Introduction to Civil Engineering
COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING
CODE: CVE 2013
Number of credits: 2 (2-0-0)
Number of periods: Total: 30 periods
Applied for the training program:
- Compulsory course for branch: Kỹ thuật xây dựng (gồm các chuyên ngành: Xây dựng, Giao thông, Địa kỹ thuật, Công trình thuỷ), Quản lý xây dựng, Kỹ thuật tài nguyên nước.
Evaluation methods:
Attendance: 15%
Assignments: 35%
Midterm Exam (2 times): 20%
Final Exam: 30%
Course binding conditions:
Course summary content:
The course provides students with the concepts of analysis and design in civil engineering; the basics of measurement and units as well as the expression of numbers in engineering; knowledge of descriptive statistics and computer tools such as graphing and electronic spreadsheets for studying and practicing engineering. In addition to the theoretical parts, practical projects and practical exercises will help students approach the field of study.
Textbook and reference materials: Introduction to Engineering, Custom Pearson Book
Details:
Week 1: Syllabus/Policies, About Engineering field
Week 2: Engineering Fundamentals: Engineering analysis, Engineering design
Week 3: Engineering Fundamentals: Number and Measurements, Dimensions and Units
Week 4: Engineering Fundamentals: Dimensions and Units, Academic Integrity: Academic Dishonesty
Week 5: Descriptive Statistics
Week 6: Excel: Descriptive Statistics by excel
Week 7: Exam1
Week 8: Logic
Week 9: Project: WPBD - west point bridge design
Week 10: Project: WPBD, WPBD Competition
Week 11: Data Analysis: Graphing; Excel: Formula and Function
Week 12: Data Analysis: Working with Charts
Week 13: Data Analysis: Working with Charts
Week 14: Data Analysis: Performing Data
Week 15: Exam 2: Working with Charts Competition
Week 16: Spare week
Week 17: Final Exam
Output standards of the course:
An ability to apply an engineering problem-solving approach and to communicate their solutions to engineering problems in English;
An ability to facilitate engineering problem-solving with appropriate computer skills including spreadsheet modeling;
An understanding of the disciplines within engineering such that they can function on a multi-disciplinary team and make an informed selection of majors within the Advanced Education Program;
Able to communicate effectively and have the ability to study and work in English;
Have awareness of the need and capacity for lifelong learning.
Class (64CNK1) (04/9-31/12/23): on Wednesday, Room1- K1 from 8h50 - 10h35 (3,4)
Class 64CNK2 (04/9-31/12/23): on Wednesday, Room2- K1 from 10h40 - 12h25 (5,6)