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1.5.2 Description of courses
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering
Year 1
HW001 English Proficiency
#To be taken by student who fail the Qualifying English Test
AUs: NIL
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
The course aims to raise students’ awareness of their individual language proficiency problems, to introduce them to key drafting and editing skills and equip them with the means to continue improving their proficiency skills post-course. The specific language skills it focuses on are the accurate use of grammar, clear expression, clear organisation and coherent development of ideas. Reading, listening and speaking skills are taught as part of class activities and discussions. The course employs a task-based approach using authentic language activities.
HW110 Effective Communication
AUs: 2
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This is an introductory course on developing effective communication skills. Content components include: Communication model and process - meaning, importance and levels; Written communication - purpose, audience analysis; organisation, language use and types of written messages; Oral presentation - delivery skills, persuasion, and group presentation; Interpersonal skills - listening; group interactions, and social skills.
MS1001 Physics I
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Provide a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts of light, heat and mechanics. To prepare the students for subsequent engineering courses at higher levels. To develop logical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills
MS1002 Physics II
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
To provide a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and quantum physics. To prepare the students for subsequent engineering courses at higher levels. To develop logical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills.
FE1003 Chemistry
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course is an introduction to chemistry for students in engineering. In this course, the basic concepts of atoms, molecules and ions are developed in both organic and inorganic chemistry. Inorganic and physical chemistry cover reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, and electrochemistry, while organic chemistry covers organic compounds, their structures, properties, nomenclature, and applications.
FE1005 Materials Science
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Materials Science is a field where the properties of materials are related to its structure at the atomic, microscopic and macroscopic levels. Understanding this relationship helps us to achieve the required combination of properties in a given material for a specific application. This is an introductory course where basic scientific concepts are evolved starting from high school physics and chemistry. Since materials are used by all engineers for different purposes, this course attempts to cover the use of materials in all branches of engineering. Interesting and technologically impacting developments in materials that have found important critical applications in our lives will be highlighted.
FE1006 Mathematics 1A
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
In this course, the basic concepts of limits, differentiation and integration are introduced. Applications of differential and integral calculus are included. In addition, the course also covers topics on complex numbers, vectors and matrices to prepare the students for other courses in Year one.
FE1007 Mathematics 1B
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course extends the basic concepts of differentiation and integration learned in Mathematics 1 to the operations on functions of multiple variables. Advanced applications of differential and integral calculus are included. In addition, the course covers topics on series and ordinary differential equations.
FE1008 Computing
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course introduces fundamental concepts in computing, with an emphasis on applications in engineering. The students on this course will acquire the software “literacy” that is indispensable to working creatively in Engineering. A brief introduction to basic computer architecture is followed by problem solving and programming techniques including necessary library routines. With this as background, the course focuses on available techniques and solutions in the engineering context.
FE1071 Laboratory IA
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Laboratory experiments related to: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science.
FE1072 Laboratory IB
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Laboratory experiments related to: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science.
BS1004 Life Sciences
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
With its increasing contributions in the understanding of man and his environment as well as its impact in health and medicine, the field of life sciences is widely recognised as the major technological revolution of the new century. As Singapore continues to build up the life sciences industry for a knowledge-based economy that places a premium on technology, innovation and talent, it is timely for engineering students to be introduced to the fundamental ideas and concepts in the life sciences especially with relevance to engineering practices. The course will be delivered in three parts: Part one will cover basic concepts of biology. Part two will give an engineering perspective to some of the challenging opportunities in research and industry offered by the life sciences. Part three will round off the series of lectures with a discussion on various aspects of life sciences applications and research that impact on ethical, legal and social issues.
GER 1
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
GER 2
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Year 2
HW210 Technical Communication
AUs: 2
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course aims to teach students principles of technical communication for their academic and professional needs. The course focuses on basic written and oral skills essential in presenting technical information effectively. A key feature of the course is the use of project-based learning approach in learning technical communication.
MS2001 Mathematics II
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This is an advanced course built on the first year mathematics. It covers important topics to prepare the student for the solution and interpretation of many practical problems encountered in engineering disciplines. The following major topics are included: Matrix analysis, Vector calculus, Fourier analysis, Laplace transform, Partial differential equation and Introduction to numerical solution and regression analysis.
MS2002 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This is the first course where students are introduced to various processes for the making and shaping of materials. This is an essential Second Year course which prepares the students for their 24 weeks industrial attachment in the Third Year where they will encounter these processes.
MS2003 Applied Chemistry
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 @
Semester 2
This is an applied chemistry course for materials engineers. This course will cover selected chemistry theories and methods that are important for materials engineering applications. The main topics are related to electro, analytical and surfactant chemistry.
MS2004 Materials Structure and Mechanical Behaviour
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1005 @
Semester 2
This course introduces materials structures, defects, and mechanical properties, followed by the correlation between the mechanical behaviors of materials and their microstructures. The study of deformation in solids correlates the role of microstructure, crystallography, and dislocations with the materials’ behavior at both room temperature and high temperatures.
MS2005 Mechanics of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS1001 @
Semester 1
Simple stress and strain. Torsion. Shear forces and bending moments. Stresses in beams. Analysis of stress and strain. Application of plane stress.
MS2006 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This is an introductory course on the thermodynamics and kinetics of materials. Students will study the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and apply them to important topics in materials engineering.
MS2008 Electronic & Magnetic Properties of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS1002 @
Semester 1
This is an introductory course on electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials for the second year undergraduate students. This course exposes the students to principles and theories in solid state physics relevant to the engineering principles of various materials. The materials design of an electronic or magnetic device is based on the understanding of these basic principles and theories.
MS2010 Polymers and Composites
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 @
Semester 1
This course aimed to provide fundamental but specialised knowledge in polymer and composites materials for Materials Engineering students. This course covers essential topics in both chemical and physical aspects of polymers and it also covers some fundamentals on composite materials.
MS2030 Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Nature of entrepreneurship and human resource management. Developing a new venture business plan. Business formation. Understanding individual behavior in organisation. Understanding group behavior in organisation. Leadership for change and innovation. Managing human assets and performance. Productivity and total quality management. Managing creativity and innovation. Labour-management relations.
