Calendar 2006–07

296 Part 3 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies Second Year 1. Thesis Project I 2. Thesis Project II 3. Architectural Theory and Criticism MSc Programme in Sustainable and Environmental Design (Full-time and Part-time) The programme is designed for architects, engineers, surveyors and professionals of the construction industry. Students are expected to bring live projects to the programme for focused study and discussion. The programme will be based on a number of newly formulated lecture courses. Cutting edge research and technology will be put into practice through design projects. Students will learn to conduct an original and focused study through the production of a written dissertation. Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to implement what they have learned to improve the environmental design of buildings in Hong Kong. They will have a better understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable and environmental design and how these can be achieved in Hong Kong. Courses Offered (A) Full-time (one year) 1. Dissertation 2. Bioclimatic Building Design 3. Daylighting and Lighting Design 4. Life Cycle Costing and Assessment — Buildability and Embody Energy 5. Environmental Design Project/Independent Studies 6. Topical Study I — Building and Urban Acoustics 7. Topical Study II — Selective Environment (Case Studies) 8. Topical Study III — Green and Sustainable Development (B) Part-time (two years) First Year 1. Bioclimatic Building Design 2. Daylighting and Lighting Design 3. Life Cycle Costing and Assessment — Buildability and Embody Energy 4. Environmental Design Project/Independent Studies Second Year 1. Environmental Design Project/Independent Studies 2. Dissertation 3. Topical Study I in Environmental and Sustainable Design 4. Topical Study II in Environmental and Sustainable Design 5. Topical Study III in Environmental and Sustainable Design Division of Communication PhD Programme Fields of Specialization 1. International Communication 2. Political Communication 3. Public Opinion