Student Handbook - City University of Hong Kong

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College of Science and Engineering
科學及工程學院
Department of Biology and Chemistry
生物及化學系
Student Handbook
2013-2014
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
理學士(應用生物學)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry
理學士(應用化學)
Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Science and Management
理學士(環境科學與管理)
produced by Design and Production Services UP CityU
Student Handbook
2015-2016
For further information, please contact:
Department of Biology and Chemistry
B6708, 6/F, Academic 1
City University of Hong Kong
83 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong
Tel
Fax
E-mail
Website
: (852) 3442 7404
: (852) 3442 0522
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: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/bch
CONTENTS
Page
Introduction
1
The Department of Biology and Chemistry
1
Members of Staff
3
Areas of Expertise
6
BSc in Applied Biology / Applied Chemistry /
Environmental Science and Management
I.
BSc Major Programme Management Team
9
II.
Mode of Attendance and Duration
9
III.
Aims
9
IV.
Specific Major Intended Learning Outcomes
10
V.
Structure and Assessment of Programmes
13
VI.
Rules on Academic Honesty
21
VII.
Minimum Passing Requirement
21
VIII.
Important Notes for Course Registration
21
IX.
Courses and Respective Course Leaders
22
X.
Servicing Courses and Respective Course Leaders
25
XI.
Major Programme Management and Staff-Student Communication
26
XII.
Course Description
29
XIII.
Servicing Course Description
61
Appendix I
: Majors
Appendix II : Recommended Study Plans
September 2015
1 – 10
1–3
INTRODUCTION
This Handbook contains useful information for students enrolled in the following majors:
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology, Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry, and
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management. Students are advised to
familiarize themselves with this Handbook so as to obtain a general overview of the Department
and its teaching courses. It is, however, intended to be read in conjunction with other official
information posted by the Academic Regulations and Records Office, such as the CityU
Academic Regulations, which is available under “Academic Regulations & Policies (For
Undergraduate Students in Colleges and Schools)” of the “CityU Portal”, and the CityU
Academic Calendar which is available on the website of the Academic Regulations and Records
Office.
THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
The Department of Biology and Chemistry was established in 1993 and each year offers
studies and research in fundamental and applied aspects of life, molecular and environmental
sciences to about 482 undergraduate and 63 postgraduate students. The Department consists of
23 academic staff, 5 associated academic staff, 10 postdoctoral fellows, 62 research staff, and 29
technical and administrative staff. The study programmes are designed to help students
understand important scientific issues, current technologies and future challenges in light of
local, regional and global needs following the outcomes-based teaching and learning framework.
An interdisciplinary approach is adopted and an emphasis is placed on the integration of theory
with practical classes via hands-on experience. The teaching and research laboratories provide a
stimulating environment to do experimental work utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and
instruments. Relevant industrial experience in local and international companies and research
institutions is included as appropriate. Overseas field trips and exchange studies complement the
core study programmes. Students are also encouraged to attend departmental seminars by wellknown visiting scientists. The Department also co-supervises over 17 PhD students with the
University of Science and Technology, China in our Advanced Laboratory of Environmental
Research and Technology in Suzhou.
The Department offers three full time undergraduate majors, namely Applied Biology, Applied
Chemistry, and Environmental Science and Management. The Applied Biology major provides
an active learning environment in which student can develop knowledge of life sciences and
inter-related biology disciplines. The Applied Chemistry major offers an in-depth study in
analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry. The Environmental Science and Management
major aims at producing environmental managers with a solid, scientific background as well as
sound knowledge in social, economic and legal issues. Professional recognition of these majors
is being pursued from both local and overseas professional institutions.
The Department strongly fosters interdisciplinary research and development activities.
Acquisitions of equipment highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of experimental and
theoretical research. Examples include the installation of an atomic force microscope coupled to
an optical microscope, which can be used to examine the surface structures of cells and
organisms at the nano scale. The four confocal and compound microscopes are unique in the
region as they are specifically fitted with lasers and filters for detecting the emission ranging
from the fluorescent to the near infrared spectrum of novel chemicals introduced inside cells and
organisms. A state-of-the-art proteomics and metabolomics facility, including a robotic system
for gel cutting is in operation. This user-friendly facility provides support and training on gel
and chromatography based analyses of proteins and metabolites associated with biological and
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toxicological interactions. A laser laboratory offers a wide variety of experimental facilities for
the spectroscopic studies of the reaction mechanisms, relaxation processes to excited state
dynamics of interest in photochemistry, photophysics and photobiology. This laboratory is
featured with a wavelength tunable Ti:Sapphire femtosecond laser coupled to the femtosecond
transient absorption spectrometer and a nanosecond flash photolysis system equipped with a
high power ns-pulsed Nd:YAG laser. Three pieces of equipment have been installed, namely a
genome sequencing system, a peptide synthesizer and a DNA/RNA synthesizer for peptides and
DNA/RNA research studies. Three NMRs of 300, 400 and 600 MHz are also set up for
undergraduate & postgraduate teaching and research applications in synthetic, pharmaceutical as
well as biomedical fields.
The Department of Biology and Chemistry is also playing a leading role in the State Key
Laboratory in Marine Pollution (SKLMP) endorsed by the Ministry of Science and Technology
of China in 2010. The Laboratory is made up of a consortium of six partnering universities: City
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, the Chinese University of Hong
Kong, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology and the University of Hong Kong. The Director of SKLMP is Professor Paul
Kwan-Sing Lam, Chief-of-Staff and Chair Professor of Biology of City University of Hong
Kong. The role of SKLMP is to develop innovative chemical, biological and engineering
technologies for the early detection, assessment, prediction and pollution control so as to protect
China’s marine environment and biological resources. The approval for the setting up of such a
prestigious State Key Laboratory in Hong Kong by the Ministry of Science and Technology of
China is recognition of our capability in the study, protection and conservation of the coastal
marine environment of China. The SKLMP is also partnering with the State Key Laboratory of
Marine Environmental Science at Xiamen University, China, to work on issues related to the
marine environment and sustainable development in China and beyond.
Staff expertise currently lies in environmental biology and chemistry, analytical chemistry,
green and synthetic chemistry, spectroscopy and catalysis, cell biology, biosensing,
microbiology and bioactive compounds. Current research of the Department focuses on catalysis
including catalyst design and synthesis, organic electroluminescent devices, photo-responsive
and luminescent chemosensing, proteomics and metabolomics, nano-bio interfaces, and
sustainable development in the marine ecosystem. Judged by the latest Research Assessment
Exercise conducted by the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong in 2014, we are ranked
2nd in the biology and physical sciences panels. The review panels of the Research Grants
Council also highly commended our research activities during their site visit in June 2015.
The Department endeavours to develop close links with both the public and industrial sectors to
keep abreast of society needs. Many of the staff research projects and undergraduate /
postgraduate research projects are carried out in collaboration with industry partners and
government bodies as well as with other local and overseas universities.
With the recruitment of new academic staff members in strategic areas of biology and chemistry
disciplines, the Department is ready to take up the challenge of the 4-year degree and conduct
cutting edge research in new strategic areas. The overarching goal of the Department is to
further excel in research and teaching through the unique integration of biology, chemistry and
environmental science.
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MEMBERS OF STAFF
Academic Staff
Name
Tel. No.
E-mail
Acting Head and
Chair Professor
Prof T C LAU
PhD (HK)
3442-7402/
3442-7811
bhhead/
bhtclau
Associate Head and
Associate Professor
Dr K C LAU
PhD (UCDavis)
3442-6849
kaichung
Chair Professor and
Provost
Prof Arthur B ELLIS
PhD (MIT)
3442-8080
abellis
Chair Professor and
Chief-of-Staff
Prof Paul K S LAM, JP
PhD (Sheffield)
3442-7681/
3442-6828
bhpksl
Professor and
CSE Assistant Dean
(Student Training and
Placement)
Prof Michael H W LAM
PhD (HK)
3442-7329
bhmhwlam
Visiting Distinguished
Professor
Prof Jean-Marie LEHN
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Chair Professors
Prof István T HORVÁTH
DSc (Hung Acad Sci),
PhD (U Pannonia)
3442-7878
istvan.t.horvath
Prof Nora F Y TAM, BBS, JP
PhD (York, UK), CBiol, FIBiol,
MCIWEM
3442-7793
bhntam
Prof H L KWONG
PhD (MIT)
3442-7304
bhhoik
Prof Kenneth K W LO
PhD (HK)
3442-7231
bhkenlo
Prof Z XU
PhD (Cornell)
3442-4679
zhengtao
Dr Doris W T AU
PhD (HK), Cbiol, MIBiol
3442-9710
bhdwtau
Dr Michael C W CHAN
PhD (Durham)
3442-9678
mcwchan
Dr S G CHEUNG
PhD (HK)
3442-7749
bhsgche
(…@cityu.edu.hk)
Professors
Associate Professors
3
Assistant Professors
Visiting Assistant
Professor
Dr Richard Y H CHEUNG
PhD (UMIST)
3442-9514
bhricche
Dr Vincent C C KO
PhD (HK)
3442-6958
vinccko
Dr Richard Y C KONG
PhD (Monash)
3442-7794
bhrkong
Dr Y W LAM
PhD (HK)
3442-6347
yunwlam
Dr Paul K S SHIN
PhD (Ireland), Csci, Cenv, C.WEM,
FCIWEM
3442-7720
bhpshin
Dr Andy C K SIU
PhD (CUHK)
3442-2272
chiksiu
Dr Peggy P K LO
PhD (McGill)
3442-7840
peggylo
Dr H SUN
PhD (Singapore)
3442-9537
hongysun
Dr Alex C Y WONG
PhD (HK)
3442-6831
acywong
Dr G ZHU
PhD (Pittsburgh)
3442-6857
guangzhu
Dr F W LEE
PhD (HK)
3442-7839
fuwalee
4
Technical Staff
Chief Technical Officer
Ms Helen K Y NG
3442-4080
bhhelen
Senior Technical Officer
Mr Benz C P CHAN
3442-4065
bhbccp
Technical Officers
Mr H H CHAN
Mr Raymond W M CHAN
Mr K W CHAU
Mr Michael W L CHIANG
Miss Amy M Y CHONG
Mr John H Y LAI
Mr K F LAM
Mr C L LAU
Mr Kenneth K K LAU
Mr Ivan K K LO
Ms Mandy M H MAK
Ms Wenny Y K TSANG
Dr Ken S M YIU
3442-4070
3442-4090
3442-7107
2194-2775
3442-4089
3442-4068
3442-7007
3442-4062
3442-4082
3442-7115
3442-4064
3442-4063
3442-6187
bhhhc
bhrwmc
kawchau
bhchiang
bhachong
bhjlhy
bhkflam
bhcllau
bhkenlau
ivan.lo
mandymak
bhyktw
kensmyiu
Executive Officer I
Miss Grace C M NG
3442-8411
songrace
Personal Secretary I
(Head of Department)
Ms Mandy Y M DUNG
3442-7403
bhmdung
Clerical Officer Is
Miss Dora P K YIM
Ms Betsy M K YU
3442-7404
3442-7405
dora.yim
bhbetsy
Clerical Officer IIs
Miss Ada M C CHENG
Miss Nicole S N LAM
Ms Ella M M WONG
3442-7265
3442-9028
3442-7833
bhada
snlam3
ella.wong
Clerical Assistant
Miss Alison Y P NG
3442 7095
yimpng
Administrative Staff
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Acting Head
Expertise
Prof T C LAU
Synthesis and Reactivity of Transition Metal Complexes,
Kinetics and Mechanisms of Inorganic Redox Reactions,
Photocatalytic Water Splitting, Metal-catalyzed Organic
Transformations
Associate Head
Dr K C LAU
Computational Thermochemistry, ab initio Molecular
Orbital Studies on the Structures, Energetics, and
Reactivities of Chemical Species, Theoretical Aspects of
Chemical Bondings, Reaction Mechanisms, Potential
Energy Surfaces and Related Properties
Staff
Dr Doris W T AU
Molecular Toxicology, Biomarker Development, Small
fish models for aging and human diseases
Dr Michael C W CHAN
Inorganic, Organometallic and Supramolecular Chemistry;
Catalysis (design of novel catalysts for polymerization
reactions and ‘weak attractive ligand–polymer
interactions’); Shape-persistent Luminescent Molecular
Frameworks and Polymeric Assemblies
Dr S G CHEUNG
Effects of Hypoxia and Ocean Acidification on Marine
Invertebrates, Marine Conservation, Predator-prey
Interactions in Marine Invertebrates, Microplastics
Pollution
Dr Richard Y H CHEUNG
Environmental Pollution and Toxicology, Environmental
Monitoring and Auditing, Environmental Control and
Waste Management, Environment Impact Assessment, Soil
and Terrestrial Plant Ecology
Prof Arthur B ELLIS
Nanoscale materials and their properties, and
Electro-optical Phenomena
Prof István T HORVÁTH
Catalysis, Green Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry,
Fluorous Chemistry, In Situ IR and NMR Spectroscopy,
Biomass Conversion, Management of R&D, Sustainability
Dr Vincent C C KO
Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, Photocatalysis,
Photochemistry; Photoswitching and Photochromic
Material
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Dr Richard Y C KONG
Gene Expression and Control Mechanisms, Epigenetics,
Molecular Toxicology, DNA-Based Diagnostics
Prof H L KWONG
Organic, Inorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry,
Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis, Reaction
Mechanisms
Prof Michael H W LAM
Development of Novel Molecular, Nano- and Micro-Scale
Materials for In Vitro and In Vivo Imaging, and
Environmental Analytical and Biomedical Applications; In
Vitro and In Vivo Metabolomic Studies of Various
Environmental Contaminations
Prof Paul K S LAM
Ecology, Environmental Measurement and Analysis,
Ecotoxicology, Environmental Toxicology and Risk
Assessment
Dr Y W LAM
Live Cell Imaging, Proteomics, Functional Organization of
Mammalian Cell Nucleus, Biomedical Engineering,
Chemical Biology
Prof Kenneth K W LO
Analytical, Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry,
Photophysics and Photochemistry, Bioconjugation,
Biomolecular and Cellular Probes, and Photocytotoxic
Reagents
Dr Peggy P K LO
Design and Self-assembly of Functional DNA-Based
Materials for Imaging, Sensing and Biomedical
Applications, Synthesis and Application of Biomimetic
Materials and Fluorescent Probes
Dr Paul K S SHIN
Benthic Ecology, Marine Pollution and Conservation,
Polychaetes
Dr Andy C K SIU
Computational Chemistry, Density Functional Theory
Molecular Dynamics Studies on the Mechanisms of
Chemical Reactions at Finite Temperatures, Dissociation
Chemistry of Biomolecular Ions and Nano-sized Particles
in the Gas Phase
Dr H SUN
Bioorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Microarray,
Peptide, Biosensor, Biomaterial, Bioimaging, Chemical
Biology
Prof Nora F Y TAM
Biological Treatment of Wastes and Wastewater,
Mangrove and Wetland Ecology and Conservation,
Pollution Control, Phytoremediation and Bioremediation
7
Dr Alex C Y WONG
Synthesis, Structural, Reactivity, Photophysical and
Theoretical Studies of Inorganic and Organometallic
Compounds; Electrical and Optical Applications of Nano
Materials
Prof Z XU
Functional Porous Coordination Networks (MOFs) and
Polymer Frameworks, Organic-Inorganic Semiconductors
for High Performance and Low-cost Processing, Synthetic
Organic Chemistry for Development of Solid State
Materials
Dr G ZHU
Anticancer Drug Mechanism and Development, Chemical
Biology, Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery
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I.
II.
BSC MAJOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT TEAM
Major Leaders
Prof Kenneth Lo (BSAC) (Chairperson)
Dr Richard Kong (BSAB)
Dr S G Cheung (BSESM)
Subject Leaders
Prof Nora Tam (Biology)
Prof T C Lau (Chemistry)
Dr Paul Shin (Environmental Science
and Management)
First Year Tutor
Dr Alex Wong
Second Year Tutor
Dr Vincent Ko
Third Year Tutor
Dr Richard Cheung
Admission Tutor
Deputy Admission Tutor
Dr K C Lau
Dr Y W Lam
Marketing Officer
Prof Z Xu
Project Coordinator
Dr Y W Lam
Timetabling Officer
Dr K C Lau
MODE OF ATTENDANCE AND DURATION
Normally 4 years full-time (FT)
for Advanced Standing I : 3 years
for Advanced Standing II : 2 years
III.
AIMS
The aims of the degree programme in the Department of Biology and Chemistry are to
train and produce graduates who are suitably educated to pursue a developing career in
one or more of the following areas: chemistry, environmental biology, applied
microbiology and biotechnology, and to meet local and regional requirements in the
industrial, commercial, government or education sectors.
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IV.
SPECIFIC MAJOR INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the major, Applied Biology graduates will be able to:
Describe the general biological principles appropriate to the study of Molecular Life
Sciences, Environmental Biology or Applied Microbiology, complemented with a firm
foundation in chemistry.
