IMPORTANT NOTICE This student handbook is designed to provide students

IMPORTANT NOTICE This student handbook is designed to provide students with basic information on the Department of Real Estate and Construction and the undergraduate programme in Surveying. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this handbook is correct at the time of printing, students should note that the contents are subject to change during the academic year. This handbook is provided for information only and does not form part of a contract between the student and the University or the Department. For further information, please contact: Department of Real Estate and Construction The University of Hong Kong 5/F Knowles Building Pokfulam Road Hong Kong Tel: 2859 2146 Fax: 2559 9457 E-mail: reco@hkucc.hku.hk Web site address: http://rec.hku.hk Contents Page Foreword Preface An introduction to the Department of Real Estate and Construction 1. Departmental Vision & Mission Statement 1.1 Departmental Vision 1.2 Departmental Mission Location Departmental Structure 3.1 Academic Staff 3.2 Administrative Staff Introduction to the B.Sc. (Surveying) Degree Programme 4.1 Programme Development 4.2 Philosophy Professional Exemptions Course Design, Structure and Content 6.1 Course Design 6.1.1 Surveying Studio 6.1.2 Field trips and the overseas study tour 6.1.3 Visiting Lecturers 6.2 Course Structure 6.2.1 Departmental Requirements 6.2.2 University Requirements 6.3 Course Content 6.4 Dates of Semesters and Time Tables Course Management 7.1 Course Director 7.2 Year Tutors 7.3 Subject Leaders and Subject Teams 7.4 Surveying Studio Co-ordinator, Team Leaders and Members 7.5 Dissertation Committee and Dissertation Supervisors 1 2 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. i 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 8. 9. Class Representatives Student Societies Departmental Administrative Support Institutional Support 14141414 Course Regulations Student Progression 9.1 Regulations 9.2 Award of B.Sc. (Surveying) Degree Assessment 10.1 Assessment Regulations 10.2 Grading System: (University Regulations UG5) 10.3 Assessment Strategy Communication Channels 11.1 Staff-Student Consultative Committee 11.2 Student Evaluation of Courses 11.3 Informal Consultation Scholarships and Prizes Regulations and Syllabuses for B.Sc. (Surveying) Guidelines on the Selection of a Major/Minor in Economics/Finance B.Sc. (Surveying) Course Structure Dates of Semesters Time table - Semester 1 (draft) Time table - Semester 2 (draft) Course Administration Scholarships and Prizes 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 18 18 18 18 18 19 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 10. 11. 12. Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3: Appendix 4: Appendix 5(a): Appendix 5(b): Appendix 6: Appendix 7: ii FOREWORD I would like to give you a warm welcome on behalf of the staff of the Department of Real Estate and Construction. The history of the Department can be traced back to 1979 when the first batch of students graduated from the then stream of Building in the School of Architecture. It is now over two decades and the Building stream has developed into a fully fledged, independent Department which is lively and vibrant and produces students who are in continual demand from industry. Today the Department offers a complete range of programmes from undergraduate through taught to research postgraduate courses. The B.Sc. in Surveying is the only undergraduate programme offered by the Department. This single programme is unique and is granted full exemption from all written examinations by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for three HKIS surveying divisions, namely, general practice, quantity surveying and building surveying and a range of RICS Faculties. This approach has a major advantage for students studying on the programme in that, until they graduate, there is no need for them to decide which particular division or Faculty of surveying to enter. Whichever surveying division/Faculty a student enters after graduation, full exemption for that division/Faculty is granted. The undergraduate programme is also characterised by its “problem based learning” approach in studio work together with the good ‘mix’ of students, male and female, arts and science, JUPAS and non-JUPAS backgrounds who have been selected for the programme. In line with the philosophy of life-long learning, study does not end at graduation from undergraduate programmes. The Department offers a range of courses for postgraduate studies. There are two generic Master of Science (Construction Project Management and Real Estate) Programmes each offering a suite of majors, some of which are also accredited by the HKIS and RICS. In addition the Department has around 55 students enrolled on research post-graduate programmes leading to the degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy. In the year 2000, the Department successfully established the “China Network” comprising The Universities of Hong Kong, Tsinghua, Tongji, Tianjin and Renmin (and Harbin was included in 2005) in China. The China Network forms a platform to facilitate, inter alia, the transfer of knowledge amongst its members and the promotion of knowledge relating to real estate and construction in China. As a result of this initiative, a number of Masters courses also accredited by the RICS have been introduced into China and are run jointly by members of the Network. Being a professional department, the Department maintains strong local and international ties with both professional and academic institutions. With the entry of China into the World Trade Organisation, the success of China in bidding for the 2008 Olympics and the competitive role of Hong Kong in the region, professionals in the real estate and construction industries will be in a position to benefit and continue to make their contributions to the future of Hong Kong. Students who wish to enquire further are welcome to contact the Department. May I finally take this opportunity to wish you every success in your studies and your chosen career path. Dr. Daniel C.W. Ho Head Department of Real Estate and Construction 1 The Department of Real Estate and Construction: Student Handbook for students of the B.Sc. Surveying Programme PREFACE The Department of Real Estate and Construction (REC) issues this handbook to all students of the undergraduate programme in order to help them to gain an understanding of the programme which they have chosen to study and to provide them with information on how the programme will operate in this academic year. The Department is aware that students may initially experience difficulties in moving from a school to a university environment and that settling into a new programme, with different demands, can become quite overwhelming. Remember that the academic staff are here to help you. The course management structure for the undergraduate programme is shown in Section 7 and Appendix 1. Please make an appointment with any member of staff if you need either academic or personal assistance. The University and the Department produce a number of other documents, which are freely available to students, and you should read this handbook in conjunction with the following: • • • • • Academic calendar Academic regulations Undergraduate handbook for full time students Undergraduate prospectus Programme documents A booklet entitled “What is Plagiarism” is obtainable at: http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/ and every one of you should read it. 2 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION 1. DEPARTMENTAL VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 1.1 Departmental Vision: To continue to enhance the Department’s standing as one of the pre-eminent international research and teaching establishments in real estate and construction. 1.2 • Departmental Mission: To develop a strong corporate research identity that is characterised by the department's commitment towards investigating professional and academic issues within the context of the land conversion process in a scientific manner using an interdisciplinary and empirical approach. To enhance international collaboration through academic exchange, research collaboration, development of joint programs with leading research, higher education and professional institutions in China, Asia and the world. To provide a research environment in which staff can produce world class research outputs that are of particular relevance to China and Asia. To take a leading role in the development of the real estate and construction industries and the surveying profession. To communicate with industry and the surveying profession and understand the needs with respect to the skills required by the employer. To disseminate the results of cutting edge research to industry and the profession that are of potential practical value. To provide an environment which enables students to develop their intellectual, analytical and critical abilities and to exercise these abilities within a study of the urban land conversion process. To establish an environment within which students feel able to examine critically the established and evolving aspects of industry practices and professional developments within the context of their study of the land conversion process as a whole. To equip graduates with the intellectual and professional skills to solve problems in an innovative and creative manner. • • • • • • • • The Department is directly associated with the surveying profession through the professional accreditation of its undergraduate programme and post-graduate programmes by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (UK). 3 In order to meet the demands facing the profession the Department of Real Estate and Construction seeks to meet the academic challenges from a broad multi and interdisciplinary base. This reflects a philosophy of crossing traditional disciplinary boundaries in finding solutions to problems associated with land, real estate and construction. There is a strong international component to the Department’s work. Real estate and construction is now an international business with the free flow of capital and investment around the world. The Asia Pacific region in particular China has emerged as one of the most active and impressive economic regions of the world with both real estate and construction playing a large part in this economic activity. Hong Kong is a major financial and business centre in the region and the impact of its real estate and construction industries are clearly evident. 