Ntu Mae Ug

2013
Undergraduate
Handbook
School of Mechanical and

Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate Student Handbook
MAE Handbook 2013 e-version 1.5
This Handbook is based on information available at the time of

publication. The School reserves the rights to make changes
without notice. Students are advised to check the Schools
website (www.mae.ntu.edu.sg) and their emails regularly for
updated information.
Table of Contents
The School .................................................................................................... 3
Key Faculty Members .................................................................................. 4
Undergraduate Office/Pastoral Care Unit Contact Information .................. 7
General NTU Contact Information ............................................................... 9
Academic Mentoring Scheme ....................................................................11
Leadership Development Programme .......................................................12
MAE Club....................................................................................................13
Overseas Programme .................................................................................14
URECA ........................................................................................................17
Overview of Curriculum .............................................................................18
Grade Point Average System .....................................................................23
Curriculum (Mechanical Engineering) ........................................................32
Curriculum (Aerospace Engineering) .........................................................35
Major Prescribe Electives ..........................................................................38
Minor Programmes ...................................................................................41
Design Stream ............................................................................................42
Mechatronics Stream .................................................................................44
Laboratory Experiments.............................................................................46
Engineering Innovation and Design ...........................................................48
Attachment Programme ............................................................................49
Final Year Project .......................................................................................51
The School
Vision
A global leader in education and research in Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering, preferred by students, industry and the
community.
Mission
To provide world-class education and conduct cutting-edge research

to achieve international eminence.
To nurture leaders and professionals to serve society with integrity

and excellence.
Degree Programmes
The School offers four degree programmes
Aerospace Engineering and Economics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Economics
To produce well-rounded graduates, the School aims to train all students to a

high level of competency in the following key areas: understanding of
fundamental engineering principles, use of equipment and instrumentation,
computation, projects and experiments. It also provides a stimulating
environment rich in diverse ideas and encourages students to use their
knowledge creatively and innovatively.
Key Faculty Members

Chair
Professor Chua Chee Kai
Phone: 6790 5486 Office: N3-02a-02

Email: d-mae@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Chair (Academic)

Assoc Professor Ooi Kim Tiow
Phone: 6790 4725 Office: N3-02a-10
Email: vd-mae-acad@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)

Assoc Professor Ong Lin Seng
Phone: 6790 6827 Office: N3-02a-25
Email: ac-mae-gs@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Chair (Research)

Professor Lam Yee Cheong
Phone: 6790 6957 Office:N3-02a-06
Email: vd-mae-res@ntu.edu.sg
Assistant Chair (Students)

Assoc Professor Lee Yong Tsui
Phone: 6790 5867 Office: N3-02a-08
Email: sd2-mae@ntu.edu.sg
Key Faculty Members

Assistant Chair (Alumni & Development)
Assoc Professor Chou Siaw Meng
Phone: 6790 4958 Office: N3.2-02-71
Email: sd1-mae@ntu.edu.sg
Head-Aerospace Engineering
Assoc Professor Ng Teng Yong
Phone: 6790 4963 Office: N3.2-02-04
Email: h-dase@ntu.edu.sg
Head-Engineering Mechanics
Assoc Professor Ang Wei Tech
Phone: 6790 5521 Office: N3.2-02-83
Email: h-dem@ntu.edu.sg
Head-Manufacturing Engineering
Assoc Professor Sridhar Idapalapati
Phone: 6790 4782 Office: N3.2-01-15
Email: h-dmer@ntu.edu.sg
Head-Mechatronics & Design
Assoc Professor Phee Soo Jay, Louis

Phone: 6790 4367 Office: N3-02c-85
Email: h-dmd@ntu.edu.sg
Key Faculty Members

Head-Systems & Engineering
Management
Assoc Professor Leong Kah Fai
Phone: 6790 4364 Office: N3.2-01-04
Email: h-dsem@ntu.edu.sg
Head-Thermal & Fluids Engineering

Professor Lua Aik Chong
Phone: 6790 4366 Office:N3-02b-60

Email: h-dtfe@ntu.edu.sg
Undergraduate Office
This unit provides a variety of administrative services for our undergraduate
students.
6790 5492 : N2-02a-14 : askMAE@ntu.edu.sg
ChongPY@ntu.edu.sg
Ms Chong
Poh Yee
Student
Exchange
Ms Yeoh Lok
Po Carol
lpyeoh@ntu.edu.sg
mklho@ntu.edu.sg
AltheaChua@ntu.edu.sg
Chua
Student
Activities
Course
Registration
Ms Agatha
Ho Kim Lan
FYP
Ms Thaiyana
Engineering
Innovation
& Design
Thaiyana@ntu.edu.sg
Ms Altthea
Ms Susan
Tan
Attachment
SusanTanPP@ntu.edu.sg
Pastoral Care Unit

This unit provides student counseling and pastoral care for all MAE students.
Pastoral
Care
Unit
Mr. Koh Wee Hock

Phone: 6790 5507
Email: mwhkoh@ntu.edu.sg
Office: N3-02a-22
Ms Patt Choi Wah

Phone: 6790 4241
Email: CWPatt@ntu.edu.sg
Office: N3-02a-22
General NTU Contact Information

Department / Enquiry of
General Issues such as
Location / General Contact
Office of Academic Services
Location: Student Services Centre, Level 1
Registration schedule, examination

timetable, course vacancy, minor
programmes,
satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) option,
examination timetable and venue,
change of programme, defer national
service training letter, request for letter
of certification, withdrawal from
programme
Office Operating Hours:

Mon to Thu: 8.30am to 5.45 pm
Fri: 8.30am to 5.15 pm
For enquiries on Matriculation/Change of
Programme/Leave of Absence
Tel: 6592 2451
Email: matric@ntu.edu.sg
For enquiries on Course Registration
Tel: 6592 2445/ 2446
Email: regn_course@ntu.edu.sg
For enquiries on Examinations/ Transcripts
Tel: 6592 2447/ 2448
Email: exam@ntu.edu.sg
For enquiries on Convocation
Tel: 6592 2449/ 2450
Email: convo@ntu.edu.sg
Student Wellbeing Centre
Professional counseling, group

programmes and talks, training
workshops
Office Operating Hours:

Mon to Thu: 8.30am to 5.45 pm
Fri: 8.30am to 5.15 pm
Tel: 6790 4462
Email: studentwellbeing@ntu.edu.sg
Centre for IT Services

Computer account, resetting password,
unlocking of NTU Network or Windows
Live account, email application matters
IT Service Counters:
1) Academic Complex North, N2.1 - B1
2) Lee Wee Nam Library, IT Helpdesk, Level 2
Tel: 6790 4357 (from 7:00am to 11:00pm daily)
General NTU contact Information

Department / Enquiry of General
Issues such as
Location / General Contact
Career & Attachment Office
Industrial Attachment (IA), Industrial

