Department of Civil Engineering

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* RC - Required Course
* EC- Elective Course

MAT 108 A/B Physics I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
Introduce the fundamental principles of physics and their applications.
To prepare students for studying higher level engineering courses.
Keyword
Vectors, scalars, one-dimensional motion, two-dimensional motion, three-dimensional motion, mechanics, circular motion, Newton's Laws, work, mechanical energy, momentum, angular momentum, rotational mechanics, equilibrium of a rigid body, oscillatory motion, fluid mechanics, electric charge, electric field, Gauss' Law, electric potential, electric current, electromotive force (emf), electric circuit, magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, solenoid, Faraday's law, Maxwell's equation, electromagnetic energy, capacitance, inductance, direct current and alternating current.
Prerequisite
Nil

MAT 108 L Physics Laboratory I/II 2 terms Level I
To introduce the techniques of experimental physics.
To supplement the lecture course by providing demonstrations of important topics and tests of the consequences of the important theories covered in the lecture course.
Keyword
Physics, experiment, force, acceleration, gravity, Newton’s laws of motion, centripetal force, harmonic oscillator, oscillation, spring, moment of inertia, Young’s modulus, Bernoulli effects, standing wave, resonance, capacitance, reed switch, resistance, resistance, voltmeter, ammeter, current, magnetic fields, electric currents, solenoid.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 102 A/B Engineering Graphics I/II 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To teach students how to create professional-quality drawings.
To introduce to students the principles and techniques used in engineering drawing.
Keyword
Drawing sheets, line work, lettering, scales, orthographic projections, dimensions, isometric views, oblique views, sectional views, civil engineering drawings, seawall, drainage, highway, reinforced concrete structures details, framing plan, reinforcement schedule, steel structures details, marking plans, truss joint details, column and connection details.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 106 Professional Studies 2 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide students with general knowledge in various disciplines of civil engineering.
To introduce professional project planning/management and communication skills to students.
To educate students to achieve professional excellence with strong sense of social responsibility.
Keyword
Civil engineers, construction materials, concrete, steel, reinforced concrete, concrete technology, formworks, falseworks, prestressed concrete, non-destructive testing, environmental impact assessment, drainage impact assessment, traffic impact assessment, roads, pavements, drainage, bridges, subways, structures inspection and maintenance, steel structures, project planning, project management, life cycle costs, pavement management system, civil engineering projects, civil engineering contracts, cost, deadlines, safety, ethics, engineer and professional codes of ethics, engineer as employee, corporate commitments, conflicts of interest, ethical obligations, environment and sustainability.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 201 A/B Surveying I/II 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To provide students with theoretical and practical skills in land and geodetic surveying.
Keyword
Plane surveying, geodetic surveying, direct distance measurement, levelling, theodolite, traverse, tachometry, route survey, calculation of area and volume, triangulation schemes, hydrographical surveying, spherical trigonometry, earth and celestial sphere, nautical almanac, corrections and common sense of stars, time, latitude observation, longitude observation.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 203 O Strength of Materials 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide knowledge on how bodies respond to applied load and the relations between externally applied load and their internal effects on bodies.
Keyword
Stress, strain, force, reaction, normal stress, axial strain, Hooke’s law, thermal stress and strain, shear stress and strain, torsional stress and strain, bending stress and strain, combined stress, elasticity, strain energy, plasticity, ductile and brittle material allowable stress, Mohr’s circle, variation of stresses, principle stresses, principal planes, membrane stress in thin-walled pressure vessel, biaxial stresses, Poisson’s ratio, volume dilatation, relations between E, G & µ, shearing force and bending moment diagrams, section modulus, shear stress in beams, beam deflections, compatibility, statically indeterminate structures, continuous beam.
Prerequisite
MAT103A/B Calculus I/II
CIE217 Applied Mechanics

CIE 204 Fluid Mechanics 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To introduce the physical phenomena and fundamental principles of fluid mechanics.
To provide students with physical insight into the problems related to fluid mechanics and develop their problem-solving skills.
Keyword
Basic mathematics, physical properties of fluids, laminar flow, turbulent flow, fluid kinematics and deformation, conservation laws for closed and open systems, conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, dimensional analysis and similarity, ideal fluid flows and viscous effects, flow measurement, pipe flows, open channel flows. Included fluid mechanics laboratory with experiments in Osborne Reynolds' demonstration, Bernoulli’s theorem, energy losses in pipes, flow over weirs, and hydraulic jump.
Prerequisite
MAT103A/B Calculus I/II
MAT108A/B Physics I/II

CIE 204 L Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 term Level II
To enhance the ability of understanding the meaning and methods for determination of fluid flow parameters.
To consolidate students knowledge by means of providing hands-on experience in conducting fluid mechanic experiments.
Keyword
Osborne Reynolds' demonstration, Bernoulli’s theorem, energy losses in pipes, flow over weirs, and hydraulic jump.
Prerequisite
MAT103A/B Calculus I/II
MAT108A/B Physics I/II