4 2. LOCATION The Department of Real Estate and Construction is located on the 5th Floor of Knowles Building. The Department is particularly fortunate in having a designated spacious studio for the use of the undergraduates. The studio is networked for computer use. Students are reminded that the studio is only for course related activities. 3. 3.1 DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE Academic Staff The Department has a strongly interdisciplinary base and members of staff offer a wide range of expertise from within the arena of the built environment. Members of staff serve on a number of government and professional committees. There are currently 20 full time academic members of staff in post. Teaching support is provided by servicing staff (broadening courses) and a number of part-time appointments. Head of Department: Dr. Daniel C.W. Ho B.Sc. C.N.A.A.; M.B.A. C.U.H.K.; Ph.D. H.K.; F.R.I.C.S; F.H.K.I.S.; F.P.F.M.; R.P.S.(B.S.) Deputy Head of Department: Dr. Anita M.M. Liu B.Sc. Reading; M.Sc.(C.P.M.) H.K., Ph.D. H.K.; F.R.I.C.S.; F.H.K.I.S.; M.C.I.O.B.; R.P.S.(Q.S.) Chair Professor (Chair of Real Estate and Construction): Prof. K.W. Chau B.Sc.(Building Studies), B.Building, Ph.D. H.K.; F.R.I.C.S.; F.H.K.I.S.; F.C.I.O.B. Professors: Prof. Richard Fellows Prof. Lawrence W.C. Lai B.Sc. Aston; Ph.D. Reading; F.R.I.C.S.; F.C.I.O.B.; F.H.K.I.S.; R.P.S.(Q.S.) B.Soc.Sc. H.K.; M.Soc.Sc. H.K.; Ph.D. H.K.; LL.B. Lond.; M.T.C.P. Syd.; M.P.I.A.; M.H.K.I.P.; M.C.I.L.T.; F.P.F.M.; M.I.A.A.E.M.; M.W.S.E.; R.P.P. B.Sc. Nott; M.Sc. Lond.; Ph.D. Brunel; D.I.C., C.Eng; M.I.C.E.; M.H.K.I.E. Prof. Steve M. Rowlinson Associate Professors: Ms. E.M. Hastings Dr. Berry F.C. Hsu B.S., M.Sc. Reading; M.Soc.Sc. H.K.; F.R.I.C.S.; F.H.K.I.S. B.Sc., LL.M. Alberta; M.A. Oregon; Ph.D. Lond.; MBCS; C.Eng (1990); Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria 5 Associate Professors: Mr. H.F. Leung B.Sc.(Building Studies), B.Building H.K.; LL.B. Lond.; LL.M. Wolv; M.A.Arb.D.R. CityU.H.K.; P.C.L.L. H.K.; F.R.I.C.S.; F.H.K.I.S.; F.C.I.Arb.; F.H.K.I.Arb.; R.P.S.(Q.S.); Barrister of the High Court of Hong Kong B.Sc. Reading; Ph.D. H.K.; M.R.I.C.S.; A.H.K.I.S.; R.P.S.(G.P.), Member, China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers B.Sc. C.N.A.A.; M.Sc. Edin.; M.Phil. Aston; M.R.I.C.S.; F.H.K.I.S.; R.P.S. (G.P.) B.Sc.(Building Studies); B.Building; Ph.D. H.K. M.Sc. Lough.; Ph.D. Lough.; C.Eng.; M.I.Struct.E.; .C.I.W.E.M.; M.H.K.I.E.; R.P.E. (Struct.) B.Sc.(Q.S.); M.B.A.; Wits.; Ph.D. H.K. B.Sc.(Building Studies); B.Building; Ph.D. H.K.; A.R.I.C.S.; A.H.K.I.S. Dr. L.H. Li Mr. Keith G. McKinnell Dr. F.F. Ng Dr. S.W. Poon Dr. Frederik Pretorius Dr. K.C. Wong Assistant Professors: Dr. Edward C.Y. Yiu B.Sc. (Surveying) H.K.; M.Phil. H.K.; Ph.D. H.K.; R.I.C.S.; M.H.K.I.S.; M.A.B.E.; M.I.S.C.M. B.Sc.(Surveying) H.K.; Ph.D. H.K.; P.F.M. Dr. Kelvin S.K. Wong Research Assistant Professor: Dr. M. Wu B.Sc. C.Q.U.; M.Sc. C.Q.U.; Ph.D. N.U.S.; C.M.C.R.I.O.C.M.; M.C.I.O.B.; S.M.C.I.S.M.; M.I.E.E.E. Senior Teaching Consultant: Mr. David J. Yates Post-doctoral Fellows: Dr. Ping Yung B.Sc. (Surveying) H.K.; Ph.D. HK; M.H.K.I.S. M.Phil.H.K.; M.R.I.C.S.; A.C.I.Arb; A.H.K.I.S. 3.2 Administrative Staff: Ms. Flora Hui * Executive Officer Ms. Alien Wong Executive Officer Ms. Patty Lam Ms. Zoe Ha Ms. Susan Ip Ms. Ody Law Ms. Susanna Wan Ms. Jacqueline Wong Mr. S.T. Au Mr. Donald Ng Technician * Fractional appointment 6 4. INTRODUCTION TO THE B.SC. (SURVEYING) DEGREE PROGRAMME In terms of surveying education the B.Sc. (Surveying) degree at The University of Hong Kong is a unique academic programme. It is currently the only integrated undergraduate degree which prepares students for entry in any one of three different areas of the surveying profession. Starting from the academic year 2005-2006, students of B.Sc. (Surveying) are offered a choice of Major or Minor in Economics or Finance in additional to a general B.Sc. (Surveying) degree by fulfilling additional requirements as prescribed in the Regulations of B.Sc. (Surveying) degree. Such offer however is made only to a limited number of students based on consideration of academic merits. Because it is such an innovative programme it may help you to understand more easily what is expected of you if you understand the background and philosophy which underpin the programme. 4.1 Programme Development The Department of Surveying (now known as the Department of Real Estate and Construction) was formally established as a new department and part of the School of Architecture in June 1984. At that time the Department wished to establish a single broad-based degree that recognised the similarities, rather the differences, between areas of the surveying specialism. From the number of discussions and initiatives in the professional sphere it was also possible to identify that this approach was increasingly reflecting the viewpoint of many professionals. Issues of how to adapt to operating and competing within a changing environment were becoming increasingly important and with this the necessity of attracting high calibre young persons into the profession and educationally equipping them to deal with future challenges were becoming crucial. The Department therefore devised a new and totally innovative programme in which the fundamental knowledge and skills appropriate to various areas of the surveying specialism of general practice, quantity and building surveying, were de-constructed, conceptualised and encompassed in the wider generic areas of construction, economics, law and management. The Department initially introduced a modified programme that allowed for the individual needs of different areas of specialism to be specifically addressed. The programme was designed to provide a single, predominately common course whilst part of the second and final year project work allowed for separation into specialism. The RICS and HKIS visited the Department in 1987 and granted graduates of the proposed degree full exemption. The degree course was introduced in 1988. The Department, having been satisfied that the basic philosophy underpinning a common approach to surveying education was both academically appropriate and conducive to the development of the profession in Hong Kong, continued to work on the development of a totally common programme. In November 1992 the opportunity was taken to put these views and a revised course document before members of the RICS surveying courses board. The RICS subsequently granted Accredited Centre status to the Department of Surveying and the new, totally common course was granted RICS and HKIS professional recognition. The first cohort of students was enrolled on the new programme in 1993-94. 7 4.2 Philosophy The Department has always believed that surveying education needs to be considered in the context of the development and rapidly changing environment of the real estate and construction industries. In such a dynamic environment it is essential that young people are educated from a broader base that will equip them with the skills and expertise to respond to the forces that are affecting the profession. This philosophy was demonstrated in the original degree documentation which, in promoting the concept of a common course, referred to The Lay Committee Report of 1991 on “Market Requirements of the Profession”. The Lay report argued for the need to move towards ‘a single profession’ on the grounds that ‘fragmentation of the profession blunts the ability to project a marketable image and reduces its impact’. At that time the committee identified an increasing need to recognise the inter-relationships between the practice divisions and increasing commonality in terms of skills to be acquired and the core knowledge base to underpin areas of specialism. The debate on the importance of education to the profession, and increasingly what is an appropriate education for young people entering the industry in a changing environment, has continued throughout the decade. In his 1999 Address on the ‘Value of Change’, the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Simon Kolesar, observed that education policy was at the heart of the profession. He suggested that “Ours must be an adaptable profession, the stretch from traditional education to the new demands of business has simply grown too wide. The flexible intelligence that should be our hallmark is missing, undergraduate life should not be a narrow insular training course. It should be an intellectual adventure, which gives the young person the breath of experience to tackle new challenges”. This viewpoint was further re-iterated in the Royal Institution’s agenda for change “Investing in Futures”. The agenda report, which concluded that education is crucial to the ambition of the profession to raise the standing of chartered surveyors, identifies a number of issues pertinent to how the profession chooses to educate and train young surveyors. Specifically it notes that “Traditional patterns of employment will change radically, leading to a demand for professionals with adaptable skills and a willingness to change established attitudes and practices…for the industry to have any kind of future it is essential that we encourage and nurture the new generation of thinkers and innovators who will be involved in making today’s future thinking reality”. In Hong Kong a similar view is expressed in the ‘Construct for Excellence’ Report of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Review Committee, Jan 2001. This Report notes the importance to the industry of ‘nurturing’ a professional workforce. “Manpower is the most valuable asset in the construction industry….we need to nurture a quality construction force through competence based manpower development at all levels, fostering an ethical culture…we recommend that undergraduates should receive more soft skills training…they should also be equipped with a broader knowledge base to facilitate future co-operation with professional from other disciplines and to encourage a culture of life long learning…” The changing environment and the threat from other professionals have resulted in the need for a professional surveyor capable of facing new challenges, identifying problems and applying a high level of analytical and critical ability in their solution. This requires entrants to be educated from a stronger intellectual base so that they can bring to bear an array of analytical tools on problems and are not restricted in the perspectives they take of the problems to be solved. Such people are critical in the Hong Kong context where they must identify problems and pursue solutions in differing and dynamic jurisdictions. 