SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
SCHOOL OF
ELECTRICAL
AND
ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING
The School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) of
the Singapore Polytechnic is one of the largest schools in
Singapore offering courses at the diploma, specialist, and
advanced diploma levels. More than 4,000 students are
enrolled in its courses. Its close to 180-strong academic
faculty comprises both local and expatriate staff with good
credentials. Many are professional engineers who have
years of industrial and teaching experience.
Students and staff at the School of EEE have access to
some of the best and most up-to-date facilities for training
and development, with numerous general-purpose and
specialised laboratories.
Diploma Courses
• Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (DASE)
• Diploma in Bioelectronics (DBE)
• Diploma in Clean Energy (DCEG)
• Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE)
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (DEEE)
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• Diploma in Electronics and
Communication Engineering (DEC)
with final-year options in:
- Telecommunications
- Microelectronics
• Diploma in Information Communication
Technology (Broadband and Security
Services / Web Technology and
Services) (DICT)
Jointly offered with the School of Media
and Info-Communications Technology
with options starting in the second year:
- Broadband and Security Services
- Web Technology and Services
Advanced Diploma Courses
• Advanced Diploma in Building
Automation & Services (ABAS)
• Advanced Diploma in Electronic
Systems (AES)
• Advanced Diploma in Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering (AETE)
• Advanced Diploma in Power Electronics
and Industrial Applications (APEIA)
• Advanced Diploma in Power Systems
Engineering (with Computer
Applications) (APSE)
• Advanced Diploma in Process Control and
Instrumentation (APCI)
Specialist Diploma Courses
• Specialist Diploma in
Biomedical Engineering (SBE)
• Specialist Diploma in Broadband
Communications (SBC)
• Specialist Diploma in Computer
Networking (SCN)
• Specialist Diploma in Energy Efficiency
and Management (SEEM)
• Specialist Diploma in Hard Disk Media
Technology (SHDMT)
• Specialist Diploma in Mobile
Communications (SMC)
• Specialist Diploma in Network
Security (SNS)
Over the years, the School has gained
a reputation for providing high quality
and relevant courses for the industrial
community in Singapore. The courses
offered are well recognised, and many
of our graduates have furthered their
education at both local and
overseas universities.
The School is conveniently located just next
to the Dover MRT station and is thus easily
accessible from virtually any location
in Singapore.
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Practical Training
Students and staff at the School of EEE
have access to some of the best and
most up-to-date facilities for training and
development, with numerous generalpurpose and specialised laboratories.
The School is also active in R&D activities
in technological areas such as Broadband
Communications and ATM (Asynchronous
Transfer Mode), DSP (Digital Signal
Processing), Robotics and Intelligent
Control, Renewable Energy, Fieldbus
Technology and IC Design, to name a few.
Various R&D centres have been set up
including:
• Technology Centre for Advanced Robotics
and Intelligent Control
• Technology Centre for Clean Energy
• Technology Centre for Digital
Signal Processing
• Technology Centre for Nanofabrication
and Materials
• Technology Centre for SP-DSI Hard Disk
Media Laboratory
• Technology Centre for Singapore Robotic
Games
• Technology Centre for Wireless
Communication
• Centre for Broadband Technology
• Centre for Fieldbus Technology
• Centre for IC Design and
Embedded Systems
• Centre for Network Operations
Students of the School have consistently
performed well at both national and
international competitions such as the
Singapore Robotics Games, WorldSkills
Competition and Robot World Cup Soccer,
attesting to the high quality of training that
the School of EEE provides.
Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
Singapore has a booming aerospace
industry that registered a record output
of S$6.3 billion in 2006, a 19.7 per cent
increase over 2005 and is a key component
of the engineering industry’s contribution
to Singapore’s economy.
Today, there are over 100 aerospace
companies in Singapore engaged in
servicing, manufacturing, maintenance,
repair and overhaul of aircraft and
aerospace components. Currently there
are over 70 international airlines linking
Singapore to over 160 cities around the
world. It is estimated that 10,000 jobs
will be created in the next 12 years by the
aerospace industry.
Seletar Airport and its surrounding
area of over 140 hectares of land
have been earmarked to host a new
integrated aerospace industry cluster.
The development of the new aerospace
park is geared to deliver additional space
for industry expansion, and complement
existing aerospace activities at Changi and
other areas of Singapore. The development
of Singapore into an aviation and air
logistics hub will provide many challenging
job opportunities in the rapidly growing
aerospace industry.
(DASE)
The Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
course aims to provide students with a
broad-based engineering foundation to
support a wide spectrum of activities of
the aerospace industry in Singapore. These
are in the areas of maintenance, repair and
overhaul of aircraft electrical, instrument
and radio systems. Specifically, students will
be able to:
• understand the working principles of
Electrical, Instrument and Radio systems
in the aircraft,
• conduct functional checks on Aircraft
Electrical, Instrument and Radio systems
to determine their serviceability, perform
installation, maintenance and repair of
aircraft connectors, switches, cables and
other electrical parts in the aircraft.
• understand human factors to manage
errors in the working environment,
• demonstrate professional responsibility
and good work attitude such
as teamwork,
• demonstrate supervisory and
leadership skills,
• demonstrate analytical and problemsolving skills,
• communicate effectively on technical and
management matters.
For details on entry requirements, please refer
to the Admissions section of this prospectus.
SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Industrial Training
Programme (ITP)
During the vacation period after the second
year of the full-time course, students will
have the opportunity to be on attachment
to aerospace, telecommunication,
electronics design and manufacturing
companies. They will be exposed to
the working world to pick up technical
knowledge and communication skills. This
programme also enables them to put into
practice the knowledge they have acquired
and hence contribute to the company.
Assessment
Assessment during each year of the
diploma course will be by means of incourse assessments, practical tests and
semestral examinations.
Scholarships
Prestigious scholarships from SIA
Engineering Company are available for
application by outstanding students who
aspire to work with the company.
Career Prospects
As the aerospace industry is expanding
at a rapid rate, graduates of this course
will be well-positioned to be employed by
aerospace companies in the maintenance,
repair and overhaul (MRO) sector. As the
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has
granted credits to graduates for the Aircraft
Maintenance Engineer Basic Examination
Subjects, graduates can go on a shortened
training path in the industry to acquire
their licences to work on aircraft such as
those from Boeing and Airbus companies.
There are also abundant job opportunities
for graduates in military related aerospace
companies and the Republic of Singapore
Air Force.
Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Hours
Common Year 1 modules in the
DASE, DCEG, DEEE and DEC courses
Stage 1A
ET0083 Structured Programming
60
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2)
60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
MS516Z Engineering Mathematics I
60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
Stage 1B
ET0085 CADD
30
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
60
(Semester 2)
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
MS516Z Engineering Mathematics I
60
SP0301 Character Development
30
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
Full-Time Second Year
Stage 2A
ET0087 Analog Communication Systems 75
ET0088 Circuit Analysis
75
ET0421 Aircraft Materials and
Maintenance Practices
75
ET0422 Physics
75
MS5265 Engineering Mathematics II(A) 60
General Elective Module 2
30
Stage 2B
ET0429 Aircraft Servomechanisms
and Electronics
ET0423 Aircraft Electrical Fundamentals
ET0905 Object-Oriented Programming
ET0906 Microcontroller Technology
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills
MS5266 Engineering Mathematics II(B)
General Elective Module 3
75
60
60
75
30
60
30
Full-Time Third Year
Stage 3A
ET0420 Quality & Reliability
ET0424 Aircraft Radio and
Optical Communications
ET0425 Aircraft Instrument Systems
ET100Z Final Year Project
LC0314 Communication Skills for Work
MM0251Aeronautical
Engineering Science
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
Stage 3B
ET0426 Aircraft Communication and
Navigation Systems
ET0427 Aircraft Automatic Flight and
Electronic Systems
ET0428 Aircraft Electrical Systems
ET100Z Final Year Project
MM0840Human Factors
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
30
90
75
60
30
60
30
75
75
75
60
60
30
Further Studies
The course will also prepare graduates
well for further studies in Aerospace
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Engineering and Computer Engineering
degree courses in local and
overseas universities.
State-of-the-art training facilities that simulate real world environment.
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employment in healthcare R&D centres,
healthcare services companies, hospitals,
medical laboratories, university laboratories,
medical equipment manufacturers and
equipment vendors in Singapore and the
region. Besides biomedical science industry,
they can also work in electronic industry
which currently provides over 100,000 jobs.
Further Studies
Diploma in Bioelectronics
Bioelectronics is the study of the use of
electronics in biology and medicine. It
involves many facets of applied science in
that it integrates electronics, mathematics,
computational sciences and engineering
principles with biology and medicine.
A typical piece of modern electronic
biomedical equipment today is made up of
many electrical, electronic and mechanical
components. In addition, the use of
computer technology and application of
complex software algorithms are now very
common in these biomedical devices
and equipment.
The biomedical sciences industry in
Singapore did exceptionally well in 2006.
The manufacturing output increased 30.2%
over 2005 while the employment expanded
by 3.9%. Of the total jobs in the sector,
62% are in the medical technology sector.
One of the key reasons for these Medical
Technology companies’ manufacturing
presence in Singapore is a strong local
supporting industry comprising of a base
of electronics and precision engineering
industry built up since the 1980s. This
provides good job opportunities in both
manufacturing and research in this area.
The Diploma in Bioelectronics course will
train students in this multi-disciplinary
field with a broad-based engineering
foundation to support a wide spectrum of
activities in the biomedical science industry.
Graduates of this course will assist medical
researchers, clinicians, physicians and
medical specialists in the effective use of
biomedical tools and equipment. Graduates
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Graduates of this diploma course will
be able to pursue further studies in
bioengineering, biomedical, electrical,
electronics, or computer engineering
degrees at the local or overseas universities.
(DBE)
would be able to install, test, commission,
maintain and repair common biomedical
equipment and electronic instruments.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Industrial Training
Programme (ITP)
In the second year, students will be
attached to a company during the vacation
where they will have a taste of the working
world. This is a good opportunity for them
to pick up technical knowledge and skills
not taught in classrooms. This programme
also enables them to put into practice
what they have learnt and contribute to
the company. They will also learn how to
relate to other fellow workers, and acquire
communication skills essential in a
working environment.
Assessment
Assessment during each year of the
diploma course will be by means of incourse assessments, practical tests and
semestral examinations.
Career Prospects
The Biomedical Sciences industry is a
key growth engine for the Singapore
economy. Manufacturing capacity has
been expanding strongly, along with
the rapid development of R&D expertise
and capabilities. Graduates can find
Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Hours
Stage 1A
ET0607 Anatomy & Physiology
60
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2)
60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
MS418Z Engineering Mathematics 1
60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
Stage 1B
CP2072 Physics in Biomedical
Science
30
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2)
60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
MS418Z Engineering Mathematics 1
60
SP0301 Character Development
30
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
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Full-Time Second Year
Stage 2A
CP2066 Introductory Microbiology
& Immunology
ET0606 Introduction to
Biomedical Engineering
ET0610 Biomedical Equipment &
Engineering Practices
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills
MM0233Biomechanics &
Rehabilitation Engineering
MS4285 Engineering Mathematics II (A)
General Elective Module 2
Stage 2B
CP2064 General Biochemistry
ET0083 Structured Programming
ET0091 Analog Systems
ET0608 Biomedical Instrumentation
Design & Applications
MS4286 Engineering Mathematics II (B) General Elective Module 3
45
75
75
30
60
60
30
60
60
75
90
60
30
Full-Time Third Year
Stage 3A
BA9017 Technopreneurship
ET0112 Biomedical Microdevices
ET0609 Biomedical Signal
Processing & Analysis
ET100Z Final Year Project
LC0314 Communication Skills for Work
Technical Free Elective
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
Technical Modules
Choose one of the following electives:
ET0100 Quality & Reliability
ET0103 Client-Server Systems
Stage 3B
ET0612 Medical Informatics &
Telemedicine
ET0614 Medical Imaging &
Image Processing
ET0906 Microcontroller Technology
ET100Z Final Year Project
Technical Free Elective
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
Technical Modules
Choose one of the following electives:
BA0183 Selling & Sales
Management
MS4231 Biostatistics
30
75
75
60
30
75
30
75
75
60
75
75
60
60
30
60
60
Diploma in Clean Energy
Clean energy has been identified by the
Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council
as an emerging industry for R&D support
in Singapore. The EDB has announced that
Singapore will spend S$350 million over five
years to develop the clean energy market
and fund R&D work and create 7000 jobs
in clean energy by 2015. Apart from its
economic importance, clean energy will
help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
protect the environment.
The Diploma in Clean Energy aims to
train competent technologists to meet
the anticipated manpower needs of the
increasingly important clean energy market.
(DCEG)
Presently, Singapore Polytechnic is
collaborating with EDB to undertake
“Clean Energy R&D Test-bedding Platform
(CERT) Project”. The project aims to install
a large-scale photovoltaic (PV) system
in our campus to test and evaluate the
performance of PV system for use
in Singapore.
The School of Electrical & Electronic
Engineering has been actively involved in
clean energy research and development
since 1993. We have the facilities and
capabilities to promote education, research,
and engineering development in
Clean Energy.
The course aims to equip students with
solid technical knowledge and good
practical skills, encompassing a broad scope
of engineering technologies. These range
from Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and
process to the generation and utilisation
of clean energy either as a stand-alone
system or integrating it with the electrical
power network. The course will cover
energy sources from solar photovoltaic,
wind, biomass and fuel cells. Such sources
of clean energy are viable in Singapore and
regional countries.
Industrial Training
Programme (ITP)
Students will also be equipped with
sound process and life skills such as
communication skills, independent life-long
learning, team work, creativity, innovation
and enterprise.
