Service-Learning Ngee Ann Polytechnic - School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

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Diploma in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Module: Environmental Technology

This module introduces students to environmental problems and their impact. Students will study the various methods, applications and equipment in solving and preventing environmental problems, specifically in the areas of air and water pollution, and the management of industrial wastes.

Module: Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2.2

This module integrates the practical aspects of Environmental Technology and Transfer Processes - Heat and Mass modules.

Partner: National Parks Board

Project: Performing water quality analysis

Students assisted Nparks by performing water quality analysis at East Coast Park and Labrador Park. They also did beach cleaning at East Coast Park. This gave them a better understanding of the wastes that are impacting our coastal areas whilst serving the community. They were also given a problem statement by Nparks and proposed their own solutions to address this.

Diploma in Biomedical Science Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology

Module: Applied Biostatistics

This module covers advanced statistical skills to analyse and interpret a wide range of biological, pre-clinical and clinical data, and preparation of data for scientific presentation. The statistical skills covered are biological experiment design, hypothesis testing, quantitative data analysis by parametric and non-parametric methods, qualitative data analysis by Chi-square and Fisher tests, and simple correlation & regression analysis for non-linear data. The scientific presentation section covers how to organised data, prepare and incorporate statistical results on graphs and interpretation of results.

Partner: North West Community Development Council (NW CDC)

Project: Collecting & analysing data on recycled items

Students assisted in NW CDC’s recycling project at 2 collection centres where they sorted and packed residents’ recyclable items. They collected data on the recycled items and applied what they had learnt in the module to analyse this data. They then submitted group reports to NW CDC which comprised hypothesis writing, data analysis, interpretation and conclusions/recommendations.

Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture

Module: Horticulture & Turf Management

Students learn topics on site preparation, planting and maintenance of turf and shrubs, drafting of maintenance schedule and horticultural management. Through fieldwork, students will demonstrate their competence in planting, forking, weeding, mowing and shrub pruning. Topics on types of media used, application of fertilizers and pesticides, mulching, turf establishment and its cultural practices are also covered.

Partner: Jurong Central Zone D Community Garden

Project: Maintaining a community garden with elderly volunteers

Students helped out with general maintenance of a community garden where they worked with mainly elderly volunteers, utilising general horticultural practices learnt in their module. They made observations of the working conditions in the garden and reflected upon how to help the gardeners. They also brainstormed a solution to a problem faced by the gardeners and presented their solution to the rest of the class.

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Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Module: Pathology

This module helps students to understand the causes and mechanisms of disease. Students learn about disease processes affecting common organ systems. The mechanisms of disease, natural history and progression and implications for treatment and prevention will be discussed.

Partners: North West Community Development Council (NWCDC) and Pacific Activity Centre (Fajar Spring)

Project: Healthy living and diabetes prevention

This project targeted the elderly residents living in studio apartments. It involved students from two diplomas and focused on healthy living and diabetes prevention. Pharmaceutical Science students conducted an event that included talks on prevention and management of diabetes, blood pressure and blood glucose level measurements, an exercise session and quiz. Landscape Design & Horticulture students carried out hands-on plant propagation activities involving healthy herbs and air-purifying plants. Students went door-to-door to publicise the event using posters and flyers. They interacted with some of the residents and gained an understanding of their background, communication style and health concerns.

Diploma in Environmental & Water Technology

Module: Global Environmental Issues

With globalization, the growth of the human population and technological advances, pressures on the planet’s natural systems are becoming increasingly intense and complex. This module discusses current global environmental issues and the interaction between human activities, resources, and the environment. Contributing social, political and economic factors will be covered. Mitigation measures such as research, conservation, role of media, volunteer work and technology will be emphasized. The aim of this module is to promote greater environmental awareness and nurture social responsibility towards the environment.

Partner: National Parks Board

Project: Raising awareness of wetlands conservation

Students developed proposals on how to reach out to the community to raise awareness on the conservation of wetlands and the World Wetlands Day 2019 Theme: Wetlands & Climate Change. Their proposals included a Wetland Carnival, Treasure Hunts and Outings. They then conducted surveys with the community to get responses on their proposals before submitting the final proposals for NParks’ consideration.

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