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Major Title |
Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
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Offered to students admitted to Year 1 in |
2024-2025
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Objectives:
The Intensive Major in Chemistry aims to provide students with a strong foundation on major areas of chemistry. The curriculum includes core courses covering topics in physical, inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive coverage in theoretical knowledge, laboratory skills, and research experience. A wide selection of elective courses is also available for student preparation to pursue learning in specializations such as chemical biology, computation chemistry, and materials. Graduates of the Intensive Chemistry Major programme will be proficient in the principles and experimental skills of chemistry. The programme will also equip students with transferable skills in both theoretical and experimental investigations in sciences. Graduates are expected to be well-prepared for further studies in chemistry and related disciplines and to pursue professional careers in scientific and technical fields.
This intensive major has been accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK.
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
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PLO 1 :
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demonstrate an understanding across a wide range of topics in chemistry, from basic areas such as analytical, inorganic, organic & physical chemistry, to advanced topics related to current research in chemistry
(by means of coursework, laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum)
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PLO 2 :
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demonstrate an in-depth understanding of fundamental physicochemical principles with the ability to apply that knowledge to the solution of theoretical & practical problems
(by means of coursework, laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum)
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PLO 3 :
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have developed an awareness & understanding of scientific and ethical issues where chemistry relates to other disciplines, and an appreciation of the impact of chemistry in the modern world
(by means of coursework, laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum)
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PLO 4 :
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have substantially developed advanced experimental skills including chemical synthesis, analysis & operation of modern instrumentation, and data analysis skills with the ability to interpret experimental information & infer appropriate conclusions
(by requiring of no less than 300 hours of laboratory classes in the curriculum)
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PLO 5 :
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demonstrate problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity & effective written & oral communication skills, and to co-operate with other people & participate as an effective team member
(by means of coursework, laboratory-based learning, group project & presentation opportunities in the curriculum)
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PLO 6 :
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gain experience in working in the real-life industrial or research environment, and enhance their initiative, interpersonal skills, time management skills & project organization skills
(by arrangement for chemistry research project of no less than 24 weeks, or student internship opportunities plus directed studies of no less than three weeks with chemistry-related companies or research laboratories)
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Impermissible Combination:
Major in Chemistry
Minor in Chemistry
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Required courses (144 credits)
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Notes:
1. These are core courses in the regular Chemistry Major (96 credits) curriculum.
2. Students must have level 3 or above in HKDSE Chemistry or equivalent to take this major. Students who do not fulfill this requirement are advised to take CHEM1041 Foundations of chemistry.
3. As this curriculum is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), students must follow the curriculum in full (i.e. no replacement courses are possible) in order to graduate with this accredited programme. For students who have credit transfer from exchange studies, for example) a student took CHEM3A and CHEM3B in a host university during his/her exchange studies and these two courses have been approved by the Faculty of Science to be considered equivalent as CHEM3241 and CHEM3341, they will be considered taking those HKU-version courses and in the example shown here, the student is deemed to have taken CHEM3241 and CHEM3341 to fulfil the accredited curriculum.
4. Candidates who have been admitted to Year 1 in 2020-21 (and thereafter) and have achieved any one of the following qualifications are exempted from taking SCNC1111. It is optional for them to take this course. Those who do not take this course should take a 6-credit disciplinary elective course of the science major in lieu.
- Level 4 or above in Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or 2 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Level 5 or above in Mathematics Higher Level in International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Grade B or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL)
- Mathematics qualification in Gao Kao will be considered on a case-by-case basis
5. Candidates who have been admitted to Year 1 in 2021-22 (and thereafter) and have achieved any one of the following qualifications are exempted from taking SCNC1112. It is optional for them to take this course. Those who do not take this course should take a 6-credit disciplinary elective course of the science major in lieu.
- Level 4 or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Level 5 or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Higher Level in International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Grade B or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL)
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics qualification in Gao Kao will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Remarks:
Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the
selected primary science major
in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements.
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