aims to nurture students toward self-directed learners by giving them a challenging environment to plan, manage, review and extend their learning outcomes using growth mind-set and meta-cognitive learning systems in achieving their electronic projects. Besides, students will be exposed to a range of generic process skills such as troubleshooting skills, creative and critical thinking, teamwork and communication.

Introduction to Engineering Programming

This module teaches students to write programs in a structured way. It emphasises on good programming techniques and covers topics on fundamental data types, input / output, selection control and loop constructs, functions and basic structures such as arrays. At the end of the module, the students will be able to write programme for simple engineering application that runs on computer and simple engineering application that runs on basic embedded system and control it.

Engineering Materials

Covers material properties and test methods. Students are also given broad-based knowledge on traditional materials like metals, ceramics, polymers and composites and their applications.

Thermofluids I

Introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics, namely heat, work, perfect gas laws and the 1st law of thermodynamics. Use of steam tables, basics of pressure and flow rate in fluids, and the mass conservation law are also covered.

Basic Mathematics

Equips students with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills to handle problems encountered in their course of study. Topics include algebra, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions. Binomial theorem, complex numbers, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions and integration of algebraic function. It also serves as a foundation for further work in mathematics in subsequent modules. Basic concepts of linear programming will be introduced to students through learning activities as an application of what is taught in the module.

Engineering Mathematics I

Equips students with necessary mathematical knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in their course of studies. It also serves as a foundation for more advanced topics in the second year. Topics include trigonometry, determinants, matrices, complex numbers and calculus. Optimization techniques involving rates of change will be introduced to students through learning activities as an application of what is taught in the module.

Education and Career Guidance

This module aims to help students discover their strengths, values and interests. It also supports students in making informed educational and career choices to achieve their career aspirations.

Consumer Psychology

In the centre of every marketing strategy stands the consumer. In this module, students will gain an understanding of why and how consumers make purchase decisions, and how consumers are influenced by their external environment. The module will also cover how marketers can apply psychology theories to enhance consumer attitude and learning in their marketing strategy, an integral and essential skillset for aspiring marketers.

Introduction to Digital Marketing

Students will be taught core topics & principles in digital marketing and marketing communications; with an emphasis on emerging tools such as content marketing, user journey mapping, online public relations & digital campaign reporting to enhance customer lifecycles within a full marketing communications strategy.

Sustainable Innovation Project

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply the design thinking method and tools backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local issues mapped to the UN SDGs. You will also tap on what you have learnt in the CCC modules that come before this module to create sustainable and innovative prototype solutions for real-life issues faced by a local community in need. In the process, you will develop empathy for the community you have identified for your project and a better understanding of yourselves.

Data Fluency (DF)

This module aims to equip students with baseline skills in using data to gain insights into the UN SDGs. These skills are related to the data-handling processes such as formulating data-based questions, pre-processing data and analysing data using numerical and graphical summaries. Upon the completion of this module, students should demonstrate the competency in using data to examine one aspect of a UN SDG and/or generate some insights to support one theoretical solution to a UN SDG.

AI and Its Impact (AII)

This module aims to equip students with a very broad overview of Artificial Intelligence, and its societal and ethical impacts in modern society. Students will build a simple AI model with online tools and discuss how to promote good ethics in AI. Upon the completion of this module, students should demonstrate the competency of using AI to address their chosen UN SDG.

Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling (PCDS)

This module aims to equip students with the baseline skills to craft compelling narratives using effective data storytelling techniques. Students will generate data visualisations, and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to influence others or shape their perspectives. Upon completion of this module, students should demonstrate the competency in using persuasive communication to convince stakeholders intellectually and affectively to call them into action in tackling the UN SDGs.

Mobile Applications Development

Provides students with the skills and knowledge to develop and implement games or applications that can run on mobile phones. Students will be introduced to open-source software tools available for programme development, key concepts in mobile programming, user-interface classes, sensors and local data storage. By the end of the module, students should be able to conceptualise and complete a mobile game or application.

Microcontroller Applications

Introduces the use of microcontrollers in a range of system applications. Students are taught how a microcontroller works, how to program it, and the use of microcontroller. In addition, students will learn basic analogue and digital support circuitry, sensors and actuators/displays required for a microcontroller based application. This module allows students to develop a project conceived around a microcontroller system with sensors and output devices.

