SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Chemical engineering is a discipline in which the principles of the mathemati- cal, physical and natural sciences are used to solve problems in applied chemistry.
Chemical engineers design, develop, and optimise processes or plants, operate them, manage the individuals and capital which make them possible, and do the research necessary for new developments. They supply us with petroleum products, plastics, agricultural chemicals, household products, pharmaceuticals, electronic and advanced materials, photographic materials, chemical and biological compounds, various food and other products.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at HKUST will offer four degrees:
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Master of Science (BSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). At the undergraduate level, a three-year curriculum is being designed to prepare students for employment in industry after graduation, or for pursuing postgraduate study. Graduates of chemical engineering will acquire a broad range of knowledge in chemical engineering fundamentals such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reactor design and process control;
applied mathematical and computer skills in simulation, control and artificial intelli- gence; and the necessary skills for effective communication. They are well-prepared to pursue a professional career in traditional areas of chemical, petroleum and pharmaceutical industries as well as emerging areas of environmental engineering, biotechnology and solid-state processing. Within each area, career options include research and development, process and plant design, technical management, sales and marketing, and customer technical service. Chemical engineers also play an increasingly important role in business and policy planning. ~anichemical en.gineer- ing graduates also choose to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering as well as business, law and medicine.
For admission, in addition to the general entrance requirements of the University, acceptable grades are required in at least three AL subjects (Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, and one of Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Biology). In 1994, the minimum requirements will be acceptable grades in either (1) two AL subjects (Chemistry, and one of Physics or Pure Mathematics) and two AS subjects (Biology and one of Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics and Statistics) or (2) three AL subjects (Physics, Pure Mathematics, and Chemistry).
The Department plans to offer research projects in the areas of bioengineer- ing, environmental engineering, mathematical modelling and computation, and advanced materials.
Programmes will be first offered in 1993.
Faculty DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Professor :
H.K. CHANG, BS National Taiwan; MS Stanford; PhD Northwestern (Dean of School of Engineering)
Reader :
Chi-Ming Chan, BS Minnesota; MS, PhD Calif lnst of Tech Lecturers :
Chak K. Chan, BS Univ of Texas, Austin; PhD Calif lnst of Tech Tze-Man KO, BE Cooper Union; PhD Univ of Wisconsin, Madison
Civil and structural engineering is a broad-based discipline in which technical skills are applied to solve problems related to the maintenance and advancement of civilisation. Solutions to most societal problems have a component which involves civil and structural engineering, including the development, utilisation, and control of resources. Since the practice of the profession is rapidly changing, the civil and structural engineering programme emphasises the teaching of fundamental knowl- edge together with basic technical and human skills to prepare the students to meet the challenges found in the development of a modern society. In particular, the programme aims at familiarising the student with the broad and interdisciplinary nature of civil and structural engineering, and with the role and responsibility of civil engineers in the planning, design and construction of modern infrastructures.
Faculty
Professor and Head of Department :
Chih-Kang SHEN, BS National Taiwan; MS New Hampshire;
PhD Univ of Calif, Berkeley Professors :
Thomas E. STELSON, BS, MS, DSc Carnegie lnst of Tech (Pro-Vice-chancellor for Research and Development)
Howard Ju-Chang HUANG, BS National Taiwan; MS, PhD Univ of Texas, Austin
Senior Lecturer :
Neil C. MICKLEBOROUGH, Dip.C.E. Hobart Tech College;
M Eng. Carleton; Ph D Tasmania Lecturers :
Mark J. DAVIDSON, BSc, PhD Univ of Canterbury, Christchurch
Jun-Shang KUANG, BSc South Chinalnstituteof Techno1ogy;PhD HongKong and Cambridge
Kin-Man LEE, BESc, PhD Western Ontario
Irene Man-Chi LO, BSc National Taiwan; MSc, PhD Univ of Texas, Austin Duncan A. MCINNIS, BSc, MSc Calgary; PhD Toronto
David G. WAREHAM, BASc, MASc Waterloo; PhD British Columbia
Undergraduate Programme
The civil and structural engineering undergraduate programme is designed to strike a balance between the short term gains possible with the practice-oriented curriculum and the long term benefits of acquiring problem solving skills so important for self-directed learning. Instead of teaching primarily how to solve workday
problems, the Department emphasises the fundamentals of science and engineering that provide a disciplined approach for solving the problems characteristic of the profession, both current and anticipated. The curriculum, which prepares students to take on leadership roles, emphasises among others the social, political and economic context in which civil engineering is practised. This broad perspective is the current trend, essential for those being educated to lead and hopefully to create a truly civic minded and environmentally-conscious image forthe profession. The curriculum also recognises that leadership requires an integrated, synthetic view of civil engineering sub-specialties and exceptional communication skills, including the ability to work with and lead groups.