CIE 205 Engineering Geology 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide the basic knowledge in geology.
To prepare students for the study of advanced in geotechnical engineering subjects.
Keyword
Stratigraphy and geological time scale; geological history of Hong Kong; formation of rock, surface processes and ground water, weathering; erosion and deposition; formation of engineering soils, soil classification; hydrological cycle; aquifers and ground water table, mineralogy and petrology, minerals; crystals; physical properties of silicate and non-silicate minerals and their identification; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock; composition; rock classification and their identification, structural geology, fault; fold and joints; stereographic projection of joint; maps; sections of geological structures, engineering properties of soil and rock, site investigations, direct and indirect method, sampling, logging of boreholes; in-situ tests; interpretation of test results, methods of geophysical exploration, geological application to tunnels, transportation links, dam reservoirs and catchments, coastline protection, slopes and foundation.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 207 Engineering Materials 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To allow students to grasp the basic knowledge in mechanical properties, construction materials including steel, concrete, timber, masonry and plastic.
Keyword
Elasticity, composite modulus, plasticity, creeping, relaxation, fracture, fatigue, characteristic strength, ductility, durability, fire resistance, mild steel, high-yield steel, rolled steel sections, corrosion protection, metal coatings, fire protection, concrete reinforcement, cold working, prestressing steels, concrete components, cement types, manufacture and composition of cement, aggregates, grading, bulking of sand, water, water/cement ratio, hydration, admixtures, strength and workability, fresh concrete tests, mix design, mixing, compaction, curing, cold and hot weather concreting, acid attack, carbonation, sulphate attack, timber, trunk system, cambium, sapwood and heartwood, softwood and hardwood, timber strength, defects, sawing methods, seasoning of timber, preservatives, stone masonry, brick, block, mortars, bitumen, binder, cutback, emulsion, penetration test, asphalt, Marshall test, polymers, additional polymerization, monomers, condensation polymerization, thermoplastics, thermosets, cross linkage. Laboratory testing included setting time, density, fineness, soundness and strength of cement, sieve analysis, water absorption, density and flakiness of aggregates, concrete mix design, slump test, compacting factor test, cube and cylinder making and curing, density and compressive strength of hardened concrete, softening point and penetration of bitumen.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 207 L Engineering Materials Testing 1 term Level II
To allow students to learn how to obtain the properties of common construction materials.
Keyword
Slump test, compacting factor test, cube and cylinder making and curing, density and compressive strength of hardened concrete, softening point and penetration of bitumen, report writing.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 216 Introduction to Civil Engineering Design 2 credits, 1 term Level I
To introduce to students the basic design considerations and the entire design process.
To teach the current practices and techniques in civil engineering.
Keyword
Design objectives and criteria, design philosophy, design development, civil engineering structures, space planning, structural form, load transfer, construction technology, communication and presentation. Introduction to the design components of water supply, drainage, highway, sewer and sewage treatment, marine infrastructures, reclamation, tall building, landslides preventative measures.
Prerequisite
CIE 104A/B Engineering Graphics I/II
CIE 106 Professional Studies

CIE 217 Applied Mechanics 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To introduce the laws of mechanics which are applicable to the study of the motions of particles and of rigid bodies as used in problems in engineering.
Keyword
Statics, dynamics, force, independence of forces, transmissibility of forces, resultant force, parallelogram law of forces, force resolution, graphical method, moment, Varignon’s principle, levers, like/unlike parallel forces, couples, coplanar forces, collinear forces, concurrent forces, principle of equilibrium, Lami’s theorem, centroid, centre of gravity, axis of symmetry, modulus of section, moment of inertia, perpendicular axis theorem, parallel axis theorem, Mohr circle, principal moment of inertia, limiting friction, static friction, dynamic friction, friction coefficient, ladder, wedge, screw, screw jack, efficiency, concentrated load, uniformly distributed load, uniformly varying load, simply supported beams, hinged beams, reactions, perfect truss/frame, imperfect truss/frame, method of joints, method of sections, internal forces, bending moment, axial force diagram, shear force diagram and bending moment diagram.
Prerequisite
MAT108 I/II Physics I/II
CIE104A/B Engineering Graphics I/II

CIE 218 Environmental Engineering 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To introduce the interdisciplinary study of environmental problems: their causes and why they are of concern.
Keyword
Definition of environmental systems, interaction of world systems, environmental disturbances, waste cycle, agrarian society, industrialized society, environmental problems, population forecasting, human environmental disturbances, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, acid rain, exploitation and pollution of water resources, materials balances and separations, first order and second order reactions, reactors, noise, solid waste, technology of environmental control and applications.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 219 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 2 terms Level II
To provide a language and communications skills course specially developed for civil engineering students in the Chu Hai College of Higher Education to enhance their written, communication and spoken English performance in the Civil Engineering programme.
Keyword
Written and oral English, technical reports writing, presentations and effective communications.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 302 Theory of Structures 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To introduce to students the general principles of structural analysis in statically determinate structures and statically indeterminate structures.
Keyword
Statically determinate structures, equations of static equilibrium, internal resistance, deformations due to axial force, bending moment, shear force and torsional moment, beams subjected to lateral loads, trusses subjected to point loads at joints, framed structures, virtual work method, Maxwell’s theorem of reciprocal displacements, statically indeterminate structures, static indeterminacy, geometrical compatibility, flexibility method, equations of compatibility, stiffness method, moment distribution method of continuous beam analysis, matrix notations of stiffness method.
Prerequisite
CIE203O Strength of Materials
CIE217 Applied Mechanics

CIE 302 L Structures Laboratory 1 term Level III
To enhance students’ understanding of the experimental methods for determination of structural behavior.
To consolidate students knowledge by means of providing hands-on experience in experimental procedures for studying structural behavior.
Keyword
Structures laboratory, torsion, bars, unsymmetrical bending, unsymmetrical shear center, truss model, stress and strain, simple beam, continuous beam.
Prerequisite
CIE203O Strength of Materials
CIE217 Applied Mechanics

