Sunday, 15 April 2007

More information about my diploma course (Chemical Process Tehnology)

This Course is the only course that is offered by Singapore Polytechnic (SP). The modules that I''m going to take for 1st year,Semester 1 are as follows :


Inorganic & Organic Chemistry
Provides students with the essential knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. It enables students to understand the theoretical basis of physical and chemical properties of molecules. Students will also have a broad understanding of the chemical reactions of the various functional groups of organic compounds.

Introduction to Microbiology
Provides students with an overview and appreciation of the biology of microorganisms. The module will emphasize, with some relevant examples, on the importance of microorganisms to man and the environment. Students will have practical experience on some microbiological techniques.

Chemical Process Principles B
Provides basic concepts of chemical engineering. Students will learn gas and solution laws, the concepts of thermodynamics and material and energy balances. It also provides an overview of various unit operations, its principles and applications in chemical process industries. In addition, students will visit production plant where they will gain an appreciation of various processes in the industries.

Reporting Writing & Presentation
Aims to help students acquire the skills necessary to prepare and write reports and to make oral presentations to an audience. Students will learn to appreciate the purpose of their report as well as the expectations of their intended reader. In putting together the report, students will learn to organise their information in a reader-friendly way and write in Standard English. For report presentation, areas stressed include verbal and non-verbal language, audience awareness, voice quality and use of visual aids.

Engineering Mathematics I
Equips students with an adequate knowledge of mathematics to enable them to understand and solve problems encountered in their course of studies. The topics include strength of materials, basic mechanics, Newton-Raphson numerical method, differentiation, partial differentiation and their applications. Students also learn how to use mathematical software.

Application Software - Spreadsheet
Aims to get students acquainted with the use of an electronic spreadsheet. They will have plenty of hands-on practical exercises. On completion of this module, students should have gained enough knowledge, experience and confidence to explore further into this application software.

Innovation, Design & Enterprise in Action


I'm taking a total of 7 modules ( in sec sch is called subjects) for this semester. My class name is DCP/FT/1B/22. There are 14 DCP classes. Total number of students in my class is 18 ppl (7 guys & 11 girls). My Personal/Class tutor is Dr Tay Hong Soon. Semester 1 is from 16 Apr to 11 Aug with a term break from 10 Jun to 24 Jun.

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