First Year, All Options
Fall Semester
ClVL 101 C Civil Engineering and Society [2-0-0:2]
COMP 102 C Computer Fundamentals and Programming [3-0-2:4]
ELEC 101 R Basic Electronics [3-1-3:4]
H&SS E Humanities and Social Science [3-0-0:3]
(1) LANG 001 Language Skills Enhancement I [0-3-1 :O]
MATH 101 C Multivariable Calculus [3-1-0:4]
The three-year curriculum is designed to allow the first-year students to concentrate on basic mathematics and engineering in order to strengthen their
17 credits understanding of the fundamentals of civil engineering. The second yea~curriculum
focuses on the required core of civil and structural engineering. This is intended to (1) show how the various specialties are inter-related and thereby provide an integrated view of the civil engineering profession; and (2) introduce various aspects of civil engineering and show how they relate to broader social, political and economic issues. During the third year of their study, students are given the choice majoring in one of two options: Environmental and Water Resources; or Civil and Structural Engineering. The major includes 22 units of option requirements. Students are also allowed to select, with the advice of afaculty member, 22 units of electives from the two majors, provided the selections are coherent and meet professional accreditation requirements.
The minimum total credit requirement for the BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering is 105. All students are required to complete five credits of approved third-year civil engineering project work under the supervision of a qualified advisor from either the University or industry. In order to broaden the horizon of undergradu- ate students, and in keeping with the University's policy of providing specialist training with a generalist outlook, all engineering students are required to take at least 12 credits in humanities and social sciences, and elective courses in both the School of Business and Management and the School of Science.
For admission, in addition to the general entrance requirements of the University, acceptable grades are required in at leastthree ALsubjects (Physics, Pure Mathematics, and one of Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, or Biology). In 1994, the minimum requirements will be acceptable grades in either (1) two AL subjects (Pure Mathematics and Physics) and two AS subjects or (2) three AL subjects (Pure Mathematics, Physics, and one other AL subject),
The following semester-by-semester description of the undergraduate pro- grammedefines which courses are required and when they should be taken. Courses designated C are core courses which must be taken in the semester indicated. In certain circumstances, and with the permission of the Head of Department, those courses designated as R (required) and E (elective) may be taken at other times.
When as~ecificwurse is not identified. thecoursevector shown defines the minimum credit re4uired. Second- and third-year programmes are provisional.
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(1) Students exempted from this course by the Language Centre may replace it with a Humanities and Social Science course.
Spring Semester
ClVL 102 C Surveying for Civil Engineers [2-0-3:3]
ClVL 11 1 C Construction Materials [3-0-0131
ClVL 112 C Mechanics of Solids [3-1-0131
H&SS E Humanities and Social Science [3-0-0:3]
MECH 182 R Experimental Methods [ I -2-4131 MECH 272 R Seminar on Design and Manufacturing [O-2-0:2]
17 credits
Second Year, All Options
Fall Semester
ClVL 231 *RIC Introduction to Structural Engineering [3-2-0:3]
and Analysis
ClVL 241 'RIC Environmental Science and Technology [3-0-0:3]
ClVL 251 C Fluid Mechanics [3-1-0:3]
ClVL 271 *RIC Geology and Soil Mechanics [3-1-3141
MATH E Mathematics Elective [3-1-0:4]
* Depending on the student's intended option.
17 credits
Spring Semester A minimum of 105 credits is required for the Civil and Structural Engineering option.
A student's choice of electives may result in this minimum being exceeded.
(1) ClVL 201 C Engineering Graphics [I -0-3121
ClVL 202 'WC Engineering and Management of [3-0-0131 Construction Process
ClVL 252 'WC Water Resources, Ocwlrence and Utilisation [3-1-0:3]
(2) ENGG E Engineering Elective [3-1-0:3]
MATH E Mathematics Elective [3-1-0:4]
SB&M E Business and Management Elective [3-0-0:3]
18 credits (1) Students will be exempted from this course should they pass an evaluation
test, and will replace it with an approved elective.