CIE 303 Reinforced Concrete Structures 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To introduce the theories and behaviour of reinforced concrete members and how to carry out structural design accordingly.
Keyword
Ultimate and serviceability limit states, characteristics material strength/loads, partial factors of safety, load combinations, analysis of beam and frames, analysis of section, equivalent rectangular stress block, singly reinforced rectangular section, compression reinforcements, flanged sections, section in shear, simply supported beam and continued beam, detailing, one way and two ways spanned slab, flat slab floors, staircase, short and slender column, uniaxial and biaxial bending, pad and raft footing, piled foundation, wind code.
Prerequisite
CIE302 Theory of Structures

CIE 305 A Soil Mechanics I 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide knowledge on soil mechanics and basic soil mechanics testing.
Keyword
Soil formation, classification, its physical and mechanical properties, phase relationships, soil compaction, earth pressures, consolidation, shear strength, seepage, piping, principal stress, Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, elastic stress in soil by applied load, triaxial stress state, critical state. Laboratory testing included soil classification, moisture content, sieve analysis, hydrometer, liquid and plastic limits, density and specific gravity, soil compaction test, C.B.R. test, unconfined compressive strength, direct shear and triaxial compression test, permeability test and consolidation test.
Prerequisite
CIE205 Engineering Geology

CIE 305 L Soil Mechanics Laboratory 1 term Level II
To teach students how to obtain soil parameters required for geotechnical design problems.
To provide hands-on experience on laboratory skills.
Keyword
Atterberg limits, moisture content, specific gravity, compaction, consolidation, permeability, shear strength determination, design problems, laboratory report writing.
Prerequisite
CIE205 Engineering Geology

CIE 305 Soil Mechanics II 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To broaden the views of students in both foundation design and construction.
Keyword
Rankine's Theory, Coulomb's Theory, design of retaining structures, deep excavation, shallow foundation, deep foundation, slope stability.
Prerequisite
CIE 305 A Soil Mechanics I

CIE 307 A/B Transportation Engineering I/II 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level II
To broaden the views of students in the planning, application and management of structural design of highways and railways.
Keyword
Highway planning, geometric design, highway construction, road structures and components, railway engineering, rails and maintenance, defective and broken rails, track welding and rail joints, track fastening, base plates and pads, sleepers and ballast, design of plain line, alignment, switch, crossing works, sub-grade and drainage works.
Prerequisite
CIE106 Professional Studies

CIE 317 Civil Engineering Management 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To introduce the basic undergraduate management studies in major areas of civil engineering works.
To introduce the basic concept of risk analysis and management.
To introduce the principles and implementations of ISO systems; safety management; environment control and total quality management etc.
Keyword
Construction industry, planning, scheduling, programming, cost estimating, tendering, contract procurement, civil engineering quantities, specifications, site management, contract administration, cash flow, breakeven analysis, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 2000 (E), safety control, safety management system, safety assessment and auditing, risk analysis and management, environmental control, ISO 14001, Total Quality Management.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 318 Conceptual Design Project 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To teach students to identify and analysis the design problems by project based design works.
To teach students to develop design concept by problem identification.
To integrate and apply the skills and knowledge that the students learned from other civil engineering courses.
To understand the concept of architectural design and integrate the concept into civil engineering design.
To train students with creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Keyword
Feasibility study, site analysis, conceptual design, design schemes, design process, layout plans, contract, building plans submissions, working drawings and details, structures, structural concepts, stability, sustainability, cost estimate, programme, communication and presentation.
Prerequisite
CIE216 Introduction to Civil Engineering Design

CIE 323 Hydrology and Hydraulics 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both the concepts on hydrology and hydraulics.
To prepare students for the further studies in water and wastewater engineering.
Keyword
Hydrologic cycle, river and basin, evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, hydrograph, probability concepts in hydrology, governing equations of motion, laminar and turbulent flows, boundary layer theory, open channel hydraulics, environmental hydraulics.
Prerequisite
CIE204 Fluid Mechanics

CIE 426 A/B Water and Wastewater Engineering I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To provide a comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater technology covering the fields in water processing, water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and disposal and treated wastewater and sludge.
To prepare students for applying the knowledge to deal with practical problems and be able to further their studies in design of sanitary engineering.
To broaden the students’ knowledge in the planning, application and management of water resources systems.
To introduce to students the general concepts for the design of various water resources systems.
Keyword
Surface water, groundwater, water supply, sewage, storm water, water pollution, surface water standards, drinking water standards, water demand, fire demand, water supply system, water distribution systems, pumping capacity, construction and hydraulics of water works system, pipe networks, pump selection, surface water intakes, ground water intakes, water processing, operation and maintenance of water works system, water and energy conservation, wastewater flows and characteristics, wastewater collection, sampling, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, sewage treatment, reuse of treated effluent and sewage disposal, modeling of submerged outfall. Water management, groundwater hydraulics, wells, safe yield of groundwater, hydrodynamics of estuaries, dispersion of pollutants, reservoirs, sediment transport and sedimentation, computer models, forces acting on dams, spillways, gates and outlet works, irrigation, drainage, flood control and river regulation, urban stormwater.
Prerequisite
CIE218 Environmental Engineering
CIE323 Hydrology and Hydraulics

CIE 430 A/B Final Year Dissertation I/II 2 terms, 9 credits Level III
To provide students with a 1-year study on a specific civil engineering topic under the supervision and guidance of supervisors/lecturers.
To apply civil engineering principles to the engineering design, project planning and investigation of special civil engineering problems.
Keyword
Problem identification; Literature Review; Research Objectives; Research Methodology; Data Analysis; Reporting and Presentation; Dissertation.
Prerequisite
Required to have taken Year 1-3 courses and with instructor’s permission.

