Guidebook for Foundation Year Engineering Students

ADMITTED IN 2014-15
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THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
FOR
FOUNDATION YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
ADMITTED IN 2014-15
Dean’s Message
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Engineering Programmes
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Graduation Requirements
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Recommended Foundation Year Study Pattern
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Important Dates
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Major Allocation
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Academic Advising
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Important Regulations
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Faculty Facilities and Services Support
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Contact Information and Useful Links
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DEAN’S MESSAGE
Dear Students,
A warm welcome to all of you! Studying in a University
ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
A. Major Programmes
Engineering Major Programmes
could be quite different to most of you when compared
Computer Science (CSCI)
to studying in Secondary Schools. As a freshman of the
Computer Engineering (CENG)
Engineering Faculty, you must be looking forward to your
Biomedical Engineering (BMEG)
University life with excitement and anticipation. In our
Faculty of Engineering, you will have a totally new learning
experience as our curriculum provides you with increased
flexibility and diversified academic options, but at the
same time, requires more independent thinking, active
learning and self discipline.
Engineering education equips students with the foundation
of scientific knowledge, and enables you to apply your
Electronic Engineering (ELEG)
Offering Department(s)
Department of
Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Electronic Engineering
Information Engineering (IERG)
Department of Information Engineering
Mathematics and Information Engineering (MIEG)
Department of Mathematics and
Department of Information Engineering
Mechanical and Automation Engineering (MAEG)
Energy Engineering (ENER)
Department of
Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Systems Engineering and Engineering
Management (SEEM)
Department of Systems Engineering and
Engineering Management
creativity and intellect to solve problems in new ways.
For details of each programme, please visit the Faculty website at www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk
Before you start this new journey, please read this
B. Double Degree Option with IBBA (4+1 years)
guidebook thoroughly and you will definitely find useful
information on adapting to the Faculty life! Be ready to
embrace new experiences and challenges as you embark
on a new stage in your personal development!
The Faculty of Engineering, in collaboration with the Faculty of Business Administration offers a double
degree programme in Engineering and Business Administration. More information regarding the
application procedures will be announced on the Faculty website at www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/ergbba.
C. Minor Programme Application
Students can apply for minors according to their interest and needs. For more information, please refer to
the student handbook at
http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/aqs_prd_applx/
Professor C.P. Wong
Dean of Engineering
D. ELITE Stream
The Engineering Leadership, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ELITE) Stream is offered by the
Faculty to students with excellent academic performance. Its aims are to nurture outstanding engineering
students and to develop their potentials through additional challenging coursework and invaluable extra
curricular activities. Any student who is admitted under the 4-year curriculum and who meets the entrance
requirements are eligible for the Stream. The award of the ELITE Stream to qualified students will be officially
recorded on the academic transcript.
A series of stimulating and inspiring courses will be offered exclusively for ELITE students. There will be a
student society, special exchange opportunities, social and scholarly events specially organized for ELITE
students.
Details of the entrance and coursework requirements, and declaration procedures for the Stream can be
viewed at: www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/elite
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Total Unit Requirement
Free Electives: Remaining Units
IT* І 1 unit
Physical Education І 2 units
2. Foundation English for University Studies (ELTU)
Details of the exemption for Engineering students and general exemption policies of the
Foundation English for University Studies can be found at: www.cuhk.edu.hk/rgs
*Engineering students are eligible to apply
for exemption from the 1 unit IT Foundation
Course after taking three ENGG courses.
Please refer to the session below for details.
Chinese
І
6 units
English
І
9 units
^Students with certain qualifications can apply
for exemption from the language courses.
Please refer to the session below for details.
General Education І
21 units
#Major Requirements are further explained
under part C.
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3. University Chinese (CHLT)
Details of the exemption for Engineering students and general exemption policies of University
Chinese can be found at: www.cuhk.edu.hk/rgs
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75 units
Major # (not for MIEG)
Total : 123 Units
B. Exemption from University Required Courses
1. IT Foundation Course (ENGG1000)
Students who have completed the courses ENGG1110, ENGG2601* and ENGG2602* (or
equivalent courses as approved by the Academic IT Steering Committee) will be eligible to
apply for exemption from the 1 unit IT Foundation Course.
Students are required to apply for the exemption. When exemption from a particular course is
recognized, students can only be exempted from the course but not the unit. Please follow the
application procedures as announced by the IT Foundation Course Office at https://engg1000.
cse.cuhk.edu.hk.
