According to the decisions made by the Training Committee of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) regarding the graduates of the following degree programmes offered by the University of Macau for registration onto Scheme “A”:
1. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Full Time)
| Discipline | Eligibility | Conditions | Applicability |
| Building | Eligible subject to condition(s) | Please refer to the “Admission Requirements for the Building Discipline from the following link for the top-up requirements to be fulfilled before applying to the class of Member in Building Discipline. (link) |
From 2011 Intake Up to 2019 Intake |
| Eligible | N/A | From 2020 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
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| Civil | Eligible | N/A | From 2011 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
| Geotechnical | Eligible subject to condition(s) | This programme is eligible for Scheme “A” in Geotechnical (GEL) Discipline on condition that the graduates must have completed one of the following: (i) “CIVL 4010 (CEEB 456) – Earth Retaining Systems”, (ii) “CIVL 4011 (CEEB 457) – Application of Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering”, or (iii) a project* involving geotechnical design. * Project details such as the topic and abstract should be submitted with the trainee registration (Form TD2). Each case shall be referred to the Panel for final review and decision. |
From 2011 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
| Logistics & Transportation Engineering | Eligible subject to condition(s) | This programme is eligible for Scheme “A” in Logistics & Transportation Engineering (LTE) Discipline on condition that the graduates must have completed: (1) “CIVL4019 (CEEB 465) – Traffic Engineering”, and (2) “CIVL 4020 (CEEB 466) – Transportation Planning and Public Transport System”. |
From 2011 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
| Structural | Eligible | N/A | From 2020 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
2. Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Full Time)
| Discipline | Eligibility | Conditions | Applicability |
| Control, Automation & Instrumentation | Eligible | This programme is eligible for Scheme “A” in Control, Automation & Instrumentation (CAI) Discipline on condition that the graduates have completed the Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective Courses (total 27 Credits) from the list of Appendix I | From 2011 Intake Up to 2019 Intake |
| Eligible | N/A | From 2020 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
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| Electrical | Eligible subject to condition(s) | This programme is eligible for Scheme “A” in Electrical (ELL) Discipline on condition that the graduates have completed: (1) an electrical engineering related project* comprising not less than 200 project work hours (declaration by students is required), and (2) “Engineering in Society” with not less than 30 contact hours * Project details such as the topic and abstract should be submitted with the trainee registration (Form TD2). Each case shall be referred to the Panel for final review and decision. |
From 2011 Intake Up to 2019 Intake |
| Eligible subject to condition(s) | This programme is eligible for Scheme “A” in Electrical (ELL) Discipline on condition that the graduates have completed: (1) an electrical engineering related project* comprising not less than 200 project work hours (declaration by students is required), and (2) at least one course from each of the following Groups: Group I: “ECEN4006 (ECEB 454) – Renewable Energy Conversion”, “ECEN 4007” (ECEB 455) – Power System Design and Implementation”; and Group II : “ECEN 3007 (ECEB354) – Power Electronics”, “ECEN 3010 (ECEB 357) – Power Electronics Design and Implementation”, “ECEN 3011 (ECEB 358) – Electric Drive” * Project details such as the topic and abstract should be submitted with the trainee registration (Form TD2). Each case shall be referred to the Panel for final review and decision. |
From 2020 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
3. Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering (Full Time)
| Discipline | Eligibility | Conditions | Applicability |
| Building Service | Eligible | Please refer to the Appendix II “Admission Requirements for the Building Services Discipline” (Normal Route) to be fulfilled before applying to the class of Member in Building Services Discipline. | From 2011 Intake Up to 2019 Intake |
| N/A | N/A | Further approval is in progress. | |
| Mechanical | Eligible | N/A | From 2011 Intake Up to 2024 Intake |
Appendix I
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Full Time)
Condition: The students MUST select the Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective Courses (total 27 Credits) from the below list.