CIE 431 Engineering Health and Safety 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide an overview of engineering health and safety in relation to engineering practices and environmental issues.
Keyword
Safety and Environmental Laws, Safety Management, Health & Safety at Work, Fire Prevention, Electrical safety, Loss Control, Accident Investigation, Occupational Health, COSHH, Safety Auditing, Marine Construction Safety.
Prerequisite
CIE104 Professional Studies
CIE208 Environmental Engineering

CIE 437 A/B Integrated Engineering Design Project 4 credits, 2 terms Level III
To broaden the views of students in steelwork design.
To introduce the fundamental principles for the design of prestressed concrete structures.
To provide students with advanced geotechnical engineering design concepts.
To broaden students’ understanding of the nature of the design process and team-working skills.
To integrate students’ knowledge learned from all the civil engineering subjects into the design project.
Keyword
Shallow and pile foundation, ultimate bearing and pile capacity, foundation settlements, pile group effect and site investigation. Structural steel material and section properties, limit states design, BS 5950, beam design, bending, lateral torsional buckling, shear, deflection, direct shear joints, beam-to-column bolted connections using ordinary bolts/friction-grip bolts, beam-to-column welded connection, tension members, compression members, axially loaded column, beam column, column base. Prestressing and post tensioning techniques, properties of concrete and prestressing steels, design considerations, anchorage/bonding of cables/wire, flexure analysis by superposition and strength methods, draping of cables, deflection and stiffness, indeterminate structures, limitations of prestressing, losses of prestress. Design project, communication and presentation.
Prerequisite
CIE303 Reinforced Concrete Structures
CIE305A Soil Mechanics I
CIE305 Soil Mechanics II

CIE 438 Fire Engineering 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fire engineering for protection of people, property and the environment from the occurrence of fire.
Keyword
Building (Construction) Regulations; the nature and characteristics of fire and the mechanisms of fire spread; fire loading; fire resistance construction; means of escape; means of access for fire fighting; fire process; building/structure fire models; the design, installation, maintenance and/or development of fire detection, fire suppression, fire control and fire related communication systems and equipment; performance-based design codes for fire engineering systems; post-fire investigation and analysis.
Prerequisite
CIE303 Reinforced Concrete Structures

MAT 103 A/B Calculus I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To provide a basic concept of the theory and application of differentiation and integration.
To provide advanced concepts in multi-variable calculus.
Keyword
Differentiation: set and function, limits and continuity, the derivative, some differential rules, derivative of higher order, mean value theorem, L'Hospital law, Taylor formula, and applications of differentiation. Integration: Indefinite integrals, definite integrals, computation of integrals and application of integration, function of several variables, partial derivatives, total differential, chain rule, implicit differentiation and applications of partial differentiation.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 206 A/B Engineering Mathematics I/II 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level II
To introduce the concepts and methods in the field of engineering mathematics to deal with practical engineering problems.
Keyword
Fundamental calculus, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, first order ordinary differential equations, second order ordinary differential equations, linear algebra and vectors, matrices, determinants, tensor analysis.
Prerequisite
MAT103A/B Calculus I/II

CIE 320 A/B Advanced Engineering Mathematics I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To introduce the concepts and methods of mathematics in solving practical engineering problems.
To enhance students’ ability in dealing with complex mathematical calculations in various engineering courses.
Keyword
Power series, gamma, beta and other special functions, infinite series, complex algebra, function of complex variable, Cauchy-Riemann relations, contour integration, Laurent series, residue theorem, coordinates transformation, tensor analysis, partial differential equations, Frobenius method, self-adjoint operator, Hermitian operator, Legendre polynomials, Legendre series, Bessel function, Fourier series and transform, Laplace transform, applications of differential equations, numerical analysis, finite difference method.
Prerequisite
CIE206A/B Engineering Mathematics I/II

ENG 101 A/B Freshman English I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To meet and move beyond the standard of AS Level Use of English.
To achieve clarity, succinctness and appropriateness, in a variety of styles and formats, in their oral and written communication.
To interpret, process, analyse, integrate and present information and data in a variety of formats and media both orally and in writing.
To communicate referencing and annotation information and details in standard format and following international guidelines, as a first step in their attempt at writing academic papers and reports.
To communicate effectively with a working vocabulary for academic purposes.
Keyword
Social and academic themes, language skills, study skills and communication skills.
Prerequisite
Nil

ENG 143 A/B English Workshop I/II 2 terms Level I
To provide speaking practice in English.
To develop their confidence in communicating in English using conversation and a short oral presentation.
Keyword
Comparing and justifying choices and ideas; making guesses, brainstorming for ideas; discussing consequences; preparing a short speech; responding to and giving opinions; talking about imagined situations; asking/answering questions; describing; narrating; giving a report; comparing; interviewing; making suggestions.
Prerequisite
Nil

JCM 230 International Relations 2 terms Level I
To introduce theoretical approaches to the analysis of international political and economic relations as well as the selected international issues with the application of the conceptual and thematic approaches.
Keyword
Centrality, instrumentalities, states, government, balance of power, international political economy, environmental protection, globalization.
Prerequisite
Nil

