Applied Chemistry

This module equips students with basic mathematical skills and knowledge in Algebra and Trigonometry to enable them to understand and solve engineering problems encountered in the course of studies. It also serves as a foundation for subsequent mathematics modules.

Provide essential knowledge in biochemistry and cell biology for the application in biomedical, food and biologics industry. Fundamental concepts in the Cell, biomolecules and energy will be introduced with real-world contexts to illustrate concepts taught and their applications.

This module aims to provide learners with knowledge and skills on risk assessment, handling of biohazardous materials and chemicals, decontamination, storage and disposal of biohazardous waste and chemical waste. Laboratory design, standard safe practices, containment equipment and personal protective equipment appropriate for each biosafety level and routes of transmission of biological agents in laboratories are covered.

This module aims to provide students with an overview as well as insights into the applications of chemistry in day-to-day life, covering products and applications related to perfumery, cosmetics and material sciences with an overview of sustainability issues. Designed as an active learning module, students will explore and relate fundamental scientific principles to practices in the various industries.

Upon completion of this module, students will develop an in-depth understanding of the electronic structure of atoms and its basis for the study of chemical bonding. Students will learn to apply the VSEPR model to visualise three dimensional structure of molecules and determine the possible types of interactions to explain the physical and chemical properties of matter. They will also learn the structure and bonding of matter and be able to predict trends in the properties of matter and its reaction. This will enable students to apply the fundamental ideas of conservations of matter and energy in stoichiometry and thermochemistry. The module also aims to equip students with the analytical and observation skills and techniques critical for working in a chemical laboratory by exposing them to a range of experimental techniques in the areas of titration, thermochemistry and qualitative inorganic analysis.

Upon completion of this module, students will develop a basic understanding that changes in matter involved the study of its feasibility due to kinetics and thermodynamics consideration and extent of change. The qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical kinetics are introduced to students and this will form the basis for the study of chemical equilibrium, including chemical equilibria in aqueous media involving acids and bases. Topics in organic chemistry will introduce students to basic concepts on how simple molecules can be constructed and applied to organic reaction transformations and functional group interconversion. This provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge on structure and bonding to understand the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. The module also aims to equip students with the analytical and observation skills critical for working in a chemical laboratory by exposing them to a range of experimental skills and techniques in the areas of reaction kinetics, simple organic synthesis and purification and qualitative organic analysis.

Find out what goes into a healthy and productive team where ideas, insights, and responsibilities are shared meaningfully. Sharpen your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a digital environment.

This module aims to help students discover their strengths, values and interests. It also supports students in making informed educational and career choices to achieve their career aspirations.

Acquire the skills needed to write in clear and concise English to effectively communicate an intended message to your target audience. Apply these skills when writing for specific contexts, such as scenarios related to the SDGs.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

This module equips students with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in their course of study. Among the topics covered are Determinants and Matrices, Complex Numbers and Calculus.

Provides basic practical laboratory skills and theoretical knowledge to analyse the contents of chemical compounds using various forms of spectroscopy and chromatography. Sampling and solvent extraction used in analyses are also covered in this module.

This module aims to provide students with an overview to the role of food science and technology in providing safe, sustainable and quality food products, from farm to fork, locally and globally. Students will examine various foods and their technologies, such as cereal science, beverage science, meat science and dairy science. Upon completion of this module, students will also be able to understand and apply basic processing principles such as unit conversions, material balance and liquid transport for the design and management of various stages of processing relating to these food science topics.

Provide essential knowledge of microbiology and genetics for the applications in biomedical, food and biologics industry. Fundamental concepts in Microbiology, genetics, evolution and inheritance will be introduced with hands on session to illustrate concepts taught and their applications.

Develop data visualisation skills and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to communicate data effectively. Learn to craft compelling narratives, based on hard facts and data, to call stakeholders into taking action to tackle the SDGs.

Appreciate the use of both creative and computational thinking skills to solve a SDG-related problem. Apply focused and diffuse thinking , brainstorming techniques, and the four pillars of computational thinking to a chosen SDG.

Develop critical and analytical thinking skills, along with the ability to present your point of view with credible and relevant evidence. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of local and global issues covered in the 17 SDGs, with a focus on the former.

Learn the broad overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal and ethical impact on modern society. Build a simple AI model with a drag-and-drop tool and consider how the use of AI can address a chosen SDG.

Provides students with the fundamentals of organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Topics include stereochemistry, chemical kinetics, substitution, addition and elimination reactions.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

The module is designed to provide students with further knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve engineering problems encountered in their studies. Among the topics covered are Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms and Fourier Series.

This module aims to provide students with the underlying principles and key concepts of environmental and water technology and how these can be applied to the resolution of contemporary global issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, transboundary pollution, species extinction, soil remediation, etc.

Provides students with laboratory skills and theoretical knowledge of forensic chemistry. It provides students with the ability to develop problem-solving skills and encourages students to think and learn independently.