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Explain biological phenomena from the molecular to ecosystem level.
Explain evolutionary theory based on observations in the laboratory and field
studies.
Competently perform a wide range of practical manipulative skills and biological
techniques commensurate with the needs of a biologically-oriented career, especially in
the areas of Molecular Life Sciences, Environmental Biology or Applied Microbiology.
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Evaluate data to test hypotheses.
Suggest further lines of investigation based on experimental data to create innovative
and practical solutions.
Demonstrate good time management and problem-solving skills, and independence
in oral and written presentations.
Critically evaluate experiments in the Biological Sciences as reported in the literature
and synthesize information in a constructive manner.
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Recognize the limitations inherent in hypotheses.
Develop strategies for creating, updating, maintaining and enhancing knowledge in
the biological sciences.
Identify, analyse and reflect upon the differing roles and responsibilities of Biologists in
society, with particular concern for living organisms and their interactions with the
environment.
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Apply knowledge of the latest advances in the biological sciences within each
student’s special fields of study.
Apply biological knowledge to address ethical and social issues in the work
environment and in society.
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On completion of the major, Applied Chemistry graduates will be able to:
Describe the general chemical principles appropriate to the study of applied chemistry.
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Explain the important aspects of chemical terminology, nomenclature, convention
and units.
Describe the structure and properties of atoms, ions, molecules and materials.
Apply the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics to chemistry.
Apply the principles and procedures used in chemical analysis and
characterization.
Competently perform a wide range of laboratory and technical procedures in applied
chemistry.
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Handle chemicals in a professional manner, through knowledge and adherence to
chemical safety legislation.
Operate laboratory procedures in synthetic and analytical chemistry.
Evaluate experimental data through testing hypotheses, defining problems and
creating innovative and practical solutions.
Communicate and cooperate with other personnel and participate as an effective
team member.
Critically evaluate experiments in applied chemistry as reported in the literature and
synthesize information in a constructive manner.
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Demonstrate the ability in oral and written presentations and recognize the
limitations inherent in hypotheses.
Develop strategies for creating, updating, maintaining and enhancing knowledge
in applied chemistry.
Identify, analyze and reflect upon the responsibilities of chemists by applying
chemical knowledge to society, commerce and the environment.
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Apply knowledge of synthetic chemistry for the discovery and design of
compounds with new and interesting properties.
Apply the concepts and principles of chemical analysis to environmental,
industrial, biological and food sciences.
Apply chemical knowledge to address ethical and social issues in the work
environment.
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On completion of the major, Environmental Science and Management graduates
will be able to:
Describe the general biological and chemical principles appropriate to the study of
environmental topics, including global environmental phenomena, environmental
microbiology, ecology, toxicology and pollution.
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Analyze and synthesize environmental data and information.
Critically evaluate data and information from a range of multi-disciplinary and
inter-disciplinary perspectives, including environmental law, environmental
economics, environmental policies and ethics.
Competently perform a wide range of technical skills in environmental measurement
and analysis, conservation and resource management, pollution control, waste
treatment, impact assessment and quality management.
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Evaluate data to test hypotheses.
Suggest further lines of investigation based on experimental data to create
innovative and practical solutions.
Demonstrate good time management and problem-solving skills, and independence
in oral and written presentations.
Critically evaluate experiments in the Environmental Sciences as reported in the
literature and synthesize information in a constructive manner.
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Recognize the limitations inherent in hypotheses.
Develop strategies for creating, updating, maintaining and enhancing knowledge in
environmental sciences.
Identify, analyze and reflect upon the responsibility of environmental scientists in
society, with particular emphasis on the protection of the living environment, and
application of the principles of sustainable development and “green” production.
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Apply the legal, economic and social aspects of environmental management.
Recognize the moral and ethical dimensions of environmental investigations, and
the need to adhere to professional codes of conduct.
Apply environmental sciences knowledge to address ethical and social issues in the
work environment.
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V.
STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMMES
(For Normative 4-year Degree)
Period of Study
The BSc programmes are operated under the Credit Unit System. The majors comprise 120-144
credit units to be undertaken normally within four academic years. Each academic year
comprises two 13-week semesters, Semester A and Semester B with an end of semester
examination. Each course offered in a major may require a student to attend between 2 and 8
hours of classes per week, either as lectures, tutorials and/or practicals.
Academic Structure
Please refer to the web-version of the “Academic Regulations” under “Academic Regulations &
Policies” of the “CityU Portal” for guidelines and specific academic regulations under the Credit
Unit System. In summary, BSc degree programmes are composed of courses which can be
classified as “Major Required Courses” or “Major Elective Courses”. A list of required and
elective courses is shown in Appendix I. Each major is made up of four main components as
detailed below:
For Applied Biology Major
Normative
4-year Degree
30 CU
Advanced
Standing I
21 CU
6 CU
3 CU
6 CU
3 CU
12CU
6 CU
(At least one
course from
each of the
three areas)
(From two
different areas)
College/School-specified Courses^/*
College Requirement
9 CU^
6 CU
6 CU*
0 CU
6 CU*
0 CU
(6 CU waived)
(6 CU waived)
Major Requirement
Required Courses
Courses that must be passed to complete a major
Elective Courses
Courses chosen from a defined set of courses
Free Electives
Any courses which are not included in the above
three requirements
Minimum Credit Units for Graduation
66 CU
57 CU
47 CU
18 CU
12 CU
1 CU
120 CU
90 CU
60 CU
Gateway Education Requirement
University Requirements
1. GE English
2. Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy
Distributional Requirements
Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business
Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology
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Advanced
Standing II
12 CU
3 CU
Not a compulsory
requirement
3 CU
For Applied Chemistry Major
1. GE English
Organisations
College Requirement
Major Requirement
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Free Electives
three requirements
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Normative
4-year Degree
30 CU
Advanced
Standing I
21 CU
Advanced
Standing II
12 CU
6 CU
3 CU
6 CU
3 CU
3 CU
Not a
compulsory
requirement
12CU
6 CU
(At least one
course from each
of the three
areas)
(From two
different areas)
3 CU
9 CU^
6 CU
6 CU*
0 CU
6 CU*
0 CU
(6 CU waived)
(6 CU waived)
66 CU
57 CU
45 CU
18 CU
12 CU
3 CU
120 CU
90 CU
60 CU
For Environmental Science and Management Major
1. GE English
Organisations
College Requirement
Normative
4-year Degree
30 CU
Advanced
Standing I
21 CU
Advanced
Standing II
12 CU
6 CU
3 CU
6 CU
3 CU
3 CU
Not a
compulsory
requirement
12 CU
6 CU
(At least one
course from each
of the three
areas)
(From two
different areas)
9 CU^
6 CU
6 CU*
0 CU
6 CU*
0 CU
(6 CU waived)
(6 CU waived)
66 CU
54 CU
47 CU
18 CU
15 CU
1 CU
120 CU
90 CU
60 CU
Major Requirement
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Free Electives
three requirements
3 CU
^/* College/School-specified courses for fulfilling the Gateway Education requirement
Course
Course Title
Code
^Normative 4-year Degree
MA1200/
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I/
MA1300
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
MA1201/
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/
MA1301
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II
CS1102/
Introduction to Computer Studies/
CS1302
Introduction to Computer Programming
*Advanced Standing I
Any courses not within the Major Requirement
(including core courses and electives)
*Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry)
Any courses not within the Major Requirement
(including core courses and electives)
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Level
Credit
Units
B1
3
B1
3
B1
3
Remarks
Maximum Credit Unit Limit Permitted under the 4-year Degree Structure
The maximum number of credit units permitted for a degree is as follows:
4-year Degree: 144 credit units
Advanced Standing I: 114 credit units
Advanced Standing II: 84 credit units
Students who have completed the maximum credit units permitted as mentioned above cannot
register for further courses in subsequent semesters/terms except for (a) those pursuing a double
major or double degree paying the extra credits exceeding the above maximum credit limit on a
self-financed basis; or (b) students who have been granted special approval to exceed the
maximum credit limit due to their change of home major.
EL0200 (6 credit units) and CHIN1001 (3 credit units) will not be counted towards the
minimum credit units for graduation but will be counted towards the maximum credit units
permitted.
If the credit load exceeds the maximum credit limit (including degree/major requirements +
EL0200 and CHIN1001) for pursuing a minor, approval must be granted from the Associate
Provost (Academic Planning and Undergraduate Education) via Head and Dean on a very
exceptional basis.
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Gateway Education Requirements
University Requirements (Required Courses) (9 credit units)
1.
Gateway Education English Courses
The GE English consists of two academic English courses:
1.1 University English (3 credit units): the course focuses on more general aspects
of English rhetoric, composition, argumentation and critical reading and writing.
1.2 Discipline-specific English (3 credit units): the course focuses on more
discipline-specific aspects of English.
Students with an HKDSE “English” score Grade 4 or above, or an HKALE “Use of
English” score Grade D or above will take two academic English courses:
- University English course: GE1401 University English
- Discipline-specific English course: GE2401 English for Science
Students with an HKDSE “English” score below Grade 4, or an HKALE “Use of
English” score below Grade D will be required to successfully complete the English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses (totaling 6 credit units) offered by the
English Language Centre (ELC) before they can advance to the GE English courses.
2.
Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy (3 credit units)
The course GE1501 Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy helps students
explore both the past and present issues in Chinese history and philosophy and also
their self-identity in the modern world.
Students with an HKDSE score below Grade 4 in Chinese, or an HKALE “Chinese
Language and Culture” score below Grade D will be required to successfully
complete a Chinese course (totaling 3 credit units) offered by the School of
Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) before they can advance to the GE
Chinese course.
For the most updated information of the GE Requirements, please visit the website of the
Office of Education Development and Gateway Education (EDGE):
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/edge/ge/ge_requirements_new.htm
Distributional Requirements (12 credit units)
Students are also required to take a minimum of 3 credit units from each of the three areas below:
Area 1:
Area 2:
Area 3:
Arts and Humanities
Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Science and Technology
College/School-specified Courses (9 credit units)
Students of Normative 4-year Degree are required to take College/School-specified courses for 9
credit units.
Students of Advanced Standing I and II are also required to take any courses not within the
Major Requirement (including core courses and electives) as College/School-specified courses
for 6 credit units.
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Study Load
According to the University regulation, 1 credit unit at CityU is earned by approximately
40-50 hours of student work over a semester, which include lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes
as well as private study (i.e. approximately 2 hours of private study for 1 hour of
lecture/tutorial).
Change of Home Major
Students may change their home major. To change their home major, students can login AIMS,
select “Change of Home Major” under “Study Plan” tab, to submit their change of home major
application. Changes of home major become effective only after at least one semester of study in
a prior major. Students wishing to change their home major should seek advice from the Major
Leader in advance.
For the most updated information, please visit the website of the Academic Regulations and
Records Office: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro.
Student Exchange Programme
The Department offers exchange programmes to students in each academic semester. For
details, please contact the Departmental General Office.
Assessment and Progression
Please refer to the web-version of the “Academic Regulations for 4-year Undergraduate
Degrees” under “Academic Regulations & Policies (For Undergraduate Students in Colleges and
Schools)” of the “CityU Portal” for general guidelines and specific academic regulations. In
particular, students should be aware that the assessment of their academic work in the University
has two aspects:
1. Students will receive “Grades” for the assessment of courses which will be used to calculate
Grade Point Average (GPA):
n
GPA 
G U
i 1
n
i
U
i 1
i
i
(Where:
G is the grade point awarded and U the credit units earned for the ith course. The conversion
between Grade and Grade Point Awarded is shown on p.20.)
2. The classification of students’ awards will be based on a “Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA)”.
Students’ overall performance are measured by two types of GPA, a Semester GPA (SGPA) and
a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) which will be calculated at the end of a semester. The difference of
SGPA and CGPA is that SGPA will only be calculated based on the courses registered in that
particular semester, while CGPA is calculated for all courses taken during enrolment for a
specific programme. CGPA will be used as the award criteria.
In the calculation of a student’s SGPA and CGPA, grades of P, I, IP, TR, Z, AU, X and WD are
not counted, while grades of F are counted. However, the ‘F’ grade will not be counted in
student’s CGPA if the ‘F’ grade is recovered by repeating the same course. Students should bear
in mind that some courses are only offered in alternate years. Hence, if they failed these courses,
they may not be able to repeat them in the following academic year.
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Under the Credit Unit System, the ‘D’ grade is equivalent to a grade point of only 1.0. ‘D’ is a
grade that shows a student has sufficient familiarity with the subject matter to enable the student
to progress without repeating the course. However, grade ‘D’ will pull down the average grade
and this can lead to serious problems. It is therefore advisable for students with a grade of ‘D’ to
repeat the course to improve their GPA. However, students should consider and decide carefully
as “fail” grade in the second attempt will stand according to the “Academic Regulations for
4-year Undergraduate Degrees” of the University.
When a student’s SGPA or CGPA falls below 1.70, the student will be given a warning letter
issued by the Head of Department. Students may be advised to reduce their study load in the
following semester, or be given an academic warning.
Regarding termination of study, please note the Academic Regulations:
“1. The University has the right to terminate a student’s study for failure to maintain
satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the Examination Board, or to
comply with the policies and procedures of the University.
2.
The Examination Board may terminate the study of a student under the following
circumstances:
(i) The student’s SGPA is below 1.00 for two consecutive semesters; or
(ii) The student’s academic progress is unsatisfactory and is unable to meet the
conditions stipulated by the home academic unit after being put on Academic
Probation for two consecutive semesters.