Orientation (IO)
Tel: 6790 6575

Email: cao@ntu.edu.sg
Centre for Excellence in Learning

and Teaching
Location: Academic Complex North, N2.1 - B1
edveNTUre e-learning portal
Email: bb-help@ntu.edu.sg
International Student Centre
Location: International House Level 2
For International Students: Hospitalisation

and surgical insurance, pastoral care,
scholarships and financial assistance
Tel: 6790 6823 (during office hrs)

Crisis hotline: 9721 8066 (24-hr hotline)
Tel: 6790 5223
Email: isc@ntu.edu.sg
Student Affairs Office
Location: Student Services Centre, Level 5 & 6
For all undergraduates: ECA certificate and

record, EZ-Link Concession Card, student
organisations, undergraduate housing,
transportation, lost & found
Email: sao-fa@ntu.edu.sg
For International Students: Immigration

(including Student's Pass and medical
examination), Part-time employment
Medical Centre
Location: South Academic Complex SS3-B2-15
Fullerton Healthcare Group @ Gethin-Jones,

NTU
Tel: 6793 6974 or 6793 6828
Note: (last registration is half an hour before

closing time)
Consultation Hours: Mon to Thu: 0830hrs to

1230hrs, 1400hrs to 1700hrs Fri: 0830hrs to
1230hrs, 1400hrs to 1630hrs Sat: 0930hrs to
1200hrs
Academic Mentoring Scheme

Introduction
The objectives of the student mentoring scheme are to help students adapt
to undergraduate life and academic study in MAE, to establish rapport and
encourage interaction between academic staff and students, to provide a
feedback channel for students, and to provide academic, study and career
advice to students.
Mentors for Year 1 students
Each year one student will be assigned a professor as his/her mentor. At the
beginning of the semester, students will be informed of their mentors via
email. Each mentor provides academic guidance to students, and may meet
students in groups or individually as appropriate. Students should proactively
seek to meet their mentors if they need help or advice.
Mentors for Year 2 to 4 Students
All year two MAE students will be required to read MA2079 Engineering
Innovation and Design (EID). Students will be assigned into groups for their
EID projects. Each group will have a professor as the EID mentor. The
professor will also be the academic mentor throughout the students
remaining years in MAE.
For more information, students may contact the pastoral
care unit (contact details on page 6). Alternatively,
students may approach:
A/P Lee Yong Tsui (Asst Chair Students)
6790 5867 : N3-02a-08 : mytlee@ntu.edu.sg
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Leadership Development Programme

The Leadership Development Programme (LDP) is exclusive to the school of
MAE. The aim is to nurture talented MAE undergraduates. It seeks to imbue
bright students with qualities of leadership, inter-personal skills, creative
thinking, independent problem-solving and teamwork, so as to further
enhance their potential as individuals, members of organisations and part of
the society.
LDP students are given the
opportunity
to
participate
in
enrichment seminars, forums and
workshops on personal development,
political awareness and general
knowledge organized by the School,
University or selected external
organisations. LDP students are often selected to be student ambassadors of
the school as well as representatives of the student body.
Programs initiated by LDP members include peer tutoring sessions, social
bonding events, Annual Leadership Speech Series, Project Gratitude and
Project L.O.V.E.-LDP Overseas Volunteer Experience. Project L.O.V.E. aims to
encourage participants to identify what is wrong with the world today and to
take steps to rectify them. Examples of Project L.O.V.E. team achievements
include building of houses in a slum on the outskirts of Manila and teaching
in various schools in and around Neijiang city, just to name a few.
For more information please contact:
A/P Sridhar Idapalapati (LDP Advisor)
6790 4782 : N3.2-01-15 : msridhar@ntu.edu.sg
MAE Club
MAE club serves to provide assistance to MAE students in terms of academic
and welfare needs. In order to serve the student community, some of the
initiatives undertaken by the club include preparation of lecture notes and
past year paper suggested solutions, organization of information talks such as
the Stream Exposure Talk and Industrial Attachment Talk.
All students of the School are automatically
members of the MAE Club. Therefore, they
can participate in activities organised by
the club. The MAE Club organises more
than ten events every year. Some of the
events include the Exam Welfare Package,
Second-Hand Textbooks Sales, MAE
Sharing Night, Birthday Giveaways, Subcommittee Bonding Session,
Investiture and MAE Games. Another service brought by MAE Club is the use
of MAE Nexus. Officially launched in 2007, the Nexus (located at N3-B3b-08)
serves as a place for group discussions and studying. It is well-equipped with
sofas and discussion tables, as well as daily newspapers and magazines.
Students can visit the MAE website www.maeclub.com for the latest
information.
The MAE Club encourages passionate and dedicated individuals to step
forward and serve the student community by joining the MAE Club
committee.
If you wish to take up an active role in the MAE club, do
send an email to: maincomm@maeclub.com
A/P Lee Yong Tsui (MAE club Advisor)
6790 5867: N3-02a-08 : mytlee@ntu.edu.sg
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Overseas Programme
Introduction
Overseas programmes allow students to read courses
and/or to work overseas. Earned academic credits
will be counted towards graduation requirements.
Through such programmes, students will be able to:
Experience an international education

Develop global perspectives
Experience cultural immersion
Learn foreign languages
Develop networking opportunities
NTU students who attend overseas programmes will continue to abide by all
rules and regulations set at the University level, as well as at the School level.
NTU students who attend overseas programmes are also our student
ambassadors at the overseas university. The benefits to the students are
enormous but at the same time, there is also a need for students to be able
to cope with the challenges associated with overseas studies. Bearing the
above in mind, it is necessary to be stringent during the selection of
students.
Students should not participate in Overseas Programmes in their final year
due to Final Year Project (FYP) matters.
Detailed information can be found at:
http://www.mae.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Undergraduate(FullTime)/Page
s/OverseasProgrammes.aspx
Overview
Outbound
Semester
Exchange
Semester
Fee-paying
Programme
Other Criteria
GEM
Explorer
3.6
Completed 1 semester of studies at the point of

application and 2 semesters at the point of
admission to the host institution
GEM
Discoverer
(Work &
Study)
2.5
Year 3 standing. To pass all required interviews by

School and/or company. Proficient in Chinese
language (for Work and Study in China)
GEM
Discoverer
(Research
Attachment)
3.5
Year 3 standing
Subjected to availability of projects
Overseas
Attachment
Programme
N.A.
Year 3 standing
To meet all pre-requisites for attachment
SUSEP
3.6

admission to NUS/SMU
3.6

admission to the host institution. To pass any
required interviews by the Exchange Coordinators
Overseas
Study
Programme
(OSP)
GEM
Discoverer
(Summer
Studies)
Special Term
Min
CGPA
3.0

admission to the host institution
GEM
Discoverer
(Prelude)
3.0
Priority for final year students
GEM
Discoverer
(Research
Orientation)
3.5
Year 3 standing
Subjected to availability of projects
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Contact Details
Programme
Contact Details
GEM Explorer semester

(University level matters)
Office of Global Education and Mobility (OGEM)

Email: GEM-Explorer@ntu.edu.sg
Fee-paying semester

Student Services Centre, Level 1
Tel: 6592 2446
Fax: 6791 1604 / 6793 1703
Email: ng_prog@ntu.edu.sg
GEM Explorer/Fee-paying semester