8 The Department would argue that essentially members of the profession have a common interest in the land conversion process and it is upon this that surveyors should concentrate their undergraduate education rather than upon the acquisition of relatively narrow technical skills. The Department can provide students with a broader based surveying education that equips them academically and intellectually to contribute to the changes occurring in the profession and provide them with a well developed understanding of the land conversion process against which they can develop and adapt their specialist skills. With a view to providing students with a wider range of opportunities and broader horizon in their studies, the Department starting from the academic year 2005-2006 has offered students with the choice of a Major of Minor in Finance or Economics. A number of students will be approved of their choice of such Major or Minor if they so choose and based on consideration of academic merits. Students may alternatively choose to study for a B.Sc. (Surveying) without Major or Minor. This approach to surveying education will create an appropriate academic base in the same way as its sister professions such as law, architecture, finance and accountancy. It will produce graduates who, after a period of appropriate professional training, will become surveyors with both a strong intellectual base and a sound knowledge base of specialist skills, capable of coping with change in the future. 5. PROFESSIONAL EXEMPTIONS Students who satisfactorily complete the B.Sc. (Surveying) Course are granted exemption from the professional examinations of the building surveying, quantity surveying and general practice surveying divisions of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Starting from year 2007-2008, teachings in planning will be further strengthened in order that the Course may meet HKIS’s Planning and Development Division’s professional requirements in the future. 9 6. COURSE DESIGN, STRUCTURE AND CONTENT 6.1 Course Design The design of the course reflects the Department’s philosophy of providing a broadly based academic core of studies complemented by an interdisciplinary studio module, which acts as an integrating mechanism. The course is designed in such a way that each year of the programme has two complementary components, the taught lecture courses and the more student-centred learning module of Surveying Studio. In the final year students are required to write a Dissertation. Students pursuing for a Major or Minor will have to fulfil the additional requirements as set out in the Regulations of the B.Sc. (Surveying) degree. The course has been designed to include some particular components, which might be new to you. These are briefly introduced below, but will be explained to you in more detail at a later date. 6.1.1 Surveying Studio The Department strongly believes that surveying studio plays an important integrative role between the various multi-disciplinary subject areas and clearly defines the particular nature of this course in relation to other educational programmes in the field. The importance of the module is indicated by the value of the credit units allocated to this part of the programme. The concept of studio work as a significant aspect of the course lies in the focus and status it gives to the work that you undertake on tasks set outside the lecture programme. Work undertaken in this area is predominately project or case study based and intended to allow you to develop a deeper understanding of the land conversion process and to test your abilities and understanding of academic and professional skills and techniques within the context of that process. The Department has adopted a student-centred learning approach towards surveying studio. Student-centred learning assumes that learning is most effective when you are actively involved and learn in the context in which the knowledge is to be used. You take more responsibility for your own learning, both individually and in collaboration with your peers. It is intended that Surveying studio will create an optimum environment for you to enjoy learning, to continue learning on your own initiative and to become an active life long learner. A student-centred learning framework for surveying studio has been prepared and the relevant document will be issued to all students. 6.1.2 Field trips and the overseas study tour From time to time staff will arrange field trips or site visits to enable students to study a particular project or environment. The Department believes that you will benefit from exposure to the practical realities of problems and solutions that such visits will demonstrate. The concept of encouraging students to undertake an overseas study tour to gain an insight into the property and construction industries in countries and systems 10 other than Hong Kong also forms part of the philosophy of the undergraduate degree programme. The aims of the visit are general rather than specific and although there are logistical difficulties in timing it is generally accepted that the visit is best arranged to take place in the period immediately preceding the start of the final year but should not be earlier than the end of June. Although members of staff will offer guidance and accompany you on the study tour, you are responsible for the complete organisation of the project, from initial selection and planning, through the implementation and management stages, to the final presentation and feedback. Hence, in addition to introducing you to the property and construction industries outside Hong Kong, undertaking a study tour will help you to acquire and develop a number of valuable transferable skills. In arranging and participating in such a tour you will be involved in the practical implementation of many of the ideas and concepts that you are introduced to on the programme. You will be responsible for devising enterprising and entrepreneurial approaches to problem identification and solving, implementing concepts of organisational design and behaviour, group dynamics and group decision making, planning and time management, assessment and peer review. You will also gain an understanding of managerial behaviour including leadership and responsibility; conflict management; team building, motivation and determination and by joining the study tour you will experience a ‘beyond university’ environment, generating cross-cultural experiences and involving socialisation, communication and language skills. It is hoped that all these experiences will stand you in good stead when you start your future careers. 6.1.3 Visiting Lecturers Departmental staff will often ask experienced members from the construction and real estate industries to visit the department and share their professional experiences with students. This is viewed as an ideal opportunity for interaction between members of the professions and students and you are strongly encouraged to attend such talks. Please remember however that some members of the profession give their services free and as such, both the department and future generations of students are reliant of the goodwill of these visitors. 6.2 Course Structure In accordance with University policy the course is structured as a full-time modular undergraduate programme. To comply with University regulations students are (normally) required to undertake six semesters of full-time study spread over three academic years. The semester system is based on a 15-week period, of which 12 weeks are allocated to formal teaching and 3 weeks for assessment and other activities. Students embarking on the study for a Major or Minor in Finance or Economics will have to study for more credits according to the degree Regulations. The curriculum requires students to satisfactorily complete a total of 180 credits of courses, of which 150 credits relate to departmental core courses and a further 30 credits to broadening courses. A student studying for a Major or Minor will have to complete a prescribed 60 and 36 credit units although some of these may overlap with the elective courses. The course is designed so students will normally take 30 credits of courses in each semester (60 credits of courses in any academic year). Students studying for a Major or 11 Minor will have to take more credits. The institutional requirements of compulsory and elective broadening courses are (normally) undertaken only in the first and second years of the degree programme. Regulations and Syllabuses of the Course and Guidelines on the Selection of a Major/Minor in Economics/Finance are in Appendices 1 and 2 respectively. 6.2.1 Departmental Requirements Core Course Modules: Construction; Land and Construction Economics; Land and Construction Management; Property and Construction Law; Research Methods; Surveying Studio; Dissertation. 6.2.2 (i) University Requirements Compulsory Broadening Modules: English language enhancement Chinese language enhancement Specifically devised for Department of Real Estate and Construction Information technology related subjects, science and technology studies for non-science candidates, or humanities and social sciences studies for science and engineering candidates; culture and value studies, or in an area of study offered outside the BSc(Surv) curriculum Selected by student (ii) Elective Modules: Students may select as an elective any module, which is offered as an elective to undergraduate students, from any department in the University (part or all of which can be taken to satisfy the requirements for a Major or Minor in Finance or Economics according to the Regulations and Syllabuses in Appendix 1). For details of the Course Structure please see Appendix 3. 6.3 Course Content At the start of the semester you will be given information relating to each of the subject modules which you will take in that semester. These will include the syllabus, a teaching schedule, book list and details of any tutorial activities or assignment that you should complete for that subject. You will also have to indicate whether you choose to study for a Major or Minor and the courses that you intend to take for the approval by the Head of Department. 6.4 Dates of Semesters and Time Tables For details of semester dates and time tables for the academic year please see Appendices 4 and 5. 12 7. COURSE MANAGEMENT 7.1 Course Director The administration of the course is the responsibility of the Course Director. The Course Director will manage all aspects of course administration to ensure the effective implementation and smooth running of the course. 