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Architecture and Surveying
Normative 4-year Degree
Major
Architecture and Surveying
建築學及測量學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Surveying
理學士(建築學及測量學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Normal Period of Study
4 years
Maximum Period of Study
8 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation
120 credit units
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (30 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25



  Credit Units
University Requirements GE1401 University English 3
GE2410 English for Engineering 3
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy 3
Distributional Requirements Take at least 1 course from each of the three distributional areas:

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

Visit the GE website for more course information.
12
College-specified Courses MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I
Or
MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
3
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II
Or
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II
3
CA2066 Professionals and Society 3

College / School Requirements (6 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25


Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CS1302Introduction to Computer Programming3
PHY1201General Physics I3

Major Requirements (84 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2025/26



1.  Core Courses (ARC Stream - 84 credit units, SURV Stream - 63 credit units)

Common Core Courses (24 credit units)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA1167Engineering Communication3
CA2674Construction Materials3
CA2744Building Technology3
CA3629Building and Fire Safety Control3
CA3691Building Services for Building Professionals3
CA4534Final Year Project6For ARC Stream: A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students
CA4528Integrated Building Project Development (Architecture)3For ARC Stream
CA4513Final Year Project6For SURV Stream: A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students
CA4524Integrated Building Project Development (Surveying)3For SURV Stream

Core Courses for ARC Stream (60 credit units)

Architectural Design and Design Research Projects
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2343AArchitectural Design - Space Making (Topic 1)6*
CA2343BArchitectural Design - Space Making (Topic 2)6*
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2344AArchitectural Design – Site and Environment (Topic 1)6*
CA2344BArchitectural Design – Site and Environment (Topic 2)6*
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3349AArchitectural Design: Building Integration (Topic 1)6*
CA3349BArchitectural Design: Building Integration (Topic 2)6*
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3350AArchitectural Design: Context (Topic 1)6*
CA3350BArchitectural Design: Context (Topic 2)6*
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA4539Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 16In conjunction with CA4534
CA4540Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 26In conjunction with CA4534

*  Students are required to enroll a series of Architectural Design courses within the same topic out of the 4 groups. Each studio option focuses on a different project topic as specified by studio tutor.

Communication
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA2345Digital Media and Presentation3
CA3200Advanced Design Tools3

History, Theory and Societal
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA2346Experiencing Architecture3
CA2347History of Architecture - Western3
CA3170History of Architecture – Chinese and Asian3

Professional Practice
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3508Industrial Internship3A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students

Environment and Sustainability
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA2348Sustainable Environment3
CA3342Architecture, Smart Cities and Design3

Core Courses for SURV Stream (39 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA2123Engineering Methods3
CA2126Measurement of Building Works3HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA2213Development Economics3
CA2311Construction Contracts I3
CA3214Construction Economics3HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA3314Surveying Studio3
CA3321Construction Contracts II3
CA3324Advanced Surveying Studio3
CA3703Construction Methods and Equipment3
CA4313Construction Contracts III3
CA4320Cost Management of Building and Engineering Works3HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA4424Strategic BIM Management in Smart Construction3
CA4630Building Design and Appraisal3

 2. Electives (21 credit units) (For SURV stream only)
 
Select ONE from the following:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA2418Green Building and Construction3
CA2627Building Science3

Select THREE from the following:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA3168Building Information Modelling for Capital Projects3
CA3200Advanced Design Tools3
CA3228Land Use and Urban Planning3
CA3230Property Valuation and Interest Theory3
CA3342Architecture, Smart Cities and Design3
CA3417Management for Construction3
CA3422Decision Analysis and Risk Management for Construction3
CA3508Industrial Internship3A course to fulfil the internship/consultancy project/research project requirement for normative 4-year degree students

Select THREE from the following:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CA4229Land Use Planning and Applied Valuation3HKIS BSD and QSD accreditation required
CA4413Construction Project Management3
CA4415Value Management3
CA4617Temporary Works Design3
CA4623Maintenance Technology and Management3HKIS BSD accreditation required