This course aims at studying the cause of landslides from the slope engineering perspective. Analysis and methods for determining slope stability are presented. Slope failure cases in Hong Kong are also studied.
Slope Engineering
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at 10 hours a week
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Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
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VR
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024
Very nice course but course completed, I didn't get certificate
GG
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025
Thank you so much. I gained knowledge on this field.
SF
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
This was a great course. To keep it accessible for all income levels, I would have an alternative to the VR options.
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