7.2 Year Tutors A year tutor is responsible for the administration of a specific year of the programme and acts in a co-ordinating role to ensure the smooth and effective running of the year. The year tutor may also act in the capacity of a personal tutor to any student on the year that requires assistance. Administration and communication is helped by the use of class representatives. (Two students from each year who are elected by their class to liaise with the year tutor on academic matters). 7.3 Subject Leaders and Subject Teams A subject team consists of every member of staff involved in the delivery of the subject modules. The subject leader is responsible for co-ordinating the subject team and, in conjunction with the subject members, monitoring and reviewing the curricula, structure and implementation of any module within the subject area. 7.4 Surveying Studio Co-ordinator, Studio Tutor and Members The surveying studio co-ordinator is responsible for the selection of surveying studio topics and will act as a co-ordinator in the administration, monitoring and review of surveying studio. Surveying studio tutors will be responsible for the management of the course for each year. They are the appropriate year tutors and are responsible for the co-ordination and administration of the studio courses of the year. All members of teaching staff are members of the studio teams. 7.5 Dissertation Committee and Dissertation Supervisors The Dissertation Committee is responsible for the administration of the dissertation programme. This will include the allocation to each student of a Dissertation Supervisor (drawn from the teaching staff) and the co-ordination of the reading, marking and moderation of the dissertations. The Supervisor will meet regularly with the student to offer advice and guidance on the management of the dissertation and will subsequently act as an assessor for that student and as an assessor for other students’ dissertations. 13 7.6 Class Representatives The Department would like students to elect two class representatives from each year. These representatives are very important and will act as a liaison and communication channel between staff and students. They will also represent you on the Staff-Student Consultative Committee. This allows you to put forward your views on the implementation of the course and assists staff in monitoring the effectiveness of the programme. 7.7 Student Societies There are currently two student societies that specifically cater for the interests of surveying students, the Surveying Society and the Architectural Society. Both groups organise a number of academic, cultural and social activities throughout the academic year. Further details can be found on their web-sites, www.hku.hk/survsoc/ and www.hku.hk/archsoc/. 7.8 Departmental Administrative Support The administration of the course is fully supported by designated administrative and technical staff. Please refer to the staff of the General Office for assistance. 7.9 Institutional Support The University undergraduate handbook for full time students contains full details of the services offered to students by the institution and you are encouraged to read this carefully. The Department may from time to time encourage you to make full use of the comprehensive support system provided by the University, particularly the Personal Development and Counselling Centre, which offers both individual counselling and consultation services and organises a number of personal and social development programmes, psychological assessment programmes, provides equal opportunities advice and learning support services. The Department jointly operates a ‘mentorship’ programme with the University of Hong Kong Surveying Alumni Association. Mentors under this programme are primarily past graduates from the Department and other experienced professionals in the fields of real estate and construction. Students are strongly advised to join the programme to make full use of the opportunity for guidance and networking. The University also operates a ‘mentorship’ programme which ‘aims to create supportive mentoring relationships between alumni/friends of the University and its undergraduates to facilitate the students’ educational, social and personal growth’ and the Department would encourage you to take full advantage of this programme. For details of the members of staff responsible for the course management and administration please see Appendix 6. 14 8. COURSE REGULATIONS The regulations in relation to the administration of the course are governed by the General Regulations of the University, together with the University regulations for first degree curricula and the regulations for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying. Details of these regulations are contained in the University Calendar and you should make sure that you have familiarised yourself with this information. Details of the regulations relating to the Bachelor of Science in Surveying are contained in Appendix 1. 9. STUDENT PROGRESSION 9.1 Regulations The regulations in relation to the completion of the curriculum, failure in examinations and discontinuation of studies are set out in the University Calendar. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with these. 9.2 Award of B.Sc. (Surveying) Degree The method of classification for the degree of B.Sc.(Surveying) has been determined by the Senate as follows: First Class Honours Second Class Honours Division One Second Class Honours Division Two Third Class Honours Pass Students should be aware that approval has been sought to review the basis for honours classification in line with the University’s move to a credit unit based system. Details are not available at the present time but all students will be notified of any changes at the beginning of the academic year. 10. ASSESSMENT The Department of Real Estate and Construction endeavours to assure and enhance the academic standards and quality of education experienced by students. Quality assurance procedures adopted by the Department are designed to achieve this through the careful evaluation of all course proposals, the regular monitoring and evaluation of delivery and outcome standards and through the periodic review of all provision. The delivery of the course is designed to provide core knowledge and foster a culture of independent study and learning. A wide range of teaching and learning methods is used throughout the course. The approach to teaching and learning may vary according to the nature of the particular module but will normally include a proportion of lectures, or large group teaching, together with seminar or tutorial based smaller classes. Certain modules may involve particular use of computer models, simulation games and role-playing, whilst others may incorporate field trips, site visits and visiting speakers from the profession. 15 All core taught modules are currently assessed by means of both examination and continuous assessment (in the form of a coursework assignment). Normally one assignment is allocated per three credit unit module and contributes 20% to the final assessment mark. Each module will be subject to an examination, which will account for 80% of the final mark. The examination will normally be taken at the end of second semester in May. 10.1 Assessment Regulations The B.Sc. degree regulations in relation to assessment are set out in the University Calendar. You should familiarise yourself with all the University’s regulations relating to examinations and assessment. The University has introduced a credit unit grade point system for assessment. Details of which are set out in the university regulations and indicated below: 10.2 Grading System: (University Regulations UG5) The grades, standards and the grade points for assessment shall be as follows: Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C D+ D F Standard Excellent Grade Point 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0 Good Satisfactory Pass Fail 10.3 Assessment Strategy In order to achieve higher grades, it may help if you understand the strategy and criteria, which the Department has adopted in relation to assessment. The assessment strategy is designed to: allow you to demonstrate competency in a subject area; allow an evaluation of your overall understanding, progress and performance; ensure that the assessment methods are consistent and effective in relation to intended learning outcomes; act as a source of student and staff feedback. 16 Assessment can be classified in three areas: content, process, and outcome. Content assessment is concerned with information, knowledge, concepts and principles. Process assessment is concerned with the student’s ability to structure a problemsolving framework, use information to solve problems, and evaluate information or data. The student should demonstrate reasoning, inquiry, problem formulation and analysis, and interpersonal and decision-making skills. Outcome assessment is concerned with products. The student should produce a product that may involve original knowledge or a new application of knowledge. Assessment criteria are considered part of the student learning environment. They are designed to encourage and recognise the development of those aspects of learning that leads to higher order thinking. The assessment criteria adopted by the undergraduate programme follows the SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes) taxonomy developed by Biggs and Collis (1982). The SOLO taxonomy identifies five stages/levels of learning outcomes: • • • • • Prestructural - there is preliminary preparation, but the task itself is attacked in an appropriate way. Unistructural - one aspect of a task is picked up or understood serially and there is no relationship of facts or ideas. Multistructural - two or more aspects of a task are picked up or understood serially, but are not interrelated Relational - several aspects are integrated so that the whole has a coherent structure and meaning. Extended abstract - that coherent whole is generalised to a higher level of abstraction. Biggs (1992) also described a procedure for using the SOLO taxonomy for assessment in higher education. He proposed a category system based on letter grades A, B, C, D, and F. Performance • Failure to learn • Unistructural – the student has only understood one or a few aspects of the course • • • Multistructural – the student has understood or used several aspects of the course Relational – aspects of the student’s response form a coherent whole Extended Abstract – high level of abstract thinking, generalizations to new contexts or original conclusions Achieved Minimally Adequately Very Well Minimally Adequately Very Well Minimally Adequately Very Well Minimally Adequately Very Well Grade F DD D+ CC C+ BB B+ AA A+ This approach will be adopted in the assessment of student work. 17 11. COMMUNICATION CHANNELS The Department has a number of both formal and informal feedback mechanisms. Such mechanisms promote the identification of various issues, which may in turn help in the development and improvement of the programme and you are strongly encouraged to participate in this process. 