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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
BlOL 505 Membrane Biology [2-2441
Structure and function of bioloaical membrane and membrane proteins, including ion - ~~ ~
channels, receptors and transporters; biophysical processes of 'membrane dynamics;
membrane transport and its roles in cell function. Background: BlOL 104 or BlCH 121
BlOL 507 Workshops in Biology [I -0-3:2]
Laboratory exercises, including recombinant DNA technology, protein purification, microscopy, tissue culture and other technologies currently in use. Background: BlCH 172
BlOL 508 Advanced Topics in Genetics [2-2-0:4]
Advanced small-group tutorials; selected readings and discussions of various current research topics on cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, somatic cell genetics, and environmental mutagenesis. Background: BlOL 21 1
BlOL 510 Principles of Drug Action [2-2-0:4]
Fundamental concepts of drug action on cells; effects of drug on biological systems at the cellular and molecular levels; metabolism of chemicalsforeign to the body and toxicology.
Background: BlOL 202
BlOL 513 Advanced Topics in Marine Biology [2-2441
Advanced course covering different aspects of marine invertebrates and fishes. Study of the diverse territory fauna will be emphasised through field trips and course projects.
Background: BlOL 21 3
BlOL 514 Cancer Biology [2-2-0:4]
[Previous Course Code: BIOL 5061 Lectures, selected readings and discussion on the epidemiology of cancer; viruses and cancer; carcinogenesis and mutagenesis; cancer development; immunology of cancer; oncogenes; tumour suppressor genes; genetic basis for cancer. Exclusion: BlOL 314 Background: BlOL 104, orland BlOL 21 1
BlOL 516 Ecological Methodology [2-2-0:4]
[Previous Course Code: BlOL 607 Lectures and tutorials for advanced students in ecology; selected readings and discussions in basic and applied aspects of population dynamics, community interaction, environmental impact assessment, and resource management. Emphasis is the ecological methodology. Background: BlOL 216 BlOL 517 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology [2-2-0:4]
\Previous Course Code: BIOL 6011 Recent advances in molecular biology discussed in
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- ~~~lectures and tutorials; current research topics in eukaryotic gene reguliion, molecular genetics and gentic diseases. Background: BlCH 21 1, orland BlOL 204
BlOL 519 Advanced Topics in Cell Biology [2-2-0:4]
[Previous Course Codes: BlOL 602, BlOL 6091 Selected discussion of current research topics on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells; the course conducted in a combination of lectures and tutorials. Background: BlOL 204
BlOL 524 Principles of Neuroscience [2-2-0:4]
[Previous Course Codes: BlOL 503, BlOL 5041 Principles underlying the structure and function of the nervous system, integrating molecular, cellular systems, and computa- tional approaches. Topics include chemical neurotransmission, sensory processes, control of movement, neuroendocrinology, neuronal plasticity in development and learn- ing. Background: BlOL 104, orland BlOL 202
Postgraduate Course Descriptions
BlOL 528 Recent Development in Plant Molecular Biology [2-2-0:4]
and Plant Physiology
[Previous Course Code: BlOL 6081 Plant genetics and genetic engineering in plants;
elucidation of plant mechanisms at the molecular level; identification and manipulation of genes controlling important plant functions; current literature in the field. Exclusion: BlOL 608 Background BlOL 225 or BlCH 21 1
BlOL 603 Special Topics in Neuroscience [2-2-0:4]
In-depth discussion of topics of current interest; student seminars, guest lectures, and discussions; topics drawn from current research areas in molecular neurobiology, developmental neurobiology, neurophysiology, and computational neuroscience. ~ a c k - ground: BlOL 324
BlOL 604 Special Topics in Developmental Biology [2-2-0:4]
Recent progress in developmental biology; cellular and molecular basis in model svstems:
small group tutorials. ~ a c k ~ r o u n d B I ~ L 309
BlOL 605 Special Topics in Microbiology [4-0-0:4]
Advanced small-group tutorials. Selected readings and discussion of various current research topics on basic and applied aspects of microbiology.