(School level academic matters e.g.
course matching)
Ms Chong Poh Yee

Email: ChongPY@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 6790 5914
Office: N3-02a-14
GEM Explorer/Fee-paying semester

GEM Discoverer (Summer Studies)
Singapore Universities Student
Exchange Programme (SUSEP)
(School level administrative matters)
Ms Chong Poh Yee

Email: ChongPY@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 6790 5914
Office: N3-02a-14
Ms Thaiyanayagee d/o Venugopalan
Email: Thaiyana@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 6790 5492
Office: N3-02a-14
GEM Discoverer
Office of Global Education and Mobility

Email: GEMDiscoverer@ntu.edu.sg
GEM Discoverer (Work and Study)

GEM Discoverer (Research)
GEM Discoverer (Prelude)
(School level matters)
A/P Tan Soon Huat

E-mail: MSHTan@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 6790 4837
Office: N3.2-02-01
Singapore Universities Student

Exchange Programme (SUSEP)

Student Services Centre, Level 1
Tel: 6592 2446
Overseas Attachment
Career & Attachment Office (CAO)

Email: cao@ntu.edu.sg
URECA
The university-wide Undergraduate Research Experience on Campus (URECA)
programme is offered to the most academically able second and third year
undergraduates. This programme enables such students to experience
research first-hand by being immersed in a given research problem for a
period of time. Eligible students who choose to undertake URECA for their
Unrestricted Electives will be awarded the President Research Scholarship
and will be known as President Research Scholars (PRSs). They will receive a
scholarship stipend of $400/month (for ten hours/week) and an award of
three Academic Units. More details on the different categories of
participation may be obtained at: www.ntu.edu.sg/ureca/
PRSs will work on a project under the supervision of a professor for an
average of ten hours/week for eight months in an academic year. A URECA
function will be held in August each year to introduce eligible students to the
programme. The students will be able to select from a list of projects posted
online and meet with the professors to discuss them. As this is a universitywide programme, students are allowed to select projects proposed by
professors from ANY school in fact research with a professor from a
different school is strongly encouraged.

A/P Ang Whye Teong (Coordinator)
6790 5937: N3.1-B2c-11: mwtang@ntu.edu.sg
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Overview of the Curriculum

The Universitys academic structure for its undergraduate programmes is
based on the Academic Unit System. The system provides opportunities for
students to broaden their learning experience and progress at a pace most
suited to their individual needs while maintaining high academic standards.
The main features of the Academic Unit System are the semester
arrangement of the academic year and the use of Academic Units (AU) for
measuring academic workload.
Academic Calendar
The academic year starts off with an orientation week. It is divided into two
semesters, Semester 1 of 18 weeks and Semester 2 of 17 weeks.
Examinations are held at the end of each semester. There are two special
terms during the Semester 2 vacation.
Academic Units
Under the Academic Unit System, each course is assigned a certain number
of AU. The AU is a measure of the student's workload associated with both
class attendance and preparation.
For a typical one-semester course, the number of AU is calculated as follows:
1 hour of lecture/tutorial per week: 1 AU

3 hours laboratory/fieldwork per week: 1 AU
Curriculum Structure/Requirement
The curriculum structure comprises 2 categories of requirements, Major
Requirement and General Education Requirement.
Under Major Requirement, the courses are classified under 2 groups:
I.
II.
Core Courses (Major Core) these are compulsory courses required

to satisfy a programmes requirement.
Major Prescribed Electives (Major PE) - these are courses for
specialisation in a particular degree programme.
General Education Requirement (GER) is a curriculum requirement for

broadening study and is divided into 3 areas of studies as follows:
i.
Core Courses (GER-Core) (12 AUs)

HW0110 Effective Communication (2 AUs)
HW0210 Technical Communication (2 AUs)
HW0310 Professional Communication (2 AUs)
MA0100 Environmental Sustainability (3 AUs)
MA0101 Singapore Studies (3 AUs)
ii.
Prescribed Electives (GER-PE) (15 AUs)

Cross-disciplinary in nature, GER-PEs courses will provide students
with the fundamental knowledge base and analytical skills in
overlapping fields that will open up more career options for their
future.
S/N
Category
AU
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS)
Business & Management (BM)
Liberal Studies (LS)
Science, Technology & Society (STS)
*The fifth GER-PE (3 AUs) can be read from any category.
iii.
Unrestricted Electives (GER-UE)

These are courses chosen by students to broaden their learning
experience. Unrestricted electives may be taken from the list of
courses offered by the School or, with the approval of the Chair
concerned, from courses offered by other Schools in the University.
For the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the programme and
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for classification of the degree, once a course is confirmed by the

student as being registered as a prescribed elective, it cannot be reclassified as an unrestricted elective, and vice-versa.
Students who opt to read for a Minor will read the courses required to fulfill
the requirements of the Minor using the GER-UE requirements. Courses that
are used to fulfill the Minor requirements must be graded.
Prerequisites
Some courses may only be offered to students who have obtained at least
the specified grade in related courses offered at a lower level. These lowerlevel courses are called the prerequisites for the higher-level courses.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature for each programme is as follows:
Period of Candidature
Programme
Normal
Minimum
Maximum
4-Year Single Degree Programme
4 years
3.5 years
6 years
Direct Entry Single Degree

Programme
3 years
2.5 years
5 years
Double Degree Programme
5 years
4.5 years
7 years
Classification of Students
Students are classified as Year 1 to Year 5 according to the number of AU
earned. Students placed on Academic Warning and Academic Probation will
not be re-classified until they have been restored to good academic standing.
Graduation and Residential Requirements

To be eligible for the award of a Bachelors degree from NTU, a student must
fulfill the following conditions:
i.
ii.
iii.
A minimum of 69 AUs of graded courses. In addition, at least 60% of

their Core courses and Major PEs must be graded.
Pass all or been exempted from some of the examinations prescribed
for the degree.
Satisfy all other requirements prescribed for the degree.
Transfer of Academic Units

With the prior approval of the Chair, students are allowed to take some
courses from another university and transfer the number of AU earned from
that university towards fulfilling the degree requirements of NTU. This could
include participation in exchange programmes and/or other overseas
programmes. Students who have taken some courses from another
university prior to their admission to NTU may also apply for transfer of
credits earned. They must submit their application for transfer of credits
within the first semester of their enrolment in NTU. Grades obtained for
credits earned in other institutions are not counted in the classification of the
degree awarded. Students who transfer credits from another university must
comply with the requirements in Section on Graduation and Residential
Requirements.
Registration of Courses
All students must register their courses through the Student Automated
Registration System (STARS) according to the schedule announced by the
Office of Academic Services. Students who join any classes without
registration will not be allowed to take the examination(s) for the course(s)
involved.
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Students with outstanding tuition and hostel rental fees will be denied access
to STARS and barred from course registration. Students must pay their
outstanding fees before registering courses.
Students may add or drop any course provided this is done within the
add/drop period as announced by the Office of Academic Services. A course
that is dropped during the add/drop period will not appear in the official
transcript. A student who is still registered for a course after the add/drop
period but did not subsequently sit for the examination will be deemed to
have read and failed the course. An 'F' will appear on his official transcript.
Examination
An examination for each of the courses offered in the semester is held at the
end of the semester. Students are not allowed to retake courses they have
passed in order to improve on the grades of these courses. The grades for all
attempts in all courses taken by a student are shown in his official transcript.
More information on curriculum and course registration can be found at:
http://www.mae.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Undergraduate
Grade Point Average (GPA) System

