Introduction to the fundamental principles of statics and mechanics of materials. Force and moment equilibrium in three dimensions using free body diagrams and vector algebra; stress, strain, and deformation response of deformable bodies to axial, torsional, flexural, and combined loadings; material properties and selection criteria; and failure modes of materials and structure.

Foundational engineering math such as Basic complex numbers; vectors/matrices; limits/continuity

Fundamental concepts procedural programming using the C programming language; Data types; Control structures; Functions; Arrays; Files and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging.

Temperature and velocity measurements devices. Fundamental and applications of flow meters; Dynamic characteristics of thermal sensors. Introduction to MEMS. Sensors and Actuators technology. Strain gauge techniques. Measurement techniques based on ultrasound principles.

Analysis of 3-dimensional planar kinematics and planar kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Physical concepts such as velocity and acceleration (relative to moving and fixed reference frame), translation, and rotation, force and moment, work and kinetic energy, linear/angular impulse, and momentum.

Foundational engineering math such as basic calculus methods involving derivatives and integration, with practical emphasis on various applications requiring derivatives and/or integration

Characteristics of fluids; Viscosity and compressibility of fluids; Vapour pressure; Surface tension; Pressure and velocity relationships; Speed of sound and compressible flow; Temperature and ideal gases; Laws of Thermodynamics; Basic mode of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation, Heat exchangers.

3-dimensional visualization and spatial reasoning; Engineering sketching; Basic descriptive geometry; The fundamentals of orthographic projection; Basic building structure; Parametric and feature-based solid modelling; Assembly modelling; Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Drawing convention and presentation of 3-dimensional geometry on 2-dimensional media. Use of software on the computer workstation as the major graphical analysis and design tool

Fundamental concepts of materials science and engineering; Effect of structure on properties of engineering materials; Effects of processing on structure, properties and uses of engineering materials.

RISE will create opportunities for you to visit key infrastructure facilities and projects in the region. You will gain first-hand experience in communicating with engineers, designers and operators who are working on various phases of a project, such as in design and construction. The meticulous maintenance schedule that can eliminate any incipient breakdown of the systems will also be explored. RISE is an eye-opening programme that will enrich your learning experience.

Foundational engineering math such as Partial differentiation; Multi-variate integrals and differentiation

The subject is intended to equip students with the basic knowledge in fluid static and dynamics in buildings and in building services. Emphasis will be on applications of the piped/ducted system, open channel flow, flow around buildings and structures, potential flow, boundary layers and compressible flows.

Review of the fundamental Circuit Principles, Kirchhoff’s Law, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorem; Transient Response of Circuits, Low and High voltage systems. Apply the design approaches and principles for power distribution in and around buildings. Understand the requirements for safety, efficiency and reliability of electrical installations according to Singapore standards and regulations.

Equipping student with the knowledge required in designing water supply, drainage, sanitation and sewage systems in buildings. Developing student competence in making relevant decision complying with engineering requirements on the systems. Singapore standards on these systems are covered.

Recognize and apply the design approaches and principles for power distribution in and around buildings and to understand the requirements for safety, efficiency and reliability of electrical installations in supply rules, regulations and codes etc. Fundamental principles on smart metering and control, intelligent building and energy management are covered.

Foundational engineering math such as Sequences and Series; First and Second Order ordinary and partial differential equations

Introduction to Land Transportation Engineering; Applied Mechanics; Reciprocating Engines; Material Properties, Failure Modes and Diagnosis; Fluid Power Systems including industrial site visits

Historical Perspective of Aerospace Engineering; Overview of Aerospace Clusters; Introduction to Aerodynamics; Introduction to Propulsion; Overview of Aircraft Support Systems; Introduction to Aircraft Structure; Introduction to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) including industrial site visits

Overview of building services engineering; Introduction to Acoustic Engineering (noise reduction); Introduction to Fire Engineering; Overview of HVAC system; Introduction to refrigeration; Introduction to Clean Energy including solar and wind turbine

Writing Process; Effective writing styles; Plagiarism; Writing procedures and instructions; Describing change and development; Organization patterns in comparison and contrast; Organization patterns in cause and effect; Feasibility and recommendation reports; Presentation skills; presentation materials preparation

Note: This module is only applicable for students admitted from AY2015 onwards.

Equipping students with the abilities in designing air conditioning systems for buildings, including the heating and cooling load characteristics of buildings and performance characteristics of the air-conditioning systems. The system design and the part-load performance of the systems will be emphasized.

Equipping students with the knowledge required in designing water systems in providing heating and air-conditioning for buildings. Design must be based on high energy efficiency of buildings and air-conditioning systems

Students are required to work on a group design project of technical nature in the Building Services Engineering. For example, typical projects are:
1) Energy Conservation in Buildings 
2) BIM project

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a new three-dimensional modelling technology that allows the building professionals of various disciplines to explore the building project digitally, before it is built. BIM can help to bring about greater integration and collaboration among the developers, designers, builders and fabricators across the construction value chain. Students will be able to obtain the relevant knowledge and skills that are required to set up a Company BIM Deployment Plan and BIM Project Execution Plan.

