Majors

Architecture and Surveying

	Advanced Standing I
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	3 years
Maximum Period of Study	6 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation	105 credit units

Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (21 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 2 courses from two different 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.	6
College-specified Courses	CA2066 Professionals and Society	3
	Take any courses NOT within the Major requirements (including core courses and electives).	3

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

Not required.

Major Requirements (84 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25

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

Common Core Courses (24 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA1167	Engineering Communication	3
CA2674	Construction Materials	3
CA2744	Building Technology	3
CA3629	Building and Fire Safety Control	3
CA3691	Building Services for Building Professionals	3
CA4534	Final Year Project	6	For ARC Stream
CA4528	Integrated Building Project Development (Architecture)	3	For ARC Stream
CA4513	Final Year Project	6	For SURV Stream
CA4524	Integrated Building Project Development (Surveying)	3	For SURV Stream

Core Courses for ARC Stream (60 credit units)

Architectural Design and Design Research Projects

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA2343A	Architectural Design - Space Making (Topic 1)	6	*
CA2343B	Architectural Design - Space Making (Topic 2)	6	*

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA2344A	Architectural Design – Site and Environment (Topic 1)	6	*
CA2344B	Architectural Design – Site and Environment (Topic 2)	6	*

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA3349A	Architectural Design: Building Integration (Topic 1)	6	*
CA3349B	Architectural Design: Building Integration (Topic 2)	6	*

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA3350A	Architectural Design: Context (Topic 1)	6	*
CA3350B	Architectural Design: Context (Topic 2)	6	*

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA4539	Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 1	6	In conjunction with CA4534
CA4540	Architectural Design: Final Year Design Research Project Part 2	6	In 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 Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA2345	Digital Media and Presentation	3
CA3200	Advanced Design Tools	3

History, Theory and Societal

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
CA2346	Experiencing Architecture	3
CA2347	History of Architecture - Western	3
CA3170	History of Architecture – Chinese and Asian	3

Professional Practice

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA3508	Industrial Internship	3

Environment and Sustainability

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA2348	Sustainable Environment	3
CA3342	Architecture, Smart Cities and Design	3

Core Courses for SURV Stream (39 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA2123	Engineering Methods	3
CA2126	Measurement of Building Works	3	HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA2213	Development Economics	3
CA2311	Construction Contracts I	3
CA3214	Construction Economics	3	HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA3314	Surveying Studio	3
CA3321	Construction Contracts II	3
CA3324	Advanced Surveying Studio	3
CA3703	Construction Methods and Equipment	3
CA4313	Construction Contracts III	3
CA4320	Cost Management of Building and Engineering Works	3	HKIS QSD accreditation required
CA4424	Strategic BIM Management in Smart Construction	3
CA4630	Building Design and Appraisal	3

2. Electives (21 credit units) (For SURV stream only)

Select ONE from the following:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA2418	Green Building and Construction	3
CA2627	Building Science	3

Select THREE from the following:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
CA3168	Building Information Modelling for Capital Projects	3
CA3200	Advanced Design Tools	3
CA3228	Land Use and Urban Planning	3
CA3230	Property Valuation and Interest Theory	3
CA3342	Architecture, Smart Cities and Design	3
CA3417	Management for Construction	3
CA3422	Decision Analysis and Risk Management for Construction	3
CA3508	Industrial Internship	3

Select THREE from the following:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA4229	Land Use Planning and Applied Valuation	3	HKIS BSD and QSD accreditation required
CA4413	Construction Project Management	3
CA4415	Value Management	3
CA4617	Temporary Works Design	3
CA4623	Maintenance Technology and Management	3	HKIS BSD accreditation required

For Advanced Standing I, to be eligible for admission, students must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have possessed one of the following:

• Level 3 or above in HKDSE Mathematics;

• Grade C or above in a GCE A Level Mathematics subject;

• Subject score 4 or above in IB Mathematics subject group;

• Other qualifications equivalent to any one of the above and approved by the University.