Assessment
Second year students will be attached to a
company during their vacation to gain the
working experience from the industry. This
gives them a good opportunity to pick up
technical knowledge and practical skills not
taught in classrooms. The students will also
learn how to work together with industrial
workers and professionals and acquire
communication skills essential in a
working environment.
Assessment during each year of the
diploma course will be by means of incourse assessments, practical tests and
semestral examinations.
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Career Prospects
Graduates from this course can seek
employment opportunities which exist
widely in government environmental
and energy sectors, power utility, solar
photovoltaic companies, wind energy
companies, fuel cell companies, biomass
manufacturer, small clean energy
businesses, equipment supply companies,
clean energy R&D centres and in
international agencies assisting
developing countries.
With the clean energy market experiencing
robust global growth due to rising energy
demands, oil price hikes, climate change
concerns and technological advances,
prospects for graduates from this course
are bright.
Further Studies
Graduates of this diploma course will be
able to pursue further studies in clean/
renewable energy, electrical, electronics
and computer engineering degree at local
or overseas universities.
They will be given 1.5 to 2 years of
advanced standing for relevant degree
programs at certain universities.
Stage 1B
ET0085 CADD
30
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2)
60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
MS410Z Engineering Mathematics I
60
SP0301 Character Development
30
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
Full-Time Second Year modules
Stage 2A
ET0049 Sensors & Instrumentation
ET0052 Electromagnetic Devices
ET110Z Applications of Clean Energy
ET1101 Photovoltaic Principles
and Materials
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills
MS4205 Engineering Mathematics II (A)
General Elective Module 2
Stage 2B
ET0050 Electrical Installation Design
ET0053 Circuit Theory & Analysis
ET110Z Applications of Clean Energy
ET1100 Sustainable and Clean Energy
75
75
45
45
30
60
30
ET1103 Physics
45
MS4206 Engineering Mathematics II (B) 60
General Elective Module 3
30
Full-Time Third Year modules
Stage 3A
CP4109 Fuel Cells and Biomass Energy
ET0055 Power Distribution &
Electrical Services
ET0056 Power System Analysis
ET0100 Quality and Reliability
ET100Z Final Year Project
LC0314 Communication Skills for Work
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
Stage 3B
ET0060 Power Generation
and Transmission
ET100Z Final Year Project
ET1104 Wind Energy Systems
ET1107 Solar Photovoltaic
System Design
ET1108 Photovoltaic
Manufacturing Process
ET1109 Integration of Clean Energy
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
45
75
75
75
60
30
30
75
60
45
60
60
75
30
75
75
45
45
Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Hours
Common Year 1 modules in the
DASE, DCEG, DEEE and DEC courses
Stage 1A
ET0083 Structured Programming
60
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2)
60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
MS410Z Engineering Mathematics I
60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
Preparing students for the growing clean energy industry.
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The Diploma in Computer Engineering
aims to train technologists who can
design, develop, maintain and implement
computer systems and applications. The
course provides a broad-based coverage
of computers, digital technology and
networking. Students will be able to
select areas of expertise to grow their
interests and knowledge in specific areas of
Computer Engineering.
The course is designed to provide flexibility
in the areas of study. Students may choose
to have a variety of modules providing a
broad coverage of technology areas or
select a particular set of modules to provide
a focused area of expertise. The diversity
will allow students to follow their interests
and choose their own path towards a
successful career in the computer sectors.
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Computers and Information Technology is
a fast-growth area in Singapore. Singapore
has always been in the forefront in the
design, development and implementation
of Computers, Networks and Digital
Technology. With its world-class network
infrastructure and IT base, we are able
to communicate, use and develop areas
(DCPE)
of computers, networks and digital
technology on par with the world. With the
conception of ITR 2015, Wireless@Sg and
the growth of the digital media industries,
there will be a huge demand for trained
personnel skilled in the use of computers,
networks, digital media and processing.
COMMON 1ST YEAR
Electronics / Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
2ND YEAR
First Year: Students are provided with
the necessary foundation in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, Programming
and Mathematics.
Core Modules (Digital Electronics & Programming)
Electronic
Engineering
Computer
&
Applications
Computer
Networking
Security
Multimedia
Technology
choose 4 modules from any of the above groupings
3RD YEAR
Core Modules (Operating Systems, Object Oriented Programming)
Computer
Engineering
Computer
Networking
Security
choose 2 options
Business
The course follows a common first year of
study with the other Engineering diploma
courses in the School of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering. In the second year,
student will choose four additional modules
from a pool in addition to the core modules
of the course. This will allow the student
to have a feel of the different areas of
Computer Engineering or specialise early in
their areas of interest. Third year students
will choose two technology groups for their
areas of specialisation. With this structure,
students can either specialise early in their
course or diversify their areas of knowledge
and skills.
Computer
Gaming
Second Year: Besides a solid grounding
in Digital Electronics, Microcontrollers
and Computer Programming, students
are required to choose four modules.
These modules come from a variety of
topics including Electronic Engineering,
Computer Control, Networking, Security
and Multimedia. Students can either
broaden their knowledge by selecting a
module from each group or concentrate
their studies by selecting modules from only
two groups.
Third Year: In the final year of study,
students will choose two options of study.
Each option consists of three modules
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which will provide an in-depth coverage
of content and hands-on experience.
The options offered are in the areas of
Computer Engineering, Networking,
Computer Security, Computer Gaming
and Business. By judicial selection of the
options, students will be able to specialise
in Computer Engineering, Computer
Networking, Networking and Security,
Computer & Games development or in
Computer Business studies.
There are five main options offered in
the course. Each option is supported by a
corresponding elective module in Year 2.
The options offered are:
• Computer Engineering
Modules included in this specialisation are
analog and digital systems and devices,
interfacing, advanced programming
techniques, microprocessor systems and
higher mathematics.
• Computer Networking
Students will study a broad range of
topics from infrastructure, LANs and
WAN implementations, TCP / IP, wired
and wireless network implementation
and network management.
• Security
Topics covered include networks and
protocols, computer vulnerabilities,
security systems and firewalls. This
option is best paired with the Computer
Networking group.
• Computer Gaming
Students are introduced to computer
graphics and multimedia techniques.
In year 3 modules, they will learn how
to develop and manage computer
gaming systems for PCs as well as
mobile platforms.
• Business Studies
This group is targeted for students who
wish to diversify from the engineering
fields and wish to pursue careers in
the marketing and commercial sectors
of the computer engineering fields.
The option will tutor students to be
aware of business trends, marketing
strategies and methods of sales and
communication skills required for the
computer business sectors.
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General Elective Modules
In addition to the mainstream technical
modules, students will do several general
elective modules throughout the course.
These modules prepare them to take on
challenges in their career by equipping
them with the necessary skills in problem
solving and life-long learning. These are
modules offered outside School of EEE’s
curriculum so that they can benefit from a
cross disciplinary curriculum.
Assessments
Assessment during each year of the
diploma will be by means of in-course
assessments, practical tests and semestral
examinations. Students will participate in
collaborative learning projects which will
teach them to look outside their scope of
studies. These are implemented as Project
Based Independent Learning projects.
Career Prospects
There is a demand for trained computer
engineering personnel both the Information
Technology sectors as well as in all
industries, businesses and establishments.
Graduates will be able to develop careers as
computer engineering assistants, computer
technologists, computer networking
administrators and implementers. They
will also be able to work in the digital
media sectors as technological assistants
as well as in the business sectors. There
will thus be ample career opportunities for
them as they will be able to recommend,
install, manage and maintain such
computer and digital systems in addition
to providing the necessary support to bring
Singapore forward as a global hub for Info
communication services.
Further Studies
In addition to attaining the Diploma,
graduates can choose to sit for Industry
Certification (e.g. CCNA, MSCA, LPIC,
CWNA, A+, Java), which will further
enhance their value as computer
engineering and/or network and
security professionals.
The prospects for further studies are also
very good. They can choose to pursue a
degree in Computer Engineering, Computer
Systems Technology, Networking or
Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Hours
Stage 1A
ET0083 Structured Programming
60
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
(Semester 2) 60
LC131Z Teamwork & Comms Skills
30
*MS5145Mathematics I(A)
60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1) 30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
Stage 1B
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics
60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1)
30
(Semester 2)
60
*ET0700 Program Design
30
LC131Z Teamwork & Comms Skills
30
*MS5146Mathematics I(B)
60
SP0301 Character Development
30
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1)
30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2)
30
* Modules which are different from DASE,
DCEG, DEEE and DEC courses
Full-Time Second Year
Stage 2A
ET0701 Data Structures
ET0513 Data Communications
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills
MS5245 Mathematics II (A)
Elective Group 1 Module 1
Elective Group 1 Module 2
General Elective Module 2
30
75
30
60
75
75
30
Stage 2B
ET0713 Algorithms
ET0906 Microcontroller Technology
LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation
MS5246 Mathematics II(B)
Elective Group 2 Module 1
Elective Group 2 Module 2
General Elective Module 3
30
75
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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
PROGRAMME
Electives for Stage 2
ET0010 Computer Networking
ET0011 Computer Interfacing
ET0012 Network Infrastructure
ET0015 Server Management
ET0091 Analog Systems
ET0092 Logic Design
ET0150 Embedded Systems
ET0521 Network Vulnerabilities and
Security Tools
ET0704 Computer Graphics
ET0705 Computer Animation
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Full-Time Third Year
Stage 3A
ET0706 Object Oriented Programming
ET100Z Final Year Project
Option 1-1
Option 1-2
Option 1-3
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
Stage 3B
ET0023 Operating Systems
ET100Z Final Year Project
Option 2-1
Option 2-2
Option 2-3
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1)
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OPTIONS
Computer Engineering Group
ET0707 Advanced Programming
ET0708 Microprocessor Systems
& Programming
MS5380 Higher Mathematics
Computer Networking Group
ET0019 Wireless Networking
ET0026 Network Management
ET0030 TCP / IP
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Security Group
ET0522 Network Security Systems
75
ET0531 Firewall Technologies
75
ET0709 Network Analysis and Forensics 75
Computer Gaming Group
ET0710 Computer Gaming Systems
ET0711 Mobile Game Development ET0712 Multimedia Technologies Business Group
BA0183 Selling & Sales Management BA0289 Fundamentals of Marketing LC0322 Communication Skills for
Sales & Marketing 75
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Diploma in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering (DEEE)
The Diploma in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (DEEE) course aims to train
technologists with a broad-based electrical
and electronic engineering education.
This will prepare the course graduates
for careers in a wide range of electrical
and electronic industries. The course
will also prepare graduates for business
development and imbue them with a spirit
of entrepreneurship, as there is a huge
potential for new services and applications
in this sector of the industry.
The big advantage of this course is
that it offers students flexibility in
choosing their choice of modules and
specialisation from the full range of
modules offered in the electrical and
electronic engineering spectrum.
The great diversity of technologies on
offer will allow students to follow their
passion, encourage independent thinking
and learning, and promote innovation and
enterprise. Students can choose to shape
and build their own curriculum according to
their own interests and abilities.
This course provides them with a judicious
balance between the depth and breadth
of knowledge in electrical and electronic
engineering. With this, they will benefit
from the comprehensive training needed to
succeed in a knowledge-based economy.
First Year: Students will be exposed to
basic electrical and electronic engineering.
Second Year: Students can do a double
specialisation in any two options, out of the
following four technical options:
• Aerospace Engineering Option
• Biomedical Engineering Option
• Electrical Engineering Option
• Electronic Engineering Option
Third Year: Students can choose any two
options from the nine options of electives
on offer for them to further their choice
of specialisation, provided they meet the
required prerequisites. Students can also
choose a new option in Business and
Design, to prepare them for possible careers
in business development, entrepreneurship,
design and innovation. The nine elective
options are:
• Aerospace Engineering Option†
• Biomedical Engineering Option
• Control Engineering Option
• Power Engineering Option
• Communication Engineering Option
• Computer Engineering Option
• Microelectronics Option
• Business Option
• Design Option
† Only for students who have chosen
Electronic and Aerospace Options in Year 2.
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COMMON FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
Aerospace
Engineering
Option
Biomedical
Engineering
Option
Electrical
Engineering
Option
Electronic
Engineering
Option
THIRD YEAR
Aerospace
Engineering
Option
Biomedical
Engineering
Option
Power
Engineering
Option
Students will have lectures, tutorials,
practical computer sessions, laboratory
sessions and projects throughout the
three years of study. They will take part in
an Industrial Training Programme for 10
weeks on attachment to accompany from
the wide range of electrical and electronic
related companies. In their final year, they
will have the opportunity to apply their
knowledge in design and implementation
by carrying out a project.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Added Advantage: Students will also
have the choice of opting for the other
diplomas offered by the School of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, namely
Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (DASE)
or Diploma in Electronics, Computer and
Communications Engineering (DECC) or
Diploma in Bioelectronics (DBE) after their
first year of studies. This is subject to their
academic performance in the first year
and dependent on their choice of diploma.
This course is hence ideal for them, if they
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Control
Engineering
Option
Computer
Engineering
Option
Communication
Engineering
Option
are still undecided after their ‘O’ level
examinations, and wish to be able
to exercise greater choice, or wish to
specialise only after the first year of the
diploma course.
Diploma-Plus Programmes
Full-time students can also vie to do
Diploma-Plus programmes on top of their
normal diploma courses. This is in line
with the aim to provide an ability driven
education. The programmes available to
them at this moment are:
• Certificate in Industrial Control
(CIC) Course
• Certificate in Industrial Electronics
(CIE) Course
• Certificate in Engineering Mathematics
(CEM) Course
Assessment
Assessment during each year of the
diploma course will be by means of incourse assessments, practical tests and
semestral examinations.