| Codes | Courses | Credits |
| ECEB250 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| ECEB251 | Numerical Method and Computation | 3 |
| ECEB252 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ECEB253 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ECEB255 | Semiconductor Device Physics | 3 |
| ECEB256 | Computer Systems and Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| ECEB257 | Introduction to Electro-robot Design | 3 |
| ECEB258 | Internship | 3 |
| ECEB259 | Internship I | 1.5 |
| ECEB260 | Internship II | 1.5 |
| ECEB450 | Digital Control | 3 |
| ECEB451 | Special Topic in ECE | 3 |
| ECEB350 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| ECEB352 | Biomedical Electronics | 3 |
| ECEB353 | Introduction to Biomedical Signal Analysis | 3 |
| ECEB452 | Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ECEB453 | Introduction to Biomedical Imaging | 3 |
| ECEB354 | Power Electronics | 3 |
| ECEB355 | Power Systems Analysis | 3 |
| ECEB356 | Power Quality and Energy Saving | 3 |
| ECEB357 | Power Electronics Design and Implementation | 3 |
| ECEB358 | Electric Drive | 3 |
| ECEB364 | Advanced Topics in Analog & Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit Design | 3 |
| ECEB365 | Introduction to Data Converters | 3 |
| ECEB366 | Introduction to Radio-frequency Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| ECEB368 | Analog Integrated Circuit Design | 3 |
| ECEB359 | Principles of Communication Systems | 3 |
| ECEB360 | RF and Microwave Techniques for Wireless Systems | 3 |
| ECEB361 | Antenna Theory and Applications in Wireless Communications | 3 |
| ECEB362 | Cellular Communication Network design and Optimization | 3 |
| ECEB363 | Introduction to Wireless Technology for Digital Game | 3 |
| ECEB457 | Introduction to Wireless Sensing Network | 3 |
| ECEB458 | Microwave and Millimeter Wave System Design | 3 |
Appendix II
Admission Requirements for the Building Services Discipline
(Normal Route)
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Building Services Engineering Modules for
Supplementary Study and Continuous Professional Development
To Satisfy Admission Requirements of
Building Services Discipline
I. |
General Academic Requirements |
| (i) | a recognized Bachelor degree in building services engineering, or |
| (ii) | a recognized Bachelor degree in mechanical / electrical engineering plus a master degree (or postgraduate diploma) in Building Services Engineering; or |
| (iii) | EC Part II with building services subjects (phased out since 2002); or |
| (iv) | a recognized Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, plus top-up as detailed hereinafter; or |
| (v) | EC Graduate Diploma (or previously EC Part II) with mechanical or electrical engineering subjects, plus top-up as detailed hereinafter; or |
| (vi) | BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire, plus top-up as detailed hereinafter before 1999 intake. |
| (vii) | BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering plus MSc in Fire Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire plus top-up (details please refer to Section III attached) from 1999 intake or after. |
Qualifications of (i) to (iii) fully satisfy the academic requirement for the BS Discipline. Requirements for candidates with qualifications of (iv)/(v) and (vi)/(vii) are detailed in sections II and III respectively.
II. |
Top Up Requirements of Qualifications of (iv) and (v) |
The above categories of (iv) and (v) are for candidates who are working in the BSE field and are interested in the BS Discipline of HKIE, but not academically eligible for member admission and are required to have two extra years (on top of the normal minimum requirements of either 4 years for Scheme A route or six year combined training/experience) of work experience in BSE for fulfilling the requirement for Member in the BS Discipline. This 2-year extra requirement, however, may be waived by studying BSE-oriented subjects at first degree or higher degree level.
Many candidates of category (iv) or (v) seek for top up study of BSE-oriented subjects to enable them to become MHKIE in BS Discipline earlier than otherwise. Such subjects can be studied in the local universities. A list of modules (subjects) at Bachelor degree or higher degree level in the context of building services engineering is provided herewith at Section V. This list of modules is also relevant to those seeking for continuous professional development in areas of building services engineering.
For candidates through Formal Training route (Scheme A) or General Experience route, responsible experience toward Corporate Membership would only be counted after top-up requirements being fulfilled.
To waive the requirement of two extra years of work experience for non-BSE graduates to become MHKIE (BS Discipline), it is required to study and pass two modules, each of coverage similar to those shown on the list and of class contact not less than 30 hours. The modules are classified as A, B or C as given in Section V. Candidates with a degree in mechanical engineering should study modules of Group A or Group C. Candidates with a degree in electrical engineering should study modules of Group A or Group B.
