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College of Science理學院
Department of Chemistry化學系
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry理學士(化學)
For further information, please contact:
Department of Chemistry
B6708, 6/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building (YEUNG)
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 3442 7404
Fax : (852) 3442 0522
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : http://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem
CONTENTS
Page
Introduction 1
The Department of Chemistry 1
Members of Staff 3
Areas of Expertise
7
BSc in Chemistry
I. BSc Major Programme Management Team 11
II. Mode of Attendance and Duration
11
III. Aims
11
IV. Specific Major Intended Learning Outcomes
12
V. Structure and Assessment of Programme
13
VI. Rules on Academic Honesty
22
VII. Minimum Passing Requirement
22
VIII. Important Notes for Course Registration
22
IX. Courses and Respective Course Leaders
23
X. Servicing Courses and Respective Course Leaders
27
XI. Major Programme Management and Staff-Student Communication
28
XII. Course Description 31
XIII. Servicing Course Description 63
Appendix I : Major 1 – 4
Appendix II : Recommended Study Plan
September 2019
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INTRODUCTION
This Handbook contains useful information for students enrolled in Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry. 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 and the CityU Academic Calendar which are
available on the website of the Academic Regulations and Records Office.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry offers studies and research in fundamental and applied aspects
of chemistry, life, molecular and environmental sciences to about 360 undergraduate and 110
postgraduate students. The Department consists of 34 academic staff, 3 associated academic
staff and about 80 research staff members. 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 well-
known visiting scientists. The Department also co-supervises about 20 PhD students with the
University of Science and Technology, China in our Advanced Laboratory of Environmental
Research and Technology in Suzhou.
The Department offers one full-time undergraduate major, namely Chemistry. The Chemistry
major offers an in-depth study in analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry.
Professional recognition of this major 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
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
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undergraduate & postgraduate teaching and research applications in synthetic, pharmaceutical as
well as biomedical fields.
Staff expertise currently lies in environmental biology and chemistry, analytical chemistry,
green and synthetic chemistry, spectroscopy and catalysis, materials chemistry, computational
chemistry, 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. Our
research is among the top in the latest Research Assessment Exercise conducted by the
University Grants Committee of Hong Kong in 2014. The review panels of the Research Grants
Council also highly commended our research activities during their site visit in June 2015. One
of the highlights of our research has been the leading role we have played in the State Key
Laboratory in Marine Pollution (SKLMP) and the Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced
Films (COSDAF).
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 chemistry discipline,
the Department is ready to take up the challenges and conduct cutting edge research in new
strategic areas.
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MEMBERS OF STAFF
Academic Staff Name Tel. No. E-mail (…@cityu.edu.hk)
Head and
Chair Professor
Director of COSDAF
Prof C S LEE
PhD (HKU)
3442-7826 chem.head
Associate Head and
Associate Professor
Dr K C LAU
PhD (UCDavis)
3442-6849 kaichung
Chair Professor and
Provost
Prof Alex K Y JEN
PhD (Pennsylvania)
3442-8080 alexjen
Chair Professor and
Chief-of-Staff
Prof Paul K S LAM, SBS, JP
PhD (Sheffield)
3442-7681/
3442-6828
bhpksl
Associate Dean
(Education) & Professor
Prof Michael H W LAM
PhD (HK)
3442-7329 bhmhwlam
Visiting Distinguished
Professor and
Senior Fellow of IAS
Prof Jean-Marie LEHN
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Honorary Professor
Prof Deqing ZHANG
Chair Professors Prof Y CHI
PhD (Illinois)
3442-9242 yunchi
Prof István T HORVÁTH
DSc (Hung Acad Sci),
PhD (U Pannonia)
3442-7878 istvan.t.horvath
Prof T C LAU
PhD (HK)
3442-7811 bhtclau
Prof Nora F Y TAM, BBS, JP
PhD (York, UK), FIBiol, CBiol,
MCIWEM
3442-7793
bhntam
Herman Hu Chair
Professor of
Nanomaterials
Prof H ZHANG
PhD (Peking)
3442-4102 hua.zhang
Professors Prof Michael C W CHAN
PhD (Durham)
3442-9678 mcwchan
Prof H L KWONG
PhD (MIT)
3442-7304 bhhoik
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Prof Kenneth K W LO
PhD (HK)
3442-7231 bhkenlo
Prof Z XU
PhD (Cornell)
3442-4679 zhengtao
Associate Professors Dr Doris W T AU
PhD (HK), Cbiol, MIBiol
3442-9710 bhdwtau
Dr S G CHEUNG
PhD (HK)
3442-7749 bhsgche
Dr Richard Y H CHEUNG
PhD (UMIST)
3442-9514 bhricche
Dr H HIRAO
PhD (Tokyo)
3442-7096 hhirao
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 Peggy P K LO
PhD (McGill)
3442-7840 peggylo
Dr J D LUO
PhD (WHU)
3442-7720 jingdluo
Dr Andy C K SIU
PhD (CUHK)
3442-2272 chiksiu
Dr H Y SUN
PhD (Singapore)
3442-9537 hongysun
Dr Alex C Y WONG
PhD (HK)
3442-6831 acywong
Dr G Y ZHU
PhD (Pittsburgh)
3442-6857 guangzhu
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Assistant Professors Dr Kit C K KWOK
PhD (Penn State)
3442-6858 ckkwok42
Dr J H LEE
PhD (SNU)
3442-7822 junghlee
Dr T H LY
PhD (Sungkyunkwan)
3442-9329 thuchly
Dr Y MATSUDA
PhD (Tokyo)
3442-7839 ymatsuda
Dr Will Y K PENG
PhD (Oxford)
3442-7824 ykpeng
Dr R Q YE
PhD (Rice)
3442-9023 ruquanye
Dr Z L ZHU
PhD (HKUST)
3442-4559 zonglzhu
Visiting Assistant
Professor
Dr J L CHEN
PhD (HK)
3442-7747 jiachen
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Administrative Staff
Executive Officer Is Ms Natalie P S CHAN
Miss Grace C M NG
3442-7402
3442-8411
nat.chan
songrace
Clerical Officer I Miss Dora P K YIM
3442-7404
dora.yim
Clerical Officer IIs Ms Meiling M L LAM
Miss Alison Y P NG
Miss Sora H T CHEUNG
3442-7833
3442-7095
3442-9028
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htcheun
Technical Staff
Scientific Officers Dr Karen T W NG 3442-4090 tszwaing
Dr M K TSE
3442-2435 manktse