3.
Irrespective of 2 above, the Examination Board may prescribe any other criteria for
terminating a student’s study.
4.
Notwithstanding 2 and 3 above, students’ studies will be terminated if they fail to
pass a required course, or its equivalent/substitute course, after three attempts.”
Students who have earned 12 credit units or more, achieved a SGPA of 3.70 or greater, and not
failed any courses at the end of each semester can be recommended for the Dean’s List.
Students may be granted an undergraduate award, only if they have achieved a CGPA of 1.70, or
above. The classification and recommendation of conferment of final awards is decided by the
Departmental Assessment Panel.
The Assessment Panel is a University body responsible for assigning grades to students for
their courses. If students wish an Assessment Panel to take into account illness or some
other circumstances that has affected their performance in an examination, or ability to
attend an examination, or to complete coursework, they must refer the circumstances of
the case to the home academic unit using the “Mitigation Request Related to Assessment”
System via AIMS and submit the original of the uploaded supporting document(s) to the
home academic unit as soon as possible and no later than 5 working days of the
examination, or the scheduled date for completing the in-course assessment.
Award Classification for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Award
1st Class
2nd Upper
2nd Lower
3rd Class
Pass
For students enrolled in
or after 2010/11
CGPA  3.50
CGPA 3.00-3.49
CGPA 2.50-2.99
CGPA 2.00-2.49
CGPA 1.70-1.99
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Course Repeat Rules
Failures
Students who fail a core course (F Grade) in their major MUST repeat the same course. After
the first attempt, only TWO repeat attempts are permitted. If a student fails a core course a third
time, he/she may face termination of study.
Course Retakes
Course grades for all attempts will appear on the student’s transcript, but only the final grade
earned will be included in the calculation of the student’s CGPA.
Courses are graded according to the following schedule:
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
Grade Point
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.0
Grade Definitions
Excellent Strong evidence of original thinking; good organization,
capacity to analyze and synthesize; superior grasp of subject
matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
Good
Evidence of grasp of subject, some evidence of critical capacity
and analytic ability; reasonable understanding of issues;
evidence of familiarity with literature.
Adequate Student who is profiting from the university experience;
understanding of the subject; ability to develop solutions to
simple problems in the material.
Marginal Sufficient familiarity with the subject matter to enable the
student to progress without repeating the course.
F
0.0
Failure
Little evidence of familiarity with the subject matter; weakness
in critical and analytic skills; limited, or irrelevant use of
literature.
P
Pass
“Pass” in a pass-fail course. Courses to be graded on a pass-fail
basis are specifically identified in the course catalogue.
[Note: A grade with an asterisk (e.g. B+*) is excluded in the calculation of GPA. The credits earned
will not be counted toward the minimum credit requirement for graduation but will be counted toward
the maximum number of credit units permitted.]
Operational Grades
IP
In progress
An IP grade is shown where students will register for the same course in
subsequent semesters to complete the assessment of the course.
I
Incomplete
A grade of incomplete may be granted (i) where there are extenuating
circumstances that have prevented a student from completing required work,
or attending the examination; (ii) at the discretion of the Assessment Panel.
Where an “I” grade is assigned, the Assessment Panel will approve a
schedule for the completion of work, or a supplementary examination. An
alternative grade should be assigned no later than four weeks after the “I”
grade is first reported or as soon as practicable thereafter.
TR
Credit
Assigned when a student is granted transfer credits for the course.
Transfer
Z
Exemption
Assigned when a student is exempted from the course.
An audited grade is assigned when an auditing student has completed the
AU
Audit
conditions established at registration as an auditor. No assessment is made or
grade awarded for auditing.
X
Late Drop
Assigned when a student is permitted to drop the course after the add/drop
deadline.
Assigned when a student has registered for the course in a semester/term and
WD
Withdrawn
subsequently submitted a notification of withdrawal from the University.
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VI.
RULES ON ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students must pursue their studies with academic honesty. Academic honesty is central to the
conduct of academic work. Students are expected to present their own work, give proper
acknowledgement of other’s work, and honestly report findings obtained. As part of the
University’s efforts to educate students about academic honesty, all students are required to
complete the Online Tutorial and Quiz on Academic Honesty and make a Declaration on their
understanding of academic honesty.
Plagiarism is a serious offence involving “the use of somebody else’s ideas, words, etc. as
one’s own”. Examples of such acts are copying other students’ work in examinations, in tests, or
in tasks for coursework assignments, repetition of part or whole sentences / paragraphs / any
materials from hard-copy publications or online sites for one’s own use without
acknowledgement of the source in one’s work.
Students who commit an act of academic dishonesty which jeopardizes the integrity of the
learning and assessment process may be charged with a major offence and be liable to
disciplinary action.
Students are advised to refer to the section on “Rules on Academic Honesty” under “Academic
Regulations & Policies (For Undergraduate Students in Colleges and Schools)” of the “CityU
Portal” for details.
VII. MINIMUM PASSING REQUIREMENT
Starting from Semester A, 2015-16, undergraduate students must satisfy the following
minimum passing requirement for BCH courses:
“A minimum of 40% in both coursework and examination components.”
VIII. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR COURSE REGISTRATION
1.
The maximum capacity for laboratory practical session is 48 in view of limited seating
available in teaching laboratories.
2.
In case of the course(s) oversubscribed, higher priority will be given to final year students
to take the course(s).
3.
An elective course will be cancelled if 24 students or less register the course.
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IX.
COURSES AND RESPECTIVE COURSE LEADERS
AP1201
General Physics I
Prof K S Chan
BCH1100
Chemistry
Dr Andy Siu
BCH1200
Discovery in Biology
Dr Richard Kong
BCH2003
Biochemistry
Dr David Chiu (BMS)
BCH2004
Principles of Analytical Chemistry
Dr Peggy Lo
BCH2005
Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Dr G Y Zhu
BCH2006
Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Prof Kenneth Lo
BCH2007
Principles of Organic Chemistry
Prof H L Kwong
BCH2008
Principles of Physical Chemistry
Dr K C Lau
BCH2013
Microbiology
Dr Terrence Lau (BMS)
BCH2066
Cell Biology
Dr J B Yue (BMS)
BCH2067
Diversity of Life and Evolution
Dr Doris Au
BCH2070
Diversity of Life and Microbiology Laboratory
Dr Doris Au
BCH2071
Biological Chemistry
Dr H Y Sun
BCH2072
Dr Eddie Ma (BMS)
BCH3012
Laboratory Course for Cell Biology and
Biochemistry
Genetics
BCH3014
Inorganic Chemistry
Prof T C Lau
BCH3015
Organic Chemistry
Prof H L Kwong
BCH3016
Physical Chemistry
Prof Z T Xu
BCH3017
Molecular Biology
Dr Richard Kong
BCH3027
Analytical Chemistry
Prof Kenneth Lo
BCH3038
Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment
Dr S G Cheung
BCH3042
Prof Kenneth Lo
BCH3053
Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/
Environmental Sciences
Chemistry Beyond the Molecule:
Supramolecular Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
BCH3055
Green Chemistry
Prof István T Horváth
BCH3052
*BMS: Department of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Y W Lam
Dr Michael Chan
Dr K C Lau
BCH3068
General Ecology
Dr S G Cheung
BCH3069
Animal Physiology
Prof Y Li (BMS)
BCH3074
Plant Physiology
Prof Nora Tam
BCH4021
Environmental Pollution
Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4022
Environmental Toxicology
Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4023
Biological Treatment of Wastes
Prof Nora Tam
BCH4029
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
To be announced
BCH4030
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Prof T C Lau
BCH4031
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prof H L Kwong
BCH4033
Industrial Chemistry
Prof István T Horváth
BCH4034
Environmental Control and Waste Treatment
Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4035
Environmental Measurements
Prof Michael Lam
BCH4036
Project
Dr Y W Lam
BCH4037
Seminar Series
Dr Y W Lam
BCH4039
Dr Paul Shin
BCH4040
Environmental Conservation and Resources
Management
Environmental Impact Assessment
BCH4041
Selected Topics in Chemistry
Dr H Y Sun
BCH4043
Food Chemistry
Dr Vincent Ko
BCH4045
Medicinal Chemistry
Dr G Y Zhu
BCH4051
Forensic Chemistry
Prof Michael Lam
BCH4054
Dr Alex Wong
BCH4063
Chemical Bonding and Molecular
Spectroscopy
Systems Biology
BCH4064
Biological Techniques and Instrumentation
Dr Y W Lam
BCH4073
Soil and Terrestrial Plant Ecology
Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4078
Aquatic Ecology
Dr Paul Shin
BCH4079
Dr Doris Au
BMS4101
Food Microbes, Toxins and Public Health
(not offered in 2015-16)
Analytical Biochemistry
BMS4102
Technology for Regenerative Medicine
Prof S H Cheng
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Dr Richard Cheung
Dr Y W Lam
Dr Gigi Lo
BMS4106
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Dr H Y Cheung
BMS4801
Microbial Physiology
(subject to approval)
Introduction to Computer Studies
Dr David Chiu
Dr Qingxiong Yang
CS2360
(subject to sufficient enrollments)
Fundamentals of Internet Applications
Development
Java Programming
EF3040
Economics of Environment
Dr T M Ho
GE1401
University English
Dr Y-Dang Troeung
GE1501
Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy
Dr Lisa Chui
GE2401
English for Science
Dr Christoph Hafner
JC4004
Frontiers of Environmental Sciences
Dr Richard Cheung
LW3956
Environment and Law
Dr Elizabeth Brandon
MA1200
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I
Dr K M Liu
MA1201
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II
Prof W W Sun
MA1300
Prof D X Zhou
MA1301
Prof H H Dai
MA2008
Mathematical and Statistical Laboratory
Prof Daniel Ho
MA2172
Dr K W Chung
POL3942
Applied Statistics for Sciences and
Engineering
Environmental Policy and Ethics
SEE2201
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Dr Nicky Lam
SEE3201
Atmospheric Science - An Introductory Survey Dr Wen Zhou
SEE4202
Atmospheric Chemistry
Prof Peter Brimblecombe
SEE4212
Physics of Climate
Dr Keith Ngan
SEE4213
Dr Wen Zhou
SEE4216
An Introduction to Environmental Data
Analysis
Air Pollution Measurement and Control
SEE4218
Water Quality Engineering
Dr Alicia An
CS1102
CS1302
CS2204
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Prof Xiaohua Jia
Dr M T Chan
Dr Shuaicheng Li
Dr H M Chan
Dr Zhi Ning
X.
SERVICING COURSES AND RESPECTIVE COURSE LEADERS
*Students can choose these servicing courses as “Free Electives”.
BCH2801
Dr Alex Wong
GE1302
Characterization and Analysis of Chemical
Hazards I
Characterization and Analysis of Chemical
Hazards II
The Science of Art
GE1310
The Biochemistry of Attraction
Dr Richard Kong
GE1311
Death: A Discovery Approach
Dr Y W Lam
GE1346
Prof H L Kwong
GE2302
The Chemists Kitchen (The Science of Food
and Cooking)
Forensics and Modern Society
GE2307
Science, Fiction and the Supernatural
Dr Richard Kong
GE2322
The Nobel Spirit
Dr Y W Lam
GE2325
Chemistry of Sustainable Life
Dr Peggy Lo
BCH3802
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Dr Vincent Ko
To be announced
Prof Michael Lam
XI.
MAJOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND STAFF-STUDENT
COMMUNICATION
Major Programme Committee and Major Leaders
The Major Programme Committee is the departmental body responsible for the overall
management, operation and quality assurance of the majors. The Committee consists of
academic staff and student members. Two students from each major-year, elected by and from
the students studying in each year of the major, are appointed to the Committee on a one-year
term. For 2015-16, the Chairperson of the BSc Major Programme Committee is Prof
Kenneth Lo who is also one of the Major Leaders. Together with Dr Richard Kong and Dr
S G Cheung, the Major Leaders report to the Head of Department and are responsible for the
effective operation of the majors.
Subject Leaders
The three Subject Leaders are responsible for the development of the curriculum and give
academic advice to students in relation to the selection of courses. For 2015-16, the Subject
Leader for biology-related courses is Prof Nora Tam, for chemistry-related courses is Prof
T C Lau, and for environmental science and management-related courses is Dr Paul Shin.
Joint Staff-Student Consultative Committee (JSSCC)
Student feedback is an important element for the quality assurance process of the majors. The
JSSCC is established to provide a channel of consultative process between students and staff in
the Department. The meetings are conducted in an informal manner and are held once every
semester. Students are encouraged to express their views and suggestions on the content,
organization and teaching of the majors. The JSSCC is made up of student representatives (two
from each major-year) and the Year Tutors. The Chairperson of the JSSCC for 2015-16 is
Dr Paul Shin.
Academic Staff
If you encounter any difficulties in a particular course, you should consult the academic staff
concerned without delay. They can be reached by phone or by email. For any problems relating
to laboratory classes, laboratory demonstrators are also available for your assistance.
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Year Tutors
In order to cultivate a better relationship between students and academic staff, the Year Tutors,
who report to Major Leaders, are appointed for organising non-academic activities for the
students. Their general duties include making scholarship nominations, liaise with Student
Development Services (SDS), and organising industrial placements for students etc. For the
current academic year of 2015-16, the Year Tutors and their specific responsibilities are listed
below:
First Year Tutor
Dr Alex Wong
 Coordinator of
Orientation Day
 Coordinator of Student
Mentoring Scheme
Second Year Tutor
Dr Vincent Ko
 Coordinator of
Industrial Attachment
Scheme
Third Year Tutor
Dr Richard Cheung
 BCH Alumni Association
Liaison Officer
Student Mentoring Scheme
City University of Hong Kong is operating a mentoring system for new students to help them to
adapt to the learning environment of the University. The Department of Biology and Chemistry
has joined this system since 1996. We aim to foster a better relationship between the academic
staff and students, and to facilitate students’ whole personal development so that they can make
the best of their university education. Together with one senior student, each academic staff
member will mentor a group of Year One students. Students may approach their staff or student
mentor at any time, especially on matters relating to their academic programme and learning.
Staff and student mentors will organise activities throughout your first year to enhance group
dynamics. The coordinator for the Student Mentoring Scheme 2015-16 is Dr Alex Wong.
Biology and Chemistry Society (BCHS)
BCH Society is an organization made up of students of the Department of Biology and
Chemistry. The missions of the Society are to foster a spirit of unity, to provide welfare to its
members, and to promote a sense of belonging to the Department among fellow students. The
Society through organizing regular social functions provides a focal point for students’ social
life in the University, and cultivate a closer relationship between students and staff in the
Department. Every year it organizes a series of orientation programmes such as the Orientation
Camp at the beginning of Semester A for newcomers to familiarize themselves with the various
aspects of the Society and student life. It also organizes many other activities for its members
such as the Welfare Sale. Students are encouraged to participate in the activities organized by
the Society. You can contact the Society via its e-mail address at
“su.bchs@student.cityu.edu.hk”. The Liaison Officer of BCHS for 2015-16 academic year is
Dr Vincent Ko.
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Canvas
Canvas is an e-learning platform established for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
which can also be used as a means of communication for staff and students. Through Canvas,
students can provide feedback to the Major Leaders or Year Tutors throughout the whole year
and thus maintain a continuous dialogue with them.
Wiki Site for BCH students
A special channel has been created to facilitate our communication with students. The link can
be found under “Related Links” on the homepage of the BCH website. The Wiki Site is the main
platform to provide important news and announcements for BCH students’ attention. Please
check the Wiki Site on a regular basis.
Student Development Services (SDS)
The SDS of the CityU has many student-centred services that every CityU student can
participate in. It provides support and assistance to students in the following ways:








