Department of Civil Engineering

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* RC - Required Course
* EC- Elective Course

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. To understand the general principles for the preparation of working drawings. To understand the theory of Orthographic Projection and practice. To be able to make or read general civil engineering drawings as well as details of reinforced concrete and steel structures. To be able to use the constructive imagination and to visualize objects in space.
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 terms Level I
To provide students with general knowledge in various disciplines of civil engineering.
To introduce professional communication skills to students
To educate students to achieve professional excellence with strong gense of social responsibility.
To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of various different areas of civil engineering such as construction material, construction management, environment, structure, hydraulics, highways and transportation, and professional communication skills.
To have an overview of cost, deadlines, safety, ethics, engineers and professional codes of ethics, engineer as employee, corporate commitments, conflicts of interest, and ethical obligations.
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, 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.
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.
To equip the students with the basic concepts in land surveying. To train the students to be able to conduct land surveying and perform accurate calculation in 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 Strength of Materials 3 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.
To understand stresses of materials in different cases. To understand strains of materials in different cases. To understand mechanics properties of materials.
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 and strain, elasticity, strain energy method, plasticity, ductile and brittle material allowable stress, Mohr's circle, variation of stresses, principle stress and strain, principal planes, stress concentration, membrane stress in thin-walled pressure vessel, biaxial stresses, Poisson's ratio, volume dilatation, relations between E, G, shearing force and bending moment diagrams, section modulus, shear stress in beams, beam deflections.
Prerequisite
CIE 211 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.
To acquire the knowledge on the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. To have the ability to analyze physical fluid-flow situations and the implications of the mathematical solutions of the problems. To have the ability to apply appropriate assumptions and fluid mechanics principles to solve the practical fluid-flow problems.
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
MAT 103 Calculus I/II and MAT 108 General 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.
To adopt methods for obtaining the properties of flows in simple pipes and channels and other situations. To gain hands-on experience in experimental procedures and technique of flow measurements.
Keyword
Included fluid mechanics laboratory with experiments in Osborne Reynolds' demonstration, Bernoulli's theorem, energy losses in pipes, flow over weirs, and hydraulic jump.
Prerequisite
MAT 103 Calculus I/II; MAT 108 General Physics I/II; CIE 204 Fluid Mechanics

CIE 205 Engineering Geology 2 credits, 1 termLevel II
To provide the basic knowledge in geology. To prepare students for the study of advanced in geotechical engineering subjects.
To equip students with instruction on the fundamentals of geology. To equip students with essential background for studies in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering and other geotechnical designs.
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 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.
To acquire fundamental knowledge in engineering mathematics; To establish a good background in mathematical skills leading to the understanding of different aspects of more complex physical problems; To be able to apply the mathematical skills to solve 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
MAT 103 Calculus I/II

CIE 207 Engineering Materials 2 credits, 1 termLevel II
To allow students to grasp the basic knowledge in construction materials including natural soil, concrete, metal, wood and plastic.
To enable students to be conversant with the properties and behaviour of common materials in civil engineering construction and highway construction ; To develop the ability to test and select materials for civil engineering construction.
Keyword
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.
To enable students to be conversant with the properties and behaviour of common materials in civil engineering construction and highway construction. To develop the ability to test and select materials for civil engineering construction.
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
CIE 207 Engineering Materials

CIE 208 Environmental Engineering 3 credits, 1 termLevel II
To introduce the interdisciplinary study of environmental problems: their causes and why they are of concern.
To acquire the knowledge on the concepts in the major environmental issues including air, noise, water, ecology, waste, etc.; To acquire the knowledge on the environmental chemistry, drinking water treatment, water quality management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, solid waste management, and air pollution control. To acquire the knowledge on the primary treatment processes.
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 211 Applied Mechanics 3 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.
To understand force, force system, useful and important rules for applied mechanics, process of solving problems. To acquire the knowledge on methods for determining the stresses, strains and deflections produced by applied loads. To have a firm understanding of engineering design concepts.
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, 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.
Prerequisite
MAT 108 General Physics I/II