11.1 Staff-Student Consultative Committee The Staff / Student Consultative Committee is designed to provide a channel whereby staff and student representatives can discuss strategic or unresolved issues related to the undergraduate programme. The Committee, which is chaired by the Course Director, consists of all members of staff teaching on the course, the chairperson of the Surveying Society and two class representatives from each year of the course. The committee is convened at least once each semester but may meet whenever considered necessary. You may ensure your participation by communicating through your class representative. 11.2 Student Evaluation of Courses The Department has conducted an annual student evaluation of the undergraduate programme for a number of years. The evaluation questionnaire, which was designed in conjunction with the University’s Social Science Research Centre (SSRC), is completed by students, analysed by the SSRC and the results returned to the Department for consideration and follow-up action. The overall analysis and general comments in relation to the course are circulated to all members of staff for discussion at a staff meeting. The relevant teaching team will discuss any issues relating to a specific subject area. Copies of the document are given to the Student Surveying Society and the class representatives for each year of the course and issues may be discussed at the Staff- Student Consultative Committee. The student evaluation exercise is very important in that it provides a basis for discussion and helps the Department in the monitoring and course planning processes. 11.3 Informal Consultation The Department understands that students often experience difficulties with their studies. However it is important that you do not fall behind in your work. If you do find yourself experiencing difficulties you should discuss the problems with the subject lecturer, your year tutor or the course director. 12. SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES A number of scholarships and prizes have been donated to the Department. For details please see Appendix 7. 18 Appendix 1 REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING (BSc[Surv]) These regulations apply to students admitted to the First Year of study in and after the academic year 2007-2008 (See also General Regulations and Regulations for First Degree Curricula) Definitions Ar230 For the purpose of these regulations and the syllabuses for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying, unless the context otherwise requires: ‘Major’ means a combination of courses as specified in the regulations and syllabuses. ‘Minor’ means a combination of courses as specified in the regulations and syllabuses. Admission to the degree Ar231 To be eligible for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying, a candidate shall (a) (b) (c) comply with the General Regulations; comply with the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; and satisfy all the requirements of the curriculum in accordance with the regulations that follow and the syllabuses of the degree. Length of study Ar232 The curriculum shall normally require six semesters of full-time study, spreading over three academic years. Completion of the curriculum Ar233 (a) (b) To complete the curriculum a candidate shall satisfy the requirements prescribed in UG 3 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; follow instruction in the courses as prescribed under these regulations and complete satisfactorily all coursework requirements set as tests or as parts of any examination; and practical work to be undertaken as an integral part of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying; and satisfy the examiners at the First, Second and Final Examinations respectively in the First, Second and Final Year of the curriculum, with a total of 180 credits of courses, in the manner specified in these regulations and syllabuses. (c) 19 Ar234 Candidates admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Surveying degree are given an option to pursue a Major or Minor in accordance with the procedures described below: (a) (b) (c) (d) Major in Economics Major in Finance Minor in Economics Minor in Finance At the time of enrolment, candidates, if they so choose, shall indicate their selection of any Major or Minor. The list of courses and credits required for each of the Majors and Minors is set out in the syllabuses which must be read in conjunction with the regulations of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying. Each candidate is only allowed to complete a maximum of one Major or one Minor, which will be recorded on the transcript of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Surveying. A candidate’s enrolment in any course in a Major/Minor will be subject to the approval of the Head of the Department/Centre/School offering the course. Ar235 (a) The Examinations shall comprise one paper in each of the following core courses (totalling 150 credits): (i) First Examination to be taken in the First Year of study Surveying studio I (15 credits) Land and construction management I (6 credits) Construction I (6 credits) Construction II (6 credits) Land and construction economics I (6 credits) Property and construction law I (6 credits) (ii) Second Examination to be taken in the Second Year of study Surveying studio II (15 credits) Land and construction management II (6 credits) Construction III (6 credits) Construction IV (6 credits) Land and construction economics II (6 credits) Property and construction law II (6 credits) Research Methods (3 credits) (iii) Final Examination to be taken in the Final Year of study Surveying studio III (9 credits) Land and construction management III (6 credits) Land and construction management IV (6 credits) Dissertation (12 credits) Land and construction economics III (6 credits) Land and construction economics IV (6 credits) Property and construction law III (6 credits) Property and construction law IV (6 credits) 15 credits of electives for the First and Second Examinations respectively (ie. 30 credits in total), in the following manner: [First Examination] 3 credits in English language enhancement 3 credits in Chinese language enhancement 3 credits in information technology (Either obtaining a pass in an information technology proficiency test, or successful completion of a 3-unit course in information technology, or satisfying the information technology proficiency requirements as specified in the regulations and syllabuses governing the degree curricula. Refer to Regulations for First Degree Curricula UG3 (b).) (b) 20 [First or Second Examination] 3 credits in Science and Technology Studies for Non-Science candidates, or 3 credits in Humanities and Social Sciences Studies for Science and Engineering candidates 3 credits in Culture and Value Studies, or in an area of study offered outside the Bachelor of Science in Surveying degree, or in an area of study offered under Major/Minor in Economics/Finance herein. 15 credits in any electives (part or all of which can be taken to satisfy the requirements for a Major or Minor) (c) For candidates pursuing an approved Major or Minor, the respective requirements for credits in the Major or Minor of that candidate must be satisfied in the First, Second and Final Examinations as set out in the syllabuses which must be read in conjunction with these regulations. Ar236 Unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty, candidates shall normally take not less than 30 credits of approved courses in each semester, and where the candidate pursues a Major or Minor, the respective requirements for the credits in the Major or Minor as set out in these regulations and syllabuses must also be satisfied. Ar237 Candidates who have selected and been approved to take a Major/Minor but who fail to satisfy the credit requirements in the Major or Minor may still be conferred a Bachelor of Science in Surveying degree without Major or Minor, provided that they have satisfied the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Surveying degree as set out in these regulations and syllabuses. Ar238 Candidates shall not enter the Second, or Final Year of the curriculum until they have satisfied the examiners in all of the core courses of the preceding Examination. Selection of courses Ar239 Candidates shall select their courses in accordance with these regulations and the guidelines as specified in the syllabuses before the beginning of each semester. Such selection shall be subject to the approval of the Head of the Department of Real Estate and Construction. Changes to the selection of courses may be made during the first two weeks of each semester subject to the approval of the Head of the Department of Real Estate and Construction, and such changes shall not be reflected in the transcript. Requests for changes after the first two weeks of a semester shall normally be not considered, except with the approval of the Board of the Faculty, and candidates withdrawing from any course without permission shall be given an F grade. Assessment Ar240 Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses which they have registered for, and assessment may be conducted in any one or any combination of the following manners: written examinations or tests, written assignments or exercises, continuous assessment of performance, laboratory work, field work, research or project reports, or any other manner as determined by the examiners. Grades shall be awarded in accordance with UG5 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. 