Introduction
The course aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge in the kinematics and dynamics of planar mechanisms, such as linkages, gears, and cams. Both graphical and analytical techniques will be introduced and students will be able to apply the techniques in solving problems in mechanisms.This course is credit-bearing (3AU) and stackable to:
- Specialist Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Essentials for Aerospace Engineers (12 AU)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (135-136 AU)
Course Availability
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Date(s): 12 Jan 2026 to 08 May 2026
Venue: Nanyang Technological University
Registration Closing Date: 15 Dec 2025
The purpose of a mechanism is to transmit motion and force. This course introduces the students some basic mechanisms including linkages, cams and gears. Mechanisms are the building blocks of a machine. In a machine design problem, very often the first task is to determine the type and configurations of mechanisms to provide the desired motions. Once the kinematic issues are addressed, the dynamic analysis can then be performed. In this course, techniques for the kinematic and dynamic analyses of mechanisms will be covered. A course in the theory of mechanisms is essential for any mechanical engineers as the knowledge is fundamental in understanding the working of machines. Apart from analytical ability, it also provides students the opportunities to develop their design capability.
Both graphical and analytical techniques will be introduced and students will be able to apply the techniques in solving problems in mechanisms.
Both graphical and analytical techniques will be introduced and students will be able to apply the techniques in solving problems in mechanisms.
NTU Aerospace Engineering graduates Working Professionals with knowledge in Kinematics of Particles, Kinematics of Rigid Bodies, Kinetics of Particles, Kinetics of Rigid Bodies.
Standard Course Fee: S$3204.6
| 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) | $2,940.00 | $961.38 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | $2,940.00 | $373.38 |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years old SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) (Up to 90% funding) | $2,940.00 | $373.38 |
- 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.