MS2071 Laboratory IIA
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course comprises laboratory safety lectures and a series of laboratory experiments and exercises in support of the various materials engineering related courses. In this course, students will study various scientific phenomena in materials and learn to use material characterisation and testing equipment. This course also teaches students safety issues in materials and chemical laboratories.
MS2072 Laboratory IIB
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course comprises a series of laboratory experiments and exercises in support of the various materials engineering related courses. In this course, students will study various scientific phenomena in materials and learn to use material characterisation and testing equipment.
GER 3
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
GER 4
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
MS2900 Essential Mathematics
(For Polytechnic Direct Entry Students)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Functions and derivatives, Integration, Complex numbers and vectors, Power series, Partial derivatives, Ordinary differential equations.
MS2901 Essential Materials Science
(For Polytechnic Direct Entry Students)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Materials Science is a field where the properties of materials are related to its structure at the atomic, microscopic and macroscopic levels. Understanding this relationship helps us to achieve the required combination of properties in a given material for a specific application. This is an introductory course where basic scientific concepts are evolved starting from high school physics and chemistry. Since materials are used by all engineers for different purposes, this course attempts to cover the use of materials in all branches of engineering. Interesting and technologically impacting developments in materials that have found important critical applications in our lives will be highlighted.
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Year 3
MS3001 Metallic and Ceramic Materials
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: FE1005 MS2004 @ MS2006 @
Semester 1
This is an introductory course on two important classes of engineering materials, i.e., metals and ceramics. Students will study the structure, properties and important engineering applications of metals and alloys. The crystal structures and microstructures of ceramics are correlated with their mechanical properties and other physical properties. The effect of ceramic processing methods on the microstructures of ceramics are discussed.
MS3002 Advanced Materials Processing
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course is offered to all third year students as an introduction to semiconductor materials processing. It is essential for students who desire to specialise in microelectronics device fabrication. It also serves as a prerequisite for the more advanced microelectronics elective modules offered in their fourth year. This course includes an introduction to fundamental semiconductor operation and device physics. The course covers the basics of semiconductor technology, are also introduced to the students. Factors that affect the materials’ properties from the process from bare silicon to finished products. The process steps include bulk crystal growth, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, thin film deposition, lithography and etching. New technology processes such as chemical-mechanical polishing and electro-deposition steps will be highlighted. New materials that are incorporated into the state-of-the-art semiconductor processes are also discussed.
MS3003 Materials Failure
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 MS2004 @
Semester 1
This is an introductory course on materials failure phenomena and their basic principles. Students will study major forms of materials failure and their prevention.
MS3005 Materials Aspects in Design
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2005 @ MS2010 @ MS3001 @
Semester 1
The design process, codes and standards, reverse engineering, modeling and simulation. Material selection charts, selection procedure, shape factors, selecting shape and material. Multiple constraints, methods employing fuzzy logic, compound objectives. Material processing and design. Case studies. Design project.
MS3007 Analysis Of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course provides students with strategies for the systematic analysis of materials, including metals, ceramics and polymers. Students will be taught the common methods to analyze materials that will include spectroscopic, microscopic, crystallographic, gravimetric and calorimetric techniques. The instrumental techniques will include X‐ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR), ultraviolet‐visible spectroscopy (UVvis), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
MS3079 Industrial Attachment
AUs: 10
Prerequisites: Must have obtained 55Aus of core courses
Semester 2
Industrial Attachment is an applied leaning process whereby all Materials Engineering students are exposed to real life engineering environment. It is part of an academic curriculum where the main objectives are to develop and enhance their academic, professional and personal competencies.
GER 5
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
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Year 4
HW310 Professional Communication ##
AUs: 2
Prerequisites: FE1009 HW001
Semester 1
The course provides students with oral and written skills necessary in their professional lives. This is an advanced course designed to prepare and groom undergraduate students to search for jobs, prepare for job interviews, and manage career choices. Also, at the workplace the engineer has to handle interpersonal, social, and professional relationships with clients and colleagues; to be competent and professional in dealing with both verbal and written expressions; deal with intercultural issues; to collaborate, make decisions and play effective roles as team members; demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities; and to manage difficult and challenging professional situations. Students will learn these competencies through a variety of activities such as group discussion, role-play, case study, outdoor activities, and simulation.
MS4002 Quality Control
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course is about the modern use of quality management and statistical methods for quality control and improvement. The main objectives are two-fold, firstly, is to bring forth the importance of quality management as an essential part of manufacturing and business competitive strategy. To achieve that, general knowledge on quality management and quality control practices will be taught. Secondly, is to introduce statistical theory and methods used in quality control and quality assurance. In order to integrate with the current international management systems for quality, environment as well as occupational health and safety, the latest methodology for quality monitoring, analysis and improvement will be discussed.
MS4003 Nanomaterials & Biomaterials
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: FE1005, MS2010, MS3001 (MS3001 may be taken concurrently)
Semester 1
Nanomaterials - This course introduces students to the synthesis, processing, characterisation and applications of nano-materials. This will include the areas of physics and chemistry of nano-systems, energy spectrum, quantum effects, interface phenomena and thermodynamics. Various methods for producing nanomaterials will be studied, and these include sol gel processing, precipitation, thermal spraying, electrostatic atomisation etc. The various techniques used in the characterisation of nanomaterials will also be studied. Biomaterials - This course will introduce the student to the types of biomaterials used in Health Care applications. In particular, metallic, ceramic and polymeric biomaterials will be discussed. The biocompatibility of materials will be discussed in relation to the actual applications. In vitro and in vivo biocompatibility testing will be discussed. Some key applications (case studies) of each type of biomaterial will be covered, along with a discussion of the failure of biomedical devices caused by biocompatibility problems.
MS4030 Engineers and Society
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
History of Singapore, international relations, new economy. History of engineering. Professional ethics for engineers.
MS4079 Project
AUs: 10
Prerequisites: MS3079
Semester 1 and 2
The purpose of final year projects is to provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learnt, their intellectual abilities and practical skills to solving real, or close to real life engineering problems. These problems may take the form of an investigation or the development of engineering hardware, software or both.
