Zhengzhou University

COURSE INTRODUCTION

A. Training Objectives

This program aims to cultivate advanced engineering and technical talents equipped with basic theories and knowledge in civil engineering materials, mechanics, structure, construction, management, and related laws, possessing abilities that enable them to engage in civil engineering project design, research and development, construction, and project management, as well as technical or managerial works in the field of civil engineering.

B. Basic Requirements

Students of this program mainly need to study basic theories and knowledge in civil engineering materials, mechanics, structure, construction, management, and related laws, receive basic training in course design, experimental technique, and field practice, thus they will possess abilities that enable them to engage in civil engineering project design, research and development, construction, and project management. Before graduation, they should have the following knowledge and abilities:

1. Have solid natural science basis, know principal aspects and application prospect of contemporary engineering technology;

2. Master basic theories in structural mechanics and rock&soil mechanics, master basic knowledge in engineering structure selection, engineering materials, structural analysis and design, foundation treatment; master basic techniques in construction machinery, engineering survey and test, construction technique and organization.   

3. Able to use main equipment in engineering drawing, computer application, and structural experiment; able to primarily apply various methods comprehensively (including application of foreign language) to search data, and obtain related information;

4．Know principal laws and regulations in civil engineering;

5. Able to primarily conduct engineering design, experiment, construction, management and research.

C. Main Discipline

Civil Engineering

D. Main Course

Structural mechanics, soil mechanics, construction material, engineering surveying, Housing architecture, engineering economics, reinforced concrete structure, steel structure, earthquake resistance of engineering structure, civil engineering construction and organizational management, construction project management.

E. Duration and Degree

The duration of this program is 4 years (flexible duration: 3-6 years), those who conform to ZhengZhou University Bachelor’s Degree Awarding Regulations are awarded the bachelor’s degree of Engineering.

G. Credit Requirement

Before graduation, at least 176 credits must be gained in courses stipulated in training plan, including 98 credits in platform courses,68 credits in module courses, and 10 credits in course group.