III. |
Top Up Requirements for Qualifications of (vi) and (vii) |
Graduates of the BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering awarded by the University of Central Lancashire before 1999 intake are required to top up with the following in order to enter the BS Discipline:
| (i) | A MSc degree (or postgraduate diploma) in Building Services Engineering, or |
| (ii) | One module each on HVAC and Building Electrical Systems at degree level with each module having not less than 30 teaching hours. Currently, BC4753 Electrical Services I and BC4763 HVAC Engineering Elective I offered by SCOPE of City University of Hong Kong are considered to have appropriate contents in meeting these requirements. |
Graduates of the BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering plus MSc in Fire Engineering awarded by the University of Central Lancashire from 1999 intake or after are required to top up with the following in order to enter the BS Discipline:
| (i) | A MSc degree (or postgraduate diploma) in Building Services Engineering, or |
| (ii) | One module each on HVAC and Building Electrical Systems at degree level with each module having not less than 30 teaching hours. Currently, BC4753 Electrical Services I and BC4763 HVAC Engineering Elective I offered by SCOPE of City University of Hong Kong are considered to have appropriate contents in meeting these requirements. |
For candidates through Formal Training route (Scheme A) the top-up must be completed during the training period and prior to commencement of responsible experience. For candidates through General Experience route the top-up must be completed prior to the commencement of the six-year requirement on combined training/responsible experience. For candidate who has sufficient pre-graduation building services experience, the Building Services Discipline Advisory Panel may consider to approve the candidate on individual merits to complete the top-up during the training period and prior to commencement of responsible experience for satisfying the Membership requirements.
IV. |
Opportunities for Study of BSE Programmes |
Moreover, there are candidates who do not have a degree qualification yet, or their degree awards are not recognized by the HKIE. These candidates may wish to pursue a first degree or MSc degree in BSE in local universities. The followings are opportunities of study:
| 1. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
| Mode of study: | Full-time / sandwich | |
| Normal period of study: | 3 years / 4 years | |
| Accreditation: | Full accreditation by HKIE (for BS Discipline) | |
| 2. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
| Mode of study: | Part-time [Entry requirement: HD or HC] | |
| Normal period of study: | 4 years | |
| Accreditation: | Full accreditation by HKIE (for BS Discipline) | |
| 3. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | City University of Hong Kong | |
| Mode of study: | Part-time [Entry requirement: HD or HC] | |
| Normal period of study: | 3 ⅓ years | |
| Accreditation: | Full accreditation by HKIE (for BS Discipline) | |
| 4. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | City University of Hong Kong | |
| Mode of study: | Full-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 3 years | |
| Accreditation: | Full accreditation by HKIE (for BS Discipline) | |
| 5. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (Building Services Stream) |
| University: | The HK University of Science and Technology | |
| Mode of study: | Full-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 3 years | |
| Accreditation: | Full accreditation by HKIE (for mechanical engineering discipline) | |
| 6. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | The University of Hong Kong | |
| Mode of study: | Full-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 3 years | |
| Accreditation: | In the process of seeking full accreditation from HKIE (for BS Discipline) | |
| 7. | Programme: | BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
| Mode of study: | Full-time [Entry requirement: HD or HC] | |
| Normal period of study: | 2 years | |
| Accreditation: | In the process of seeking full accreditation from HKIE (for BS Discipline) | |
| 8. | Programme: | MSc / PgD in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
| Mode of study: | Part-time / Full-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 2 to 3 years / 1 year | |
| 9. | Programme: | MSc in Building Services Engineering |
| University: | The University of Hong Kong | |
| Mode of study: | Part-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 2 to 3 years | |
| 10. | Programme: | MSc / PgD in Fire and Safety Engineering |
| University: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
| Mode of study: | Part-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 2 to 3 years | |
| 11. | Programme: | MSc in Intelligent Building Technology and Management |
| University: | The HK University of Science and Technology | |
| Mode of study: | Part-time | |
| Normal period of study: | 2 years |
V. |
List of Modules (Subjects) for Top Up or CPD in BSE |
This list of BSE-oriented modules (subjects) is intended to provide information and guidance to candidates seeking for top-up to satisfy academic requirement for Member of the HKIE BS Discipline described in SectionⅡabove. It is also relevant to those seeking for continuous professional development in areas of building services engineering.