MicroElectronics
Option
Business
Option
Design
Option
Career Prospects
Graduates can find employment in a wide
range of the industrial sectors covering
Aerospace, Biomedical, Communications,
Computer, Electrical, Control, and
Microelectronics Engineering depending
on their choice. They can work as Electronic
Engineers, Communications Engineers,
Computer Engineers, Electrical Engineers,
Control Engineers, Test Engineers,
Design Engineers or Sales and Marketing
Engineers.
Further Studies
Graduates with good results will be able to
obtain admission to Electrical and Electronic
Engineering degree courses at local
universities to further their education. Many
overseas universities, for example those in
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and
US also offer degree courses in the areas of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
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Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Hours
Common Year 1 modules in the
DASE, DCEG, DEEE and DEC courses
Stage 1A
ET0083 Structured Programming 60
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics 60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1) 30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2) 60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills 30
MS410Z Engineering Mathematics I 60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1) 30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2) 30
Stage 1B
ET0085 CADD 30
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics 60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1) 30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2) 60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills
30
SP0301 Character Development 30
MS410Z Engineering Mathematics I 60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1) 30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2) 30
Full-Time Second Year
Stage 2A
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills 30
MS4205 Engineering Mathematics II (A) 60
General Elective Module 2 30
Technical Module 1
Technical Module 2
Technical Module 3
Technical Module 4
Stage 2B
ET0900 Design & Innovation Project 30
MS4206 Engineering Mathematics II (B) 60
General Elective Module 3 30
Technical Module 5
Technical Module 6
Technical Module 7
Technical Module 8
Technical Modules in the
Second Year
Technical Electives in the Third Year
Choose any two of the following options
of technical modules:
Aerospace Engineering Option
ET0421 Aircraft Materials &
Maintenance Practices 75
ET0422 Physics 75
ET0423 Aircraft Electrical Fundamentals 75
ET0429 Aircraft Servomechanisms
and Electronics 75
Biomedical Engineering Option
ET0603 Biomedical Instrumentation ET0604 Anatomy & Physiology ET0606 Introduction to
Biomedical Engineering MM0233Biomechanics &
Rehabilitation Engineering Electrical Engineering Option
ET0049 Sensors & Instrumentation ET0050 Electrical Installation Design ET0052 Electromagnetic Devices ET0053 Circuit Theory & Analysis 75
75
75
60
75
75
75
75
Electronic Engineering Option
ET0087 Analog Communications System 75
ET0088 Circuit Analysis* 75
ET0513 Data Communications** 75
ET0905 Object-Oriented Programming 60
ET0906 Microcontroller Technology 75
* For students also doing Electronic and
Aerospace Engineering modules.
** For students also doing Electronic and
Biomedical or Electrical modules.
Full-Time Third Year
Stage 3A
ET100Z Final Year Project 60
LC0314 Communication Skills for Work 30
(Semester 2 and for students not
doing Design Option only)
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1) 30
Technical Elective 1
Technical Elective 2
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 4
Stage 3B
ET100Z Final Year Project 60
LC0314 Communication Skills for Work 30
(Semester 2 and for students not
doing Design Option only)
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1) 30
Technical Elective 5
Technical Elective 6
Technical Elective 7
Technical Elective 8
Choose any two of the following options
of electives provided the prerequisites
are met. For example, to choose any
of the engineering option, students
must have done modules from the same
engineering option in their second year.
Students do not require any prerequisites
to do the Business, Design and
Microelectronics options.
Aerospace Engineering Option
ET0427 Aircraft Automatic Flight and
Electronic Systems ET0428 Aircraft Electrical Systems MM0251Aeronautical
Engineering Science MM0840Human Factors Biomedical Engineering Option
ET0609 Biomedical Signal
Processing & Analysis ET0610 Biomedical Equipment
& Practices ET0612 Medical Informatics
& Telemedicine ET0614 Medical Imaging &
Image Processing Business Option
BA0289 Fundamentals of Marketing BA0164 Business to Business Marketing BA0183 Selling & Sales Management LC0322 Communication Skills for
Sales and Marketing Control Engineering Option
ET0048 Systems & Control ET0059 Computer Control Systems ET0061 Intelligent Systems ET0907 Network Control Applications Power Engineering Option
ET0055 Power Distribution &
Electrical Services ET0056 Power System Analysis ET0060 Power Generation
& Transmission ET0064 Power Electronics & Drives Communication Engineering Option
ET0096 Digital Signal Processing ET0097 Digital Communications ET0130 Networks & Protocols ET0153 Satellite &
Optical Communication
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Computer Engineering Option
ET0023 Operating Systems 75
ET0103 Client-Server Systems 75
ET0104 Embedded Computer Systems 75
ET0525 Mobile Application Development 75
Microelectronics Option
ET0099 IC Testing ET0100 Quality & Reliability ET0101 IC Design ET0102 Wafer Fabrication Design Option
ET0901 Design Techniques and Skills ET0902 Product Design and
Development I ET0903 Product Design and
Development II ET0904 Productisation Project
LC0321 Communication Skills
for Entrepreneurs Stage 2B
ET0050 Electrical Installation Design ET0053 Circuit Theory & Analysis MS410Z Engineering Mathematics I 75
75
60
Evenings-Only Third Year (3EO)
75
75
75
75
Stage 3A
ET0049 Sensors & Instrumentation 75
ET0906 Microcontroller Technology 75
MS4205 Engineering Mathematics II(A) 60
60
Stage 3B
ET0087 Analog Communications System 75
MS4206 Engineering Mathematics II(B) 60
60
60
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30
Evenings-Only First Year (1EO)
Evenings-Only Third Year
(3EO Direct Entry)
Stage 3A
(same as 3EO)
Stage 3B
ET0053 Circuit Theory & Analysis 75
ET0087 Analog Communications System 75
MS4206 Engineering Mathematics II(B) 60
Stage 1A
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering ET081Z Digital Electronics MS460Z Engineering Mathematics I(A) 90
60
30
Stage 1B
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering ET081Z Digital Electronics ET1000 Introduction to Engineering I MS460Z Engineering Mathematics I(A) 90
60
30
30
Evenings-Only Fourth Year (4EO)
Stage 4A
ET0048 Systems & Control 75
ET0061 Intelligent Systems 75
ET0905 Object-Oriented Programming 60
Stage 4B
ET0052 Electromagnetic Devices 75
ET0060 Power Generation & Transmission75
Evenings-Only Fifth Year (5EO)
Stage 5A
ET0055 Power Distribution &
Electrical Services ET0056 Power System Analysis ET0068 Final Year Project (EO) LC0314 Communication Skills for Work 75
75
30
30
Stage 5B
ET0059 Computer Control Systems 75
ET0064 Power Electronics & Drives 75
ET0907 Network Control Applications 60
Evenings-Only Second Year (2EO)
Stage 2A
ET0083 Structured Programming ET0085 CADD ET1001 Introduction to Engineering II LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills 60
30
30
30
30
Stage 2B
ET0050 Electrical Installation Design ET0053 Circuit Theory & Analysis MS4707 Engineering Mathematics I(B) 75
75
60
Diploma in Electronics and
Communication Engineering
Evenings-Only Second Year
(2EO Direct Entry)
Stage 2A
ET0083 Structured Programming ET0085 CADD ET1001 Introduction to Engineering II LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills MS410Z Engineering Mathematics I 142
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(DEC)
– Formerly known as Diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communication Engineering (DECC)
This diploma course prepares students
for careers in the electronics industry.
Singapore has developed a strong
electronics industry over the last 30 years.
Electronics has always been a major
contributor to the Singapore’s economy.
Electronic companies have been investing
many billions of dollars in Singapore every
year. For example, in 2006, electronics
attracted 37% of the total foreign
investments in Singapore. Due to this huge
investment commitment, the Singapore
Economic Development Board (EDB)
expects at least 9,000 new engineering,
technicians and managerial jobs to be
created in the Electronics industry over the
next 4 years.
SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Besides electronic companies, nonelectronic companies which rely on
electronic systems for their operations such
as banks, airports, SAF, PSA and SMRT also
employ electronics graduates. The demand
for DEC graduates is therefore evident.
The first two years of the course is broadbased, covering the fundamentals of
electronics, telecommunications and
computer technology. This builds a firm
foundation for subsequent specialisation in
the final year.
In the final year, full-time students can opt
for one of the following options:
• Microelectronics
This option deals with the design,
fabrication, testing and application of
integrated circuits (ICs) which are the
basic components used in making various
electronic products such as computers,
mobile phones, etc. Topics taught include
IC design and testing, wafer fabrication
technology, quality and reliability.
• Telecommunications
This option covers the processing
and transmission of information from
one point to another. Topics taught
include digital signal processing, digital
communications, networks and protocols,
satellite & optical communication.
Throughout the course, lectures are
supported by practical and tutorial sessions.
The latter gives students the opportunity
to discuss topics in more detail in groups
or to work individually. Active participation
is encouraged to enable students to
develop their communication skills
and self- confidence.
Exemptions from some modules may be
given to ‘A’ level holders who wish to enrol
on either full-time or part-time basis. Higher
Nitec (formerly known as ITC) holders,
who gain direct entry into second year of
the full-time course or third year of the
part-time course, are expected to have a
good grasp of calculus. Those lacking this
prerequisite may take a longer time to
complete the course.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Industrial Training
Programme (ITP)
In the second year of the full-time course,
students will be attached to a company
during the vacation. This gives students a
taste of the working world, and also the
opportunity to pick up skills not taught in
classrooms. Students will also learn how
to relate to working adults, and acquire
communication skills essential in a
working environment.
Diploma-Plus Programmes
Selected students can take up one of the
following certificate programmes while
studying for their diploma. This means you
can graduate with a Diploma and
a Certificate.
• Certificate in Engineering Mathematics
• Certificate in Industrial Electronics
• Certificate in Industrial Control
The Certificate in Engineering
Mathematics (CEM) is a value-added
programme offered to selected students
when they enrol for the DEC course. It
aims to stretch the potential of these
more academically able students. This
programme is particularly useful for
students who intend to go for further
studies in engineering. Besides taking the
normal DEC Maths modules (Engineering
Maths 1, Maths 2A and Maths 2B), these
CEM students will take 6 additional Maths
modules spread over 5 semesters: Calculus
I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Linear Algebra,
Differential Equations and Probability
& Statistics.
The Certificate in Industrial Electronics
(CIE) is a value-added programme offered
to selected students after they enrol for
the DEC course. Students from various
diplomas within the School of Electrical
& Electronic Engineering come together
and work on electrical and electronic
engineering problems. The projects require
students to apply knowledge gained from
various diploma modules. The projects
have strong elements of conceptualisation,
design, implementation and operation.
The Certificate in Industrial Control
(CIC) is a value-added programme offered
to selected students after they enrol for
the DEC course. CIC aims to provide
students with good understanding and
thinking skills in the area of automation
and control technology. They will apply the
knowledge to design, build and commission
manufacturing plants.
Enrichment Modules
Selected students can also enrol for one or
more of the following enrichment modules:
LC2012 Business Chinese
Foreign Language Modules
MS5301 Higher Engineering Mathematics
Assessment
Assessment during each year of the
diploma course will be by means of
in-course assessments, practical tests
and examinations.
Career Prospects
The Singapore Economic Development
Board (EDB) aims to develop Singapore
into a world-class electronics hub for
manufacturing solutions and high
value-added components for the global
market. Prospects are therefore excellent
for graduates from this course. Besides
electronic companies, graduates can
also work in organisations whose main
business is not electronics, but which rely
on electronic systems for their operation.
Examples of such organisations are banks,
government and statutory boards, airports
and seaports.
Further Studies
Graduates can also pursue higher
qualifications through undergraduate
studies in Electronic Engineering. They will
be eligible for admission to the second year
of the Electrical & Electronic Engineering
course at the Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) and the National University
of Singapore (NUS). In addition, almost
all the universities in United Kingdom and
Australia accept DEC graduates directly
into the second year of a three-year degree
programme, or directly into the third year
of a four-year degree programme.
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Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Hours
Common Year 1 modules in the
DASE, DCEG, DEEE and DEC courses
Stage 1A
ET0083 Structured Programming 60
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering*
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics* 60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1) 30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2) 60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills 30
MS510Z Engineering Mathematics 1 60
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (Semester 1) 30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2) 30
* ITC or Higher Nitec holders from the
Electronics or Electrical courses are given
automatic exemption from ET080Z and
ET081Z
Stage 1B
ET0085 CADD 30
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering*
97.5
ET081Z Digital Electronics* 60
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 1) 30
ET101Z Introduction to Engineering
(Semester 2) 60
LC131Z Teamwork &
Communication Skills 30
MS510Z Engineering Mathematics
60
SP0301 Character Development 30
SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action (semester 1) 30
General Elective Module 1
(Semester 2) 30
* ITC or Higher Nitec holders from the
Electronics or Electrical courses are given
automatic exemption from ET080Z and
ET081Z
Full-Time Second Year (2FT)
Stage 2A
ET0087 Analog Communication Systems 75
ET0088 Circuit Analysis 75
ET0513 Data Communication Systems 75
ET0905 Object-Oriented Programming 60
MS5205 Mathematics 2A 60
General Elective Module 2
30
Stage 2B
ET0091 Analog Systems 75
ET0092 Logic Design 75
ET0094 Project 2
45
ET0906 Microcontroller Technology 75
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills 30
MS5206 Mathematics 2B 60
General Elective Module 3 30
Full-Time Second Year
(2FT direct entry)
Higher Nitec Direct Entry Intake
Stage 2A (Semester 1)
ET0083 Structured Programming 60
ET0087 Analog Communication Systems 75
ET0088 Circuit Analysis 75
ET0513 Data Communication Systems 75
MS5205 Mathematics 2A 60
Stage 2B (Semester 2)
ET0085 CADD ET0092 Logic Design ET0905 Object-Oriented Programming LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation MS5206 Mathematics 2B General Elective Module Singapore Poly technic Prospectus 20 0 8/20 09
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BA9017 Technopreneurship ET0097 Digital Communications ET0130 Networks and Protocols ET100Z Final Year Project
General Elective Module
(Semester 1) Technical Elective 3A 30
75
75
60
30
75
Technical Elective 3A
Choose one of the following:
ET0101 IC Design
ET0102 Wafer Fabrication
ET0524 Mobile Communication Systems
Stage 3B
ET0096 Digital Signal Processing 75
ET0153 Satellite & Optical Communication75
ET100Z Final Year Project
60
LC0314 Communication Skills for Work 30
General Elective Module
(Semester 1) 30
Technical Elective 3B 75
* When promoted to the final-year (3FT),
direct entry students will follow the same
course as other 3FT students.