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 K W CHAU
Mr Michael W L CHIANG
Miss Amy M Y CHONG
Mr John H Y LAI
Mr K F LAM
Mr Kenneth K K LAU
Mr Ivan K K LO
Dr Ken S M YIU
3442-4070
3442-7107
3442-2775
3442-4089
3442-4068
3442-7007
3442-4082
3442-7115
3442-6187
bhhhc
kawchau
bhchiang
bhachong
bhjlhy
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bhkenlau
ivan.lo
kensmyiu
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Head Expertise
Prof C S LEE
Biomedical Materials, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
Organic Light-Emitting Devices (OLEDs), Organic
Optoelectronics, Surface Science of Organic
Semiconductors and Nanomaterials
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 and Cellular Toxicology, Biomarker
Development, Medaka Models, Transgenerational
Inheritance, Epigenetics, Environment and Human Health
Prof 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
Intertidal Ecology, Marine Conservation, Microplastic
Pollution, Ecology and Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs
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 Y CHI
Organometallic Material Chemistry, Organic and
Transition-Metal Based Light Emitting Materials for
OLEDs, Carrier Transporting Materials for Photovoltaics
Dr H HIRAO Computational Chemistry, Homogeneous/Heterogeneous
Catalysis, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry,
Porous Materials
Prof István T HORVÁTH
Catalysis, Green Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry,
Fluorous Chemistry, In Situ IR and NMR Spectroscopy,
Biomass Conversion, Management of R&D, Sustainability
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Prof Alex K Y JEN Utilizing Molecular, Polymeric, and Biomacromolecular
Self-assembly to create ordered arrangement of Organic
and Inorganic Functional Materials for Photonics, Opto-
electronics, Nanomedicine, and Nanotechnology.
Employing the “Molecular Engineering” approach to tailor
size, shape, sequence, and functionality of Organic/Hybrid
Functional Materials and explore their applications.
Organic and hybrid perovskite solar cells and light-
emitting diodes, electro-optic materials.
Dr Vincent C C KO Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, Photocatalysis,
Photochemistry; Photoswitching and Photochromic
Material
Dr Richard Y C KONG
Gene Expression and Control Mechanisms, Epigenetics,
Molecular Toxicology, DNA-Based Diagnostics
Dr Kit C K KWOK Chemical Biology, RNA Biology, Nucleic Acids Structure,
G-Quadruplex, Transcriptomics, Epigenetics, Gene
Regulation
Prof H L KWONG
Organic and Inorganic 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 T C LAU Photocatalytic Water Splitting and carbon dioxide
reduction, Metal-catalyzed Organic Transformations
Synthesis and Reactivity of Transition Metal Complexes,
Kinetics and Mechanisms of Inorganic Redox Reactions
Dr J H LEE Plasmonics, Nanomaterials Science, Nanochemistry,
Nano-biosensor and Bioimaging, Self-assembly of
Nanoparticles
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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
Chemical Biology, DNA Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry,
Biomimetics, Biomolecular Sensing, Bioimaging
Dr J D LUO Organic Materials Chemistry, Organic Nonlinear Optics,
Polymer Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Organic
Semiconductors, Photovoltaics, and Materials/Devices
toward printable and flexible electronics and photonics
Dr T H LY
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, 2D-
materials (Graphene, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides,
etc), Solar Cells
Dr Y MATSUDA Bioorganic Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry and
Biosynthesis, Enzymatic Chemistry
Dr Will Y K PENG Material Surface Chemistry for the Design of
Hetero(Photo) Nanocatalysts and MRI Nanocontrast
Agents
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 Y SUN
Chemical Biology, Fluorescent Probes, Bioimaging,
Microarray Screening, Peptides, Biomaterials; Target
Identification
Prof Nora F Y TAM
Biological Treatment of Wastes and Wastewater,
Mangrove and Wetland Ecology and Conservation,
Pollution Control, Phytoremediation and Bioremediation
Dr Alex C Y WONG Synthesis and Application of Nano Materials, Inorganic
and Organometallic Chemistry, Spectroscopy
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
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Dr R Q YE Material Science, Sustainable Energy Conversions,
Electrification, Laser-assisted Materials, Manufacturing,
Fluorescent Nanomaterials
Prof H ZHANG Materials Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
especially preparation of two-dimensional (2D)
nanomaterials for applications in clean energy, (opto-)
electronic devices, nano- and biosensors, catalysis, and
water remediation.
Dr G Y ZHU
Anticancer Drug Development; Drug Mechanism and
Target Validation; Drug Delivery; Photodynamic Therapy;
Chemical Biology
Dr Z L ZHU
Materials Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Material
Design and Synthesis, their physical properties and device
performance for optoelectronics application
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I. BSC MAJOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT TEAM
Major Leader Prof Kenneth Lo (Chairperson)
Deputy Major Leader Dr K C Lau
Subject Leader Prof Kenneth Lo
First Year Tutor Dr Alex Wong
Second Year Tutor Dr Hongyan Sun
Third Year Tutor Dr Peggy Lo
Fourth Year Tutor Dr Andy Siu
Admission Tutor Dr K C Lau
Deputy Admission Tutor Dr Y W Lam
Project Coordinator Dr G Y Zhu
Timetabling Officer Dr K C Lau
II. 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 Chemistry are to train and
produce graduates who are suitably educated to pursue a developing career in one or
more of the following areas: analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic
chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry 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, Chemistry graduates will be able to:
Describe the general chemical principles appropriate to the study of chemistry.
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
chemistry.
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 chemistry as reported in the literature and
synthesize information in a constructive manner.
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 chemistry.
Identify, analyze and reflect upon the responsibilities of chemists by applying
chemical knowledge to society, commerce and the environment.
