Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Studies

 

Programme Code: BSC2AS
Fund Source: Government-funded
Study Mode: FULL-TIME
Major Programme Leader: Prof. LI, Robert
Associate Major Programme Leaders:

Prof. LO, S. M.
Dr. WONG, Joseph Francis
Tuition Fee: BSAS - Tuition Fee
Enquiry: Tel: 3442 7124
Email: cseadm@cityu.edu.hk

Major Aims

This major aims to produce internationally qualified architectural professionals to support Hong Kong's move to a knowledge-based economy and a world class city. The programme also seeks to provide a basis for continuing professional development, and encouragement for professional specialization or higher academic study, particularly for holders of associate degree or higher diploma in architectural studies looking for articulation with the corresponding full-time bachelor's degree programme.
 
The Programme aims to offer a well-balanced curriculum with emphasis on the technological aspect of architectural design and construction. It is also designed to equip participants with the concept of full integration between various disciplines within architectural studies and in particular, the importance of integration between architectural studies with other trades within the building industry, including building service engineers, builders, developers, surveyors and property managers.
 
In addition, the programme aims to provide a suitable foundation for the educational development, within an academic environment, in order that students may reach their maximum potential. This foundation is achieved by attaining a balance between the intellectual, vocational and the practical constituent elements and by fostering an attitude of enquiry, confidence and professionalism.
 
 
Major Intended Learning Outcomes (MILOs)
(Please state what the student is expected to be able to do at the completion of the Major according to a given standard of performance.)
 
Upon successful completion of this Major, students should be able to:
 
1.      apply underlying principles and processes involved in the design of the built environment;
2.      understand the performance criteria within the architectural professional;
3.      explain the concept of full integration between the various disciplines within architectural studies;
4.      judge, assemble, co-ordinate, control the resources and function alone or on multi-disciplinary teams;
5.      identify, formulate, and solve problems in the architectural professional creatively and innovatively;
6.      have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7.      communicate effectively;
8.      evaluate the impact of architectural design upon society and the environment;
9.     collect and analyse data from a variety of sources, to correlate information and to use that information in the synthesis of solutions to unfamiliar problems;
10. use the computer/IT tools relevant to the discipline along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.
11.  demonstrate the attitude and/or ability to accomplish discovery and/or innovation.
 
Core Courses
 
SE3647 : Architectural Design 4: Emergent Space Form
SE3648 : Architectural Design 5: Programming and Typology
SE4001 : Architectural Design 6: Urban Interventions
SE4002 : Architectural Design 7: Tectonics Inquiry
SE3652 : Historical Architecture
SE3618 : Construction Technology and Structural Planning
SE3631 : Building Services System and Design Integration
SE3629 : Building and Fire Safety Control
SE4657 : Sustainable Architectural Design and Development
SE4517 : Final Year Project
 
Elective Courses
 
SE3001 : Architectural Spatial Analysis
SE3653 : Theory in Architectural and Urban Design
SE3654 : Landscape Architecture
SE4630 : Heritage and Building Appraisal
SE4615 : Advanced Construction Technology
SE4670 : Maintenance Technology and Assessment Methods for Buildings
SE3212 : Building Measurement and Economics
SE3411 : Construction Management for Architects
SE4655 : Digital Media in Architecture
SE4656 : Advanced Computer Aided Design