Programmes

Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering

Programme	Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering 理學副學士(屋宇裝備工程學)
Award Title	Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering 理學副學士(屋宇裝備工程學)
Offering Academic Unit	Division of Building Science and Technology
Mode of Study	Full-time

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

Normal Period of Study

2 years

Maximum Period of Study

4 years

Credit Units Required for Graduation

69 - 72 credit units

Programme Aims

The Associate of Science in Building Services Engineering programme aims to produce graduates to possess:

Specialist and content-based knowledge and skills related to building services engineering professionals to enable them to work as a competent associate professional in the construction and real estate industry; and
Intellectual abilities and transferable skills to apply skills and strategies in learning, to deal with problems creatively, to communicate, interact and work well with people, and to operate across discipline and professional boundaries.

The graduates are expected to have a broad-based academic foundation and practical skills in building services engineering to enter into an international workplace or to continue education in local and overseas universities.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

A. Subject Specific Knowledge

Consider environmental and energy conservation issues related to building services systems;
Apply information technology for building services engineering design, production and communication;
Utilise standard computer-aided design software for carrying out building services system design; and
Explain health and safety procedures related to building services engineering.

B. Practical Professional Skills

Undertake basic design and installation of typical heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems;
Undertake basic design and installation of typical electrical power distribution systems, vertical Transportation systems and extra low-voltage systems;
Undertake basic design and installation of typical plumbing and drainage systems; and
Undertake basic design and installation of typical fire services systems.

C. Intellectual and Transferable Skills

Reflect on the ethical and social responsibilities required of professional citizens in a global society;
Apply multi-disciplinary critical thinking skills to solve problems and create new ideas;
Apply effective communication, language, numerical and IT skills to a variety of professional settings;
Relate cultural awareness to collaborate effectively in a broad range of teamwork situations; and
Generate a positive and flexible approach to lifelong learning and employability.

Programme RequirementsCatalogue Term : Semester A 2021/22

1. Chinese Language (0 - 3 credit units)

(a) For students who possess Level 3 or below in HKDSE Chinese Language, or Grade E or below in HKAS Level Chinese Language and Culture (or equivalent):

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
CHIN1001	University Chinese I	3

(b) For students who possess Level 4 or above in HKDSE Chinese Language, or Grade D or above in HKAS Level Chinese Language and Culture (or equivalent):

Students are not required to study the University Chinese Course.

2. English Language (6 credit units)

(a) For students who possess Level 2 or below in HKDSE English Language, or below Grade E in HKAS Level Use of English (or equivalent):

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
LC0009	English Foundation Course for Associate Degree Students	0
LC1002	English Enhancement Course for Associate Degree Students I	3
LC1003	English Enhancement Course for Associate Degree Students II	3

(b) For students who possess Level 3 in HKDSE English Language, or Grade E in HKAS Level Use of English (or equivalent):

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
LC1002	English Enhancement Course for Associate Degree Students I	3
LC1003	English Enhancement Course for Associate Degree Students II	3

(c) For students who possess Level 4 or above in HKDSE English Language, or Grade D or above in HKAS Level Use of English (or equivalent):

Students are not required to study the English Enhancement Courses for Associate Degree Students. However, students are required to complete 6 credit units of courses in the English and Chinese course list approved by the University.

3. Gateway Education (6 credit units)

Two Gateway Education (GE) courses from different areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organizations
Area 3: Science and Technology

4. Programme Core Courses (57 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
BST12624	Science for Human Comfort	3
BST12315	Technology for Living Environment	3
BST12781	Building Communication	3
BST12511	Thermal Science	3
BST12512	Fluid Science	3
BST12513	Building Electrical Science	3
BST12541	Piped Services	3
BST12591	Technical Practice	3
MA0101	Basic Engineering Mathematics I	3
MA0102	Basic Engineering Mathematics II	3
BST22551	Electrical Services 1	3
BST22552	Electrical Services 2	3
BST22531	HVAC Services 1	3
BST22532	HVAC Services 2	3
BST22542	Fire Services	3
BST20584	Advanced Building Services Systems and Management	3
BST22571	Building Services Laboratory	3
BST22583	Building Services Design Project	6

Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).