To promote greater use of building energy simulation to underpin low energy building consumption and efficient HVAC system designs. To deepen student’s understanding about the fundamental engineering principles and numerical methods employed in BIM. To provide student with hands-on experience with performing building and system performance simulations.

To understand the use of BIM in facilities management. To understand the use of buildings as an operational resources and how to manage them as functional assets. To learn how BIM impacts on facilities management workspace layout. Components of occupancy costs, procurement and management of support services are included.

This module aims to equip the student with the knowledge of the rules and regulations regulating the practice of professional engineering in mechanical engineering and to increase the student’s awareness of his or her responsibilities in a professional engineering environment. Centre to the module is the development of the student’s knowledge in addressing professional ethical issues and the student’s awareness of how his or her professional skills such as leadership and communication skills are important in the practice and can be enhanced through continuing professional development. In addition, the student will undergo training on job applications and job interviews.

IWSP provides students with the opportunity to undertake real work, allowing them to integrate theory and practice and develop deep specialist skills in their chosen field. Held over the span of 8 to 12 months, the structure of the IWSP will be unique and distinct for each degree programme to cater to differing needs of the industry. Our employers are our partners in education. Designed to be more in-depth than a traditional internship or industrial attachment, students participating in the IWSP are expected to undertake real work in the companies they are employed in for the programme. This will allow SIT students to gain real work experience and is meant to augment theory with actual practice.

To provide students a detailed theoretical basis of fire physics and reaction kinetics in combustion process and fire dynamics in a building fire. Using thermochemistry, thermal decomposition of fuel, dire development, the burning properties of materials and fire design in building and fire services systems.

Learning codes of practices for fire engineering design including basic water-based fire engineering systems for buildings. Design gas protection systems, fire detection and alarm systems. Basic passive protection systems in building will also be covered.
* This course is similar to the Fire Safety Specialist Course currently offered by SCDF Academy.

Students will have to understand the building automation (BA) system in modern buildings. This will enable them to better judgement in design mechanical and electrical systems. Network of building automation and intelligent building (IB) systems and their respective configurations will be covered. The dynamics performance of building processes/systems, control fundamentals and building process control are examined in detail. Finally, control strategies for better energy efficiency and building environmental performance are included.

*The course curriculum is identical to that defined by Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM). Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM).

Students are required to work on a group design project of technical nature in the Building Services Engineering. For example, typical projects are:
1) Energy Conservation in Buildings 
2) BIM project

For students who proceed to Master of Engineering Technology

Energy Optimisation Focus

This course enables students to acquire the latest knowledge on acoustics and vibration technologies and the related design for buildings. Basic theories of building acoustics, noise suppression and control and frequency analysis are covered.

Introduction to industrial aerodynamics and wind engineering with main characteristics of natural winds; Characteristics of velocity profiles and atmospheric turbulence; Elements of wind-building interaction and design significance; Turbine aerodynamics and mechanics for energy generation

Indoor environmental quality is a multidisciplinary subject and is one of the key objectives in healthy building design, e.g. hospital, shopping malls and schools. Major mass-balance and transport models are introduced to control and monitor the indoor air quality. Various design and operation of air cleaners are considered and Smart management concept will also be introduced.

This module encompasses a wide range of lighting systems and their applications in illuminating buildings indoors and outdoors. Students will be trained to identify, analyse and evaluate basic components and features in lighting systems.

Knowledge in renewable energy resources and their existing and potential applications are introduced. Major design and operation of different renewable energy application systems will be examined in detail. The environmental impact associated with conventional fossil fuels and their replacement by other clean energy sources, e.g. solar, tidal wave and wind will also be explored in depth.

[Individual project with a minimum duration of 12 weeks (one trimester)]

Students will have to propose an individual project based on their work experience during IWSP. The nature of the project must be technical and have strong industrial relevance. This can be either a study on improving a maintenance process or design of a component that can be used to enhance machine efficiency.

Human Factors and Systems Engineering Focus

Introduction to human factors in areas of error-reduction and risk management; Effects of physical environment and mental state on human performance; Effective communication in managing workplace hazards and human errors

Introduction to systems engineering as a field in managing complex engineering projects over life cycle; Overview on work-processes, optimization methods, risk management tools and change management; Techniques to evaluate reliability, logistics and coordination issues; Integration of various tools and techniques

Introduction to basic knowledge in areas of logistics and logistics management; Importance of network structures and network flow orientation; Overview of different logistical functions and their management strategies

Introduction to change management and its application; Techniques and processes in change management, e.g. Lewin’s Change Management Model, McKinsey 7S Framework, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model and Stakeholder Analysis and Management; Case Studies

Introduction to project management and its philosophy; Core principles of project management; project management techniques, e.g. process improvement, benchmarking, cause and effect, etc.; project management implementation and benefits

[Individual project with a minimum duration of 12 weeks (one trimester)]

Students will have to propose an individual project based on their work experience during IWSP. The nature of the project must be technical and have strong industrial relevance. This can be either a study on improving a maintenance process or design of a component that can be used to enhance machine efficiency.

Human Factors and Systems Engineering Focus