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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V. STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMME (For Normative 4-year Degree)
Period of Study
The BSc programme is operated under the Credit Unit System. The major comprises 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” for guidelines and specific
academic regulations under the Credit Unit System. In summary, BSc degree programme is
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 Chemistry Major
Normative
4-year Degree
Advanced
Standing I
Advanced
Standing II
Gateway Education Requirement 30 CU 21 CU 12 CU
University Requirements
1. GE English
2. Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy
6 CU
3 CU
6 CU
3 CU
3 CU Not a
compulsory
requirement Distributional Requirements
Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business
Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology
12 CU (At least one
course from each
of the three
areas)
6 CU (From two
different areas)
3 CU
College/School-specified Courses^/* 9 CU^ 6 CU* 6 CU*
College Requirement 6 CU 0 CU (6 CU waived)
0 CU (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
66 CU 57 CU 45 CU
Free Electives
Any courses which are not included in the above
three requirements
18 CU 12 CU 3 CU
Minimum Credit Units for Graduation 120 CU 90 CU 60 CU
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^/* College/School-specified courses for fulfilling the Gateway Education requirement
Course
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Remarks
^Normative 4-year Degree
MA1200/
MA1300
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I/
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
B1 3
MA1201/
MA1301
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II
B1 3
CS1102/
CS1302
Introduction to Computer Studies/
Introduction to Computer Programming
B1 3
*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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College Requirement
Course
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units Remarks (e.g. College
Accreditation, or
Exemption requirements,
etc.)
Science (6 credit units)
Choose two from the following three subject areas:
Physics
PHY1201 General Physics I B1 3
Chemistry
BCH1100 Chemistry B1 3
Biology
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3
Note : HKDSE students admitted without high school Physics will be required to take PHY1200
Foundation Physics (a non-credit bearing course in fundamental Physics).
Maximum Credit Unit Limit Permitted under the 4-year Degree Structure
The maximum number of credit units permitted for a degree is as follows:
Normative 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 permission to exceed the
maximum credit limit.
The credits earned from taking EL0200A (3 credit units) and/or EL0200B (3 credit units) and
CHIN1001 (3 credit units) will not be counted towards the minimum credit units required for
graduation and will not be included in the calculation of cumulative grade point average
(CGPA). However, they will be counted towards the maximum credit units permitted.
If the credit load exceeds the maximum credit limit (including degree/major requirements +
EL0200A, EL0200B 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 scoring above Level 4 in HKDSE English Language or Grade D in
HKALE AS-level Use of English will take two academic English courses:
- University English course: GE1401 University English
- Discipline-specific English course: GE2401 English for Science
Students scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE English Language or Grade D in
HKALE AS-level Use of English or students who do not possess an equivalent
qualification are required to successfully complete the English for Academic
Purposes (EAP) courses (EL0200A (3 credit units) and EL0200B (3 credit units))
offered by the English Language Centre (ELC) before they can advance to the GE
English courses. Students who have achieved a grade B or above in their overall
course results for EL0200A will be permitted to exit the programme at this point.
They will achieve 3 credit units and also be considered to have satisfied the pre-
requisite for entry 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 scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE Chinese Language, or below Grade D in HKALE AS-level Chinese Language and Culture 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: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology
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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.
College Requirement (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 Undergraduate Degrees” 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
i
i
n
i
ii
U
UG
GPA
1
1
(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
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 enrolled 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.
5. For termination of studies due to academic reasons, students may apply for
readmission to the University, with admission to any degree study occurring no
earlier than one academic year after the termination. Upon readmission after
termination of study, students may be given one additional opportunity to pass each
required course they have failed in their three previous attempts.”
Students who have earned 12 credit units or more, achieved a SGPA of 3.70 or above, 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 adversely 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 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 scheduled date for completing the affected examination or assessment.
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Award Classification for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Award CGPA
1st Class 3.50 or above
2nd Upper 3.00-3.49
2nd Lower 2.50-2.99
3rd Class 2.00-2.49
Pass 1.70-1.99
Course Repeat Rules
Failure
Students who fail a required 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 required
course the third time, it may result in termination of studies.
Course Retakes
Course grades for all attempts will appear on the student’s transcript, but only the latest grade
earned will be included in the calculation of the student’s GPA.
Courses are graded according to the following schedule:
Grade Grade
Point
Grade Definitions
A+
A
A-
4.3
4.0
3.7
Excellent The qualifiers, such as “Excellent”, “Good”, “Fair” etc., define
student performance with respect to the achievement of course
intended learning outcomes (CILOs).
B+
B
B-
3.3
3.0
2.7
Good
C+
C
C-
2.3
2.0
1.7
Fair
D 1.0 Marginal
F 0.0 Failure
P
(Pass-fail
course
only)
Pass
[Note: A grade with an asterisk (e.g. B+*) is excluded from 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 the
subsequent semester/term 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 may 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.
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TR Credit
Transfer
Assigned when a student is granted transfer credits for the course.
Z Exemption Assigned when a student is exempted from the course.
AU Audit An audited grade is assigned when an auditing student has completed the
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.
WD Withdrawn Assigned when a student has registered for the course in a semester/term
and 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” on the website of
the Office of the Provost for details.
VII. MINIMUM PASSING REQUIREMENT
Starting from Semester A, 2015/16, undergraduate students must satisfy the following
minimum passing requirement for courses offered by CHEM:
“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.
4. DegreeWorks
- It is a web-based degree audit and academic advising tool.
- It matches a student’s academic record against the curriculum requirements and helps
students learn easily what courses they still need to take to fulfill the requirements of
College/School, Gateway Education (GE), major, minor, etc.
- It provides features that help students plan their studies and communicate with their
advisors, for example, “What If”, “Look Ahead”, “Plans” and “Term Calculators” and
“Advice Calculators” functions.
- Students are reminded to make good use of DegreeWorks and review their “Study Plan”
in AIMS annually.
- For details, please visit ARRO’s website:
http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/arro/content.asp?cid=482.
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IX. COURSES AND RESPECTIVE COURSE LEADERS (Courses offered to students of the Chemistry major)
BCH1100 Chemistry Dr Andy Siu
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology Dr Y Matsuda
BCH2003 Biochemistry
(BMS2004 Biochemistry is an equivalent
course offered to students from 2017/18.)