21 Grades Ar241 Courses which a candidate is given an F grade shall not be counted towards the degree, but shall be recorded on the transcript of the candidate. Ar242 Candidates may be required, in accordance with these regulations, by the Board of the Faculty to repeat a course or to follow another course as replacement, and/or to be re-assessed at a time specified by the Board. In such an event, the new grade obtained shall replace the previous grade in the calculation of the cumulative GPA, but both grades shall be recorded on the transcript. Ar243 Candidates shall not be permitted to repeat a course for which they have received a pass grade for upgrading purposes. Failure in examination Ar244 Candidates who have failed in any of the electives may be required to repeat the same course in the next semester or academic year for re-assessment, or to select another elective as replacement provided that they can satisfy the course selection requirements/combinations as stipulated under these regulations. Ar245 (a) (b) Candidates at the First Examination who have failed to satisfy the examiners in Surveying studio; or passed in Surveying studio but failed to satisfy the examiners in more than 12 credits of other core courses shall be recommended for discontinuation of studies under the provisions of General Regulation G12. Ar246 (a) (b) Candidates at the Second Examination who have failed to satisfy the examiners in Surveying studio; or passed in Surveying studio but failed to satisfy the examiners in more than 12 credits of other core courses shall be required to repeat all or any part of the Second Year and to present themselves for re-examination in the whole or part of the Second Examination in the following academic year. Ar247 (a) (b) Candidates at the Final Examination who have failed to satisfy the examiners in Surveying studio; or passed in Surveying studio but failed to satisfy the examiners in more than 15 credits of other core courses shall be required to repeat all or any part of the Final Year and to present themselves for re-examination in the whole or part of the Final Examination in the following academic year. 22 Ar248 Candidates who have passed in Surveying studio but failed to satisfy the examiners in not more than (a) (b) 12 credits of core courses at the First or Second Examinations; or 15 credits of core courses at the Final Examination may be permitted to present themselves for re-examination in the course(s) of failure before the commencement of the next academic year; and should they then fail to satisfy the examiners again, they shall be required to repeat all or any part of the curriculum preceding the Examination and to present themselves for re-examination in the whole or part of the Examination in the following academic year unless otherwise permitted by the Board of the Faculty. Ar249 Candidates who have failed to satisfy the examiners at any Examination of core courses in a repeated year shall be recommended for discontinuation of studies under the provisions of General Regulation G 12. Degree classification Ar250 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. The classification of honours shall be determined by the Board of the Faculty at its full discretion by taking into account the overall performance of the candidates and other relevant factors as appropriate. 23 SYLLABUSES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING (BSc[Surv]) FIRST YEAR RECO1001. Surveying studio I (15 credits) Surveying studio applies and integrates the subject matter of the lecture course through case studies, projects and coursework. This year is devoted to developing an appreciation and understanding of the land conversion process, the contribution of the subjects studied and the skills which surveyors bring to bear on the process. Field trips form an integral part of the course. RECO1004. Land and construction management I (6 credits) Introduction to the land conversion process and the administration and management of real estate and construction resources. Comparative land administration systems; land use policy; the development process. RECO1005. Construction I (6 credits) Functions of buildings, relationship of elements, properties of basic construction materials, structural concepts, the processes and techniques of constructing simple buildings in Hong Kong. RECO1006. Construction II (6 credits) Internal building components including doors, windows and finishes. Introduction to building services including design and installation of water supply, drainage and waste disposal. Electrical and mechanical service systems including electrical, lifts and escalators and fire service installations. RECO1009. Land and construction economics I (6 credits) Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of economics, including consumer demand, production, exchange, transaction costs and property rights and the application of these concepts and principles to the land conversion process and the built environment. Introduction to macro-economics and the influence of the macro-economy and external economic relations on the land conversion process and the built environment; including international trade and financial issues, government land and fiscal policies and regional economics. 24 RECO1010. Property and construction law I (6 credits) Legal framework of the HKSAR – The Basic Law. Doctrine of separation of powers. The HKSAR legal system. Law of contract. Law of torts. Land law – Land tenure in the HKSAR; co-ownership; mortgage; easement; covenants; leases including landlord and tenant; adverse possession; deed of mutual covenant and the management of multistorey buildings; land registration system. CREA1001. Practical Chinese language course for Real Estate and Construction students (3 credits) 建築學院(房地產及建設系)實用中文課程 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Practical Chinese Writing Skills 實用中文寫作技巧 (3 lectures) a. Pai-hua or literary Chinese 白話或文言 b. some characteristics of the Chinese language and communication skills 漢語特性和語文運用 c. modern Chinese usage 現代漢語基礎語法 Chinese Characters 漢字 (3 lectures) a. standardized form 規範漢字 b. simplified Chinese characters 簡體字 c. different scripts 異體字 Letter-writing 書信 (3 lectures) a. personal letters 私人書信 b. business letters 事務書信 c. official letters 公務書信 Office Documents 辦公室文書 (3 lectures) a. notices and announcements 啟事和通告 b. proposals 建議書 c. minutes and reports of meetings 會議文書 Chinese for Special Purposes (Real Estate and Construction) 專業中文 (6 lectures) a. real estate in Chinese culture 中國文化中之房地產 b. target-oriented writing: instructions, brochures, leaflets and reports 明書和報告的撰寫技巧 c. the language of real estate and construction journals 中文房屋規劃與建設期刊文字 d. the language of contracts and tenders 合同與標書文字 Presentation and Communication Techniques 表達與溝通技巧 (2 lectures) a. public speaking and speech writing 演講技巧及演講辭的撰寫 b. discussion and the art of persuasion 討論與說服技巧 ECEN1103. Communication skills for Real Estate students (3 credits) This course aims to help students to respond effectively to the demands on their communication skills made by the Surveying Studio tasks. Objectives include enabling students to give confident, well-organized oral presentations and raising awareness of effective writing techniques through project teamwork involving formal meetings and written reports. Students are also encouraged to expand and consolidate their linguistic competence, both in basic language skills as well as in the vocabulary related to their discipline. Assessment is wholly by coursework. 25 SECOND YEAR RECO2001. Surveying studio II (15 credits) Surveying Studio applies and integrates the subject matter of the lecture course through case studies and projects. 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. RECO2004. Land and construction management II (6 credits) Management techniques; decision theory; resource management. Financial management and accounting; analysis and interpretation of financial statements; financial planning and decision making. The management and administration of real estate investment assets. Construction pre-contract practice and project documentation; quality assurance in the construction process. RECO2005. Construction III (6 credits) Introduction to indoor air quality, thermal, visual and sonic environment. Daylighting, interior and exterior lighting systems design. Principles of ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Architectural acoustics and noise control. Introduction to energy management and construction information management. RECO2006. Construction IV (6 credits) The processes and techniques for the construction of complex buildings in Hong Kong. Structural appreciation, inspection and maintenance of building, performance of materials and components. Specific problems associated with civil engineering construction. RECO2009. Land and construction economics II (6 credits) The institutional framework within which real estate finance is allocated, including financial systems and institutions and the determination of interest rates, an introduction to capital markets, and the interactions between real estate finance, the urban economy and the urban land market. The economics of real estate and construction projects; design economics, project cost control, investment appraisal, development appraisal, and the role of the real estate and construction industry in the economy. RECO2010. Property and Construction Law II (6 credits) Construction contracts - Law relating to construction contracts. Standard forms. Law relating to development control - Building and Planning applications. Government leases: terms, modification and relevant legislation. Land resumption and compensation. RECO2011. Research Methods (3 credits) This module aims to develop the student’s abilities in the formulation of an appropriate research framework. Main issues include: literature search, qualitative and quantitative research approaches, experiment design, model building, data analysis and dissemination of results. 26 FINAL YEAR RECO3001. Surveying studio III (9 credits) 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. RECO3004. Land and construction management III (6 credits) Real estate resources and strategic level decision making in the private and public sectors; property asset and portfolio management. Agency and marketing. Facilities and maintenance management; planned maintenance; change of use, rehabilitation and conservation. RECO3005. Land and construction management IV (6 credits) Concepts and theories of management; enterprise versus project management; systems approach; planning and implementation; authority; responsibility. Management of the design and construction process; the role of the project manager. Procurement systems and contract strategy; post-contract administration; cost control during construction; final accounts. RECO3010. Dissertation (12 credits) A dissertation prepared under supervision on an approved topic. RECO3011. Land and construction economics III (6 credits) Socio-economic influences and the land conversion process; urbanisation and urbanism, urban land use and location decisions, the economics of development and redevelopment, the role of government, the political economy of real estate; sustainable development. RECO3012 Land and construction economics IV (6 credits) Selected advanced topics in real estate and construction economics including an introduction to the theory of econometric modelling, concepts in real estate and construction models; the structure of the real estate and construction industry; capital market theory in relation to real estate investment and the real estate markets. 