建 築 學 系
Department of Architecture
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課 程 簡 介
Course
Description
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目 編 號 |
科
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類 別*
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學 分
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Department
Required 學 系 必 修 |
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ARH 101 A/B
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Introduction to Architectural Design
I
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建 築 設 計 概 論 I |
DR
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6
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ARH 102 A/B
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Introduction to Architectural Design
II
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建 築 設 計 概 論 II |
DR
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6
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ARH 141 A/B
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Architectural Design I A/B
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建 築 設 計 I |
DR
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6
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ARH 110 A/B
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Computer Aided Architectural Design
(CAAD) A/B |
電 腦 繪 圖 I A/B |
DR
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4
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ARH 111
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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環 境 科 學 概 論 |
DR
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2
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ARH 120 A/B
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History of Western Architecture A/B
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西 洋 建 築 史 |
DR
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4
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ARH 241 A/B
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Architectural Design II A/B
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建 築 設 計 II |
DR
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6
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ARH 210 A/B
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Advanced Computer Aided Architectural
Design (CAAD) A/B
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電 腦 繪 圖 進 階 |
DR
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4
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ARH 211
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Building Structures
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建 築 結 構 |
DR
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3
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ARH 212 A/B
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Building Technology I A/B
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建 築 科 技 I |
DR
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4
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ARH 220 A/B
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Modern Architecture A/B
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現 代 建 築 |
DR
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4
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ARH 221 A/B
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History of Chinese Architecture A/B
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中 國 建 築 史 |
DR
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4
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ARH 231 A/B
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Building Practice I A/B
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建 築 法 規 I |
DR
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4
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ARH 311
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Advanced Building Structures
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建 築 結 構 進 階 |
DR
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3
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ARH 341 A/B
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Integrated Architectural Design III
A / B
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綜 合 建 築 設 計 III |
DR
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8
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ARH 301 A/B
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Interior Design A/B
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室 內 設 計 |
DR
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4
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ARH 312 A/B
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Building Technology II A/B
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建 築 科 技 II |
DR
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4
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ARH 314
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Environmental Control and Sustainable
Design in Architecture |
環 境 控 制 及 可 持 續 建 築 設 計 |
DR
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2
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ARH 313 A/B
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Building Services A/B
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建 築 設 備 |
DR
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4
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ARH 331 A/B
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Building Practice II A/B
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建 築 法 規 II |
DR
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4
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Faculty
Elective 理 工 學 院 選 修
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CIE 103 A/B
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Surveying I/II
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測 量 |
FE
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4
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CIE 209
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Engineering Ethics
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工 程 操 守 |
FE
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2
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CIE 313 A/B
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Quality Management I / II
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質 量 管 理 |
FE
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4
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CIE 207
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Engineering Materials
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工 程 材 料 |
FE
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2
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CIE 208
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Environmental Engineering
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環 境 工 程 |
FE
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3
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CIE 432
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Construction Methods and Cost Estimating
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工 程 施 工 及 估 價 |
FE
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3
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CIE 433
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Environmental Pollution Control
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環 境 污 染 管 制 |
FE
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3
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Department
Elective 學 系 選 修 |
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ARH 103
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Colour Theory
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色 彩 理 論 |
DE
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2
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ARH 106
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Sculpture and Modelling
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雕 塑 及 模 型 |
DE
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2
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ARH 107
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Photography and Digital Media
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攝 影 及 數 碼 媒 體 |
DE
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2
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| ARH 108 |
Furniture Design
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傢 俱 設 計 |
DE
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2
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| ARH 121 |
Art History and Appreciation
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藝 術 史 及 藝 術 欣 賞 |
DE
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2
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| ARH 201 |
Measured Drawing |
建 築 測 繪 圖 |
DE
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2
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ARH 223
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Landscape Architecture
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園 林 建 築 |
DE
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2
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ARH 224
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Urbanism
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都 市 學 |
DE
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2
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ARH 222
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Architectural Studies
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建 築 專 研 |
DE
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2
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ARH 230
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Building Practice in China |
中 國 建 築 實 踐 |
DE
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2
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ARH 310
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Special Topics in Computer Aided Architectural
Design (CAAD) |
電 腦 繪 圖 專 題 |
DE
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2
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ARH 315
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Building Maintenance and Renovation |
樓 宇 維 修 及 翻 新 |
DE
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2
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ARH 320
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Vernacular Architecture |
民 居 建 築 |
DE
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2
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ARH 321
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Architectural Appreciation |
建 築 評 賞 |
DE
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2
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ARH 330
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Internship |
實 習 |
DE
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2
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ARH 332
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Project Management |
項 目 管 理 |
DE
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2
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College-wide
Required 院 校 共 同 必 修 |
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CHI 101A/B
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Freshman Chinese I/II
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大 一 國 文 |
CR
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6
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CHI 103
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Introduction to Social and Political
Studies
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社 會 及 政 治 學 概 論 |
CR
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3
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ENG 101A/B
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Freshman English I/II |
大 一 英 文 |
CR
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6
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HIS 404
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Contemporary History of China |
中 國 現 代 史 |
CR
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2
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NB 101
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Music |
音 樂 |
CR
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1
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NB 102
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Physical Education
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CR
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-
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JOU 103
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International Relations
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國 際 關 係 |
CR
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2
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Elective 選
修 |
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| CHI 138 |
Putonghua |
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EC
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2
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JCM 110
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Introduction to Psychology
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心 理 學 概 論 |
EC
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3
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JCM 223
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Introduction to Sociology
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社 會 學 概 論 |
EC
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3
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JCM 228
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Creative Thinking
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創 意 思 維 |
EC
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3
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附 註 :
*科 目 類 別
CR 院 校 共 同 必 修
CE 院 校 選 修
DR 學 系 必 修
DE 學 系 選 修
FR 理 工 學 院 必 修
FE 理 工 學 院 選 修
EC 選 修
ARH 101A/B Introduction to Architectural
Design I A/B 2
terms, 3 credits per term Level I
To introduce the theories and concepts in architectural
design with focus on spatial exploration. To introduce a range of
architectural design methodologies and the corresponding conception.
To flourish students' interest and vision in architectural design.
To evoke students' imagination and creativity in architectural design.
To 'de-learn' the preconception/assumptions commonly associated
with space. To acquire the knowledge and skill on various theories
and methodologies in architectural design. To develop the sensitivity
in observation and ability in aesthetic judgement. To acquire a
solid basis in architectural exploration towards the ability to
establish individual architectural argument.
Keyword Syllabus
Intuition & reasoning in design, polarity and complementarities,
physics and metaphysics of space, sequence/hierarchy/matrix in space,
spatial programming, a priori and a posteriori, experiential space,
circulation, materialisation of space, human scale, climate responsive
design, environmental/contextual constraints, thermal comfort, solar
energy, natural lighting, natural ventilation, sitting & orientation.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 102A/B Introduction to Architectural
Design II A/B 2 terms, 3 credits
per term Level I
To introduce the basics of pictorial space as a means
of design, communication and representation in architecture and
that of thematic study. To flourish the students' interest and vision
in pictorial expression and that in thematic study. To evoke the
students' imagination and creativity in application of pictorial
expression for architectural design.
