Talent Training Program for Civil Engineering Specialty (International Students in China)

Specialty code: 081001 Degree awarded: Bachelor of Engineering

I. Training Objectives

The specialty cultivates international engineering and management talents who understand national conditions of China, are interested in Chinese culture, understand the political, economic, cultural and social development of contemporary China, are able to attend and promote friendly exchanges and cooperation in related fields between China and its host countries, master basic Chinese knowledge, possess the preliminary ability to use daily language and read Chinese materials of this specialty, master the basic theories, basic knowledge and basic skills of civil engineering, and be able to engage in the design, construction, maintenance and repair testing of transport infrastructure.

II. Training Specification

The students are engaged in studying the basic theory and basic knowledge of engineering mechanics, geotechnical engineering, road engineering, bridge engineering, and receive basic training in engineering drawing, engineering measurement, professional experiments and testing, structural design and construction practice, and are able to engage in the design, construction, testing and testing, management and related research work in the field of transport and civil engineering.

The graduates are expected to acquire knowledge, abilities and qualities in the following areas:

(i) Knowledge structure

1. Knowledge of basic national conditions and humanities and social sciences in China, and basic knowledge such as literature and art. Understand the basic knowledge of mathematics, modern physics, information science, engineering science and environmental science, and understand the main trends and prospects of the contemporary development of the civil engineering specialty.

2. Proficiency in Chinese language, with a certain level of proficiency in the five areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation.

3. Master the professional theory and knowledge of civil engineering, get familiar with relevant industry standards, norms and procedures, and understand the professional development trend.

4. Be familiar with guidelines, policies, laws and regulations for relevant national engineering construction projects.

(ii) Structure

1. Possess certain civil engineering design ability, strong construction organization ability, testing and inspection ability, project management ability, and be able to analyze and solve practical engineering issues.

2. A certain degree of writing and language skills, organizational coordination and communication skills.

3. A certain level of Chinese language proficiency and computer application skills.

4. A certain capacity for self-learning and self-growth.

(iii) Qualitative structure

1. Know China, love China, be friendly to China, posses good moral character and sense of social responsibility, and abide by Chinese national laws and Chinese social morality.

2. With healthy body, sound personality, good psychological quality and behaviour, and a team spirit.

3. Be able to work hard, dedicated to work, and adapt to the difficult working environment.

4. Master the basic theory and knowledge of engineering, focus on theory and practice, with a certain sense of innovation.

III. Length of Schooling, Academic Degree and Credit Requirements

1. Length of schooling: the standard length of schooling is 4 years, with a flexible study period of 4 to 8 years.

2. Degree: Bachelor of engineering is awarded.

3. Credits: Students of this specialty are required to complete 144 credits and pass the graduation design (dissertation) defense for graduation.

IV. Main Subjects and Core Courses

1. Main subjects

Civil Engineering

2. Core courses

Chinese Language, China's Panorama, Civil Engineering Drawing, Engineering Surveying, Road Survey and Design, Roadbed and Pavement Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Construction Organization and Budgeting, Bridge Construction Technology, Road Construction Technology, Mixture Test Design