Attain an all-round development
Enrich campus life
Make career plans and choices
Solve personal problems
Enhance physical and mental well-being
Seek financial assistance
Apply for scholarship
Solicit welfare provisions
For details, please visit its website at “http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds”.
Do make use of this opportunity to enrich your university life!
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XII. COURSE DESCRIPTION
AP1201
General Physics I
Prerequisite:
HKDSE Mathematics
Compulsory Part or equivalent
Precursor:
HKDSE Physics or Combined
Science (Physics, Chemistry) or
Combined Science (Biology,
Physics) or AP1200
Foundation Physics




*Course
-work
30%
Mechanics: Vectors and scalars. Resolving forces.
Newton’s laws of motion. Conservation of energy.
Moments and torques. Gravitation. Circular
motion.
Heat and gases: Temperature and heat. Heat
capacity. Latent heat. Thermal expansion. Gas
laws. Kinetic theory of gases.
Waves: Traveling waves. Standing waves.
Huygens’ construction. Interference, refraction and
diffraction. Doppler effect.
Optics: Reflection. Refraction. Lenses.
* Refer to page 21 for Minimum Passing Requirement for BCH courses.
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*Exam
70%
BCH1100 Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Precursor:


*Course
-work
50%
*Exam
100%
Nil
Nil
Nil
Fundamental Concepts:
- Atoms, Ions, and Molecules
- Periodic Table
- Electronic Structure of Atoms
- Chemical Bonding: ionic and covalent
- Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical
Formulas and Equations
- States of Matters: Gases, Liquids, and Solids
- Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium
- Thermochemistry
- Acids and Bases
- Oxidation and Reduction
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
Examples of Daily-Life Chemistry:
- Global Warming
- Ozone Layer
- Acid Rain
- Energy
- Electricity
- Chemical Cells
- Nuclear Power
- Minerals
- Plastics
- Polymers
- Nutrition
- Drugs
- Molecules of Life
- And many more to be discovered
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil








50%
The Chemistry of Life
The Biology of Cells
Genetics
Microbiology
Evolution and Biodiversity
Plant Evolution and Diversity
Animal Physiology
A Brave New World
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BCH2003 Biochemistry
Prerequisite:
Precursor:





*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
30%
70%
30%
70%
30%
70%
Nil
BCH1200 or BCH2007 or BCH2071
Chemistry, biological functions, metabolic
pathways
Thermodynamics, bioenergetics
Metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids
Lipid biosynthesis and fatty acid catabolism
Metabolic integration and cancer metabolism
BCH2004 Principles of Analytical Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil













Data treatment
Gravimetric methods
Aqueous solutions
Equilibrium calculations
Titrimetry/Precipitate formation
Complex-formation/ Complex titrations
Acid-base titrations/ Non-aqueous titrations
Basic electrochemistry
REDOX titrations
Potentiometry
Spectrophotometry
Atomic spectroscopy/ Molecular spectroscopy
Gas chromatography/ Liquid chromatography
BCH2005 Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





BCH2006
Basic Concepts
Natural waters (hydrosphere)
Minerals, clay, soil and sediments (lithosphere)
Biochemistry of important elements (biosphere)
Atmosphere
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





70%
Atomic Structure
Atomic Properties
Chemical Bonding
Solvents, Solutions, Acids and Bases
Coordination Chemistry
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BCH2007 Principles of Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil











*Course
-work
40%
*Exam
30%
70%
45%
55%
Carbon compounds
Acids and bases, electronic effect
Alkanes and cycloalkanes
Stereochemistry
Infrared spectroscopy and UV-vis spectroscopy
Alkyl halides
Alkenes and alkynes
Alcohols and ethers
Aromatic compounds
Carboxylic Acid and its derivatives
Amines
BCH2008 Principles of Physical Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





Introduction
State of Matter
Radiation and Matter
Thermodynamics
Kinetics
BCH2013 Microbiology
Prerequisite:
Precursor:






60%
Nil
BCH1200
Microbial diversity of archaea, bacteria, fungi,
protists, viruses
Microbial growth
Microbial ecology
Industrial microorganisms and products for the
health and food industry
Microbial interactions with humans
Microbial growth control
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BCH2066 Cell Biology
Prerequisite:
Precursor:








*Course
-work
40%
*Exam
40%
60%
100%
Nil
Nil
BCH1200
Basic concept of cells as the functional units of life
Major organelles in plant and animal cells
Differences and similarities between prokaryotes
and eukaryotes
Basic concept of the cell cycle and cell death
Cytoskeleton systems of microtubule and actinmyosn
Specialization of different cell types for their
functions
Human diseases caused by malformation or
malfunctioning of different cellular structures
Action of natural toxins on the cellular structures
BCH2067 Diversity of Life and Evolution
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH1200




Principles of classification and binomial
nomenclature
Darwin’s theory of evolution
Plant diversity and evolution
Animal diversity and evolution
BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology Laboratory
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2013, BCH2067





60%
Principles of microscopy and their applications
Laboratory safety
Aseptic techniques
Differentiation of different bacterial groups –
staining and biochemical methods
Morphological and functional characteristics of
Single-cell algae and protists, Major fungal groups
and chromists, Non-vascular plants,Vascular
non-seed plants, Vascular plants, Invertebrate
animals, Vertebrate animals
33
BCH2071 Biological Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH1200







*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
100%
Nil
40%
60%
Introduction to biological chemistry
Buffers and indicators
Organic nomenclature, functional groups and
organic reactions
Biomolecules (i.e. nucleic acids, proteins,
carbohydrates and lipids)
Enzyme classification, catalytic mechanism and
kinetics
Structure, chemical reactions and biological
functions of biomolecules
Bioenergetics and free energy
BCH2072 Laboratory Course for Cell Biology and
Biochemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2003, BCH2066




Basic laboratory skills including solution
preparation and pipetting
Cell culture, cell counting, and cell disruption
Genomic DNA isolation and concentration
measurement
Cytotoxicity, cell morphology and microscopy
BCH3012 Genetics
Prerequisite:
Precursor:







70%
Nil
BCH2013 or BCH3013
Chemistry of genetic materials
Gene structure, function and regulation
Genetic variation, evolution and population
genetics
Genetics of viruses and bacteria
Eukaryotic genetics
Population genetics
Applied Genetics
34
BCH3014 Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2006





*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
30%
70%
30%
70%
40%
60%
Symmetry and Group Theory
Application of group theory to Infrared and Raman
Spectroscopy
Molecular Orbital Theory
Bonding in Transition Metal Complexes
Organometallic Chemistry
BCH3015 Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2007




Aromatic and heterocyclic Chemistry
Carbonyl Chemistry
Reaction Mechanisms
Application of NMR and MS in organic chemistry
BCH3016 Physical Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2008









Nonelectrolyte Solutions
Electrolyte Solutions
Chemical Equilibrium
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry and Colloids
Macromolecules
Thermodynamics
Chemical Interactions Involving Solids, Liquids
and Gases in the Environment
BCH3017 Molecular Biology
Prerequisite:
BCH1200
Precursor:
BCH2003, BCH2013, BCH3012






70%
In vitro and in vivo genetic manipulation
Gene structure, function and regulation
Biochemical engineering
Creation and application of transgenic animals and
plants
Molecular biology and biotechnology
Bioinformatics – application of basic computational
techniques
35
BCH3027 Analytical Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil







BCH3038
*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
40%
60%
Chromatographic Separations
Gas Chromatography
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Atomic Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometry
Potentiometry
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil







70%
Introduction to integrated environmental
management systems; cost-benefit considerations;
sustainable development
Techniques and equipment in environmental
sampling and field experiments
Collection and analysis of field data, extrapolation
and limitation of data
Bio-statistics. Experimental and sampling design:
controls, random sampling, stratified random
sampling, hierarchical sampling, field
manipulation. Optimal sample size. Factorial
design, Latin square, Power analysis
Prospective, retrospective, and comparative risk
assessment of environmental contaminants
Hazard identification, dose-response assessment,
exposure assessment, and risk characterization
Uncertainty analysis and probabilistic risk
assessment
36
BCH3042
Directed Studies in
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





BCH3052
*Course
-work
100%
*Exam
30%
70%
The course is flexible, and has no specific syllabus.
An academic staff member can direct student(s) to
attend a particular workshop or course, participate
in a study tour, conduct fieldwork, library search or
a small research project, or assist on a bigger
project, etc. in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental
Sciences. A student can also approach an academic
staff member to carry out directed studies.
Innovative and discovery-based elements are
essential in the study.
The course is to be taken only once by students
throughout their programme of study.
The number of credits assigned to the directed
studies is according to time spent for a particular
study, the level of difficulty, and the depth of the
studies. The maximum credit units gained should
be between 1 and 4.
The nature of the study, number of credit units
gained, and evaluation / assessment pattern will be
considered by a Directed Studies Committee which
will make a recommendation to the Head of the
Department for endorsement before initiating the
Directed Studies.
Chemistry Beyond the Molecule: Supramolecular
Chemistry
Prerequisite:
BCH2006, BCH2007
Precursor:
Nil










Nil
Lock-and-Key Principle
Hydrogen Bonding and Intermolecular Bonds
Molecular Recognition
Chelate, Conformational and Macrocyclic Effects
Ionic Recognition: Cation- and Anion-Binding
Hosts
Selectivity in Host Molecules
Preparation of Synthetic Host Molecules
Natural Host Molecules
Self-Assembly
Applications of Supramolecular Chemistry
37
BCH3053
Prerequisite:
BCH2008
Precursor:
Nil






BCH3055
*Exam
50%
50%














40%
60%
30%
Electronic Structure Methods
Atomic and Molecular Properties
Using Quantum Chemistry Programs
Structure
Energetic
Reactivity
Green Chemistry
Prerequisite:
BCH2006, BCH2007, BCH2008
Precursor:
Nil


BCH3068
*Course
-work
70%
Accidents, Algae, Aqueous, Atom economy
Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Biofuels, Bio-inspired,
Biomass
Catalysis, Chemicals, Chemofobia
Environmental factor, Enzymes, Extended liquids
Fluorous
Glass, Global warming, Green chemistry
Heterogeneous, Homogeneous
Ionic liquids
Metals, Microwave, MTBE
Organic, Ozone hole
Plastics, Pollution, Prevention, Principles
Real time monitoring, Recycling, Rubber
Sonocation, Super critical media, Sustainability,
Sustainable developments
Toxicity
Unleaded gasoline
Zeolites
General Ecology
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2067
 What is ecology?
 Principles and concepts on organismal ecology
 Ecology of sex and group living
 Population biology
 Intra- and inter-specific competition
 Trophic structure and relationships
 Community ecology
 Ecosystem types
 Ecosystem function and dynamics
 Biogeochemical cycles
38
BCH3069
Animal Physiology
Prerequisite:
BCH2066, BCH2067
Precursor:
Nil




BCH3074





40%
60%
50%
50%
50%
50%
Photosynthesis and translocation of
photoassimilates
Gaseous exchange, water uptake and transportation
Hormones, movement, morphogenesis,
photoperiodism and dormancy
Reproduction, seed germination and development
Physiology of plants under stress
Plant biotechnology
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Sources, Fates, Effects of Pollutants
Chemical and Biological Monitoring of Pollution
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil



60%
The terminology and basic principles of structure
and function in animals cardiovascular, respiratory,
renal, endocrine, immune, and gastrointestinal
physiology; locomotion, and sensory physiology;
animal reproduction and central nervous systems
The functions of different cell types and their
interactions in organs system
Mechanisms by which organ systems are
controlled and functions coordinated
Introduction of human physiology emphasizing
mechanisms of control and regulation
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2067




BCH4022
*Exam
Plant Physiology
Prerequisite:
BCH2067
Precursor:
Nil

BCH4021
*Course
-work
40%
Environmental toxicants and their fates
Toxicity tests and bioassay
Management of environmental toxicants
39
BCH4023
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





BCH4029
35%
65%
30%
70%
30%
70%
Separation Techniques
Mass Spectrometry
Bioanalytical Techniques
Surface Analysis Techniques
Electron Microscope Techniques
Current Trend and Future Perspectives of
Oxidation and Reduction
Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
Metalloproteins
Inorganic Photochemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2007, BCH3015






60%
Wastewater treatment options
Biological aspects of wastewater treatment
Anaerobic digestion of sewage sludges
Conventional waste disposal options
Reutilization of waste as feed and food
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH3014




BCH4031
*Exam
Prerequisite:
BCH2004
Precursor:
BCH3027






BCH4030
*Course
-work
40%
Aldol reactions and enolate anions
Carbohydrates and lipids
Multi-step organic syntheses
Conformational, steric, and stereoelectronic effects
Organic reaction mechanisms
Nucleophilic substitution reaction
40
BCH4033
Prerequisite:
BCH2006, BCH2007, BCH2008
Precursor:
Nil














BCH4034
*Coursework
55%
*Exam
40%
60%
The role of chemical technology in the world
The role of physical chemistry in chemical
technology
The fundamentals of chemical engineering
Energy production
The raw materials of the chemical and
petrochemical industry
Chemical processes related to water
The products and processes of the inorganic
chemical industry
Synthetic fuels
C1 chemical processes
The products and processes of the organic chemical
industry
The fundamentals and products of biotechnology
Agricultural chemicals
Chemical technologies used in the electronic
industry
Challenges for sustainable developments
Environmental Control and Waste Treatment
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil
Environmental Control






Types and sources of pollution
Environmental policy making
Legal aspects of environmental pollution
Environmental standards and regulations
Pollution Control Ordinances
Economic and social implications of environmental
protection
Waste Treatment






45%
Sources and kinds of wastes
Clean production technology
“Cradle to Grave” approach to waste management
Management of toxic and hazardous wastes
Waste management in Hong Kong
Socio-economic considerations
41
BCH4035
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2004, BCH2005





BCH4036


BCH4037
*Exam
100%
Nil
100%
Nil
Nil
Nil
Management of a substantial piece of individual
research and developmental research project
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effective communication in the form of written and
verbal presentation of scientific information
Seminar Series
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil



55%
Strategies in Environmental Monitoring
Trace analysis
Water and Sediment Quality Measurement
Air Quality Measurement
Environmental Modelling and its Applications
Project
Prerequisite:
Precursor:

*Course
-work
45%
Management of a substantial piece of individual
research and developmental research project
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effective communication in the form of written and
42
BCH4039
Environmental Conservation and Resources
Management
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil









BCH4040
*Course
-work
40%
*Exam
40%
60%
Principles of conservation and management of
renewable and non-renewable resources
Conservation and management of agriculture and
forestry
Conservation and management of wildlife and
natural habitats
Conservation and management of fisheries
resources and aquaculture
Integrated coastal zone management
Conservation and protection of endangered species
The use of remote sensing techniques and GIS in
the conservation and management of natural
resources
The use of modelling techniques in environmental
conservation and management
Case studies
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil









60%
Principles, objectives and application of EIA
EIA processes
Methodologies in the identification, prediction and
assessment of specific and cumulative impacts:
overlay, checklist, matrices, sequences flow
diagram, network and other systems
Identification and evaluation of mitigation
measures
Risk characterization, assessment and management
Content, preparation and review of environmental
impact statements
Monitoring and auditing of environment impacts
Case studies from developed and developing
countries. Specific socio-economic impacts and
limitations of EIA in developing countries. Case
studies from studies from Hong Kong
Problems and constraints of EIA
43
BCH4041
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil








BCH4043
*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
40%
60%
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry and society
Industrial, biological and environmental
importance of chemistry
Catalysis
Luminescent and functional materials
Characterization and analytical techniques
Physical principles concerning the selected topics
Food Chemistry
Prerequisite:
BCH2003 or BCH2007
Precursor:
Nil








70%
Introduction to Food Chemistry
Water and its physico-chemical characteristics
Carbohydrate components in food
Chemistry of lipids in relation to lipid
characteristics, emulsions and gels
Protein structure in relation to food characteristics
and nutritional value
Chemical and biochemical properties of foods
Chemical food additives and their functionalities in
food processing
Analysis of foods
44
BCH4045
Medicinal Chemistry
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2007





BCH4051
*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
30%
70%
Drug discovery, design and development process:
drug screening, lead compound, ADME,
metabolism, clinical trials
Drug target and drug: enzyme, DNA, enzyme
inactivation, competitive enzyme inhibitor,
irreversible enzyme inhibitor, DNA-interactive
drug, DNA intercalator, DNA alkylator, DNA
strand breaker, drug combination, drug resistance,
drug interaction
Target identification: active site, affinity, efficacy,
potency, in vivo and in vitro tests
Anticancer and antibacterial drugs: platinum-based
anticancer drugs, taxol, methotrexate, Vinca
Alkaliods
Lead identification, structure-activity relationships,
pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics
Forensic Chemistry
Prerequisite:
BCH2004
Precursor:
BCH3027, BCH4028









70%
Forensic toxicology
Analysis of blood, bloodstains and other biological
fluids and stains
Examination of physical forensic evidence
Microanalysis and examination of trace evidence
Examination of firearms, bullets and explosives
Investigation of arson cases
Forensic DNA analysis
Forensic medicine, odontology & anthropology
Examination of questioned documents
45
BCH4054
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
Prerequisite:
BCH2006 or BCH2007
Precursor:
Nil







BCH4063
*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
50%
50%
Quantum Mechanics
Symmetry, Group Theory and Quantum
Mechanics
Nature of Radiation, Atomic and Molecular
Transitions
Electronic Absorption Spectroscopy
Vibration and Rotation Spectroscopies
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Electron
Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopies
Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Systems Biology
Prerequisite:
BCH3017 or BCH4017
Precursor:
Nil















70%
Historical perspective: From Molecular Biology to
Functional Genomics
Genome annotation: methods and challenges
Introduction to genomic-scale sequence
comparisons
ORFeome cloning and other resources
Scaling up through miniaturization and automation
Second generation sequencing technologies
Archon X prize for genomics. Approaches used by
each contestant will be examined.
Chip-based technologies
Mass spectrometry-based proteomics
Technologies for studying the protein interactome
High throughput microscopy
Model organisms for systems biology
High throughput screening and chemical genetics
Database resources in systems biology
Biostatistics for genomic-scale technologies
46
BCH4064
Biological Techniques and Instrumentation
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2003
*Course
-work
45%
*Exam
40%
60%
55%
This course will focus on three groups of biological
techniques:
 Visualization of gene expression
o Microscopy
 Manipulation of gene expression
o Introduction of foreign DNA into cells
o RNA interference
 Detection of gene expression
o Detection of protein expression
o Proteomics
This course will also include the following skills:
 Presentation skills
 Technology transfer
 Entrepreneurship in science
 Open source learning in science
BCH4073
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2067, BCH3068, BCH3074









Introduction to soil and terrestrial plant ecology
Populations, communities and biomes
Factors affecting plant growth, production and
distribution
Herbivory and plant defence
Biological and physicochemical properties of soil
Global biogeochemical cycling
Soil organic matter dynamics and carbon
sequestration
Primary production: plants, plant roots and
rhizosphere
Plant and soil interactions
47
BCH4078
Aquatic Ecology
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2067 and/or BCH3068









BCH4079
*Exam
40%
60%





40%
60%
Diversity, characteristics, sources of
microorganisms and microbial toxins in foods
Beneficial uses of microorganisms in foods
Microbial toxins
Microbial food spoilage
Control of microorganisms in foods
Methods in examination of spoiled foods. Rapid
and early detection of biotoxins in foods and
seafood
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2003, BCH2004






60%
Hydrological cycle
Physiography of standing water and flowing water
Ocean circulation, physical and chemical
parameters
Diversity of aquatic organisms
Aquatic communities
Species and community interactions
Nutrient cycling and energy flow
Water pollution
Introduced species
Food Microbes, Toxins and Public Health
Prerequisite:
BCH2003, BCH2013, BCH2066
Precursor:
Nil

BMS4101
*Course
-work
40%
Introduction and Review
Cell-based techniques
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Omics Techniques
Other Frontiers
48
BMS4102
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





BMS4106
*Exam
40%
60%
40%
60%
Drug discovery and design of biopharmaceuticals
Cell culture and recombinant organisms
Innovative technologies for discovery of drugs
Patient drugs
Production process
Quality assurance
Formulation and delivery
Regulatory issues
Microbial Physiology (subject to approval)
Prerequisite:
BCH2013
Precursor:
BCH2003




70%
Biology and technology of tissue repair and organ
regeneration
Key molecules and cells in regeneration:
techniques and analysis
Emerging technologies of molecular and stem cell
therapies, tissue engineering and novel
biomaterials
Regeneration and aging society
Medical and ethical implications of regenerative
medicine
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
BCH2003/BCH2003A or BCH3017








BMS4801
*Course
-work
30%
Microbial growth physiology and molecular
adaptation
Metabolic diversity of microbes in environment
Adaptations to environmental stress
Signal transduction, motility, and chemotaxis in
bacteria
49
CS1102
Introduction to Computer Studies
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil







CS1302
*Exam
40%
60%
50%
50%
The development of algorithms
Program design
Programming language
Control structures
Data types
Arrays
Functions and parameters
Composite data types
Structured decompostition
Programming style
Program testing
Introduction to recursion
Fundamentals of Internet Applications Development
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil









60%
Logical operations
Binary arithmetic
Basic operations of computer, data, CPU, memory,
bus, IO, peripherals
Programming concepts – instructions, programs,
need for high-level language, compilers,
interpreters
Basic data types (integers, Boolean, characters and
strings)
Variables, expressions, and operations
Compound statements and control structures
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil












CS2204
*Course
-work
40%
Review of Internet organization
Common Internet services and protocols
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Client-server model
HyperText Markup Language (XHTML)
Document Object Model (DOM)
Cascading Style Sheet (CSS)
Scripting language and Web browser
JavaScript and Client-side programming models
50
CS2360
*Coursework
50%
Java Programming
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





















Problem solving techniques and algorithm
development
Software development process, environment and
tools
Elements of coding styles
Basic data types and declarations
Basic object-orientation, such as classes,
inheritance and polymorphism
Expressions
Assignment
Basic I/O operations and control structures
Functions and procedures
Parameter passing
Block structure
Scope of variables
Structured data types
Arrays
Lists
Files and advanced I/O
Levels of abstraction
Concept of data hiding
Abstract data types and structures
Iteration and recursion
Basic flow-charting and/or simple UML diagrams
51
*Exam
50%
EF3040
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil








GE1401
*Course
-work
50%
*Exam
100%
Nil
Scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost
Basic supply and demand analysis
Basic theories of consumer, producer, and cost
Competition and monopoly
Efficiency and market failure
Public goods, externalities, and property right
Environmental problems and their solutions
Cost-benefit analysis in environmental decision
making
University English
Prerequisite:
Grade D in HKAL Use of English or
Grade 4 in HKDSE or successful
completion of English for Academic
Proficiency Courses (EL0220,
EL0222, EL0223 and EL0225 – 6
credits) or English for Academic
Purposes (EL0200 – 6 credits)
Precursor:
Nil









50%
Writing as a tool for discovery
The process of writing
Descriptive writing
Analytical writing
Argumentative writing
Research and using evidence
Integrating other people’s words and ideas
Avoiding plagiarism
Academic citation styles
52
GE1501
Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil















GE2401
Aesthetics
Agriculture
Arts
Asian countries
Buddhism
China
Chinese Civilisation
Civil Examination
System
Clan
Commerce
Confucianism
Daoism
Dynastic Cycle
Family
Gender















*Course
-work
100%
*Exam
100%
Nil
History
Intellectual
Foundations
Intelligentsia
Language
Lineage
Literature
Medicine
Music
Operas
Philosophy
Political Institution
Power Structure
Science
Technology
World
English for Science
Prerequisite:
Grade D in HKAL Use of English or
Grade 4 in HKDSE or successful
completion of English Academic
Proficiency Courses (EL0220,
EL0222, EL0223 and EL0225 – 6
credits) or English for Academic
Purposes (EL0200 – 6 credits)
Precursor:
Nil










English for Science
Academic writing
Academic literacy
Critical literacy
Reading strategies
Writer stance
Oral presentation
Verbal delivery skills
Non-verbal delivery
skills
Scientific report







Nil
Lab report
Discourse
conventions
Language in use
Organization and
structure
Citation and
referencing
Corpus tools
Data-driven learning
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JC4004
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil





LW3956
*Course
-work
100%
*Exam
50%
50%
Nil
Global issues
Broadly impacting research
Cross-disciplinary endeavours
New techniques and technologies
New approaches to old problems
Environment and Law
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil

Defining environment and understanding HK legal
system
 Private law : Common law torts in dealing with
environmental problems: nuisance, trespass,
negligence and strict liability and application Hong
Kong
 Public Law : International law and basic concepts,
judicial review and basic concepts of
administrative law ; its interrelation with
environmental law and its principles of sustainable
development, precaution, preservation and polluter
pays
 Environmental law-making and implementation;
roles of the legislature, the court and the
government; and human rights in the EU and
environmental justice
 Regulatory laws in Hong Kong :
Environmental impact assessment;
o Air pollution and control; legislative framework,
regulatory measures and judicial interpretation;
o Water pollution and control; legislative framework,
o Noise pollution and control; legislative framework,
o Waste management; legislative framework,
cross-border waste movement and legal control.
o Endangered species protection and international
smuggling of wildlife species
54
MA1200
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I
Prerequisite: HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory
Part, or HKDSE Mathematics
Compulsory Part and Extended Part
Module 1, or HKDSE Mathematics
Module 2 (Levels 1-3); or equivalent
Precursor:
Nil





MA1201
*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
30%
70%
Polynomials; Mathematical induction; Binomial
theorem
Coordination geometry and conic sections; Basic
trigonometry
Functions and inverses; Limits, continuity and
differentiability
Techniques of differentiation, implicit, logarithmic
and parametric differentiation; Successive
differentiation
Applications of differentiation: rate of change,
local extrema, optimization problems, Taylor
series, I’Hôpital rule
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II
Prerequisite:
MA1200, or Grade B or above in
MA1100 (approval from MA must be
obtained), or MA1300 (approval
from MA must be obtained)
Precursor:
Nil





