ME1000 and ME1001 INDEPENDENT STUDY (M2 L0 T0 P3 CA)
This module may consist of a series of laboratory-based projects or other academic prescriptions for the students' independent study amounting to approximately 65 hours of work over one or two semesters. The successful completion of a UROP project may count towards the satisfying the requirements of an independent study module.

ME1101 ENGINEERING VISUALIZATION & MODELLING (M3 L2 T0 P3 CA)
Drawing standards. Machine drawing. Assembly drawing. Advanced CAD: solid modeling, surface modeling. Lecturer : Dr Lee KS

ME1111 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Introduction to mechanics of deformable bodies. Concepts of stress and strain. One-dimensional systems. Shear force and bending moment. Deflection of laterally loaded symmetrical beams. Stresses in laterally loaded symmetrical beams. Torsion. Lecturers : Dr Lim CT, Dr Tay CJ

ME1131 FLUID MECHANICS I (M3 L2 TO.5 P0.5 E2)
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Classification of Fluid and Flow: Real and Ideal, Newtonian and non-Newtonian, steady and unsteady, laminar and turbulent, incompressible and compressible. Fluid Statics: hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, buoyancy, metacentric height, stability of floating bodies. Principles of Fluid Motion: definition of pathline, streamline, streakline and timeline, continuity, Bernoulli and energy equations, Momentum equation and its applications, equilibrium of moving fluid (in translation and rotation).
Flow Measurements: Pitot-static tube, Venturimeter, nozzle, orifice plate. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude: Rayleigh's method and Buckingham's pi theorem, types of similarities and distorted modelling. Laminar and Turbulent Pipe Flows: Hagen-Poiseuille law, friction factor and use of Moody's chart, losses in pipe fittings. Lecturers : Dr Khoo BC, Dr Lim TT

ME1141 ELECTRICAL POWER AND MACHINES (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1103
Diodes and Transistors, Power Supplies, Single Phase AC Systems, 3 Phase Systems, Transformer, DC Motors, Stepper Motors, AC Motors, Choice of Motors. Lecturers : Dr S Keerthi, Dr Teo CL

ME2101 DESIGN PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS (M4 L3 T1 P0 CA)
Pre-requisite: ME1111
Design process. Design considerations. Design for static strength. Design for fatigue strength, Engineering materials and their selection. Manufacturing tolerance. Design of machine elements. Joints. Prime movers. Lecturers : Dr Chau FS, Dr Lai MO

ME2111 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME1111
Two-dimensional systems. Combined Stresses. Energy methods. Columns. Experimental stress analysis. Inelastic behavior. Lecturers : Dr Cheng L, Dr Tay CJ

ME2112 THEORY OF MECHANISMS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Analysis of mechanisms. Balance of machinery. Gear trains. Simple three-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies. Vibration of machinery. Lecturers : Dr Chew CH, Dr Lim KM

ME 2121 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Pre-Requisite: EG1105
Review of First Law and its applications. The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible processes. Entropy. Non-flow and flow processes and cycles involving entropy changes. Power and refrigeration and air cycles. Ideal gas mixtures, psychrometry and applications. Fuels. Combustion and First Law applied to combustion. Lecturers : Dr Ho JC, Dr Yap C

ME 2122 HEAT TRANSFER (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-Requisite: EG1105
Steady, one-dimensional and two-dimensional heat conduction. Unsteady heat conduction. Lumped system analysis. Extended surfaces. Hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layers. Laminar and turbulent forced convection. Reynolds analogy. Free convection. Heat exchangers. Black and gray body radiation. Radiation between diffuse surfaces. Lecturers : Dr Ezra E, Dr Lee SG

ME2133 FLUID MECHANICS II (M4 L2.5 T1 P0.5 E3)
Pre-requisite: ME1131
Hydraulic pumps: axial and mixed flow pumps and compressors, similarity laws, specific speed, cavitation, performance characteristics. Hydraulic turbines: types of turbine, performance characteristics.