*Subject to Senate’s Approval
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C. Major Requirements
Applicable to students admitted in 2014-15 and thereafter
(for all Engineering programmes except MIEG1)
Major Requirements
Units
(i) Faculty Package:
• ENGG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units)
• ENGG1110 Problem Solving by Programming (3 units)
• ENGG2601 Technology, Society and Engineering Practice (2 units)
• ENGG2602 Engineering Practicum (1 unit)
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Out of the 9 units of foundation science courses, at least 3 units must be a physics course. For the
courses required or recommended by individual programmes, students should refer to the explanatory
notes.
Mainland students with Gao Kao examination results will be assigned to take either PHYS1110 or
ENGG2520 according to advice of the Engineering Physics Panel.
• CHEM1070 Principles of Modern Chemistry (3 units)
• CHEM1280 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules (3 units)
• CHEM1380 Basic Chemistry for Engineers (3 units)
Students shall refer to the table on P.10 - 11 when choosing courses to fulfill the foundation science
course requirements.
Life Science Courses
• LSCI1001 Basic Concepts in Biological Sciences (3 units)
• LSCI1003 Life Sciences for Engineers (3 units)
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Physics Courses
• PHYS1003 General Physics for Engineers (3 units)
• PHYS1110 Engineering Physics I (3 units)
• ENGG2520 Engineering Physics II (3 units)
Major Programmes
• CSCI1120 Introduction to Computing Using C++ (3 units)
• CSCI1130 Introduction to Computing Using Java (3 units)
• IERG2060 Basic Analog and Digital Circuits (3 units)
• SEEM2440 Engineering Economics (3 units)
• SEEM2460 Introduction to Data Science (3 units)
(iii) Foundation Mathematics Courses:
• MATH1510 Calculus for Engineers (3 units)3
• ENGG1410 Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus for Engineers (3 units)
• ENGG2420 Complex Analysis and Differential Equations for Engineers (3 units)4
• ENGG2430 Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3 units)
• ENGG2440 Discrete Mathematics for Engineers (3 units)4
(iv) Other Major Courses:
A. Required courses
B. Elective courses
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(v) Research Component Courses5 :
6
Total Units of Major Requirement:
75 1
8
• ENGG4010 Final Year Project I (3 units)
• ENGG4020 Final Year Project II (3 units)
3. Students admitted without HKDSE Mathematics Extended Modules I / II are required to take
MATH1020. MATH1020 will be exempted if students pass the assessment test (optional) in the first
lecture of MATH1020.
4. Students should register for either ENGG2420 or ENGG2440 according to the following table:
Other Courses
2.Students who are without HKDSE Physics or have attained Level 2 or below in HKDSE Physics or
Combined Science with Physics Component shall take PHYS1003 in advance. Unless specified by
individual programmes, PHYS1003 completed would be counted and used to fulfill the foundation
science course requirements.
Non-JUPAS students will be assigned to take either PHYS1003 or PHYS1110 according to advice
of the Engineering Physics Panel.
Chemistry Courses
1.The total units of major requirement for MIEG programme are 88 units.
Students who have attained Level 3 or above in HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics
Component shall take either PHYS1110 or ENGG2520.
(ii) Foundation Science Courses2:
Notes:
Course Required
Biomedical Engineering (BME)
ENGG2420
(Students who focus on Bioinformatics could
approach the BME Director to take ENGG2440.)
Computer Engineering (CE)
ENGG2420
Computer Science (CS)
ENGG2440
Electronic Engineering (EE)
ENGG2420
Energy Engineering (ENER)
ENGG2420
Information Engineering (IE)
ENGG2420
Mechanical and Automation Engineering
(MAE)
ENGG2420
Systems Engineering and Engineering
Management (SEEM)
ENGG2440
5. Students who declared participation in ELITE Stream will be required to complete the 6-unit
of ESTR4998 and 4999 Graduation Thesis I & II to substitute ENGG4010 and 4020 stipulated
by the Major programmes.
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RECOMMENDED FOUNDATION YEAR STUDY PATTERN
Term 1
Courses
Units
3
D Chinese
D College General Education^
2-3
V ENGG1100
or
V ENGG1110
3
V MATH1510
3
V PHYS1003/1110/ENGG2520
(First Science Subject*)
3
Second Science Subject*
3
PE
1
Total no. of units
Intended Major
Programmes
Biomedical Engineering
(BME)
PHYS1110
Second Foundation
Science Course
ENGG2520
Third Foundation
Science Course
Any Chemistry or Life
Science course from the
list of Foundation Science
Courses
(a) Students who are without Physics background or have attained Level 2 or
below in HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics component shall take
PHYS1003 in advance. PHYS1003 completed would be counted as free elective
but could not be used to fulfill the foundation science course requirements.