BlOL 606 Special Topics in Marine Invertebrates [2-2-0:4]
Various current research topics on basic and applied aspects of marine biology with emphasis on marine economic species. Prerequisite: BlOL 513
BlOL 611 Postgraduate Seminars I [O-2-0:2]
[Previous Course Code: BlOL 5011 Advanced seminar series presented by visiting scientists, HKUST academic staff and postgraduate students on selected topics in biological sciences. Fall Semester.
BlOL 612 Postgraduate Seminars II [O-2-0:2]
[Previous Course Code: BIOL 5021 As for BlOL 61 1, but in the Spring Semester.
BlOL 616 Fisheries Biology and Management [2-2-0:4]
Advanced small-group tutorials. Selected reading and discussion of fish stock discrimi- nation, population dynamics, fisheries oceanography, stock assessment, multi-species interaction, fisheries economics and social/political problems in fisheries management.
Prerequisite: BlOL 51 3 or BlOL 51 6 BlOL 699 MPhil Thesis Research
[Previous Course Code: BlOL 8001 Master's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
BlOL 799 PhD Thesis Research
[Previous Course Code: BIOL 9001 Original and independent doctoral thesis research.
A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
Postgraduate Course Descriptions Postnraduate Course DescriDtions
PROGRAMME I N BIOTECHNOLOGY
BTEC 567 Industrial Biotechnology [O-16:3]
Study of industrial biotechnology through the examples of value-added and specialty products development in the field of biotechnology. A case study approach will be adopted with interaction with industry including lectures given by industrial experts.
BTEC 695 Biotechnological Research I [O-1-9:4]
The student will conduct a course project in a biotechnological field under the supervision of a faculty member of a participating department. At the end of the semester, the student is required to submit a written report and provide an oral presentation of the project.
BTEC 696 Biotechnological Research II Continuation of BTEC 695 in the second semester.
BTEC 697 Biotechnological Research [O-1-9:4]
The student will conduct a course project in a biotechnological field under the supervision of a faculty member of a participating department at the end of the semester, the student is required to submit a written report and provide an oral presentation of the project.
BTEC 698 Biotechnological Research [O-1-9:4]
The student will conduct a course project in a biotechnological field under the supervision of a faculty member of a participatingdepartment at the end of the semester, the student is required to submit a written report and provide an oral presentation of the project.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CENG 501 Process Modelling, Simulation and Control [I -1-4.41 Process synthesis for the generation and selection of design alternatives. Computer- aided-design: steady-state and dynamic simulations of continuous and batch processes.
Model predictive control. Robust control. Selection of control strategies.
CENG 502 Advanced Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering [I-1 -4:4]
Advanced topics of computer applications selected from current research areas: e.g.
transputer control of conventional and non-traditional processes, parallel processing of complex models, intelligent knowledge based systems, neural network applications.
CENG 51 1 Polymerisation Reactor Engineering [3-0-0:3]
Analysis and design of polymerisation reactors. Chain-growth and step-growth polymeri- sation. Co-polymerisation. Molecular weight distributions, composition and sequence distribution.
CENG 521 Advanced Se~aration Processes
separation of gaseous andmliquid mixtures by adsorption. Affinity chromatography.
Membrane separation technology: reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration. Electrophoresis and other product recovery methods.
CENG 540 Advanced Transport Phenomena
Mathematical formulation and physical understanding of selected transport phenomena in laminar flow. turbulent heat and mass transfer, multiphase flow. Dimensional analysis and scaling models. Similarity parameters and asymptotic analysis. solutions of boundary value problems.
CENG 541 Transport Phenomena in Non-traditional Processes [2-1-0:3]
Advanced topics of transport phenomena selected from current research areas: e.g.
polymer melt processing, characterisation of complex fluids, biological systems, novel multiphase flow reactors, environmental control processes. Computational fluid dynam- ics simulation.
