Programme: BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering is a broad-based discipline which provides people with the knowledge and technical skills to solve problems related t o t h e c r e a t i o n a n d advancement of civilisation.
Civil and structural engineers are primarily responsible for the p l a n n i n g , d e s i g n a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n o f w h a t i s commonly referred to as the infrastructure of society. This includes the development, utilisation, and control of resources for the benefit of mankind. Keeping abreast of the rapid changes in the practice of the profession, the Civil and Structural Engineering programme at HKUST emphasises the teaching of fundamental knowledge and basic technical and human skills with a view to prepare students for meeting the challenges in the development of a modern society. In particular, the programme is aimed at familiarising students with the broad and interdisciplinary nature of the profession, and its role in, and responsibility to, society.
In Hong Kong, as in many other parts of the world, the 1990’s is the decade of environmental awareness as well as rapid development and modernisation of infrastructure. The PADS (Ports & Airport Development Scheme) designed for and conducted in Hong Kong present an enormous challenge to the ingenuity and creativity of civil and structural engineers. The Department, through teaching and research, is committed to motivate and equip students with superior technical competence, managerial skills and leadership quality to fulfil the present and future needs of Hong Kong.
Degree Structure and Curriculum
Students in Civil Engineering learn the following subjects:
• Construction management and technology
• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Systems engineering
• Transportation systems engineering
• Water resources and hydraulic engineering
In addition, all students will take a range of courses from other disciplines to ensure they receive a well-rounded education. These courses include the basic sciences - mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, humanities and social sciences and also business and management subjects. In the third year of his/
her study, each student is required to complete a final-year project, which comprises a written report and presentation in front of a panel, under the supervision of an academic advisor.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering programme have excellent opportunities to work in a wide range of areas. These include:
Government Departments; engineering consulting industries; construction companies; and international engineering industries. A civil engineering education is also a good foundation for careers as middle- to top-level managers, sales and technical representatives of a wide range of businesses.
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Professional Recognition
The BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering degree at HKUST has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates are eligible to apply for Graduate Membership in the HKIE. After completing the HKIE training scheme, which normally takes three years, graduates may apply to sit the examination to become Corporate Members of HKIE.
Further Information
The Department maintains a homepage on the World Wide Web at address
"http://cesu2.ust.hk".
Admissions Requirements
• In addition to the General University Requirements, acceptable grades in:
AL Pure Mathematics + AL Physics/
Engineering Science + 1 AL / 2 AS subjects
• Candidates applying on the basis of other qualifications should demonstrate a c c e p t a b l y h i g h g r a d e s i n t h e equivalent subjects in examinations taken.
Programme: BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering
C i v i l a n d E n v i r o n m e n t a l Engineering is a new degree programme offered by the C i v i l a n d S t r u c t u r a l Engineering Department. This new programme will provide students with a broad training in civil engineering, but with a s p e c i a l f o c u s i n t h e environmental engineering field. That is, this degree programme will equip students with a general civil engineering background including structural, geotechnical, water resources/hydraulics, transportation, construction management and systems engineering, but at the same time emphasise an in-depth training in the areas of water and wastewater engineering, solid/hazardous waste management, and air/noise pollution control.
Environmental problem is a big issue in the Southeast Asia region including Hong Kong. To cope with such a problem, it will require properly trained environmental engineers with a general civil engineering background so that they are able to design, construct and operate engineering facilities to remove pollutants from our water, air, and land. Each year a group of 20 to 25 students will be admitted to this programme.
Degree Structure and Curriculum
Students in Civil and Environmental Engineering Programme will learn the following subjects:
• Construction materials and technology
• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Water resources/hydraulic engineering
• Transportation and systems engineering
• Water and wastewater engineering
• Solid/hazardous waste management
• Air and noise pollution control
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING In addition, each student is also expected to take a wide range of courses from
other disciplines to ensure that they have a well-rounded education. These will include the basic sciences (mathematics, physics, & chemistry), computer science, humanities and social sciences, as well as business and management subjects. In the third year of study, a student is required to complete a final-year project, which comprises a written report and presentation in front of a panel, under the supervision of a faculty member.
Career Prospects
Graduates of Civil and Environmental Engineering have excellent opportunities to work in a wide range of areas. These include: Government Departments such as Environmental Protection Department, Water Supply Department and Drainage Services Department; environmental engineering consulting industries, international engineering industries; technical and sales representatives of environmental businesses.
Professional Recognition
This Programme is offered by the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering at HKUST and aims to provide students with a professional training both in the fields of Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering degree at HKUST has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). After completing the HKIE training scheme, graduates may apply for the examination to become Corporate Members of Environmental Discipline in the HKIE.
Further Information
The Department maintains a homepage on the World Wide Web at address
"http://cesu2.ust.hk".
Admissions Requirements
• In addition to the General University Requirements, acceptable grades in:
AL Pure Mathematics + AL Physics/
Chemistry + 1 AL / 2 AS subjects
• Candidates applying on the basis of