Science FacultyYear 1 Student Orientation

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PROGRAMME RUNDOWN

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Time Event

14:30-14:35 Opening Remarks by Dr Daniel Kwong, Associate Dean of Science

14:35-14:50 Briefing by Language Centre (LC) - Ms Vicky Man

14:50-15:05 Briefing by General Education Office (GEO)- Ms Mei Chan

15:05-15:20 Faculty Briefing by Dr Daniel Kwong, Associate Dean of Science

15:20-15:45 Briefing by Departments on Common Year 1 Courses

15:45-15:50 Question &Answer Session

15:50-17:20

Exhibition & Programme Briefings by Departments (3 parallel sessions; 30 min @)

Session 1 - 15:50-16:20Session 2 - 16:20-16:50Session 3 - 16:50-17:20

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Our Pride

Zhang FangfeiBSc (Hons) in Chemistry, 2015PhD Student (Full Scholarship)Computational Biology & BioinformaticsETH Zurich, Switzerland

OUR PRIDE

Dr Peggy LoBSc (Hons) Chemistry, 2004 MPhil Chemistry, 2006

PhD in DNA Chemistry, McGill University, Canada (2010)

Postdoctoral research, Harvard University, (2010-2012)

Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong (2012-present)

Finalist, Global Dream Chemistry Award

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OUR PRIDE

Mr Thomas HungBSc Applied Biology, 2002

Started career in Advertising Pioneer in “Moving Billboard”

advertising business in Hong Kong Created the “World-First” and patented

double tube and ferris-wheels type moving billboard, mobile display car, car of stage, and moving stage

In 2011, Mr Hung set up Easy Group (Hong Kong) Ltd., focusing on media planning of out-of-home (OOH) advertising

Winner, Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year 2003, organized by City Junior Chamber

Most Creative Award for LiveWIRE Awards 2004 by Shell & HKFYG

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OUR PRIDE

Mr Kenneth Fung

BSc Computing Studies (Information Systems), 2001

Joined Palmary, one of the major Web Accessibility providers in HK, as a partner after 5 years’ working in IBM China/HK

Under his leadership in Sales and Marketing, Palmary has 10-fold Growth within 5 years

Launch the First Online Car Insurance Purchase Platform in HK with the following awards: Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

2015 Designer Award 5 year+ Caring Company ISO9001 Accreditation

In 2012, Mr Fung set up VIVO Contact, an e-Marketing Company with around 2 Million Members in HK

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OUR PRIDE

Dr Wu Tong TongBSc (Hons) Mathematics-

Statistics, 2000

PhD in Biostatistics, UCLA Postdoctoral work at UCLA, Stanford,

University of Maryland Associate Professor, Biostatistics and

Computational Biology, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA

Current research work on cancer, HIV, disease diagnosis, epidemiology, adolescent health, physical activities and diet, cardiovascular disease, health intervention, pain, medical devices, and genetics

co-PI of a collaborative US$10 Million Grant from NSF and co-I for over 10 NIH Funded Projects as she designs and directs the biostatistical aspects of those studies

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OUR PRIDE

Sit Wai Yu, Jon

BSc (Hons) Physics, 2012 MPhil Physics, 2015

MPhil research on Organic Solar Cells and Thin Film Transistors

Published 5 research papers at HKBU Received PhD Study Offers from Oxford,

Imperial College and Leeds, UK October 2015, he will be a PhD student in the

Physics Department of Imperial College, London

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BRIEFING

BYLANGUAGE CENTRE

&GENERAL EDUCATION OFFICE

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SCIENCEPROGRAMMES

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9 MAJOR PROGRAMMES

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Department BSc (Hons) Programmes in

Biology • Applied Biology- Biotechnology Concentration- Environmental Science Concentration

Chemistry • Chemistry• Analytical and Testing Sciences (ATS)

Computer Science

• Computer Science (CS)• Computing & Information Systems (CIS)