CENG 551 Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites [3-0-3:4]
Basic principles of polymer processing. Processing of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers. Computer-aided process design and die design. Principle of extrusion and extrusion machinery. Injection moulding. Computer simulation of injection moulding processes. Batch processsing. Blow films. Composite matrix materials and composite reinforcements. Preparation of simple polymer composites. Exclusion: MECH 546 Background: CENG 231, CENG 252
CENG 552 Polymer Characterisation Techniques [3-0-3:4]
Gel permeation chromatography, light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, scan- ning transmission electron microscopy, optical microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, and rheometry.
Background CENG 252
CENG 553 Physical and Rheological Behaviour of Polymers [3-0-0:3]
Linear and nonlinearviscoelastic behaviour. el ax at ion transitions and their relationships to molecular structures. Crystallisation and melting of polymers. Mixing and swelling of polymers.
CENG 554 Engineering Polymer Applications and Selections [3-0-0:3]
Survey of high-performancepolymers, including nylons, acetals, acrylics, ~olvcarbonates.
polyarjd suliones, poly(aryleneether ketones)~polyimides, fluoropolymers,~liquid crystai polymers, alloys, blends, and composites. Background CENG 252
CENG 556 Polymers for Microelectronics and Information Technology[3-0-O:31 Application of polymers in integrated circuit fabrication. Photoresists. ~ l a s m a z h i n ~ and deposition. IC interconnects and encapsulation. Printed circuit boards. Maanetic and optical storage media. Non-linear optical materials. Liquid crystal displays. Ba'ckground:
CENG 252 Exclusion: CHEM 554
CENG 557 Polymeric Biomaterials [3-0-0:3]
Biocompatibility of polymers and modifications to polymer surfaces to improve blood compatibility. Use of polymers for medical and surgical applications. Polymeric delivery systems for controlled release of drugs. Bio-adhesives. Background CENG 252, CHEM 101
CENG 561 Biochemical Reactor Engineering [3-0-3:4]
Kinetics of substrate utilisation, product formation and biomass production in cell cultures.
Design and analysis of biological reactors; sterilisation reactors; immobilised biocatalysts;
fermentation reactors; animal and plant cell reactor technology.
CENG 562 Enzyme Catalysis, Transport Processes and [3-0-3:4]
Downstream Processing
Applied enzyme catalysis: enzyme kinetics, enzymes in solution, immobilised enzyme technology. Transport phenomena in bioprocesses: gas-liquid mass transfer, mass transfer correlations and interfacial area, oxygen transfer rates, scale-up, scale-down and modelling. Downstream processing.
P o s t ~ r n d u a t e Course Describtions P o s t ~ r a d u a t e Course Describtions
CENG 564 Biomedical Engineering [3-0-0:3]
Interfacial phenomena in bioloaical svstems: artificial oraans, implantable devices and prosthetics, blood oxygenation systems, gas-exchange inihe lung..~ransport in biological systems: organ systems, intracellular systems, protein transport and dynamics.
CENG 565 Environmental Bioprocess Engineering [3-0-0:3]
Biodegradation in nature. ~icrobial control of environmental pollution. In vivo genetic selection and recombinant DNA techniaues for biodearadation of xenobiotic compounds.
Continuous culture of bacteria for waste and wastewater treatment, with emphasis on the modelling and computer simulation of growth and degradation kinetics, reactor and Drocess desian. Bioloaical fluidised bed reactor with immobilised cells for wastewater ireatment. ~ i c k ~ r o u n ; CENG 361, CENG 362
CENG 566 Food Processing [3-0-0:3]
Unit operations in food processing industries. Heat transfer problems. Mixing and solids handling. Instrumentation, monitoring andcontrol. Sanitary and environmental problems.
Computer supervisory systems.