CIE 315 Advanced Building Materials 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To introduce the properties, manufacture and usages of some common construction materials which include lightweight concrete, plaster and mortar, brick and block, composites and timber.
Keyword
Lightweight aggregate concrete, aerated concrete, manufacture of lightweight concrete, plaster content, adhesion, cohesion, lime mortar, Portland cement mortar, mortar strength, mortar workability, permeability, clay bricks, clay composition, clay manufacture, facing brick, common brick, engineering brick, calcium silicate brick, concrete block, aerated concrete block, aggregate block, classification of composite, composite components, fibre types, bonding, interface, fracture process, ductile/brittle matrix, composites application, softwood, hardwood, tree trunk system, springwood, summerwood, softwood, hardwood, grading, fibre saturation point, defects, seasoning, structural timber, laminated timber, float glass, cast glass, patterned glass, Georgian wired glass, toughened glass, laminated glass, fire-resistant glass, body-tinted glass, structural glass, frost attack, corrosion, carbonation, chloride attack, sulphate attack, alkali silica reaction, cover meter, half-cell potential meter, resistivity meter, Schmidt hammer, pundit.
Prerequisite
CIE207 Engineering Materials

CIE 316 Student Internship 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with opportunities to obtain on-job experience in civil engineering.
To help students learn the skills in dealing with project coordination and work procedures in a real working environment.
To familiarize students with the professional practices in Hong Kong.
To enhance students’ understanding of the development of a civil engineering project or a building project.
Keyword
Project coordination, site supervision, meeting, presentation, tender document, tender invitation, tender analysis, working drawing, as-built drawing, detail design, construction methods, construction procedures, construction equipment, code of practice, ordinance, regulations, building services, site formation, building, civil works, safety, environmental protection.
Prerequisite
Year 3 students without one-year full time job experience in civil engineering or construction field must take this course.
Employment obtained through the Department. As the number of employment opportunities differs each year, interested students are required to complete a questionnaire and a resume for the course instructor's assessment and recommendation to employers.

CIE 322 Environment and Sustainable Development 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To teach students the basic concepts and issues of environmental conservation and planning to maintain sustainable development.
Keyword
Environment, resources, pollution, planning and conservation, human influence to the environment, global crisis, population trends, Waste Management, air pollution management, noise management and policy, town planning and control in Hong Kong and overseas.
Prerequisite
CIE218 Environmental Engineering

CIE 324 Earthquake Engineering 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To introduce the basic science of earthquakes and describe its effects on the natural and built environment.
To quantify the ground shaking level and earthquake hazard.
To understand the nature of earthquake-induced forces on structures and evaluate their response to earthquakes.
Keyword
Science of earthquakes, earthquake hazard, site (soil) effects, loading specification, earthquake-induced loadings, structural response to earthquake, seismic design codes, design philosophy, vibration control.
Prerequisite
CIE205 Engineering Geology
CIE217 Applied Mechanics

CIE 325 Project Delivery 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To introduce the project delivery from feasibility study, various assessment to contract document and tendering process.
Keyword
Feasibility studies, site selection, drainage assessment, sewerage assessment, environmental assessment, traffic/transportation assessment, project programme, cost estimation, public consultation, contract document, tendering and selection.
Prerequisite
CIE318 Conceptual Design Project

CIE 402 Steel Structural Design 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To broaden the views of students in steelwork design.
Keyword
Structural steel material and section properties, limit states design, BS 5950, beam design, bending, lateral torsional buckling, shear, deflection, direct shear joints, beam-to-column bolted connections using ordinary bolts/friction-grip bolts, beam-to-column welded connection, tension members, compression members, axially loaded column, beam column, column base.
Prerequisite
CIE302 Theory of Structures

CIE 403 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To introduce the fundamental principles for the design of prestressed concrete structures.
Keyword
Prestressing and post tensioning techniques, properties of concrete and prestressing steels, design considerations, anchorage/bonding of cables/wire, flexure analysis by superposition and strength methods, draping of cables, deflection and stiffness, indeterminate structures, limitations of prestressing, losses of prestress.
Prerequisite
CIE303 Reinforced Concrete Structures

CIE 414 Rock Mechanics 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To broaden the knowledge of students with regards to the differences of rocks compared to soil materials both in terms of geological history of formation and sometimes related effects on changes in mechanical properties and considerations needed for engineering design.
To extend students’ exposure to the different, often more complex, types of works and activities involving geotechnical engineering in different ground conditions.
Keyword
Classification of rock, index properties of rock, mode of rock failure, measurement, stress-strain behaviour, Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, planes of weakness, stereographic projection of joint orientation, shear strength measurement joint roughness, in situ stresses, rock slope stability, stereographic projection in rock slope stability analysis, plane and wedge failure analyses, design and control, tunnel and caverns, data measurement, underground excavation, stresses around the excavation, rock support systems.
Prerequisite
CIE205 Engineering Geology
CIE305A Soil Mechanics I

CIE 425 Foundation Design 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with advanced geotechnical engineering design concepts.
Keyword
Slope Failure, Soil nails, Bearing Capacity, Consolidation Settlement, Shaft Friction, Vertical Drain, Compensation Grouting, CPT, CPT, In-situ Vane Shear Test.
Prerequisite
CIE205 Engineering Geology
CIE305A Soil Mechanics I
CIE305 Soil Mechanics II

CIE 432 Construction Methods and Cost Estimating 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide the student with the knowledge in different types of construction methods and calculation of the cost for projects.
Keyword
Construction processes, contracting and bonding, planning and scheduling, estimating and project control, productivity models, construction econometrics, application of scientific principles to costs, estimates of costs in construction engineering, concepts and statistical measurements, general overhead costs, cost markups and profits, fundamentals of cost recording, cost accounts, cost controls.
Prerequisite
CIE106 Professional Studies

CIE 433 Environmental Pollution Control 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide the student with the knowledge in different types of environmental problems: their cause, why they are of concern, and how they can be controlled.
Keyword
Environmental and world systems, interactions, environmental pollution problems, control methods, noise pollution control, principle of noise control engineering, industrial noise control, construction site noise control, water, pollution sources, water processing, sewage treatment, atmospheric pollutants, indoor air pollution, land pollution sources, solid waste treatment.
Prerequisite
CIE218 Environmental Engineering

CIE 434 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide a solid understanding on the dynamic response of structures.
To provide an indepth knowledge on the rationale and formulation procedures of finite element and finite difference methods.
Keyword
Structural idealization, structural behaviour, equations of mechanics, equilibrium, compatibility, constitutive equations, stiffness approach to indeterminate analysis, direct stiffness method, element stiffness matrices, global stiffness matrices, finite element, shape function, matrix assembling.
Prerequisite
CIE302 Theory of Structures

CIE 435 Traffic Engineering and Design 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide the students with the knowledge in traffic engineering and the necessary background for more advanced traffic engineering training.
To learn the principles of traffic engineering and develop an understanding of how to conduct traffic engineering studies.
Keyword
Traffic engineering, traffic stream characteristics, highway capacity, traffic control, queuing analysis, transport network modeling, demand theory, sequential demand model, transportation survey, transportation analysis, transit system, junctions, roundabout, traffic accident, road safety.
Prerequisite
CIE307A/B Transportation Engineering I/II

CIE 436 Traffic Impact Assessment 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with the concepts of the coordination between traffic and development.
To train students to be able to conduct a traffic impact assessment.
Keyword
Traffic impact assessment, transport demand, traffic flow, traffic forecast, traffic forecast model, traffic delay, traffic capacity, mitigation measures, traffic modeling.
Prerequisite
CIE307A/B Transportation Engineering I/II

ARE 215 A/B Building Technology & Sustainability I A/B 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level II
To introduce the basic technology with respect to organization, sequence, production and different approaches of building technology in order to enhance the practicality of design for construction.
To introduce the roles of construction party.
To introduce the basic procedure of building development from preliminary stage to occupation.
To enhance student’s capabilities in demonstrating the basic concept of building construction techniques.
To develop an integrative view of the building technology.
To develop a practice basis for pursuing intermediate and higher level on architectural technology.
To develop the skills of building thinking.
To introduce Site Planning Considerations and factors in relation to Architectural Design.
Keyword
Site personnel, site reconnaissance, site investigation, simple foundation, deep foundation, piles foundation, brickwork construction, traditional reinforced concrete; slab, beam and column temporary supporting works, raking and shoring, temporary working platforms, dewatering methods, steelwork structures; steel and timber, pitched roof, flat roof, lattice structure, and truss structure, pre-cast structures, mobile machines, non-mobile machines, single freight staircase, beam and slab staircase, cantilever staircase, doors, windows, method statement, work study, programme and critical path theory, resource histogram and analysis, Site planning, solar control, wind, sound, micro-climate, bio-climatic.
Prerequisite
Nil

ARE 230 Building Practice in China 2 credits, 1 term Level II
To equip the students with not only the basic knowledge of building practice in China, but also the deeper understanding of the culture and development in China through the investigation of various local building matters.
Keyword
Market situation, administration structure & building procedure, urban planning, land and property development, investment & joint ventures, Architectural Design Institute & Building Professionals, building regulations & design documentation, tendering, construction & supervision.
Prerequisite
ARE 231A/B Building Practice I A/B

ARE 231 A/B Building Practice I A/B 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level II
To introduce professional practice with regard to building law and planning issues.
To prepare the students to the profession of architects and to familiarize the students with practice matters.
Keyword
Building ordinance, building regulations, code of Practice, Practice Notes for Authorized Persons (PNAP), lease, roles of authorized persons, clients and contractors, building plan submission, building control, town planning ordinance, plot ratio, site coverage, open space, lighting and ventilation, means of escape; barrier free access.
Prerequisite
Nil

ARE 313 A/B Building Services A/B 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To introduce the basic design criteria of building services.
To enhance students’ capabilities in procuring different types of building services equipment and fitting for his design.
To emphasis the co-ordination of building services design.
To equip students with the thinking of building services facility management when doing design.
Keyword
Transformer room, switch room, meter room, power supply components and accessories, preview substitutability on E & M services and network on building management, low-voltage networks, plumbing systems, drainage systems, fuel Services, characteristic of pipeworks Building Ordinance for design, fire services systems, equipments and components, means of escape, and fire fighting guidance, and Code of Practice, simple air conditioning systems, radiation of heat, conversion of heat, one- pipe system, two pipe system, hot and chilled water transporting systems, air-water systems, all-air systems, all-water system, control switches, lifts installation and escalator installation and its statutory requirement.
Prerequisite
ARE 215 A/B Building Technology & Sustainability I A/B

ARE 315 Building Maintenance and Renovation 2 credit, 1 term Level III
To provide an opportunity for the perception of building maintenance and the sustainability of building life.
To provide fundamental knowledge in assessment of building performance.
To provide basic knowledge in planning of building maintenance, so as to achieve the building sustainability in Architecture.
To enhance student’s ability on understanding of building materials.
Keyword
Building pathology, perception of buildings, classification of buildings, features of buildings, nature of buildings, defects, damage and decay of buildings, materials consideration, structural design consideration, structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete buildings, wood framing, masonry buildings, patching works, underpinning, and inject grouting, code of practice in Hong Kong Special Administration Region.
Prerequisite
ARE 215 A/B Building Technology & Sustainability I A/B

ARE 316 A/B Building Technology & Sustainability II A/B 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To develop students’ comprehensive and advanced technological knowledge and understanding.
To enhance communicating and problem-solving capability.
To provide technological design and manipulation skill.
To provide design methodology in handling architectural design.
To develop students’ understanding and awareness of the relationship between architecture and society.
To introduce the Concept and Application of Passive and Active Design Principles.
To provide climatic response design principles.
To introduce Human Comfort considerations.
Keyword
Cross-over, nanotechnology, sustainability, technology innovation, building skins, materials and detailing, quality control and specification, lighting effects, OTTV, IT application in architecture, passive and active design, human comfort.
Prerequisite
ARE 215 A/B Building Technology & Sustainability I A/B

ARE 331 A/B Building Practice II A/B 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To introduce the principles of contract law, and the main forms of contract used in the industry.
To introduce the contractual procedures, legislation, administrative and planning practices that are used in the building industry.
To provide a sound basis for students seeking an understanding of the contractual administration and project management of building projects.
To introduce the obligations of the various parties to the contract under all the clauses of the contract.
To emphasize the ethics and professional conducts of an architect.
Keyword
Contract law, Hong Kong legal system, legal aspects of contracts, contractual procedures, contract documents, Conditions of Contract, General Conditions of Government Contract, contractual strategy, consideration, contractual claims, resolution of dispute, arbitration, mediation, project management, organization and planning, quality and safety management, code of ethics and professional conduct.
Prerequisite
ARE 231 A/B Building Practice I A/B

CSC 21 Linear Algebra 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide concepts in linear algebra and the foundation knowledge for the numerical techniques in solving linear problems.
To provide knowledge in the application of linear algebra to modern problems such as those related to the computer science discipline.
Keyword
Basic concepts of vector space, matrices and systems of equations, determinants, linear transformations, orthogonality, eigenvalues, and numerical linear algebra, applications of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear programming.
Prerequisite
Nil

CSC 22 Probability and Statistics 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide knowledge in probability, random and stochastic processes and statistical analysis.
To provide the ability to model and solve probabilistic problems related to a physical problem.
Keyword
Introduction to the theory of probability and statistical analysis. Probability theory, conditional probability, continuous and discrete random variables, expectation, convergence in distribution, law of large numbers, Poisson distribution and Binomial distribution, Gaussian distribution, statistical factors and measures such as standard deviation, correlation, covariance, confidence level and interval, Hypothesis testing, linear regression, normal distribution.
Prerequisite
Nil

CSC 32 Numerical Methods 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide knowledge in numerical methods
To provide the ability to model and solve numerical problems related to applications.
Keyword
Numerical software, internet resources, netlib, Application to Computer Science, Errors Analysis, Floating point, arithmetic's, Truncation errors and round-off errors, Algorithms, Convergence, Stability, Bisection Method, Fixed-point Iteration, Newton’s method, Interpolation, Approximation, Lagrange Polynomial, Divided, Differences, Spline, Numerical Differentiation, Numerical Integration, and Composite Integration, Gaussian, Quadrature, Linear Systems of Equations, Complexity, Pivoting Strategies, Matrix Factorization, LU Large, sparse matrices, Optimization, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Condition, Power Method, QR Method.
Prerequisite
Nil

CSC 110 Introduction to Computing 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To introduce the concepts and the applications of the computer and internet environment.
Keyword
Input unit, output unit, central processing unit, secondary storage, hardware, software, http, HTML, command line interface, graphical user interface, backup, computer maintenance, data processing, database, batch processing, on-line processing, office applications, Chinese character input method, Internet applications.
Prerequisite
Nil

CSC 111 A/B Computer Programming I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To develop a concept in computer programming and the applications of Computer Programming language.
Keyword
Programming language, programming process, structured programming, compiler, control structure, subroutines, functions, header files, storage classes, scope rules, arrays, pointers. Formatted I/O, structure, sequential access file, random access file, linked list, pre-processor, conditional compilation, variable-length argument lists, command-line arguments, introduction to object-oriented programming.
Prerequisite
Nil

BIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide knowledge on information systems and the business application.
To introduce the importance of information, IT architecture and planning at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
To introduce the foundation web page designing technique.
Keyword
Information Systems, Executive Support Systems (ESS), Decision Support Systems (DSS), Management Information Systems (MIS), Knowledge Work Systems (KWS), Office Automation Systems (OAS), Transaction Processing Systems (TPS), Business Processes, Enterprise Systems, Computers and Information Processing, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, managing data resources, networks, electronic business, systems development, managing knowledge, information systems security and control, ethical and social impact of information systems, HTML.
Prerequisite
Nil

BIS 121 IT for Business Applications 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide knowledge on computer systems.
Keyword
The fundamental components and the operational capabilities of a computer system, the computer as a resource in business organizations, the general function and purpose of the microcomputer productivity tools: the Chinese coding system and types of input method, the use of word processing, electronic spreadsheet, Internet system and data management software, image editing tools, and definitions of terminology of networking.
Prerequisite
Nil

ARE 110 A/B Computer Aided Architectural Design I 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To introduce the use of digital media in conceptualizing and presenting design ideas as for visual communication in architecture.
To combine knowledge of computer applications for drawing, drafting, image processing, 3D modelling and visualization with theoretical concepts and practical building exercises.
To introduce the computer graphics technology in a mixed environment.
To develop an awareness, inquisitiveness and a sensitive appreciation of the architectural presentation.
To introduce the digital tools for architectural design and serves to stimulate interests in understanding both the technical and aesthetical transformation of modern architectural design environment.
Keyword
Fundamental concepts and operation of AutoCAD 2D drafting advanced drafting features, 3D manipulation and modelling techniques in 3D visualization and spatial perception.
Prerequisite
Nil

ARE 210 Advanced Computer Aided Architectural Design II 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level II
To combine knowledge of computer applications for drawing, drafting, image processing, 3D modelling and visualization with theoretical concepts and practical building exercises.
To develop an awareness, inquisitiveness and a sensitive appreciation of the Architectural presentation.
To stimulate interests in understanding both the technical and aesthetical transformation of modern architectural design environment.
To provide knowledge and skills in applying physical based light simulation technologies, which can be used by architects to develop design, methods that fully exploit contemporary computers as design aids.
To have an overview of computer graphic hardware, software (Lightscape) and algorithm, computer graphics standards and different types of modellers and renderers.
Keyword
3D visualization and rendering, physical based Lighting Simulation, latest CAAD / visualization tools.
Prerequisite
ARE110A/B Computer Aided Architectural Design I A/B

ABA 102 Business Statistics 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide students with a comprehensive overview of essential concepts and techniques in statistics for modern business and managerial decision-making.
To introduce the descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and methods.
Keyword
Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, measures of central tendency and variation, counting principles, random variables, discrete probability distributions, normal distribution, central limit theorem, law of large numbers, point estimate, confidence interval estimate, estimation of sample size, type I and type II error, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, index number business survey and research.
Prerequisite
Nil

BBA 112 A/B Economics I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To provide basic knowledge on the theories and model building of micro and macro economics.
To provide students an explanation of economic reasoning in human behaviour.
To introduce the economic analysis of markets, firms and industries.
To explore the issues associated with the allocation of scarce resources in the business environment.
To develop analytical skills in analysing the causes of macroeconomic problems.
To provide the concepts of macroeconomic theories and model building.
To introduce macroeconomic policies in dealing with economic problems.
Keyword
Economic role of government, supply and demand, utility, opportunity costs, indifference curve analysis, production theory, factor markets, market efficiency, consumer's equilibrium, monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, comparative advantage and protectionism. Taxation and government expenditure, overview of macroeconomics, measuring economic activity, gross domestic product, consumption and investment, multiplier, expenditure multiplier, Keynesian Model, theory of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, economic growth, inflation, demand-pull and cost-push inflation, unemployment: structural, frictional and cyclical, business cycle, recession, depression, money demand: transaction demand and speculative demand, Federal Reserve System, fiscal policy, monetary policy, exchange rates and international financial system
Prerequisite
Nil

BBA 121 Principles of Management 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide an in-depth knowledge of management functions of planning, organizing, leading, staffing, communicating, coordinating and controlling.
Keyword
Management functions, crisis management, business environment, international business environment, selection of the best solution, strategy formulation, principles of organization, innovation and diversity, recruiting, staffing, training and development, power, politics, conflict, and stress, group, team development, organizational communication, motivational theories, leadership styles, financial and human control, Total Quality Management (TQM).
Prerequisite
Nil

BBA 223 Human Resources Management 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide students with a complete and applied review of essential human resources concepts and techniques with real life cases.
To study current training and developing practices for organizational improvement and effectiveness.
Keyword
HRM activities, legal aspect, workforce diversity, planning process, analysis and design, recruitment process, selection process, performance appraisal, compensation Administration, instructional methods, career, discipline, management of unions, causes of work-related accidents and illness.
Prerequisite
BBA121 Principles of Management

BBA 312 Business Logistics 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with a complete and applied review of essential business logistics concepts and techniques.
Keyword
Supply chain, transportation, inventory, purchase, supply, storage.
Prerequisite
ABA 102 Business Statistics

CHI 117 Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To gain an insight into the major schools of thought in western philosophy.
To be familiar with the major problems in western philosophy.
To develop a propensity for theoretical analysis and critical reasoning.
To be able to interrelate belief, knowledge, contingency, necessity, certainty, truth, meaning, happiness and life.
Keyword
Appearance and Reality, Knowledge and Belief, Moral Philosophy and Ethical Theories, Political Philosophy, Logical Positivism, Philosophical Analysis and Linguistic Philosophy, Aesthetics, Existentialism,
Prerequisite
Nil

ENG 238 Written Communication Skills 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To prepare students for tackling a variety of writing tasks.
To show students how different texts are structured and how to use these as models.
To help students to understand better the rubric of essay questions.
To help students to understand better the type of writing required and the intended reader.
To expose students to useful expressions and phrases for different types of composition.
To raise students’ awareness of the need to cite their sources correctly and accurately.
To provide in-depth individual based feedback.
Keyword
Types of composition. Rubrics. Brainstorming. Planning. Style. Types of letters. Writing style. Beginnings & endings. Physical appearance. Personal qualities. Hobbies & interests. Linking words & phrases. Phrases of location. Describing buildings. Active & passive voice. Adjective order. Time expressions. Thoughts & feelings. Narrative tenses. Main events. Beginning techniques. Creating interest. Story writing. Participles. Synonyms and antonyms.
Prerequisite
Nil

FNE 101 Principles of Finance 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide participants with the essential concepts and techniques in the three basic financial management processes from a business's perspective: capital budgeting, capital structure and working capital management.
Keyword
Finance, financial assets (instruments and securities), financial statements and ratios (ROA and ROE), future and present value, annuity, yield to maturity, types of finances, bond and stock valuation, cost of capital, weighted average cost of capital (WACC), leverage and capital structure, operating cycle and cash cycle, cash budget, management of current assets and liabilities, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), payback rule, average accounting return, profitability index, expected returns and variances, systematic and unsystematic risk, beta, diversification and portfolio risk, security market line (SML), Capital Market Efficiency, Dividends and its policy.
Prerequisite
Nil

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