Dr Kiwon Ban (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
BCH3014 Inorganic Chemistry Dr Alex Wong
BCH3015 Organic Chemistry Prof H L Kwong
BCH3016 Physical Chemistry Prof Z T Xu
BCH3027 Analytical Chemistry Prof Kenneth Lo
BCH3038 Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment Dr S G Cheung
BCH3042 Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/
Environmental Sciences
Prof Kenneth Lo
BCH3052 Chemistry Beyond the Molecule:
Supramolecular Chemistry
Prof Michael Chan
BCH3053 Computational Chemistry Dr K C Lau
BCH3055 Green Chemistry Prof István T Horváth
BCH3081 Chemical Biology of DNA and RNA Dr C K Kwok
BCH3082 Graphene: Fundamentals and Emergent
Applications
Dr T H LY
BCH3083 Cosmetic Chemistry Dr Alex Wong
BCH4021 Environmental Pollution Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4022 Environmental Toxicology Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4029 Advanced Analytical Chemistry To be announced
BCH4030 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Dr H Hirao
*BMS: Department of Biomedical Sciences
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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 G Y Zhu
BCH4037 Seminar Series Dr G Y Zhu
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 Chemical Bonding and Molecular
Spectroscopy
Dr K C Lau
BCH4084 Crystallography/Solid-state Inorganic
Chemistry
Prof Z T Xu & Dr J H Lee
BCH4085 Testing and Certification Sciences Prof Michael Lam
BMS4101 Analytical Biochemistry
(not offered in 2019/20)
To be announced
BMS4106 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
(not offered in 2019/20)
To be announced
CS1102 Introduction to Computer Studies To be announced
CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming
(not offered in 2019/20)
To be announced
CS2204 Fundamentals of Internet Applications
Development
Dr M T Chan
CS2360 Java Programming Prof C W Ngo
FS4002 Industrial Attachment Scheme Prof Robert Li
FS4005 Overseas Internship Scheme Prof Robert Li
GE1401 University English Dr Eunseok Ro
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy Dr H C Lam
GE2401 English for Science Dr Jack Pun
(Sem A 2019/20)
Dr Christoph Hafner
(Sem B 2019/20)
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MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I Dr D Dai
(Sem A 2019/20)
Dr C W Li
(Sem B 2019/20)
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II Dr S Zhang
(Sem A 2019/20)
Dr G Luo
(Sem B 2019/20)
MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I Dr C W Lo
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II Prof H H Dai
MA2008 Mathematical and Statistical Laboratory
(not offered in 2019/20)
To be announced
MA2172 Applied Statistics for Sciences and
Engineering
Dr K W Chung
PHY1201 General Physics I Prof K S Chan
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(Courses offered to Advanced Standing II students of the Applied Biology and
Environmental Science & Management majors) *Students can choose these courses as “Free Electives”.
BCH2013 Microbiology Dr Terrence Lau (BMS)
BCH2066 Cell Biology
(BMS2201 Molecular Biology of the Cell is an
equivalent course offered to students from
2018/19.)
Dr J B Yue (BMS)
BCH2067 Diversity of Life and Evolution Dr Doris Au
BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology Laboratory Dr C K Kwok
BCH2071/
BCH2071A
Biological Chemistry Dr H Y Sun
BCH2072 Laboratory Course for Cell Biology and
Biochemistry
Dr Eddie Ma (BMS)
BCH3012 Genetics Dr Richard Kong
BCH3017 Molecular Biology Dr Richard Kong
BCH3068/
BCH3068A
General Ecology Dr S G Cheung
BCH3069 Animal Physiology Prof Y Li (BMS)
BCH3074 Plant Physiology Prof Nora Tam
BCH4039 Environmental Conservation and Resources
Management
Prof Nora Tam
BCH4040/
BCH4040A
Environmental Impact Assessment Dr Richard Cheung
BCH4064 Biological Techniques and Instrumentation Dr Y W Lam
BCH4078/
BCH4078A
Aquatic Ecology Dr S G Cheung
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X. SERVICING COURSES AND RESPECTIVE COURSE LEADERS *Students can choose these servicing courses as “Free Electives”.
GE1346 The Chemists Kitchen
(The Science of Food and Cooking)
Prof H L Kwong
GE1353 Science, Buddhism, and Life Dr Alex Wong
GE2322 The Nobel Prize: A Discovery Approach to
Human Greatness
Dr Y W Lam
GE2333 The Science of Cosmetics Dr Alex Wong
GE2334 Science Versus Crime Prof Michael Lam
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XI. MAJOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND STAFF-STUDENT
COMMUNICATION
Major Programme Committee and Major Leader
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 2019/20, the Chairperson of the BSc Major Programme Committee is
Prof Kenneth Lo who is also the Major Leader. The Major Leader reports to the Head of
Department and is responsible for the effective operation of the major.
Subject Leader
The Subject Leader is responsible for the development of the curriculum and give academic
advice to students in relation to the selection of courses. For 2019/20, the Subject Leader for
chemistry-related courses is Prof Kenneth Lo.
Joint Staff-Student Consultative Committee (JSSCC)
Student feedback is an important element for the quality assurance process of the major. 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 2019/20 is
Dr Alex Wong.
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 Leader, 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 2019/20, the Year Tutors and their specific responsibilities are listed
below:
First Year Tutor Second Year Tutor Third Year Tutor Fourth Year Tutor
Dr Alex Wong Dr Hongyan Sun Dr Peggy Lo Dr Andy Siu
Student Mentoring
Scheme Coordinator
Scheme Orientation Day
Coordinator
Student Mentoring
Scheme
Coordinator
(Deputy)
Student Exchange
Coordinator
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 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
coordinators for the Student Mentoring Scheme 2019/20 are Dr Alex Wong and Dr Peggy
Lo (Deputy).
Biology and Chemistry Society (BCHS)
BCH Society is an organization made up of students of the Department of 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 “[email protected]”. The
Liaison Officer of BCHS for 2019/20 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 CHEM 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 CHEM website. The Wiki Site is the
main platform to provide important news and announcements for CHEM 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!
