NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 土木工程特論(6758)
(Eng.) Introduction to Advanced Civil Engineering
Offering Dept Civil Engineering International Program
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher Bin-Chen Hsiung
Department Civil Engineering International Program/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description Aim to help students to understand related construction requirements/regulations in Taiwan.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Provide students with a basic understanding of aspects of (1) regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan; (2) skills in CAD and (3) internal/field work, such as foreign labour management.
2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices
3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving
4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues, societal responsibilities, engineering and information ethics, and continuing learning as civil engineers
5.Professional knowledge in structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, construction management, hazard mitigation, and sustainable engineering
30
30
10
30
Discussion
Other
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Introduction (2/26)
Week 2 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (3/5)
Week 3 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (3/12)
Week 4 CAD skill (3/19)
Week 5 CAD skill (3/26)
Week 6 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (4/2)
Week 7 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (4/9)
Week 8 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (4/16)
Week 9 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (4/23)
Week 10 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (4/30)
Week 11 Basic understanding of aspects of regulations of health and safety, risk assessment, quality control, and construction specification for construction work in Taiwan (5/7)
Week 12 Practice in internal/field work (5/14)
Week 13 Practice in internal/field work (5/21)
Week 14 Practice in internal/field work (5/28)
Week 15 Practice in internal/field work (6/4)
Week 16 Final Exam (6/11)
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Class participation and discussions 30%, Presentation 30%, Final Exam 40%
Textbook & other References
None
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Internet information and AI tool
Office Hours
Every Thursday, 1710 to 1800
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