70%
Definite and indefinite integrals; Techniques of
integration, integration of rational functions,
integration by substitution, integration by parts
Physical and geometric applications of integration
Vectors in R 2 and R 3; Scalar products, cross
products, triple scalar products; Linear
(in)dependence
Matrices; Determinants, cofactor expansion;
Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination,
Cramer’s rule; Matrix inverses, Gauss-Jordan
elimination method
Arithmetic of complex numbers; Polar and Euler
forms; De Moivre’s theorem and its applications
55
MA1300
Prerequisite:
HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory
Part and Extended Part Module 1
(Level 5), or HKDSE Mathematics
Module 2 (Level 3-5); or equivalent
Precursor:
Nil






MA1301
*Course
-work
30%
*Exam
30%
70%
Polynomials; Mathematical induction
Coordinate geometry and conic sections; Basic
trigonometry
Functions and inverses
Limits of sequences and infinite series
Limits, continuity and differentiability of functions
Techniques of differentiation, implicit, logarithmic
and parametric differentiation; Successive
differentiation
Prerequisite: MA1300, or Grade B or above in
MA1200 (approval from MA must be
obtained)
Precursor:
Nil







70%
Basic theorems of differentiation
Applications of differentiation: rate of change,
local extrema, optimization problems, power and
Taylor series, I’Hôpital rule
Definite and indefinite integrals; Techniques of
integration, integration by substitution, integration
by parts; Improper integrals
Physical and geometric applications of integration
Vectors in R 2 and R 3; Scalar products, cross
products, triple scalar products; Linear
(in)dependence; Applications to equations of lines
and planes
Matrices; Determinants, cofactor expansion;
Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination,
Cramer’s rule; Matrix inverses, Gauss-Jordan
elimination method
Arithmetic of complex numbers; Polar and Euler
forms; De Moivre’s theorem and its applications
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MA2008
Mathematical and Statistical Laboratory
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
MA2172 and MA2176 or MA2001 or
MA2127 or Math at HKAS (Grade E
or above)




MA2172
*Exam
30%
70%
50%
50%
Random variables
Distribution
Data and sample description
Estimation of parameters
Tests of hypothesis
Regression
ANOVA
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil












Nil
Introduction to Computer Systems
Numerical tools
Statistical packages
Mathematical packages
Applied Statistics for Sciences and Engineering
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil







POL3942
*Course
-work
100%
Global Environmental Crisis
Climate Change and Global Warming
World Poverty and Environmental Justice
Economic Growth, Environmental Protection and
Sustainable Development
Anthropocentric and Non-Anthropocentric
Environmental Ethics
Command and Control
Economic Measures and Market-based Policy
Measures
Air Pollution, Renewable Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Emission Trading
Sustainable Waste Management
Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Green Groups and Civil Society
57
SEE2201
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Prerequisite:
AP1201, BCH1100, BCH1200,
MA1200 or MA1300,
MA1201 or MA1301
Precursor:
Nil








SEE3201
*Course
-work
60%
*Exam
40%
60%
Composition and physiochemical properties of
contaminants
Physical, chemical and biological transformation
mechanisms of contaminants
Contaminant transport phenomena
Reactor models
Material-balance models
Water and wastewater treatment engineering and
design
Air pollutant emissions and controls
Noise measurements and controls
Atmospheric Science - An Introductory Survey
Prerequisite:
Any one of the following courses:
AP1200, AP1201, SEE2001
and
Any two of the following MA courses:
MA1200, MA1201, MA1300, MA1301
Precursor:
Nil





40%
Basic structure of the atmosphere
Atmospheric thermodynamics and radiative
transfer
Hydrostatics of the atmosphere
Basic atmospheric dynamics
Climate variability
58
SEE4202
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil









SEE4212
*Exam
40%
60%
40%
60%
Introduction to climate system
Global energy balance and hydrological cycle
Atmospheric general circulation
Oceanic general circulation
Climate variability
An Introduction to Environmental Data Analysis
Prerequisite:
MA2172 or MA2181
Precursor:
Nil





60%
The structure and composition of atmosphere, the
stratosphere and troposphere
Natural and anthropogenic sources of atmospheric
gases
The origin of air pollution problems and their
control
Atmospheric oxidants and radicals, their formation
and relevant reactions
Atmospheric fate of organic air pollutants
compounds, sources, reactions and sinks
Photochemistry of atmospheric inorganic
compounds, NOx chemistry, secondary air
pollutants
Ozone formation in the stratosphere and
troposphere
Acid deposition and cloud formation
Aerosol chemistry and physics
Physics of Climate
Prerequisite:
SEE3201
Precursor:
Nil





SEE4213
*Course
-work
40%
Probability distributions
Test of hypothesis
Regression analysis
Time series
Principal component analysis
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SEE4216
Prerequisite:
SEE2001, SEE2201 or SEE3201
Precursor:
Nil





SEE4218
*Course
-work
40%
*Exam
30%
70%
Introduction of air pollution problem
Fundamental theories of air pollution
Air pollution measurement
Air pollution control
Lab sessions
Prerequisite:
SEE2001, SEE2002 or SEE2201
Precursor:
Nil















60%
Water quality standards
Properties of water contaminants
Reactor theory
Mass balances
Reaction kinetics
Gas transfer
Adsorption
Particle characterization
Particle processes
Flocculation
Filtration
Gravity separations
Membrane processes
Disinfection
Energy demand
Note : Any update of course information will be available on homepages of BCH and other
servicing departments.
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XIII. SERVICING COURSE DESCRIPTION
*Course
-work
30%
BCH2801 Characterization and Analysis of Chemical Hazards I
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil
*Exam
70%








Atomic structure and chemical bonding
Atomic absorption spectroscopy
Atomic emission spectroscopy
Molecular absorption spectroscopy
Molecular fluorescence spectroscopy
Infrared spectroscopy
Colorimetric analysis
Inductively coupled plasma spectrophotometry and
mass spectrometry
 Chemistry of polymer materials
 Chemistry of dyes and pigments
BCH3802 Characterization and Analysis of Chemical Hazards
II
Prerequisite:
BCH2801
Precursor:
Nil










X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Theory of chromatography
Gas chromatography
Liquid chromatography
Material safety
Environmental risk assessment
Trace organic analysis
Sample pre-treatment and preparation
Chemistry of polymer materials
Chemistry of dyes and pigments
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30%
70%
GE1302
The Science of Art
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil
*Course
-work
50%
*Exam
60%
40%
75%
25%
50%










Introduction: How we look at art
Perception of art: Biology and psychology
Biology in art
Acoustics, sound and music
Architecture and materials
Authentication and valuation of art
Case study: Leonardo da Vinci
Case study: Surrealism
Case study: Art in the DNA age
Digital media: Does technology change or reinforce
the way we make and perceive art?
 Field trip(s) and presentations
GE1310
The Biochemistry of Attraction
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil








GE1311
Introduction: What is attraction?
Endocrinology
Hormones and behaviour
Invertebrate hormones
Biochemical cues
The dark side of attraction
Biochemistry, attraction and commercialism
Field trip(s) and presentations
Death: A Discovery Approach
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil






Death
Life
Aging
Global Public Health
Religions
Laws
62
GE1346
The Chemists Kitchen (The Science of Food
and Cooking)
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil
*Course
-work
60%
*Exam
100%
Nil
40%
 Chemistry of food components
 Sensation and food
 Cooking methods and their effects on food from a
scientific perspective (Experiment 1)
 Importance of oil and water in food preparation
(Experiment 2)
 Seafood
 Vegetables and fruit
 Meats (pork, beef, poultry) (Experiment 3)
 Eggs (Experiment 4)
 Pasta and noodles
 Preparation of tofu, jelly, thickened food, etc. from
liquid food and their chemistry
 Chemistry of baking
 Group presentation
GE2302
Forensics and Modern Society
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil



















Forensic(s)
Crime scene
CSI, Chain-of-custody
Contamination
Pollution
Environment
Explosives
Counterterrorism
Intellectual Property
Counterfeit
Narcotics
Drugs
Fraud
Currency
Documents
Accuracy
Globalisation
Court
Engineering

















Ethics
Honesty
Dishonesty
Computers:
Pornography
Prosecution
Defence
Law
Lawyers
Criminal
Civil
Identification
Identity
Analysis
DNA
Odontology
Presumptive tests,
Matching
Certainty
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GE2307
Science, Fiction and the Supernatural
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil
*Course
-work
100%
*Exam
100%
Nil
100%
Nil
Nil
 Science, science fiction, mythology and the
supernatural
 UFOlogy, alien abduction, near-death experiences,
Qigong, meditation, ghosts, vampires, zombies,
monsters, Chinese theory of Yin and Yang
 Scientific knowing / Narrative knowing
 Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
 Effective communication in the form of written and
GE2322
The Nobel Spirit
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil
This course adopts a special teaching method in which
the students will be asked to take active roles in
deciding whom to teach and what to learn. They will be
guided through a series of well-structured activities that
are designed to select, extract and assemble knowledge
from the existing “knowledge-base”. In keeping with
the humanistic nature of the Nobel Prizes, the
knowledge-base our students will draw from is not
made of words or books or websites, but of people
themselves.
GE2325
Chemistry of Sustainable Life
Prerequisite:
Nil
Precursor:
Nil









The Evolution and Definition of Sustainability
A Molecular View of Life
Food
Drugs
Household Chemicals
Sustainable Energy
Sustainability in Architecture
Clean Air, Land, Water
Waste Management and Valorization
Note: Any update of course information will be available on homepage of BCH.
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Appendix I : Majors
&
Appendix II : Recommended Study Plans
Appendix I
BSc in Applied Biology
For Students admitted to the major in 2015-16 (Normative 4-year Degree)
1.
Gateway Education Requirements (30 credit units)
University Requirements (Required Courses) (9 credit units): Students must satisfy the following requirements
before graduation.

GE English (6 credit units)
Course
Code
Course Title
Level
Credit
Units
Sem
GE1401
University English
B1
3
A/B
GE2401
English for Science
B2
3
A/B
Remarks (e.g. College Accreditation, or
Exemption requirements, etc.)
Students who are required to take English for Academic Purposes (EL0200) must successfully complete 6 credit units before
studying GE1401 and GE2401.

Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Chinese Civilisation – History and
GE1501
B1
Credit
Units
Sem
3
B
Philosophy
Students with an HKDSE score below Grade 4 in Chinese, or an HKALE AS Chinese Language and Culture score below
Grade D are also required to take a 3-credit unit Chinese course (CHIN1001).

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit units from each of the three areas below:
Area 1 : Arts and Humanities
Area 2 : Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3 : Science and Technology

College/School-specified courses for fulfilling the Gateway Education requirement (9 credit units)
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Remarks
Units
MA1200 /
MA1300
MA1201 /
MA1301
CS1102 /
CS1302
B1
3
B1
3
B1
3
Appendix 1 - 1
CS1302 will be offered in 2015-16.
2.
College Requirement (6 credit units)
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Units
Sem
Remarks (e.g. College Accreditation,
or Exemption requirements, etc.)
Science (6 credit units)
Choose two from the following three subject areas:
Physics
AP1201
General Physics I
B1
3
A/B
Chemistry
B1
3
A/B
B1
3
A/B
Chemistry
BCH1100
Biology
BCH1200
Note : HKDSE students admitted without high school Physics will be required to take AP1200 Foundation Physics
(a non-credit bearing course in fundamental Physics).
3.
Major Requirement (66 credit units)
Major Required Courses (47 credit units)

Students must take ALL the required courses in the following list.
Course
Course Title
Credit
Units
Sem
B2
3
A
Level
Code
MA2172
Engineering
BCH2003
Biochemistry
B2
3
B
BCH2013
Microbiology
B2
3
A
BCH2066
Cell Biology
B2
3
B
BCH2067
B2
3
A
BCH2070
Diversity of Life and Microbiology
B2
2
A
Laboratory
BCH2071
B2
4
A
BCH2072
Laboratory Course for Cell Biology and
B2
2
B
Biochemistry
BCH3012
Genetics
B3
4
A
BCH3017
Molecular Biology
B3
4
B
BCH3068
General Ecology
B3
4
A
BCH3069
Animal Physiology
B3
4
B
BCH3074
Plant Physiology
B3
4
A
BCH4064
Biological Techniques and
B4
4
A
Instrumentation
Appendix 1 - 2
Major Elective Courses (19 credit units)
Course
Course Title
Credit
Units
Sem
B3/B4
1-4
A/B
Level
Code
BCH3042
Directed Studies in
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental
Sciences
BCH4036
Project
B4
6
A&B
BCH4037
Seminar Series
B4
3
A&B
BCH4039
Environmental Conservation and
B4
4
A
Resources Management
BCH4063
Systems Biology
B4
4
B
BMS4801
Microbial Physiology
B4
4
A
(subject to approval)
#
Please note Sem/Year offer
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
BCH4073#
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4078#
Aquatic Ecology
B4
4
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
BCH4079#
Food Microbes, Toxins and Public
B4
4
Cancelled Not offered
B
Not offered
B4
4
B
Not offered
Health
BMS4102#
4.
B
Not offered
Minor (Optional)
A minor consists of a structured group of courses that focus on a particular academic discipline, allowing students
to develop some depth of understanding in a subject area or topic of professional interest. A minor requires 15-18
credit units. The credit units earned to fulfill the minor requirement cannot be used towards meeting the
requirement for another major and/ or minor taken by the student.
5.
Free Electives
After fulfilling the credit unit requirements for the GE, Major, and Minor (optional), students may choose free
electives, and must do so if their cumulative credit load is below 120 credit units, the minimum required for
graduation.
Appendix 1 - 3
BSc in Applied Chemistry
1.
before graduation.