Prescribed Elective 1
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 2
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 3
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 4
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 5
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
-@ may be taken concurrently
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Prescribed Electives
- A total of FIVE Prescribed Elective courses must be chosen from the following list as specified in the curriculum structure
- All elective below are NOT necessarily available in any one year. Availability depends on staff constraints.
MS4500 Microelectronics Packaging
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 @
Semester: NIL
The objectives of this course are to introduce the students to the fundamentals of microelectronic packaging, failure analysis, and reliability. The course will cover packaging basics, package types, packaging materials, and assembly processes. Thermal, Thermo-mechanical, and Electrical design aspects along with the main principles of failure analysis and reliability engineering will also be covered. Much of the knowledge gained by the student through materials science and engineering topics will be applied in this technology-based course.
MS4501 Principles of Semiconductor Devices
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2008
Semester: NIL
This course provides the basics of semiconductor devices for students who may wish to specialise in the field of semiconductor materials and devices at later years. The major objective is to familiarise the students with the basic principles of operation of modern solid state devices. The topics covered earlier in courses, such as, MS281: Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Materials will be used as a foundation for teaching this course. The knowledge gained through this course will be useful in understanding other courses, such as Fundamentals of Microelectronics Processing, LCD display, Photonic materials and devices, Failure Analysis and Reliability Studies of microelectronics.
MS4502 Materials and Processes for Electronics Displays
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 @
Semester: NIL
Flat panel displays, especially active matrix liquid crystal displays, have emerged as an economically important multidisciplinary course at the confluence of materials engineering, physics and chemistry, and microelectronics engineering. This course brings together all these elements to form a cohesive introduction to all relevant aspects of liquid crystal displays, with an emphasis on active matrix transmissive displays and amorphous silicon thin film transistors as switching elements. Other flat panel technologies are also introduced in class assignments. The course is applications-oriented, using a design paradigm to highlight the interplay between engineering objectives and material and process limitations.
MS4503 Microelectronics Process Integration
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002
Semester: NIL
This course is offered to fourth year students who desire to study how the individual processes are combined in various ways to produce silicon integrated circuits. It includes overview of requirements in materials and process techniques for development of new technologies, process development trends, process sequences for major process blocks of well, active, isolation, gate, contact, planarisation of interlevel dielectric layers, multilevel interconnects/metallisation and reliability issues. It also introduces the students to fundamentals of the MEMS technology.
MS4504 Photonic Materials and Devices
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 @
Semester: NIL
The major objective of this course is to give knowledge and ideas about the photonic materials and devices to students. We are using most of these photonic materials and devices in our daily-life. This course covers the optical properties of semiconductor materials, some organic materials, non-linear optical materials and their devices such as light emitting diodes, laser, detectors, display, sensors, etc. After completing this course the student will be motivated to work on this area in the photonic industries. Some capable students may also be interested to continue their higher studies in this area.
MS4510 Advanced Biomaterials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS473/MS4001/MS4003
Semester: NIL
This course will build on MS4001 (Biomaterials) to describe functional performance of biomaterials. Structure and properties of various metals and alloys used in biomedical implants. Magnetic materials and their applications in biomedicine. Various types of ceramics and glasses, structure and properties. Load-bearing and non-load-bearing applications. Discussion of merits and shortcomings of natural polymers. Importance of viscoelasticity in implants. Gels, natural and synthetic. Structure and mechanical properties of composites. Uses in implanted devices.
MS4511 Implanted Biomedical Devices
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS4001 @
Semester: NIL
This course focuses on practical aspects of biomaterials as used in biomedical devices. In particular, it focuses on the fabrication aspects of devices, including materials processing and selection. In addition, the performance of biomaterials (as part of devices) inside the body is also covered, with specific device examples. The body is an aggressive environment for all materials, and the deterioration of biomaterials in vivo will be discussed in detail. Finally, some current limitations of biomaterials are discussed, and the ongoing research efforts to overcome them.
MS4512 Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS4001 @
Semester: NIL
This course focuses on two major biomedical applications of materials. The course will discuss the basic principles of drug delivery and tissue engineering. Engineering analyses of drug delivery will be presented, along with biological and material aspects of tissue engineering. The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the important role played by biomaterials in these applications, as well as to acquaint the student with design and selection criteria for materials.
MS4520 Polymer Technology
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
It aims to introduce important additives and processing techniques commonly used in the manufacturing of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymeric products. The effects of fillers and stabilisers on properties of the polymer materials are introduced. Factors affecting polymer processing are being taught which includes basic theology, the importance of viscoelasticity in polymers, factors affecting polymer flow and flow through die channels of various geometries. A three-hour case study is planned to discuss special processing technology.
MS4521 Solidification Processing
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2006
Semester: NIL
This course aims to give a degree of specialisation to students in the area of solidification theory, and its application to improve/ manipulate microstructures and hence properties. To achieve these, more core content is initially developed in solidification theory and then it is shown how this knowledge is exploited in practice to design alloys, and to manipulate solidification parameters to achieve the desired microstructures. Modern rapid solidification techniques and directional solidification are introduced with alloy design principles for them.
MS4525 Materials and Energy
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2008
Semester: NIL
Continuous depletion of fossil fuels and growing environmental concerns make energy production, conversion, transportation, storage and conservation one of the greatest challenges facing humankind in 21st century. The Materials and Energy course is focused on the evaluation of currently used materials for energy technologies and on design of high performance materials for sustainable energy generation with emphasis on developing a fundamental understanding of their structure-property-performance relationships. The subject includes materials for photovoltaics, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, thermal solar energy conversion, thermoelectrics, and hydrogen production and storage. The course scope includes materials design, chemical synthesis, nanomaterials applications, advanced materials characterization, prototype energy storage/conversion device fabrication and inventions in the field of future energy technology
MS4526 Photovoltaic Devices and Energy Storage
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2003 MS2008
Semester: NIL
The course aims to introduce the concept of energy harnessing and energy storage technology. The following topics will be introduced and discussed: Architectures of PV devices, PV device principles, The roles of materials in PV device efficiency, Fabrication methods and Application of PV devices, Introduction to Energy Storage Technology, Supercapacitors and Batteries for Energy storage, Lithium ion battery technology, Performance Metrics for evaluating electrochemical energy storage devices.