Technical Elective 3B
Choose one of the following:
ET0100 Quality & Reliability
ET0103 Client-Server Systems
ET0152 RF Fundamentals & Measurements
Full-Time Third Year (3FT)
Evenings-Only First Year (1EO)
MICROELECTRONICS OPTION
Stage 1A
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
ET081Z Digital Electronics
MS560Z Engineering Mathematics 1A 90
60
30
Stage 1B
ET080Z Principles of Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
ET081Z Digital Electronics
ET1000 Introduction to Engineering I MS560Z Engineering Mathematics 1A 90
60
30
30
Stage 3A
BA9017 Technopreneurship ET0099 IC Testing ET0100 Quality & Reliability ET100Z Final Year Project
General Elective Module
(Semester 1) Technical Elective 3A 30
75
75
60
30
75
Technical Elective 3A
Choose one of the following:
ET0096 Digital Signal Processing
ET0153 Satellite & Optical Communication
ET0416 EMI/EMC
Stage 3B
ET0101 IC Design ET0102 Wafer Fabrication
ET100Z Project LC0314 Communication Skills for Work General Elective Module
(Semester 1) Technical Elective 3B Technical Elective 3B
Choose one of the following:
ET0097 Digital Communications
ET0112 Biomedical Microdevices
ET0130 Networks and Protocols
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75
60
30
60
30
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPTION
75
75
60
30
30
75
Evenings-Only Second Year (2EO)
Stage 2A
ET0085 CADD ET1001 Introduction to Engineering II LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills MS5707 Engineering Mathematics 1B 30
30
30
60
Stage 2B
ET0091 Analog Systems 75
ET0094 Project 2
45
LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation 30
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Evenings-Only Second Year
(2EO Direct Entry)
Higher Nitec Holders Direct Entry Only
Stage 2A
ET0085 CADD ET0069 Circuit Simulation
LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills MS510Z Engineering Mathematics 1 30
30
30
60
Stage 2B
ET0091 Analog Systems ET0094 Project 2
LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation MS510Z Engineering Mathematics 1 75
45
30
60
Evenings-Only Third Year (3EO)
Stage 3A
ET0083 Structured Programming 60
ET0087 Analog Communication Systems 75
ET0513 Data Communication Systems 75
Stage 3B
ET0092 Logic Design ET0906 Microcontroller Technology MS5206 Mathematics 2B (Broadband and Security Services / Web Technology and Services
75
75
60
Evenings-Only Third Year
(3EO Direct Entry)
Higher Nitec Holders Direct Entry Only
Stage 3A
ET0083 Structured Programming 60
ET0087 Analog Communication Systems 75
ET0513 Data Communication Systems 75
Stage 3B
ET0085 CADD ET0092 Logic Design LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation MS5206 Mathematics 2B 30
75
30
60
Evenings-Only Fourth Year (4EO)
Stage 4A
ET0088 Circuit Analysis 75
ET0905 Object-Oriented Programming 60
MS5205 Mathematics 2A 60
Stage 4B
ET0101 IC Design 75
ET0104 Embedded Computer Systems 75
Evenings-Only Fifth Year (5EO)
Stage 5A
ET0130 Networks & Protocols ET0097 Digital Communications ET0118 Project 3
Stage 5B
BA9017 Technopreneurship ET0096 Digital Signal Processing ET0153 Satellite &
Optical Communication LC0314 Communication Skills for Work Diploma in Information Communication
Technology (DICT)
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)
Jointly offered by the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the School of Media
and Info-Communications Technology
Do you want more exciting services
from 3.5G phones besides watching
TV on your mobile phone?
Do you want to know how to defend
your computers against hackers?
Do you want to start off your online
business at home even before
you graduate?
Do you want to know how your
broadband internet works?
If your answers are YES, you can start
right here!
Within the span of a decade, the use of
the Internet, broadband network access
devices, laptop computers, mobile phones,
PDAs and other wireless communication
devices has grown exponentially. The lifestyle
changes resulting from the convergence
of information and telecommunication
technologies, has led to a growing demand
for information communications (infocomm)
professionals to be trained in the areas of
broadband and wireless communications,
network security, web services for ebusiness solutions, entertainment delivery
and digital exchange management.
The Diploma in Information Communication
Technology aims to produce innovative
Infocomm technologists well-versed in
the areas of broadband communication,
wireless communication, network risks and
securities, server management, Internet
web design and web services. The course
has been designed in close consultation
with, and based on feedback from
industry partners, to meet the manpower
requirements of key growth areas within
the Infocomm industry.
First Year: The first year has been designed
as an Infocomm familiarisation course,
specially for students new to the field of
Infocomm. They will learn the fundamentals
in a fun and enjoyable manner over two
semesters, thereby building self-confidence
for the next two years of the course.
Students will attend lectures, tutorials,
practical computer sessions, laboratory
sessions, and carry out projects throughout
the three years
of study.
Second and Third Year: Students will
specialise in one of the two options offered:
• Broadband and Security Services Option
This option prepares students to
contribute to the growing deployment of
broadband network infrastructure (both
wired and wireless), telecommunication
services, and the concern of security
issues in Infocomm deployments.
They will learn the various broadband
technologies (WAN and LAN) and
services so that they can understand the
issues related to network integration.
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• Web Technology and
Services Option
This option will address the growing
demand of interactive web services
deployment in businesses. It will train
students to leverage on Internet and
related technologies to bring e-services
and digital content to end users. Student
will learn to be the architect and
developer of web services systems that
connect businesses and people seamlessly
across the Internet.
Assessments
Assessment during each year of the
diploma course will be by means of incourse assessments, projects, practical tests
and semestral examinations.
Industrial Training Programme
and Project
Students will have the opportunity to
integrate and apply their knowledge in
design and implementation to complete a
major final year project. Students will also
be able to gain industrial experience on an
Industrial Training Programme to a local or
overseas industrial/business organisation
during the second year vacation. This is a
good opportunity for students to pick up
new knowledge and skills not taught in
classrooms, and to acquire communication
skills essential in a working environment.
General Elective Modules
Students will be required to complete four
general elective modules which are outside
their field of study. These modules serve
to broaden the SP educational experience
and to provide students with opportunities
for interacting with students with different
perspectives, backgrounds and areas
of study.
Applying knowledge and skills to high-tech projects.
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The DICT course prepares students to
acquire a strong foundation in technical
training and also a range of crossdisciplinary modules. This will enable
them to develop a set of essential life skills
for their future career development and
progression. Where possible, they will work
together with other students from different
courses within the School on projects. This
will be their opportunity to further acquire
cross-disciplinary training to enable them
to apply problem-solving skills, to develop
their talents, and to learn to work in teams.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Diploma-Plus Programmes
First year students with good GCE ‘O’ level
results and good grades in Elementary
Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
will be offered the Diploma Plus Certificate
in Engineering Mathematics Programme.
Students graduating with this Diploma
Plus certificate will be granted extra
module exemption in Basic Engineering
Mathematics / Mathematics I / Foundation
Mathematics when they embark on degree
programmes with NTU or NUS.
Scholarships
ST Telemedia has given its endorsement
for this diploma course. For the past four
years, it has been providing scholarships /
bursaries to promising DICT students who
aspire to work as Infocomm technologists.
Career Prospects
Is there a place for Infocomm professionals
in the changing economic landscape
in Singapore and Asia? The answer is a
definite YES! Singapore is re-positioning
itself as a business hub supported by
high quality infrastructure and services.
Infocomm professionals are required to
provide sound technical advice, support
and services to maintain the high quality
infrastructure essential for businesses
located in Singapore and beyond.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his
budget speech on 17 February 2006,
announced that Singapore will develop
a new national broadband network
that will be significantly faster than the
current. This development will transform
our perception and use of infocomm. It
is expected that 50% of the network will
be rolled out by 2009 and the complete
broadband network by 2012. This
development will bring about great career
opportunities for DICT graduates who are
trained in various broadband technologies
and network integration.
On June 2006, a new infocomm masterplan
“Intelligent Nation 2015” (or iN2015)
was launched with a vision to build “An
Intelligent Nation, a Global City, powered
by Infocomm”. The targets set for
iN2015 are:
• No. 1 in the world in harnessing
infocomm to add value to the economy
and society
• Two-fold increase in value-added of
infocomm industry to S$26 billion
• Three-fold increase in infocomm export
revenue to S$60 billion
• 80, 000 additional jobs
• 90% of homes using broadband
• 100% computer ownership in homes
with school-going children.
There will be many job opportunities in
Singapore for future DICT graduates. Visit
http://www.in2015.sg for more information.
The Broadband and Security Services and
Web Technology and Services options will
prepare students to contribute key growth
areas in the Infocomm industry. With the
Diploma in Information Communication
Technology, graduates can find
employment in:
• Hardware retail services as technical
support executives or network
sales engineers,
• Telecommunication services as
network engineers, network
integration consultants, server systems
administrators, data centre managers,
network specialists, operation engineers,
• IT services as service developers /
providers for electronic business systems,
web portals, web applications and
services, network security consultants,
risk management consultants and security
application specialists.
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Further Studies
Graduates with good results will be able
to obtain admission to degree courses at
local universities to further their education.
A number of universities in Australia, New
Zealand, UK and US also offer degree
courses in the areas of Information
Technology, Software Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Communication
Engineering and Telecommunication
Engineering. Many of these universities
have recognised this diploma as an entry
requirement to their degree courses.
On 3 March 2006, it was also announced
that an extra 100 scholarships worth
S$30 million will be offered by IDA to
boost the strength of Singapore’s skilled
infocomm manpower to compete in
the vibrant infocomm industry. Welldeserving DICT graduates will be able to
apply for IDA scholarships to further their
infocomm education.
Course Modules
Full-Time First Year
Full-Time Third Year
BROADBAND AND SECURITY
SERVICES OPTION
BROADBAND AND SECURITY
SERVICES OPTION
Stage 2A
ET0130 Networks & Protocols 75
ET0521 Network Vulnerabilities &
Security Tools 75
ET0522 Network Security Systems
75
LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation 30
MS5225 Mathematics II(A)
60
General Elective Module 2 30
Stage 2B
ET0523 Wireless Technologies 75
ET0524 Mobile Communication Systems 75
MS5226 Mathematics II(B)
60
ST3231 Network Server Management 90
General Elective Module 3
30
Stage 3A
ET0026 Network Management 75
ET0141 Broadband Communications 75
ET0156 IP Telephony 75
ET053Z Final Year Project (year-long) 90
LC0334 Communication Skills for Work 45
General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1) 30
WEB TECHNOLOGY AND
SERVICES OPTION
Stage 2A
ET0525 Mobile Applications Development 75
LC0303 Report Writing & Presentation 30
MS5225 Mathematics II(A)
60
ST3231 Network Server Management 90
ST3236 Game Development for WWW 90
General Elective Module 2 30
75
75
30
60
Stage 2B
MS5226 Mathematics II(B)
ST3233 Database Management System ST3235 Server Side Development ST3237 Internet Client Development ST3238 Introduction to
Web Graphic Design
General Elective Module 3
30
90
Second Year Vacation
IS1006 Industrial Training Programme
Hours
Stage 1A
ET0001 Networking Essentials ET0511 Fundamental Electronics LC0318 Critical Reasoning Skills MS5125 Mathematics I(A) SP0302 Innovation, Design & Enterprise
in Action ST3103 Java Programming General Elective Module I
(Semester 2) Stage 1B
ET0512 Computer Hardware &
System Operation ET0513 Data Communication Systems LC0306 Oral Communication
MS5126 Mathematics I(B) SP0301 Character Development ST3104 Web Publishing General Elective Module1
(Semester 2) Full-Time Second Year
30
60
90
90
75
30
30
Stage 3B
BA9017 Technopreneurship ET0531 Firewall Technologies ET053Z Final Year Project (year-long) LC0322 Communication Skills for
Sales & Marketing ST3237 Internet Client Development General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1) 30
75
90
75
75
30
WEB TECHNOLOGY AND
SERVICES OPTION
Stage 3A
ET0521 Network Vulnerabilities &
Security Tools LC0334 Communication Skills for Work ST331Z Final Year Project (year-long) ST3371 Web Services Development 7
ST3372 Web Server Management General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1) Stage 3B
BA9017 Technopreneurship ET0130 Networks & Protocols ET0522 Network Security Systems LC0322 Communication Skills for
Sales & Marketing ST331Z Final Year Project (year-long) General Elective Module 4
(Semester 1) 90
45
90
5
75
30
30
75
75
75
90
30
75
75
30
60
30
60
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Advanced Diploma in
Building Automation and Services
The increasing use of intelligence in
new commercial and residential buildings
has created an increasing demand for
technologists capable of utilising the
latest knowledge in Building Automation
and Services.
This course is designed to provide a path
for diploma graduates to update and
upgrade themselves in the fields of building
automation and building services, and to
alleviate the need of the building industry
for better-trained technologists to cater
to the ever-increasing sophistication in
buildings demanded by the market.
Special Features
• This course is restructured to use
Information Technology and Internet for
learning and course delivery.
