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Architectural Studies
Advanced Standing II
Major
Architectural Studies
建築學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
理學士(建築學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Normal Period of Study
2 years
Maximum Period of Study
5 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation
69 credit units
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (12 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25



  Credit Units
University Requirements GE2410 English for Engineering 3
Distributional Requirements Take 1 course from any one of the three distributional areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology

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3
College-specified Courses Take any courses NOT within the Major requirements (including core courses and electives). 6

College / School Requirements (0 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25



Not required.


Major Requirements (57 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25



1. Core Courses (57 credit units)

Architectural Design and Design Research Projects

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3340AArchitectural Design: Integration (Topic 1)9*
CA3340BArchitectural Design: Integration (Topic 2)9*
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3341AArchitectural Design: Context (Topic 1)9*
CA3341BArchitectural Design: Context (Topic 2)9*
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA4529Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 19
CA4530Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 29

*  Students are required to enroll a series of Architectural Design courses within the same topic out of the 2 groups. Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor.


Communication
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA3200Advanced Design Tools3

History, Theory and Criticism
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA3170History of Architecture – Chinese and Asian3

Technology and Engineering
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA3171Innovations in Construction Technology3

Professional Practice
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA3172Professional Practice3

Environment and Sustainability
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA3342Architecture, Smart Cities and Design3
CA4174Sustainability and Building Systems Integration3

Building Project
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA4525Integrated Building Project Development (Architectural Studies)3