GPA Calculation
i.
ii.
Grades and grade points are assigned as follows:

Letter-Grade
Grade Point
A+
5.00
5.00
A-
4.50
B+
4.00
3.50
B-
3.00
C+
2.50
2.00
D+
1.50
1.00
0.00
The following non-letter grades and notations are also used:

*- Course with Pass/Fail grading only
# - Repeated attempt
IP - In Progress
LOA - Leave of absence granted
EX - Exempted from course
TC - Transfer credits
S - Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
iii.
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) represents the grade

average of all courses (including failed courses) attempted by a
student. The computation of CGPA is as follows:
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[Grade Point x AU for Course 1] + [ Grade Point x AU for Course X] + .

[Total AU attempted in all the semesters so far]
iv.
Only letter-graded courses i.e. courses with grades A+, A, A-, ... are
included in the computation of CGPA. Courses where only Pass/Fail
grades are given, where the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option was
invoked, where the students were absent with valid reasons, and
courses that the students are exempted from or are incomplete (i.e.
awarded an IP grade) are not included in the computation of CGPA.
The YGPA and CGPA will be reflected in students transcripts.
v.
The Year Grade Point Average (YGPA) represents the grade average
of all courses (including failed courses) attempted by a student in an
academic year. The computation of YGPA is as follows:
[Grade Point x AU for Course 1] + [ Grade Point x AU for Course X] + ..
[Total AU attempted in an academic year]
vi.
The method of computing the YGPA is similar to that for computing

the CGPA. Courses attempted in the Special Terms are not included
in the computation of the YGPA.
vii.
The CGPA will be reflected in students transcripts.
viii.
An F grade obtained in a course, and a new grade attained for a

repeated attempt of the course, will both be reflected in the
transcript. Both grades will also be counted in the computation of
YGPA (if they are taken within the same academic year) and CGPA.
ix.
Students are not allowed to repeat any courses taken except those
with F grade.
x.
CGPA calculator can be found at:

http://www.mae.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Undergraduate
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option
i.
The Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) option allows a student to take

a course on an ungraded basis i.e. no letter grade such as A, B, etc
will be awarded. A course will be indicated as 'S (Satisfactory) if the
final letter grade obtained is a 'C' or better (i.e. grade point of 2.0 and
above). Conversely, it will be indicated as 'U (Unsatisfactory) if the
grade obtained is lower than a C grade. The descriptor Satisfactory
or Unsatisfactory will appear in the result slip and the transcript
issued by the University.
ii.
A student will receive AU towards his degree only if he attains a

Satisfactory (S) grade. He earns no AU for courses with a 'U' grade.
The 'S' or 'U' notations carry no grade point and hence have no effect
on the CGPA and the classification of degrees.
iii.
A student is to select the courses that he would like to be graded S/U

online, before the examinations. Students will be informed each
semester on the period to declare S/U for the courses that they have
registered in that semester. Schools will advise their students on the
courses that are available on S/U option.
iv.
The S/U option does not apply to:

Pass/Fail courses
courses that count towards the requirements for second major
or minor programme
graduate courses
incoming exchange and non-graduating students
v.
The maximum number of AU that a student can choose for S/U

grading during his candidature is as follows:
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Programme
S/U Quota
For students admitted to Year 1
12 AUs
For students admitted directly to Year 2
9 AUs
vi.
Once opted for S/U grading, the course AU will count towards the
S/U quota regardless of the final results i.e. S, U or absent with valid
reasons (LOA).
vii.
The S/U option that students have exercised for a course is

irrevocable. Hence, students cannot appeal for the course(s) that
they have opted to take on S/U basis to be changed to graded basis
after the exercise for S/U option is over. A student who obtains a 'U'
can repeat the course. However, the 'U' grade that he gets for his
first attempt will remain in his academic record and will be printed in
the transcript issued by the University.
viii.
The repeat attempt(s) of a course will retain the grading option

chosen for the first attempt i.e. S/U or letter-graded. The repeat
course includes replacement courses. The AU of a course that has
been opted for S/U grading will be counted against the S/U quota
only once. Its repeat will not be counted against the quota again.
ix.
Students who exercise the S/U option must comply with the
requirements in Section on Graduation and Residential
Requirements.
Classification of Degree
The cut-off for each degree class is as follows:
CGPA
Range
Degree Classification
4-year Courses
4.50 - 5.00
First Class(with at least an 'A-' grade for the Final Year Project)
4.00 4.49
2nd Class Upper
3.50 3.99
2nd Class Lower
3.00 3.49
Third Class
2.00 2.99
Pass
Academic Standing
i.
The requirements for graduation are as follows:

Successful completion of the prescribed academic unit
requirement as set out by the programme curriculum.
A minimum CGPA of 2.00 is required at the end of the final
semester of study.
Satisfy all other requirements prescribed for the degree
ii.
The criteria for satisfactory academic standing in any given semester

are:
iii.
maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
completing at least 75% of the normal AU workload.
Students with poor results will be accorded the following academic

standing and subjected to performance review:
Academic Warning if the CGPA falls below 2.00 for any given
semester.
Academic Probation if the CGPA falls below 2.00 for the

following semester.
Academic Termination if the CGPA falls below 2.00 for the 3rd
consecutive semester, or at the end of the final semester of
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study. A letter of termination will be issued. Appeal against

termination on the grounds of extenuating circumstances may be
made, subject to the following rules:
o The appeal must be submitted to the relevant School
within 2 weeks after the release of the semester
examination results or before the start of the next
semester, whichever is earlier.
o Normally only one appeal is allowed per candidature.
iv.
A minimum CGPA of 2.0 must be maintained at the end of each

semester to qualify for the overloading of courses.
v.
The Deans list is compiled on a yearly basis. The top 5% of the

cohort, subject to attaining a minimum YGPA of 4.50 and the
specified AU of graded courses by curriculum type taken in NTU in
the academic year, is eligible for the Deans list. Full-time single
degree students have to complete at least 15 AU of graded courses.
Double-degree students have to complete a total of 15 AU of discrete
graded courses from both degrees, and 9 AU of graded courses from
each degree, to be eligible for Deans list. Courses that are graded as
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) and Pass/Fail or those with grades
EX (Exempted), IP (In Progress) and LOA (Leave of Absence) are
not counted in the AU of graded courses for the purpose of
determining the Deans List. Besides this, final year students must
attain at least a Second Upper Honours degree in order to be
considered for the Deans List.
vi.
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelors Programme must

maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.00 in order to remain in the
Programme.
vii.
Credits for courses taken from approved student exchange/feepaying programmes will be excluded from the CGPA computation,
but they will be counted toward the academic unit requirement for
graduation, and reflected in the transcript.
AU Requirement
AU requirement for graduation is shown in the table below.
Single Degree
Programmes
MAE
GER
(AE)
Core
4 years or
3.5 years (ABP)
90 AUs
Major PE
6 AUs
Mechanical Engineering (ME)

