Program plan

 

Course ID

Course title

Credit

Prerequisites

Course Outline

Semester 1 Year 1

 

1

LA1003

English 1

2

 

Detail

2

MT1003

Calculus 1

4

 

-Calculus 1 includes theory of differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, ordinary differential equations and their applications.
-The program is designed for future engineers. The main focus is applications of the subject rather than theoretical aspects. Students are supposed to spend certain amount of time for self-studying.
- With the projects, the topics and standards are changed every years.

Detail

3

PH1003

General Physics 1

4

 

- Mechanics: physics of motion, dynamics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies.
- Thermodynamics: thermal physics of gas, laws of thermodynamics and applications.
-Electricity and magnetism: physics of electric and magnetic phenomena, basic principles and applications. 
Detail

4

CH1003

General Chemistry

3

 

- Part 1- Matter Structure: This part supplies the modem knowledge on atoms, electronic structure and the periodic law, bonding types in molecules and molecular structure.

- Part 2- Basic Theories of Chemical Processes: This part supplies basic concept of foundation theories on Chemical Processes: Thermochemistry, entropy and Gibbs energy, the concept of chemical equilibrium and factors affecting it, equilibrium types in electrolyte solutions, equilibrium in heterogeneous systems, the direction and extent of non-change oxidation state reactions, the direction and extent of oxidation-reduction reactions, reaction rate andfactors affecting it.

- Part 3- Laboratory practice: Learn safety rules in the laboratory and practice using some essential tools in the chemical laboratory, the techniques ofpreparation and titration of solutions, and the calculation of experimental errors. Students perform experiments to verify the theory and evaluate the results for each experiment.Detail

5

GE1001

Introduction to Engineering

3

 

Detail

6

MI1003

Military Training

0

 

Detail

7

PE1003

Physical Education 1

0

 

Detail

Semester 2 Year 1

 

1

LA1005

English 2

2

LA1003 (TQ)

Detail

2

MT1007

Linear Algebra

3

 

Contents of the course: vector spaces, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations; Euclidean spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, and quadratic forms.
- Since the program is designed for future engineers, it focuses on practical problems, not mathematical theoretical problems.
The time in class is limited, so students should spend more time studying beyond the scope of their class. 
Detail

3

PH1007

General Physics Labs

1

 

The course provides you a sound introduction to classical experimental physics.
This will include studying some basics concepts in physics, development of problem solving skills, and learning of laboratory techniques. Lab include experiments on mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. 
Detail

4

MT1005

Calculus 2

4

MT1003 (HT)

Calculus 2 involves the basic knowledge about the differentiation and integration of functions of several variables, line integrals, surface integral, field theory and series theory.
- Since the program is designed for the future engineers, it pays attention to applying the formulas and do not focus on mathematical theory problems. The time in class is limited, so students need to spend more time for learning and preparing at home. 
Detail

5

GE1011

Basic Geophysics

3

 

This course provides a basic understanding of the application of geophysical surveying methods that have been and are used on land andoff-shore. Each of these methods measures something that is related to  subsurface rocks and their geologic configurations. It includes thegravity method, magnetic method,   electrical method, electromagnetic method, and seismic method. This course is aimed to supplygeologists with basic knowledge of geophysics to interpret the geological structure. Detail

6

GE1013

Earth Science

4

 

Student understanding of the planet on which they live. The Earth's vital role in their lives, first their understanding and second their care resulting from that understanding. 2. Student awareness of the interconnectedness of the various topics considered during the course as systems that interact with each other to create the Earth as a system. 3. Student appreciation of the contributions of science to the human knowledge base about the Earth and its place in the cosmos. Student ability to apply scientific methods and skills to discover new perspectives on the Earth. Detail

7

PE1005

Physical Education 2

0

 

Detail

Semester 3 Year 2

 

1

LA1007

English 3

2

LA1005 (TQ)

Detail

2

MT1009

Numerical Methods

3

MT1003 (HT)
MT1007 (HT)

Detail

3

GE2033

Crystallography - Mineralogy - Petrography

3

GE1013 (HT)

This course introduces three major parts: (1) Crystallography; (2) Mineralogy; and (3) Petrography. 
- Crystallography supplies knowledge in characteristics, properties and structures of crystals. 
- Mineralogy focuses on the origin, morphology, classification, properties of minerals and how to identify minerals by naked-eye or by polarizing microscope. 
- Petrography introduces the ways that rocks formed, the compositions, textures and structures of three groups of rocks (igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks), and how to identify the rocks by naked-eye or by polarizing microscope. 
Detail

4

GE2043

Fundamental of Geoinformatics

3

GE1013 (HT)

The course provides the basic knowledge of geomatics, the method of representing the earth surface into a map and display earth surface on a digital platform, methods of positioning, observing the earth's surface, collecting and analyzing of earth surface data, and the application of geomatics techniques in geology, oil and gas. Detail

5

GE2035

Structural Geology and Geological Mapping

3

GE1013 (HT)

The subject is the advance of Earth Science, including 2 main parts as Structural Geology and Map Making. Accordingly, the subject will promote students can apply to investigation, mineral exploitation, tectonic settings, and oil resources. Detail