CIE 212 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 learn the current practices and techniques in civil engineering.
To understand behaviour of different structural forms and to develop an appreciation of the creative design process.
Keyword
Design objectives and criteria, design philosophy, design development, civil engineering structures, space planning, structural form, load transfer, construction technology, communication and presentation.
Prerequisite
CIE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering
CIE 102 A/B Engineering Graphics I/II

CIE 302 A/B Theory of Structures I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To introduce to students the general principles of structural analysis in statically determinate structures and statically indeterminate structures.
To train the students to be able to analyse and design modern structural systems. To develop the understanding of the methods for structural analysis.
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
CIE 203 Strength of Materials; CIE 211 Applied Mechanics

CIE 302 L Structures Laboratory I/II 2 terms 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.
To learn and understand the principles of structures and mechanics. To get familiar with the procedures of instrumentation and measurements; To gain hands-on experience in the experimental techniques of investigating different structural behaviors.
Keyword
Structures laboratory, torsion, bars, unsymmetrical bending, unsymmetrical shear center, truss model, stress and strain, simple beam, continuous beam.
Prerequisite
CIE 203 Strength of Materials; CIE 211 Applied Mechanics

CIE 303 A/B Reinforced Concrete Structures I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
To introduce the theories and behaviour of reinforced concrete members and how to carry out structural design accordingly
To acquire strong knowledge on the concept of reinforced concrete; To have an understanding of how reinforced concrete serve as a common structural material and its respective advantages and disadvantages as compared with other structural material like steel; To have the knowledge on the limit-states design method against the traditional methods (load-factor method and allowable stress method); Through examples and assignment to familiarize students with the structural design for reinforced concrete buildings in accordance with the code BS8110; To have knowledge on the Hong Kong wind code
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
CIE 203 Strength of Materials

CIE 304 Hydrology 2 credits, 1 termLevel II
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the engineering hydrology covering the fields in hydrologic data collection, calculation and analysis, hydrologic forecasting.
To acquire the fundamental knowledge in engineering hydrology; To prepare students for the further studies in water resources engineering and sanitary engineering.
Keyword
Engineering hydrology, hydrologic cycle, river and basin, evaporation, precipitation, basin average precipitation calculation, precipitation data analysis, infiltration, runoff, hydrograph, soil water, groundwater, hydrologic observation, hydrologic gauge network, discharge measurement, stage-discharge relations, hydrologic calculation, hydrologic forecasting, storm runoff, under ground drainage, flood in urban area.
Prerequisite
CIE 204 Fluid Mechanics

CIE 305 Soil Mechanics 2 credits, 1 termLevel II
To provide knowledge on soil mechanics and basic soil mechanics testing.
To learn the basic principles of soil mechanics and fundamentals of application in engineering practice. To understand the engineering properties of soils and their characteristics and to describe the controlling factors. To apply laboratory methods of determining the properties of soils. To identify common soil problems. To be able to obtain the geotechnical engineering quantities so as to describe the soil properties.
Keyword
Soil formation, classification, its physical and mechanical properties, soil compaction, earth pressures, consolidation, shear strength, seepage, piping, slope stability analyses. 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
CIE 205 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.
To analyse experimental results and make comparisons to theoretical values. To determine soil parameters and understand their meanings. To characterize soil samples and to learn In-situ and laboratory methods for soil property evaluation
Keyword
Moisture content, compaction, consolidation, permeability, shear strength determination, design problems, laboratory report writing.
Prerequisite
CIE 305 Soil Mechanics

