Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department Features

Urban development is a multidisciplinary field where students gain broad knowledge and problem-solving skills.

As our climate changes, the risk of natural disasters and massive earthquakes increases, making the construction of social infrastructure even more critical. The engineers needed to develop this infrastructure must not only possess the skills to build roads, bridges, parks, water supply and sewage systems, but also have a broad understanding of how to counter floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, as well as environmental conservation. They must also be able to contribute to improving the urban environment. To meet these needs, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has developed a curriculum that covers not only traditional civil engineering fields but also urban engineering and planning, with a focus on environmental studies from a physical perspective. We aim to develop professionals capable of creating comfortable, environmentally-friendly towns while envisioning the future of our cities.

• Diploma Policy

  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering awards degrees to students who have completed the required credits and acquired the following skills: 

   

  (1) Possess fundamental knowledge and basic technical skills in civil and environmental engineering, grounded in the natural and social sciences. [Knowledge and Understanding (Fundamental and Core Disciplines)]

  (2) Acquire specialized knowledge and technical expertise in various fields of urban environmental engineering and apply them to real-world challenges in the discipline. [Comprehensive Learning (Advanced Studies)]

  (3) Develop a long-term perspective to design and plan social infrastructure, cities, and regions in harmony with the environment and society, while effectively communicating their results to others. [Creative Thinking (Advanced Studies)]
• Curriculum Policy

  To ensure students acquire the competencies defined in the diploma policy of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the curriculum is structured around the following three key principles.

   

  (1) Foundational specialized subjects include fundamental courses in natural sciences, such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as introductory drafting courses. Core specialized courses provide essential knowledge in six key areas of civil and environmental engineering: structures, materials, geotechnics, hydraulics, environment, and planning.

  (2) Advanced specialized courses deepen students' expertise in these six key areas, equipping them with high-level technical skills. These courses are designed to help students apply their acquired knowledge and skills to real-world challenges in urban environmental engineering.

  (3) Experimental and practical courses covering all aspects of civil and environmental engineering are included to develop the ability to design and plan infrastructure, cities, and regions in harmony with society and the environment. These courses also enhance students' presentation skills, enabling them to effectively communicate their ideas. In the fourth year, seminars and graduation research projects are offered to integrate knowledge and develop comprehensive problem-solving abilities, preparing students to tackle real-world civil and environmental issues as engineers.
• Admissions Policy

  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering aims to develop professionals and engineers who can contribute to the creation and management of disaster-resilient and sustainable urban environments, both domestically and internationally. This is achieved through a broad foundation in science and technology, as well as knowledge in the natural and social sciences, design, and ethics.

   

  To this end, students acquire fundamental knowledge and technical skills grounded in the natural and social sciences related to urban environmental engineering. They also gain specialized expertise in various fields within the discipline, developing a comprehensive understanding that allows them to apply this knowledge to real-world civil and environmental challenges. Furthermore, the curriculum promotes creative thinking by equipping students with the ability to plan and design social infrastructure, cities, and regions in harmony with the environment and society while effectively communicating their ideas to others.

   

  〈Ideal Student Profile〉

   

  1. Students interested in addressing urban and regional challenges and contributing to future development, aspiring to become engineers involved in social infrastructure development, urban planners, or environmental engineering specialists.
  2. Students with a strong interest in engineering technologies related to urban environments and a passion for studying this field.
  3. Students eager to develop flexible, creative and logical thinking skills, with a proactive attitude toward improving their communication and collaboration.