REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING
(BSc[Surv])
These regulations apply to students admitted to the first year of study before the academic year 1998-99.
(See also General Regulations)
Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (BA[ArchStud])
Bachelor of Science in Surveying (BSc[Surv])
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Master of Science in Urban Planning (MSc [UrbanPlanning])
Master of Science in Construction Project Management (MSc [ConstProjectMan])
Master of Science in Real Estate (MSc[RealEst ])
Ar 52 To be eligible for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying a candidate shall
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comply with the General Regulations; and |
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complete the curriculum and satisfy the examiners in accordance with the regulations set out below. |
Ar 53 The curriculum shall extend over three academic years and shall include the First Examination; the Second Examination and the Final Examination.
Ar 54 To complete the curriculum a candidate shall
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follow instruction in the courses prescribed; and complete satisfactorily all coursework requirements and tests; and |
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satisfy the examiners at the First, Second and Final Examinations in the manner specified below. |
Ar 55 The Examinations shall comprise
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an examination (which may include an oral examination) of a candidate's projects in Surveying studio at the First, Second and Final Examinations; and |
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at the First Examination, one paper in each of the following subjects:
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at the Second Examination, one paper in each of the following subjects:
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at the Final Examination, one paper in each of the following subjects:
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and an examination (which may include an oral examination) of a candidate's Dissertation.
Ar 56
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A candidate shall not enter the second, or final year of the curriculum until he has satisfied the examiners in the whole of the preceding Examination. |
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A candidate at the First Examination who has failed to satisfy the examiners in Surveying studio or in more than two written papers shall be recommended for discontinuation of studies under the provisions of General Regulation G 12. |
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A candidate at the Second or Final Examination who has failed to satisfy the examiners in Surveying studio or in more than two written papers (for this purpose the Dissertation shall be equivalent to two written papers) shall be required to repeat all or any part of the year of the curriculum preceding the Examination and to present himself for re-examination in the whole or part of the Examination in May or June of the following year. |
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A candidate at any Examination who has failed to satisfy the examiners in not more than two written papers (for this purpose the Dissertation shall be equivalent to two written papers) may be permitted to present himself for re-examination in the paper(s) of failure in the following September; and should he then fail to satisfy the examiners, he shall be required to repeat all or any part of the year of the curriculum preceding the Examination and to present himself for re-examination in the whole or part of the Examination in May or June of the following year. |
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A candidate who has failed to satisfy the examiners at any Examination held in May or June of a repeated year shall be recommended for discontinuation of studies under the provisions of General Regulation G 12. |
Ar 57 A candidate who presents himself more than once for any part of the Final Examination shall not be eligible for honours unless the Senate directs that he shall be so eligible because of exceptional circumstances.
Ar 58 At the conclusion of the Final Examination a pass list will be published in five divisions as follows: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (Division I), Second Class Honours (Division II), Third Class Honours and Pass.
SYLLABUSES FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING
SECOND YEAR
69211. Surveying studio
Surveying studio applied and integrates the subject matter of the lecture course through case studies, projects and coursework. This year aims to develop problem solving abilities related to the whole of the land conversion process.
Field trips form an integral part of the course.
69212. Land and construction economics
Urban economics; urbanization and urbanism; the market and planning; systems theory of control; systems view of project cost control; elemental cost planning as an application of the systems theory of control; design economics; investment appraisal; development appraisal.
69213. Land and construction management
The administration and management of real estate; operational procedures and controls, the estate life cycle, landlord and tenant relationships. Construction procurement; project documentation; the design -construction inter-face; quality assurance. Financial management; functions of financial accounting; the accounting cycle; accounting for fixed assets; accounting for limited companies; statement of cash flows; analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Management techniques; decision theory; resource management.
69214. Property and construction law
Landlord and tenant law: residential and business leases. Planning law; Crown lease restrictions and relevant legislation; land resumption and compensation. Law relating to construction contracts, standard forms.
69215. Construction I
The processes and techniques for the construction of complex buildings in Hong Kong. Structural appreciation; inspection and maintenance of buildings; performance of materials and components.
69216. Construction II
Systems and equipment involved in air conditioning, ventilating, heating, transportation, security, communication, electrical and lighting installations. Control of thermal, aural and visual environments. Integration of services. Specific problems associated with civil engineering construction.
THIRD YEAR
69311. Surveying studio
Surveying studio applies and integrates the subject matter of the lecture course and in this year concentrates on complex problems related to the current and future issues in the land conversion process. The particular contribution of surveying skills to this process will be emphasized within the broader context of the problem areas.
Field trips form an integral part of the course.
69312. Land and construction economics I
The political economy of real estate: conceptual framework; spatial framework; government regulation of real estate; selected topics. Real estate finance: the financial environment; general sources of finance; property specific derivatives; public sector/private sector; risk from the financier's perspective; the effects of finance structures on development/investment decisions.
69313. Land and construction economics II
Modelling in real estate and construction: applications of mathematical, statistical, simulation and computer models to construction cost forecasting, optimization, valuation and various aspects of the construction industry and the real estate market. Property investment and the capital markets: investment decision-making under risk and uncertainty; property investment evaluation and risk; property investment and the capital markets; developments in portfolio investment.
69314. Land and construction management I
Real estate resources and strategic level decision making, property asset management, property portfolio management. Organization and control in the public and private sectors. Agency and marketing. Maintenance policies; planned maintenance; repair or replacement; change of use rehabilitation. Maintenance management; budgeting; programming; implementation. Financial management; approaches to financial planning; financial decision making.
69315. Land and construction management II
Concepts and theories of management; enterprise versus project management; systems approach; planning and implementation; authority; responsibility. Management of the design and construction processes; the role of the project manager. Principles and techniques of cost control during construction; contract administration; final accounts. Construction companies; private practices; objectives and organization; financial structure.
69316. Property and construction law
Professional liabilities. Law of arbitration including domestic and international arbitrations. Conveyancing. Land conversion process in Hong Kong and China and their mutual influence. The Basic Law. Introduction to business bodies, employment law, law of banking and finance. Revenue law affecting property transactions. Agency Law.
69317. Dissertation
A dissertation prepared under supervision on an approved topic.