CIE 306 A/B Advanced Engineering Mathematics I/II 2 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.
To equip the student with broader knowledge in engineering mathematics; To establish a good background in mathematical skills leading to the understanding of different aspects of more complex physical problems; To train the students to be able to apply their mathematical and computational skills to solve engineering problems.
Keyword
Power series, gamma, beta and other special functions, Euler equation, Fourier series and integrals, partial differential equations, Laplace transformation, applications of differential equations, numerical analysis, numerical methods.
Prerequisite
CIE 206 Engineering Mathematics 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
To acquire basic knowledge in highways construction and maintenance. To understand the general principles of highway design characteristics. To acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of highway and railway engineering, including the geometric design of roads, tracks and junctions; the pavement; and the structural and constructional aspects.
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
CIE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering; CIE 203 Strength of Materials

CIE 311 Foundation Engineering 2 credits, 1 term Level III
To broaden the views of students in both foundation design and construction.
To acquire knowledge of different foundation systems, including their advantages and limitations etc. To learn how to check the adequacy of a foundation based on the two criteria: settlement and shear failure. To acquire knowledge on common foundation construction methods in Hong Kong; To have the ability to design a temporary lateral support system.
Keyword
Mohr-Coulomb Failure, Friction, Cohesion, Triaxial Test, Critical State, Rankine's Theory, Coulomb's Theory, Cantilever Walls.
Prerequisite
CIE 305 Soil Mechanics

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.
To provide more in-depth knowledge to the student who has taken the course "Engineering Materials" in the technology of building materials; To provide student with the knowledge in advanced topics in the areas of reinforced concrete and concrete durability
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
CIE 207 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 profession in civil engineering.
To gain practical experience and prepare for students' future professional life. To learn the factors that are critical to the execution of a civil engineering project or a building project. To practise how to apply the knowledge learned from courses to a real situation. To enhance students' understanding of different types of organisational structures and cooperate cultures in civil engineering. To establish a partnership between employers and the Department of Civil Engineering and to help build up the students' connection with the civil engineering industry.
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
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 317 Civil Engineering Management 3 credits, 1 term Level III
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
CIE 106 Professional Studies

CIE 318 Conceptual Design Project 3 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 scheme, design process, layout plans, contract, building plans submissions, working drawings and details, structures, structural concepts, stability, sustainability, communication and presentation
Prerequisite
CIE216 Introduction to Civil Engineering Design

CIE 319 A/B Advanced Engineering Mathematics I/II 2 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.
To equip the student with broader knowledge in engineering mathematics; To establish a good background in mathematical skills leading to the understanding of different aspects of more complex physical problems; To train the students to be able to apply their mathematical and computational skills to solve engineering problems.
Keyword
Power series, gamma, beta and other special functions, Euler equation, Fourier series and integrals, partial differential equations, Laplace transformation, applications of differential equations, numerical analysis, numerical methods.
Prerequisite
CIE 206 Engineering Mathematics I

CIE 331 Engineering Hydraulics 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with the concepts in the applications of hydraulics
To strengthen the students' knowledge in fluid mechanics and enable them to study advanced courses in similar fields. To be able to design hydraulic structures.
Keyword
Hydraulics, fluid properties, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, continuity equation, momentum equation, Bernoulli equation, energy equation, ideal flow, real flow, wave, pipe, channel, measurement, instrumentation, hydraulics structure, pump, turbine, transient flow, computational hydraulics, environmental hydraulics.
Prerequisite
CIE 204 Fluid Mechanics

CIE 404 A/B Sanitary Engineering I/II 2 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 acquire strong knowledge on the concepts of treatment processes, collection and operation of water and wastewater systems. To be able to analyze and interpret the treatment processes data and to design general water supply systems, water treatment systems, wastewater collection systems and wastewater treatment systems. To strengthen the knowledge of the students in sanitary engineering so as to be able to pursue a specialized field and/or a higher degree in the related field.
Keyword
Water, municipal use, industrial use, sewage, storm water, contaminated water, surface water, groundwater, water supply, pollution, surface water standards, drinking water standards, water demand, fire demand, water supply system, water distribution systems, pumping capacity, fire hydrants, 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.
Prerequisite
CIE 204 Fluid Mechanics, CIE 208 Environmental Engineering