Principles of Electrical & Electronic Engineering II

Extends the basic concepts onto other electrical and electronic devices. Topics covered include: Semiconductor physics, semiconductor devices such as diodes, special diodes and bipolar transistors, transducers such as thermistors, and application of operational amplifiers, complex numbers and concepts of phasors, phasor angle, phasor diagrams, reactances, impedances, susceptances and admittances. Upon completion, this module consolidates students’ foundation of the electrical and electronic engineering.

Technology to Business

This module aims to develop students as self-directed learners in technology entrepreneurship by providing a hands-on introduction to the entrepreneurial process of discovering, evaluating and exploiting the opportunities with existing and/or emerging technologies into potentially viable businesses. Examples of the existing and emerging technologies could include API, Robotic and Cybersecurity. Students will apply the CDIO framework (CDIO Standard 4) and design thinking methodology as innovation tools to conceive and design potential products/services. Students will be introduced to basic business functional skills such as business developing strategy, market validation, founding team, human capital, company administration and financial management so to exploit the projects/services into possible viable businesses (CDIO Standard 4.8). Furthermore, students will be exposed to fundraising techniques to seek potential investors for their products/services. Students will learn to pitch their businesses to potential investors.

Mechanics I

Introduces the basic concepts of engineering mechanics, namely units and dimensions, equilibrium conditions, friction, kinematics and Newton’s laws of motion.

Engineering Mathematics II

Provides students with further knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve engineering problems encountered in their studies. Among the topics covered are calculus, ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms.

Statistics & Analytics for Engineers

Provides students with an introduction to statistical and data analytics concepts to solve engineering problems encountered in their studies. Among the topics covered are descriptive statistics, probability distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, sampling distributions, statistical estimation, regression, predictive modelling and clustering. Students will learn to use statistical and data analytics software tools to perform analysis.

Elective 1

Electives can be modules offered within School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) or from other Schools.

Elective 2

Electives can be modules offered within School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) or from other Schools.

Accounting

Provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of accounting. Significant areas are the double entry concept, accounting process, accounting for cash and bank, and the financial statements of service and merchandising businesses.

Personal Branding and Career Agility (PBCA)

This module aims to equip students with the requisite skill sets, knowledge and tools that will give them an early start on the process of kick-starting their career. Through the Self-Directed Learning Approach, student-centric engagement, curated resources (eg. Learning Advisement Portal, LinkedIn Learning, and more) and curriculum co-developed by industry partners, students will begin their journey into the world of work. Upon completion of the module, students should be able to develop professional skills and build interpersonal relationships, acquire the skills to seek and secure work, develop the ability to adapt and respond effectively to changes at work, and appreciate and respect the diversity of individuals, culture and work environment.

Circuit Theory and Analysis

Provides students with an understanding of circuit theory, which includes mesh analysis, nodal analysis, circuit theorems and applications. The students will also be introduced to three-phase circuits, covering three-phase supply and loads. This module provides the basic foundation leading to final year subjects.

Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Business Analytics

This module aims to provide the background techniques involved in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Engineering and Business processes. It aims to equip students with knowledge of managing data, conducting business analytics programmatically, to create an AI model to automate business processes and to implement predictive model to increase productivity and profitability for today AI driven businesses. Students will also learn to write analysis programs using AI and ML tools to apply their domain knowledge in their works or business projects.

Industrial Engineering

Provides knowledge and skills in the basics of industrial engineering. Topics include work study, enterprise resource planning, scheduling and ergonomics. Concepts and techniques are also taught through handson practical sessions.

Elective 3

Electives can be modules offered within School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) or from other Schools.

Internship Programme/Internship Equivalent (22 weeks)

The Internship Programme aims to provide students with an authentic on-the-job work experience in an engineering, or technology-enabled business field, to prepare them to be truly work-ready. Students will also be able to establish an industry network and learn from the experience of working professionals. Students will undergo a structured learning programme, including attending safety induction and participating in the industry projects as part of their internship. The intent of the programme is to enable students to apply and enhance their range of technical skills, hone their knowledge in areas such as professional ethics, role and responsibility of engineers, and understand the business environment in which companies are situated – as advocated by the CDIO syllabus. By the end of the programme, students will have a greater insight into what industry expects of employees, as well as opportunities to develop technical workplace competencies and other important professional skills.