4 years or
3.5 years
(ABP)
84
AUs
12 AUs
12 AUs
10 AUs
GER PE AHSS
3 AUs
0 AUs
GER PE BM
3 AUs
0 AUs
GER PE STS
3 AUs
0 AUs
3 AUs
GER PE
(Any Category)
GER UE
Total
Double Degree
Programmes
(DDP)
GER
78 AUs
GER Core
GER PE LS
MAE
Direct Entry to Year 2
3 AUs
0 AUs
15 AUs
9 AUs
138 AUs
112 AUs
Aerospace Engineering and

Economics (ASEC)
IA
Mechanical Engineering and

Economics (MEEC)
IO
IA
IO
Core
115 AUs
109 AUs
Major PE
45 AUs
51 AUs
GER Core
12 AUs
GER PE AHSS
0 AUs
GER PE BM
0 AUs
GER PE STS
0 AUs
GER PE LS
0 AUs
GER PE
(AHSS/BM/STS/LS)
GER UE
3 AUs
Total
6 AUs
2 AUs
4 AUs
0 AUs
181 AUs
177 AUs
179 AUs
175 AUs
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Courses for Mainstream/Design/Mechatronics
Mainstream
Design
Stream
Differentiating
Core
Course
MA2007 Thermodynamics
AU
3
MA3003 Heat Transfer
MA4001 Engineering
Design
MA4002 Fluid Dynamics
MA2013 Creative Thinking

and Design
MA2014 Product
Presentation
Differentiating
Major PEs
Course
GER
AU
No restriction unless student

reads a Specialisation
To select 4 out of the following

5 courses:
MA4831 Computer-aided
Engineering
MA4843 Management of
Product Development
and Heat Transfer
MA4011 Engineering
Product Design
MA4846 Product Design

Engineering
MA4847 Human Factors

Engineering
To select 4 out of the following
5 courses:
MA2011 Mechatronics
Systems Interfacing
MA4844 Industrial Design
MA4825 Robotics
Mechatronics
Stream
MA2012 Introduction to
Mechatronics Systems
Design
MA4829 Machine
Intelligence
and Heat Transfer
MA4830 Real Time

Software for
MA4012 Mechatronics
Engineering Design
MA4831 Computer-aided
Engineering
MA4832 Microprocessor
Systems
Same graduating requirements
ME
Programme
CGPA Computation for BEng
Core
Major PE
ASEC
MEEC
Remarks
IA
IO IA IO
94
90 88 84 All MA XXXX, FE XXXX & PH XXXX

courses, excluding MA48XX courses
6
12
MA48XX courses
Discipline
Requirements
12
Compulsory level 1 and 2 Economics

courses: HE1001, HE1002, HE1005,
HE2005
13
Level 3 and level 4 Economics courses

that yield the highest CGPA
12
HW0110, HW0210, HW0310, MA0100,

MA0101
UE
General Education
GER-Core
Requirements
GER-PE
GER-UE
Total
3
0
ASEC MEEC
Core
Major PE
Requirements
UE
All Economics Core courses
10
MA4079 Final Year Project
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HE XXXX Economics courses
16
19
Level 1 Engineering courses
21
20
Level 2 and level 3 Engineering courses that

yield the highest CGPA
GER-Core
12
HW0110, HW0210, HW0310, MA0100,

MA0101
GER-PE
GER-UE
Total
Remarks
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General Education
Requirements
142 138 140 136
CGPA Computation for BA

(Economics)
Discipline
0
126
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Curriculum (Mechanical Engineering)

Level One Courses
Note: Students should read Physics and Mathematics I in semester 1
CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
PH1011
Physics
For students with a pass in 'A' level Physics

Not applicable to Direct-entry Year 2 students.
PH1012
Physics A
For students without a pass in 'A' level Physics.

Applicable to Direct Entry Year 2 students.
MH1810
Mathematics I
FE1008
Computing
FE1073
Introduction to
Engineering and Practices
HW0110
Effective Communication
MH1811
Mathematics II
MA1001
Dynamics
MA1002
Fundamental Engineering
Materials
MH2812
Essential Mathematics
Not applicable to Direct-entry Year 2 students.
PRE-REQUISITE: Having read PH1011/ PH1012/

CY1301 and MH1810/MH2812/CY1201
Applicable to Direct-entry Year 2 students.

Offered in Semester 1 only.
Applicable to Direct-entry Year 2 only. Offered
in Semester 1.
Level Two Courses

CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MA2001
Mechanics of Materials
REMARKS
MA2002
Theory of Mechanism
PRE-REQUISITE: MA1001
MA2003
Introduction to Thermo-fluids

MA2004
Manufacturing Processes
MA2005
Engineering Graphics
Recommended to read in Semester 2.
MA2006
Engineering Mathematics
PRE-REQUISITE: MH1810 and MH1811 or

CY1203 for Year 1 Students or MH2812 for
direct entry students.
MA2007
Thermodynamics
MA2009
Introduction to Electrical
Circuits & Electronics Devices
MA2011
MA2012
Interfacing
Introduction to Mechatronics
Systems Design
Applicable to Mechatronics Stream students

Not applicable to Stream students
only.
MA2013
Creative Thinking and Design
Applicable to Design Stream students only.
MA2014
Product Presentation
HW0210
Technical Communication
MA2071
Laboratory Experiments (ME)
MA2079
Engineering Innovation and

Design
Applicable to mainstream students only. PREREQUISITE: MA2003
Mainstream students only
Year 2 standing
Will be completed in Semester 2 + first week

of Special Term 1.
Level Three Courses

CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MA3001
Machine Element Design
PRE-REQUISITE: Having read MA2001 and

MA2002
MA3002
Solid Mechanics and

Vibration
MA3003
Heat Transfer
Applicable to Mainstream students only

PRE-REQUISITE:MA2007
MA3004
Mathematical Methods in
Engineering
PRE-REQUISITE: One of the following: MH1810

and MH1811 or CY1203 or MH2812
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MA3005
Control Theory
PRE-REQUISITE: Having Read MA2006
MA3006
Fluid Mechanics
MA3010
Thermodynamics and Heat

Transfer
Applicable to Design / Mechatronics Streams

students only PRE-REQUISITE: MA2003
MA3071
Engineering Experiments
(ME)
Environmental
Sustainability
MA0101
Singapore Studies
MA3079
Industrial Attachment (IA)
MA3076
Industrial Orientation (IO)
MA0100
PRE-REQUISITE: Year 3 standing and completed