• Students will be able to interact with
lecturers through Internet from the office,
home, or even from abroad. (Applicants
are expected to have access to Internet)
• They need only attend classes for
tutorials, some lectures and laboratories.
• The course curriculum has been
revamped so that it can be completed
over a period of one year.
• Advanced Diploma Graduates receive
advanced standing for admission to
degree courses at several universities on a
case-by-case basis.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
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Course Modules
(ABAS)
Career Prospects
Graduates of this Advanced Diploma can
find employment in building industries, and
research and development, maintenance,
marketing and servicing organisations
relating to the building industries. The
qualification equips them for positions
such as engineering assistants, supervisors,
senior technical officers and
management executives.
Course Assessment
Assessment in most of the modules will
take the form of incourse assessments
(40%) and a semestral examination (60%).
Assessment in the remaining modules is
100% in-course assessment without any
semestral examination.
Course Duration
This is a one-year-long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance three to
four times per week (up to 12 hours per
week inclusive of e-learning). The course
must be completed in not more than
four years.
Course Structure
There are 9 modules representing 480
hours of course work spread over about
one year. An additional 60 hours will also
be allocated to project / dissertation work
which is a year-long module.
Year One
Semester 1
EE9118 Dynamics and Control
ET030Z Project or Dissertation (year-long)
ET0310 Power Distribution System
in Buildings
MM0600Air-conditioning Systems
Design & Operation
MS4940 Engineering Mathematics
Semester 2
ET0301 Computer Programming
with Applications
ET0311 Building Automation Systems
ET0312 Electrical Services Design
ETxxxx One Elective Module from
Group Y1S2
Vacation Break
EE9119 Engineering Management
Group Y1S2 modules
Core modules of Advanced Diplomas, APCI,
APSE and APEIA, which are offered in
Semester 2.
SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Advanced Diploma in
Electronic Systems (AES)
The course is designed to give diploma
holders in Electrical or Electronic or
equivalent engineering courses an
opportunity to expand and deepen
their knowledge and skills in Electronic
Systems. For those working in the industry,
it will enhance their competence and
capability in the design of interfacing
techniques and modern digital systems,
data communications, marketing and
business management. The modules
impart theoretical knowledge at a higher
level, combined with more laboratory
based modules that will enable students
to achieve advanced education in topics
such as telecommunications, control, data
communications, signal processing and
interfacing techniques.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Special Features
Assessment in most of the modules will
take the form of incourse assessments and
a semestral examination. Assessment in
the remaining modules is 100% in-course
assessments without any
semestral examination.
• The course gives a broad treatment of
electronic systems fundamentals with
more laboratory-based modules to
enhance the practical knowledge.
• Throughout the course, attention is also
given to skills development through
projects, team work, presentations and
report writing.
• The curriculum will also allow students
who wish to upgrade their knowledge
to gain advanced standing for university
admission. Some of the universities have
given advance standing up to third year
of a four-year degree programme.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this Advanced Diploma
can find employment in the electronics
industry and research and development,
maintenance, manufacturing, marketing
and servicing organisations related to
the electronics industry. The qualification
equips them for positions such as
engineering assistants, supervisors, senior
technical officers and management
executives.
Course Modules
Year One
Semester 1
ET0326 Signals and Systems
ET0327 Communications
ET0331 Electronics CAD Project
ET0333 Analogue Electronics
Semester 2
BA9019 Introduction to
Business Management
BA9020 Marketing for Engineers
ET0329 Interfacing Techniques
ET0335 Measurement and
Feedback Systems
Year Two
Semester 1
ET0328 Data Communications
ET0330 VHDL
ET0332 Integrating Studies
ET0334 Electromagnetics
Course Assessment
Course Duration
This is a one-and-half-year-long course
which requires an attendance of three to
four times per week in the evening. The
course must be completed in not more than
four years.
Course Structure
There are 12 modules representing 544
hours of course work.
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Advanced Diploma in Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering (AETE)
This one-year-long course provides
practising technologists from preferably the
electronics, computer and communication
engineering disciplines with up-to-date
training in the fast changing electronics
field. Students can opt for modules from
the telecommunications or
microelectronics option.
Special Features
• This course is restructured to use
Information Technology and Internet for
learning and course delivery.
• Students will be able to interact with
lecturers through Internet from the office,
home, or even from abroad. (Applicants
are expected to have access to Internet)
• They need only attend classes for
tutorials, some lectures and laboratories.
• The course curriculum has been revamped
so that it can be completed over a period
of one year.
• Advanced Diploma Graduates receive
advanced standing for admission to
degree courses at several universities on a
case-by-case basis.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Career Prospects
For practising technologists involved in
the areas of manufacturing, servicing,
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maintenance, marketing, R&D in
industrial electronics, automation,
telecommunications and microelectronics,
this course provides them with a solid
foundation for further enhancement in their
careers. For those who are academically
inclined, certain overseas universities will
admit graduates with good grades into
their relevant graduate courses.
Course Assessment
Assessment in most of the modules will
take the form of incourse assessments
(40%) and a semestral examination (60%).
Assessment in the remaining modules is
100% in-course assessment without any
semestral examination.
Course Duration
This is a one-year-long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance three to
four times per week (up to 12 hours per
week inclusive of e-learning). The course
must be completed in not more than
four years.
Course Structure
There are 9 modules representing 480
hours of course work spread over about
one year. An additional 60 hours will also
be allocated to project / dissertation work
which is a year-long module.
Course Modules
Year One
Semester 1
EE9118 Dynamics and Control
ET030Z Project or Dissertation (year-long)
MS4940 Engineering Mathematics
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPTION
ET0307 Digital Signal Processing
ET0308 Digital Communications
MICROELECTRONICS OPTION
ET0302 Microdevices Fabrication
ET0303 IC Design
Semester 2
ET0301 Computer Programming
with Applications
Choose 3 modules out of the following 4
modules from the options offered:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPTION
ET0304 Broadband Communications
ET0309 Wireless Communications
MICROELECTRONICS OPTION
ET0305 MEMS & Microsystems
ET0306 IC Testing
Vacation Break
EE9119 Engineering Management
SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Power Electronics
and Industrial Applications (APEIA)
The control and conversion of electric
power using power semiconductors is
now very common. The sophistication
of automation in industry demands
the knowledge of power electronics
and its applications. It requires a good
understanding of the performance,
maintenance and state of-the-art designs
to select such equipment or system for
industrial applications.
• Advanced Diploma Graduates receive
advanced standing for admission to
degree courses at several universities on a
case-by-case basis.
This course has therefore been designed to
offer training to practising technologists in
manufacturing, servicing, maintenance, and
research and development organisations
dealing with various industrial applications
of power electronics such as switching and
resonant dc power supplies, uninterruptible
power supplies, motor drive applications,
motion control systems and electric
utility applications.
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma
can find employment in manufacturing,
servicing, maintenance, and research and
development organisations, in positions
such as engineering assistants, plant
maintenance engineers, supervisors and
design engineers.
Special Features
• This course is restructured to use
Information Technology and Internet for
learning and course delivery.
• Students will be able to interact with
lecturers through Internet from the office,
home or even from abroad. (Applicants
are expected to have access to Internet)
• They need only attend classes for
tutorials, some lectures and laboratories.
• The course curriculum has been revamped
so that it can be completed over a period
of one year.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of this
prospectus.
Career Prospects
Course Assessment
Assessment in most of the modules will
take the form of in-course assessments
(40%) and a semestral examination (60%).
Assessment in the remaining modules is
100 % in-course assessment without any
semestral examination.
Course Structure
There are 9 modules representing 480
hours of course work spread over about
one year. An additional 60 hours will also
be allocated to project / dissertation work
which is a year-long module.
Course Modules
Year One
Semester 1
EE9118 Dynamics and Control
ET030Z Project or Dissertation (year-long)
ET0321 Power Semiconductor
Devices and Converter Technology
ET0322 Power Supply Applications
of Converters
MS4940 Engineering Mathematics
Semester 2
ET0301 Computer Programming
with Applications
ET0323 Industrial Drives and
Motion Control
ET0324 Digital Control of Drives
ETxxxx One Elective Module
from Group Y1S2
Vacation Break
EE9119 Engineering Management
Group Y1S2 modules
Core modules of Advanced Diplomas,
APCI, APSE and ABAS, which are offered in
Semester 2.
Course Duration
This is a one-year-long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance three to
four times per week (up to 12 hours per
week inclusive of e-learning). The course
must be completed in not more than
four years.
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SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Power Systems
Engineering (APSE) (with Computer Applications)
Electrical power plays an essential role in
the development of a nation. A reliable
and economic supply of electrical power is
essential for the effective and productive
operation of Singapore’s industries. This can
only be achieved by having an efficient and
well-planned power system operated by
skilful operators.
With the advancement of technology in
areas such as computerised supervisory
control and data acquisition, computer
aided analysis and planning and control,
there is a need for practising technologists
to update and upgrade the knowledge
and skills.
This course aims to upgrade the knowledge
and skills of practising engineers and
technologists involved in the operation,
planning, design, maintenance, protection,
control and management of power systems.
Students will also learn about computer
applications and the use of microprocessor
systems for the analysis, protection, control,
planning and utilisation of electrical power.
Special Features
• This course is restructured to use
Information Technology and Internet for
learning and course delivery.
• Students will be able to interact with
lecturers through Internet from the office,
home or even from abroad. (Applicants
are expected to have access to Internet)
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• They need only to attend classes for
tutorials, some lectures and laboratories.
• The course curriculum has been revamped
so that it can be completed over a period
of one year.
• Advanced Diploma Graduates receive
advanced standing for admission to
degree courses at several universities on a
case-by-case basis.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this Advanced Diploma can
find employment in planning, operation
and control of electrical power systems for
electricity supply authorities, engineering
consultants, large industrial users, and in
various application sectors of the industry.
Course Assessment
Assessment in most of the modules will
take the form of incourse assessments
(40%) and a semestral examination (60%).
Assessment in the remaining modules is
100% in-course assessment without any
semestral examination.
Course Duration
This is a one-year-long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance three to
four times per week (up to 12 hours per
week inclusive of e-learning). The course
must be completed in not more than
four years.
Course Structure
There are 9 modules representing 480
hours of course work spread over about
one year. An additional 60 hours will also
be allocated to project / dissertation work
which is a year-long module.
Course Modules
Year One
Semester 1
EE9118 Dynamics and Control
ET030Z Project or Dissertation (year-long)
ET0317 Power Transmission
and Distribution
ET0318 Computer Methods for
Power System Analysis
MS4940 Engineering Mathematics
Semester 2
ET0301 Computer Programming
with Applications
ET0319 Power System Protection
ET0320 Power System Planning and Control
ETxxxx One Elective Module
from Group Y1S2
Vacation Break
EE9119 Engineering Management
Group Y1S2 modules
Core modules of Advanced Diplomas,
ABAS, APCI and APEIA, which are offered in
Semester 2.
SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Advanced Diploma in
Process Control and Instrumentation
In recent years, advancements in the field of
electronics and microprocessors have been
tremendous and digital computers and
microprocessors are becoming important
components in industrial and process /
plant control systems. This advanced
diploma course will provide and update
practising technologists with knowledge
and understanding of the latest tools and
techniques of instrumentation and control
as applied to modern industries.
Special Features
• This course is restructured to use
Information Technology and Internet for
learning and course delivery.
• Students will be able to interact with
lecturers through Internet from the office,
home or even from abroad. (Applicants
are expected to have access to Internet)
• They need only to attend classes for
tutorials, some lectures and laboratories.
• The course curriculum has been revamped
so that it can be completed over a period
of one year.
• Advanced Diploma Graduates receive
advanced standing for admission to
degree courses at several universities on a
case-by-case basis.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Course Structure
(APCI)
Career Prospects
Graduates of this Advanced Diploma
can find employment in manufacturing,
petroleum, chemical, aeronautical,
power plant, research and development,
maintenance and servicing organisations.
The qualification equips them for positions
such as engineering assistants, plant
maintenance and service personnel,
instrumentation and process technologists,
supervisors and management executives.
Course Assessment
Assessment in most of the modules will
take the form of incourse assessments
(40%) and a semestral examination (60%).
Assessment in the remaining modules is
100 percent in-course assessment without
any semestral examination.
Course Duration
This is a one-year-long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance three to
four times per week (up to 12 hours per
week inclusive of e-learning). The course
must be completed in not more than
four years.
There are 9 modules representing 480
hours of course work spread over about
one year. An additional 60 hours will also
be allocated to project / dissertation work
which is a year-long module.
Course Modules
Year One
Semester 1
EE9118 Dynamics and Control
ET030Z Project or Dissertation (year-long)
ET0313 Intelligent Instrumentation
and Measurement Systems
ET0314 Automation and Programmable
Controller Application
MS4940 Engineering Mathematics
Semester 2
ET0301 Computer Programming
with Applications
ET0315 Digital and Advanced Control
ET0316 Process Control Engineering
ETxxxx One Elective Module
from Group Y1S2
Vacation Break
EE9119 Engineering Management
Group Y1S2 modules
Core modules of Advanced Diplomas, ABAS,
APSE and APEIA, which are offered in Year 1
Semester 2.
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Specialist Diploma in
Biomedical Engineering
In the Economic Development Board’s
Industry 21 Plan, Biomedical Sciences
is set to become the fourth pillar of the
manufacturing sector in Singapore. By
2010, EDB’s aim is for Singapore to become
home to 15 world-class companies, and
the region’s centre for clinical trials and
drug development. Right next to Singapore
Polytechnic, situated at the One North in
Buona Vista, Biopolis is a dedicated science
park providing space for lab-based R&D
activities tailored to biomedical sciences
companies. These will generate more and
better opportunities for our workforce.
To support these Government initiatives,
the School of Electrical & Electronic
Engineering offers the Specialist
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering as
a part-time course. This course is
designed for technologists and engineers
who would like to train or retrain in
biomedical engineering.
This course aims to provide them with
practical knowledge and understanding
of biomedical engineering as applied to
the healthcare industry such as hospitals,
medical equipment manufacturing,
servicing and sales companies, and medical
research centres.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
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Course Duration
(SBE)
Career Prospects
Graduates are expected to carry out work
related to installation and commissioning
of biomedical equipment, maintenance,
repair and calibration of equipment, do
acceptance tests, routine performance
tests and application of electrical safety
standards and practices on equipment.
They will also be able to assist in the
research and development work in the
biomedical engineering area, provide
technical support for marketing and sales
of biomedical equipment, and also for
medical and clinical staff.
Besides being able to work in
manufacturing companies, government
ministries and statutory bodies, they can
also choose a career in R&D centres,
universities, hospitals, clinical laboratories,
rehabilitation centres, community care
centres and healthcare and
biotechnology companies.
Course Assessment
Assessment in all of the modules will take
the form of incourse assessments (70%)
and a semestral examination (30%). The
project/dissertation module is an in-course
assessment (100%) module.
This is a one-year-long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance two
times per week (up to 8 hours per week).
Students may have to spend a few Saturday
mornings on hospital visits or seminars. The
course must be completed in not more than
two years.
Course Structure
There are five modules representing 300
hours of course work, spread over one
year with two semesters of 15 weeks
each. Students will take two modules per
semester and a year-long project.
Course Modules
Stage A
Hours
ET0208 Biomedical Instrumentation ET0209 Physiology 60
60
Stage B
ET0207 Biomedical Signals & Systems ET0244 Biomedical Equipment and
Practices
60
60
Stages A – B
ET0210 Project / Dissertation (year-long) 60
SCHOOL OF Electrical AND Electronic Engineering
Specialist Diploma in
Broadband Communications
This year-long course provides practising
technologists from preferably the
electronics, computer and communication
engineering disciplines with up-to-date
training in the area of broadband
communications. The course aims to
provide training in areas such as broadband
networking, LANs, WANs, protocols
enterprise networks.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Specialist Diploma in
Computer Networking
Computer and computer networks play
an important role in helping organisations
gain a strategic advantage by allowing
information to be moved across the
world quickly, easily and reliably. As more
organisations move into the Information
Technology areas, there is a need
for support personnel who can plan,
implement, troubleshoot and manage
computers and computer networks.
Over the past few years, the Infocomm
Development Authority (Singapore) had
conducted several manpower surveys to
gauge the need for InfoComm personnel.
Their surveys showed that one of the top
skills most required is in the Computer and
Networking Technology areas. The survey
also concluded that there is a lack of such
manpower in these areas.
The Specialist Diploma in Computer
Networking offered by the School seeks
to address this industrial demand. The
course serves as a conversion course to
train polytechnic graduates of different
disciplines in computer networking and to
equip them with practical knowledge and
skills in the following areas:
• Networking Technologies
To assist in the recommendation,
Course Duration
(SBC)
Career Prospects
This course provides practising
technologists involved in the areas of
servicing, maintenance, marketing and R&D
in broadband communications with a solid
foundation for further enhancement in
their careers.
Course Assessment
Assessment in all of the modules will take
the form of in-course assessments, which
include practical work, assignments and
class tests, and a semestral examination.
The course consists of six modules of 45
hours each, and one e-learning module of
30 hours.
Course Modules
Stage A
ET0211
ET0212 ET0213 Hours
Broadband
Communication Networks Fibre Optic Communications Communication
Architecture & Protocols 45
45
45
Stage B
ET0214 ET0215 ET0216 ET0217 Optical Networks Enterprise Networks Multimedia Communications Voice over IP 45
45
45
30
Course Assessment
(SCN)
operation and use of Computer Networks
• Network Administration
To set-up, configure, operate and
maintain users and computers on a
Computer Network
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Career Prospects
Graduates are expected to carry out work
related to installation, administration,
maintenance and troubleshooting computer
networks and equipment. They can also
provide technical support for marketing and
sales of networking equipment software.
Specifically, they will be able to:
• Plan and implement the installation of a
small scale computer network
• Supervise and oversee the set-up of
computer networks
• Maintain and improve the quality,
reliability and productivity of
computer networks
• Provide technical support for
network users
• Administer users and user accounts on
servers on a computer network
Assessment in all of the modules will take
the form of in-course assessments (70%)
and a semestral examination (30%). The
project / dissertation module is an in-course
assessment (100%) module.
Course Duration
This is a year-long, evenings-only course
which requires attendance two times per
week (up to 8 hours per week). Students
will also need to complete a project during
their studies.
Course Structure
There are five modules representing 300
hours of course work, spread over one
year with two semesters of 15 weeks each.
Students will take two modules
per semester.
Course Modules
Stage A
Hours
ET0201 Network Server Administration 60
ET0202 Computer Communications 60
Stage B
ET0203 Computer Networking ET0204 Internetworking ET0210 Project Singapore Poly technic Prospectus 20 0 8/20 09
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60
60
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Specialist Diploma in Energy Efficiency and
Management (SEEM)
The electricity industry in Singapore has
recently been deregulated, thus giving
many more options to the industrial
consumers. This could translate into a lower
energy bill and more innovative and market
driven energy products for consumers,
like competitive energy prices and energy
saving devices, etc.
The National Energy Efficiency Council has
been encouraging more efficient energy
utilisation in Singapore. The Building
Construction Authority (BCA) is in the
process of conducting a benchmarking
exercise for the building sector to determine
patterns of energy usage. It is envisaged
that in order to assist the industry with
the impact of these changes as well as
to promote greater energy efficiency,
there is a need for trained personnel in
this area who will have transferable skills
across the industry.
The Singapore Association for
Environmental Occupational Health &
Safety Companies (SAFEco) and the
Singapore Polytechnic have jointly designed
and launched the Specialist Diploma in
Energy Efficiency and Management from
July 2003. This course is the first of its
kind in Singapore, and is supported by the
Energy Market Authority and the National
Environment Agency.
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
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Career Prospects
Graduates can apply knowledge gained
from the course into the work place of
such organisations like energy technology
and services companies, manufacturing
companies, electronics and engineering
companies, hotels etc. They will also be
able to use the knowledge gained from the
course, for taking appropriate examinations
required for certified energy managers /
engineers, offered by professional
institutions. They may also apply for module
exemptions or seek advanced standing
for relevant advanced or higher diploma
courses on a case by case basis.
Course Assessment
Assessment for all the modules will be
a combination of in-course assessments
(70%) and a semestral examination (30%).
Course Duration
This is a one-semester long, evenings-only
course which requires attendance three
times per week (up to 12 hours per week)
during term time and vacation period.
Students may have to spend a few Saturday
mornings on site visits or seminars. The
course must be completed in not more than
two years.
Course Structure
There are four modules representing 260
hours of course work.
Course Modules
Hours
During Semester
ET0235 Integrated Building Management
Systems for Energy Efficiency 60
ET0236 Power Quality and
Energy System 60
MM6073Air-conditioning and
Compressed Air System 60
Vacation Break (10 weeks)
ET0237 Energy Management
and Auditing 80
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Specialist Diploma in
Hard Disk Media Technology
The Singapore Economic Development
Board (EDB) has targeted Disk Media
Manufacturing as a high tech investment
that offers high growth potential. This new
business sector complements Singapore‘s
dominant position in the disk drive industry.
This course aims to equip participants with
broad-based and fundamental knowledge
required by the industry. Students will
gain practical knowledge and skills in the
following areas: Applied Magnetic Theory,
Basic Magnetic Recording Principle, Physical
and Material Science relating to Disk Media,
Precision Production and Manufacturing
Process, Vacuum Techniques and
Deposition, and Chemical Process Control
and Analysis.
Course Structure
(SHDMT)
Career Prospects
Graduates of this Specialist Diploma can
work in areas such as manufacturing,
research and development, maintenance,
marketing and servicing organisations
related to the disk media or data
storage industries.
Course Assessment
Assessment in all of the modules will take
the form of in course assessments and a
semestral examination. The project /
dissertation module is an in-course
assessment (100%) module.
Course Duration
There are five modules representing 300
hours of course work, spread over one
year with two semesters of 15 week
each. Students will take two modules per
semester and a year-long project.
Course Modules
Stage A
Hours
ET0223 Disk Drive Technology ET0224 Magnetic Head and
Head Disk Interface 60
60
Stage B
ET0225 ET0226 Disk Media
Manufacturing Technology Chemical Process and
Surface Analysis Techniques
60
60
Stages A - B
ET0227 Project / Dissertation (year-long)
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
This is a year-long, evenings-only course
which requires attendance two times per
week (up to 8 hours per week). The course
must be completed in not more than
two years.
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Specialist Diploma in
Mobile Communications
Course Duration
(SMC)
This year-long course provides practising
technologists from preferably the
electronics, computer and communication
engineering disciplines with up-todate training in the area of mobile
communications. The course aims
to provide training in areas such as
GSM, GPRS, 3G systems, multimedia
communications and protocols.
Career Prospects
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Assessment in all of the modules will take
the form of in-course assessments, which
include practical work, assignments and
class tests, and a semestral examination.
For practising technologists involved in the
areas of servicing, maintenance, marketing,
R&D in mobile communications, this course
provides them with a solid foundation for
further enhancement in their careers.
Course Assessment
For details on entry requirements, please
refer to the Admissions section of
this prospectus.
Career Prospects
At the end of the course, the students
will be able to work in any one of the
following posts:
a) Network Security Administrator
Graduates of the course will be able
to take up job as Network Security
Administrator to develop comprehensive
security solutions in mission critical
environments which consist of large-
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Course Modules
Stage A
ET0216 ET0220 ET0221 ET0222 Hours
Multimedia Communications Mobile Communication
Systems II RF Circuit Design Wireless Data Networks 45
45
45
30
Stage B
ET0213 ET0218 ET0219 Communication Architecture
& Protocols Cellular Communications Mobile Communication
Systems I 45
45
45
Course Duration
Specialist Diploma in
Network Security (SNS)
This year-long course intends to train
graduates with practical knowledge and
skills in the field of network security,
specifically in the areas of Network Security,
Firewall & Intrusion Prevention, Wireless
Network & Security and Network Analysis
& Forensics.
The course consists of six modules of 45
hours each, and one e-learning module of
30 hours.
scale network design utilising enterprise
calibre routing, switching, firewall,
network IDS, VPN and other network
security technologies.
b) Network Security Analyst
Network Security Analysts are
responsible for protecting data and
information systems against
unauthorised access internally or via
the Internet. They may work to secure
the network of the organisation for
which they work, they may provide
consultation to other organisations,
or they may act in a sales role for their
organisation.
Course Assessment
All modules will be assessed in-course,
with a final written assessment paper. The
assessments consist of course-work, on-line
quizzes, laboratory assignments and a final
written semester exam.
The course will be a one-year part-time
(evenings-only) course comprising of four
modules and a project. Students must
complete and pass all the four modules
and the project. Each of the modules is of
60 hours in duration, requiring 4 hours of
contact for 15 weeks (one semester). The
total instructional hours for the course are
300 hours (inclusive of project work).
Course Modules
Stage A
Hours
ET0245 Network Security 60
ET0247 Firewall & Intrusion Prevention 60
Stage B
ET0246 Wireless Network & Security ET0248 Network Analysis & Forensics ET0249 Project 60
60
60
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Technology Centres and Facilities
Aerospace Electronics 1 Laboratory
Provides facilities to support practical
lessons for third-year modules in aircraft
instrument and electrical systems. The
laboratory is equipped with stand-alone
training aids that use actual computer
simulation software. Students will be able
to conduct experiments to enhance their
understanding of the working principles
of various realistic aircraft instruments like
altimeters, airspeed meters, gyroscopes and
aircraft electrical power generation and
distribution systems.
Aerospace Electronics 2 Laboratory
Provides facilities to support practical
lessons for third-year aircraft radio
system modules. Students will learn the
fundamentals of various types of aircraft
radio communication and navigation
system through practical experiments.
The laboratory is also equipped with
specialised radar training aids, utilising real
aircraft components as well as software
simulations to enhance the learning
experience of the students. In addition,
there are four aircraft cockpits capable of
simulating the operations and functions of
numerous modern aircraft flight instrument,
communication and navigation systems
which will provide students a realistic
learning environment of avionics.
of DC & AC power supplies with different
types of electrical loads, DC motor &
generator and Data Acquisition Interface to
obtain real-time data.
Aerospace Electronics 3 Laboratory
Equipped with basic and specialised aircraft
tools to train students for hands-on skills
in soldering, crimping, labelling, splicing,
lacing of aircraft wires, wire locking, wire
termination with electrical connectors,
etc. Students will also learn to how to
use and store these tools safely. This
laboratory consists of a hangar with an
aircraft that has a full suite of operational
avionic systems. Experiments are designed
on the aircraft to give students a realistic
environment in checking and testing the
aircraft avionic systems to enhance their
understanding of the working principles of
the airborne equipment.
Analog Communication Systems
Laboratory
Used by second-year DEC, DEEE and DASE
students. Students learn to use equipment
such as spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes
and electronic counters to verify the
theory of signal representations in time
and frequency domains, measure the
frequency response of filters and investigate
the principles of AM, FM, ASK and FSK.
They learn how to simulate an AM circuit
using simulation software. They also learn
about the effects of noise, interference,
electromagnetism and electromagnetic
induction, speech and frequency response
of the ear. They will participate in exercises
that integrate theories with practical
experience to enhance their critical and
creative thinking skills.
Aerospace Electronics 4 Laboratory
Equipped with Electrical Training Systems
to enhance students’ understanding of the
theoretical concepts of electrical power
generation and loading through hands-on
experiments. Each training system consists
Analog Systems Laboratories
Students investigate the characteristics of
bipolar junction transistors and operational
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amplifiers. Students also perform work on
the applications of these devices in various
electronic circuits such as small signal
transistor amplifiers and power amplifiers.
ARICC (Advanced Robotics and
Intelligent Control Centre)
Dedicated for activities involving robotics
projects. The School of EEE’s expertise in
areas such as Machine Vision, Autonomous
Robots, Intelligent Control, Machine
Learning, Multi-sensor Fusion and Multiagent collaboration, are brought together
under this centre. Categories of projects
involved are those for international and
national competitions, industry-sponsored
projects, consultancy projects, and
edutainment robots. Robots built here have
done very well in many competitions
held abroad.
Biomedical Electronics Laboratory
Support second-year DBE, DEEE and thirdyear Mechanical students in the area of
Physiology and Bioelectronics. Equipped
with computers and general laboratory
equipment such as oscilloscopes, function
generators, power supplies and trainer
kits, as well as medical instruments such
as oximeter, blood pressure apparatus,
Spirometer, Blood gas Analysers and
medical transducers and amplifiers. This
laboratory also houses physiological
models, anatomical charts, complete Biopac
instrumentation system, and Biobench
software and hardware. Students will
do experiments related to physiology,
instrumentation and biomedical Electronics.
Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
Use by second-year DBE students in the
area of circuit design and biomedical
electronic system. It is equipped with basic
and specialised tools to train students for
hands-on practice for biomedical circuit
design. Students will learn how to use tools
commonly used in biomedical industry, and
the safety issues involved.
Biomedical Signal and Imaging
Laboratory
Provides third-year DBE and DEEE students
experience in biomedical signal and image
processing and Biomedical Equipment and
Engineering Practices. It is equipped with
biomedical signal acquisition systems such
as ECG, EEG, EMG and imaging devices
such as an ultrasound machine, slip lamp
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and X-ray modules to train students
on how to capture biomedical signals
and images. With the aid of computers,
students will perform experiments in signal
analysis and 2D, 3D image processing. In
addition to this, the lab is also equipped
with biomedical equipment, such as
microscopes, ventilators and testers,
ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators
and electrical infusion pumps. Students
will learn the principles of operating the
medical equipment and monitoring them
over the network.
Broadband Communication
Laboratory
Provides second and third-year DICT
students with practical experience in
the configuration, troubleshooting,
and maintenance of computer and
broadband networks. Students will be able
to work on networking devices like hubs,
Ethernet switches, ATM switches, DSLAM
and routers.
Circuit Analysis Laboratory
Used by second-year DECC students to
verify experimentally the circuit theorems,
analysis and simulation results. They
examine transient response of first and
second-order RLC circuits, frequency
response of low pass and high pass filters,
design and test low pass Butterworth,
Chebyshev and Bessel filters.
Circuit Theory and Analysis
Laboratory
Used by second-year students for carrying
out experiments to complement the
understanding of theories and concepts
taught. Experiments on more advanced
topics of electrical engineering include
three-phase circuits, three-phase power
measurements, power factor correction,
series and parallel resonance, network
analysis and star-delta transformation.
Broadband Communication
Technology Centre
Provides a nucleus for technical education
and R&D activities in the area of Broadband
Technologies and Applications. Industrial
training courses on ATM network are
conducted at the centre, and final-year
project students develop applications for
broadband information delivery systems
and Next Generation Broadband Networks
here. The centre also collaborates actively
with other research centres and special
interest groups in national trial projects.
Client-Server System Laboratory
Equipped with 22 PCs and a server. It
supports mainly the final-year DECC, DBE,
DEEE, DICT and DCNT students. Students
gain hands-on exercises for Client Server
Systems, Object Oriented Design and
Programming, Multimedia Development,
Database Management Systems and
Creating Your Own DVD (General-Elective)
modules. Students use Visual Studio.
NET, Oracle JDeveloper, MS SQL Server,
Macromedia and Adobe software for their
lab experiments. They also learn multimedia
creation, desktop and web applications for
their final-year projects and mini projects.
Building Automation Systems
Laboratory
Equipped with direct DDC controller,
simulator boards and building automation
networks and equipped for experiments
on building automation systems, energy
conservation systems and central airconditioning systems. The experiments will
complement topics learned during lectures.
Computer Hardware 1 Laboratory
First-year DICT students have full handson sessions in assembling and maintaining
their own personal computers. They are
taught how to configure computer systems
with different peripheral equipment and
devices. Computer troubleshooting and
simple repair services are also taught in
this laboratory.
Centre for Fieldbus Technology
Equipped with a wide range of Fieldbus
equipment installed onto Foundation
Fieldbus, Profibus and ASI model plants.
In this centre, students can design various
control algorithms and man-machine
interface through hand-on experiments.
Computer Networking 1 Laboratory
Used by first-year DICT students to
familiarise themselves with basic
networking concepts such as IP addressing,
file and printer sharing and network devices
such as switches and routers. Besides
peer-to-peer networking, they learn clientserver environment with web, FTP and
DNS services. Packet filtering as a form of
network security and disaster prevention
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Training in cutting-edge technology.
measures are also covered in the lab
exercises. The laboratory is also designed
to provide students with the necessary
exposure in transferring multimedia
information across networks.
Computer Networking 2 Laboratory
Used by second-year DCNT students, it
houses Cisco routers and switches set up
as a 5-router / 2-switch configuration.
Each group of students undertakes to set
up routing and switching strategies on
the equipment, emulating the transfer of
information over a small network or across
networks spanning several offices. Students
also develop routing strategies to block or
allow access to information.
Computer Networking 3 Laboratory
Used by first-year DCNT students to gain
hands-on experience on different services
available on a network. They construct their
first working LAN from basic equipment,
learn to share computer and network
services, connect to dial-up and online
systems and practise inter-connecting
computers using basic network equipment.
Computer Networking 4 Laboratory
Students are introduced to different
computer and network configurations here.
They learn how to set up network servers
and a local area network comprising of
routers and switches. The laboratory is
also designed to provide students with
the necessary exposure in transferring
multimedia information across networks.
Computer Operations 1 Laboratory
Used by first-year students, the laboratory
supports the teaching of basic workstation
operations. Students are exposed to
different operating systems, which they
will use in their three-year long diploma
course. They learn how to install, configure
workstation operation systems, and
understand the utilities offered by the
different operating systems.
Computer Operations 2 Laboratory
With a one-to-one ratio of workstation and
server, each student sets up his/her own
computer server and workstation. Students
learn how to install and configure their own
computer server and understand how to
set up the necessary server operations and
services for users. In order to check that the
services are set up correctly, students then
use the attached workstation clients to
access and verify the set-ups.
Computer Security Laboratory
Used by second and third-year students,
the laboratory supports the teaching of
Network Security and Firewall Technologies.
Students have chances to discover the
security vulnerabilities in network systems
and provide countermeasures to secure
the networks.
Data Communication
Systems Laboratories
Provides students with the necessary
understanding of equipment and
techniques used in the implementation of
data communication systems. They are also
provided with basic knowledge in the field
of Computer Networks.
Design & Fabrication Laboratory
Used by second-year DMA students to
learn how to design and fabricate a
mechatronic project. Tasks carried out in
the laboratory include the assembly of
printed circuit boards, soldering, testing
and troubleshooting of electronic circuits
as well as integrating mechanical and
electronic parts.
Design and Innovation Lab
This lab houses a range of drilling, cutting
and shearing machine tools as well as
various mechanical materials like plastic
plates, pipes, aluminium sheets and
wood boards. The lab is used to support
project based modules as well as final-year
projects. The lab layout is suitable for group
project work. The lab is also equipped with
common instruments and tools including
multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power
supplies, tools for soldering, microcontroller
programming equipment, PLC and Labview
modules and sensors.
Digital Communications Laboratory
Investigation of various digital
communication concepts and techniques
including signal sampling, pulse code
modulation, digital signalling, digital
carrier modulation and channel coding are
undertaken here.
Digital Electronics 1 Laboratory
Equipped with PCs and digital trainers that
are used for experimentation on various
digital devices like logic gates, decoders,
multiplexers, flip flops, counters and
shift registers.
Digital Electronics 2 Laboratory
For students to acquire knowledge and
skills of fundamental electronics through
various experiments starting from basic
analogue electronics, numbers used
in digital electronics, basic logic gates,
combinational logic gates, arithmetic
circuits, flip-flops and counters and
progressing to more complex logic
functions covering finite state machines,
programmable logic devices and interfacing
digital circuits to analogue world. It is
also used to support students’ PBIL mini
projects. PCs with Circuit Maker software
are also available for students to run
circuit simulation.
Digital Electronics 3 Laboratory
Provides a wide range of experiments for
the integrated programme which teaches
the Principles of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering (PEEE), Digital Electronics (DE)
and Project 1. Students are taken carefully
through the first stages of experimentation
using meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes
and function generators before they
progress to highly useful devices such
as transistors, operational amplifiers, SSI
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devices in combinational circuit design and
MSI devices in sequential circuit design.
Project 1 allows the students to integrate
the PEEE and DE circuit design concepts to
create useful applications using simulations
and final circuit assembly using real
components on strip boards and printed
circuit boards. Various skills on soldering,
circuit layout planning, traxmaker,
circuitmaker, printed circuit board
fabrication and troubleshooting are covered
in Project 1. Digital Signal Processing
Laboratory is equipped for conducting
experiments on various digital signal
processing concepts including sampling,
quantization, real-time digital filter design
and analysis, and discrete Fourier transform.
Digital Signal Processing
Fundamentals Laboratory
Fundamental concepts and knowledge
on digital signal processing (DSP) are
reinforced through the practical sessions
in the laboratory. Structural and interactive
learning are emphasised through the use
of simulation software packages such
as MATLAB and Simulink. As a solid
foundation for learning more advanced DSP
theories, the students analyse the different
conceptual blocks of a simulated
DSP system.
Electrical Installation Laboratory
Used by students to perform hands-on
experiments in various areas: measurement,
testing and troubleshooting of final circuits
to mimic domestic electrical installation;
industrial wirings using relays, contactors
and timers; project-based design on traffic
light control and motor sequential circuits;
various motor starters like direct-online
starter, forward / reverse starter and
star-delta starter, and new technology in
electrical installations such as EIB system.
Students will also learn the use of various
test instruments as part of the handson sessions. Circuit protective devices,
switchgears, fire alarm equipment, a
standby generator, motor control centre
and equipment for use in hazardous
locations are on display to help students to
understand electrical systems.
Electromagnetic
Devices Laboratory
Well equipped with common types
of electromagnetic devices such as
transformers, ac and dc machines.
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Cutup models of electrical machines are
available to help the students to study
their construction and structures. The
experiments are designed to help the
students to understand the characteristics
and principles of operation of electrical
machines and transformers.
Electronics Laboratory
Equipped with digital training systems for
experimentation on various digital devices
like logic gates, flip flops and counters.
Students also learn to use power supplies,
function generators and oscilloscopes.
Electrotechnology Laboratory
Used by first-year Aeronautical, Mechanical
and Mechatronics students for experiments
on Electrical Engineering Fundamentals.
It is equipped with ammeters, voltmeters,
millimetres, regulated power supply,
signal generators, oscilloscopes, resistors,
inductors and capacitors.
Embedded Systems Laboratory
Equipped with personal computers,
microcontroller emulation board, board
level internet controllers, I / O target boards
and network remote control emulation
board. Students learn to interface the
microcontroller with input/output
peripherals and assemble embedded
Internet systems.
Final-Year Project Laboratories
These laboratories provide sophisticated
computers needed by full-time final-year
students to construct and realise their finalyear projects. With SPICE connections for
Internet access, a conducive IT environment
for learning, teaching and managing the
final-year projects by students and staff
is provided.
IC Design Centre
Houses various integrated circuit CAD
tools for both front-end and back-end
flow of IC design process, such as FPGA
Advantage, Cadence and Xilinx. These
CAD tools are used by third-year DECC
students for IC Design module and project.
Staff development, consultancy services
and training courses are also carried out
here. Students perform experiments
and mini projects using different design
methodologies such as HDL design, FullCustom and Standard Cell.
IC Testing Laboratory
Students will have the opportunity to apply
what they have learnt in their lectures to
write programs that run on an automated
test system to test various standard TTL
digital devices. They will learn to set up the
test system to perform DC / AC parametric
tests and functional tests on these devices.
Industrial Automation Laboratory
The lab is equipped with the following
facilities: fieldbus technology training sets,
modular PLC with DeviceNet support,
networking equipment. The extensive
range of facilities allows the lab to be
used in training of advanced control
technologies. Students are able to test out
modern control concepts on real industrial
equipment. The lab supports 3rd year
control related modules for DEEE students.
Innovation and
Discovery Laboratory
Used by students taking GEMs and IDEA
modules. There is a large area where
students can sit in groups to attend lessons
and also work in teams. The design of this
lab is adapted from the SCALE-UP where
class time is spent primarily on “tangibles”
and “ponderables”. There will be extensive
hands-on activities or interesting questions
and problems. The setting is similar to a
banquet hall with lively interactions most of
the time.
Instrumentation and
Photonics Laboratory
Equipped with various state-of-the-art
measurement instruments transducers
and industrial PLCs which give students
practical hands-on experience in
implementing measurement and control
techniques. Experiments are designed
to enable the students to comprehend
modern measurement technology used
in industry and the role these techniques
play in control and instrumentation. The
lab is Web-enabled for e-learning as
well. The lab also consists of an elaborate
laser-optics arrangement for developing
photonics projects. The facility is equipped
with systems for fibre optic sensing. It also
has a set-up to record holograms. Finalyear students are involved in projects,
investigating the engineering applications
of photonics. Apart from this, there are a
number of experiments to expose students
to the different applications of lasers such
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as musical laser display, interferometry, and
pressure sensing and different fibre
optic applications.