27 RECO3013. Property and construction law III (6 credits) Legal environment for real estate investment in the HKSAR - Administrative Law. Business Association. Regulatory framework of banking. Regulatory framework of finance. Employment law. Revenue law. Law of surveying practice – Professional liabilities: liabilities in contract and tort; professional misconduct. Law of agency and estate agents: common law and Estate Agents Ordinance. RECO3014. Property and construction law IV (6 credits) Law relating to real estate development - Law of conveyancing in the HKSAR and China. Enforcement of government leases. Planning and building appeals. Alternative dispute resolution: primary and secondary dispute resolution; negotiation; conciliation; mediation; adjudication and arbitration. Law of arbitration including domestic and international arbitration. 28 Major/Minor in Economics/Finance Candidates admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Surveying may select to pursue a Major in Economics/Finance or Minor in Economics/Finance by satisfying the requirements in the First, Second and Final Examinations in the manner set out below: Major in Economics by taking and gaining not less than 12 credits of First Year courses and 48 credits of Second Year and Final Year courses with the following distribution: Course code Course First Year courses: 12 credits ECON1001 Introduction to economics I ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Second Year and Final Year courses: 48 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory, or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECON2102 Macroeconomics theory, or ECON2114 Macroeconomics analysis ECONxxxx Additional Second Year/Final Year courses FINAxxxx from List A below Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 36 60 Notes: 1. ECON1002 Introduction to economics II can be taken in the First Year or the Second Year. 2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. Major in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 18 credits of First Year level courses and 42 credits of Second Year and Final Year level courses with the following distribution: Course code Course First Year courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Second Year and Final Year courses: 42 credits ECON2101 Microeconomics theory or ECON2113 Microeconomics analysis FINA0301 Derivative securities FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Second Year/Final Year courses FINAxxxx from List B below Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 24 60 Notes: 1. It is advisable to take BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting in the First Year first semester and FINA1003 Corporate finance in the second semester. 2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the Second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. 3. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics. 29 Minor in Economics by taking and gaining not less than 36 credits of approved courses offered by the School of Economics and Finance with the following distribution: Course code Course First Year courses: 12 credits ECON1001 Introduction to economics I ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Second Year and Final Year courses: 24 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory, or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Second Year/Final Year courses FINAxxxx from List A below Total: Credits 6 6 6 18 36 Notes: 1. ECON1002 Introduction to economics II can be taken in the First Year or the Second Year. 2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the Second Year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. Minor in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 36 credits of approved courses offered by the School of Economics and Finance with the following distribution: Course code Course First Year courses: 18credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Second Year and Final Year courses: 18 credits FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Second Year/Final Year courses FINAxxxx from List B below Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 12 36 Notes: 1. It is advisable to take BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting in the First Year first semester and FINA1003 Corporate finance in the second semester. 2. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics. Lists A & B shall be read in conjunction with the syllabuses of the relevant courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. 30 List A Second Year and Final Year courses for Major/Minor in Economics Second Year courses (for minor in economics only) Course code Course title ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory or ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis Second Year or Final Year courses Course title Course code ECON0103 Economics of human resources ECON0104 Public finance ECON0106 Games and decisions ECON0107 History of economic thought ECON0109 Topics in macroeconomics ECON0204 The economics of finance ECON0205 Theories of investment ECON0206 Capital theory ECON0207 Monetary economics ECON0208 Economics of banking ECON0209 Finance and development ECON0210 Investment, technology, and economic growth ECON0301 Theory of international trade ECON0302 International finance ECON0401 Comparative economic systems ECON0402 Industrial organization ECON0403 The economics of property rights ECON0405 The economics of law ECON0406 The economy and the state ECON0501 Economic development ECON0503 Urban economics ECON0504 Transportation economics ECON0601 Economic development of China ECON0602 Foreign trade and investment in China ECON0603 The economic system of Hong Kong ECON0605 Economic history in China ECON0606 Current economic affairs ECON0701 Introductory econometrics ECON0702 Mathematical methods in economics ECON0703 Mathematical economics ECON0706 Uncertainty and information ECON0707 Economic forecasting ECON3108 Selected topics in price theory ECON3505 Project evaluation FINA0103 International banking Final Year courses Course code Course title ECON3801 Reading course ECON3802 Dissertation# # only open to students who have enrolled Major in Economics Credits 6 Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Credits 6 12 31 List B Second Year and Final Year courses for Major/Minor in Finance Second Year courses Course code Course title ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECON2102 Microeconomic theory or ECON2114 Microeconomic analysis Second Year or Final Year courses Course code Course title ECON0204 The economics of finance ECON0205 Theories of investment ECON0206 Capital theory ECON0207 Monetary economics ECON0208 Economics of banking ECON0209 Finance and development ECON0210 Investment, technology, and economic growth ECON0302 International finance ECON0602 Foreign trade and investment in China ECON0701 Introductory econometrics ECON0707 Economic forecasting ECON3505 Project evaluation FINA0102 Financial markets and institutions FINA0103 International banking FINA0104 Management of commercial banks FINA0105 International financial management FINA0106 Insurance: theory and practice FINA0301 Derivative securities FINA0302 Theories of corporate finance* FINA0303 Case studies in corporate finance FINA0401 Empirical finance FINA0402 Mathematical finance FINA0403 Financial engineering FINA0404 Financial modeling with EXCEL FINA0405 Interest rate models FINA0501 Asian financial institutions FINA0804 Fixed income securities FINA0805 Real estate finance FINA1001 Financial statement analysis FINA3806 Risk management FINA3807 Special topics in finance Final Year courses Course code Course title FINA3601 Reading course FINA3602 Dissertation# Credits 6 6 Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Credits 6 12 * # Only open to students admitted to First Year of study in 2004-05 and 2005-06. Only open to students who have enrolled Major in Finance 32 Appendix 2 Department of Real Estate and Construction The University of Hong Kong B.Sc.(Surveying) Guidelines on the Selection of a Major/Minor in Economics/Finance: 1. Major/minor studies require very strong commitment in both time and effort. Students should consider very carefully before they commit. BSc (Surveying) students may choose one of the followings at the start of their first academic year: a. b. c. d. 3. Major in Economics; Major in Finance; Minor in Economics; or Minor in Finance. 2. All students choosing a major/minor should enrol courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics from time to time. Detailed rules and arrangements are set out in this Student Handbook. Students who wish to add/drop major/minor courses after enrolment could only do so WITHIN the prescribed add/drop periods. Add/drop requests made after these periods will NOT be entertained. Failures in these courses will appear in transcripts when the student graduates. A student may NOT be recommended to proceed to study for a MAJOR or MINOR when he/she has not achieved cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above by the end of his/her year one studies. Besides, such recommendation is subject to the discretion of the Department of Real Estate and Construction. 4. 5. August 2007 33 Appendix 3 B.Sc. (Surveying) Course Structure 2007-2008 (effective from 2005-06 academic year) Course code Semester st nd 1 /2 / full year full yr full yr full yr full yr full yr full yr 1st 1st full yr full yr full yr full yr full yr full yr 2nd full yr full yr full yr full yr 2nd 1st 1st 2nd Exam InterDec / May Credits faculty / no Elective written no written May May May May May Dec no written no written May May May May May No written no written May May no written May May May May 15 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 15 6 6 6 6 6 3 9 6 6 12 6 6 6 6 N Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Quota for Teaching Load other degree Dept % students 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C Chinese Eng Cen RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C RE&C 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Course Name Year RECO 1001 Surveying studio I RECO 1004 Land and construction management I RECO 1005 Construction I RECO 1006 Construction II RECO 1009 Land and construction economics I RECO 1010 Property and construction law I CREA 1001 Practical Chinese language course for Real Estate and Construction students 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ECEN 1103 Communication skills for Real Estate RECO 2001 Surveying studio II RECO 2004 Land and construction management II RECO 2005 Construction III RECO 2006 Construction IV RECO 2009 Land and construction economics II RECO 2010 Property and construction law II RECO 2011 Research Methods RECO 3001 Surveying studio III RECO 3004 Land and construction management III RECO 3005 Land and construction management IV RECO 3010 Dissertation RECO 3011 Land and construction economics III RECO 3012 Land and construction economics IV RECO 3013 Property and construction law III RECO 3014 Property and construction law IV 34 Appendix 4 Dates of Semesters – Academic Year 2007 - 2008 First Semester: First Day of Teaching Last Day of Teaching Assessment Period 03.09.2007 (Mon) 01.12.2007 (Sat) 10.12.2007 (Mon) – 22.12.2007 (Sat) Second Semester: First Day of Teaching Classes suspension Period for the Lunar New Year Last Day of Teaching Assessment Period 14.01.2008 (Mon) 07.02.2008 (Thur) – 12.02.2008 (Tue) 26.04.2008 (Sat) 05.05.2008 (Mon) – 24.05.2008 (Sat) (Note: No reading week in the First and Second Semesters) 35 Appendix 5(a) Department of Real Estate & Construction The University of Hong Kong B.Sc.