To acquire the knowledge and skills in both expressive and mechanical
drawings and the analysis, exploration & conceptual manipulation
of pictorial space. To acquire the knowledge and skills in thematic
study. To apply and utilize the knowledge and skills in pictorial
space in architectural design. To acquire a solid basis in thematic
research as a means to develop further in architectural exploration.
Keyword Syllabus
Expressive and mechanical/measured drawings, space & object,
light & shadow, architectural representation, pictorial space,
form, line, surface, mass, linear perspective, orthogonal projection,
axonometry, iconography, theme-specificity, information gathering
& interpretation.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 103 Colour Theory 2
credits, 1 term Level
I
To understand the variables and elements in colour perception.
To understand how to organize and justify in colour. To learn how
to the use of colour in different applications.
To strengthen students' the sense of colour. To recognize the colour
system and its properties. To consider the emotional effect of colour.
To acquire the knowledge on how to organize and justify in colour.
To acquire the knowledge on different approaches in colour application.
Keyword Syllabus
Colour wheel, colour system, palette, Munsell Colour Tree, colour
association, colour in applied design, Pantone, RGB, CYMK.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 104 Free Hand Drawing 2
credits, 1 term Level I
To develop students' ability in observation. To develop
students' imaginary ability in interpreting 3D images and objects.
To develop students' presentation skills to depict 3D images and
objects by free hand drawing.
To obtain basic free hand drawing skills with still-life. To draw
objects from an creative point of view . To acquire the ability
of using sketches and free hand drawings in architectural design
process.
Keyword Syllabus
Observation, imagination, self-expression, Importance of practice,
drawing materials, drawing subject, drawing skills, architectural
presentation.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 105 Perspective, Shades, Shadow and
Architectural Rendering 2
credits, 1 term Level I
To introduce perspectives generating techniques. To
introduce the various methods of architectural rendering. To develop
students' manual architectural presentation skills.
To understand the basics in perspectives. To familiarize a wide
range of techniques in perspectives. To be competent in using perspectives
and renderings in architectural presentation.
Keyword Syllabus
Perspectives in architectural presentation, line of sight, object
point, cone of vision, spheres of disappearance, tools and materials,
proportion, angles, one-point perspective, two-point perspective,
sloping planes and surfaces, circles and curved surfaces, shading,
shadow and reflection, lines, value, tone, texture, human figures
in perspective, scale, depth, overlapping, subject/object, manual
and computer rendering.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 106 Sculpture and Modelling
2 credits,
1 term Level I
To encourage students to have more initiatives to challenge
the pre-conceptions and associations with sculpture. To provide
students with the generic knowledge on sculpture and modelling.
To foster students' creativity and ability in arriving innovative
design.
To identify the major lines of development of sculpture and spatial
concepts through the ages. To understand the two complementary counterparts:
space and mass. To stimulate critical thinking and creativity through
innovative design under tangible constraints.
Keyword Syllabus
Sculpture, space, spatial interpretation and definition, tectonics,
geometry, cube, accommodation and circulation, composition, mass,
non-linear systems.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 107 Photography and Digital Media
2 credits, 1 term
Level I
To develop students' sense of lighting, colour, proportion,
scale, perception, material etc. To introduce the technical knowledge
on traditional photography, including the equipment, materials and
techniques of photography. To develop visual communications skills
through the conceptualization, execution, and the presentation of
photographic works. To introduce briefly the history of photography
and the contemporary experimental photography. To provide the basic
principles and techniques of digital photography. To explore the
use of different media.
To understand the basic technical knowledge of the equipments, materials,
and techniques in photography, both traditional and digital. To
obtain the ability to use photography as a visual tool and as a
means of subjective expression.
Keyword Syllabus
Traditional photography, history of photography, composition, criticism,
Architectural photography, Photojournalism, film processing, static
photo-montage, digital photography, digital image processing, digital
photo-montage, dynamic montage, photo Finishing and mounting, online
image resources.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 108 Furniture Design 2
credits, 1 term Level
I
To introduce the evolution of furniture design over
the past century, which has paralleled the developments in architecture
and technology and reflected the changing needs and concerns of
society. To familiarize students with the basic considerations in
the furniture design- aesthetics, ergonomics, intended function,
appropriate structure, deployment of materials, method of manufacture.
To facilitate students with material innovations and their impacts
on furniture design.
To have better understanding on the relationship between the human
body and the piece of furniture. To comprehend the socio-economic
and cultural factors that influence the design of furniture. To
experiment with materials and familiarize with their properties
and to develop a material sensibility .
Keyword Syllabus
Early modern furniture, bent wood chairs, Charles Eames furniture,
space Age, Pop Culture, ergonomic design, mobile furniture, office
furniture, Minimalist design, the contemporary designs, innovative
materials.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 110A/B Computer Aided Architectural
Design (CAAD) A/B 2 terms, 2
credits per term Level
I
To introduce the use of digital media in conceptualizing
and presenting design ideas as for visual communication in architecture.
To combine knowledge of computer applications for drawing, drafting,
image processing, 3D modelling and visualization with theoretical
concepts and practical building exercises. To introduce the computer
graphics technology in a mixed environment. To develop an awareness,
inquisitiveness and a sensitive appreciation of the architectural
presentation. To introduce the digital tools for architectural design
and serves to stimulate interests in understanding both the technical
and aesthetical transformation of modern architectural design environment.
To acquire basic architectural drafting techniques of two- and three-dimensional
spatial elements, i.e. the dynamics of visual form, perspectives,
projections etc. To obtain the skills in 2D operation to advanced
3D modelling of AutoCAD software.
Keyword Syllabus
Fundamental concepts and operation of AutoCAD 2D drafting advanced
drafting features, 3D manipulation and modelling techniques in 3D
visualization and spatial perception.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 111 Introduction to Environmental
Science 2 credits, 1 term
Level I
To introduce the ecological design intelligence - effective
adaptation to and integration with nature.
To familiarize with basic climatic variables. To comprehend the
various design strategies adopted in response to different environmental
problems.
Keyword Syllabus
Folk tradition, climatic variables, micro-climate, human comfort,
site planning, architectural design and planning, cross ventilation,
stack effect, solar chart, wind rose, heat capacity, surface to
volume ratio.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 120A/B History of Western Architecture
A/B 2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level I
To introduce the ancient architecture in Europe, North
Africa and Middle East. To introduce the influence of the geological,
climatic, cultural, religious, politic and local materials to the
architectural style at different places. To introduce the characteristics
of architectural style in different periods, including their structure,
usage of material and visual elements. To compare the spatial layout,
plan, elevation, building elements and decoration of the architectures
in different periods.
To understand and distinguish the characteristics of architectural
styles in different periods and of different places. To analysis
the influences of geological, climatic, cultural, religious and
politic factor etc. to the specific architectural style. To apply
the precedents to modern architecture design.
Keyword Syllabus
Pre-historic architecture, ancient Egyptian architecture, ancient
Western Asiatic architecture, ancient Greek architecture, ancient
Roman architecture, early Christian architecture, Byzantine architecture,
Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture,
Architecture since Renaissance, the 19th Century Architecture.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 121 Art History and Appreciation
2 credits, 1 term Level
I
To provide students with the basic knowledge on Western
art history. To introduce the concepts of aesthetic analysis and
the associated terminology. To establish students' ability in art
appreciation and criticism.