(c) Students are strongly advised to take a Life Science course from the list of
Foundation Science Courses if they have not attained Level 3 or above in HKDSE
Biology, or other equivalent qualifications. LSCI1001 is only for students who
have not taken science course with a Biology component in HKDSE.
18-19
Computer Engineering
(CE)
Any Physics course
subject to academic
background
Any Chemistry, Life Science CSCI1120
or Physics course from the
list of Foundation Science
Courses
CSCI1120 shall be taken in Term 1, Year 2
Units
Computer Science (CS)
Any Physics course
subject to academic
background
Any Chemistry, Life Science CSCI1130
or Physics course from the
list of Foundation Science
Courses
CSCI1130 shall be taken in Term 1, Year 2
Electronic Engineering
(EE)
PHYS1110
ENGG2520
Any Chemistry or Life Science
course from the list of
Foundation Science Courses
Students who are without Physics background or have attained Level 2 or below
in HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics component shall take
PHYS1003 in advance. PHYS1003 completed would be counted as free elective
but could not be used to fulfill the foundation science course requirements.
Energy Engineering
(ENER)
PHYS1110
Strongly advised to take Any Life Science Course from
CHEM1070 or CHEM1380
the List of Foundation Science
Courses or ENGG2520
(a) Students cannot take two Chemistry courses or two Life Science courses to
fulfill the foundation science course requirements.
IERG2060 shall be taken in Term 1, Year 2
D English
4
D University General Education
3
D College General Education^
2-3
V ENGG1100
or
V ENGG1110
3
V ENGG1410
3
Third Science Subject*
3
PE
1
Information Engineering
(IE)
Any Physics course
subject to academic
background
Any Chemistry, Life Science IERG2060
or Physics course from the
list of Foundation Science
Courses, or CSCI1120 or
CSCI1130 or SEEM2460
D University pre-assigned courses
V Faculty pre-assigned courses
^ For some colleges only
Mechanical and
Automation Engineering
(MAE)
PHYS1110
Any Chemistry course from Any Life Science course from
the list of Foundation Science the list of Foundation Science
Courses or ENGG2520
Courses or ENGG2520
*Students should refer to the course
table when choosing courses to fulfill the
foundation science course requirements.
Systems Engineering
and Engineering
Management (SEEM)
Any Physics course
subject to academic
background
SEEM2440 is recommended SEEM2460 is recommended
or any course from the list of or any course from the list of
Foundation Science Courses Foundation Science Courses
Total no. of units
Important Notes
(b) Students are strongly advised to take one Chemistry course from the list of
Foundation Science Courses if they have not attained Level 3 or above in HKDSE
Chemistry, or other equivalent qualifications.
Term 2
Courses
Compulsory
Physics Course
17-20
Remarks:
(b) Students with HKDSE Chemistry background, CHEM1380 is recommended.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Course Registration Dates, Inauguration Ceremony and Teaching Term
Dates in 2014-15
MAJOR ALLOCATION
Students will be allocated to a specific major programme among the nine programmes of the
Faculty after completion of the foundation year. The major allocation process is explained below.
Step 1: Declaration of Preferences
First Term
1 September 2014 (Mon) - 29 November 2014 (Sat)
Course registration
22 August 2014 (Fri)
(new students: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
After the release of academic results of the second term, all students are required to prioritize
the nine undergraduate programmes according to their preferences. This is done via an online
system.
Step 2: Priority Allocation
Inauguration Ceremony
1 September 2014 (Mon)
Add/Drop
8 September 2014 (Mon) - 19 September 2014 (Fri)
Class make-up
1 December 2014 (Mon) - 2 December 2014 (Tue)
Course examinations
3 December 2014 (Wed) - 22 December 2014 (Mon)
Second Term
5 January 2015 (Mon) - 18 April 2015 (Sat)
(i) HKDSE entrants who have achieved in HKDSE Level 5* or above in Mathematics AND
another two Science subjects (Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2 could be counted
as one subject in this exercise), PLUS Level 4 or above in any one of the other three core
subjects# ; OR
Course registration
27 November 2014 (Thu) - 28 November 2014 (Fri)
(ii) Any entrants admitted to CUHK with full / half tuition waiver# ; OR
(new students: 8:30 p.m. 27 November to 8:30 p.m.
(iii) have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in their first year of study.
