In response to needs of socialist modernization, SWJTU provides the programme of Urban Underground Engineering to develop high-profile professionals with basic principles and knowledge in urban underground space engineering and international vision. Graduates are well trained to engage in planning, design, construction and management in the field.
Students mainly learn about structural design, construction and management of road and urban road engineering. They should acquire following knowledge and abilities: (1) basic theories in natural science and technical science necessary for further professional learning; (2) certain professional knowledge and relevant knowledge in engineering technology, technical economy and engineering management; (3) necessary skills like measurement, mapping, testing, experiment, computer applications and other basic skills; (4) strong abilities to self-study, analyze and solve practical problems; (5) abilities to carry out feasibility studies, surveying and design of road, urban roads and bridges; (6) basic knowledge about engineering economics, construction management, repair and maintenance and research methods.
Core courses:
(1) Basic and Professional Courses
Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Surveying, Civil Engineering Geology, Construction Materials, Theoretical Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Structural Mechanics, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Principles of Structural Design, Foundation Engineering, and Civil Engineering Economy and Project Management
(2) Main Professional Courses in Road Engineering
Road Surveying and Design, Sub-grade and Pavement Engineering, Road Engineering Materials, Transportation Engineering, Bridge Engineering and Tunnel Engineering
(3) Main Professional Courses in Bridge Engineering
Elasticity Mechanics, Design Principles of Steel Structures, Bridge Planning and Overall Design, Concrete Bridges, Steel and Composite Structural Bridges, Cable-Supported Bridge and Bridge Construction Technology
Jiuli Campus: No. 1 Teaching Building, Southwest Jiaotong University, 111 North 1st Section of second Ring Road, Chengdu
Xipu Campus: No. 4 Teaching Building, Southwest Jiaotong University, West Zone, High-tech Zone, Chengdu
Admissions phone：028-87600559
Student Support Office：028-66368613
Teacher Services Office：028-66367673,028-66368527
General Services Office：028-66366671,028-66366612