CENG 572 Environmental Control Process Selection and Design [3-0-3:4]
Selection of control technology for problems of air and water polluti6n in the process industries. In-dedh desian studies of selected Drocesses. Advanced wastewater and hazardous waste treatment. Emerging technologies.
CENG 573 Environmental Management [3-0-3:4]
Waste reduction at source, and resource conservation. Environmental auditing. Waste minimisation and management, including hazardous and toxic wastes. Local legislative framework and trends of global environmental control developments. Cleaner technolo- gies.
CENG 574 Aerosol Fundamentals [3-0-3:4]
Distribution statistics; light scattering; dynamics of single aerosol particles; aerosol thermodynamics; nucleation theory and dynamics of aerosol populations.
CENG 575 Atmospheric Chemistry [3-0-3:4]
Gas phase and liquid phase atmospheric reactions. Photochemical smog; sulfur dioxide gas bhase chemi'stryi aqueous phase chemical equilibrium; reaction kinetics of sulfur dioxide precipitation; acid rain; photochemical reactions of nitrogen oxides and ozone;
mass transfer aspects.
CENG 576 Advanced Waste and Wastewater Treatment [3-0-3:4]
Wet-air oxidation, catalytic oxidation and combustion, advanced oxidation, supercritical oxidation, selective adsorption, membrane separation, concomitant separationtreaction processes. Background: CENG 21 1, CENG 321
CENG 577 Gas and Particulate Removal Processes [3-0-3341 Absorption and adsorption, scrubbing, stripping, membrane separation, incineration, catalytic reduction. Particulate removal using settling chambers, cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, filters, and wet collectors.
CENG 579 Measurement of Pollutants [2-0-3:3]
Sampling. measurement and characterisation of air pollutants. Hiah volume samplers, gas analysers, impactors, optical particle counters, eiectrical mobility analyser, buik and .ndividual particle charactGisation, COD and BOD analyses; determination of heavy metals, organics, and halocarbons; ion analysis and capillary electrophoresis.
CENG 600 Special Topics [I-3 credits]
Example topics: biodegradation and recycling of plastics, harnessing renewable sources of energy.
CENG 651 Topics in Surface Chemistry and Experimental Methods [3-0-1:3]
Fundamentals and applications of heterogeneous catalysis. Surface reaction mecha- nisms. Adsorption. Wetting. Modern surface characterisation techniques, e.g. XPS, AES, LEED, SlMS and TEM.
CENG 680 Chemical Engineering Seminar and Reading [O-1 -0: 11 Seminar topics presented by students, faculty and guest speakers; may be repeated for credit.
CENG 698 MSc Project [6 credits]
An independent project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
CENG 699 MPhil Thesis Research
Master's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
CENG 799 Doctoral Thesis Research
Original and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
CHEM 51 1 Advanced Organic Chemistry I [3-0-0:3]
Mechanism and theory in organic chemistry, molecular orbital theory, structure-activity relationships, isotope effects, solvent effects, neighbouring group participation, and reactive intermediates. Background CHEM 11 1, CHEM 11 2, CHEM 31 3
Reference: Carey, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Pt. A, Third Edition
CHEM 512 Advanced Organic Chemistry II [3-0-0:3]
Stereochemistry and conformational analysis; reactions of various classes of organic compounds; synthetic organicchemistry; modern methods of synthesis including specific methodologies and multistep complex syntheses. Prerequisite: CHEM 51 1
CHEM 51 5 Physical Methods for Structural Determination [3-0-0:3]
1 D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; UV-visible and chiroptical spectroscopy; Raman, infrared spectroscopy; electron spin resonance spectroscopy; other physical techniques for determination of structural and dynamic properties of organic molecules.
CHEM 516 Medicinal Chemistry [3-0-0:31
Drug design; structure-activity relations; chemistry and biological effects of major classes of physiologically active and psycho-active drugs.