Course
Code
Course Title
Level
Credit
Units
Sem
GE1401
University English
B1
3
A/B
GE2401
English for Science
B2
3
A/B

Course
Course Title
Level
Code
GE1501
Credit
Units
Sem
3
B
B1
Philosophy


Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Remarks
Units
MA1200 /
MA1300
MA1201 /
MA1301
CS1102 /
CS1302
B1
3
B1
3
B1
3
Appendix I - 4
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Units
Sem
Physics
AP1201
General Physics I
B1
3
A/B
Chemistry
B1
3
A/B
B1
3
A/B
Chemistry
BCH1100
Biology
BCH1200
3.

Students must take ALL the required courses in the following list.
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
MA2172
Credit
Sem
Units
B2
3
A
Engineering
BCH2004
B2
4
B
BCH2006
B2
4
A
BCH2007
B2
4
A
BCH2008
B2
4
B
BCH3014
Inorganic Chemistry
B3
4
A
BCH3015
Organic Chemistry
B3
4
B
BCH3016
Physical Chemistry
B3
4
B
BCH3027
B3
4
A
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
CS2204
Credit
Sem
Units
Fundamentals of Internet Applications
B2
3
B
Development
CS2360
Java Programming
B2
3
A
MA2008
Mathematical and Statistical
B2
3
B
Laboratory
Not offered to Year 2 students of
normative 4-year degree and Year 1
students of Advanced Standing I.
Appendix I - 5
BCH2003
Biochemistry
B2
3
B
BCH2005
B2
4
A
BCH3038
Environmental Sampling and Risk
B3
4
A
B3/B4
1-4
A/B
Assessment
BCH3042
Directed Studies in
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental
Sciences
BCH4021
B4
4
A
BCH4022
B4
4
A
BCH4036
Project
B4
6
A&B
BCH4037
Seminar Series
B4
3
A&B
BMS4101
B4
4
B
#
2015/16
BCH3052
#
BCH3053
#
Chemistry Beyond the Molecule:
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
B
Not offered
B3
3
B3
3
B
Not offered
Green Chemistry
B3
3
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4029
#
B4
4
Not offered
A
Not offered
A
BCH4030
#
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4031
#
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4033
#
B4
4
B
Not offered
A
Not offered
BCH4034
#
Environmental Control and Waste
B4
4
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
Supramolecular Chemistry
BCH3055#
Treatment
BCH4035#
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4041
#
B4
4
Not offered
A
Not offered
A
BCH4043
#
Food Chemistry
B4
3
A
Not offered
A
Not offered
BCH4045
#
Medicinal Chemistry
B4
3
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
BCH4051
#
Forensic Chemistry
B4
3
Not offered
A
Not offered
A
Chemical Bonding and Molecular
B4
3
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4054#
Spectroscopy
BMS4106
4.
#
Minor (Optional)
5.
Free Electives
graduation.
Appendix I - 6
BSc in Environmental Science and Management
1.
before graduation.

Course
Code
Course Title
Level
Credit
Units
Sem
GE1401
University English
B1
3
A/B
GE2401
English for Science
B2
3
A/B

Course
Course Title
Level
Code
GE1501
Credit
Units
Sem
3
B
B1
Philosophy


Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Remarks
Units
MA1200 /
MA1300
MA1201 /
MA1301
CS1102 /
CS1302
B1
3
B1
3
B1
3
Appendix I - 7
2.
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Units
Sem
Physics
AP1201
General Physics I
B1
3
A/B
Chemistry
B1
3
A/B
B1
3
A/B
Chemistry
BCH1100
Biology
BCH1200
3.

Students must take ALL required courses in the following list.
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Sem
Units
EF3040
B3
3
B
LW3956
Environment and Law
B3
3
A
MA2172
B2
3
A
B3
3
B
Engineering
POL3942
Not recommended to Year 2 students
of normative 4-year degree and Year 1
students of Advanced Standing I.
BCH2003
Biochemistry
B2
3
B
BCH2004
B2
4
B
BCH2005
B2
4
A
BCH2067
B2
3
A
BCH4022
B4
4
A
BCH4039
B4
4
A
BCH4040
B4
4
B
SEE2201
Introduction to Environmental
B2
3
B
Engineering
Appendix I - 8
Recommended for Final Year students.
Atmospheric Science – An Introductory
SEE3201
B3
3
A
Either HKDSE Physics or AP1200 or
Survey
AP1201 is required before taking this
course.
SEE4202
B4
3
A



To fulfil the 19 credit unit major elective requirement, students of normative 4-year degree may:
(a)
choose any courses listed in the table below; OR
(b)
select courses all under one particular category (i.e. A, B and C). Such selection will allow students to
develop some in-depth understanding in a particular category of the subject discipline.
Students of Advanced Standing I are required to fulfil 7 credit units.
Students of Advanced Standing II are required to fulfil 0 credit units.
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Sem
Units
A. Water Quality & Waste Management
BCH4021
B4
4
A
JC4004
B4
1
A
#
BCH4023
#
BCH4034#
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
Environmental Control and Waste
B4
4
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
Treatment
Note: Students may take either BCH4023 or BCH4034 but not both.
BCH4035#
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
SEE4218#
B4
3
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
Appendix I - 9
Course
Course Title
Level
Code
Credit
Sem
Units
B. Ecosystems Management
BCH3038
Environmental Sampling and Risk
B3
4
A
Assessment
#
BCH4035
#
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4073#
B4
4
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
BCH4078#
Aquatic Ecology
B4
4
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
Course
Course Title
Level
Credit
Code
Sem
Units
C. Atmospheric Environment
JC4004
B4
1
A
SEE4213
An Introduction to Environmental Data
B4
3
A
Analysis
#
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
SEE4212#
Physics of Climate
B4
3
B
Not offered
B
Not offered
SEE4216#
B4
3
Not offered
B
Not offered
B
Course
Course Title
Level
Credit
Code
Sem
Units
Others: Research-Related Courses
BCH3042
Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/ B3/B4
1-4
A/B
Environment Sciences
4.
BCH4036
Project
B4
6
A&B
BCH4037
Seminar Series
B4
3
A&B
Minor (Optional)
5.
Free Electives
graduation.
Appendix I - 10
Appendix II
BSc in Applied Biology
Recommended Study Plan
Year 1
Semesters A and B
Gateway Education – University Requirements
College/School-specified courses
College Requirement
Gateway Education Distributional Requirements
CUs
9
9
6
For details, please refer to Appendix I - 1
Year 2
Semester A
CUs
Semester B
CUs
Microbiology
3 BCH2003
Biochemistry
3
3 BCH2066
Cell Biology
3
Diversity of Life and
2 BCH2072
Laboratory Course for Cell Biology 2
Microbiology Laboratory
and Biochemistry
BCH2071
4 GE1401 + University English
3
MA2172
Applied Statistics for Sciences and 3 GE1501# + Chinese Civilisation – History and
3
Engineering
Philosophy
Major Elective
Major Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
BCH2013
BCH2067
BCH2070
Year 3
Semester A
BCH3012
Genetics
BCH3068
General Ecology
BCH3074
Plant Physiology
GE2401 + English for Science
Major Elective
Free Elective
CUs
Semester B
4 BCH3017
Molecular Biology
4 BCH3069
Animal Physiology
4
3
Major Elective
Free Elective
CUs
4
4
CUs
Semester B
4 Gateway Education Distributional Requirements
CUs
Year 4
Semester A
Biological Techniques
and Instrumentation
Major Elective
Free Elective
BCH4064
Major Elective
Free Elective
Remarks:

Students with an HKDSE score below Grade 4 in English, or an HKALE “Use of English” score below
Grade D will be required to successfully complete the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses
(totaling 6 credit units) offered by the English Language Centre (ELC) before they can advance to
GE1401 and GE2401.
#
Students with an HKDSE score below Grade 4 in Chinese, or an HKALE “Chinese Language and
Culture” score below Grade D will be required to successfully complete a Chinese course (totaling 3
credit units) offered by the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) before they can
advance to the GE Chinese course.
+
Students under the normative 4-year degree are recommended to take these courses in their Year 1
studies.
Note:
1.
2.
In addition to the Major Required Courses, all students must complete the GE English courses of 6
credit units (i.e. GE1401 and GE2401), and 3 credit units of GE1501 Chinese Civilisation – History
and Philosophy. Therefore, students are advised to register in these courses as soon as possible.
Normal load per semester is 16 credit units. If students wish to study more than 18 credit units, prior
approval from the Department is required.
Appendix II - 1
BSc in Applied Chemistry
Year 1
Semesters A and B
College Requirement
CUs
9
9
6
Year 2
BCH2006
BCH2007
MA2172
GE2401 +
Semester A
CUs
4 BCH2004
4 BCH2008
Applied Statistics for Sciences and 3 GE1401 +
Engineering
English for Science
3 GE1501# +
Semester B
University English
CUs
4
4
3
Philosophy
Major Elective
Free Elective
Major Elective
Free Elective
3
Year 3
Semester A
BCH3014
Inorganic Chemistry
BCH3027
Major Elective
Free Elective
CUs
Semester B
4 BCH3015
Organic Chemistry
4 BCH3016
Physical Chemistry
Major Elective
Free Elective
CUs
4
4
CUs
CUs
Year 4
Semester A
Major Elective
Free Elective
Semester B
Major Elective
Free Elective
Remarks:

GE1401 and GE2401.
#
+
studies.
Note:
1.
2.
Appendix II - 2
BSc in Environmental Science and Management
Year 1
Semesters A and B
College Requirement
CUs
9
9
6
Year 2
Semester A
CUs
Semester B
CUs
BCH2005
Principles of Environmental
4 BCH2003
Biochemistry
3
Chemistry
BCH2067
3 BCH2004
Principles of Analytical Chemistry 4
MA2172
Applied Statistics for Sciences and 3 SEE2201
Introduction to Environmental
3
Engineering
Engineering
GE1501# + Chinese Civilisation – History and
3 GE1401 + University English
3
Philosophy
Major Elective
Major Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
Year 3
Semester A
Atmospheric Science –
An Introductory Survey
LW3956
Environment and Law
GE2401 + English for Science
Major Elective
Free Elective
SEE3201
CUs
3 EF3040
3
3
POL3942
Semester B
CUs
3
3
Major Elective
Free Elective
Year 4
Semester A
Major Elective
Free Elective
SEE4202
BCH4022
BCH4039
CUs
3 BCH4040
4
4
Semester B
CUs
4
Major Elective
Free Elective
Remarks:

GE1401 and GE2401.
#
+
studies.
Note:
1.
2.
Appendix II - 3

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