CIE 405 A/B Water Resources Engineering I/II 2 credits per term, 2 terms Level III
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
To build on the student's course background in various aspects of water resources engineering. To have the ability to analyze and design general water resources systems. To be able to pursue a specialized field in water resources engineering and/or a higher degree in the related field.
Keyword
An overview of 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
CIE 204 Fluid Mechanics and CIE 304 Hydrology

CIE 414 Rock Mechanics 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To provide students with knowledge on rock engineering . To extend students' exposure in geotechnical engineering.
To have strong understanding on the concepts of the physical properties of rocks, mechanical behaviour and their measurement . To familiarize students with application of rock mechanics of rock slope stability.
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
CIE 205 Engineering Geology and . CIE 305 Soil Mechanics

CIE 430 A/B Final Year Dissertation I/II 2 terms, 6 credits per term Level III
To provide students with a 1-year study on a specific civil engineering topic under the supervision and guidance of superviors/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 termLevel III
To provide an overview of engineering health and safety in relation to engineering practices and environmental issues.
To have an understanding of occupational health, hazardous materials management, risk assessment and techniques that can be applied to minimize accidents.
Keyword
Safety Law, Fire Prevention, Workshop safety, Machine Guarding, Electrical safety, first aid, noise hazard, Hazardous waste, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment.
Prerequisite
CIE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering. CIE 208 Environmental Engineering

CIE 432 Construction Methods and Cost Estimating 3 credits, 1 termLevel III
To provide the student with the knowledge in different types of construction methods and calculation of the cost for projects.
To give a broad introduction to the construction processes, use of construction equipment and project management. To acquire the general construction methods of different structures. To have the knowledge on the principles of cost estimating in construction industry. To have the concepts of cost control to students.
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
CIE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering

CIE 433 Environmental Pollution Control 3 credits, 1 termLevel III
To study the environmental problems: their cause, why they are of concern, and how they can be controlled.
To have the knowledge on the methods for pollution control. To be able to examine the sources and characteristics of pollutants. To be able to investigate the effects of pollution in water and atmosphere. To have the knowledge on water quality control, solid waste management; and environmental quality standards.
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
CIE 208 Environmental Engineering

CIE 434 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 credits, 1 termLevel III
To provide a solid understanding on the response and behaviour of statically indeterminate structures. To provide an indepth knowledge on the rationale and formulation procedures of finite element method.
To be able to analyse statically indeterminate truss and frame structures by stiffness method. To learn the structural response with non-linear effects. To be able to implement and apply the matrix formation procedures to real problems. To be able to perform simple structural analysis through finite element method.
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
CIE 302 Theory of Structures I/II

CIE 435 Traffic Engineering and Design 3 credits, 1 termLevel 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.
To introduce the theory and practice of traffic engineering. To discuss a variety of topics, including measurement of traffic characteristics analysis of roadway capacity, traffic control methods and design of traffic devices, and freeway operations.
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
CIE 307 Transportation Engineering

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.
To provide students with the knowledge to assess the traffic implications resulting from a proposed development/project. To be able to analyze the current traffic flow and future traffic flow after the completion of the development/project. To have the ability to devise appropriate traffic management measures to mitigate the traffic impacts.
Keyword
Traffic impact assessment, transport demand, traffic flow, traffic forecast, traffic forecast model, traffic delay, traffic capacity, mitigation measures, traffic modeling.
Prerequisite
CIE 307 Transportation 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
Slope failure, soil nails, bearing capacity, consolidation settlement, shaft friction, vertical drain, compensation grouting, CPT, CPT, In-situ vane shear test.
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
CIE302 Theory of Structures I/II
CIE303 Reinforced Concrete Structures I/II
CIE311 Foundation Engineering

