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.
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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)
Advanced Standing I (Note 1)
(Minimum credit units for graduation: 90;
Maximum credit units permitted for students: 114)
Advanced Standing II
(Senior-year Entry) (Note 2) (Minimum credit units for
graduation: 60;
Maximum credit units permitted for students: 84)
120
Gateway Education: 30 College Requirement: 15 Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 57 (41 + 16) Free Electives: 18 90 Gateway Education: 21 College Requirement: 0 (15 waived)
Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 54 (41 + 13) Free Electives: 15 60 Gateway Education: 12 College Requirement: 0 (15 waived)
Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 45 (41 + 4) Free Electives: 3
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.
1. Gateway Education
(Please refer to http://www.cityu.edu.hk/edge/ge/ge_requirements.htm.) 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 – Historyand Philosophy 3 credit units 3 credit units
Not compulsory 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.
College/School Requirement, if any
Course Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Remarks
Normative 4-year Degree Mathematics (6 credit units) 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 Computing (3 credit units)
CS1102 / CS1302
Introduction to Computer Studies /
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
Part III
Major Requirement (
57credit units)
1. Core Courses (
41credit units)
Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
Remarks MA2172 Applied Statistics for
Sciences and Engineering
B2 3 BCH2004 Principles of Analytical Chemistry B2 4 BCH2005 Principles of Environmental Chemistry B2 4
EF3040 Economics of Environment B3 3
LW3956 Environment and Law B3 3
Environmental Engineering SEE3201 Atmospheric Science –
An Introductory Survey
B3 3
SEE4202 Atmospheric Chemistry B4 3
2. 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 Code
Course Title Level Credit
Units
Remarks A. Water Quality & Waste Management
BCH4021 Environmental Pollution B4 4
BCH4023# Biological Treatment of
Wastes
B4 4 Students may take either BCH4023 or BCH4034 but not both.
BCH4034# Environmental Control and
Waste Treatment
B4 4
BCH4035# Environmental Measurements B4 4
SEE4218# Water Quality Engineering B4 3
JC4004 Frontiers of Environmental
Sciences
B4 1
B. Ecosystems Management
BCH3038 Environmental Sampling and
Risk Assessment
B3 4
BCH3068A General Ecology B3 3
BCH4035# Environmental Measurements B4 4
BCH4073# Soil and Terrestrial Plant
Ecology
B4 4
BCH4078 Aquatic Ecology B4 4
C. Atmospheric Environment
SEE4212# Physics of Climate B4 3
SEE4213 An Introduction to
Environmental Data Analysis
B4 3
SEE4216# Air Pollution Measurement
and Control
B4 3
JC4004 Frontiers of Environmental
Sciences
Others: Research-Related Courses BCH3042 Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/ Environmental Sciences B3/B4 1-4 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 15
90
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.
