Faculty of Engineering Geotechnical Engineering |
Offered As: | Minor |
URL: | https://engg.hku.hk/Portals/0/UG/syllabuses/Syllabus-CivE-21-22-4Y.pdf#Minor-in-GeoE |
*Open to students of other Faculties: | |
Credits: | 48 |
What is it about? | Geotechnical engineering includes studies in the major area of soil and rock mechanics, foundation and earth retaining systems, ground treatment and slope engineering. Landslide is a common natural hazard in Hong Kong in which engineers and researchers spend much effort to mitigate the loss. Furthermore, development of the city urges into constructing tunnels and caverns, and reclaiming lands for a sustainable infrastructure development. Therefore, there is a strong demand for graduates with background in geotechnical engineering knowledge to work in these related projects. |
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute | Department of Civil Engineering |
Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor | - Level 3 or above in HKDSE Mathematics or equivalent - Level 3 or above in HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics component or equivalent |
Career opportunities | There is a strong demand for graduates with background in geotechnical engineering knowledge to work in areas such as tunnels and caverns construction and reclamation of lands. |
Further information | http://engg.hku.hk/home/minor/geotech.htm |
Contact | Dr. K.L. Su Tel: 2859 2648 Email: klsu@hku.hk |