Ideal flow: stream function, potential function. Circulation. Vorticity. Kelvin's theorem. Source and sinks. Forced and free vortices. Vortex doublets. Flow past simple bodies. Method of images. Viscous flow: Navier-Stokes equations. Slow, laminar, unsteady flow. Lubrication theory and Reynolds equation. Boundary layer equations. Von Karman equation. Blausius solution. Turbulent flow equations. Reynolds stresses. Turbulence models. Power Law. Lecturers : Dr Thoroddsen S, Dr Winoto SH

ME2141 APPLIED ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Pre-Requisite: EG1103
The Generalized Measurement System, Transducers, Bridges and Their Applications, Operational Amplifiers and Applications, Signal Conditioning, Digital Electronics. Lecturer : Dr Teo CL

ME2142 FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEMS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Pre-Requisite: EG1402
General Introduction to Automatic Control, Review of Mathematical Background, Mathematical Model of Physical Systems, Transient Response Analysis, System Stability and Steady State Characteristics, Frequency Response Analysis, Control System Design. Lecturer : Dr Ong CJ

ME2151 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Classification of materials. Atomic structure and bonding. Diffusion. Phase equilibria. Engineering properties. Deformation and strengthening mechanisms. Oxidation and corrosion. Lecturer : Dr Lim C

ME 2162 MATERIALS PROCESSING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0.5 E2)
Cutting tool materials. Single and multi-point tools. Types of wear. Manufacturing processes: cold and hot working, rolling, extrusion, forgoing, sheet and metal blanking and forming, cold forming, welding, brazing, soldering, casting, powder metallurgy, plastics technology. Non-conventional machining: electro-discharge machining. Lecturers : Dr Rahman, Dr KH Seah

ME 2491 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1402
Partial differential equations. Statistical methods: probability theory, distributions of common discrete and continuous variables, central limit theorem, sampling, testing of hypothesis. Laplace transformation. Complex variables. Lecturers : Dr Leng G, Dr Quan C

ME2492 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1402
Vector differential calculus and vector fields. Line and surface integrals. Divergence theorem. Stoke's theorem. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: first order, higher order, simultaneous equations, initial and boundary value problems. Lecturers: Dr Lim KM, Dr Tan V

ME3101 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN (M5 L1 T1 P3 CA)
Pre-requisite: ME2101
Mechanisms. Use of design codes. Introduction to computer aided design. Project. Lecturer : Dr Fuh J

ME3211 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2111
Linear elasticity. Unsymmetrical bending of beams. Thickwalled cylinders. Stresses in rotating members. Torsion of prismatic bars of non-circular cross-section. Bending of circular plates. Elastoplastic analysis. Experimental stress analysis. Lecturers : Dr Dr Tay TE, Dr Toh SL

ME 3221 ENERGY CONVERSION PROCESSES (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-Requisite: ME 2121
Efficiency improvement of steam power cycles through the use of regeneration and binary fluids processes. Available energy and available energy changes in thermal processes, Second Law efficiency. Combustion processes. Analysis of energy and work interactions of basic mechanical engineering thermal processes such those of reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and axial flow turbines. Lecturers : Dr Chua E, Dr Hawlader, Dr Ho JC

ME3231 COMPRESSIBLE AND UNSTEADY FLOW (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME1131
Compressible flow: subsonic and supersonic flow, converging - diverging nozzles, Prandtl-Meyer flows, Fanno Line, Rayleigh Line, one and multi-dimensional flows, thin airfoils in supersonic flow, method of characteristics, measurement of pressure, temperature and velocity. Unsteady flow in industrial fluid system: analysis of pressure surges, elastic pipe theory, numerical solution, method of characteristics. Transients caused by operation of fluid machinery. Various methods of controlling pressure surges in industrial fluid system. Lecturers : Dr Lee TS, Dr Lim TT

ME3241 MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Co-requisite: ME2141
Numbering System And Codes, Microprocessor Architecture, Assembly, Language, Input/Output, Microcomputer, Applications In Engineering. Lecturer : Dr Hong GS

ME3242 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Co-requisite: ME2141
Review of Boolean Algebra, Switching Elements, Design of Sequential Control Systems, Pneumatic Circuits, Systems with random inputs, Programmable Logic Controllers and PC Based Sequence Control. Lecturers : Dr Hong GS, Dr Poo AN