(2) Select one course from the following:
(a) CIVL 212 lntroduction to Structural Mechanics
(recommended for the Civil and Structural Engineering option.) (b) CIVL 242 Water Quality Management
(recommended for the Environmental and Water Resources option.) Depending on the student's intended option.
Civil and Structural Engineering Option:
Third Year Fall Semester
ClVL 397 C Civil Engineering Project I [0-0-4:2]
ClVL 321 C Design of Concrete Structures [3-2-0:3]
ClVL 322 C Design of Steel Structures [3-2-0:3]
ClVL 331 C Matrix Structural Analysis and [3-1-0:3]
lntroduction to Finite Element
ClVL 371 C Geotechnical Engineering [3-1-3:4]
H&SS E Humanities and Social Science [3-0-0:3]
18 credits Spring Semester
ClVL 398 C Civil Engineering Project II [0-0-6131
ClVL E Civil Engineering Elective [3-0-0:3]
ClVL E Civil Engineering Elective [3-0-0131
H&SS E Humanities and Social Science [3-0-0:3]
SB&M E Business and Management Elective [3-0-0131
SClE E Science Elective [3-0-0:3]
18 credits
Environmental and Water Resources Option:
Third Year Fall Semester
ClVL 397 C Civil Engiooneering Project I [0-0-4121
ClVL 343 C Air Quality Management [3-1-0131
ClVL 344 C Solid Waste Management [3-1-0:3]
ClVL 351 C Engineering Hydraulics [3-0-3141
ClVL 352 C Engineering Hydrology [3-1-0:3]
H&SS E Humanities and Social Science [3-0-0131 18 credits Spring Semester
ClVL 398 C Civil Engineering Project II [0-0-6131
ClVL E Civil Engineering Elective [3-0-0131
ClVL E Civil Engineering Elective [3-0-0:3]
H&SS E Humanities and Social Science [3-0-0131 SB&M E Business and Management Elective [3-0-0131
SClE E Science Elective [3-0-0:3]
18 credits A minimum of 105 credits is required for the Environmental and Water Resources option. A student's choice of electives may result in this minimum being exceeded.
Postgraduate Programmes
The postgraduate programmes in civil and structural engineering aim to train students to solve problems in civil and structural engineering by enlarging and deepening their knowledge base as well as encouraging the intellectual pursuit of creative ideas to improve human and natural environments.
The announced and planned projects in Hong Kong for airport construction, port facility expansion, improved road systems, pollution control, and urban re- development demand the work of large teams of civil and structural engineers in the next decade. As the practice of civil and structural engineering itself develops rapidly, the leaders of these teams are likely to be those who have broad-based and in-depth knowledge of the discipline as well as a good grasp of new design concepts and technologies.
Postgraduate training develops such potentials and offers excellent opportu- nities for students who wish to become future leaders in this orofession. Students engaging in postgraduate studies in civil and structural engineering may concentrate on structural, environmental, geotechnical, water resources, transportation, con- struction engineering or infrastructure development. In addition, doctoral students may also concentrate on applied mechanics and materials science.
The postgraduate programmes lead to the degrees of Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in civil and structural engineering. The Master's degree programmes focus on strengthening students' knowledge in certain areas of civil and structural engineering and exposing them to the issues involved in the conception, design, construction, maintenance, and useof structures andfacilities. The PhD programmeaims todeveloptheskills needed to identify issues related to civil and structural engineering and the ability to formulate and propose solutions to a problem in an independent manner.
Applicants for admission to the postgraduate programmes are required to have completed, by the time they enrol in HKUST, a bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering or a related engineering field. Students must demonstrate asound training in physical sciences and mathematics and a good knowledge of basic engineering skills, including the use of computers. Deficiencies must be made up concurrently with postgraduate work if students are otherwise deemed admissible to a postgraduate programme on account of their overall preparation.
In addition to satisfying the University requirements for postgraduate de- grees, all students admitted to postgraduate studies in the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering must complete departmental programme requirements as summarised below.
Master of Science (MSc) in Civil and Structural Engineering
This programme is for students who intend to pursue a career involving engineering practice along with management responsibilities. The MSc is a taught degree which normally requires one and a half years of full-time study. Each student is required to complete at least 30 credits of approved subject work. Six of the credits can be a design project under the supervision of an advisor from either the University or industry.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Civil and structural Engineering The MPhil programme differs from the MSc programme in that students are required to complete only 15 credits of postgraduate course work. In addition to course work, students must complete a thesis to demonstrate competence in engineering research. If the student participates in an industrial project and writes a thesis on an industry-related topic, the thesis will be supervised jointly by a faculty
member of the Department and a representative from industry. The MPhil degree normally takes one and a half years of full-time study, but the time required depends on undergraduate preparation.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil and Structural Engineering
The PhD degree is awarded upon the successful completion of an advanced study programme which includes a minimum of 30 credits of postgraduate subjects, 20 in the student's major, 10 in a minor field, and a thesis of significant original research. Students entering with a master's degree in engineering may be granted up to 15 credits towards the PhD course requirements.