These modules are offered in the universities in Hong Kong, and available to candidates on part-time study basis. Application for study of modules should be made through the corresponding departments and universities, and are subject to limit on the number of enrollment. As the modules are subjected to changes from year to year, those interested are advised to approach the relevant universities for latest information.
The list summarizes information on the name of modules, pre-requisites, contact hours, brief syllabus, subject level (BSc/BEng or MSc), and the department and university offering those modules, including:
| a) | Modules offered by the Department of Building & Construction, City University of Hong Kong; |
| b) | Modules offered by the Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; |
| c) | Engineering Council (UK) Graduate Diploma examination, BSE-oriented paper |
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building & Construction, City University of Hong Kong:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BC 3752 Electrical Services |
C | Basic Electrical Sciences and Services | 42 | Elevator technology; Fundamental elevator traffic design; Power quality problems; Electromagnetic compatibility and interference; Essential supply; Open-loop and closed loop control; Lighting protection | BEng |
| BC 3762 HVAC Engineering |
B | Basic Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics | 42 | Air conditioning systems; Ventilation Systems; Space Heating Systems; Automatic control; Commissioning, operation and maintenance; Introduction to HVAC&R analysis | BEng |
| BC 3772 Fire Engineering and Plumbing Services |
B | Basic Fire Science and Plumbing | 42 | Transient flow analysis; Sewage and refuge disposal; Engineering options; Piped gases; Fully hydraulic calculations and analyses; Introduction to fire modeling | BEng |
| BC 4753 Electrical Services ElectiveⅠ |
C | Basic Electrical Sciences and Services | 42 | Electromagnetic environment; Causes and impacts of electric power harmonics; Crosstalk; HV and LV distribution system; Protection, load flow; Electrical insulators; High voltage equipment; Emergency generator design, UPS | BEng |
| BC 4763 HVAC Engineering ElectiveⅠ |
B | Basic Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics | 42 | Thermal environment; Air quality; Energy conservation measures; Energy codes; Noise and vibration control | BEng |
| BC 4773 Fire Engineering ElectiveⅠ |
B | Basic Fire Science and Plumbing | 42 | Fire processes; Thermochemistry; Premixed and diffusion flames; Thermal decomposition; Combustion; Compartmental fires, Building fire modeling | BEng |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building & Construction, City University of Hong Kong:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BC 4754 Electrical Services Elective II |
C | BC 0701 | 42 | Photometry and radiometry; Human factors; Interior lighting design; Daylighting; Computer aided lighting design; Case studies; New topics of research in illumination engineering | BEng |
| BC 4764 HVAC Engineering Elective II |
B | BC 0702 | 42 | Thermal equipment performance; Direct contact heat and mass transfer; Component modeling and simulation; Performance analysis and optimisation of environmental plant systems | BEng |
| BC 4774 Fire Engineering Elective II |
B | BC 0703 | 42 | Critical appraisal in current technology developments; Performance based fire codes; Performance based codes for fire engineering systems |
BEng |
| BC 4755 Building Electronics Elective I |
C | Basic Electronics | 42 | Programmable logic controllers; PID control; Adaptive and self-tuning control; Intelligent buildings; Building automation systems; Integrating technologies; Software packages in BAS; Condition based maintenance | BEng |
| BC 4756 Vertical Transportation Elective I |
C | Basic Electrical, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering |
42 | Statutory regulations; Safety and maintenance; Mechanical and structural components; Computer aided lift design; Automatic car control; Computer based group supervisory control; Computer simulation of lift systems | BEng |
Please note that the modules codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building & Construction, City University of Hong Kong:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BC 4757 Building Electronics Electives II |
C | BC 0901 | 42 | Basic network architecture and local area networks; Distributed systems; Layered protocols; BACNETs; Digital filtering; Propagation theory; Telephone traffic; CABD, SMATV; VSAT systems |
BEng |
| BC 4758 Vertical Transportation Elective II |
C | BC 0902 | 42 | Controlled rectifiers; Choppers and inverters; Braking and reversing of a.c. and d.c. machines; Control concept; Various lift drives; Energy losses and saving; Controller design; Special lifts and escalators; Artificial intelligence applications | BEng |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BSE521 Air Conditioning Control and Operation |
B | Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as normally covered in BSc/BEng courses | 42 | Air conditioning systems: part-load and year-round operation, system performance and operational problems; Ventilation systems: outdoor air control, ventilation effectiveness, ADPI, fan-duct network; Chilled water systems: primary and secondary water loops, constant and variable flow; System control: air side control, water side control; Energy requirement: cooling load profile, fan and pump power, system operation for energy effectiveness and heat recovery, chiller optimization. | MSc |
| BSE522 Building Energy Simulation |
B | Engineering degree in BSE, Electrical or Mechanical or equivalent | 42 | Building energy estimation method; Building thermal performance modeling; Plant models, plant component models; Integrated building and plant performance simulation; Building and plant simulation packages – theoretical background, applications and limitations. | MSc |
| BSE533 Fire Dynamics |
B | Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as normally covered in BSc/BEng courses |
42 | Fire processes; Premixed and non-premixed flames; Fire plumes; Fire properties of materials; Ignition; Spread of flame; Smoke; Compartmental fire; Active protection systems; Building fire modeling; Use of fire engineer’s calculator, e.g. FPETOOL. | MSc |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BSE531 Computational Fire Modelling for Building Design |
B | Thermofluids and engineering mathematics as normally covered in BSc/BEng courses | 42 | Zone modelling techniques: modelling of heat release rate, fire plume, ceiling jet; Field modelling techniques: turbulence and turbulent modelling, solution of velocity-pressure coupled equations, boundary conditions and wall functions, use of commercial computational fluid dynamics packages; Application of fire modelling results: simulation of compartmental fire, atrium fire, tunnel fire, sprinkler-plume interaction, evaluation of fire engineering systems. | MSc |
| BSE532 Fire Engineering Systems |
B | Knowledge of thermodynamics, hydraulics and electronics normally covered in BSc/BEng courses |
42 | Basic engineering science of water-based / gas / dry power fire engineering systems; Pedestal fire hydrant system, sprinkler system, water spray/deluge system, drencher system, fixed foam system, dry pipe foam system; Halon gas system, CO2 system and dry powder system; Computer programmes for system design; Smoke control systems; Fire safety control in HVAC systems; Fire detection systems, fire communication systems and false alarm. | MSc |
| BSE535 Design Considerations for Fire Safety Management |
A | Nil | 42 | Fire safety management by design: rationale of fire safety design, system approach to fire safety design, NFPA decision tree, basic science of fire, fire hazards; Risk analysis and assessment: fire risk ranking, risk assessment model, response and performance of fire systems, human responses; Fire safety administration in the building industry: principles and techniques of fire safety management, planning for emergencies, fire insurance, fire investigation, security; Case studies. | MSc |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BSE542 Energy Efficient Buildings |
A | Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or BSE or equivalent | 42 | Overall building energy use: overview, energy requirement, usage pattern, energy tariffs; Building energy management: approaches, energy conservation programme, policies; Retrofitting and upgrading buildings for energy conservation; Building energy audit and survey; Demand side management: strategy in achieving building energy efficiency, building waste energy recovery; Economic analysis of energy conservation/upgrading programmes. | MSc |
| BSE547 Indoor Air Quality Engineering |
A | Basic knowledge in HVAC systems | 42 | Indoor environment: human psychological and physiological aspects, BEAM IAQ assessment; Air quality: air cleanliness, ambient air quality, rationale for standards; Indoor air pollutants: gaseous pollutants, airborne particulate, VOCs, radon, biological contaminants; Indoor air movement: air flow in confined and unconfined spaces, filtration systems; Instrumentation and measurement techniques; Control measures: improved IAQ by HVAC system design, removal of contaminants. |
MSc |
| BSE534 Legislation Aspects of Fire Safety Management |
A | Nil | 42 | Fire safety management by legislation: principles and philosophy of fire safety legislation, legal systems, code of practice, fire services installations inspection and testing, fire safety practice, self-regulation; Insurance; Fire safety and the community: community fire losses, fire statistics, fire safety provisions and management strategies, public fire safety education; Performance based fire codes; Case studies. | MSc |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BSE511 Lighting Engineering |
C | Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or BSE or equivalent | 42 | Photometry and colorimetry: quantities, standards, and measurements; Lighting equipment and systems: lamps, luminaires and control gear, electrical characteristics, harmonic compensation, Lighting design: design criteria, calculations of illuminance, utilisation factors; Daylighting: sky models, daylight-linked control systems; Lighting and environment: visual performance and its assessment; Design decisions: integration of electric light and daylight, energy conservation and lighting control systems, lighting economics; Computer aided lighting design; Case studies. | MSc |
| BSE515 Electrical Installations in Buildings |
C | Electrical engineering fundamentals as covered in an engineering degree or equivalent | 42 | HV supply and distribution in buildings; Review of design and operating criteria: electricity supply regulations and codes; Electric safety and risk assessments; Earthing for lightning protection, functional purposes and safety; Fault calculation for LV systems; Overcurrent protection for large plant, cabling systems, motor drives, etc.; Standby generation, reliability analysis, co-generation schemes; Uninterruptible power supplies; Motor drives: transient and harmonic analysis, system energy analysis. | MSc |
| BSE512 Engineering Intelligent Buildings |
C | Electrical engineering fundamentals as covered in an engineering degree or equivalent | 42 | Intelligent buildings: concept and implementation strategies; Building management system (BMS); Communication in BMS; BMS function and control optimization; Direct Digital Control; Communication system in buildings; vertical transportation; Electromagnetic compatibility; Power quality issues; Harmonics analysis; System reliability studies. | MSc |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
List of BSE-oriented subjects/modules at first degree or higher degree level, available to candidates on part-time study basis, offered by the Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| BSE541 Building Acoustics |
B | BSc/BEng in mechanical engineering, BSE or equivalent | 42 | Acoustic fundamentals: fundamental properties of sound and waves, sound propagation and transmission inside buildings and in air ducts; Acoustic design and planning: requirements for auditoria, lecture theatres, plant rooms and etc., directional and spacial impression, reverberation, echo, silencers, active noise control; Environmental impact and local legislation; Vibration: acoustically driven vibration, control and transmission; Problem investigations: noise and vibration measurement, data analysis techniques, software packages. | MSc |
| BSE543 Building Environmental Assessment |
A | Nil | 42 | Global issues: electrical loading and equivalent CO2 production, ozone depletion and global warming, abusive use of natural resources; Local issues: demand of electricity, use of water, wastewater discharge, recycled material, local environmental impact; Building environmental assessment methods; Assessment of energy use; Energy audit; Indoor issues: indoor environmental quality factors, current legislation and standards; Pollutants in buildings; Indoor air quality; Health and safety; Safety audit; Health audit. | MSc |
Please note that the module codes specified in this leaflet may change from time to time by the Universities.
Engineering Council (UK) Graduate Diploma examination, BSE-oriented paper:
| Name of Subject/Module | Group | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours | Brief Syllabus | Level of Subject |
| D207 The Built Environment |
A | External Environment: Basic principles of solar effects, weather and climate with their components – temperature variations, wind, rain and their effects; Internal environment: Includes a whole range of human physiological effects; Thermal Environment: Principles of steady and dynamic heat flow and applies them to the thermal performance of the building; Visual Environment: The flow of natural light from the sky through fenestration and its distribution among room surfaces by reflection; Aural Environment: Generation of noise by engineering installations in buildings and by external sources such as road traffic and aircraft; Functional Requirements of Buildings: Overall performance of the building, and with such matters as the optimization of building form, orientation and siting in terms of the range of environmental factors. |
BEng equivalent |
- For applying the Scheme “A” Graduate Training, please refer below link for further details:
https://hkie.org.hk/en/membership/download_training/ - The list of Companies approved to offer Scheme “A” Graduate Training:
https://www.fst.um.edu.mo/academics/accreditation/the-list-of-scheme-a-companies-available-in-macau-for-um-fst-graduates/