28 November)
Add/Drop
12 January 2015 (Mon) - 23 January 2015 (Fri)
Class make-up
20 April 2015 (Mon) - 21 April 2015 (Tue)
Course examinations
22 April 2015 (Wed) - 30 April 2015 (Thu) and
2 May 2015 (Sat) - 9 May 2015 (Sat)
Summer Session
11 May 2015 (Mon) - 27 June 2015 (Sat)
For the latest version of the University Almanac, please refer to the Registration and
Examinations Section website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/rgs
Students will be guaranteed their first-choice programme if they satisfy any one of the following
conditions:
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Students in category (i) and (ii) are expected to maintain satisfactory academic performance
in their first year of study.
Step 3: Central Allocation
All other students will go through a centralized major allocation process, which preferences of
students will remain the most important consideration, provided that the respective programmes
have adequate teaching resources and facilities for quality education. It is expected that the
vast majority of students could be allocated to their 1st or 2nd choice Major.
Estimated Time Frame for Major Allocation
Period
September to May
Allocation Process
- Informal survey on programme preferences of students
- Programme talks and academic counseling for students
May to June
- Major declaration through the online system
Early June
- Release of second-term examination results
- Re-prioritization of the first three choices
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Mid-June
- Central allocation
Late June
- Announcement of the major allocation results
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
After entering CUHK, students may find that life in the university differs in many ways from that
in secondary schools. The novel experiences can be liberating and exciting, yet also daunting
and disorienting. An Academic Advisor plays a crucial role in helping students to tackle and
mature from such developmental changes and challenges, as well as facilitating study planning.
You will be assigned an Academic Advisor at the beginning of a term and he will meet you at
least once a year. The Advisor will initiate the first meeting with you but you can always take a
proactive role to make an appointment with your Advisor.
You may view the name of your advisor on the CUSIS.
IMPORTANT REGULATIONS
A student who wishes to apply for a leave of absence exceeding one week for non-medical
reasons shall obtain prior permission from the Registrar through written application with the
endorsement of his Major Programme.
Examination
How should absence from exams be handled?
A student who for medical or other compelling reasons is unable to sit for any course examination
shall apply in writing with documentary evidence at the earliest possible instance but in any case
not later than five working days after the examination concerned to the Registrar for permission
for absence. In the case of illness/injury, the application shall be accompanied by a medical
certificate signed or countersigned by the Director of the University Health Service.
Academic Probation and Discontinuation of Studies
Period of Study
How long is the study period?
The normative study period is four years. A student shall complete all requirements for
graduation within six years from his first registration, including any periods of leave of absence
and suspension of studies, but excluding any periods of compulsory military service.
Course Requirements
What are the course requirements that students should fulfill?
Students shall complete at least 123 units of courses before graduation.
Course Load
How many units of courses a student could take in a term and in an academic year?
A student shall take at least 9 units of courses and no more than 18 units of courses in any term
within the normative study period except when he is on academic probation.
A student shall be put on academic probation if he has obtained a grade point average below
1.5 in the preceding term, unless he is required to discontinue his studies.
A student shall be put on extended probation if he has obtained a grade point average below
1.5 for two consecutive terms unless he is required to discontinue his studies.
A student on academic probation has to take a reduced load. A student shall take a maximum
of 12 units per term during first probation, and a maximum of 9 units per term during extended
probation.
A student shall be required to discontinue studies at the University if he obtains a grade point
average below 1.0 or fails in more than half of the units of courses taken in a term, unless
permission to continue studies from the Major Programme concerned is obtained.
A student shall take no more than 6 units of courses in each summer session, and no student
shall be allowed to take more than 39 units in an academic year.
The above is only part of the regulations, for details, please check General Regulations
Governing Full-time undergraduate Studies on http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/aqs_prd_applx/
for the latest full version.
Attendance and Absence
Academic Honesty
How leave of absence should be handled?
A student who committed plagiarism in written assignments or cheating in tests or examinations
shall be disciplined by the Senate Committee on Student Discipline, or other disciplinary
committees as appropriate, including Board of Faculty and College Assembly of Fellows, etc.
In case of illness necessitating absence exceeding one week, a student shall apply in writing to
obtain permission from the Registrar. Such an application shall be accompanied by a medical
certificate signed or countersigned by the Director of the University Health Service and shall
require the endorsement of his Major Programme.
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What will put a student on academic probation?
Students shall read the Faculty guidelines on Academic Honesty at:
http://www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/erg-intra/content.php?s=&sub_id=1&content_id=3
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FACULTY FACILITIES AND
SERVICES SUPPORT
Facilities
a. Computing Facilities
You will be provided with the following computing services:
• Email account
• Windows PC LAN services in computing laboratories
• Application software and printing service
• Wi-Fi service
For detailed computing user guide, please refer to www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/its
b. Faculty Common Computing Laboratory
All Faculty common computing laboratories are open 24 hours each day throughout the year.