To understand the characteristics of Western art in the critical
periods . To understand the theories/artworks of the leading artists/movements.
To compare artworks expressed in various media/formats. To identify
the lines of development of art form/schools of thoughts.
Keyword Syllabus
Architecture, painting, sculpture, earth art, installations, mixed
media, modernity, perspectives, lighting, motif, theme, symbolism,
metaphor, composition, space, form.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 141A/B Architectural Design I A/B
2 terms, 3 credits per term Level
I
To enhance the theories and concepts in architectural
design with focus on spatial exploration. To develop students' understanding
of architectural design process as a whole in the format of interactive
studio learning. To foster design process from problem identification,
site analysis, idea generation, design development to realization
of solution through the media of models and graphical presentations.
To develop students' aesthetic value in relation to functions. To
introduce concepts of buildability, construction process and construction
details in architectural design. To analyze and examine architectural
master pieces from local and overseas through the Architectural
Video Series. Aims to the "Joint Year Vertical Workshop":
To equip students with analytical and critical thinking skills for
solving design problems. To explore and enhance students' creativities
in design. To develop students' graphical and oral presentation
skills. To develop students' research skills for design developments.
To develop students' collaboration skills through joint projects.
To create an atmosphere of ideas exchange in the joint studio sessions.
To enable junior students to learn from senior students.
To possess logical and critical thinking in architectural design
through interactive studio classes. To appreciate both beauty and
function of architecture examples. To enhance organization and presentation
skills, both graphical and verbal. To acquire a solid basis of knowledge
for thematic research as a means to further develop the skills in
architectural exploration. Objectives of the "Joint Year Vertical
Workshop": To understand the design problems through analysis
and research. To solve design problems with creative and innovative
ideas efficiently. To understand the importance of collaborations.
To acquire basic implementation skills throughout the design process.
To acquire basic presentation skills, both graphically and orally.
To acquire basic research and analytical skills.
Keyword Syllabus
Form, space, function, proportion, scale, geometry, axis, orientation,
schedule of accommodation; 'Joint-Year Vertical Workshop': research
studies, report format, site analysis, planning and zoning, form
study and model making, spatial organization, graphical and oral
presentation skills, presentation skills for competition, special
topics related to the theme of design competition;
Prerequisite
ARH 101 A/B Introduction to Architectural Design I A/B and ARH 102
A/B B Introduction to Architectural Design II A/B
ARH 201 Measured Drawing 2
credits, 1 term Level
II
To strengthen students' basic drawing and sketching
skill. To provide students with the general understanding of applying
technical drawing skills for producing architectural record drawings.
To provide students with the general knowledge on building surveying.
To provide students with opportunities to experience different hand
drawn presentation skills.
To understand the use of site information on producing record drawings.
To understand the hierarchy of line work on drawing. To understand
the use of tone work and shadows on the preparation of plan, elevation
and section. To understand the relationship between the hierarchy
of line weight and the importance of information on a drawing. To
gain handful experience on the use of traditional drawing tools
and media. To understand the use of icons, symbols and text on drawing.
Keyword Syllabus
Site measurement, record drawings, line work, tone work and shadows,
hierarchy and importance of information, drawing tools and media,
icons, symbols and text, presentation.
Prerequisite
ARH 101 A/B Introduction to Architectural Design I A/B and ARH 102
A/B B Introduction to Architectural Design II A/B
ARH 210 A/B Advanced Computer Aided Architectural
Design (CAAD) A/B 2 terms, 2
credits per term Level II
To combine knowledge of computer applications for drawing,
drafting, image processing, 3D modelling and visualization with
theoretical concepts and practical building exercises. To develop
an awareness, inquisitiveness and a sensitive appreciation of the
Architectural presentation. To stimulate interests in understanding
both the technical and aesthetical transformation of modern architectural
design environment. To provide knowledge and skills in applying
physical based light simulation technologies, which can be used
by architects to develop design, methods that fully exploit contemporary
computers as design aids. To have an overview of computer graphic
hardware, software (Lightscape) and algorithm, computer graphics
standards and different types of modellers and renderers.
To familiarize students with the skills in applying physical based
lighting simulation and rendering with Lightscape.
Keyword Syllabus
3D visualization and rendering, physical based Lighting Simulation,
latest CAAD / visualization tools.
Prerequisite
ARH 110A/B Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) A/B
ARH 211 Building Structures
3 credits, 1 term Level
II
To understand the responses of bodies under the action of applied
loads and stresses. To learn the relations between externally applied
load and their internal effects on bodies. To allow students to
design structures, predict failures and understand the physical
properties of materials.
To draw correctly and make extensive use of free body diagrams.
To solve equilibrium problems. To formulate equivalent systems of
forces. To ascertain statical determinacy and constraints for various
types of structures. To determine centroids and centres of gravity
and to compute the moment of inertia for figures and volumes. To
develop methods for determining the forces in trusses, frames, and
machines. To understand the relationships between load, shear, and
bending moments in the beams and cables. To produce shearing force
and bending moment diagrams and illustrate their uses.
Keyword Syllabus
Mechanics, statics, dynamics, force, independence of forces, transmissibility
of forces, parallelogram law of forces, force resolution, graphical
method, moment, Varignon's principle, parallel forces, couples,
coplanar forces, collinear forces, concurrent forces, principle
of equilibrium, Lami's theorem, centroid, centre of gravity, axis
of symmetry, modulus of section, moment of inertia, perpendicular
axis theorem, parallel axis theorem, uniformly distributed load,
uniformly varying load, simply supported beams, hinged beams, reactions,
cable profile, Maxwell's analysis, stress, strain, Hooke's law,
combined stress and strain, elasticity, strain energy method, plasticity,
ductile and brittle material, principle stress and strain, principal
planes, shearing force and bending moment diagrams, beam deflections,
perfect truss/frame, imperfect truss/frame, method of joints, method
of sections.
Prerequisite
MAT 103 A/B Calculus I & II,MAT 108 A/B Physics I & II.
ARH 212 A/B Building Technology I A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term Level
II
To introduce the basic technology with respect to organization,
sequence, production and different approaches of building technology
in order to enhance the practicality of design for construction.
To introduce the roles of construction party. To introduce the basic
procedure of building development from preliminary stage to occupation.
To enhance student's capabilities in demonstrating the basic concept
of building construction techniques. To develop an integrative view
of the building technology. To develop a practice basis for pursuing
intermediate and higher level on architectural technology. To develop
the skills of building thinking.
To have the scientific perception of building technique to make
use of his design. To demonstrate the liabilities and obligation
of building bureaus inter-alia with the developer, designer, professional,
and contractor to distribute the works allocation. To acknowledge
how the types of technology to be implemented in connection with
on-site management and time-managing control. To analyse how the
different types of building techniques to be applied for his design
workability to develop his tactical construction logic. To illustrate
the types of building techniques; types of foundation, types of
site formations, forms of building component and designs of temporary
structure to integrate the view of building concept. To describe
the approaches of building techniques to be used for construction.