MAT 103 A/B Calculus I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
The course aims to provide a basic concept of the theory and application of differentiation and integration. This course also aims to provide advanced concepts in multivariable calculus.
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the iterative methods to solve computational problems and to do Error analysis, rate of convergence and other practical aspects. Students will be able to understand the theory and applications of multivariable calculus.
Keyword
Differentiation: Set and function, limits and continuity, the derivative, some differential rules, derivative of higher order, mean value theorem, L'Hopital Rule, Taylor formula, and applications of differentiation. Integration: Indefinite integrals, definite integrals. Transcendental Functions, Techniques of integration, application of integration, function of several variables, partial derivatives, total differential, chain rule, implicit differentiation and applications of partial differentiation, multi-variable integral, Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates.
Prerequisite
Nil

MAT 108 A/B Physics I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To introduce to students the fundamental principles of physics and their applications. To prepare students for studying higher level engineering courses.
To understand the concepts of mechanics, energy and work, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and their applications in our daily life. To help students develop problem-solving skills and get the physical insight into the physical problems. After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to apply appropriate assumptions and principles to solve the physical problems.
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.
To learn the experimental techniques for exploring physical phenomena and to study physical laws experimentally. To understand the applications of the important theories in physics. To gain hands-on experience in operating laboratory facilities so as to prepare for the advanced courses.
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, cathode ray, oscilloscope.
Prerequisite
Nil

ARH 110 A/B Computer Aided Architectural Design I/II 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.
To acquire basic architectural drafting techniques of two- and three-dimensional spatial elements, i.e. the dynamics of visual form, perspectives, projections etc. To obtain the skills in 2D operation to advanced 3D modelling of AutoCAD software.
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

ARH 210 A/B Advanced Computer Aided Architectural Design I/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.
To familiarize students with the skills in applying physical based lighting simulation and rendering with Lightscape.
Keyword
3D visualization and rendering, Physical based Lighting Simulation, latest CAAD / visualization tools.
Prerequisite
ARH 110A/B Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) I

BUS 201 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.
To understand basic managerial concepts and their applications in achieving high productivity and efficiency. To be knowledgeable of the theory and practical applications of the managerial process. To be aware of the importance of the environment, technology and human resources in determining structural and operating features that are necessary for achieving management goals.
Keyword
Management functions, 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

BUS 314 Principles of Finance 3 credits, 1 termLevel II
To provide students with essential concepts and techniques in financial analysis from a financial manager's perspective. To introduce basic concepts, theories and techniques for financial analysis, management and making financial decisions. To equip students with essential background for other advanced-level finance courses.
To understand basic institutional structures and operations of financial markets and fundamental concepts of financial management. To know various techniques for making decisions under different institutional aspects. To understand one of the most fundamental concepts in financial analysis, namely time value of money, and its applications to valuation of financial securities. To understand the relationship between risk and return and the applications to financial decision-making. To apply financial concepts and techniques to analyse real-world finance issues. To develop the ability to analyse issues and solve problems in real-life financial world.
Keyword
Financial statement analysis, ratio comparison, future and present value, annuity, yield to maturity, dividend discount model, risk and return analysis, net present value, internal rate of return, weighted average cost of capital
Prerequisite
Nil

BUS 430 Business Logistics 3 credits, 1 term Level III
To follow the great improvements in global transportation and communication systems, especially the internet when large companies are looking worldwide for cheap labor, raw materials, energy and new markets.
To acquire the basic concepts of information sharing, e-Business and the various techniques and theories generally used in Logistics. To have solid understanding about Logistics for developing future career in the field.
Keyword
Introduction and Planning, Customer Service Goals, Transport Strategy, Inventory Strategy, Location Strategy, Organization and Control
Prerequisite
ACC 102 Statistics

CSC 021 Linear Algebra 3 credits, 1 term Level II
To provide students with the basic concepts in linear algebra and foundation knowledge for computing problem solving by numerical methods.
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the concepts and relationships among linear systems, matrix equations, and vector spaces on linear mapping and transformation and the basic operating principle of matrices, vectors, linear transformations, and numerical methods.
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
MAT 103 A/B Calculus I/II