This module aims to provide further understanding of chemistry such as properties of gases, acids and bases, chemical thermodynamics, simple mixtures, valence bond model (hybridisation), and transition metal chemistry that will be essential for the understanding of other chemistry disciplines.

Concepts are needed for the understanding of equilibria in chemistry as well as the practical importance to study the rates of reactions for the purpose to predict how quickly a reaction mixture approaches equilibrium. Equilibria include physical change (e.g. fusion and vaporisation) and chemical change, including electrochemistry. Moreover, the understanding of thermodynamics in particular of enthalpy and entropy is where we can deliver a unified view of equilibrium and the direction of spontaneous change in terms of the chemical potentials of substances. The topics covered in this module shall help students’ learning of other modules such as colloid chemistry and basic pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences.

Equips the students with the essential knowledge and skills in ensuring good laboratory management in accordance to ISO17025 requirements for accreditation as a competent chemical testing laboratory. The module also encompasses validation of analytical testing methodology; measurement of uncertainty to ascertain the accuracy of results and safety management of chemicals in a laboratory. In addition, students are taught essential statistical techniques (F-test, T-test and Qtest) for evaluation of test results. Case studies of laboratory audits are also used to enhance students’ understanding in the operation of an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

Provides knowledge on the pharmaceutical industry and its products. It outlines the drug development process from synthesis to market launch and describes common drug classes and their applications in terms of structure-activity relationships, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses and side effects. Students will gain theoretical and practical skills on the synthesis and analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

Covers advanced techniques such as GC-MS, LC, fluorimetry, ICP-OES, FTIR and flameless atomic absorption spectrometry. Hands-on experience with selected instruments is emphasised.

Provides students with the fundamental principles and concepts of cGMP. It describes the various guidelines and the requirements for the manufacture and testing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicinal products. This module also equips the students with the knowledge on validation of various processes and equipment used in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

The 22-week internship forms an integral part of the coursework and allows students to gain practical working exposure to real-life industrial environment and further develop technical/ research skills and knowledge. It will help develop important work skills such as positive working attitude, initiative, interpersonal/communication skills and team work.

This module aims to provide students with chemistry concepts for applications in organic synthesis and characterisation. Students will apply the acquired knowledge to devise organic syntheses and elucidate organic compounds using spectroscopic data. Experimental techniques related to the synthesis, separation, extraction, purification, identification and characterisation of organic compounds will also be covered. In addition, students will learn to apply the principles of green chemistry to synthesise organic molecules for good health and well-being aligning to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 3, and also avoid the use of hazardous chemicals and reduce the use of solvents and chemical consumptions under UN SDG 12.

To provide students with the detailed theoretical knowledge of the various processes and the chemistry involved to refine petroleum to basic chemical building blocks, followed by their conversion to some useful common and specialty chemicals. The importance of petrochemicals to the Singapore’s economy is discussed. Students will acquire the essential skills to determine the physical and chemical properties of petroleum products and petrochemicals.

Covers the fundamentals and applications of industrial specialty chemicals such as detergents, dispersants, chemical additives, fine chemicals and industrial catalysts. Also included are polymers, solvents, fuel additives and synthetic base oils. Key manufacturing processes and raw materials optimisation are also covered.

Learn the broad overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal and ethical impact on modern society. Build a simple AI model with a drag-and-drop tool and consider how the use of AI can address a chosen SDG.

Provides students with the fundamentals of organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Topics include stereochemistry, chemical kinetics, substitution, addition and elimination reactions.

Coatings and elastomers play an important role in the manufacturing sector with applications ranging from urban solutions, electronics, aerospace to consumer products. They provide protection, decoration for product performance. Building on the foundation of materials and their properties, students will gain the essential knowledge and skillsets in aspects of the science, technology, applications and testing of coatings and elastomers

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

The module is designed to provide students with further knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve engineering problems encountered in their studies. Among the topics covered are Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms and Fourier Series.

For a material to perform in an application, it should have suitable desired properties. It is of vital importance to characterise a material during research, development and quality control to ensure that the material can perform up to expectations in the desired application. Upon completion of this module, students would be able to apply fundamental knowledge in common materials characterisation techniques to analyse the performance of a product based on industry requirements as part of the DAPC Industry Now Curriculum (INC).

Materials are widely used in daily life applications in different forms. Different processing techniques will bring out different shape, design and properties out of materials. This module provides students the fundamental knowledge and skills in the principles and technology of materials processing, which are essential to understand the effect of processing parameters on product properties and the remediation/refinement needed in the processes to enhance product properties. Emphasis will be placed on polymers processing to reflect the industry needs in Singapore. Materials Processing I is a pre-requisite to Materials Processing II as part of the DAPC Industry Now Curriculum (INC).

This module sets the goal of equipping students with industry relevant and in-demand skills through industry application-based projects. Students will leverage from CP4184 to polish and deepen their knowledge and skills in emerging industry trends and developments in polymeric materials. In addition, students will learn 3D printing technique to hone their creative skills from product conceptualisation, selection of sustainable materials to prototype testing. At the end of the module, students will be trained in transferable processing skills and techniques to create, process and produce products based on industry requirements as part of DAPC Industry Now Curriculum (INC).

Deals with two important classes of engineering materials, ie, metals and ceramics. Building on their foundation of materials science, students will be able to understand the structures, properties and applications of metals and their alloys. Students will also study ceramics in relation to their properties, i.e. magnetic, thermal, optical and electrical. In addition, students will gain an overview of the importance and the properties of these materials in various related industries.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

Provides students with knowledge of both commodity and engineering plastics pertaining to their manufacture, properties and applications. Students will also learn about cost effective additives such as heat stabilisers, plasticisers, nucleating agents and fillers that enhance performances.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

This 44-week programme offers meaningful work attachments in discipline related industries. The valuable work experience will not only help our students apply their knowledge acquired in their course to solve real-life problems but also gain an in-depth insight into the chemical industries, in particular the polymer and speciality additive industries as well as understand the dynamics of changes in their workplaces. This intensive out-ofthe-classroom training will hone the life skills of our students in the areas of effective communication, teamwork, project management and emotional resilience so that they become better equipped to serve the industry upon their graduation.

Learn the broad overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal and ethical impact on modern society. Build a simple AI model with a drag-and-drop tool and consider how the use of AI can address a chosen SDG.

Provides students with the fundamentals of organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Topics include stereochemistry, chemical kinetics, substitution, addition and elimination reactions.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

The module is designed to provide students with further knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve engineering problems encountered in their studies. Among the topics covered are Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms and Fourier Series.

This module aims to provide students with the underlying principles and key concepts of environmental and water technology and how these can be applied to the resolution of contemporary global issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, transboundary pollution, species extinction, soil remediation, etc.

Provides students with laboratory skills and theoretical knowledge of forensic chemistry. It provides students with the ability to develop problem-solving skills and encourages students to think and learn independently.

This module aims to provide further understanding of chemistry such as properties of gases, acids and bases, chemical thermodynamics, simple mixtures, valence bond model (hybridisation), and transition metal chemistry that will be essential for the understanding of other chemistry disciplines.

Concepts are needed for the understanding of equilibria in chemistry as well as the practical importance to study the rates of reactions for the purpose to predict how quickly a reaction mixture approaches equilibrium. Equilibria include physical change (e.g. fusion and vaporisation) and chemical change, including electrochemistry. Moreover, the understanding of thermodynamics in particular of enthalpy and entropy is where we can deliver a unified view of equilibrium and the direction of spontaneous change in terms of the chemical potentials of substances. The topics covered in this module shall help students’ learning of other modules such as colloid chemistry and basic pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences.

Equips the students with the essential knowledge and skills in ensuring good laboratory management in accordance to ISO17025 requirements for accreditation as a competent chemical testing laboratory. The module also encompasses validation of analytical testing methodology; measurement of uncertainty to ascertain the accuracy of results and safety management of chemicals in a laboratory. In addition, students are taught essential statistical techniques (F-test, T-test and Qtest) for evaluation of test results. Case studies of laboratory audits are also used to enhance students’ understanding in the operation of an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

Covers advanced techniques such as GC-MS, LC, fluorimetry, ICP-OES, FTIR and flameless atomic absorption spectrometry. Hands-on experience with selected instruments is emphasised.

This module provides students with basic knowledge of pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing processes. It also covers the current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements and technologies for improving productivity in this industry.

This module is the fifth of a series of 5 skills-based modules to be implemented over 5 semesters of the DCHE course. It provides students with hands-on experience in the operation of bioreactors including single use bioreactors, downstream processing equipment and bioanalytical instruments.

Provides students with the fundamental principles and concepts of cGMP. It describes the various guidelines and the requirements for the manufacture and testing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicinal products. This module also equips the students with the knowledge on validation of various processes and equipment used in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

The 22-week internship forms an integral part of the coursework and allows students to gain practical working exposure to real-life industrial environment and further develop technical/ research skills and knowledge. It will help develop important work skills such as positive working attitude, initiative, interpersonal/communication skills and team work.

This module aims to provide students with chemistry concepts for applications in organic synthesis and characterisation. Students will apply the acquired knowledge to devise organic syntheses and elucidate organic compounds using spectroscopic data. Experimental techniques related to the synthesis, separation, extraction, purification, identification and characterisation of organic compounds will also be covered. In addition, students will learn to apply the principles of green chemistry to synthesise organic molecules for good health and well-being aligning to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 3, and also avoid the use of hazardous chemicals and reduce the use of solvents and chemical consumptions under UN SDG 12.