Joint/Interdisciplinary Degree Programs

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1 Joint/Interdisciplinary Degree Programs BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BENG) PROGRAM IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING Program Director: Amine BERMAK, Associate Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering The Computer Engineering program (CPEG) is jointly taught by the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). There are dedicated staff from both the ECE and CSE Departments to oversee the whole program. The objective of the CPEG program is to provide students with a broad and well-integrated background in the concepts and methodologies needed for the analysis, design, implementation and utilization of computer systems. Such systems involve a far wider range of disciplines than mere computation, and the scope of the Computer Engineering program is correspondingly wide, and can lead to concentrations in the areas of Intelligent Robotic Systems, Networks and Communications, Multimedia Computing and Processing, VLSI and Computer Systems, and Speech Processing and Language Engineering. The Computer Engineering curriculum has been carefully designed such that it contains rich and coherent core/required courses, yet it is flexible enough to allow the students to gain a broad background, at the same time of having the opportunity to follow some concentrations or streams of study. The core and required courses can be grouped as: software fundamentals, hardware fundamentals, system fundamentals, mathematics fundamentals, business fundamentals, and general education fundamentals. In addition, all Computer Engineering students are required to undergo a formal industrial training program during their first and second years to gain practical exposure to key hardware and software skills that are in great need in industry. Computer Engineering students are privileged to have access to all of the hardware and software facilities of both ECE and CSE Departments, in addition to those provided by the University to all students. As a result, they have ample opportunities to use a very wide variety of state-of-the-art laboratories in both Departments. BEng in Computer Engineering BEng in Computer Engineering - Embedded Systems Option BEng in Computer Engineering - Honors Research Option 163

2 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSC) IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Program Director: Mike Ka-Pui SO, Associate Professor of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management The BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI) Program is the first in Hong Kong to integrate risk management and business intelligence. The program opens up a unique opportunity for high-powered students with a strong background in mathematics and languages to combine these sought-after professional fields. Drawing on the world-class expertise of the Schools of Business & Management, Engineering and Science, the program integrates statistical, financial and computer technology know-how with real-world corporate experience and dynamic personal development activities to build professional and all-round excellence. Preparation for professional risk management examinations is also provided. RMBI students develop comprehensive quantitative and statistical skills, high-quality analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a firm grasp of business fundamentals. Students also have the chance to become consultants, working with managers on real business problems in company-sponsored capstone projects. Risk Management and Business Intelligence concentrations are available to meet different career aspirations among students. In addition, a flexible elective structure allows students to select courses that suit their individual interests and broaden their outlook. Through the RMBI Program, graduates are fully prepared for mitigating risk, managing information and assisting leading organizations to make essential decisions. Description of the curriculum and courses are presented online at DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM IN TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT Program Directors: Chi-Ming CHAN, Chair Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Angela NG, Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance The Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management is a four-year joint degree program taught by the School of Engineering and the School of Business and Management. For the degree in Technology, students will select and enroll in the BEng degree program among nine engineering disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Bioproduct Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Logistics Management and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. For the degree in Management, students will enroll in the BBA program in General Business Management. Nine all-round and well-integrated curricula are designed for the Dual Degree Program in different engineering disciplines. In addition, students can apply for a wide range of enrichment programs offered by the two Schools, including the 164

3 Exchange Program, the Internships, the Technology and Management Executive Forum, the Corporate Projects, the Business Mentorship Program and the International Business Case Competitions. Together, students will be well trained in technology, business management, innovative thinking and entrepreneurship, thereby sharpening their competitive edge in the international job market where all-round leaders in technology and management are highly sought after. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will earn two degrees, BEng and BBA. Students graduating from this program will be competent in a wide range of job opportunities with knowledge and skills in both areas. One of the aims is to train them to become future technological leaders and entrepreneurs and to contribute to the economic and social development of Hong Kong and the region. The Dual Degree Program combines the strength of the two Schools with international reputation, prominent academic staff and state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories and facilities. Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management for Students Entering the Preparatory Year BEng in Chemical Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Chemical and Bioproduct Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Computer Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Computer Science and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Electronic Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Logistics Management and Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BEng in Mechanical Engineering and BBA in General Business Management BIOENGINEERING POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM Program Director: I-Ming HSING, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Associate Director: King-Lau CHOW, Professor of Biology Entering the 21st century, dramatic advances in technology will come from the systematic application of principles and discoveries from the biological sciences to engineering design and development of new products and services. Bioengineering, the bridge between the basic life sciences and engineering, is broad in its spectrum, 165

4 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING with its foundation in all of the engineering sciences as well as biology, medical, behavioral and health sciences. The Bioengineering (BIEN) Program, an initiative embarked by the School of Engineering, facilitates the close integration of biological, physical, and computational sciences, and engineering. The program offers postgraduate studies leading to the research-based degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The BIEN Program adopts a systematic and quantitative approach to the study of biological systems. It aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge to contribute to the biomedical industry as well as optimize existing bioprocesses, and develop new biotechnologies. The program will allow students to apply the tools of engineering, computer science, and physical sciences to their study of biological processes. Students enrolled in these programs are required to take three general core courses to equip themselves with general knowledge in Biology. In addition, students are required to take elective courses from four different streams, which will be developed in two stages. Initially, only three streams are offered: (1) Biological Information Engineering, (2) Bioprocessing and BioProduct Design, and (3) BioMEMS and Biomaterials. The fourth stream, Neuroengineeering, will be available in due course. Postgraduate Program and Research Stream 1 - Biological Information Engineering This stream addresses the application of information technology and process systems engineering. The area of Biological Information Engineering addresses the issues associated with new computational concepts and tools involved in bioinformatics but can also be extended to other relevant information based areas such as protein structure prediction, drug design, biodiversity, data mining and knowledge discovery in molecular databases, data interpretation, evolutionary biology and process systems engineering. Stream 2 Bioprocessing and BioProduct Design Bioprocessing is the application of chemical engineering principles to the design of biocatalysts, cells, reactors, separation systems and their integration by process systems engineering into an optimal bioprocess plant. In addition to technology aspects, engineers need to be aware of regulatory, safety and ethical issues in biotechnology. BioProduct design involves the systematic evolution of production processes using product characteristics to assist in a product oriented process design. Stream 3 BioMEMS and Biomaterials Biomaterials is the engineering study of the physical and biological properties of synthetic polymer, metal, ceramic and other materials, and their interaction with blood and soft and hard tissues. It aims to provide novel, reliable and safe new materials and devices for biomedical use. BioMEMS is the application of biological and bioanalytical methods to micro electrical and mechanical systems such as gene chips. 166

5 Stream 4 Neuroengineering Neuroengineering is both the application of engineering principles to solve problems in neuroscience, and the reverse: the application of insights from neuroscience to the design of engineering systems. The objective of this stream is to develop engineers who are equally comfortable with the biology of neural systems and modern engineering techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on areas of neuroscience that include processing of sensory information, neural computation, pattern generation and central control of movement; and on areas of engineering that include signal and image processing, neural networks, neuromorphic circuit design, sensors, actuators, and robotics. Admission Requirements Applicants seeking admission to a research degree program should satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements and demonstrate their English ability to undertake the research: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program: a) hold a relevant bachelor s degree with first or second class honors, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant science or engineering discipline from a recognized university; or b) hold a taught master s degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant science or engineering discipline from a recognized university. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program: a) hold a relevant bachelor s degree with first or second class upper honors, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant science or engineering discipline from a recognized university; or b) hold a master s degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant science or engineering discipline from a recognized university. The degree should require a research thesis. Research Postgraduate Programs: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Bioengineering Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering 167

6 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM Interim Program Director: M. S. CHEUNG, Chair Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Director: Irene M. C. LO, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Environment and sustainable development is one of Hong Kong s top priority issues. To achieve long-term sustainability requires innovative solutions to the multitude of problems in the aquatic, atmospheric and land environments. The University has many achievements in this aspect and has one of the most successful environmental engineering research programs among tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. In the School of Engineering, with excellent research facilities for environmental research, over 20 faculty members pursue innovative research that covers a broad spectrum of environmental engineering. The MSc in Environmental Engineering program is one of the University s most popular interdisciplinary programs. To extend the success in this program, the School of Engineering has initiated an Environmental Engineering postgraduate program (EVNG) in 2002 that leads to research-based degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Engineering. The EVNG postgraduate program is a multidisciplinary program in which Civil and Environmental, Chemical and Biomolecular, and Mechanical Engineering departments are mainly involved. An important goal of the program is to promote research that requires multidisciplinary expertise, particularly projects that cross departmental boundaries. As potential solutions to many environmental issues inherently involve a multidisciplinary approach, the EVNG program will provide the framework and mechanism for seeking such solutions. Environmental Engineering Postgraduate Program MSc in Environmental Engineering MPhil/PhD in Environmental Engineering Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program in Environmental Engineering Applicants seeking admission to the MPhil program in Environmental Engineering should satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements and demonstrate their English ability to undertake the research: (a) hold a relevant bachelor s degree with at least second class honors, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline from a recognized university; or 168

7 (b) hold a taught master s degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline from a recognized university. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Environmental Engineering Applicants seeking admission to the PhD program in Environmental Engineering should satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements and demonstrate their English ability to undertake the research: (a) hold a master s degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline from a recognized university; (b) in exceptional circumstances, outstanding students with a relevant bachelor s degree, for example a first class honors degree from a reputable university, may be admitted to the program without a master s degree. These students may be required to take additional credits to fulfill the program requirements. Taught Postgraduate Programs: Graduate Diploma (GD) in Environmental Engineering Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Engineering Research Postgraduate Programs: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Environmental Engineering Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Engineering 169