MS4550 Introduction to Modelling and Simulation in Materials Engineering
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1008 MS2001
Semester: NIL
This is an introductory course to the basic concepts of computer modelling in science and engineering using discrete particle systems and continuum fields. Techniques and software for statistical sampling, simulation, data analysis and visualisation will be covered. The students will learn and apply statistical, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo and mesoscale methods to study fundamental physical phenomena encountered in the field of computational materials science. Applications will be drawn from a range of disciplines to build a broad-based understanding of complex structures and interactions in problems where simulation is on equal-footing with theory and experiment.
MS4551 Composite Materials Science
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
In general, a composite is any mixture of two or more different materials to form a new one, which has some desired properties that are superior to those of its constituents. The main objective of this course is to empower the students with the skills needed for the design, manufacture and analysis of composite materials from a material scientist’s viewpoint.
MS4552 Environmental Degradation of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 MS3003 @
Semester: NIL
This course covers the fundamental aspects of environmental degradation of materials with an emphasis on the corrosion of metallic materials, the interactions of engineering materials with specific environment in various industrial sectors, and practical methods and techniques for testing and materials performance evaluation.
MS4553 Advanced Analysis of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2007
Semester: NIL
This advance course is to introduce the students to other materials analysis and characterisation techniques that are not covered in the introductory course MS2xx Characterisation of Materials, and also to introduce more advanced XRD and electron microscopy techniques.
MS4554 Polymer Science
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
The purpose of this course is to introduce to the students the principal definitions of polymers and provide some fundamental knowledge of science of the polymers. It aims to also introduce to the students some polymer chemistry such as synthesis of polymers and copolymers and the different mechanisms involved. The concept of average molecular weight and polydispersity will be revisited and the techniques used to do these measurements are introduced. Factors affecting polymer properties are being taught which include defects, the importance of thermal transitions in polymers, relationship between polymer microstructures and mechanical properties. This course aims to provide the students with some understanding of polymers with reference to its application as organic biomaterials, high temperature and high performance organic materials, composites and nanocomposites, ecomaterials.
MS4555 Nanostructure of Functional Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 MS3003
Semester: NIL
The common interaction forces at nanoscale, general synthesis and fabrication techniques for structured materials, the relationship between the structures and properties, and the application of structured materials are taught in lectures. Some papers are discussed in tutorials. Both lecture and tutorials point the students towards the cutting edge of functional materials and their structures.
MS4556 Thin Film
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester: NIL
This is an advanced course built on the knowledge gained in the Microelectronics processing and Electronic, Magnetic
and Optical Properties of Materials. This course is designed for fourth year students and aims to provide an in-depth understanding of different aspects of thin films.
MS4557 Introduction To Materials Simulation Methods
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2001
Semester: NIL
The course aims to teach students about the basic knowledge and essential techniques of materials simulation. With its ample versatility and affordability, computer simulation nowadays more and more replaces real experiments in discovering new materials and optimizing their myriad properties thanks to the exponential growth of computational capabilities and the ever increasing accuracy of state-of-the-art modeling tools. This course will equip students with the basic knowledge on computer simulation as well as relevant physics, and will familiarize students with a number of essential numerical techniques such as the Monte Carlo method, the Newton-Raphson method, the relaxation iteration method, and the Metropolis algorithm. Students will also gain experience in molecular dynamics and simulation of stochastic processes and statistical ensembles. Related physics concepts are taught together with numerical techniques, and therefore, students are expected to acquire substantial understanding and intuition on the underlying physical processes.
MS4559 Special Topics *
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
Courses on topics of interest may be offered on an ad hoc basis when the School has visiting staff with expertise in special areas. The actual title will be decided at the time of offering.
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General Education Requirement (GER) - Prescribed Elective
MS8001 Management with Humour
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
This course aims to provide a practical approach towards human resource management. The topics are condensed from various contemporary real-life examples and also co-relate to the theories of management. The topics include: The Art and Heart of Management; Managers’ Dilemmas; Survivability; Heroism and humour; Management by communication; Motivation; Evolution of management; EQ and ethics.
MS8002 Science of Jewellery Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
This course aims to provide a broad introduction to common materials and processes used in modern jewellery, their properties and reasons for their choice. Their properties will be explained and interpreted from fundamental scientific principles that are comprehensible to anyone with high school general science knowledge. Student will be introduced to technical terms used in the trade and their scientific meanings will be explained. The main objective is to appreciate and admire the progress jewellery trade has made in recent times in the materials and in the processes they use.
MS8003 Practical Anatomy and Physiology
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
This course aims to provide a board introduction to both anatomy and physiology, particularly towards the practical
aspects. The students will study the main body systems, their functions and the diseases associated with them. The systems include: the skeletal system, muscular system, vascular system, cardiac system, neurological system, respiratory systems and urological systems.
MS8004 Introduction to Nanotechnology
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
This course aims to provide a broad introduction to nanotechnology. Nanotechnology covers a wide scope and the students will gain conceptual understanding on this topic, its development and applications in various fields of technologies.
MS8005 Effective Interpersonal Communication
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills for effective interpersonal communication that is essential for professional success and personal happiness. The course starts with a general introduction of interpersonal behavior and then covers various aspects of effective communication. Major senses and sensibilities issues of individual and their effects are also discussed.
MS8006 Economics of Manufacturing
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
This course aims to provide an insight to the rise and fall of mass production. This study will help uncover the strength of the Japanese techniques and methods as compared to the Western approach of economies of scale from the days of Henry Ford. We will make in roads of how after World War II, Japan was able to reach its current economic preeminence. The study will embrace the entire food chain of tasks from product design to manufacturing to distribution.
MS8201 Health, Science and Society
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester: NIL
This course provides an overview of disease and health care. Through studying one illness, for example diabetes mellitus, participants will learn about different components of disease and the different fields of knowledge that one has to draw upon to understand a disease. The course also covers a broad spread of medical and surgical emergencies, cardiac life support, and an introduction to basic radiology, as well as psychosocial aspects of medicine and quality management initiatives in health care.
MS8202 Symmetry and Crystals
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: (An interest in Chemistry will be helpful)
Semester: NIL
This course will provide students with an enhanced appreciation of the sophisticated and vivid symmetry that surrounds us in architecture, art and science. Tessellation is the key to creating regular patterns, which are not only pleasing to behold, but fundamentally control the properties of many technological materials. Crystal, large and small, are the scaffolding the world-of-science and the world-at-large, and understanding the rules by which these building blocks of Nature are constructed provides insights that would otherwise be impossible.
MS8203 Energy and the Environment
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester: NIL
History of energy usage. The science and technology of energy harvesting, conversion and dissipation. Energy consumption in the industrialized world. Link between global warming and energy production/consumption. Alternative energy sources. Energy, as the ability to do work, has evolved from its muscular origin befitting our agricultural past to modern electrical and chemical forms more suited to our industrialized present. With the globalization of industrialization and a corresponding growth in energy demand, non‐renewable forms of energy need to be managed as a finite resource. At the same time, the means to generate energy have been linked to environmental changes that portend to upset the ecology irreversibly. This course will examine the various forms of energy useful for industrial output, the technology behind their generation, the raw materials necessary to sustain that technology, and the environmental impact of energy production, transmission, and conversion. The complex issues of resource competition, management, legislation, and environmental protection will also be discussed. The course will also showcase relevant guest lectures on the technology of alternative energy sources and current research efforts.
MS8204 Big Bangs: Introduction to the Science, Technology, and the Evolution of Music
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester: NIL
An introduction to the science and technology of sound. Perception of Sound. Acoustics properties of various classes of instruments. Electronic production and reproduction of sound. Describing sound. The 5 big bangs that changed the music history. Trends and future of music. This module aims to introduce students to the science behind sound and explore how technology and inventions have shaped the music industry through the ages. Topics include understanding how sound is produced and perceived, basic acoustics of instruments, electronic production and reproduction of sound, trends and future of the music industry. Designed as an introductory course, little math is required. A comprehensive approach towards music will also be covered giving students a balanced perspective to better appreciate and describe sound and music in various styles and settings. No prior knowledge or required level of physics, engineering, or musical competency is assumed.
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics
Year 1
HW110 Effective Communication
AUs: 2
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This is an introductory course on developing effective communication skills. Content components include: Communication model and process - meaning, importance and levels; Written communication - purpose, audience analysis; organisation, language use and types of written messages; Oral presentation - delivery skills, persuasion, and group presentation; Interpersonal skills - listening; group interactions, and social skills.
MS1001 Physics I
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Provide a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts of light, heat and mechanics. To prepare the students for subsequent engineering courses at higher levels. To develop logical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills.
MS1002 Physics II
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
To provide a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and quantum physics. To prepare the students for subsequent engineering courses at higher levels. To develop logical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills.
FE1003 Chemistry
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course is an introduction to chemistry for students in engineering. In this course, the basic concepts of atoms, molecules and ions are developed in both organic and inorganic chemistry. Inorganic and physical chemistry cover reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, and electrochemistry, while organic chemistry covers organic compounds, their structures, properties, nomenclature, and applications.
FE1005 Materials Science
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Materials Science is a field where the properties of materials are related to its structure at the atomic, microscopic and macroscopic levels. Understanding this relationship helps us to achieve the required combination of properties in a given material for a specific application. This is an introductory course where basic scientific concepts are evolved starting from high school physics and chemistry. Since materials are used by all engineers for different purposes, this course attempts to cover the use of materials in all branches of engineering. Interesting and technologically impacting developments in materials that have found important critical applications in our lives will be highlighted.
FE1006 Mathematics 1A
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
In this course, the basic concepts of limits, differentiation and integration are introduced. Applications of differential and integral calculus are included. In addition, the course also covers topics on complex numbers, vectors and matrices to prepare the students for other courses in Year one.
FE1007 Mathematics 1B
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This course extends the basic concepts of differentiation and integration learned in Mathematics 1 to the operations on functions of multiple variables. Advanced applications of differential and integral calculus are included. In addition, the course covers topics on series and ordinary differential equations.
FE1071 Laboratory IA
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Laboratory experiments related to: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science.
FE1072 Laboratory IB
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Laboratory experiments related to: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science.
BS1004 Life Sciences
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
With its increasing contributions in the understanding of man and his environment as well as its impact in health and medicine, the field of life sciences is widely recognised as the major technological revolution of the new century. As Singapore continues to build up the life sciences industry for a knowledge-based economy that places a premium on technology, innovation and talent, it is timely for engineering students to be introduced to the fundamental ideas and concepts in the life sciences especially with relevance to engineering practices. The course will be delivered in three parts: Part one will cover basic concepts of biology. Part two will give an engineering perspective to some of the challenging opportunities in research and industry offered by the life sciences. Part three will round off the series of lectures with a discussion on various aspects of life sciences applications and research that impact on ethical, legal and social issues.
HE101 Microeconomic Principles
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
HE102 Macroeconomic Principles
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
HE103 Mathematics for Economists
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
HE104B Introduction to Probability and Statistical Inference
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
HE201 Intermediate Microeconomics
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Year 2
MS2001 Mathematics II
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This is an advanced course built on the first year mathematics. It covers important topics to prepare the student for the solution and interpretation of many practical problems encountered in engineering disciplines. The following major topics are included: Matrix analysis, Vector calculus, Fourier analysis, Laplace transform, Partial differential equation and Introduction to numerical solution and regression analysis.
MS2003 Applied Chemistry
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 @
Semester 1
This is an applied chemistry course for materials engineers. This course will cover selected chemistry theories and methods that are important for materials engineering applications. The main topics are related to electro, analytical and surfactant chemistry.
MS2004 Materials Structure and Mechanical Behaviour
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: FE1005 @
Semester 2
This course introduces materials structures, defects, and mechanical properties, followed by the correlation between the mechanical behaviors of materials and their microstructures. The study of deformation in solids correlates the role of microstructure, crystallography, and dislocations with the materials’ behavior at both room temperature and high temperatures.
MS2006 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
This is an introductory course on the thermodynamics and kinetics of materials. Students will study the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and apply them to important topics in materials engineering.