CHEM 517 Organometallic Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
~onding/structure/reactivity of organometallic compounds; ligand substitution reactions;
oxidative and reductive elimination reactions: insertion reactions: reactions of coordi- nated ligands; applications to catalytic processes and organic synthesis. Prerequisites:
CHEM 51 1 and CHEM 531
Postgraduate Course Descriptions
CHEM 521 Computational Chemistry [2-1-1:3]
Introduction to computational methods ~n chemistry, including quantum mechanics;
molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics; applications of computation to organic and inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy,~drug design; and material science. ~ack~round:
CHEM 112 and CHEM 223
CHEM 522 Statistical Thermodynamics [3-0-0:3]
Review of fundamentals of thermodynamics; statistical methods for derivation of relation- shim between microsco~ic and macrosco~ic ~ r o ~ e r t i e s of molecules as expressed in the thermodynamic functions. Background: CHEM i 2 6 and CHEM 223
CHEM 523 Quantum Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
Review of fundamentals of quantum mechanics; derivation of energy level selection rules in UV-visible, Raman, infrared, electron spin resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. Background CHEM 223
Reference: Levine, Quantum Chemistry, Fourth Edition
CHEM 525 Photochemistry of Organic Materials [3-0-0:3]
Fundamental concepts and theories of molecular photochemistry with emphasis on organlc photochemisty; polymeric systems with organic and inorganic structures; appli- cations to microelectronics and chemical industry.
CHEM 527 Chemical Dynamics [3-0-0:3]
Reaction dynamics, experimental techniques for studying the time evolution of chemical systems;mathematical methods for describing these systems; theories for estimating reaction rate constants. Background CHEM 223
CHEM 531 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I [3-0-0:3]
Symmetry, group theory; molecular orbitals, electronic states; ligand field theory; elec- tronic structure of metal complexes; theory of bonding and structure of inorganic compounds; chemistry of the elements; m a j ~ ~ ~ h ~ s i c a l methods used in the detemination of molecular structure and bondina. Backaround CHEM 234
Reference: Collman, Hegedus, iorton, a n d Finke, Principles and Applications of Organotransition Metal Chemistry
CHEM 532 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II [3-0-0:3]
Mechanisms of inorganic and organometallic reactions; reaction dynamics and structure- reactivity relationships in inorganic reactions; important aspects and examples of homo- geneous catalysis; Fe bioinorganic chemistry and photosynthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 53 1
CHEM 533 Symmetry Principles and Group Theory [3-0-0:3]
Principles of molecular symmetry and point groups; applications to problems of structure, - .
reactions and ~ ~ e c t r o s & ~ ~ .
Reference: Cotton, Chemical Applications of Group Theory, Third Edition
CHEM 534 Chemical X-ray Crystallography [3-0-0:3]
Applications of X-ray diffraction methods to the determination of crystal structures, includina cwstal svmmetw, reci~rocal lattice, intensitv of diffraction, the phase problem, and refinement ofstructure parameters, powder x-ray diffraction analysis.
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CHEM 541 Advanced Analytical Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
A survey of theories and applications of contemporary separation methods for chemical analysis; high performan& liquid chromatography' gas chromatography; thin layer chromatography, countercurrent chromatography; supercritical fluid chromatography.
Postgraduate Course Descriptions
CHEM 554 Advanced Materials [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: CHEM 6241 Chemistry of advanced materials for microelectron- ics; electronic packaging materials; optoelectronics materials; electrically conducting polymers; polymer applications for non-linear optics.
CHEM 600 Chemistry Seminar [O-1-0:1]
[Previous Course Codes: CHEM 600A. CHEM 7001 Series of seminar topics presented by students, faculty and visiting speakers; may be repeated for credit.
CHEM 601 Special Topics in Bio-inorganic Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: Chem 5361 Structures, properties and functions of the first series of transition metal ions with reference to biological systems; unresolved issues from current literature.