ME3251 MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1106
Considerations in engineering design (design for dimensional stability/accuracy, design against fracture failure, other aspects in design, case studies); metals and alloys (ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, surface treatment and coatings, joining of metals, case studies), engineering ceramics (advances structural/engineering ceramics, toughening mechanisms, applications and case studies), polymers (review of polymer types, structure-property relationships, processing, case studies), polymeric matrix composites (types and properties of fiber reinforced composites, laminated composites, applications and case studies);design and materials selection (process of design and material selection, economic aspect in material selection, case studies). Lecturer : Dr Lim LC

ME3261 PRINCIPLES OF CAD/CAM (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
CAD: Geometric Modelling, Curves, Surfaces, Solid modeling; CAM: Fabrication of Part by CNC Machining based on Geometric Model Basics of CNC Turning and Milling, Tool path generation in CAD/CAM; CAM: Verification of Fabricated Part by CNC Measurement based on Geometric Model, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Basics of Computer-automated Measurement; CNC Project: Fabrication of mating parts by CNC machining with measurements by CMM, CNC Turning/Milling, CMM. Lecturers : Dr Wong YS, Dr Zhang YF

ME3262 INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Philosophy of measurements. Specifying requirements. Basic mechanical measuring instruments and block gauges. G D & T, Linear and angular measurements. Measurement of flatness, roundness and surface finish. Interferometry, laser interferometer and applications. In-process measurement and automated inspection. Coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Lecturers : Dr Lim HS, Dr Mannan

ME3263 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Introduction, Selection of materials and processes, Product design for manual assembly, Design for automatic assembly and robotic assembly, Design for machining, Design for rapid prototyping and tooling, Design for injection moulding. Lecturers : Dr Fuh J, Dr Kumar, Dr Lee KS

ME3291 NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGIEERING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1401, EG1402
Numerical analysis - roots of equations, curve fitting and numerical integration. Finite difference method for partial different equations. Weighted residual and methods. Finite element method application to one-dimensional problems. Lecturers : Dr Khoo BC, Dr Tay AO

ME4101 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING DISSERTATON (M8 L0 T0 P10 CA)
Pre-requisite: Complete at least 100 MC of degree requirements
This module consists of a research-based project under the supervision of one or more academic staff members. It is normally taken over two consecutive semesters.

ME4102 SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT (M5 L0.5 T0 P3 CA)
Co-requisite: ME3101
This is a group-based project that focuses on the design of complete mechanical systems. Effective group dynamics and system integration work are key objectives of this module. Lecturer : Dr Zhang YF

ME4105 SPECIALIZATION STUDY MODULE (M3 L0.5 T0 P0 CA)
This module is designed to link staff research to teaching in the selected areas of specialization offered by the Department. The module comprises a structured programme of seminars, term papers, and mini-projects to be given by a group of staff member based on their current research interests in the specialization area. The programme content differs for different specialization areas.

ME4211 APPLIED MECHANICS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite : ME2111
Small deflection of thin plates. Beams on elastic foundation. Theory of thin shells. Instability. Introduction to mechanics of composite materials. Lecturers : Dr Tay TE, Dr Toh SL

ME4212 MECHANICS OF THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2111
Principles of stressed skin construction. Thin-walled structures. Twisting of thin shells. Tapered structures. Torsion of sections. Instability effects in structures. Lecturers : Dr Lin KY, Dr Tan V

ME4213 VIBRATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Introduction of simple vibrating system. Multi-degree of freedom systems. Lagrange's equation. Continuous systems. Approximation methods. Instrumentation for vibration measurement. Lecturers : Dr Lim SP, Dr Liu GR

ME 4223 THERMAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-Requisite: ME 2121, ME 2122
Heat gains through building envelopes. Cooling load calculations. Psychrometrics. Air conditioning design calculations. Air conditioning systems. Air conditioning plants and equipment. Air conditioning controls, Energy savings in air conditioning. Lecturers : Dr Wijeysundera, Dr Yap C

ME 4225 INDUSTRIAL HEAT TRANSFER (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-Requisite: ME 2122
Application of basic heat transfer modes such as conduction and convection in the evaluation and performance of industrial thermal processes such as cooling of electronic components and packages, boiling and evaporation, mass transfer, and heat transfer enhancement. Lecturer : Dr Wijeysundera

ME 4226 ENERGY & THERMAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2121, ME2122
Principle of operation and basic performance evaluation of mechanical thermal systems in conventional and new-technology areas such as absorption cooling, conventional and compact heat exchangers, steam power plants, combine cycle, micro gas turbines, cogeneration and fuel cells.