MS2030 Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Nature of entrepreneurship and human resource management. Developing a new venture business plan. Business formation. Understanding individual behavior in organisation. Understanding group behavior in organisation. Leadership for change and innovation. Managing human assets and performance. Productivity and total quality management. Managing creativity and innovation. Labour-management relations.
MS2071 Laboratory IIA
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course comprises laboratory safety lectures and a series of laboratory experiments and exercises in support of the various materials engineering related courses. In this course, students will study various scientific phenomena in materials and learn to use material characterisation and testing equipment. This course also teaches students safety issues in materials and chemical laboratories.
HE202 Intermediate Microeconomics
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: HE102 AB106 HE191
Semester 1
HE204B Principles of Econometrics
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: HE104B MAS215 MAS315
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 1 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 2 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 3 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 4 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Year 3
HW210 Technical Communication
AUs: 2
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course aims to teach students principles of technical communication for their academic and professional needs. The course focuses on basic written and oral skills essential in presenting technical information effectively. A key feature of the course is the use of project-based learning approach in learning technical communication.
MS2002 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This is the first course where students are introduced to various processes for the making and shaping of materials. This is an essential Second Year course which prepares the students for their 24 weeks industrial attachment in the Third Year where they will encounter these processes.
MS2005 Mechanics of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS1001 @
Semester 1
Simple stress and strain. Torsion. Shear forces and bending moments. Stresses in beams. Analysis of stress and strain. Application of plane stress.
MS2008 Electronic & Magnetic Properties of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS1002 @
Semester 1
This is an introductory course on electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials for the second year undergraduate students. This course exposes the students to principles and theories in solid state physics relevant to the engineering principles of various materials. The materials design of an electronic or magnetic device is based on the understanding of these basic principles and theories.
MS2010 Polymers and Composites
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 @
Semester 1
This course aimed to provide fundamental but specialised knowledge in polymer and composites materials for Materials Engineering students. This course covers essential topics in both chemical and physical aspects of polymers and it also covers some fundamentals on composite materials.
MS2072 Laboratory IIB
AUs: 1
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course comprises a series of laboratory experiments and exercises in support of the various materials engineering related courses. In this course, students will study various scientific phenomena in materials and learn to use material characterisation and testing equipment.
Prescribed Elective 5 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
MS3079 Industrial Attachment
AUs: 10
Prerequisites: Must have obtained 55Aus of core courses
Semester 2
Industrial Attachment is an applied leaning process whereby all Materials Engineering students are exposed to real life engineering environment. It is part of an academic curriculum where the main objectives are to develop and enhance their academic, professional and personal competencies.
Year 4
MS3001 Metallic and Ceramic Materials
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: FE1005 MS2004 @ MS2006 @
Semester 1
This is an introductory course on two important classes of engineering materials, i.e., metals and ceramics. Students will study the structure, properties and important engineering applications of metals and alloys. The crystal structures and microstructures of ceramics are correlated with their mechanical properties and other physical properties. The effect of ceramic processing methods on the microstructures of ceramics are discussed.
MS3002 Advanced Materials Processing
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course is offered to all third year students as an introduction to semiconductor materials processing. It is essential for students who desire to specialise in microelectronics device fabrication. It also serves as a prerequisite for the more advanced microelectronics elective modules offered in their fourth year. This course includes an introduction to fundamental semiconductor operation and device physics. The course covers the basics of semiconductor technology, from bare silicon to finished products. The process steps include bulk crystal growth, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, thin film deposition, lithography and etching. New technology processes such as chemical-mechanical polishing and electro-deposition are also introduced to the students. Factors that affect the materials’ properties from the process steps will be highlighted. New materials that are incorporated into the state-of-the-art semiconductor processes are also discussed.
MS3003 Materials Failure
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 MS2004 @
Semester 1
This is an introductory course on materials failure phenomena and their basic principles. Students will study major forms of materials failure and their prevention.
MS3005 Materials Aspects in Design
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2005 @ MS2010 @ MS3001 @
Semester 1
The design process, codes and standards, reverse engineering, modeling and simulation. Material selection charts, selection procedure, shape factors, selecting shape and material. Multiple constraints, methods employing fuzzy logic, compound objectives. Material processing and design. Case studies. Design project.
MS3007 Analysis Of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course provides students with strategies for the systematic analysis of materials, including metals, ceramics and polymers. Students will be taught the common methods to analyze materials that will include spectroscopic, microscopic, crystallographic, gravimetric and calorimetric techniques. The instrumental techniques will include X‐ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR), ultraviolet‐visible spectroscopy (UVvis), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
HE312 Political Economy
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: HE191 HE101 HE102 HE192 AB106
Semester 1
MS4003 Nanomaterials & Biomaterials
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: FE1005, MS2010, MS3001 (MS3001 may be taken concurrently)
Semester 2
Nanomaterials - This course introduces students to the synthesis, processing, characterisation and applications of nano-materials. This will include the areas of physics and chemistry of nano-systems, energy spectrum, quantum effects, interface phenomena and thermodynamics. Various methods for producing nanomaterials will be studied, and these include sol gel processing, precipitation, thermal spraying, electrostatic atomisation etc. The various techniques used in the characterisation of nanomaterials will also be studied. Biomaterials - This course will introduce the student to the types of biomaterials used in Health Care applications. In particular, metallic, ceramic and polymeric biomaterials will be discussed. The biocompatibility of materials will be discussed in relation to the actual applications. In vitro and in vivo biocompatibility testing will be discussed. Some key applications (case studies) of each type of biomaterial will be covered, along with a discussion of the failure of biomedical devices caused by biocompatibility problems.
MS4030 Engineers and Society
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
History of Singapore, international relations, new economy. History of engineering. Professional ethics for engineers.