CHEM 602 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Codes: CHEM 552, CHEM 6221 Selected, specialist topics in physical chemistry; current trends in the literature; major new advances not covered in general courses; advanced concepts.
CHEM 603 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
Selected, advanced topics in organic chemistry, reflecting new and important develop- ments; special treatment of stereochemical concepts; oxidation, reduction processes;
biosynthesis; catalysis.
CHEM 604 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
Advanced topics in analytical chemistry; environmental chemistry; analysis of trace pollutants; advanced methods of mass spectrometry; electrochemistry; computational methods in analysis; instrumental aspects.
CHEM 605 Special Topics in Theoretical Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
Advanced topics in theoretical chemistry, reflecting new and important developments both in theory and application.
CHEM 699 MPhil Thesis Research
Master's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
CHEM 799 Doctoral Thesis Research
[Previous Course Code: CHEM 8001 Original and independent doctoral thesis research.
A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
ClVL 51 1 Simulation in Civil Engineering [3-0-0:3]
Use of computer simulation in the analysis of civil engineering systems with emphasis on thesimulation of stochasticwater resourcesystems. Background: COMP 102, MATH 241 and MATH 243 (or MATH 244)
ClVL 512 Finite Element Methods rR-il-n:~l L-
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- . - AFEM formulation; variational and Galerkin principles for continuum; element technology;
numerical integration scheme; solution of large systems of linear eauations: a~~lications to structural mechanics; fluid flow and heat Gansfer problems. ~xclusion: MECH 593
Postgraduate Course Descriptions
ClVL 513 Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers [3-0-0:3]
Finite difference (FD); method of characteristics (MOC); mixed FD and MOC; upwinding;
problem of discretization; equivalent differential equations; accuracy, stability, consist- ency and convergence; emphasis on fluids, structures and geotechnical problems.
ClVL 521 Advanced Reinforced Concrete [3-0-0:3]
Up-to-date treatment of reinforced concrete theory and practice; includes ultimate limit state design for bending, shear, torsion, combined bending and compression, serviceabil-
~ty requirements. plates and slab. art of detailing. Background ClVL 231 and ClVL 232
ClVL 522 Advanced Prestressed Concrete [3-0431
Basic conceds. desian for serviceabilitv and t~me dependent analysis, ultimate strength limit states, gndhorage zones, statically indeterminate structures: two-way slabs, com- pression and tension members.
ClVL 523 Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures [3-0-0:3]
Provides a solid understanding of theory and design of steel structures; includes design philosophies, basic member design, plate girders, beam-columns, connections, semi- rigid frames, stability, plastic design, design optimisation of steel frameworks. Back- ground ClVL 232 and ClVL 335
ClVL 531 Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings [3-043]
lntearated treatment of analytical methods and technical aspects in design of tall building structures; includes stuctural modelling, frames, shear walls, outriggerbraced systems, core-walls, tubular structures, and special topics.
ClVL 532 Structural Dynamics [3-0-0:3]
Basics, lumped mass systems with various degrees of freedom, energy methods, modal analvsis. freauencv domain, numerical methods, continuous systems, earthquake engi- neekng,'wind loading and aerodynamic effects on buildings.
ClVL 533 Advanced Mechanics of Materials [ 3 m . 3 ] Analysis of stress and strain; elastic and inelastic behaviour of materials; formulation of BVP; beam on elastic foundations; torsion of noncircular thinwalled members; deforma- tion of cylinders and spheres; inelastic analysis.
ClVL 534 Optimal Structural Design [3-0-0:3]
Presents advanced techniques for design optimisation; linear and nonlinear mathemati- cal programming techniques, approximation concepts, sensitivity analysis, optimality criteria method for large-scale structures; special topics on optimal tall building design.
Presents advanced techniques for design optimisation; linear and nonlinear mathemati- cal programming techniques, approximation concepts, sensitivity analysis, optimality criteria method for large-scale structures; special topics on optimal tall building design.