Summary of UG Course Outcomes Course
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) CIVL 1100 (2) (3) Ability to understand details of major disciplines and importance of civil and environmental engineering, and to understand the role of civil and environmental engineers in society and fundamental principles of engineering ethics and civil engineers’ obligations towards the public, employers and the profession. Ability to perform the basic analysis/calculations relating to structural, environmental and geotechnical engineering problems. Ability to conduct basic experiments in structural, environmental and geotechnical engineering, including use of different types of lab instrument to measure structural forces, soil properties and water/air/noise. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: CIVL 2020 (1) (2) (3) (4) Gain practical professional experience in civil engineering Develop an appreciation of the breadth of civil engineering Ability to understand the principles involved in engineering drawing and surveying Ability to apply the principles learned for structural design drawing and land surveying
On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) (2) CIVL 2110 (3) (4) (5) Idealize (model) a given structural system subjected to static loads into a representative mathematical model (2D or 3D). Analyze a system of forces and moments, determine when two such systems are equivalent, and understand the conditions of equilibrium. Identify and distinguish stable, and statically determinate basic structural systems, such as trusses, beams and frames. Calculate the physical and geometric properties, such as the area/volume, centroid, center of mass, and moments of inertia, of simple objects. Perform static analysis of basic structural systems, such as trusses, beams and frames in order to calculate the reactions and the internal forces (axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams) developed under static loads. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) CIVL 2120 (2) (3) Examine the key principles used in the analysis of stress, strain and deformation, properties of engineering materials and safety factors. Apply physical models to perform stress calculations and determine deflection, including thermal effects, in structural members such as axially loaded bars, and torsional rods and beams. Analyze and design simple structural members and determinate/indeterminate systems such as trusses, torsional members and beams on foundations. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) CIVL 2160 (2) (3) Ability to understand the fundamentals of probability and statistics, and their applications to engineering designs Ability to make use of a variety of probabilistic and statistical methods to model engineering systems with uncertainty Ability to apply the principles learned in this course to evaluate the failure probability of engineering designs, accounting for the inevitable uncertainty in nature On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) CIVL 2170 (2) (3) (4) (5) Formulate and solve engineering optimization problems using the techniques
of linear programs and network analysis. Conduct engineering economic analysis and project planning and scheduling of engineering systems. Identify and formulate a range of engineering problems. Apply quantitative methods to solve engineering problems. Appreciate a broad variety of engineering problems. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
CIVL 2410 (1) (2) (3) (4) Develop a technical understanding of environmental pollution problems.
Master basic scientific and engineering principles governing methods of solving problems affecting water, air and land resource quality. Understand key elements of the Environmental Impact Assessment process that govern the application of the process to civil infrastructure projects. Be aware of major environmental issues of today and their implications for human well‐being. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
CIVL 2510 (1) (2) (3) Ability to recognize and understand the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
Ability to comprehend and apply the basic principles of fluid mechanics to solve hydraulic engineering problems. Ability to apply the theoretical knowledge to carry out experimental investigations of fluid problems. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) CIVL 2810 (2) (3) (4) Ability to understand the principle involved in materials design in their composition, formulation and microstructure as well as their relationship to the macroscopic properties of materials. Ability to perform common test for assessing the materials physical and mechanical properties.
Ability to work with other disciplines to provide the knowledge of materials to resolve an engineering problem. Ability to apply their knowledge of materials in structural design and repair practice. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: CIVL 3020 (1) (2) (3) Gain practical professional experience in civil engineering. Ability to apply the knowledge acquired from the academic studies to real‐life engineering practice. Develop an appreciation of the breadth of civil engineering. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
CIVL 3210 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Identify key features of the construction industry and the different stages in a construction project.
Perform construction contract administration. Conduct cost estimation, cost control and project financing. Specify the responsibilities of different parties in construction safety and project management. Appreciate a broad variety of engineering problems. Formulate and solve a range of construction engineering and management problems. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
CIVL 3310 (1) (2) (3) Ability to analyze the performance of structural systems under loads or other external effects.
Ability to comprehend and present the structural analysis results which can support the design of structural components and systems. Ability to conduct laboratory tests, validate test results using various methods, and understand the discrepancies between the test and the analysis results. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: CIVL 3320 (1) (2) (3) Ability to understand the principles involved in analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. Ability to make use of fundamental mechanics or design methodologies to analyse reinforced concrete structural members and elementary structural systems. Ability to employ the code of practice for design of reinforced concrete structural members and elementary structural systems. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) (2) CIVL 3420 (3) (4) (5) (6) Develop students’ fundamental knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology that governs water and waste treatment. Comprehend students the engineering principles for development, design, and operation/maintenance of typical water and wastewater treatment units and system. Enable student to formulate problems and propose feasible solution to apply engineering principles and design considerations in real projects and case studies. Familiarize students with the basic concepts and design approaches related to both water and wastewater treatment processes. Familiarize students with the basic concepts and design approaches related to both water and wastewater treatment processes. Enrich students with pressing issues and cutting edge research relevant to water and wastewater treatment.