Introduction to
Engineering Laboratories
These laboratories are used by first-year
students to design, test and build several
interesting projects. Through these projects,
theory learnt in other first-year modules like
PEEE and DE comes alive. Essential skills
like circuit simulation, printed circuit board
layout planning & fabrication, soldering,
circuit assembly and troubleshooting are
also covered in extensive hand-on sessions.
In line with the CDIO initiative, teamwork,
creative & critical thinking and presentation
skills are emphasised in this lab.
IP (Internet Protocol)
Telephony Centre
The Centre serves as the focal point for all
activities related to IP Telephony. It provides
resources for staff and final-year project
students to conduct R&D work in both
Enterprise and Service provider IP Telephony
technologies and Applications. It also caters
to students for their laboratory sessions
for the IP Telephony module. The Centre
also sees active collaboration with other
research centres, universities and special
interest groups in national trial projects.
Logic Design Laboratory
Installed with 23 sets of PCs running FPGAadvantage software. Students learn how
to design logic circuits and implement their
designs using programmable logic devices
(PLDs).
Medical Equipment Laboratory
Supports second and third-year DBE
modules in the area of biomedical
instrumentation and biomedical signal
processing and analysis. It is equipped with
hardware like computers, scopemeters,
function generators and biomedical
instrumentation training kits, and software
like LabVIEW and Matlab. Students
will learn the principles and design of
biomedical instrumentation and perform
experiments in biomedical signal analysis.
Microcontroller
Technology Laboratory
Provides hardware and software
development tools for developing
microcontroller-based systems. The
hardware consists of microcomputers,
microcontroller evaluation module (EVM)
boards and I/O boards. The software
includes editor, assembler and simulator.
Students learn the techniques of writing
microcontroller programs and ways of
interfacing microcontroller to external
devices or circuits.
Microprocessor
Systems 1 Laboratory
It has facilities for embedded systems
development based on the PC / 104
platform and the C language and the
Internet. Thus it is able to test LCDs, stepper
motors, keypads and digital to analog
converters in one platform.
Microwave Technology Laboratory
Well-equipped with facilities to measure
various parameters of the transmission
lines and understand the behaviour
of transmission lines under different
terminations. The lab also provides facilities
to plot antenna radiation patterns of
different antennas and obtain relevant
parameters, make measurements
on waveguides and micro strip components
and understand the phenomenon of
standing waves. There is also a set up for
LOS measurement using reflex klystrons.
Network Infrastructure Laboratory
Designed to emulate a five-storey
building in which the point of- presence is
transferred to a Main Distribution Facility
(MDF) and then to Intermediate Distribution
Facilities (IDF) on each floor. Students learn
how to design and implement vertical and
horizontal cabling strategies using cable,
fibre and wireless media. Students will
also learn how to implement redundant
network strategies and practical LAN
implementation and interconnection
into WAN.
Network Operations 1 Laboratory
Used by third-year students to learn how
to manage and monitor networks with
various tools and monitoring services. They
learn how to interpret reports and analyse
data from network probes. With such
data, students will be able to optimise data
transfer across networks. The laboratory is
equipped with servers, routers and network
monitoring equipment.
Network Operations 2 Laboratory
Primarily supports the Computer &
Network Security modules for DCNT and
DICT, the Networking Project (DCNT
Year 2) and courses for Network Security.
Students learn how to implement and
enforce computer and network security
across servers and LANs. As part of the
practicals, students will set up physical
security and authorisation systems,
configure network firewalls and firewall
appliances. They will also have hands-on
experience in configuring and maintaining
Cisco PIX Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
Systems. This laboratory is also used for the
Networking Project (DCNT Year 2) in which
students learn how to setup their own
SOHO with practical applications with Web
and database servers, dynamic web pages
and scripting.
Network Operations Centre (NOC)
This Centre, a joint collaboration between
the Singapore Polytechnic, IBM Singapore
and Cisco Systems, is a fully operational
data centre that links together all the other
11 laboratories in Teaching Block 9 via Cat
6 UTP and fibre cabling. It is modelled after
an Internet Service Provider (ISP) network
and is fully equipped with high-end servers,
network equipment and management
software found in typical ISP / Data Centre
environments. Students in the Diploma in
Computer & Network Technology course
can obtain hands-on training on setting up
ISP networks and network services. These
students also receive valuable exposure in
managing and operating large enterprise
networks in a realistic 24 / 7 production
environment. The facilities enable the
School of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering to train students on advanced
network troubleshooting techniques
and also on how to secure enterprise
networks against malicious attacks. There
are numerous opportunities for students
to participate in challenging networking
projects, where problem scenarios and case
studies are not restricted to a
single laboratory.
PCB Technology Laboratory
Houses equipment used for the teaching
of printed circuit board fabrication such
as PCB exposure, developing, etching and
drilling. All full-time students make use of
this laboratory for their mini projects and
final-year projects.
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Physics Laboratory
Equipped with facilities to enhance
students’ understanding of the various
concepts of physics such as forces,
thermodynamics and electrostatics.
Students conduct experiments in areas such
as kinematics, fluid dynamics and optics
using simulation software.
Power Distribution Laboratory
This lab provides practical training for
students to learn up-to-date industrial
practices of power distribution systems
based on relevant code of practice and
procedure adopted in the power industry.
The lab is equipped with industrial grade
switchgear and distribution transformer,
as well as equipment to train students for
various power protection techniques.
Power Electronics Laboratory
It is a modern facility to provide updated
training in power electronic drives and
systems. The laboratory is equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and instruments
necessary to impart practical knowledge
on power electronic systems and drives.
Students can learn various power electronic
converters on the power electronic trainer
using common semiconductor components.
The laboratory is used mainly by final-year
DEEE and DMA students.
Power System Simulator
Set up for DECE / DEEE full-time and
part-time students to acquire knowledge
and skills in Power System Analysis and
Power Generation and Transmission
through experimentation with hardware
and computer based simulation. It is
equipped with a state-of-the-art Power
System Simulator, a hardware scaled-down
electrical power system integrated with,
and designed to mimic the real power
systems and modern practices. The three
main aspects of a power system namely,
power generation, transmission and
distribution are ergonomically integrated
to reflect real practice and to provide
operational training for students at diploma
and advanced diploma levels.
Principles of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering Laboratories
Used by first-year DASE, DBE, DCEG,
DCPE, DEC and DEEE students to acquire
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practical skills and knowledge in the area
of electrical and electronic engineering,
which include learning the use of basic test
equipment like DC Power Supply,
Digital Multimeter, Function Generator
and Oscilloscope. The laboratories are
also used by the students to verify circuit
theorems and principles by conducting
experiments as well as to apply their
theoretical knowledge in practical situations
as required during the practical based
independent learning (PBIL) assignments.
Project II (DEC) Laboratories
Equipped with a range of basic electrical /
electronic equipment such as power
supplies, function generators / counters,
multi-meters, oscilloscopes and computers,
these labs are used by second-year full-time
students to construct mini projects and
to learn to design and fabricate prototype
electronic circuits.
Project Dream Home
A laboratory set up as a home for
demonstration of projects that promise
better living and new entertainment
experiences. It is a showcase of projects
by students, staff and / or in collaboration
with industry in various technology areas.
These include security, entertainment,
automation, communication, health,
energy, environment and safety.
Quality & Reliability Laboratory Students
are given practical work on SQC and SPC.
This is done using software packages that
perform the various statistical calculations,
plotting of distribution curves and control
charts used in quality control. Also included
are assignments on TQM, ISO9000, SPC,
DOE, COQ and Environmental Stress
Testing.
Satellite and Optical
Communication Laboratory
Helps to reinforce students’ understanding
of optical fibre transmission systems
& satellite communication systems.
The optical experiments introduce
students to the bandwidth and
attenuation measurements in optical
fibre communication systems. Test and
measurement techniques used in practical
optical fibre systems are also covered in
these experiments.
The satellite experiments will provide
students with an understanding of
geostationary & orbital satellite systems by
allowing them to experiment with TVRO
systems the global positioning system.
The antenna radiation pattern experiments
focus on mainlobe & sidelobe radiation
pattern measurements on both dipole &
dish antennas.
SP-DSI Hard Disk Media Laboratory
The work carried out focuses on the
following areas: Developing media
technologies towards 400 GB/in2 areal
density and training of manpower for
the local hard disk media industry in the
development of high-density
recording media.
Systems and Control Laboratory
The laboratory provides training facilities
for control engineering and systems
implementation. It is equipped with control
simulation software as well as model plants
for demonstration of control strategies.
In this laboratory, students can model,
simulate and analyse process and control
systems. Hands-on experiments on the
model plants enable the study of various
control techniques.
Technology Centre for
Clean Energy (CETC)
CETC aspires to be a Centre of Excellence
in the learning and development of energy
conservation technology. CETC focuses
its research and development work in the
following technology areas: power system
operation & control, renewable energy
generation, energy storage (battery system
& fuel cells) and energy management.
Technology Centre for
Digital Signal Processing
Provides the technical resources and a
conducive environment for staff and
students to be involved in applied research
and development work in the area of digital
signal processing.
The present research foci of the centre are
in the areas of:
• Image and video processing
• Speech and audio signal processing
• Biomedical image and signal processing
• Real-time DSP hardware implementation
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The centre houses more than 18 PC
workstations, each loaded with simulation
software like Labview and MATLAB,
and also hosts numerous DSP imaging
and development systems. An acoustic
chamber, which is used in some of the
audio projects, is also located at the centre.
The centre is actively involved in R&D and
consultancy projects and collaborates with
other institutions and industrial companies.
Technology Centre for
Nanofabrication and Materials
The Centre provides the facilities to support
all activities related to Wafer Fabrication,
Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
and Display (OLED) technologies. It is
equipped with wafer fabrication, MEMS
processing and design software tools. Some
of the processing tools are LPCVD, PECVD,
Diffusion/oxidation furnace, ICP, RIE,
Sputtering systems, SEM and many more.
It provides resources for staff and students
to conduct applied R&D work in Wafer
Fabrication, MEMS and Display (OLED)
technologies. It also caters to students for
their laboratory sessions in the following
modules: Wafer Fabrication, Microdevices &
Materials and Biomedical Microdevices.
Technology Centre for
Singapore Robotic Games (SRG)
Provides a place where synergies of
mechanical and electronic design, sensor
validation and integration, and motion
control can be achieved. It is dedicated
for activities involving robotics projects
like robot colony, intelligent robot, micromouse, robot sumo, gladiator robot,
pole balancing robot, and wall climbing
robot, to name a few. Besides, many other
interesting projects like, biped robot,
and running robot are also being worked
on in this lab. These projects provide
excellent opportunities for students to
ensure that the robots they build, can
walk, run, or balance as the case may
be. The completed robots are used for
competitions held during the Singapore
Robotic Games, organised annually by the
Robotic Games Society of Singapore. In
addition to basic equipment like computers
and oscilloscopes, there are also robot
colony maze, intelligent robot platform,
micro-mouse maze, robot sumo and robot
gladiator arenas, wall climbing robot
structures, and pole-balancing platforms.
Basic mechanical fabrication facilities are
also provided here. Five PCs with Veribest
and PROTEL PCB routing software have also
been provided for students’ use.
Technology Centre for
Wireless Communications
The centre aspires to be a centre of
excellence in the areas of wireless
hardware and software design.
Expertise development would include
areas of wireless technology such as
RF measurement & simulation, device
characterisation, transceiver design, RFID,
RFIC and areas of application development
such as J2ME, HDML / WML, wireless
network and personal or private networks.
Current staff and student projects include
development of RF antenna-transceivers,
Bluetooth products and applications
for PDAs, handheld devices and mobile
phones, games.
The Da Vinci “Think Tank”
A convenient and inspiring facility for use
by all, staff and students of Singapore
Polytechnic (although they are more likely
to be from the School of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering) and especially
for those who are interested in active
design and invention. Users, who can be
registered individuals have access via a
biometric system. It provides seven project
desks with basic equipment and supplies
and an associated quick project storage
and retrieval facility. Invention projects of
many disciplines can be developed in this
multi-purpose room. Components and
common facilities are provided directly on
hand so that the inventions can proceed
uninterrupted. A central floor area provides
an eighth project area for large and tall
developments. The project areas may
have constantly changing users or can be
reserved for long-term projects.
Wireless Communication
Laboratory
Equipped with RF equipment such as
spectrum analyzer, network analyzer,
modulation analyzer and an impedance
analyzer. These facilities are used for
training students in RF measurement,
mobile communication systems, Bluetooth
Technology, EMI / EMC measurements
and testing of wireless communications
products such as pagers, transceivers,
walkie-talkies and GSM handphones. The
lab also houses a shield room and contains
INCASES EMI / EMC simulation software, RF
circuit and system simulation software such
as Agilent’s Advanced Design System and
Ansoft’s Senerade-Designer.
Wireless Networking Laboratory
Equipped with 24 PCs and various wireless
networking devices. Students are able to
make use of the PCs to do some network
setup and configuration using Linux.
The various wireless networking devices
(Residential Gateway, Wireless Access
Points, Wireless Bridges, and different
types of Antennas) provide students a
good exposure to acquire hand-on skills to
setup and configure these wireless devices
through various experiments.
Young Engineers Club (YEC)
Set up for the purpose of conducting
enrichment programmes and other
activities for budding talents under the
Young Engineers Club. It serves as a
platform where secondary school students
can exercise their creativity and ingenuity
to create engineering models and projects.
In this lab, resources for learning of basic
engineering in a fun and interesting
manner are mounted for instructional and
experimental purposes.
One of the many innvovations by students, inspired
by a challenging environment in the School.
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