Prescribed Elective 6 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 7 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 1 (MAT)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 2 (MAT)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Year 5
HW310 Professional Communication ##
AUs: 2
Prerequisites: FE1009 HW001
Semester 1
The course provides students with oral and written skills necessary in their professional lives. This is an advanced course designed to prepare and groom undergraduate students to search for jobs, prepare for job interviews, and manage career choices. Also, at the workplace the engineer has to handle interpersonal, social, and professional relationships with clients and colleagues; to be competent and professional in dealing with both verbal and written expressions; deal with intercultural issues; to collaborate, make decisions and play effective roles as team members; demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities; and to manage difficult and challenging professional situations. Students will learn these competencies through a variety of activities such as group discussion, role-play, case study, outdoor activities, and simulation.
MS4002 Quality Control
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
This course is about the modern use of quality management and statistical methods for quality control and improvement. The main objectives are two-fold, firstly, is to bring forth the importance of quality management as an essential part of manufacturing and business competitive strategy. To achieve that, general knowledge on quality management and quality control practices will be taught. Secondly, is to introduce statistical theory and methods used in quality control and quality assurance. In order to integrate with the current international management systems for quality, environment as well as occupational health and safety, the latest methodology for quality monitoring, analysis and improvement will be discussed.
MS4079 Project
AUs: 10
Prerequisites: MS3079
Semester 1 and 2
The purpose of final year projects is to provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learnt, their intellectual abilities and practical skills to solving real, or close to real life engineering problems. These problems may take the form of an investigation or the development of engineering hardware, software or both.
Prescribed Elective 3 (MAT)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 4 (MAT)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 5 (MAT)
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 8 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 9 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 1
Prescribed Elective 10 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 11 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 12 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Elective 13 (Econs)
AUs: 4
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester 2
Prescribed Electives
- A total of FIVE Prescribed Elective courses must be chosen from the following list as specified in the curriculum structure
- All elective below are NOT necessarily available in any one year. Availability depends on staff constraints.
MS4500 Microelectronics Packaging
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 @
Semester: NIL
The objectives of this course are to introduce the students to the fundamentals of microelectronic packaging, failure analysis, and reliability. The course will cover packaging basics, package types, packaging materials, and assembly processes. Thermal, Thermo-mechanical, and Electrical design aspects along with the main principles of failure analysis and reliability engineering will also be covered. Much of the knowledge gained by the student through materials science and engineering topics will be applied in this technology-based course.
MS4501 Principles of Semiconductor Devices
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2008
Semester: NIL
This course provides the basics of semiconductor devices for students who may wish to specialise in the field of semiconductor materials and devices at later years. The major objective is to familiarise the students with the basic principles of operation of modern solid state devices. The topics covered earlier in courses, such as, MS281: Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Materials will be used as a foundation for teaching this course. The knowledge gained through this course will be useful in understanding other courses, such as Fundamentals of Microelectronics Processing, LCD display, Photonic materials and devices, Failure Analysis and Reliability Studies of microelectronics.
MS4502 Materials and Processes for Electronics Displays
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 @
Semester: NIL
Flat panel displays, especially active matrix liquid crystal displays, have emerged as an economically important multidisciplinary course at the confluence of materials engineering, physics and chemistry, and microelectronics engineering. This course brings together all these elements to form a cohesive introduction to all relevant aspects of liquid crystal displays, with an emphasis on active matrix transmissive displays and amorphous silicon thin film transistors as switching elements. Other flat panel technologies are also introduced in class assignments. The course is applications-oriented, using a design paradigm to highlight the interplay between engineering objectives and material and process limitations.
MS4503 Microelectronics Process Integration
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002
Semester: NIL
This course is offered to fourth year students who desire to study how the individual processes are combined in various ways to produce silicon integrated circuits. It includes overview of requirements in materials and process techniques for development of new technologies, process development trends, process sequences for major process blocks of well, active, isolation, gate, contact, planarisation of interlevel dielectric layers, multilevel interconnects/metallisation and reliability issues. It also introduces the students to fundamentals of the MEMS technology.
MS4504 Photonic Materials and Devices
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 @
Semester: NIL
The major objective of this course is to give knowledge and ideas about the photonic materials and devices to students. We are using most of these photonic materials and devices in our daily-life. This course covers the optical properties of semiconductor materials, some organic materials, non-linear optical materials and their devices such as light emitting diodes, laser, detectors, display, sensors, etc. After completing this course the student will be motivated to work on this area in the photonic industries. Some capable students may also be interested to continue their higher studies in this area.
MS4510 Advanced Biomaterials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS473/MS4001/MS4003
Semester: NIL
This course will build on MS4001 (Biomaterials) to describe functional performance of biomaterials. Structure and properties of various metals and alloys used in biomedical implants. Magnetic materials and their applications in biomedicine. Various types of ceramics and glasses, structure and properties. Load-bearing and non-load-bearing applications. Discussion of merits and shortcomings of natural polymers. Importance of viscoelasticity in implants. Gels, natural and synthetic. Structure and mechanical properties of composites. Uses in implanted devices.
MS4511 Implanted Biomedical Devices
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS4001 @
Semester: NIL
This course focuses on practical aspects of biomaterials as used in biomedical devices. In particular, it focuses on the fabrication aspects of devices, including materials processing and selection. In addition, the performance of biomaterials (as part of devices) inside the body is also covered, with specific device examples. The body is an aggressive environment for all materials, and the deterioration of biomaterials in vivo will be discussed in detail. Finally, some current limitations of biomaterials are discussed, and the ongoing research efforts to overcome them.
MS4512 Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS4001 @
Semester: NIL
This course focuses on two major biomedical applications of materials. The course will discuss the basic principles of drug delivery and tissue engineering. Engineering analyses of drug delivery will be presented, along with biological and material aspects of tissue engineering. The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the important role played by biomaterials in these applications, as well as to acquaint the student with design and selection criteria for materials.
MS4520 Polymer Technology
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
It aims to introduce important additives and processing techniques commonly used in the manufacturing of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymeric products. The effects of fillers and stabilisers on properties of the polymer materials are introduced. Factors affecting polymer processing are being taught which includes basic theology, the importance of viscoelasticity in polymers, factors affecting polymer flow and flow through die channels of various geometries. A three-hour case study is planned to discuss special processing technology.