After a student enters the PhD programme, a doctoral guidance committee will be established to supervise the programme of study and the preparation of the thesis. To become a doctoral candidate, the student must pass a qualifying examination which has oral and written parts. The written examination, which covers undergraduate and first-year postgraduate material, evaluates the student's prepara- tion for postgraduate study in civil and structural engineering. The oral examination is conducted by the doctoral guidance committee after the student passes the written examination. Its purpose is to establish the student's ability to formulate and conduct original research in the chosen discipline.
Upon completion of the postgraduate study programme and the thesis, the candidate is reauired to defend the thesis before athesis examination committee. The thesis will be g;aded "Pass" or "Fail".
Faculty Research Interests
Professor Chih-Kang SHEN Head of Department
Geotechnical engineering; soil-structure interaction; ground modification;
laboratory characterisation of geotechnical material.
Professor Thomas E. STELSON
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development
Energy and environmental systems, transportation, construction and infra- structure development.
Professor Howard Ju-Chang HUANG
Removal of heavy metals from wastewater; improvement of rotating biologi- cal contactor performance by using pure oxygen; physical, chemical and biological waste treatment with em~hasis on advanced Drocesses such as the use of activated carbon f o h a s t e renovation, removal of nutrients, and handling and disposal of advanced waste treatment plant sludges; generation and control of hydrogen sulfide in sewerage systems; sorption and desorption of pesticides by clay minerals; release of pollutants from aquatic sediments.
Dr Neil C. MICKLEBOROUGH Senior Lecturer
Dynamic behaviour of structures and offshore platforms; load-balancing design techniques for partially prestressed concrete members; creep buckling of slender reinforced and prestressed concrete columns.
Dr Mark J. DAVIDSON Lecturer
Environmental hydraulics; atmospheric plumedispersion; ocean outfall plume dispersion; environmental wind tunnel modelling; analysis of flood hydrographs.
Dr Jun-Shang KUANG Lecturer
Concrete slab structures; thin-walled torsion theory for the analysis of tall buildings; analysis and design of tall building structures; reinforced concrete.
Dr Kin-Man LEE Lecturer
Numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering and its application to field problems; tunnelling in soft ground; soil structure interaction; constitutive relationship for geological material; application of geosynthesis in engineering problems.
Dr Irene Man-Chi LO Lecturer
Design of landfill sites, migraton transport of organic pollutants through clay liners, remediation of contaminated soils.
Dr Duncan A. MClNNlS Lecturer
Transient analysis of water supply, transmission and distribution systems;
computational hydraulics; simulation and computer modelling of water resources systems; water quality modelling of distribution systems.
Dr David G. WAREHAM Lecturer
Oxidation-Reduction Potential and biological wastewater processes; nitro- gen oxideslacid rain control strategies; sludge digestion and biological nutrient removal.
Undergraduate Courses
Permission of the Department is an alternative to the stated prerequisite, and this is a requirement for all courses for which prerequisites are not stated.
ClVL 101 Civil Engineering and Society: the Built Environment [2-0-0:2]
lntroduces the interaction between civil engineering and society by consider- ing the changing roles and social responsibilities of civil engineers. Past and current practices of civil engineers are examined in conjunction with specu- lation on the future role of the profession, especially as it relates to ethics and .
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responsibility. Introduces procedures involved in planning, design, construc- tion and operation of physical infrastructure; analyses critically the ability of engineers and scientists to manipulate and control the natural environment to serve human needs, especially the steps that can be taken to avoid or otherwise mitigate environmental impacts of major infrastructure projects.
(Graded either P or F.)
ClVL 102 Surveying for Civil Engineers [2-0-3:3]
Principles of surveying, instruments, basic measuring procedures, error analysis, traverse, triangulation, mapping and geometry of route alignments.
ClVL 11 1 Construction Materials 13-0-0 :3]
Introduction to the properties of engineering materials and their relation to the internal structure of materials. Physical properties of construction materials:
portland cement concrete, asphalt, polymers, ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals.