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1 City University of Hong Kong Curriculum Information Sheet for a Major/Degree Department of Biology and Chemistry Effective from Catalogue Term of Semester A in 2013 / 2014 The information provided on this form is the official record of the Major/Degree. It will be used for City University s database, publication in various City University publications including Blackboard, and documentation for students and others as required. ======================================================================== Part I Major (in English) : Environmental Science and Management (in Chinese) : 環 境 科 學 與 管 理 Degree (in English) : Bachelor of Science (Hons) (in Chinese) : 榮 譽 理 學 士 Award Title (in English) : Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science and Management (in Chinese) : 環 境 科 學 與 管 理 榮 譽 理 學 士 (According to the approved structure of 4-year undergraduate degrees, the award title to be shown on a student s diploma will be the degree and the major.) Maximum Period of Study: 8 years (for normative 4-year degree) 6 years (for Advanced Standing I (Note 1)) 5 years (for Advanced Standing II (Note 2)) Minimum Number of Credit Units Required for the Award Normative 4-year degree (Minimum credit units for graduation: 120; Maximum credit units permitted for students: 144) 120 Gateway Education: 30 College Requirement: 15 Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 57 ( ) Free Electives: 18 Advanced Standing I (Note 1) (Minimum credit units for graduation: 90; Maximum credit units permitted for students: 114) 90 Gateway Education: 21 College Requirement: 0 (15 waived) Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 54 ( ) Free Electives: 15 Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2) (Minimum credit units for graduation: 60; Maximum credit units permitted for students: 84) 60 Gateway Education: 12 College Requirement: 0 (15 waived) Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 45 (41 + 4) Free Electives: 3 1

2 Aims of Major This major aims to train and produce graduates who are suitably educated to pursue a developing career in one or more of the following areas: environmental chemistry, environmental biology, water quality and waste management, ecosystems management and atmospheric environment, and to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors. Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs) (Please state what the student is expected to be able to do at the completion of the Major according to a given standard of performance.) Upon successful completion of this Major, students should be able to: 1. Describe the general biological and chemical principles appropriate to the study of environmental topics, including global environmental phenomena, environmental microbiology, ecology, toxicology and pollution. Analyze and synthesize environmental data and information. Critically evaluate data and information from a range of multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives, including environmental law, environmental economics, environmental policies and ethics. 2. Competently perform a wide range of technical skills in environmental measurement and analysis, conservation and resource management, pollution control, waste treatment, impact assessment and quality management. Evaluate data to test hypotheses. Suggest further lines of investigation based on experimental data to create innovative and practical solutions. Demonstrate good time management and problem-solving skills, and independence in oral and written presentations. 3. Critically evaluate experiments in the Environmental Sciences as reported in the literature and synthesize information in a constructive manner. Recognize the limitations inherent in hypotheses. Develop strategies for creating, updating, maintaining and enhancing knowledge in environmental sciences. 4. Identify, analyze and reflect upon the responsibility of environmental scientists in society, with particular emphasis on the protection of the living environment, and application of the principles of sustainable development and green production. Apply the legal, economic and social aspects of environmental management. Recognize the moral and ethical dimensions of environmental investigations, and the need to adhere to professional codes of conduct. Apply environmental sciences knowledge to address ethical and social issues in the work environment. 2

3 Part II Degree Requirement 1. Gateway Education (Please refer to Normative 4-year Degree Advanced Standing I (Note 1) Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2) English (Senate/68/A4R) 6 credit units 6 credit units 3 credit units Chinese Civilisation History Not compulsory 3 credit units 3 credit units and Philosophy requirement Area requirements: 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 21 credit units 12 credit units 9 credit units 2. Chinese Language Requirement (Senate/70/A5R) From 2012 cohort onwards, students are required to satisfy the Chinese Language Requirement as follows: (i) Students with an HKDSE score below 4 in Chinese, or an HKALE AS Chinese Language and Culture score below D 3-credit unit Chinese course* (ii) Students with an HKDSE score of 4 or above in Chinese or an HKALE AS Chinese Language and Culture score D or above, or those who have successfully completed the 3-credit unit Chinese course No requirement (iii) Students whose qualifications do not fall within (i) and (ii) above No requirement *The 3 credit units of the Chinese course will NOT be counted towards the minimum credit units required for graduation and will NOT be included in the calculation of CGPA. 3

4 3. College/School Requirement, if any Course Code Course Title Level Credit Normative 4-year Degree Units Mathematics (6 credit units) MA1200 / Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I / MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I B1 3 MA1201 / Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II / MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II B1 3 Computing (3 credit units) CS1102 / Introduction to Computer Studies / CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming B1 3 Science (6 credit units) Choose two from the following three subject areas: Physics AP1201 General Physics I B1 3 Chemistry BCH1100 Chemistry B1 3 Biology BCH1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3 Advanced Standing I (Note 1) College Requirements waived. 15 Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2) College Requirements waived. 15 Remarks Part III Major Requirement (57 credit units) 1. Core Courses (41 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Remarks Units MA2172 Applied Statistics for B2 3 Sciences and Engineering BCH2004 Principles of Analytical B2 4 Chemistry BCH2005 Principles of Environmental B2 4 Chemistry EF3040 Economics of Environment B3 3 LW3956 Environment and Law B3 3 POL3942 Environmental Policy and Ethics B3 3 Not recommended to Year 2 students of normative 4-year degree and Year 1 students of Advanced Standing I. BCH4022 Environmental Toxicology B4 4 BCH4039 BCH4040 Environmental Conservation and Resources Management Environmental Impact Assessment B4 4 B4 4 Recommended for Final Year students. 4

5 SEE2201 Introduction to B2 3 Environmental Engineering SEE3201 Atmospheric Science B3 3 An Introductory Survey SEE4202 Atmospheric Chemistry B Electives (16 credit units) To fulfil the 16 credit unit major elective requirement, students of normative 4-year degree may: (a) choose any courses listed in the table below; OR (b) select courses all under one particular category (i.e. A, B and C) for 12 credit units. Such selection will allow students to develop some in-depth understanding in a particular category of the subject discipline, and choose ONE/TWO more course(s) listed in the table below to fulfil the requirement. Students of Advanced Standing I are required to fulfil 13 credit units. Students of Advanced Standing II are required to fulfil 4 credit units. # Courses offered in alternate years Course Course Title Level Credit Remarks Code Units A. Water Quality & Waste Management BCH4021 Environmental Pollution B4 4 BCH4023 # BCH4034 # Biological Treatment of Wastes Environmental Control and B4 B4 4 4 Students may take either BCH4023 or BCH4034 but not both. Waste Treatment BCH4035 # Environmental Measurements B4 4 SEE4218 # Water Quality Engineering B4 3 JC4004 Frontiers of Environmental B4 1 Sciences B. Ecosystems Management BCH3038 Environmental Sampling and B3 4 Risk Assessment BCH3068A General Ecology B3 3 BCH4035 # Environmental Measurements B4 4 BCH4073 # Soil and Terrestrial Plant B4 4 Ecology BCH4078 Aquatic Ecology B4 4 C. Atmospheric Environment SEE4212 # Physics of Climate B4 3 SEE4213 SEE4216 # JC4004 An Introduction to Environmental Data Analysis Air Pollution Measurement and Control Frontiers of Environmental Sciences B4 3 B4 3 B4 1 5

6 Others: Research-Related Courses BCH3042 Directed Studies in B3/B4 1-4 Biology/Chemistry/ Environmental Sciences BCH4037 Seminar Series B4 3 BCH4036 Project B4 6 Note: Under the 4 minus 1 model (Advanced Standing I), the minimum number of credit units required for graduation is 90. Students with HKALE or equivalent qualifications are required to take 15 credit units of free electives, or a minor to fulfil the curriculum requirement. CU College Requirement: 15 CU (waived) -- Major Requirement 54 Gateway Education Requirement 21 Free Electives Under the 4 minus 2 model (Advanced Standing II), the minimum number of credit units required for graduation is 60. CU College Requirement: 15 CU (waived) -- Major Requirement 45 Gateway Education Requirement 12 Free Electives 3 60 Part IV Admission Requirements for Entry to the Major, if any (Department can state the prerequisites required for admission to the Major.) Nil Part V Additional Information (e.g. Accreditation by professional and statutory bodies, etc.) N/A Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications. Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year. Returned by Name: Dr S G Cheung Department: BCH Tel: Date: 31 December