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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XII. COURSE DESCRIPTION *Course
-work
*Exam
BCH1100 Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: 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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Microbiology
The Chemistry of Life
The Biology of Cells
Genetics
Ecology
Evolution and Biodiversity
Plant Evolution and Diversity
Animal Physiology
A Brave New World
BCH2003 Biochemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: 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 30% 70%
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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH2005 Principles of Environmental Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Basic Concepts
Natural waters (hydrosphere)
Minerals, clay, soil and sediments (lithosphere)
Biochemistry of important elements (biosphere)
Atmosphere
BCH2006 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Atomic Structure
Atomic Properties
Chemical Bonding
Coordination Chemistry
Solvents, Solutions, Acids and Bases
BCH2007 Principles of Organic Chemistry 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Introduction
State of Matter
Radiation and Matter
Thermodynamics
Kinetics
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course-
work
*Exam
BCH2013 Microbiology 45% 55%
Prerequisite: BCH1200
Precursor: Nil
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
BCH2066 Cell Biology 20% 80%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: 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
actin-myosn
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 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH1200
Precursor: Nil
Principles of classification and binomial
nomenclature
Darwin’s theory of evolution
Plant diversity and evolution
Animal diversity and evolution
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology Laboratory 100% Nil
Prerequisite: BCH1200
Precursor: BCH2013, BCH2067
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
BCH2071/ Biological Chemistry 30% 70%
BCH2071A Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH1200
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
100% Nil
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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH3012 Genetics 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH1200
Precursor: 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
BCH3014 Inorganic Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2006
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 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2007
Aromatic and heterocyclic Chemistry
Carbonyl Chemistry
Reaction Mechanisms
Application of NMR and MS in organic chemistry
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH3016 Physical Chemistry 30% 70%
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 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH1200
Precursor: BCH2003, BCH2013, BCH3012
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
BCH3027 Analytical Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Chromatographic Separations
Gas Chromatography
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Atomic Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometry
Potentiometry
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH3038 Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH3042 Directed Studies in
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences
100% Nil
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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 assigned 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.
BCH3052 Chemistry Beyond the Molecule:
Supramolecular Chemistry
30% 70%
Prerequisite: BCH2006, BCH2007
Precursor: 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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH3053 Computational Chemistry 50% 50%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Electronic Structure Methods
Atomic and Molecular Properties
Using Quantum Chemistry Programs
Structure
Energetic
Reactivity
Spectral Simulation
BCH3055 Green Chemistry 50% 50%
Prerequisite: BCH2006, BCH2007, BCH2008
Precursor: Nil
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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course-
work
*Exam
BCH3068/ General Ecology 40% 60%
BCH3068A 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
BCH3069 Animal Physiology 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH2066, BCH2067
Precursor: Nil
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
* Refer to page 22 for Minimum Passing Requirement for courses offered by CHEM.
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*Course
-work
*Exam
BCH3074 Plant Physiology 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH2067
Precursor: Nil
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
BCH3081 Chemical Biology of DNA and RNA 55% 45%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2003 or BCH2007 or BCH2071
Introduction to Nucleic Acids
Solid phase chemical synthesis of nucleic acids
Principles of antisense oligonucleotides for
therapeutics
Recognition of DNA by synthetic chemical
molecules
RNA secondary and tertiary structure
Protein recognition of DNA and RNA
Chemical and enzymatic cleavage of nucleic acids
RNA enzymes and ribosome
Chemistry of DNA sequencing
BCH3082 Graphene: Fundamentals and Emergent
Applications
40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: PHY1201, BCH1100, BCH2008
Introduction to Graphene
Properties of Graphene
Methods for Obtaining Graphene
Characterization Techniques
Applications of Graphene
Graphene, C60 and other carbon related materials
Graphene and You
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BCH3083 Cosmetic Chemistry 60% 40%
Prerequisite: BCH2006, BCH2007
Precursor: Nil
The science of beauty and introduction to cosmetic
chemistry
Skin & hair biology for cosmetics
Fine chemicals for cosmetic: solvent, emulsifiers,
surfactants, emollients, oils, waxes, humectants,
fragrances, additives and beyond
Formulating cosmetics: aqueous and surfactant
systems in theories
Formulating cosmetics: aqueous systems in
practice (Experiment I: making of brightening
serum)
Formulating cosmetics: aqueous systems in
practice (Experiment II: making of gentle
shampoo)
Formulating cosmetics: emulsion systems in
theories
Formulating cosmetics: emulsion systems in
practice (Experiment III: making of moisturizing
day cream)
Formulating colour cosmetics: solid systems and
other specialty products
Formulating colour cosmetics: solid systems in
practice (Experiment IV: making of a gloss
lipstick)
Importance of cosmetic safety and assessment
Group presentation
Summary and revision
BCH4021 Environmental Pollution 50% 50%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2067
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Sources, Fates, Effects of Pollutants
Chemical and Biological Monitoring of Pollution
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*Exam
BCH4022 Environmental Toxicology 50% 50%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Environmental toxicants and their fates
Toxicity tests and bioassay
Management of environmental toxicants
BCH4029 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 35% 65%
Prerequisite: BCH2004
Precursor: BCH3027
Separation Techniques
Mass Spectrometry
Bioanalytical Techniques
Surface Analysis Techniques
Electron Microscope Techniques
Current Trend and Future Perspectives of
Analytical Chemistry
BCH4030 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH3014
Oxidation and Reduction
Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
Metalloproteins
Inorganic Photochemistry
BCH4031 Advanced Organic Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2007, BCH3015
Aldol reactions and enolate anions
Carbohydrates and lipids
Multi-step organic syntheses
Conformational, steric, and stereoelectronic effects
Organic reaction mechanisms
Nucleophilic substitution reaction
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*Exam
BCH4033 Industrial Chemistry 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH2006, BCH2007, BCH2008
Precursor: Nil
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
Polymers
The fundamentals and products of biotechnology
Agricultural chemicals
Challenges for sustainable developments
BCH4034 Environmental Control and Waste Treatment 40% 60%
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
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
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*Exam