Mathematics • Mathematical Science• Applied & Computational Mathematics• Statistics and Operations Research (Stat & OR)

Physics • Green Energy Science

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Component Units Requirement[*BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Systems]

Major Discipline Courses(Including Common First Year Courses) 61 (*70)

General Education (GE) Courses 38

Free Elective Courses 30 (*21)

Total 129Any courses from any faculty / school

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GE COURSESCore Requirements Units

University English 6

University Chinese 3

Public Speaking 3

Information Management Technology 3

Numeracy 3

Physical Education 2

History and Civilization 3

Values and the Meaning of Life 3

University Life 0

Total 26

Distribution Requirements Units

Arts 3

Business 3

Communication/Visual Arts 3

Science/Chinese Medicine(Not applicable to science students)

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Social Sciences 3

Interdisciplinary GE Courses 3

Total 12

Remark: Students will take one course in each of the four areas outside of their own Faculty/School/Academy, making a total of 12 units.

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COMMON YEAR 1 CURRICULUM

Science Courses Introduction to Biology Introduction to Chemistry or

Foundation of Chemistry Essence of Computing Calculus or Advanced CalculusⅠ Introduction to Physics and Energy Science Integrated Science Laboratory

University Required Courses University Chinese University English Information Management Technology Physical Education U Life Numeracy

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Students will take courses in All science disciplines in Year 1 to experience the Interdisciplinary nature of science.

Students are required to pass all 6 Common Year 1 Science courses, otherwise, repeat the failed course(s) in Year 2.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE LABORATORY

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INTEGRATED SCIENCE LABORATORY

To nurture your Interests and Appreciation ofScience in Daily Life

To develop your Analytical & Problem-SolvingSkills by Integrating Scientific Knowledge fromVarious Fields

To provide Hands-On Experience to sciencestudents on applications ofdifferent science disciplines

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INTEGRATED SCIENCE LABORATORY

Four main themes: i) Science in Entertainment ii) Forensic Scienceiii)Environmental Scienceiv) Green Energy

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MAJORS & MINORS

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MAJOR ASSIGNMENT

Students will be assigned to their choice of Major programme under a Quota System:•Guaranteed Admission will be given to Students with:

• 5* in relevant Science subjects in HKDSE• e.g., 5* in HKDSE Physics, Guaranteed Admission to Green Energy Science• e.g., 5* in HKDSE Information and Communication Technology,

Guaranteed Admission to Computer Science, Computing and Information Systems and Green Energy Science

•Admission Criteria for Major programme for Other Students:• i) Performance in Relevant Year 1 course;• ii) cGPA attained by the end of Year 1; and• iii) Interview performance, if applicable.

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MAJOR ADMISSIONS5* Subjects in HKDSE Guaranteed Admissions into the following Major

Programme(s)Mathematics Computer Science /

Computing and Information Systems / Applied and Computational Mathematics / Mathematical Science / Statistics and Operations Research / Green Energy Science

Biology Applied Biology / Green Energy ScienceChemistry Chemistry / Analytical and Testing Sciences /

Green Energy ScienceIntegrated Science, Combined Science

Applied Biology / Analytical and Testing Sciences / Green Energy Science

Physics Green Energy Science

Information and Communication Technology

Computer Science / Computing and Information Systems / Green Energy Science20

MAJOR APPLICATION TIMETABLE Declaration of Intended Major：March 2016

(Semester 2 of Year 1)

Application for Major : June 2016 (After release of Final Exam results)

Assignment of Major：July / August 2016 (Before Semester 1 of Year 2)

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MINOR PROGRAMMES To widen students’ academic exposure, students can make

use of the 15 units of free electives to pursue Minorprogramme(s).

Minor programmes offered by Faculty of Science: Biology Chemistry Analytical and Testing Sciences Computer Science Information Technology Applied Mathematics Statistics Green Energy Science

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EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES AND

OTHER LEARNING ENHANCING SCHEMES

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Science Elite Programme(SEP)

Exchange Opportunities

Overseas Summer Course Fellowship(OSCF)

Metropolitan Attachment Programme(MAP)

Scholarships

All you can find here…

Internship & Research

Opportunities

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

PLAGIARISM= ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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DON’T: Do not copy and paste others’ work as your own. DO: Provide correct reference or credit to others’ work.

POLICY ON PLAGIARISM If Academic Dishonesty is found in your coursework, an

“F” Grade will be given to the course.

For repeated cases, more stringent disciplinary action will be taken, including Academic Dismissal.

You may visit http://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/curr/avoid_plagiarism/for more information about ways to avoid plagiarism.

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ACADEMIC ADVISORS &

MENTORS

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ACADEMIC ADVISORSMAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To conduct briefing session to students of programme(s) during theorientation session of Science Faculty.

To provide guidance to Year 1 students who are interested to studyhis/her programme.

To provide information on relevant courses such as study scheduleand course selection.

To advise students on any academic issues.

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ACADEMIC ADVISORSOF MAJOR PROGRAMME/CONCENTRATION:

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Prof N K Mak(Applied Biology – Biotechnology Concentration)

Prof Jonathan Wong(Applied Biology - Environmental Science Concentration)

Prof W H Chan(Analytical and Testing Sciences

& Chemistry)

ACADEMIC ADVISORSOF MAJOR PROGRAMME/CONCENTRATION: (CONT’D)

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Prof Joseph Ng(Computer Science)

Dr Kelvin Wong(Computing and Information Systems)

ACADEMIC ADVISORSOF MAJOR PROGRAMME/CONCENTRATION: (CONT’D)

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Dr M H Ho(Mathematical Science &

Applied and Computational Mathematics)

Dr K I Liu and Dr Mark Lau(Statistics and Operations Research)

Dr K Y Wong(Green Energy Science)

Counseling and Advisement

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Prof Albert LeeFormer Director of Student Affairs

Email: alee@hkbu.edu.hk

MENTORSMAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To advise the student on matters relating to his/her academic

programme and monitor his/her overall progress in the programme.

To advise the student on personal, social and/or other problems whichmay arise. When necessary, refer problems to other channels such asthe Chaplain, Counsellor, Director of Student Affairs, Head of CareerSection and Head of Counselling and Development Section, etc.

To guide student in his/her job search and placement.

To keep in contact with the student after his/her graduation in orderto monitor his/her progress and receive evaluation and feedbackregarding the programme.

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MENTORSHIP SCHEME

An academic staff from one of the departments will serve as a mentor for each student.

You have to select your preferred host department of mentor at the following link on or before September 14, 2015:

http://www.sci.hkbu.edu.hk

For details, please refer to the “Operation Manual of Mentor Indication System”

34Step 2: Click “Mentor Indication System”

Step 1: Click “Student Portal”

STUDENT PORTAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES You may visit the “Student Portal” regularly for all

kinds of information you may need to know: https://cyone.sci.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/index.php

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Department Briefingon

Common First Year Courses

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Briefing by Departments on Common First Year Courses

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Department Common First Year Courses

Biology BIOL1005 Introduction to Biology

Chemistry CHEM1005 Introduction to Chemistry andCHEM1015 Foundation of Chemistry

Computer Science COMP1005 Essence of Computing

Mathematics MATH1005 Calculus and MATH1006 Advanced Calculus I

Physics PHYS1005 Introduction to Physics and Energy Science

Q & A

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Enjoy your Study at

Faculty of Science!

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PREFERRED MAJOR PROGRAMME(S), PLEASE GO TO DEPARTMENTAL BOOTHS AT FSC501:

PROGRAMME BRIEFINGSESSION 1: 15:50 – 16:20SESSION 2: 16:20 – 16:50SESSION 3: 16:50 – 17:20

BIOLOGY : LT2CHEMISTRY : LT3COMPUTER SCIENCE : LMC 514MATHEMATICS : LT1PHYSICS : LMC 512

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