Level 2.1
Analytical Chemistry
This module teaches students some common separation and characterisation instruments and instrumental techniques used in the laboratory, as well as providing hands-on opportunity for them. These techniques include UV- visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), gas liquid chromatography (GLC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).
Biopharmaceutical Production
This module provides a practical foundation of biological sciences in the context of industrial biotechnology. It further provides students with a working knowledge of important aspects in the upstream and downstream manufacturing processes of biologics products. These include microbial and animal cell culture, bioreactor technology, cell harvesting, purification and fill and finish processes.
Career & Professional Preparation II
This module is part of the Education and Career Guidance framework to provide students with the tools and resources necessary for their further career and/or education. In this module, students will explore basic job search strategies, practise writing effective resumes and cover letters, and learn interview skills. Students will also learn professional and intercultural communication skills to prepare them for a dynamic and diverse workplace.
Reaction and Flow Laboratory
This module provides students with the opportunity to operate common chemical engineering equipment used in reaction engineering and fluid flow. These include the use of batch and continuous reactors, pumps, compressor, and friction measurement. Students will also practise the process of experiment designs and project management through a lab based learning approach.
Reaction Engineering
This module focuses on reactor design principles. Topics include reactor kinetics, analysis of batch reactors, continuous stirred tank reactors and plug flow reactors. It also covers topics in material balance calculations as well as aspects of the design, construction and operation of chemical and biological reactors. Examples from the petrochemical, chemical, environmental and biotechnology industries are used to reinforce lecture materials.
Transfer Processes: Fluid Flow
In this module, students are introduced to fluid dynamics. Topics include energies of liquids in motion, flow in pipes, general principles of pumps and system characteristics compressors, and flow measurement.
Level 2.2
Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes
This module aims to provide fundamental principles of process flow diagram analysis, including both material and energy balances for single and multiple process units. Students will also acquire familiarity with data-sources, charts, handbooks and/or literature used in process flow diagram analysis.
Environment, Health and Safety
This module covers the role of the chemical engineer in solving and preventing environmental problems especially in the areas of air and water pollution. Students will explore common methods and processes that help to reduce or control pollution in the chemical industry. In addition, this module provides students with sufficient knowledge of occupational, health and safety knowledge and practices in the workplace, including the statutory requirements for good and safe work practices.
Process Technology Operations
This module introduces practical aspects of controls, sensors, and instrumentation. It aims to equip students with a basic knowledge of how automated control systems are implemented in process control plants. Fundamental concepts of Process Quality Control as well as digital monitoring and simulation are also covered in the context of an integrated chemical system.
Transfer Process and Environmental Laboratory
This module aims to complement students’ understanding of chemical engineering equipment in the field of heat and mass transfer, and environmental technology through the completion of relevant experiments. Students will also practice the process of experiment designs and project management through a lab based learning approach in water analysis.
Transfer Processes: Heat & Mass
This module explores the mechanisms of heat transfer (conduction, convection and radiation), and introduces the importance of heat exchangers in chemical engineering processes. The fundamentals of mass transfer are also covered, giving a deeper understanding of key chemical engineering processes such as evaporation and condensation, distillation, and other extraction and separation techniques.
This module develops a student’s ability to think critically on world issues. Students will discuss a wide range of social, political and cultural issues from the Singapore perspective. It also looks at how city-state Singapore defied the odds and witnessed close to half a century of rapid economic growth, strong political ties and social harmony.
Course Curriculum (Year 2)
| Module Name | Credit Units |
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YEAR 2
Level 2.1 (20 hours per week) | |
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| Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| Biopharmaceutical Production | 5 |
| Career and Professional Preparation II | 2 |
| Reaction and Flow Laboratory | 3 |
| Reaction Engineering | 4
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| Transfer Processes: Fluid Flow | 3
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| Level 2.2 (20 hours per week) | |
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| Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes | 5 |
| Environment, Health and Safety | 4 |
| Process Technology Operations | 3 |
| Transfer Process and Environmental Laboratory | 3 |
| Transfer Processes: Heat & Mass | 3 |
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World Issues: A Singapore Perspective | 2 |