BCH4035 Environmental Measurements 45% 55%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2004, BCH2005
Strategies in Environmental Monitoring
Trace analysis
Water and Sediment Quality Measurement
Air Quality Measurement
Environmental Modelling and its Applications
BCH4036 Project 100% Nil
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: 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
BCH4037 Seminar Series 100% Nil
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: 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
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BCH4039 Environmental Conservation and Resources
Management
40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Principles of conservation and management of
renewable and non-renewable resources
Conservation and management of agriculture/
forestry
Conservation and management of wildlife/ natural
resources
Conservation and management of coastal/ fisheries
resources
Conservation and protection of endangered species
The use of GIS and remote sensing techniques in
the conservation and management of natural
resources
Environmental economies in conservation and
management of natural resources/ habitats
Case studies
BCH4040 Environmental Impact Assessment 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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
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BCH4041 Selected Topics in Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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
BCH4043 Food Chemistry 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH2003 or BCH2007
Precursor: Nil
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
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BCH4045 Medicinal Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2007
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
BCH4051 Forensic Chemistry 30% 70%
Prerequisite: BCH1100 or BCH2004
Precursor: Nil
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
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*Exam
BCH4054 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy 30% 70%
Prerequisite: BCH2006 or BCH2007
Precursor: Nil
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
BCH4064 Biological Techniques and Instrumentation 45% 55%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2003
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
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BCH4078 Aquatic Ecology 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2067 and/or BCH3068
Physical and chemical characteristics and
processes, as well as the ecological structure, of
aquatic ecosystems
Species interactions and their significance in the
determination of community structure and
patterns
Review the impact of human activities on the
ecology of aquatic ecosystems
BCH4084 Crystallography/Solid-state Inorganic Chemistry 40% 60%
Prerequisite: BCH2006
Precursor: Nil
Solids and society
Industrial and environmental importance of solid
state materials
Crystal structure, packing of molecules, basic
diffraction theory
Properties of solids: porosity, conductivity and
semiconductivity, luminescence, and plasmonics
Applications of solids: catalysts, field effect
transistors, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, fuel
cells, environment sensors, biomedical sensors
Preparation of inorganic-based solids and nano-
particles&-materials and methods of crystal
growth
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*Exam
BCH4085 Testing and Certification Sciences 30% 70%
Prerequisite: BCH2004
Precursor: BCH3027
Commercial laboratory management practice
ISO9001 & ISO/IEC 17025
Environmental management in laboratory
(ISO14001)
Safety management in laboratory (OHSAS18001)
Management/ technical requirements for
accreditation
Calibration practice
ISO Guide to expression of uncertainty in
measurement
EURACHEM/CITAC Guide of quantifying
uncertainty in analytical measurement
Traceability concept
Quality assurance in testing
Standard operation procedure (SOP) for difference
testing methods and sampling technique
Internal auditor requirements
Laboratory assessor requirements
BMS4101 Analytical Biochemistry 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2003, BCH2004
Introduction and Review
Cell-based techniques Flow cytometry, Coulter
counter Cell culture: 2D and 3D
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Omics Techniques
Other Frontiers
BMS4106 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: BCH2003/BCH2003A or BCH3017
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
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*Exam
CS1102 Introduction to Computer Studies 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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
Functions and parameters
Operating systems – Unix, Windows
File system
End-user computing – word processing, spread
sheet, presentation tool
Databases
Data communication – switches, networks, LANs,
WANs, routers
Internet – internet protocol, internet applications,
email, file transfer, web browser, web server, web
searching, basic html/css
Concepts of client-side and server-side scripting
Digital media, multimedia software tools
Basic computer security, virus, filtering and
scanning tools
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*Exam
CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming 40% 60%
Prerequisite: Level 2 or above in HKDSE
Information & Communication
Technology with Software
Development elective, or Pass in
a placement test administered by
CS Department
Precursor: Nil
The development of algorithms
Program design
Programming language
Control structures
Data types
Arrays
Functions and parameters
Composite data types
Structured decomposition
Programming style
Program testing
Introduction to recursion
CS2204 Fundamentals of Internet Applications Development 50% 50%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Review of Internet organization
Common Internet services and protocols
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Client-server model
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Document Object Model (DOM)
Cascading Style Sheet (CSS)
Scripting language and Web browser
JavaScript and Client-side programming models
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*Exam
CS2360 Java Programming 50% 50%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Problem solving techniques
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
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*Exam
FS4002 Industrial Attachment Scheme 100% Nil
Prerequisite: (1) This course is designed for
students who have completed Year 3.
(2) All job specifications and
requirements must be submitted to
Co-operative Education Centre
(CEC) for prior approval.
(3) Pre-attachment Training
Precursor: Nil
This course aims to provide students with the
opportunity to:
(a) integrate the knowledge they acquired in classroom
and apply it in real work setting
(b) appreciate work ethics and professionalism in real
work environment
(c) appreciate team work, group / organizational
behaviour in a work environment
(d) develop an understanding of the operation of
industry, based on which students can further plan
their career
It is conducted at the host company/institution whereby
students are jointly supervised by the host mentor and
the CityU supervisor.
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*Exam
FS4005 Overseas Internship Scheme 100% Nil
Prerequisite: (1) This course is designed for
students who have completed Year 3.
(2) All job specifications and
requirements must be submitted to
Co-operative Education Centre
(CEC) for prior approval.
(3) Pre-attachment Training
Precursor: Nil
This course aims to provide students with the
opportunity to acquire research skills and experience
the life of a full-time researcher in a research
environment and/or experience real work in an
industrial setting overseas. From the work/research
experience, students learn to:
(a) integrate the knowledge they acquired in classroom
and apply it to work;
(b) appreciate work ethics and professionalism;
(c) appreciate team work, group / organizational
behaviour;
(d) develop an understanding of the operation of
industry or research, based on which students can
further plan their career;
(e) appreciate the cultural diversity of the host country
and broaden their horizon;
It is conducted at the host company/institution overseas
whereby students are jointly supervised by the host
mentor and the CityU supervisor.
