Curriculum of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Programme (NREM)

A. General Infomation

1. Name of Programe: Natural Resources and Environmental Management
2. Name of Faculty: Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources –FENR
3. Name of University that issues the degree: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) - Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)
4. Name of Training University: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) - Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)
5. Name of the degree: Bachelor of Engineering
6. Major: Natural Resources and Environmental Management
7. The admission criteria: Each year, HCMUT and FENR decide the Entry Benchmark for the candidates based on the results from the enrolment exam and the intake quota.
8. Curriculum of Natural Resources and Environment Management programme

Curriculum of 130-credit Programme:

No.	ID	Course’s name	Number of credits	ECTS
		(English translation)
Semester 1
1	LA1003	English 1	2	4
2	MI1003	Military training	0	0
3	PE1003	Physical Training 1	0	0
4	MT1003	Calculus 1	4	8
5	MT1007	Linear Algebra	3	6
6	PH1003	General Physics 1	4	8
7	PH1007	General Physics Labs	1	2
8	EN1001	Introduction to Engineering	3	6
Sum of sem. 1			17	34
Semester 2
1	LA1005	English 2	2	4
2	PE1005	Physical Training 2	0	0
3	MT1005	Calculus 2	4	8
4	CH1003	General Chemistry	3	6
5	EN1015	Microbiology and Experiment	4	8
6	CI1003	Engineering Drawing	3	6
Sum of sem. 2			16	32
Semester 3
1	LA1007	English 3	2	4
2	SP1007	Introduction to Vietnamese Law	2	4
3	PE1007	Physical Training 3	0	0
4	CH2009	Analytical Chemistry	3	6
5	MT2013	Probability and Statistics	4	8
6	EN1005	Ecology	3	6
7	EN2031	Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and  Science	3	6
Sum of sem. 3			17	34
Semester 4
1	LA1009	English 4	2	4
2	SP1031	Marxist - Leninist Philosophy	3	6
3	EN2033	Environmental Law and Policy	3	6
4	EN2035	Environmental Hydrology	3	6
5	EN2037	Environmental Processes	3	6
6	---	Elective subjects of group A	3	6
Sum of sem. 4			17	34
Semester 5
1	SP1033	Marxist - Leninist Political Economy	2	4
2	EN2013	Air Pollution Control	3	6
3	EN3069	Solid and Hazardous Waste  Management	3	6
4	EN3071	Environmental Systems Analysis	3	6
5	EN3073	Industrial Safety and Environemental  Hygiene	3	6
6	---	Elective subjects of group B1	3	6
Sum of sem. 5			17	34
Semester 6
1	SP1035	Scientific Socialism	2	4
2	EN3003	GIS and Remote Sensing for Natural Resources and Environmental Management	3	6
3	EN3075	Water and Wastewater Treatment  Technology	4	8
4	EN3047	Environmental Impact and Risk  Assessment	3	6
5	EN3335	Internship	2	4
6	---	Elective subjects of group B2	3	6
Sum of sem. 6			17	34
Semester 7
1	SP1039	History of Vietnamese Communist Party	2	4
2	EN3037	Environmental Management In Urban & Industrial  Park	3	6
3	EN3039	Water Resources Management	3	6
4	EN4023	Semester Paper	2	4
5	EN2039	Study Tour	1	2
6	---	Elective subjects of group B2	3	6
Sum of sem. 7			14	28
Semester 8
1	SP1037	Ho Chi Minh Ideology	2	4
2	EN4025	Basic Scientific Research Methods in Natural Resources and Environmental Managem	3	6
3	EN4337	Capstone Project	4	8
4	---	Elective subjects of group B2	6	12
Sum of sem. 8			15	30
Total			130	260

 

Curriculum of 142-credit Programme:

No.	ID	Course’s name	Number of credits
		(English translation)
Semester 1
1	LA1003	English 1	2
2	MT1003	Calculus 1	4
3	MT1007	Linear Algebra	3
4	PH1003	General Physics 1	4
5	PH1007	General Physics Labs	1
6	EN1005	Ecology	3
7	EN1001	Introduction to Engineering	3
8	PE1003	Physical Education 1	0
9	MI1003	Military training	0
Sum of sem. 1			20
Semester 2
1	LA1005	English 2	2
2	MT1005	Calculus 2	4
3	CH1003	General Chemistry	3
4	CI1003	Engineering Drawing	3
5	CH2009	Analytical Chemistry	3
6	EN1015	General Environmental Microbiology	4
7	PE1005	Physical Education 2	0
Sum of sem. 2			19
Semester 3
1	LA1007	English 3	2
2	EN2007	Environmental Process 1	2
3	EN2005	Chemistry for Environmental Engineering & Science - 1	3
4	MT2001	Probability and Statistics	3
5	SP1003	Basic principles of Marxism-Leninism	5
6	IM2003	Engineering Economics	3
7	PE1007	Physical Training 3	0
Sum of sem. 3			18
Semester 4
1	LA1009	English 4	2
2	EN2009	Optimization and Environmental Statistics	3
3	EN2011	Environmental Process 2	2
4	EN2027	Chemistry for Environmental Engineering & Science - 2	3
5	EN2013	Air Pollution Control	3
6	EN2019	Environmental System Analysis	2
7	EN2023	Environmental Hydrology	2
8	SP1007	Introduction to Vietnamese Law	2
Sum of sem. 4			19
Semester 5
1	SP1009	Revolutionary Policies of the Vietnam Communist Party	3
2	EN3003	GIS Application and Remote Sensing for Natural Resources and Environmental Management	3
3	EN2017	Environmental Modelling	3
4	Elective subjects of group A (Select 3 credits)		3
5	IM3001	Business administration for engineers	3
6	IM2011	Project Management for Engineers	3
7	Elective subjects of group B (Select 4 credits)		4
8	EN3007	Basic scientific research methods in natural resources & environmental management	2
9	EN3009	GIS analysis for natural resources and environmental management	3
10	EN3011	Environmental toxicology	3
11	MT1009	Numerical Methods	3
12	EN2029	Study Tours	2
Sum of sem. 5			18
Semester 6
1	SP1005	Ho Chi Minh Ideology	2
2	EN3025	Economics for Environment and Resources	2
3	EN2025	Environmental Law and Policy	2
4	EN1013	Solid and Hazardous Waste Management	4
5	EN3037	Environmental Management in Urban & Industrial Park	3
6	EN3039	Water Resource Management	3
7	EN3041	Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology	3
Semester 6 (summer)
1	EN3313	Internship	3
Sum of sem. 6			22
Semester 7
1	EN4003	Semester Paper	2
2	EN2021	Industrial Safety and Environmental Hygiene	2
3	EN3047	Environmental Impacts & Risk Assessment	3
4	Elective subjects of group C (Select 10 credits)		10
5	EN3017	ISO 14001 and environmental auditing	2
6	EN4013	Forestry management and biodiversity	2
7	EN4015	Green Technology	2
8	EN3049	Microalgae: benefit and harmful impacts on aquatic environment	2
9	EN3051	Aquatic biota and environmental management	2
10	EN4019	Clearer Production	2
11	EN3021	Climate Change	2
12	CI3137	Managing Urban Water Supply and Drainage System	2
13	EN3019	Environmental Monitoring	2
14	EN4005	Soil Pollution Management and Control	2
15	EN3045	Coastal Zone Management	2
Sum of sem. 7			17
Semester 8
1	EN4313	Thesis	9
Sum of sem. 8			9
Total			142

 

1. Duration: 4 years
2. Support and assistance: HCMUT and FENR have systems of consultations and support for students in every aspect of their student lives.

 

Services and Consultations for students at HCMUT

Services	Supporting bodies
Guiding candidates to submit application forms for National Entrance Exam at HCMUT, FAS and FENR.	-Academic Affairs Office -Student Services Office & Career Centre - FENR
Consultation for major selection, enrolments, using BK e-Learning	-Academic Affairs Office -Mentors - Lecturers
Scholarships, financial assistances for tuition fee payments	-Academic Affairs Office -Student Activities Office
Career consultations Soft skill development for students	-Student Services Office & Career Centre - FENR
BK e-Learning (online 24/7)	-Academic Affairs Office
Collecting student’s feedbacks and comments teaching and learning	-Quality Assurance Office
Supports for student’s scientific research	-R&D and Project Management Office
Supports for student’s accommodation	-VNU-HCM and HCMUT Management Board of Dormitories
Foods and Drinks	-Canteens
Health	- Medical Centre
Sports, Leisure, etc	-Equipment & Facilities Management Office -Student Activities Office
Supports for learning materials	-Libraries at HCMUT and VNU-HCM

 

 

B. Objectives and learning outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment Methods

 

1. Ojectives

The main objectives of the NREM programme cover a wide range of characteristics to meet the requirements of stakeholders and the labour market, including general knowledge in mathematics and science, skill for analysis and evaluation, soft skills (independent working, teamwork, communication, and foreign language), socio-economic points of view, long-life study, and professional ethics.

Upon the completion of the major in NREM programme, graduates are able to meet the following objectives:

• Objective 1. To apply general knowledge of mathematics, natural science, technology, and management in the field of natural resources and environment management for solving concerning issues in their professional practices.
• Objective 2. To perform skills in analysis and evaluation by applying approaches and solutions to environmental issues effectively, efficiently, and sustainably.
• Objective 3. To work independently and to pursue higher education in natural resources and environmental management.
• Objective 4. To have a good understanding and recognition of contemporary issues in politics, legislation, society, and career ethics.
• Objective 5. To have a fully equipped communication skill, teamwork, and foreign language (English) to gain leadership positions in professional careers.