Keyword Syllabus
Site personnel, site reconnaissance, site investigation, simple
foundation, deep foundation, piles foundation, brickwork construction,
traditional reinforced concrete; slab, beam and column temporary
supporting works, raking and shoring, temporary working platforms,
dewatering methods, steelwork structures; steel and timber, pitched
roof, flat roof, lattice structure, and truss structure, pre-cast
structures, mobile machines, non-mobile machines, single freight
staircase, beam and slab staircase, cantilever staircase, doors,
windows, method statement, work study, programme and critical path
theory, resource histogram and analysis.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 220A/B Modern Architecture A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term Level II
To introduce history of the 20th century architecture, including
its background, process of evolution and influence to contemporary
architecture. To develop the skills of reading architecture in terms
of ideology, design methodology, aesthetics, social and technological
concerns, in a critical way; and the awareness of associating the
learnt iconic buildings with the students' own situations and daily
lives. To cultivate theoretical basis for the students' own architectural
design. To have a sufficiently broad introduction to different architects
in this course would facilitate the students' further studies of
related topics .
To familiarize with the history of the 20th Century architecture.
To have critical thinking on the actual intentions of these famous
architects . To demonstrate students' own attitudes to the history
of modern architecture.
Keyword Syllabus
Monumental, vernacular, technology, ideology, idealism, aesthetics,
art, philosophy, urbanism, ornament, space-time relationship and
semiology, Pre-modern, new structural engineering, English Arts
and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Structural Rationalism, Viennese Secession,
classical Rationalism, Ornament and Crime, Cubism and Dutch De Stijl,
Italian Futurism and USSR Constructivism, Deutsche Werkbund, German
Expressionism and Bauhaus, American Tradition, Frank Lloyd Wright,
Mies Van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Louis Khan, CIAM,
Team X, late modern architecture, post-modern architecture, deconstruction.
Prerequisite
ARH 120 A/B History of Western Architecture A/B
ARH 221A/B History of Chinese Architecture
A/B 2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level II
To provide students an understanding in the development process
of history and culture of Chinese architecture from ancient era
to Qing Dynasty.
and culture of Chinese architecture, from ancient era to Qing Dynasty.
To familiarize the artistic conception from Chinese architecture.
To apply the knowledge when designing contemporary architecture
with flavour of Chinese culture.
Keyword Syllabus
architecture, cave dwelling, stilt houses, Imperial style, watch
tower dwelling, Mongolian tents, boat houses, courtyard houses,
palaces transformation, religious architecture, column and beam
structures, roof systems and structures, loggias, bridge houses,
architectural styles from Warring Kingdoms/Qin Dynasty/Han Dynasty
to Cui, Tang and Five Dynasties, Lui/Song Dynasty upto Ming/Qing
Dynasties: Tiles and Bricks, tomb, "Dou Gong", ridges
features, flying eaves, ceiling patterns, temples/pagodas, stone
caves, Chinese building materials, art, city planning, "Ying
Zao Fa Shi"(Construction and Graphics Handbook), the Great
Wall, Altar, Imperial Palace and Forbidden City.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 222 Architectural Studies
2 credits, 1 term Level
II
To strengthen students' generic skills in study of architecture.
To sharpen students' ability in observation and research techniques.
To polish students' ability in group work and the relevant inter-personal
skills.
To differentiate various aspects of study and the corresponding
techniques. To practice in academic writing and composing an architectural
study report. To practice in oral presentation of findings and analysis
of an architectural study report. To learn architectural study at
various scales and familiarize with the relevant skills.
Keyword Syllabus
Historical analysis, physical analysis, functional analysis, climatic
analysis, zoning study, building form study, circulation analysis,
time chart.
Prerequisite
ARH 120A/B History of Western Architecture A/B
ARH 223 Landscape Architecture
2 credits, 1 term Level
II
To provide an overview on the history of landscape architecture
from ancient to present times, primarily focusing on the Western
civilization; and to introduce the characteristics of garden design
in China and Japan. To introduce the role of landscape architect
in Hong Kong and China. To introduce the basic elements of landscape
design. To build up the students with a sense of appreciation to
landscape design.
To familiarize with the influences of culture, geography, philosophy,
artistic expression, environmental factors, politics and socio-economy
etc. to the land use and landscape design throughout the historic
periods. To acquire basic knowledge in landscape design. To acquire
basic analytical skills on function, aesthetics and other underlying
influences to site design and land-use patterns. To understand the
role of landscape architect in Hong Kong and China.
Keyword Syllabus
Landscape history developments, Landscape design in Renaissance
Period, English Landscape School, Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden,
Contemporary world landscapes, Site Planning, Landscape Design,
Trees and Shrubs commonly used in Hong Kong, Role of landscape architect
in Hong Kong and China, Ecology in landscape design, Statutory requirements
of landscape architecture.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 224 Urbanism 2
credits, 1 term Level II
To develop the analytical skill of reading the city in terms of
both urban planning and self-generation of urban spaces. To further
enhance critical thinking on the urban phenomenon from Hong Kong
to global scale. To cultivate theoretical basis for the students'
own architectural design in terms of site planning, urban morphology
and public image.
To have own analytical thinking on the urban planning, the need
for "city planning", and even the need for "city".
To demonstrate basic analytical skills and traditional values of
urban planning.
Keyword Syllabus
Path, edge, district, node, landmark, mental map, reclamation, protection
of harbour, protection of ridgeline, urban renewal morphological
study, spatial organizations, ordering principles, centralized,
linear, radial, clustered, grid axis, symmetry, hierarchy, datum,
transformation, rhythm, repetition, Ritual of Zhou (??-???). Wang
Chang (??). Imperial way, li-fang (??). plaza, post-colonialism,
Orientalism, power, structuralism, illegal structures, bazaar, density,
chaos and, complexity.
Prerequisite
ARH 120 A/B History of Western Architecture A/B
ARH 230 Building Practice in China
2 credits, 1 term Level
II
To equip the students with not only the basic knowledge of building
practice in China, but also the deeper understanding of the culture
and development in China through the investigation of various local
building matters.
To understand the development and situations in building industry,
building procedures and regulations. To possess the ability of research
and analysis on various building matters. To have problem-solving
ability in the field.
Keyword Syllabus
building procedure, urban planning, land and property development,
investment & joint ventures, Architectural Design Institute
& Building Professionals, building regulations & design
documentation, tendering, construction & supervision.
Prerequisite
ARH 231A/B Building Practice I A/B
ARH 231 A/B Building Practice I A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level II
To introduce professional practice with regard to building law and
planning issues. To prepare the students to the profession of architects
and to familiarize the students with practice matters.
To understand the method of building control in Hong Kong. To understand
primarily concerns of the Building Ordinance and relevant regulations.
To understand the roles of authorized persons, client and contractor
in the building practice.
Keyword Syllabus
Building Ordinance, Building Regulations, Code of Practice, Practice
Notes for Authorized Persons (PNAP), Lease, roles of Authorized
Persons, clients and contractors, building plan submission, building
control, Town Planning Ordinance, plot ratio, site coverage, open
space, lighting and ventilation, means of escape; Barrier Free Access.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 241A/B Architectural Design II A/B
2 terms, 4 credits per term
Level II
To strengthen the theories and concepts in architectural design
with focus on spatial exploration. To provide students with better
understanding of design philosophy. To provide students with opportunities
to explore the practical side of architectural design, including
the production of working drawings. To provide students with opportunities
to improve their design related communication skill in writing and
drawing. To strengthen students' ability in architectural presentation.
Aims of the "Joint Year Vertical Workshop": To equip students
with analytical and critical thinking skills for solving design
problems. To explore and enhance students' creativities in design.
To develop students' graphical and oral presentation skills. To
develop students' research skills for design developments. To develop
students' collaboration skills through joint projects. To create
an atmosphere of ideas exchange in the joint studio sessions. To
develop students' skills in leadership and initiation in design
and management.
To understand the notion of design concept, design idea and design
vehicle. To understand the implementation of design ideas and the
delivery against design objectives. To understand thoroughly the
content of architectural feasibility study. To understand the parameters
and constraints on architectural design. To understand the focuses
at different stage of design development. To engage on the manipulation
of architectural philosophy. To engage on the governing of space
planning and the handling of spatial exploration. To engage on the
design of construction details. To gain written and graphical presentation
skills. To acquire a solid basis of knowledge for thematic research
as a means to further develop the skills in architectural exploration.
Objectives of the "Joint Year Vertical Workshop": To understand
the design problems through analysis and research. To solve design
problems with creative and innovative ideas efficiently. To understand
the importance of collaborations. To acquire basic implementation
skills throughout the design process. To acquire basic presentation
skills, both graphically and orally. To acquire basic research and
analytical skills
Keyword Syllabus
Design concept, design ideas, design objectives, architectural betterment,
architectural implications, design vehicles, architectural philosophy,
feasibility study, statutory control, development control, site
surroundings, conceptual design, scheme design, detail design, space
planning, spatial quality, written communication, presentation skill;
'Joint-Year Vertical Workshop': research studies, report format,
site analysis, planning and zoning, form study and model making,
spatial organization, presentation skills for competition, special
topics related to the theme of design competition
Prerequisite
ARH 141 A/B Architectural Design I A/B
ARH 301A/B Interior Design A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term Level
III
To provide students with a general knowledge on interior design
for commonly encountered spaces. To provide students with opportunities
to improve their presentation skills, particularly in relation to
the interior design works. To familiarize students with the available
building materials in the market for interior uses. To provide students
with opportunities to understand construction skills for fitting
out works. To provide students with the basic understanding of cost
estimate for interior design works.
To understand the notion of ergonomics in relation to interior spaces.
To be able to control interior space planning. To understand the
fundamental application and the use of interior building materials.
To know the market available building materials. To gain basic knowledge
in interior construction details. To improve presentation skills
for interior design works. To initiate basic skills in perspective
rendering. To understand basic budget estimation for interior works.
Keyword Syllabus
Ergonomics, soft fittings and hard fittings, statutory constraints,
structural limitations, lightings, space planning, furniture layout,
spatial quality, building materials, modification, construction
details, cost, construction drawings, interior presentation, perspective
rendering, cost estimate, contract procurement, cost control, suppliers.
Prerequisite
Nil
ARH 310 Special Topics in Computer Aided
Architectural Design (CAAD) 2
credits, 1 term Level III
To enhance students' understanding of computerized design in relation
to the development of architectural industry. To introduce how to
employ present computer techniques and technologies to develop design
methods. To explore capacity of the latest computers as design aids
in architectural discipline.
To recognize fundamental knowledge in various computer softwares
in relation to architectural visualization and presentation. To
digitalize sketches and models for design modifications and refinements.
To enhance graphical and 3-dimentional presentation of ideas and
developments. To utilize computation knowledge for practical application.
Keyword Syllabus
3D modelling, rendering, visualization, presentation layout, measured
drawing using AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Studio.
Prerequisite
ARH 210 A/B Advanced Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD)
A/B
ARH 311 Advanced Building Structures
3 credits, 1 term Level
III
To introduce the basic structural behaviour for various
kinds of structures. To introduce the construction form and technique
through examples. To introduce the integrity and stability of buildings
and structures. To extend students' knowledge to different combinations
of structural subsystems.
To understand the basic components of a structural form. To understand
the functions of horizontal and vertical systems. To understand
the differences among different tall building structural forms.
To explore the structural behaviours of bridges. To learn the action
of plate or shell structural elements. To familiarize with some
membrane and tension structures.
Keyword Syllabus
Dead load, live load, wind, earthquake, factor of safety, structural
response, beam, column, slab, wall, core wall, rigid frames, tall
building, suspension bridge, cable-stayed bridge, structural dome,
membrane, shell, arch, tension structures.
Prerequisite
ARH 211 Building Structures
ARH 312A/B Building Technology II A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level III
To develop students' comprehensive and advanced technological knowledge
and understanding. To enhance communicating and problem-solving
capability. To provide technological design and manipulation skill.
To provide design methodology in handling architectural design.
To develop students' understanding and awareness of the relationship
between architecture and society.
To investigate and understand different building products, systems
and environments that have been or being developed in their society.
To study and analyze various technology applications in architectural
design. To choose and use appropriate materials and systems in their
architectural design.
Keyword Syllabus
Cross-over, nanotechnology, sustainability, technology innovation,
building skins, materials and detailing, quality control and specification,
lighting effects, OTTV, IT application in architecture.
Prerequisite
ARH 212 A/B Building Technology I A/B or Equivalent
ARH 313A/B Building Services A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level III
To introduce the basic design criteria of building services. To
enhance students' capabilities in procuring different types of building
services equipment and fitting for his design. To emphasis the co-ordination
of building services design. To equip students with the thinking
of building services facility management when doing design.
To understand the basic elements and equipments with respect to
electricity supply facilities, plumbing, drainage and fuel services
facilities, fire services facilities, heating services facilities,
mechanical, ventilation and air-condition systems, networking services
facilities and building transportation facilities. To have the sense
of building comfort by making use of building design. To understand
the basic requirements of building services in a building. To be
aware of the space availability to be provided for building design.
To have good understanding of the design and installation procedures
of building services equipments and its fittings. To demonstrate
how to co-ordinate the builders' works whilst satisfying with the
local authority, E & M engineer and Specialist. To select the
basic components of building services.
Keyword Syllabus
Transformer room, switch room, meter room, power supply components
and accessories, preview substitutability on E & M services
and network on building management, low-voltage networks, plumbing
systems, drainage systems, fuel Services, characteristic of pipeworks
Building Ordinance for design, fire services systems, equipments
and components, means of escape, and fire fighting guidance, and
Code of Practice, simple air conditioning systems, radiation of
heat, conversion of heat, one- pipe system, two pipe system, hot
and chilled water transporting systems, air-water systems, all-air
systems, all-water system, control switches, lifts installation
and escalator installation and its statutory requirement.
Prerequisite
ARH 212 A/B Building Technology I A/B
ARH 314 Environmental Control and Sustainable
Design in Architecture 2 credits,
1 term Level III
To introduce the needs and concepts of sustainability. To familiarize
students with basic considerations in achieving a sustainable development
. To introduce various applications of the sustainable concepts
. To introduce basic knowledge of human comfort measures of environmental
control. To introduce the basic design criteria of building services
in connection of sustainable architecture. To develop students'
thinking on building comfort during the design process.
To comprehend the factors that influence the design and management
of buildings and cities. To comprehend the design and management
strategies in different stages of the sustainable development. To
evaluate and learn from various cases of sustainable design. To
familiarize with lighting and thermal design towards sustainability.
To familiarize with the scientific calculation of sustainable design
with respect to building comfort.
Keyword Syllabus
Global ecosystem, resource efficiency, energy and water conservation,
pollution-free materials, green Architecture, smart building, high
performance building, EIA, illumination, characteristic of light,
lumen method of design, day light factor, internal reflected component,
utilization factor, British Zonal Classification, thermal studies,
heat transmission, U-values, relationship between heat gain and
heat loss, condensation, relative humidity, moisture properties
of air, moisture properties of building materials, cold bridging,
vapour barrier.
Prerequisite
ARH 212 A/B Building Technology I A/B
ARH 315 Building Maintenance and Renovation
2 credits, 1 term Level
III
To provide an opportunity for the perception of building maintenance
and the sustainability of building life. To provide fundamental
knowledge in assessment of building performance. To provide basic
knowledge in planning of building maintenance, so as to achieve
the building sustainability in Architecture. To enhance student's
ability on understanding of building materials.
To familiarize with the building pathology. To have basic skills
in observing and identifying defects, damage and decay of building
structure. To familiarize the procedure of survey and assessment.
To understand basic skills in design, specification, implementation
and supervision of appropriate programmes of remedial work. To familiarize
with different components for repairing. To observe the pathology
of building non-conformance and can provide basic advices on the
features of building maintenance and renovation.
Keyword Syllabus
Building pathology, perception of buildings, classification of buildings,
features of buildings, nature of buildings, defects, damage and
decay of buildings, materials consideration, structural design consideration,
structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete buildings, wood
framing, masonry buildings, patching works, underpinning, and inject
grouting, code of practice in Hong Kong Special Administration Region.
Prerequisite
ARH 212 A/B Building Technology I A/B
ARH 320 Vernacular Architecture
2 credits, 1 term Level
III
To provide basic knowledge of vernacular architecture. To introduce
different aspects and characteristics of architecture through study
of Chinese vernacular architecture.
To understand how ordinary people contribute to the art of architecture
in the society. To differentiate different types of Chinese vernacular
architecture by geographical locations and form of building. To
understand the typical layout of Chinese vernacular architecture,
its functional uses and details. To understand how the people contribute
to the art of architecture in the society.
Keyword Syllabus
Mongolian tent, cave dwelling, courtyard house, ?? (walled dwelling),
??? (Five Phoenix Dwelling), ? (Wai), roof systems, ?? (shear Wall
/ fire Wall), ????? (raised-floor dwelling), ?? (screen wall), ??
(ancestral hall), door and window types and their details.
Prerequisite
ARH 221 A/B History of Chinese Architecture A/B
ARH 321 Architectural Appreciation 2
credits, 1 term Level III
To explore possible ways of reading architecture. To further enhance
critical thinking on architecture in terms of existing phenomenon,
general public's point of view, as well as traditional and contemporary
theories and ideologies. To cultivate theoretical basis for the
students' own architectural design in terms of philosophy, art,
culture, politics, and society.
To be equipped with lateral as well as vertical thinking on architecture.
To re-think and challenge the preconceptions in aesthetics, social
implications, and even definitions of architecture. To familiarize
with some critics and theorists on architecture.
Keyword Syllabus
Home, orthodox, expression, emotional feelings, rational analysis,
critical thinking, preconception, mainstreams, domination, Enlightenment,
Modernism, non-pedigreed architecture, vernacular architecture,
complexity, contradiction, ideology, critical regionalism, cultural
identity, post-modernism, hybrid, universal civilization, regional
culture, the other tradition of modern architecture, dogma, Organicism,
CIAM, precision and imprecision.
Prerequisite
ARH 312 A/B History of Chinese Architecture A/B. ARH 220 A/B Modern
Architecture A/B. ARH 224 Urbanism
ARH 330 Internship 2
credits, 1 term Level III
To familiarize students with the architectural practices in Hong
Kong. To provide students with knowledge real project coordination
and procedures. To enhance students' understanding of a real building
project development.
To understand the factors affecting architectural development. To
understand technical control affecting a project development.
Keyword Syllabus
GBP/ A&A works submissions, approval and consent, project coordination
and site supervisions, meetings, design presentations, tender documents/invitation/analysis,
working drawings, detail design, etc.
Prerequisite
Employment obtained through the Department: . As the number of employment
opportunities differs each year, interested students are required
to complete a questionnaire and a resume for the course instructor's
assessment and recommendation to employers. Inte
ARH 331A/B Building Practice II A/B
2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level III
To introduce the principles of contract law, and the main forms
of contract used in the industry. To introduce the contractual procedures,
legislation, administrative and planning practices that are used
in the building industry. To provide a sound basis for students
seeking an understanding of the contractual administration and project
management of building projects. To introduce the obligations of
the various parties to the contract under all the clauses of the
contract. To emphasize the ethics and professional conducts of an
architect.
To have fundamental knowledge on the legal aspects of Contract.
To familiarize with the standard form of contract used in the construction
industry. To aware the importance of having ethics and professional
conduct.
Keyword Syllabus
Contract law, Hong Kong legal system, legal aspects of contracts,
contractual procedures, contract documents, Conditions of Contract,
General Conditions of Government Contract, contractual strategy,
consideration, contractual claims, resolution of dispute, arbitration,
mediation, project management, organization and planning, quality
and safety management, code of ethics and professional conduct.
Prerequisite
ARH 231 A/B Building Practice I A/B
ARH 332 Project Management 2
credits, 1 term Level III
To familiarize students with basic knowledge in different project
management systems and methods. To provide students with knowledge
in the application of cost and time control of a building project
development. To enhance students' understanding of a building project
development.
To understand the factors affecting project development. To differentiate
different causes of time implication to project development. To
distinguish the relationship between cost and profit in a project
development decision-making. Topossess the fundamental knowledge
of resources allocation. To understand technical control affecting
a project development.
Keyword Syllabus
Statutory approval and consent, critical path analysis method, NPV
and discount cash flow analysis, design quality control and drawing
management, allocation of manpower, tendering process and technical
control, site management and facility management.
Prerequisite
ARH 231 A/B Building Practice I A/B
ARH 341A/B Integrated Architectural Design
A/B 2 terms, 4 credits per
term Level III
To enhance students' abilities in integrating the knowledge from
other subject domains into their comprehensive design projects.
The areas to be focused: Historical, Social and Cultural issues
related to the site context or the project theme (Architectural
History & Theory domain) Functional requirements and their relationships.
Site Analysis. Technical issues (Building Science & Technology
domain). Statutory and Practical issues (Professional Practice domain).
Case Study/ Precedent Study. Communication and Presentation Research.
To enhance students' communication skills with internal tutors or
external consultants. To strengthen the theories and concepts in
architectural design with focus on spatial exploration. To teach
students to identify and analysis the design problems by project
base design works. To teach students to develop design concept by
problem identification
To integrate knowledge from other subject domains into comprehensive
design projects. To acquire communication skills from various disciplines
through tutors/consultants. To acquire a solid basis of knowledge
for thematic research as a means to further develop the skills in
architectural exploration. To identify design problems of individual
project. To create design solution to resolve problems architecturally.
To familiarize with design techniques during resolving architectural
problems
Keyword Syllabus
Historical, social and cultural context, functional requirements
and their relationships, bubble diagram, functional planning and
zoning, site analysis, technical issues, statutory and practical
issues, case study/ precedent study, communication and presentation,
feasibility study, form study and model making, layout plans, elevations
and sections, building plans submissions, working drawings and details.
Prerequisite
Architectural Design II A/B
CIE 103A/B Surveying I/II 2
terms, 2 credits per term Level I
To provide students with theoretical and practical skills in land
and geodetic surveying.
To equip the students with the basic concepts in land surveying.
To be able to conduct land surveying and perform accurate calculation
in surveying.
Keyword Syllabus
Plane surveying, geodetic surveying, direct distance measurement,
levelling, theodolite, traverse, tachometry, route survey, calculation
of area and volume, triangulation schemes, hydrographical surveying,
spherical trigonometry, earth and celestial sphere, nautical almanac,
corrections and common sense of stars, time, latitude observation,
longitude observation.
Prerequisite
Nil
CIE 207 Engineering Materials 2
credits, 1 term Level II
To allow students to grasp the basic knowledge in construction materials
including natural soil, concrete, metal, wood and plastic.
To be conversant with the properties and behaviour of common materials
in civil engineering construction and highway construction . To
develop the ability to test and select materials for civil engineering
construction.
Keyword Syllabus
Characteristic strength, ductility, durability, fire resistance,
mild steel, high-yield steel, rolled steel sections, corrosion protection,
metal coatings, fire protection, concrete reinforcement, cold working,
prestressing steels, concrete components, cement types, manufacture
and composition of cement, aggregates, grading, bulking of sand,
water, water/cement ratio, hydration, admixtures, strength and workability,
fresh concrete tests, mix design, mixing, compaction, curing, cold
and hot weather concreting, acid attack, carbonation, sulphate attack,
timber, trunk system, cambium, sapwood and heartwood, softwood and
hardwood, timber strength, defects, sawing methods, seasoning of
timber, preservatives, stone masonry, brick, block, mortars, bitumen,
binder, cutback, emulsion, penetration test, asphalt, Marshall test,
polymers, additional polymerization, monomers, condensation polymerization,
thermoplastics, thermosets, cross linkage. Laboratory testing included
setting time, density, fineness, soundness and strength of cement,
sieve analysis, water absorption, density and flakiness of aggregates,
concrete mix design, slump test, compacting factor test, cube and
cylinder making and curing, density and compressive strength of
hardened concrete, softening point and penetration of bitumen.
Prerequisite
Nil
CIE 208 Environmental Engineering
3 credits, 1 term Level
II
To introduce the interdisciplinary study of environmental problems:
their causes and why they are of concern.
To acquire the knowledge on the concepts in the major environmental
issues including air, noise, water, ecology, waste, etc. To acquire
the knowledge on the environmental chemistry, drinking water treatment,
water quality management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste
management, solid waste management, and air pollution control. To
acquire the knowledge on the primary treatment processes.
Keyword Syllabus
Definition of environmental systems, interaction of world systems,
environmental disturbances, waste cycle, agrarian society, industrialized
society, environmental problems, population forecasting, human environmental
disturbances, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, acid rain, exploitation
and pollution of water resources, materials balances and separations,
first order and second order reactions, reactors, noise, solid waste,
technology of environmental control and applications.
Prerequisite
Nil
CIE 209 Engineering Ethics
2 credits, 1 term Level
I
To educate students to achieve professional excellence with strong
gense of social responsibility.
To have an overview of cost, deadlines, safety, ethics, engineers
and professional codes of ethics, engineer as employee, corporate
commitments, conflicts of interest, and ethical obligations.
Keyword Syllabus
Cost, deadlines, safety, ethics, engineer and professional codes
of ethics, engineer as employee, corporate commitments, conflicts
of interest, ethical obligations.
Prerequisite
Nil
CIE 313A/B Quality Management I/II
2 terms, 2 credits per term
Level II
To introduce the principles and implementations of ISO systems;
safety management; environment control and total quality management
etc.
To understand the basic concepts of the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) 1994 and 2000(E). To understand the quality
assurance mechanism particularly in the Hong Kong construction industry.
Keyword Syllabus
ISO9000, international quality assurance standard. core definitions
and terminology, quality system requirement for ISO 9001 and 9002,
understanding and meeting requirements, safety control, safety management
system, safety assessment and auditing, risk analysis and management,
environmental control, ISO 14001, total quality management approach.
Prerequisite
Nil
CIE 432 Construction Methods and Cost
Estimating 3 credits, 1 term
Level
III
To provide the student with the knowledge in different
types of construction methods and calculation of the cost for projects.
To acquire with knowledge on the construction processes, use of
construction equipment and project management. To acquire the general
construction methods of different structures. To have the knowledge
on the principles of cost estimating in construction industry. To
have the concepts of cost control to students.
Keyword Syllabus
Construction processes, contracting and bonding, planning and scheduling,
estimating and project control, productivity models, construction
econometrics, application of scientific principles to costs, estimates
of costs in construction engineering, concepts and statistical measurements,
general overhead costs, cost markups and profits, fundamentals of
cost recording, cost accounts, cost controls.
Prerequisite
CIE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering
CIE 433 Environmental Pollution Control
3 credits, 1 term
Level III
To study the environmental problems: their cause, why
they are of concern, and how they can be controlled.
To have the knowledge on the methods for pollution control. To be
able to examine the sources and characteristics of pollutants. To
be able to investigate the effects of pollution in water and atmosphere.
To have the knowledge on water quality control, solid waste management;
and environmental quality standards.
Keyword Syllabus
Environmental and world systems, interactions, environmental pollution
problems, control methods, noise pollution control, principle of
noise control engineering, industrial noise control, construction
site noise control, water, pollution sources, water processing,
sewage treatment, atmospheric pollutants, indoor air pollution,
land pollution sources, solid waste treatment.
Prerequisite
CIE 208 Environmental Engineering
MAT 103A/B Calculus I/II 2
terms, 3 credits per term Level
I
The course aims to provide a basic concept of the theory and application
of differentiation and integration. This course also aims to provide
advanced concepts in multivariable calculus.
After successful completion of this course, students will be able
to understand the iterative methods to solve computational problems
and to do Error analysis, rate of convergence and other practical
aspects. Students will be able to understand the theory and applications
of multivariable calculus.
Keyword Syllabus
Differentiation: Set and function, limits and continuity, the derivative,
some differential rules, derivative of higher order, mean value
theorem, L'Hopital Rule, Taylor formula, and applications of differentiation.
Integration: Indefinite integrals, definite integrals. Transcendental
Functions, Techniques of integration, application of integration,
function of several variables, partial derivatives, total differential,
chain rule, implicit differentiation and applications of partial
differentiation, multi-variable integral, Cylindrical and Spherical
Coordinates.
Prerequisite
Nil
MAT 108A/B Physics I/II 2
terms, 3 credits per term Level
I
To introduce to students the fundamental principles of physics and
their applications. To prepare students for studying higher level
engineering courses.
To understand the concepts of mechanics, energy and work, fluid
mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and their applications in
our daily life. To help students develop problem-solving skills
and get the physical insight into the physical problems. To able
to apply appropriate assumptions and principles to solve the physical
problems.
Keyword Syllabus
Vectors, scalars, one-dimensional motion, two-dimensional motion,
three-dimensional motion, mechanics, circular motion, Newton's Laws,
work, mechanical energy, momentum, angular momentum, rotational
mechanics, equilibrium of a rigid body, oscillatory motion, fluid
mechanics, electric charge, electric field, Gauss' Law, electric
potential, electric current, electromotive force (emf), electric
circuit, magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, solenoid,
Faraday's law, Maxwell's equation, electromagnetic energy, capacitance,
inductance, direct current and alternating current.
Prerequisite
Nil
JOU 103 International Relations
2 credits, 1 term Level
I
To introduce theoretical approaches to the analysis of international
political and economic relations.
To have comprehensive knowledge of international relations. To explore
more in-depth analysis of particular topics for further study. To
facilitate the debate on the current international events with objective
viewpoint are independent mind.
Keyword Syllabus
Centrality, instrumentalities, states, government, balance of power,
international political economy, environmental protection, globalization.
Prerequisite
Nil
JCM 110 Introduction to Psychology
3 credits, 1 term Level
I
To provide a comprehensive introduction to theories and concepts
in psychology.
Upon completion of the course, students will understand psychology
relating to: . Psychological basis of behaviour. Mental development
at various stages of life. Principles of learning and motivation.
Language development. Memory and emotion. Psychological testing.
Keyword Syllabus
Psychoanalysis, Id, Ego, Superego, Defense Mechanism, Oedipus Complex,
Electra Complex, Fixation, Regression, Insight, Play Therapy, Introspection,
Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Behaviour Therapy,
Hierarchy of Needs, Self-actualisation, Peak Experiences, Self-concept,
Ideal Self, Free Will, Determinism, Reductionism, Schemas, Eclectic
Approach, Homeostasis, Consciousness, Unconscious, Hypnosis, Amnesia,
Hypermnesia, Instinct, Drives, Imprinting, Bonding, Ritualisation,
Sociality.
Prerequisite
ENG 101A/B Freshman English I/II
JCM 223 Introduction to Sociology
3 credits, 1 term Level
I
To provide a basic understanding of the nature of society and the
causes and consequences of social facts, as well as to help students
to make sense of the origins of social development and to develop
their reasoning power.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to utilize
a sociological approach to gain a supplementary understanding of
the core issues of other social science disciplines.
Keyword Syllabus
Sociology, functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionism, social
interaction, social stabilization, norms, social organization, social
groups, stratification, Weber's theory, industrialization, social
transformation, capitalism.
Prerequisite
ENG101 A/B Freshman English I/ II
JCM 228 Creative Thinking 3
credits, 1 term Level I
To provide a comprehensive introduction to creative thinking and
its application areas.
After completing the course, students will be able: . To apply creative
thinking to handle and solve different kinds of problems. To understand
what creative thinking is and know how to use their thinking to
make decisions and choices. To design and plan initiatives and to
learn to be more creative.
Keyword Syllabus
Adversarial Thinking, Alternatives, Creative Thinking, Big Jump
Creativity, Brainstorming, Breakthrough, Concepts Fan, Conformity,
Convergent Thinking, Divergent Thinking, Feasibility, Fixed Points,
Flexibility, Focus, Hindsight Logic, Ideas, Lateral Thinking, The
Mechanism of Mind, Motivation, Perception and Processing, Proactive
Thinking, Problem Solving, Provocations, Random Input Techniques,
Random Words, Reactive Thinking, The Six Thinking Hats, Sensitization
Techniques, Harvesting, Filament Techniques, Stepping-stone Method,
Stratals, Vertical Thinking.
Prerequisite
Nil
ECO 101 A/B Economics I/II
2 terms, 3 credits per term Level
I
To provide basic knowledge on the theories of economics with the
emphasis on microeconomics. To provide students an explanation of
economic reasoning in human behaviour. To introduce the economic
analysis of markets, firms and industries. To explore the issues
associated with the allocation of scarce resources in the business
environment. To develop an analytical skill in analysing the causes
of macroeconomic problems. To provide the concepts of macroeconomic
theories and model building. To introduce macroeconomic policies
in dealing with economic problems.
To understand the problems of scarcity in economic resources. To
understand the law of supply and demand, the production theory and
the behaviour of firms. To understand the causes of economic problems
such as unemployment, inflation or deflation, and poverty. To explore
the operation of macroeconomic policies such as fiscal policy and
monetary policy. To understand how government uses macroeconomic
policies to deal with these economic problems.
Keyword Syllabus
Economic role of government, supply and demand, utility, opportunity
costs, indifference curve analysis, production theory, factor markets,
market efficiency, consumer's equilibrium, monopoly, oligopoly,
monopolistic competition, comparative advantage and protectionism.
Economic role of government, taxation and government expenditure,
overview of macroeconomics, measuring economic activity, Gross domestic
product (GDP), consumption and investment, multiplier, expenditure
multiplier, Keynesian Model, theory of aggregate demand and aggregate
supply, economic growth, inflation, demand-pull and cost-push inflation,
unemployment: structural, frictional and cyclical, business cycle,
recession, depression, money demand: transaction demand and speculative
demand, Federal Reserve System, fiscal policy, monetary policy,
exchange rates and international financial system.
Prerequisite
Nil
ENG 101 A/B Freshman English I/II 2
terms, 3 credits per term Level I
To meet and move beyond the standard of HKAS level Use of English
and to provide a solid foundation in English for first year tertiary
study;. To identify students' learning needs with regard to reading
and writing in English using the guidance from various.
To gain written and spoken fluency and accuracy and to practice
listening and reading in English. To have adequate language proficiency
for tertiary academic purpose. To have confidence in the use of
standard English for academic presentation, discussion, and paper
writing.
Keyword Syllabus
Understanding writing task requirements, Selection and organization
of information and ideas, paraphrasing, summarising, reference skills,
Audience awareness, Editing for organization and linguistic accuracy,
Reading Critically, Understanding main ideas and finding important
details in a text, Developing conversation and discussion strategies,
Making oral presentations, Predicting, Understanding main ideas
and finding important details in spoken English, Extending grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation.
Prerequisite
Nil
JOU 103 International Relations
2 credits, 1 term Level
I
To introduce theoretical approaches to the analysis of international
political and economic relations.
To have comprehensive knowledge of international relations. To explore
more in-depth analysis of particular topics for further study. To
facilitate the debate on the current international events with objective
viewpoint are independent mind.
Keyword Syllabus
Centrality, instrumentalities, states, government, balance of power,
international political economy, |