MS4521 Solidification Processing
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2006
Semester: NIL
This course aims to give a degree of specialisation to students in the area of solidification theory, and its application to improve/ manipulate microstructures and hence properties. To achieve these, more core content is initially developed in solidification theory and then it is shown how this knowledge is exploited in practice to design alloys, and to manipulate solidification parameters to achieve the desired microstructures. Modern rapid solidification techniques and directional solidification are introduced with alloy design principles for them.
MS4523 Polymer Synthesis
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
The purpose of this course is to introduce to the students the principal definitions of polymers and provide some fundamental knowledge of science of the polymers. It aims to also introduce to the students some polymer chemistry such as synthesis of polymers and copolymers and the different mechanisms involved.
MS4524 Polymer Physics
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
The purpose of this course is to complete and provide some fundamental aspects of polymer physics to the students and to show the link between experiments and theory. The concept of average molecular weight and polydispersity will be revisited based on dilution theory and the techniques used to do these measurements introduced. Structure and properties of polymers, including blends, copolymers, composites/ nanocomposites and liquid crystal polymers will be discussed. Factors affecting polymer properties are being taught which include defects, the importance of thermal transitions in polymers, relationship between polymer microstructures and mechanical properties. This course aims to provide the students with some understanding of polymers with reference to its application as organic biomaterials, high temperature and high performance organic materials, composites and nanocomposites, ecomaterials.
MS4525 Materials and Energy
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2008
Semester: NIL
Continuous depletion of fossil fuels and growing environmental concerns make energy production, conversion, transportation, storage and conservation one of the greatest challenges facing humankind in 21st century. The Materials and Energy course is focused on the evaluation of currently used materials for energy technologies and on design of high performance materials for sustainable energy generation with emphasis on developing a fundamental understanding of their structure-property-performance relationships. The subject includes materials for photovoltaics, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, thermal solar energy conversion, thermoelectrics, and hydrogen production and storage. The course scope includes materials design, chemical synthesis, nanomaterials applications, advanced materials characterization, prototype energy storage/conversion device fabrication and inventions in the field of future energy technology
MS4526 Photovoltaic Devices and Energy Storage
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2003 MS2008
Semester: NIL
The course aims to introduce the concept of energy harnessing and energy storage technology. The following topics will be introduced and discussed: Architectures of PV devices, PV device principles, The roles of materials in PV device efficiency, Fabrication methods and Application of PV devices, Introduction to Energy Storage Technology, Supercapacitors and Batteries for Energy storage, Lithium ion battery technology, Performance Metrics for evaluating electrochemical energy storage devices.
MS4550 Introduction to Modelling and Simulation in Materials Engineering
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1008 MS2001
Semester: NIL
This is an introductory course to the basic concepts of computer modelling in science and engineering using discrete particle systems and continuum fields. Techniques and software for statistical sampling, simulation, data analysis and visualisation will be covered. The students will learn and apply statistical, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo and mesoscale methods to study fundamental physical phenomena encountered in the field of computational materials science. Applications will be drawn from a range of disciplines to build a broad-based understanding of complex structures and interactions in problems where simulation is on equal-footing with theory and experiment.
MS4551 Composite Materials Science
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
In general, a composite is any mixture of two or more different materials to form a new one, which has some desired properties that are superior to those of its constituents. The main objective of this course is to empower the students with the skills needed for the design, manufacture and analysis of composite materials from a material scientist’s viewpoint.
MS4552 Environmental Degradation of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: FE1003 MS3003 @
Semester: NIL
This course covers the fundamental aspects of environmental degradation of materials with an emphasis on the corrosion of metallic materials, the interactions of engineering materials with specific environment in various industrial sectors, and practical methods and techniques for testing and materials performance evaluation.
MS4553 Advanced Analysis of Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2007
Semester: NIL
This advance course is to introduce the students to other materials analysis and characterisation techniques that are not covered in the introductory course MS2xx Characterisation of Materials, and also to introduce more advanced XRD and electron microscopy techniques.
MS4554 Polymer Science
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2010
Semester: NIL
The purpose of this course is to introduce to the students the principal definitions of polymers and provide some fundamental knowledge of science of the polymers. It aims to also introduce to the students some polymer chemistry such as synthesis of polymers and copolymers and the different mechanisms involved. The concept of average molecular weight and polydispersity will be revisited and the techniques used to do these measurements are introduced. Factors affecting polymer properties are being taught which include defects, the importance of thermal transitions in polymers, relationship between polymer microstructures and mechanical properties. This course aims to provide the students with some understanding of polymers with reference to its application as organic biomaterials, high temperature and high performance organic materials, composites and nanocomposites, ecomaterials.
MS4555 Nanostructure of Functional Materials
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS3002 MS3003
Semester: NIL
The common interaction forces at nanoscale, general synthesis and fabrication techniques for structured materials, the relationship between the structures and properties, and the application of structured materials are taught in lectures. Some papers are discussed in tutorials. Both lecture and tutorials point the students towards the cutting edge of functional materials and their structures.
MS4556 Thin Film
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester: NIL
This is an advanced course built on the knowledge gained in the Microelectronics processing and Electronic, Magnetic
and Optical Properties of Materials. This course is designed for fourth year students and aims to provide an in-depth understanding of different aspects of thin films.
MS4557 Introduction To Materials Simulation Methods
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: MS2001
Semester: NIL
The course aims to teach students about the basic knowledge and essential techniques of materials simulation. With its ample versatility and affordability, computer simulation nowadays more and more replaces real experiments in discovering new materials and optimizing their myriad properties thanks to the exponential growth of computational capabilities and the ever increasing accuracy of state-of-the-art modeling tools. This course will equip students with the basic knowledge on computer simulation as well as relevant physics, and will familiarize students with a number of essential numerical techniques such as the Monte Carlo method, the Newton-Raphson method, the relaxation iteration method, and the Metropolis algorithm. Students will also gain experience in molecular dynamics and simulation of stochastic processes and statistical ensembles. Related physics concepts are taught together with numerical techniques, and therefore, students are expected to acquire substantial understanding and intuition on the underlying physical processes.
MS4559 Special Topics *
AUs: 3
Prerequisites: NIL
Semester NIL
Courses on topics of interest may be offered on an ad hoc basis when the School has visiting staff with expertise in special areas. The actual title will be decided at the time of offering.
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