(Surveying) Course - Time-Table : 2007/2008 FIRST SEMESTER TIME 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 YEAR 1 Construction I (RECO1005) (SWP) LE9 Practical Chinese Language Course (CREA1001) KKLG101 YEAR 2 Land & Construction Management II (RECO2004) (SMR / EMH / RFF) K526 Property & Construction Law II (RECO2010) (DJY) KKLG103 - Draft 03.09.2007 – 01.12.2007 YEAR 3 Property & Construction Law III (RECO3013) (BH) LE7 M O N D A Y Land & Const. Mgmt. III & IV (RECO3004/5) (SMR / AMML / EMH) K526 - Surveying Studio I (RECO1001) Introduction to Economics I (ECON1001H)* Construction I (RECO1005) (SWP) KKLG103 Land & Construction Management I (RECO1004) (EMH / LHL / DJY) KKLG103 Introduction to Accounting (BUSI1002F)* Microeconomic Theory (ECON2101)* Investments (FINA2802C)* Surveying Studio III (RECO3001) Property & Construction Law III (RECO3013) (BH) LE7 T U E S D A Y Land & Const. Mgmt. III & IV (RECO3004/5) Land & Construction Economics II (RECO2009) (FP / RFF) K230 Surveying Studio II (RECO2001) (SMR / AMML / EMH) K526 Surveying Studio I (RECO1001) Macroeconomics Analysis (ECON2114)* Introduction to Accounting (BUSI1002C)* Construction II (RECO1006) (EY) KKLG103 Land & Construction Economics I (RECO1009) (WCL) KKLG109 Land & Construction Management II (RECO2004) (SMR / EMH / RFF) K526 Construction IV (RECO2006) (SWP) K526 - W E D N E S D A Y - - Surveying Studio III (RECO3001) Land & Construction Management I (RECO1004) (EMH / LHL / DJY) KKLG103 Introduction to Accounting (BUSI100F)* (SWP) Communication Skills for Real Estate Students (ECEN1103-A: KK501A: OLB135 , ECEN1103-B: KK808, ECEN1103-C: LRC) (the above venue are for 06.09.07 only) Introduction to Accounting (BUSI1002C)* (4.00 – 5.50 pm) Property & Construction Law I (RECO1010) (BH) K526 Investments (FINA2802C)* Surveying Studio II (RECO2001) Construction IV (RECO2006) KKLG104 Land & Const. Mgmt. III & IV (RECO3004/5) (SMR / AMML / EMH) K526 Land and Const. Economics IV (RECO3012) (KWC /FP) K526 T H U R S D A Y Macroeconomics Analysis (ECON2114)* Land & Construction Economics II (RECO2009) (FP / RFF) K230 Property & Construction Law II (RECO2010) (DJY) KKLG103 Microeconomic Theory (ECON2101)* Land and Const. Economics I IV (RECO3012) (KWC / FP ) K526 F R I D A Y Construction II (RECO1006) (EY) LE1 Land & Construction Economics I (RECO1009) (WCL) 807 Introduction to Economics I (ECON1001H)* * Course for Major/Minor in Economics/Finance (Classroom: please refer to the offering School/Department) AMML = Dr. Anita Liu BH = Dr. Berry Hsu DJY = Mr. David Yates EMH = Ms. E.M. Hastings FP = Dr. Frederik Pretorius KCW = Dr. K.C. Wong KW = Dr. Kelvin S.K. Wong KWC = Professor K.W. Chau LHL = Dr. L.H. Li RFF = Professor Richard Fellows SMR = Professor Steve Rowlinson SWP = Dr. S.W. Poon WCL = Professor Lawrence W.C. Lai A = Main Bldg. si/06.09.07 K = Knowles Bldg. KK = K.K. Leung Bldg. LE = Library Extension Bldg. TS = T.T. Tsui Bldg. 36 Appendix 5(b) Department of Real Estate & Construction The University of Hong Kong B.Sc.(Surveying) Course - Time-Table : 2007/2008 SECOND SEMESTER TIME 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 8.309.25 9.3010.25 10.4011.35 11.4012.35 2.002.55 3.003.55 4.004.55 YEAR 1 Construction I (RECO1005) (SWP) (1) Introduction to Economics II (ECON1002F)* (2) Corporate Finance (FINA1003H)* YEAR 2 Land & Construction Management II (RECO2004) (RFF / DJY) Property & Construction Law II (RECO2010) (WCL / HFL)Surveying Studio I (RECO1001) (1) Macroeconomic Theory (ECON2102)* Surveying Studio I (RECO1001) (2) Derivative (FINA0301D)* Land & Construction Management I (RECO1004) (LHL / DCWH / CTC / EMH) Land & Construction Economics I (RECO1009) (KCW) Construction III (RECO2005) (FFN) Land & Construction Economics II (RECO2009) (RFF / LHL) Surveying Studio III (RECO3001) Draft 14.01.2008 – 26.04.2008 YEAR 3 Property & Const. Law IV (RECO3014) (WCL / DCWH / HFL) Land & Const. Mgmt. III & IV (RECO3004/5) (DJY / EY) M O N D A Y Property & Construction Law IV (RECO3014) (WCL / DCWH / HFL) Land & Const. Mgmt. III & IV (RECO3004/5) (DJY / EY) - T U E S D A Y Surveying Studio II (RECO2001) Surveying Studio I (RECO1001) Construction II (RECO1006) (EY) (1) Introduction to Economics II (ECON1002F)* (2) Corporate Finance (FINA1003H)* Land & Construction Management I (RECO1004) (LHL / DCWH / CTC / EMH) Land & Construction Management II (RECO2004) (RFF / DJY) Construction IV (RECO2006) (EY / SWP) Property & Construction Law IV (RECO3014) (WCL / DCWH / HFL) Land and Const. Economics III (RECO3011) (KCW / WCL) - W E D N E S D A Y Surveying Studio III (RECO3001) T H U R S D A Y Property & Construction Law I (RECO1010) (HFL) Construction I (RECO1005) (SWP) Land & Construction Economics I (RECO1009) (KCW) Construction IV (RECO2006) (EY / SWP) Construction III (RECO2005) (FFN) Research Methods (RECO2011) Land and Const. Economics III (RECO3011) (KCW / WCL) Land & Const. Mgmt. III & IV (RECO3004/5) (DJY / EY) - Property & Construction Law I (RECO1010) (HFL) Construction II (RECO1006) (EY) Land & Construction Economics II (RECO2009) (RFF / LHL) Property & Construction Law II (RECO2010) (WCL / HFL) Macroeconomic Theory (ECON2102)* Derivative (FINA0301D)* - - F R I D A Y Land and Const. Economics III & IV (RECO3011) (KCW / WCL ) (Classes Suspension Period for Lunar New Year – 07.02.2008 – 12.02.2008) * Core course for Major/Minor in Economics/Finance (Classroom: please refer to the offering School/Department) DCWH = Dr. Daniel C.W. Ho DJY = Mr. David Yates EMH = Ms. E.M. Hastings EY = Dr. Edward C.Y. Yiu FFN – Dr. F.F. Ng FP = Dr. Frederik Pretorius KCW = Dr. K.C. Wong KW = Dr. Kelvin S.K. Wong LHL = Dr. L.H. Li RFF = Professor Richard Fellows SWP = Dr. S.W. Poon WCL = Professor Lawrence W.C. Lai K = Knowles Bldg. si/27.08.07 KK = K.K. Leung Bldg. LE = Library Extension Bldg. TS = T.T. Tsui Bldg. 52 37 Appendix 6 Course Administration: 2007-2008 Position Head of Department: Deputy Head of Department: Course Director: Year/Surveying Studio Tutors: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Subject Leaders: Construction Land and Construction Economics Property and Construction Law Land and Construction Management Surveying Studio Co-ordinator Academic Staff Dr. Daniel C.W. Ho Dr. Anita M.M. Liu Dr. K.C. Wong E-Mail danielho@hkucc.hku.hk ammliu@hkucc.hku.hk wongkc@hkusua.hku.hk Dr. S.K. Wong Mr. H.F. Leung Mr. K.G. McKinnell skwongb@hkusua.hku.hk hfleung@hkucc.hku.hk kgmckinn@hkucc.hku.hk Dr. S.W. Poon Professor K.W. Chau Mr. H.F. Leung Professor S.M. Rowlinson Dr. S.K. Wong swpoon@hkucc.hku.hk hrrbckw@hkucc.hku.hk hfleung@hkucc.hku.hk hrecsmr@hkucc.hku.hk skwongb@hkusua.hku.hk 38 Appendix 7 Scholarships and Prizes Chun Wo Foundation Scholarship Requirements: Yr. 2 student (local or non-local students); academic merit; yearly G.P.A. of 3.20 or above is required Prize: HK$10,000 to each student Formica Scholarship Requirements: Yr. 3 student;; other qualities such as personality, leadership and sense of responsibility will also be taken account Prize: HK$6,000 Francis Lau Scholarship: - Local Students (3 Scholarships) Requirements: Yr. 1 student; on the basis of academic merit as shown in the respective examinations; Yr. 2 student; on the basis of academic merit as shown in the respective examinations; Yr. 3 student; on the basis of academic merit as shown in the respective examinations. Prize: HK$10,000 to each student - Mainland Students (1 Scholarship) Requirements: Yr. 1 student from Mainland on the basis of academic merit as shown in his/her application for admission to the B.Sc. in Surveying programme. (In the event were there is no eligible student from Mainland, the award shall be made to 1 or 2 local student(s), on the basis of academic merit as shown in his/her application for admission to the B.Sc. in Surveying programme.) Prize: HK$20,000 to 1 local student or HK$10,000 each to 2 local students RICS (Hong Kong) Scholarship (2 Scholarship) Requirements: Local Yr. 2 students (2 scholarships); best overall results in the Second Examination Prize: HK$5,000 each 39 Chan Kai Ming Prize Requirements: Yr. 1 student; best in Land and Construction Economics Prize: HK$700.00 Gammon Construction Limited Prize in Building Technology in Surveying Requirements: Yr. 2 student; best results in Construction Technology Prize: Book prize not exceed HK$450.00 (in the general field of building technology) Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administration Prizes – 3 prizes Requirements: Yr. 1 student; best overall performance in the Land and Construction Management; Yr. 2 student; best overall performance in the Land and Construction Management; Yr. 3 student; best overall performance in the Land & Construction Management Prize: Yr. 1 & 2 students, the prize will be of HK$5,000 each; Yr. 3 student, the prize will be of HK$10,000 Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Prize Requirements: Best Yr. 1 student entering Yr. 2; best result in the First Exam. Prize: HK$3,000. Hong Kong University Alumni Prize Requirements: Yr. 2 student; best academic merit, participation in sports and other extra-curricular activities, leadership qualities and personality (*One prize shall be awarded to each of the Faculty.) Prize: A medal Levett and Bailey Prize Requirements: Yr. 3 student; best result in Final year Prize: A book prize not exceeding HK$1,000 (in the general field of quantity Surveying) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Prize Requirements: Best student in any year, with academic merit and interest in extracurricular activities Prize: A book voucher of £40 The University of Hong Kong Surveying Alumni Association Prize Requirements: Yr. 3 student; highest mark in dissertation Prize: HK$1,000 40