(Some labs will shorten their opening hours during summer holidays)
Location:
CONTACT INFORMATION AND
USEFUL LINKS
Engineering Faculty Office (Student
Affairs)
Room 606, Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: 3943 1109/4294/8446
Email: info@erg.cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk
College
Chung Chi College
Dean of Students’ Office
Chung Chi College Administration Building
Tel: 3943 6451 / 6441
Email: ccc@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.ccc.cuhk.edu.hk
Morningside College
General Office
UG, Maurice R. Greenberg Building
Tel: 3943 1406
Email: morningside@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.morningside.cuhk.edu.hk
S.H. Ho College
College / Dean of Students’ Office
Room 207, Chan Chun Ha Hall
Tel: 3943 1441/4776
Email: shho-college@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.shho.cuhk.edu.hk
C.W. Chu College
Room G02, G/F, C. W. Chu College
Tel: 3943 1801
Email: info.cwchu@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.cwchu.cuhk.edu.hk
Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building (SHB)
• Room 123 • Room 218 • Room 904
New Asia College
William M. W. Mong Engineering Building (ERB)
• Room 105 • Room 909 • Room 910B • Room 1109
Dean of Students’ Office
1/F, Cheng Ming Building
Tel: 3943 7609
c. Reading Room
Email: nac@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.na.cuhk.edu.hk
The Reading Room located at Room 603 of Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building is a spacious
area for students to study, work on projects and relax.
United College
Website: www.wys.cuhk.edu.hk
Dean of Students’ Office
2/F, Tsang Shiu Tim Building, United College
Lee Woo Sing College
Services Support
a. General enquiry at Faculty Office
b. Student facilities e.g. Lockers
c. MTR Student Travel Scheme Application
d. Free printing quota (100 pages B/W A4)
Tel: 3943 7575
Email: unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk
Shaw College
Wu Yee Sun College
Room G03, G/F, Wu Yee Sun College
Tel: 3943 3941
Email: info.wys@cuhk.edu.hk
Room 101, 1/F, South Block, Lee Woo Sing
College
Tel: 3943 1504
Email: wscollege@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.ws.cuhk.edu.hk
General Office
LG1, Wen Lan Tang, Shaw College
Tel: 3943 7363
Email: shaw-college@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: www.shaw.cuhk.edu.hk
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Departments / Units
Department
General Enquiry
Address
Website
Email
Department of Chinese Language and
Literature
3943 7074
Rm 523, Fung King Hey Building
www.chi.cuhk.edu.hk
uchinese@cuhk.edu.hk
English Language Teaching Unit
3943 7465
Rm 436, Li Dak Sum Building
www.cuhk.edu.hk/eltu
eltu-info@cuhk.edu.hk
University General Education
3943 3730/3943 7563
7/F, Hui Yeung Shing Building
www.cuhk.edu.hk/oge/gef
gef-info@cuhk.edu.hk
Physical Education Unit
3943 6086
G/F, University Sports Centre
http://www.peu.cuhk.edu.hk
peunit@cuhk.edu.hk
IT Foundation Course Office
3943 4252
Rm 1207, 12/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park
https://engg1000.cse.cuhk.edu.hk
engg1000@cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Computer Science and
Engineering
3943 8444/3943 8402
Rm 1028, Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building
www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk
dept@cse.cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Electronic Engineering
3943 8486/3943 8249
Rm 404, Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building
www.ee.cuhk.edu.hk
dept@ee.cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Information Engineering
3943 8385/3943 8381
Rm 834, Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building
www.ie.cuhk.edu.hk
dept@ie.cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Mechanical and
Automation Engineering
3943 8337/3943 8345/
3943 8055
Rm 213, William M.W. Mong Engineering Building
www.mae.cuhk.edu.hk
dept@mae.cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Systems Engineering and
Engineering Management
3943 8313
Rm 609, William M.W. Mong Engineering Building
www.se.cuhk.edu.hk
dept@se.cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Mathematics
3943 7988/3943 7989 Rm 220, Lady Shaw Building
www.math.cuhk.edu.hk
dept@math.cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Physics
3943 6154/3943 6339
Rm 108, Science Centre North Block
www.phy.cuhk.edu.hk
physics@cuhk.edu.hk
Department of Chemistry
3943 6344
G59, Ma Lin Building,
Science Centre
www.chem.cuhk.edu.hk
chemistry@cuhk.edu.hk
School of Life Sciences
3943 1361
Rm 132, Science Centre, North Block
www.cuhk.edu.hk/lifesciences
lifesciences@cuhk.edu.hk
FOR
FOUNDATION YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
ADMITTED IN 2014-15
THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING