Introduction
In this course, learners will develop the physical intuition and analytical skills essential for studying physical systems and solving problems in mechanics, thermal physics, and electricity and magnetism. Learners will explore the principles of impulse and momentum, work and energy, and thermal physics. Additionally, the course will cover electric and magnetic fields, the motion of charged particles and their applications, and fundamental circuit concepts. The knowledge gained will serve as a foundation for higher-level courses and is critical in the engineering profession. Learners will acquire key competencies such as analysing physics and solving problems related to everyday phenomena. They will apply these skills to address common issues in engineering fields, including mechanical systems, electric and magnetic phenomena, and thermal properties of matter. By mastering these foundational concepts, learners will be better prepared to tackle challenges in future engineering coursework.This course is credit-bearing (4AU) and stackable to
- Specialist Certificate in Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Part-time Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering course. (The part-time Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) will be discontinued from Academic Year 2026-2027 (i.e., August 2026). As a result, the progression pathway from the Specialist Certificate to the part-time Bachelor of Engineering in EEE will no longer be available.)
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
1. Analyse physics formulas and make simple estimates of physical quantities in daily life.
2. Solve problems involving mass, weight, density, pressure, buoyant force, and perform basic vector operations.
3. Analyse and solve kinematics problems in 1D and 2D, applying Newton's laws of motion to understand forces and their effects.
4. Apply the impulse-momentum relations, work-energy theorem and conservation laws associated with momentum and energy to solve problems.
5. Explain and solve problems involving electric charges using Coulomb's law and analyse static and time-dependent circuits.
6. Describe magnetic phenomena and apply Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law to problems involving electromagnetic induction.
7. Analyse thermal properties of matter and apply the first law of thermodynamics to evaluate heat engines
8. Analyse and solve real-life problems that require an integrated knowledge of basic physics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermal physics.
1. Analyse physics formulas and make simple estimates of physical quantities in daily life.
2. Solve problems involving mass, weight, density, pressure, buoyant force, and perform basic vector operations.
3. Analyse and solve kinematics problems in 1D and 2D, applying Newton's laws of motion to understand forces and their effects.
4. Apply the impulse-momentum relations, work-energy theorem and conservation laws associated with momentum and energy to solve problems.
5. Explain and solve problems involving electric charges using Coulomb's law and analyse static and time-dependent circuits.
6. Describe magnetic phenomena and apply Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law to problems involving electromagnetic induction.
7. Analyse thermal properties of matter and apply the first law of thermodynamics to evaluate heat engines
8. Analyse and solve real-life problems that require an integrated knowledge of basic physics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermal physics.
Individuals transitioning into engineering or technical fields who need to acquire basics physics knowledge, entry-level engineering technicians, laboratory technicians, and field service technicians.
Standard Course Fee: S$4272.8
| BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER SSG funding (if eligible under various schemes) & 9% GST | |
| SSG Funding Support | Course Fee | Course Fee Payable |
| Singapore Citizen (SC) and Permanent Resident (PR) (Up to 70% funding) | $3,920.00 | $1,281.84 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | $3,920.00 | $497.84 |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years old SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) (Up to 90% funding) | $3,920.00 | $497.84 |
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits for each course. Click here for more information.
- Learners can utilise their SkillsFuture Credits for these courses.
- Singaporeans aged 40 years and above are able to use their SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 to offset the course fees after SSG funding.