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*Exam
GE1401 University English 100% Nil
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) or
English for Academic Purposes 2
(EL0200B – 3 credits) or Grade B or
above in English for Academic
Purposes 1 (EL0200A – 3 credits)
Precursor: Nil
Writing as a tool for discovery
The process of writing
Argumentative writing
Research and using evidence
Integrating other people’s words and ideas
Avoiding plagiarism
Peer review
Needs analysis
Self-assessment
Online self-study
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy 100% Nil
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Aesthetics
Agriculture
Arts
Asian countries
Buddhism
China
Chinese Civilisation
Civil Examination
System
Clan
Commerce
Confucianism
Daoism
Dynastic Cycle
Family
Gender
History
Intellectual
Foundations
Intelligentsia
Language
Lineage
Literature
Medicine
Music
Operas
Philosophy
Political Institution
Power Structure
Science
Technology
World
Regions
Ethnic Groups
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*Exam
GE2401 English for Science 100% Nil
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) or
English for Academic Purposes 2
(EL0200B – 3 credits) or Grade B or
above in English for Academic
Purposes 1 (EL0200A – 3 credits)
Precursor: Nil
English for science
Scientific
communication
Critical literacy
Scientific
popularizations
Scientific documentary
Visual communication
Multimodality
Scientific report
Specialized
communication
Academic writing
Citation and
referencing
Plagiarism
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*Exam
MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I 30% 70%
Prerequisite: (i) HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory
Part, or
(ii) HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory
Part and Extended Part Module 1,
or
(iii) HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory
Part and Extended Part Module 2
(Levels 1-3); or equivalent
Note to students: Students with
HKDSE Mathematics Extended Part
Module 2 (Levels 4-5) are required to
take MA1300 instead.
Precursor: Nil
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,
L’Hôpital rule
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II 30% 70%
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
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
Arithmetic of complex numbers; Polar and Euler
forms; De Moivre’s theorem and its applications
Matrices; Determinants, cofactor expansion;
Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination,
Cramer’s rule; Matrix inverses, Gauss-Jordan
elimination method
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MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I 30% 70%
Prerequisite: HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory
Part and Extended Part Module 1
(Level 5), or HKDSE Mathematics
Compulsory Part and Extended Part
Module 2 (Level 3-5); or equivalent
Precursor: Nil
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
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II 30% 70%
Prerequisite: MA1300, or Grade B or above in
MA1200 (approval from MA must be
obtained)
Precursor: Nil
Basic theorems of differentiation
Applications of differentiation: rate of change,
local extrema, optimization problems, power and
Taylor series, L’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 100% Nil
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: MA2172 and MA2176 or MA2001 or
MA2127 or Math at HKAS (Grade E
or above)
Introduction to Computer Systems
Numerical tools
Statistical packages
Mathematical packages
MA2172 Applied Statistics for Sciences and Engineering 30% 70%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Random variables
Distribution
Data and sample description
Estimation of parameters
Tests of hypothesis
Regression
ANOVA
PHY1201 General Physics I 30% 70%
Prerequisite: HKDSE Mathematics
Compulsory Part or equivalent
Precursor: HKDSE Physics or Combined
Science (Physics, Chemistry) or
Combined Science (Biology,
Physics) or AP1200/PHY1200
Foundation Physics
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.
Note: Any update of course information will be available on homepages of CHEM and other
servicing departments.
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*Course
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*Exam
GE1346 The Chemists Kitchen
(The Science of Food and Cooking)
60% 40%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
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
GE1353 Science, Buddhism, and Life 70% 30%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Science:
Logics
Observations
Hypotheses
Experiments
Theories
Models
Laws
Occam’s razor
Scope of investigation
Predictions
Buddhism:
Impermanence
Dissatisfactory
No-self
Dharma
Karma
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
The Five Aggregates
The Twelve Links
Dependent arising
Nirvana
Meditation
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GE2322 The Nobel Prize: A Discovery Approach to Human
Greatness
70% 30%
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.
GE2333 The Science of Cosmetics 70% 30%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
What is beauty
The science of sensation and perception
The structure of human tissue and hair
Chemistry of important components in cosmetics
(e.g. solvents, surfactants, fragrances, antioxidants,
emollients, emulsifiers, humectants, etc.)
Making your own cosmetics
(Experiment 1: Gloss Lipstick)
Making your own cosmetics
(Experiment 2: Hair Cream)
Making your own cosmetics
(Experiment 3: Moisturizing Serum)
Making your own cosmetics
(Experiment 4: Sun Block)
Selected topic by guest lecturer
Group presentation
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GE2334 Science Versus Crime 70% 30%
Prerequisite: Nil
Precursor: Nil
Forensics
Crime scene
CSI, Chain-of-custody
Contamination
Pollution
Environment
Explosives
Counter-terrorism
Firearms
Fingerprint
Counterfeit
Narcotics
Dangerous Drugs
Documents
Accuracy
Ethics
Honesty
Dishonesty
Criminal
Identification
Identity
Individualization
Analysis
DNA
Presumptive tests
Matching
Note: Any update of course information will be available on homepage of CHEM.
Appendix I : Major
&
Appendix II : Recommended Study Plan
Appendix I - 1
BSc in Chemistry
For Students admitted to the major in 2019/20 (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 Remarks (e.g. College Accreditation, or
Exemption requirements, etc.)
GE1401 University English B1 3 A/B
GE2401 English for Science B2 3 A/B
Students who are required to take English for Academic Purposes 1 & 2 (EL0200A and EL0200B) must successfully
complete 6 credit units before studying GE1401 and GE2401. Students have achieved a B grade or above in their overall
course result for EL0200A will be permitted to exit the programme at this point and proceed to the GE English courses.
Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy (3 credit units)
Course
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Sem Remarks (e.g. College Accreditation, or
Exemption requirements, etc.)
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation – History and
Philosophy
B1 3 B
Students scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE Chinese Language, or below Grade D in HKALE AS-level Chinese Language and
Culture are also required to take a 3-credit unit Chinese course (CHIN1001).
Distributional Requirements (12 credit units)
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
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Remarks
MA1200 /
MA1300
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I/
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
B1 3
MA1201 /
MA1301
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II
B1 3
CS1102 /
CS1302
Introduction to Computer Studies/
Introduction to Computer Programming*
B1 3 (*not offered in 2019/20)
Appendix I
Appendix I - 2
2. College Requirement (6 credit units)
Course
Code
Course Title Level 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
PHY1201 General Physics I B1 3 A/B
Chemistry
BCH1100 Chemistry B1 3 A/B
Biology
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3 A/B
Note : HKDSE students admitted without high school Physics will be required to take PHY1200 Foundation Physics
(a non-credit bearing course in fundamental Physics).
3. Major Requirement (66 credit units)
Major Required Courses (35 credit units)
Students must take ALL the required courses in the following list.
Course
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Sem Remarks (e.g. College Accreditation,
or Exemption requirements, etc.)