CSC 022 Probability and Statistics 3 credits, 1 term Level II
The course aims at providing knowledge for the basic concepts of probability and statistics and the techniques for solving mathematical problem for probability analysis.
Students have acquired knowledge for the basic concepts of probability and statistics and the techniques for solving mathematical problems for probability analysis.
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 & 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
MAT 103 A/B Calculus I/II

CSC 032 Numerical Methods 3 credits, 1 term Level II
This course aims at giving an introduction to numerical methods for solving computational problems using methods such as error analysis. Students study the practical aspects of the use of numerical methods especially by computer and introduce the concepts of applications of numerical methods.
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the iterative methods to solving computational problems and the error analysis, rate of convergence, stability and other practical aspects.
Keyword
Topics included: Floating Point Arithmetic and Error Analysis, Solutions of Equations of One Variable, Interpolation and Polynomial Approximation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Numerical Solution of Initial Value Problems, Direct Methods for Solving Linear Systems, Matrix Factorization, Iterative Methods for Solving Linear Systems, Approximating Eigenvalues, Solutions of Systems of Nonlinear Equations, solving differential equation, Steepest Descent methods, Conjugate gradient.
Prerequisite
MAT 103 A/B Calculus I/II

CSC 110 Introduction to Computing 3 credits, 1 term Level I
To provide students with the basic concepts in computers, foundation knowledge for programming, database and computer networking subjects.
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand: The concepts of development of computer; The basic operating principle of input/output, information processing, data communication and storage device in computer system.
Keyword
Historical development of computers, characteristics of a typical computer, components of a computer system, information processing, number and data systems, input and output devices, processing unit, storage devices, files and database, the operating system and operating environment, programming essentials, data communication, functions of operating system, introductory concepts to different data processing methods, introductory concept to network security.
Prerequisite
Nil

CSC 111 A/B Computer Programming I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
Provide foundation knowledge of computer programming. Develop a basic concept and applications of C-Programming language.
Upon completion of this course, the students will learn how to write C programs and how to develop applications for data input/output and data processing.
Keyword
Programming language, programming process, structured programming, compiler, control structure, subroutines, functions, header files, storage classes, scope rules, arrays, pointers.
Prerequisite
Nil

ECO 101 A/B Economics I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To provide basic knowledge on the theories of economics with the emphasis on microeconomics. 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 an analytical skill 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.

To understand the problems of scarcity in economic resources. To understand the law of supply and demand, the production theory and the behaviour of firms. To understand the causes of economic problems such as unemployment, inflation or deflation, and poverty. To explore the operation of macroeconomic policies such as fiscal policy and monetary policy. To understand how government uses macroeconomic policies to deal with these 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. Economic role of government, taxation and government expenditure, overview of macroeconomics, measuring economic activity, Gross domestic product (GDP), 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

ENG 101 A/B Freshman English I/II 3 credits per term, 2 terms Level I
To meet and move beyond the standard of HKAS level Use of English and to provide a solid foundation in English for first year tertiary study; To identify students' learning needs with regard to reading and writing in English.
To gain written and spoken fluency and accuracy and to practice listening and reading in English. To have adequate language proficiency for tertiary academic purpose. To have confidence in the use of standard English for academic presentation, discussion, and paper writing.
Keyword
Understanding writing task requirements, Selection and organization of information and ideas, paraphrasing, summarising, reference skills, Audience awareness, Editing for organization and linguistic accuracy, Reading Critically, Understanding main ideas and finding important details in a text, Developing conversation and discussion strategies, Making oral presentations, Predicting, Understanding main ideas and finding important details in spoken English, Extending grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Prerequisite
Nil

JOU 103 International Relations 2 credits, 1 term Level I
To introduce theoretical approaches to the analysis of international political and economic relations.
To have comprehensive knowledge of international relations. To explore more in-depth analysis of particular topics for further study. To facilitate the debate on the current international events with objective viewpoint are independent mind.
Keyword
Centrality, instrumentalities, states, government, balance of power, international political economy, environmental protection, globalization
Prerequisite
Nil

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