WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING
In the context of rapid urbanization and increasingly complex climate change, the role of Water Supply and Drainage Engineering is becoming more and more important. This is an attractive choice for young people who are passionate about engineering and aspire to contribute to building a sustainable living environment.
Major Introduction
Water Supply and Drainage Engineering equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, construct, and operate water supply, drainage, and wastewater treatment systems for urban areas, industrial zones, and civil buildings. This essential discipline plays a vital role in safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable development amid rapid urbanization and increasingly evident climate change.
Training Objectives
The program aims to train students to master the basic theories and foundational knowledge of Water Supply and Drainage Engineering. Graduates will have specialized skills and capabilities in water supply and drainage systems. They will be able to engage in urban water supply and drainage, building water supply and drainage, industrial water supply and drainage, urban water systems, and water resource utilization and protection, with a spirit of innovation and an international perspective.
Graduation Requirements
Graduates should possess the following knowledge, skills:
- Engineering Knowledge
- Problem Analysis
- Design/Develop Solutions
- Research
- Use of Modern Tools
- Engineering and Society
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Professional Norms
- Individual and Teamwork
- Communication
- Project Management
- Lifelong Learning
Core Courses
- Physical Chemistry
- Hydrology and Hydrogeology
- Water Analysis Chemistry
- Water Treatment Biology
- Introduction to the Major and Cognitive Internship
- Water Resources and Water Environment
- Intelligent Water System Technology
- Pumps and Pump Stations
- Water Supply and Drainage Network Systems
- Building Water Supply and Drainage Engineering
- Water Quality Engineering I
- Water Quality Engineering II
- Comprehensive Experiment in Water Quality Engineering
- Water Engineering Economics
- Water Engineering Construction
- Production Internship
- Graduation Design (Thesis)
Research Directions
- Pump Station Design
- Water Supply and Drainage Network Design
- Building Water Supply and Drainage Design
- Water Supply Treatment Design
- Wastewater Treatment Design
- Intelligent Water System Technology
- Engineering Surveying
- Surveying Internship
- Fundamentals of Digital Modeling
- Water Engineering Economics
- Water Engineering Construction
- Organic Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Civil Engineering
- Computer-Aided Design and Information Retrieval
- Intelligent Fire Protection and Ventilation
- Urban Solid Waste Recycling
- Sponge City and Stormwater Management
Degree Awarded
Undergraduate Water Supply and Drainage Engineering programs typically span four years, after which students are awarded a Bachelor of Water Supply and Drainage Engineering degree.
Career Development
Graduates can work in urban water supply and drainage, building water supply and drainage, industrial water supply and drainage, urban water systems, water resource utilization and protection, scientific research, and teaching.
Related Majors
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
- Energy and Power Engineering
Top Universities Offering Water Supply and Drainage Engineering Programs in China
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Tsinghua University
- Tongji University
- Southeast University
- Chongqing University