4 semesters. Pass/Fail grade. For IO, students
may self-source for placements.
Level Four Courses

CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MA4001
Engineering Design
PRE-REQUISITE: Having read MA3001
MA4002
Fluid Dynamics
Applicable to Mainstream students only. PREREQUISITE: MA3006
MA4079
Final Year Project
Year 4 Standing. Completed over 2 semesters.
HW0310
Professional
Communication
Year 4 Standing
MA48XX
ME Major PE 1
MA48XX
ME Major PE 2
MA48XX
ME Major PE 3
MA48XX
ME Major PE 4
Prerequisites vary. These four major prescribed

electives may be taken from more than one
final year specialisation groups.
Curriculum (Aerospace Engineering)

Level One Courses
Note: Students should read Physics and Mathematics I in semester 1
CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MH1810
Mathematics I
MH1811
Mathematics II
FE1008
Computing
PH1011
Physics
For students with 'A' level Physics
PH1012
Physics A
For students without 'A' level Physics
HW0110
Effective Communication
MA1001
Dynamics
MA1700
Aerospace Discovery Course
Having read PH1011/PH1012/CY1301 and

MH1810/CY1201
Level Two Courses

CODE
COURSES
AU
MA2001
Mechanics of Materials
MA2003
Introduction to Thermo-fluids
MA2005
Engineering Graphics
MA2006
Engineering Mathematics
MA2007
Thermodynamics
MA2008
Experimental Methods for

Engineers
REMARKS
Recommended to read in Semester 1.

PRE-REQUISITE: MH1810 and MH1811 or
CY1203
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CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MA2072
Laboratory Experiments (AE)
MA2700
Aerospace Materials
MA2701
Flight Performance
Offered in Semester 1 only. PREREQUISITE: MA1001 & MA1700
HW0210
Technical Communication
Year 2 standing
MA2079
Engineering Innovation and

Design
Will be completed in Semester 2 + first

week of Special Term 1.
Level Three Courses

CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MA3003
Heat Transfer
MA3006
Fluid Mechanics
MA3072
Engineering Experiments (AE)
MA3700
Aircraft Structures I
Offered in Semester 1 only. PREREQUISITE: MA2001
MA3701
Aerodynamics
MA3702
Aircraft Propulsion
MA3703
Flight Dynamics
Offered in Semester 1 only. PREREQUISITE: MA1001 & MA1700
MA3704
Aircraft Electrical Devices
MA3705
Aerospace Control Theory
Offered in Semester 2 only. PREREQUISITE: MA3703 and having read

MA2006
MA0101
Singapore Studies

CODE
COURSES
AU
REMARKS
MA3079
Industrial Attachment (IA)
MA3076
Industrial Orientation (IO)
Year 3 standing and completed 4

semesters. Pass/Fail Grade. For IO,
students may self-source for placements.
AU
REMARKS
Level Four Courses

CODE
COURSES
MA4701
Aircraft Design I
PRE-REQUISITE: MA3701, MA3702 &

MA3703
MA4702
Aircraft Structures II
PRE-REQUISITE: MA2001, MA3700 &

MA3701
MA4703
Aircraft Design II
MA4704
Aeroelasticity
PRE-REQUISITE: MA3700 &

MA3701
MA4705
Aircraft Navigation and Flight

Computers
PRE-REQUISITE: MH1811
HW0310
Professional Communication
PRE-REQUISITE: Year 4 standing
MA0100
Environmental Sustainability
MAXXXX
Major PE 1
MAXXXX
Major PE 2
MA4079
Final Year Project
PRE-REQUISITE: Year 4 standing. To be

completed in 2 semesters.
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Major Prescribed Electives

Mainstream
Students can choose their Major Prescribed Electives (PEs) from more than
one final year specialisation groups. Those who have passed at least three
Major Prescribed Electives from one specialization group will be deemed to
have specialised.
Aeronautical Engineering
Major PEs (Aeronautical)

MA4814 Computational Fluid Dynamics
MA3700 Aircraft Structures I
MA3701 Aerodynamics
MA3702 Aircraft Propulsion
MA4871 Non-Destructive Testing
MA4872 Aircraft Reliability and
Maintainability
MA4876 Advanced Aircraft Propulsion
This
equips
students
with
knowledge about various structural
components of the aircraft; the
loads experienced during the
various stages of flight; aircraft
performance, stability and control;
types of gas turbine engines used
on commercial aircraft; and the
aerothermodynamics of engine components.
Energy and the Environment
Students in this specialisation will
gain a general understanding of the
various factors that contribute
towards energy consumption in
buildings. Apart from learning to
appreciate the economic and
environmental issues related to
energy use by human society and
environmental pollution, students
will be taught to perform technical
analysis and evaluation of different
energy conversion and utilisation
technologies.
Major PEs (Energy and the

Environment)
MA4803 Noise and Vibration Control
MA4811 Psychrometry and Air
Conditioning
MA4812 Environmental Pollution
Control
MA4813 Building Services Engineering
MA4816 Heat and Mass Transfer
Innovative Design
Students in this specialisation will
learn how industrial design operates
in
a
product
development
environment, the elements and
principles of form design, effective
design communication and the
industry usage of packaging design.
Particular emphasis is also placed on
the human factors design process,
human performance, cognitive and
sociological aspects of design, and
human computer interaction.
Major PEs (Innovative Design)

MA4800 Biomechanics
MA4804 Optimisation Theory and
Applications
MA4831 Computer-aided Engineering
MA4843 Management of Product
Development
MA4844 Industrial Design
MA4845 Manufacturing Automation
MA4846 Product Design Engineering
MA4847 Human Factors Engineering
MA4854 Quality Assurance and
Management
Manufacturing Engineering
This provides students with a broad
knowledge of materials engineering
and a fundamental understanding of
automated flow lines, vibratory bowl
feeders, industrial robots, rapid
prototyping and computer-aided
manufacturing. Students are taught
the roles of engineering logistics in
achieving corporate goals of
reducing manufacturing costs and
the savings that come from planning
and managing supply chains
effectively.
Major PEs (Manufacturing Engineering)

MA4834 Materials for Biomedical
Applications
MA4837 Net Shape Manufacturing
MA4838 Non-conventional
Manufacturing Processes
MA4842 Engineering Metrology
MA4845 Manufacturing Automation
MA4853 Manufacturing Systems
MA4850 Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
Management
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Naval Architecture and Marine

Engineering
This equips Mechanical Engineering
undergraduates with the principles
and applied knowledge of marine
and offshore engineering needed to
practice as mechanical engineers in
the marine and offshore industry.
Major PEs (Marine and Offshore

Engineering)
MA4856 Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering (Compulsory course)
MA4803 Noise and Vibration Control
(Compulsory course)
MA4807 Marine Structural Integrity
MA4808 Marine Control Systems
MA4809 Ship Design
MA4810 Marine Power and Propulsion
Mechatronics and Control