On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) CIVL 3510 (2) (3) Ability to appreciate (a) the interactions of different components within water cycle and their relation with living environments as well as man‐made hydrosystem infrastructures; (b) fundamental principles of flow processes in water cycle is essential for the design of hydro‐infrastructural systems to enhance sustainability of water resources and environments; and (c) interdisciplinary nature of hydrosystems engineering and management. Utilize mathematical or quantitative methods to model and analyze flow processes in a variety of complex, real‐life urban water systems. Apply key engineering principles and modeling skills to hydrosystems engineering design and management. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) CIVL 3610 (2) (3) Evaluate the fundamental theories and methods of traffic and transportation engineering, including traffic flow fundamentals, geometric design of highways, and transportation systems planning. Utilize mathematical or quantitative methods to model components of the traffic and transportation system.
Apply key traffic and transportation engineering principles to the analysis, design and operation of components of the transportation system, including traffic impact analysis, highway design, and transportation demand forecasting. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: CIVL 3730 (1) (2) (3) (4) Ability to understand, formulate, and solve problems related to geotechnical engineering. Ability to conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results for geotechnical engineering design. Ability to apply modern engineering tools effectively and efficiently for geotechnical engineering analysis.
Ability to develop technical competency for geotechnical engineering related design. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
(1) CIVL 3740 (2) (3) (4) Ability to analyze the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering associated with the analysis and design of geotechnical structures and slopes. Ability to utilize mathematical, analytical and numerical methods to analyze geotechnical engineering problems. Ability to apply the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering to the design of geotechnical structures and slopes. Able to effectively communicate geotechnical engineering concepts, approaches and outcomes to a range of audiences in a professional manner. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) (2) CIVL 4910 (3) (4) Apply independent judgment and project management skills to effectively manage a project or task. Critically analyze a selected topic to recognize, formulate and solve problems and apply problem solutions to achieve appropriate practical outcomes. Communicate effectively in writing, using accurate technical and scientific terminology, and demonstrating logical organization of relevant content and information and English language competence. Deliver an effective oral presentation, with particular emphasis on the logical organization of relevant content and information, use of appropriate style, pacing and body language, proper handling of questions, and effective time management. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) (2) CIVL 4920 (3) (4) Apply independent judgment and project management skills to effectively manage a project or task. Critically analyze a selected topic to recognize, formulate and solve problems and apply problem solutions to achieve appropriate practical outcomes. Communicate effectively in writing, using accurate technical and scientific terminology, and demonstrating logical organization of relevant content and information and English language competence. Deliver an effective oral presentation, with particular emphasis on the logical organization of relevant content and information, use of appropriate style, pacing and body language, proper handling of questions, and effective time management. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) (2) CIVL 4930 (3) (4) Apply independent judgment and project management skills to effectively manage a project or task. Critically analyze a selected topic to recognize, formulate and solve problems and apply problem solutions to achieve appropriate practical outcomes. Communicate effectively in writing, using accurate technical and scientific terminology, and demonstrating logical organization of relevant content and information and English language competence. Deliver an effective oral presentation, with particular emphasis on the logical organization of relevant content and information, use of appropriate style, pacing and body language, proper handling of questions, and effective time management. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) (2) CIVL 4940 (3) (4) Apply independent judgment and project management skills to effectively manage a project or task. Critically analyze a selected topic to recognize, formulate and solve problems and apply problem solutions to achieve appropriate practical outcomes. Communicate effectively in writing, using accurate technical and scientific terminology, and demonstrating logical organization of relevant content and information and English language competence. Deliver an effective oral presentation, with particular emphasis on the logical organization of relevant content and information, use of appropriate style, pacing and body language, proper handling of questions, and effective time management. On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: (1) (2) CIVL 4950 (3) (4) (5) (6) Through appreciation of industry practices in relation to sustainable development and impact assessment, prioritize the design objectives, state the design parameters, propose and evaluate alternatives and recommend a preferred solution. Apply design knowledge with due considerations to constructability and project implementation, adopt design tools and software, including finite element programs, to analyze and verify design assumptions. Recognize a cross‐functional team in civil engineering project is not simply just division of works and able to operate a multi‐disciplinary team to achieve long‐term objectives. Communicate effectively and professionally in engineering workplace with the ability write formal notes of meeting, and compile design concepts in project submissions and presentations. Develop an engineering identity, though close interaction with role model engineers, which drive student engineers to engage in continuing professional development. Hypothesize professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers through scenario study, and consider cost, quality, constructability, health and safety, sustainability, public consultation as well as responsibilities to stakeholders in the design project.