6

SP1031

Marxist - Leninist Philosophy

3

 

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7

PE1007

Physical Education 3

0

 

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Semester 4 Year 2

 

1

LA1009

English 4

2

LA1007 (TQ)

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2

MT2013

Probability and Statistics

4

MT1003 (HT)
MT1007 (ht)

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3

AS2001

Applied Mechanics

3

 

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4

SP1033

Marxist - Leninist Political Economy

2

SP1031 (HT)

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5

GE2037

Geotechnics 1

3

 

The course provides students with a basic understanding of  knowledge  such as: soils and parameters from soil testing to characterize soil properties, soil strength and soil deformation; Classify soils;  the forming mechanism of soils and its characteristics; characteristics of clay minerals; the effects of seepage on the stability of the structures; the concept of stress in ground; tal stress, effective stress and pore water pressure; surface stresses are distributed within a soil mass; the settlement of soil under structures; the bearing capacity of soil. Detail

6

GE2021

Basic Hydro-Geomechanics

3

GE1013 (HT)

- Provides the basic knowledge of the methods to solve the mathematical formulation of soil and rock permeability in a geomechanical environment. 
- Brief description of course content: Basic properties of the fluid in the intergranular Darcy's law. The equation of groundwater flows with the different types of boundary conditions. a phase one - dimensional steady flow. a phase two - dimensional steady flow. a phase transient flow. Introducing multi-phase groundwater flow. 
Detail

Semester 5 Year 3

 

1

SP1035

Scientific Socialism

2

SP1033 (HT)

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2

GE3137

Construction Engineering

3

 

- The subject includes 2 parts: basic types of construction and construction materials
- Part 1 provides knowledge about concept, calculation and applications of each construction type
- Part 2 presents the concepts, features, requirements and applied purpose of different construction materials as well as calculating methods, manufacturing process and preservation.
Detail

3

GE3013

Geotechnical Testing

1

   

4

GE3139

Rock Mechanics and Practice

3

 

- Engineering properties of intact rocks, rock masses, geologic discontinuities
- Strength and deformability of rock material and rock mass
- Laboratory testing and in-situ testing on rocks
- Rock classification systems
- Groundwater considerations in rock engineering
- Applying rock mechanics to solve simple practical problems in geological and  mining engineering.

Detail

5

GE2031

Hydrogeology

3

 

Hydrogeology presents the groundwater and the surrounding environment. Knowledge of the various components, the source, the moving, the deforming of groundwater. Detail

6

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Selective courses group A (3 Credits for Semester 5 and 4 Credits for Semester 6)

7

   

Semester 6 Year 3

 

1

GE3141

Geostatistics

3

MT2013 (HT)

This course will introduce students to the core theoretical knowledge of geostatistics. Hands-on case studies will provide an understanding of its applications and highlight the necessity of translating geo-knowledge into a mathematical/numerical model. Tools such as basic statistics, variography and estimation methods will be covered during the course. Detail

2

SP1039

History of Vietnamese Communist Party

2

SP1035 (HT)

Detail

3

GE2029

Environmental Geology

3

 

The subject introduces to student an overview of environmental geology, study methods, laws and regulations related to environmental geology. Geological environemts such as soil, rocks, groundwater, surface water, oil and gas have also been discussed and assessed. Besides, geohazards and disasters, human caused disasters have also been investigated and studied. Detail

4

GE3161

Project Management in Earth Resources Engineering

3

 

This course will consider these principles in the management of all types of engineering project, with respect to the project's life-cycle, the parties involved, planning, estimating, team and people management, contract strategy, contractor selection and contract management, environmental issues that existing when project operates. Detail

5

GE3335

Internship

2

GE3197 (HT)

The subject “Graduation internship” sends students to enterprises to produce, research and collect documents for graduation thesis. Detail

6

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Selective courses group A (3 Credits for Semester 5 and 4 Credits for Semester 6)

7

   

Semester 7 Year 4

 

1

SP1037

Ho Chi Minh Ideology

2

SP1039 (HT)

Detail

2

GE4069

Geodynamics Engineering and Practice

3

 

The course introduces methods of a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the effects of geological processes on the stability of buildings and territories. In addition, the course presents design methods to prevent the impacts of geological events, especially those using geotechnical materials. Detail

3

GE4033

Foundation

3

 

Aiming to reach the following requirements:
- To ensure that the construction project works under normal circumstance;
- To ensure the potential intensity of project;
- To ensure the shortest time of project construction, the cheapest price.
Detail

4

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Free Selective Courses

6

 

Detail

5

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Projects

2

 

Detail

Semester 8 Year 4

 

1

SP1007

Introduction to Vietnamese Law

2

 

Detail

2

GE4337

Capstone Project

4

 

Students apply all the studied methods and knowledge to research and to write a scientific project in professionals such as: Geological Engineering, Environmental Geology, Geotechnics, Land and Earth Resources Management. Detail

3

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Free Selective Course

3

 

Detail

4

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Selective courses Group C (Semester 8)

5

 

Detail

 
 

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