ME4231 AERODYNAMICS AND PROPULSION (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2133
Characteristics and parameters for airfoil and wing aerodynamics. Two dimensional incompressible flow around thin airfoils. Incompressible flow about finite-span wings. Aerodynamic design considerations. Compressible subsonic, transonic and supersonic flows around airfoils. Supersonic flow about finite-span wings. Aircraft propulsion. Lecturers : Dr Chew YT, Dr Luo SC

ME4233 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN FLUID MECHANICS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2133
Basic theory of discretization. Classification of equations. Solution methods for parabolic and elliptic equations. Solution of Navier-Stokes and energy equations. Lecturers : Dr Shu C, Dr Yeo KS

ME4234 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN FLUID MECHANICS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME1131
Similitudes and modelling. Wind tunnel design. Mean and fluctuating velocity measurement. Mean and fluctuating pressure measurement. Shear stress measurements. Wind tunnel blockage correction. End plate configurations. Flow visualization. Signal analysis: data acquisition, probability theory, correlation studies, spectral analysis. Lecturers : Dr Luo SC, Dr Shah D

ME4243 COMPUTER VISION (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1402
Introduction, Elements of Digital Image Processing Systems, Digital Image Fundamentals, Image Transformation and Enhancement, Image Segmentation, Representation, Pattern Recognition. Lecturers : Dr Burdet E, Dr Lim KB

ME 4245 ROBOTICS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1402/Co-requisite: ME2142
Introduction, Spatial Descriptions and Transformations, Manipulator Forward and Inverse Kinematics, Mechanics of Robot Motion, Robot Dynamics, Static Forces and Torques, Trajectory Planning, Robot Control. Lecturer : Dr Ang M

ME4246 LINEAR SYSTEMS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2142
Introduction to State-Space Model, Solution of State-Space Model, Canonical Forms of State-Space Model, Controllability and Observability, State Feedback and State Estimation, Linear Quadratic Optimal Control, Stability. Lecturers : Dr Ong CJ, Dr Subramanaim V

ME4247 INTRODUCTION TO FUZZY/NEURAL SYSTEMS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Fuzzy set theory. Fuzzy systems. Introduction to Fuzzy control. Basic concepts of neural networks. Single layer perceptrons. Multilayer perceptrons. Self-organizing maps. Lecturer : Dr Chew CM

ME4251 THERMAL ENGINEERING OF MATERIALS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1106
Thermodynamics and kinetics of alloys. Property modification processes in engineering materials and their alloys. Fundamentals of phase diagrams, CCT and TTT diagrams. Types of thermal treatment. Rapid thermal processing. Lecturers : Dr Lim C, Dr Lu L

ME4253 BIOMATERIALS ENGINEERING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1106
Introduction. Biometals. Biopolymers. Bioceramics. Bio composites. Processing of biomaterials. Testing of biomaterials. Computer aided design and engineering in biomaterials. Intelligent biomaterials of the future. Lecturer : Dr Teoh SH

ME4254 MATERIALS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1106
Introduction of engineering materials. Materials selection for weight-critical applications. Materials for stiffness based designs. Materials for strength-based designs. Materials for damage tolerant designs. Materials and fatigue-based designs. Materials and design against corrosion. Materials for wear critical applications. Materials for biomedical applications. Design of alloys. Lecturer : Dr Sinha SK

ME 4255 MATERIALS FAILURE (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: EG1106
Introduction to failure of materials. Service failure analysis practice. Failure due to overloading. Failure due to cyclic loading. Failure due to corrosion. Failure due to friction and wear. Failure at elevated temperatures. Failure of weld joints. Inspection and remaining life prediction techniques. Case Studies. Lecturer : Dr Sinha SK

ME4261 TOOL ENGINEERING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Co-requisite: ME2162
Jigs and fixtures: workholding and locating principles, clamping devices, design of jigs and fixtures for conventional and CNC machines, inspection jigs and fixtures. Design of cutting tools: nomenclature of cutting tools, optimization of tool shape, design features of single-point cutting tools, conventional drills and milling cutters, grinding processes. Lecturers : Dr Kumar, Dr Li XP

ME4262 AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
CAD/CAM: functions, selection criteria, installation procedures. Group technology: coding systems, applications, benefits. Process planning: manual/computer-aided, variant/generative approaches. FMS: justification, obstacles and problems, flexibility versus cost. Automatic assembly: design for automatic assembly, parts orientation, feeding techniques. Artificial intelligence applications in manufacturing. Fixed and transfer automation: flow patterns, transfer mechanisms, buffer storage, design considerations. Automated materials handling and ASRS. Economic justification of automated systems. Lecturers : Dr Lee KS, Dr Zhang YF

ME4273 ENGINEERING STATISTICS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME 2491
Fundamental concepts of engineering statistics and statistical analysis and experimentation techniques for engineers. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance, factorial experiments and nonparametric statistics. Lecturers : Dr Keerthi S, Dr KH Seah

ME4281 MICROSYSTEMS DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS (M3 L2 T0 P1 CA)
An introduction to the principle, fabrication and system-level design and applications to microsystems. Lecturer : Dr Ang S

ME4283 MICRO-FABRICATION PROCESSES (M3 L2 T0 P1 E2)
Introduction: capabilities, limitations, terminology, materials, materials properties. Bulk Processes: wet etching of silicon. isotropic and anisotropic etching, electrochemical modulation, wet etching of other materials, vapour-phase etching, plasma etching, reactive ion etching, laser-driven etching. Surface Processes: thin-film processes, non-metals and metals, wet and dry etching, evaporation, sputter deposition, vapour deposition, patterning. Sacrificial Processes: Release methods, sticking, LIGA, SIMOX, vapour-phase etching. Plasma etching, template replication, cavity formation. Bonding Processes: anodic bonding, fusion bonding. Micro-machining based on conventional machining processes: micro-turning, micro-milling, micro-grinding: ELID-grinding. Micro-machining based non-conventional machining processes: micro-electrodischarge machining (µEDM), micro-electrochemical machining (µECM). Special machining: chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), combination of µEDM with other micro-machining processes, e.g. µEDM and micro-milling, µEDM and micro-ultrasonic machining, µEDM and µECM, etc. Lecturers : Dr Ang S, Dr Rahman, Dr Wong YS

ME4284 MICRO SENSORS & MICRO ACTUATORS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Covers the basic principles behind the various types of microsensors and microactuators.

ME 4285 MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MST (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 CA)
Modeling and numerical simulation of the fabrication process and the operation of microdevices and entire integrated microsystems are becoming indispensable in the development of MEMS. Computer-aided design (CAD) can significantly reduce the number of costly trial and error steps on the way to an optimized prototype.

ME 4291 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME2492
Introduction. Field problems. Structural and solid mechanics problems. Plates. Mesh design. Modelling and verification. Instruction on use of a finite element software package. Lecturers : Dr Laulusaa, Dr Liu GR

ME4292 BIOENGINEERING (M3 L2 T0. 5 P0 E2)
Pre-requisite: ME1131, ME2111
Human locomotion. Tissue biomechanics. Orthopaedic implants. Artificial limbs. Blood biorheology. Blood-flow models. Cardiovascular implants. Hemodialysis flow-analysis. Lecturer : Dr Low HT

ME4293 INTRODUCTION TO MICROELECTRONICS PACKAGING (M3 L2 T0.5 P0 E2)
Introduction and Overview of Microelectronics Packaging . Microelectronics Packaging materials and Applications. Electrical Design Considerations. Modelling and Simulation. Thermal Design and Management of Electronics. Mechanical Design Considerations. Processing Technologies in Microelectronic Packaging. Reliability Considerations. Lecturers : Dr Ang S, Dr Tay AO