1. Learning Outcomes

• An ability to apply general knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and technology to solve problems in the field of environmental and natural resources management (Understand and Apply).
• An ability to organise and conduct experiments on waste treatment systems (solid waste, wastewater, and air pollution) for analysing and interpreting results (Analyse).
• An ability to evaluate and adjust feasible technology and to design a full-scale technical system to meet desired needs include manufacturability and other constraints in terms of finance, environment, society, and ethics (Evaluate and Create).
• An ability to work as a successful team member on multi-tasking and multi-disciplinary issues by leading, scheduling, operating, reporting, and interpreting data (Understand, Apply and Analyse).
• An ability to identify, classify, and solve environmental and resources management problems (Understand and Apply).
• An ability to recognise career ethics and social responsibilities (Understand and Apply).
• An ability to use foreign language (English) to communicate effectively in terms of describing, interpreting/presenting, reporting and translating (Apply).
• An ability to recognise and apply knowledge to solve natural resources and environmental issues in the context of economic, environmental, and social considerations (Understand and Apply).
• An ability to recognise the need for and motivation to promoting life-long learning (Understand).
• An ability to apply broad knowledge on contemporary issues and latest technologies based on knowledge and skills obtained from theoretical and practical courses (Apply).
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools (including AutoCAD, laboratory analysis instruments and equipment, GIS/RS software (MapInfo, ArcGIS), and environmental modelling software) necessary for the management practices of environment and natural resources (Apply).

1. Career Opportunities

Natural Resources and Environmental Management Engineers can meet the recruitment needs and work at the national and local state agency on environment, projects management board, manufacturing enterprises, industrial areas, non-governmental organizations, domestic and foreign environmental consulting firms and centers, research institutes and universities specialized in environmental resource management.

• State management offices often recruit engineers of Environmental Management and Technology Science graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, such as Provincial Ministry and Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Provincial Conservation Department; Environmental Monitoring Center of the province; Ministry and Department of Science and Technology; Ministry and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; District-based Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management…
• Management Board of national, provincial, municipal, local projects such as of environmental sanitation and drainage basin improvement, renovation of river-basin water in quality, provincial management of solid waste, industrial zone and EPZ management, etc.
• Companies often recruit engineers of Environmental Management and Technology graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, including: SEEN, Energy Development Center (EDEC), Nike Vietnam, Clover Technologies Group, and the environmental consulting firm with advisory functions in setting up feasibility report for projects relating to the environment, natural resources, report for environmental impact assessment and for local / national / regional development planning, etc.
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) often recruit engineers of Environmental Management and Technology graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, including: IUCN Vietnam, CARE Vietnam, and foreign NGOs such as WWF, Save the Children, ENDA, social organizations such as Water and Environmental Conservation Unions, Environmental Conservation Association, etc

1. Teaching Methods and Assessment Methods

Teaching Methods

• Lecture
• Lesson
• Lab works
• Project
• Seminar
• Discussion
• On-site training

Assessment Methods

• Mid-term test
• Final test
• Quizzes
• Assignment
• Homework assignment
• Self-written
• Projects: teamwork, oral presentation

C. The Curriculum Structure

1. The Curriculum Structure

The Curriculum Structure of 130-credit Programme:

Skill	Obligation	Programme	Credit	% credit	ECTS
A. General	1	Maths & natural science knowledge	30	23	60
	2	English	8	6.1	16
	3	Political, economic, cultural and social knowledge	16	12.3	32
B. Engineering knowledge	4	Projects/Internship/Final thesis	8	6.1	16
	5	Core and engineering foundation	47	36.1	94
	6	Major knowledge
	7	Specialised knowledge	6	4.6	12
	8	Elective knowledge	15	11.5	30

The Curriculum Structure of 142-credit Programme:

Knowledge blocks			Number of credits (%)
Obligation (Mandatory)	1	Maths & natural science knowledge	32 (22.5%)
	2	English	8 (5.6%)
	3	Political, economic, cultural and social knowledge	21 (14.8%)
	4	Internship/Final thesis	15 (10.6%)
	5	Core and engineering foundation	42 (29.6%)
	6	Major knowledge
	7	Specialised knowledge	9 (6.3%)
Option (Selection)	8	Elective knowledge	15(6.3%)
Total number of credits			142 credits

D. The Assessment Regulations

The Assessment Regulations

The student assessment process is undertaken based on the regulations of higher education issued by Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), the training regulations of the VNU and the teaching regulations of the HCMUT.

E. Handbook of Staffs and Modules

17. Handbook of Staffs and Modules

Staff Handbook:

• Bui Ta Long
• Bui Xuan Thanh
• Dang Vu Bich Hanh
• Dao Thanh Son
• Dao Thi Viet Huong
• Ha Quang Khai
• Lam Van Giang
• Le Van Khoa
• Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan Thao
• Nguyen Hoang Anh
• Nguyen Nhat Huy
• Nguyen Phuoc Dan
• Tran Thi Van
• Vo Le Phu
• Vo Nguyen Xuan Que
• Vo Thanh Hang

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