This introduces students to the fundamental principles of computer
operation based on an 8-bit
microprocessor,
the
current Major PEs (Mechatronics and Control)
technologies that make monitoring MA4825 Robotics
and diagnosis an affordable practice MA4831 Computer-aided Engineering
in industry, the major techniques in MA4829 Machine Intelligence
artificial intelligence and their MA4830 Realtime Software for
practical applications in engineering, Mechatronic Systems
kinematics, dynamics and control of MA4832 Microprocessor Systems
robots.
Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering helps to
integrate both engineering and nonengineering disciplines in the
conceptualisation,
design,
development (or manufacture) and
distribution of products and in the
collection of used products for
reuse, recycling and disposal.
Systems Engineers help to realise the
notion of integrated development in
each sector of the economy.
Major PEs (Systems Engineering)

MA4849 Operations Research
MA4850 Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
MA4851 Systems Engineering and
Management
MA4853 Manufacturing Systems
Management
Minor Programmes
Minor programmes equip students with multiple skills and broader
knowledge, beyond what their major disciplines may provide. Students will
not be offered a minor in the same field as his major (single degree, double
degree or double major programme). Students intending to pursue a minor
are to indicate their intention and when they have fulfilled the minor
requirements, they are to file for the award of the minor. The award of minor
will be reflected in a graduates transcript but not his degree certificate. No
additional certificate will be issued.
Important Notes
Students have to read minor courses as Unrestricted Electives and the

academic units earned will count towards the students academic unit
requirements for Unrestricted Electives. A minor course that is NOT read
as Unrestricted Electives (e.g. read as Major Prescribed Electives or GER
Prescribed Electives) cannot be counted again towards fulfilling the
minor.
A course cannot be counted towards the requirements of two minors
(unless otherwise stated).
To be awarded a minor, students must not opt for these courses to be
graded Satisfactory (S)/Un-Satisfactory (U).
More information about the Minor Programmes at NTU can be found at:
www.ntu.edu.sg/collegesandprogrammes/Pages/MinorProgramme.aspx
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Mechanical Engineering Design Stream

Design is a skill best learned through actual experience and reflection on that
experience. The philosophy of the Design Stream emphasizes on the
combination of creativity, technology and design methodology with a
concern for human values and the needs of society. Diversity, one of the
Design Streams strengths, is required to maintain a leadership position in the
rapidly changing world of design and manufacturing. Students will soon
discover this embedded philosophy as they journey through the programme.
They will also experience the close-knit community spirit and camaraderie
between themselves and their classmates. Through a series of design related
courses and design-and-build team projects, which might be sponsored by
industry (e.g. Toshiba sponsored the Engineering Product Design course
projects in AY 2012/13), students will gain practical experience in problem
solving skills as well as form and visual design.
Creative Thinking and Design in the second Year
Students
will
be
taught
the
fundamentals of creative thinking and
design, the process of product design
and development, ideas generation,
problem solving techniques and design
foundation, including elements and
principles of visual design. Students will
gain practical experience in problem
solving skills as well as form and visual
design through a series of assignments
and mini-projects. They will work on a
design-and-build team project, culminating in a competition that is
challenging, exhilarating and fun.
Industrial Attachment / Orientation Third Year

Students experiential learning biased towards design and developments will
be reinforced by industrial attachment and industrial orientation.
Final Year Project Fourth Year
These specially formulated and selected final year projects feature emphasis
on creativity, innovation, design methodology and management as well as
human factors design.
International Design Events
Another key feature is the direct
participation in International
Design Workshops, Competitions
and Conferences. Participation
in
International
Design
Workshops, e.g. with Chiba University (Japan) and National Cheng Kung
University (Taiwan), will expose students to the design culture and practice in
different countries, and thus widening their scope and experience. This is an
important part in their education to prepare them for a global economy.
Favourite Hangouts
The Design Lab at N3.2-B1-02 and the Manufacturing Process Lab 3 at N3-B4W211 will be the two laboratories most heavily used and visited by students.
The Design Lab contains drafting equipment, drawing and light model-making
materials as well as product catalogues. Tools and machinery for modelmaking and prototyping can be found in the lab.
A/P Chen Chun-Hsien (Director, Design Stream)
6790 4888 : N3.2-01-06 : mchchen@ntu.edu.sg
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Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics

Stream
The Mechatronics Stream Programme (MSP) started in 1999. In this
programme, Mechanical Engineering undergraduates learn how computers
and electronics technologies are used to enhance the performance of
mechanical systems and to create new products. It provides opportunities to
learn about, and work with technological innovations, computerised
mechanical systems and products ranging from small robots to humanmachine systems.
The Curriculum
The major elements of Mechanical
Engineering and Mechatronics are
taught from the second year to the
fourth year. In the fourth year, students
have the opportunity to read many
different courses. However, they are
encouraged to plan for their various
electives throughout the years in MAE.
More importantly, if they are interested in overseas exchange programmes
they should always consult with the coordinators to optimise their overseas
experience.
Mechatronics Education
It begins with the Mechatronics Systems Interfacing Course in Year 2.
Students will learn about interfacing between the micros and mechanical
systems using sensors (encoders, infrared detectors) and actuators (motors,
and solenoids) and devices such as buttons, switches and key-pads.
In the third and fourth year, students will be taught in courses such as Real
Time Programming for use in robots, unmanned vehicles, and machines etc.,
the basics of the Micros, Robotics and Mechatronics Systems Design. They
will learn integration at two levels: the PC level and the micro-computer
level.
Exciting final year projects fields include robotics, aerial vehicles,
nanotechnology, smart material technology, bio-mechatronics and biorobotics for medical applications.
The MSP learning experience is exciting but requires perseverance, diligence
and intelligence. The major challenges are found in the multitude of exercises
where mistakes are made and learning reinforced, and where group
collaboration, time management and endurance become important.
Home Base and Other Activities
The Mechatronics Laboratory will be
the most frequently used laboratory
by MSP students. It is also used by
students taking part in various
robotics competitions. Mechatronics
students have participated in the
International Competition in India,
the Singapore Robotics Games and
the RoboCup. Another important
laboratory is the Robotics Research Centre at N3-01a-01, which is used
mainly for final year projects and graduate research students. We wish you a
happy journey with the MSP and hope you will enjoy it as the students above
did.
A/P Zhong Zhaowei (Director, Mechatronics Stream)
6790 5588 : N3-02c-98 : mzwzhong@ntu.edu.sg
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Laboratory Experiments
Laboratory Sessions start on the first week of the semester.
Requirements Students are required to complete all ten (10) laboratory
experiments consisting of nine (9) Log-Sheet and one (1) technical report
submissions within the semester. Experiments run on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays for Mechanical Engineering students and Thursdays
for Aerospace Engineering students. Attendance for Laboratory Experiments
is COMPULSORY. A medical certificate/approved leave of absence will be
required if you are absent. If Absent (with or without MC), you are required
to Make-Up for your session on the next available session by reporting to the
Laboratory Staff.
Laboratory groups Aero (MA2072) arranged from AE01 to AE02 in semester
one. Mech (MA2071) arranged from LA01 to LA08 (08 groups) in a semester
for the Second Year Laboratory Experiments. Each laboratory group is
further divided into five sub-groups, designated by the letters (a), (b), (c), (d)
and (e).
Name lists of the laboratory sub-groups will be posted on the second year
notice board in the School of MAE before the commencement of experiment
schedules. Check and determine your final grouping details to confirm the
sub-group (e.g. LA01(a), LA01(b) ) you belong to for your experiment timetable.
Laboratory sessions (experiments) begin from the first week of the semester,
in accordance with timetables for Laboratory Experiments.
If any session falls on a holiday or on a day reserved for student activities, a
make-up date will be arranged as shown in the laboratory schedule.
Assessment of laboratory experiments course work is based on performance
during the laboratory sessions (CAs) and written assessment (Log sheet and
technical report). Each student will be assessed on both their CAs and
individual written assessments (Log sheet or technical report). If you were
absent for any Experiment Session you will be marked Absent (ABS) and will
be given No Marks for that session unless you have made a formal Make-Up
for the session you have missed. The weights for MA2071 experiments and
technical report are given in the table below.
9 Log-Sheet Experiments
80%
CA
Log Sheets
50%
50%
1 Technical Report Experiment