MA2172 Applied Statistics for Sciences and
Engineering
B2 3 A
BCH2004 Principles of Analytical Chemistry B2 4 B
BCH2006 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry B2 4 A
BCH2007 Principles of Organic Chemistry B2 4 A
BCH2008 Principles of Physical Chemistry B2 4 B
BCH3014 Inorganic Chemistry B3 4 A
BCH3015 Organic Chemistry B3 4 B
BCH3016 Physical Chemistry B3 4 B
BCH3027 Analytical Chemistry B3 4 A
Major Elective Courses (31 credit units)
Choose electives from both Group A and Group B.
Group A (at least 3 credit units or above)
Course
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Sem Remarks (e.g. College
Accreditation, or Exemption
requirements, etc.)
BCH3042 Directed Studies in
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental
Sciences
B3/B4 1-4 A/B Exclusive from Group B,
i.e. students can choose this course in
either Group A or Group B.
BCH4036 Project B4 6 A&B
Appendix I - 3
FS4002 or
FS4005
Industrial Attachment Scheme
Overseas Internship Scheme
B3 3 Summer
Note:
Students who have completed exchange studies with credit transfer are considered as having fulfilled Group A requirement.
Group B
Course
Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Sem Remarks (e.g. College
Accreditation, or Exemption
requirements, etc.)
CS2204 Fundamentals of Internet Applications
Development
B2 3 A
CS2360 Java Programming B2 3 A
BCH2003 Biochemistry B2 3 B BMS2004 Biochemistry is an
equivalent course offered to students
from 2017/18.
BCH2005 Principles of Environmental Chemistry B2 4 A
BCH3038 Environmental Sampling and Risk
Assessment
B3 4 A
BCH3042 Directed Studies in
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental
Sciences
B3/B4 1-4 A/B Exclusive from Group A,
i.e. students can choose this course in
either Group A or Group B.
BCH3081 Chemical Biology of DNA and RNA B3 3 A
BCH3082 Graphene: Fundamentals and Emergent
Applications
B3 3 A
BCH4021 Environmental Pollution B4 4 A
BCH4022 Environmental Toxicology B4 4 A
BCH4037 Seminar Series B4 3 A&B
BMS4101 Analytical Biochemistry B4 3 B Not offered in 2019/20.
#Please note Sem/Year offer
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
BCH3052# Chemistry Beyond the Molecule:
Supramolecular Chemistry
B3 3 B Not offered B Not offered
BCH3053# Computational Chemistry B3 3 B Not offered B Not offered
BCH3055# Green Chemistry B3 3 Not offered B Not offered B
BCH3083# Cosmetic Chemistry B3 3 B Not offered B Not offered
BCH4029# Advanced Analytical Chemistry B4 4 Not offered Cancelled Not offered To be
confirmed
BCH4030# Advanced Inorganic Chemistry B4 4 Not offered B Not offered B
BCH4031# Advanced Organic Chemistry B4 4 Not offered B Not offered B
BCH4033# Industrial Chemistry B4 4 A Not offered A Not offered
BCH4034# Environmental Control and Waste
Treatment
B4 4 B Not offered To be
confirmed
Not offered
BCH4035# Environmental Measurements B4 4 Not offered To be
confirmed
Not offered To be
confirmed
BCH4041# Selected Topics in Chemistry B4 4 Not offered A Not offered A
BCH4043# Food Chemistry B4 3 A Not offered A Not offered
Appendix I - 4
BCH4045# Medicinal Chemistry B4 3 B Not offered B Not offered
BCH4051# Forensic Chemistry B4 3 Not offered A Not offered A
BCH4054# Chemical Bonding and Molecular
Spectroscopy
B4 3 B Not offered B Not offered
BCH4084# Crystallography/Solid-state Inorganic
Chemistry
B4 4 A Not offered A Not offered
BCH4085# Testing and Certification Sciences B4 4 B Not offered B Not offered
BMS4106# Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
B4 3 Not offered B Not offered B
MA2008# Mathematical and Statistical
Laboratory
(Note: Not offered to Year 2 students
of normative 4-year degree and Year 1
students of Advanced Standing I.)
B2 3 Not offered To be
confirmed
Not offered To be
confirmed
4. 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 II
BSc in Chemistry
Recommended Study Plan
(For Normative 4-year Degree)
Year 1
Semesters A and B CUs
Gateway Education – University Requirements 9
College/School-specified courses 9
College Requirement 6
Gateway Education Distributional Requirements
Year 2
Semester A CUs Semester B CUs
BCH2006 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry 4 BCH2004 Principles of Analytical Chemistry 4
BCH2007 Principles of Organic Chemistry 4 BCH2008 Principles of Physical Chemistry 4
MA2172 Applied Statistics for Sciences and
Engineering
3 GE1401 + University English 3
GE2401 + English for Science 3 GE1501# + Chinese Civilisation – History and
Philosophy
3
Gateway Education Distributional Requirements Gateway Education Distributional Requirements
Major Elective Major Elective
Free Elective Free Elective
Year 3
Semester A CUs Semester B CUs
BCH3014 Inorganic Chemistry 4 BCH3015 Organic Chemistry 4
BCH3027 Analytical Chemistry 4 BCH3016 Physical Chemistry 4
Gateway Education Distributional Requirements Gateway Education Distributional Requirements
Major Elective Major Elective
Free Elective Free Elective
Year 4
Semester A CUs Semester B CUs
Gateway Education Distributional Requirements Gateway Education Distributional Requirements
Major Elective Major Elective
Free Elective Free Elective
Remarks:
Students scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE English Language or Grade D in HKALE AS-level Use of
English or students who do not possess an equivalent qualification are required to successfully complete
the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses (EL0200A (3 credit units) and EL0200B (3 credit
units)) offered by the English Language Centre (ELC) before they can advance to the GE English
courses. Students who have achieved a grade B or above in their overall course results for EL0200A will
be permitted to exit the programme at this point. They will achieve 3 credit units and also be considered
to have satisfied the pre-requisite for entry to the GE English courses.
# Students scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE Chinese Language, or below Grade D in HKALE AS-level
Chinese Language and Culture 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. 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. 2. 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
For details, please refer to Appendix I - 1
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