20%
CA
Report
50%
50%
Submission of experiment Log Sheets: Each student has to submit his/her log
sheets for assessment on the same day at the end of each experiment. Log
sheets should be written on A4 paper/graph paper. Log sheets should contain
concise descriptions of the experiment, the results, discussions and
conclusion and should be no more than 500 words.
Submission of Technical Reports: During week/session 5, all experiments
(E2.1 to E2.10) will be assigned as a technical report experiment week. Each
student has to submit a Technical Report to the assigned laboratory within 1
week from the date of the experiment.
A/P Pang Hock Lye, John
ME Course Coordinator
6790 5514: N3-02b-55 : mhlpang@ntu.edu.sg
A/P Chai Gin Boay
AE Course Coordinator
6790 5756 : N3-02c-88: mgbchai@ntu.edu.sg
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Engineering Innovation and Design

The MA2079 Engineering Innovation and Design (EID) Programme is an
integral part of the MAE second year curriculum. The course aims to
introduce students to essential engineering
and technopreneurship skills that are not
covered in the regular curriculum and to
provide students an opportunity to
innovate. Students are challenged to
develop their own high technology business
venture, produce a prototype and business
plan and to market their idea (known as i-project). The Programme
culminates in an Open House in Nanyang Auditorium where all the i-projects
are displayed at an exhibition and judged on their marketing potential and
novelty by a panel of industrialists and
venture capitalists. Prizes are awarded in
each category; past prizes have been
generously sponsored by companies such as
ST Engineering, Housing and Development
Board, Motorola and Farnell Components.
The program consists of compulsory modules such as technopreneurship and
business plan writing. Students attend compulsory talks over semester 2 and
work on the i-projects; the talks focus on compulsory and specialized topics
such as patent search, prototyping, and business plan development..
A/P Rajesh Piplani (EID Chairman)
6790 5601 : N3-02c-84 : mrpiplani@ntu.edu.sg
Attachment Programme
Introduction
Students must successfully complete one attachment programme before
their graduation. The purposes of attachment are to supplement NTUs inhouse practical professional training and to instill in students the right work
attitudes and professionalism. A pass mark in Attachment is a necessary pre
requisite for the award of the degree (except for students who are
exempted).
Types of Attachments
The various options for attachment are as follows:
i.
ii.
iii.
Industrial Orientation (IO): The duration is 10 weeks.

Industrial Attachment (IA): The duration is 20 weeks.
Enhanced Industrial Attachment (EIA): This option is for students who
prefer to have a long stint in the industry. The duration is 30 weeks.
International Research Attachment (IRA): This option is for students
who are interested in applied research project in overseas research
Centres/Institutions.
iv.
Overseas Industrial Attachment

i.
Students on scholarships or sponsorships (IA with the sponsor), may

also apply for overseas IA, subjected to their sponsor's approval. An
approval letter from the sponsor must be provided to the School and
Career Attachment Office (CAO).
For more information about overseas IA, please read the section on
IA for Students on Academic Exchange via: StudentLink > Academic
>Industrial Attachment > Information on IA > Industrial Attachment
for Students on Academic Exchange
ii.
Criteria for exemption of attachment
Polytechnic graduate
At least 2 years of relevant working experience after graduating
from polytechnic
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To apply, students must submit the following documents:
Application Form for Exemption of Attachment (Studentlink)
A letter from employer or exemployers HR stating the period of

employment and job responsibility
A report of at least 2000 words on the last 6 months of employment
Testimonial from employer/exemployer (optional)

A copy of Poly Diploma
Students applying for exemption are advised to apply as early as possible as,
not later as the start of Semester 2 of Year 2.
IO
IA
EIA
IRA
Duration
10 weeks
May Jul
20 weeks
Jan Jun or Jul Dec
30 weeks
Jan Aug
30 weeks
Jan Aug
Period of Study
End of Yr 2, Yr 3
or Yr 4*
Yr 3 S1 or S2
Yr 3 S2
Yr 3 S2
AU
12
12
Source for Placement
Self-sourced**
CAO /Self-sourced**
No. of Assessments
One
Two
Submission of Report
Registration,
Application and
Outcome
Self-sourced**
Three
Three
Yes
Notification by CAO
Notification
by IRO
* Cannot attend convocation, but still considered as graduating in 4 years (if pass)
**For Self-Sourcing Attachment, please refer to Rules on Self-Sourcing Attachment
Placement under Information on Attachment via StudentLink

A/P Teo Ee Chon (IA/IO Coordinator)
6790 5529 : N3-02b-44 : mecteo@ntu.edu.sg
Final Year Project

The purpose of the Final Year Project (FYP) is to give students an opportunity
to work individually and independently under the guidance of their FYP
supervisor(s) on a project of their choice. The FYP, carrying 8 AUs, spans over
two semesters. Each student is required to analyse and synthesize problems
in any of the disciplines of mechanical and aerospace engineering through a
project requiring application of basic engineering principles. The project may
take any one or a combination of the following forms: feasibility study,
product development, computer modeling and analysis, design and
construction, testing and experimental investigation, software development
and implementation. The emphasis is on motivating students to learn,
undertake and manage projects independently to their successful completion
and to write good technical reports.
Each student must submit the following reports during the course of the
project:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
statement of the objective of the project, the scope of the work to be

performed to achieve this objective, a project plan,
an interim report on the progress of the project
a draft report about the project for comments by the supervisor(s)
an unbound final FYP report (with copies for the supervisor(s) and
moderator)
Brief descriptions and the respective scope of work of projects will be posted
on the website through the FYP system. For more information about the FYP,
please contact:
Dr. Wu Zhang (FYP Coordinator)
6790 4445 : N3.2 02-14 : mzwu@ntu.edu.sg
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School of Mechanical and Aerospace

Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798
Tel: (65) 6790 5492 | Fax: (65) 6795 4172
www.mae.ntu.edu.sg

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