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8/21/2013
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Key Points in Academic Regulations, Curriculum Structure,
Major Selection Mechanism
Prof. Robert LiAssociate Dean (Academic Programmes, Teaching & Learning)
College of Science and Engineering
College of Science and Engineering
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4‐Year Curriculum Structure
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4‐Year Curriculum StructureComponent Normative 4‐year Degree
Gateway Education
University English and Discipline‐specific English
6 credit units
Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy
3 credit units
Distributional Area Requirements:1. Arts and Humanities2. Study of Societies, Social and
Business Organizations3. Science and Technology
21 credit units(min 3 CUs from each area)
Major + College Requirement ≥45 credit units≤72 credit units
Minor (optional) 15‐18 credit units
Free Electives To fulfill the credit requirement for graduation, if necessary
Minimum credit units for graduation 120 credit units, depending on the major
Maximum credit units for graduation 144 credit units
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English Chinese
(i) Students with an HKDSE score below 4 in English/ Chinese
EL0200 English for Academic Purposes (6 credit units*)
CHIN1001 University Chinese I (3 credit units*)(in addition to GE1501 Chinese Civilization –History & Philosophy, before graduation)
(ii) Students with an HKDSE score of 4 or above in English/Chinese, or those who have successfully completed the above courses
GE English No requirement
(iii) Students whose qualifications do not fall within (i) and (ii) above
• To sit for an English Placement Test organised by the English Language Centre (ELC) or provide an alternative English proficiency qualification (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS).
• A waiver from taking the EL0200 may be granted.
No requirement
English/ Chinese Language Requirement
*The credits earned from taking EL0200/ CHIN1001 will not be counted towards the minimum credit units required for graduation andwill not be included in the calculation of CGPA. However, they will be counted towards the maximum credit units permitted.
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Double Major – An Example
Category Home Major:
Applied Biology
2nd Major:
Accountancy
1. Major 55‐57 CUs 45 CUs
2. College requirement 15 CUs NA
3. GE courses 30 CUs NA
• Minimum CGPA of 2.70 required
• To declare no later than end of 3rd of study
• Any combination of two majors
• Some overlap in courses for the two majors allowed but need at least 30 CU of new
courses for the 2nd major
• Any extra credits exceeding the maximum no. of CUs permitted (144) will be charged
on a self‐financed basis5
Majors under Different Routes
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Applied Biology
Applied Chemistry
Applied Physics
Computing Maths
Environmental Science & Management
Surveying
Science Route
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Bioengineering
Building Services Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering and Management
Electronic and Communication Engineering
e‐Logistic and Technology Management
Engineering Route
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Information Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Nuclear and Risk Engineering
Total Quality Engineering
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Component Credit Units
Gateway Education (GE)
(a) (i) University English (GE1401) & Discipline Specific English ‐English for Science (GE2401)‐English for Engineering (GE2410)
Students with English entrance qualification below theUniversity's requirement are required to take the followingcourse before taking GE English:
(ii) English for Academic Purposes (EL0200)
(b) Gateway Education courses
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College Requirement
(a) Mathematics(b) Computing(c) Science
Choose two from the following three subject areas:‐ Physics‐ Chemistry‐ Biology
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Total: 30
Common First Year Curriculum
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Courses for Fulfilling College Requirement
College Requirement (15 credit units)
Subject area Course code Course Title Credit Units
Mathematics MA1200/ MA1300 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I/Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I 3
MA1201/ MA1301 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II 3
Computing CS1102/ CS1302 Introduction to Computer Studies/ Introduction to Computer Programming
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Choose two from the following three subject areas (6 credit units):
Physics AP1201 General Physics I 3
Chemistry BCH1100 Chemistry 3
Biology BCH1200 Discovery in Biology3
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Course Registration
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Pre‐registration of Courses:
English courses (GE1401 & GE2401/GE2410; EL0200 in Sems A & B)
Mathematics (MA1200/ MA1300 in Sem A; MA1201/ MA1301 in Sem B)
Computing (CS1102 in either Sem A or B; placement test will be held on 26 August 2013 for students wishing to enrol in CS1302)
For GE courses and Science courses, students would need to do registration on AIMS.
Group 1
Semester A Semester B
Mathematics Mathematics
English English
Computing AP1201 Physics
BCH1100 ChemistryBCH1200 Discovery in Biology
Course Registration
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Group 2
Semester A Semester B
Mathematics Mathematics
English English
AP1201 Physics Computing
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology
BCH1100 Chemistry
Students with no or weak background in Physics are advised to take AP1200 Foundation Physics (0 CU) in Semester A
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Web Registration Schedule
Period 121 August (2:00pm – 11:30pm)
Add/drop of courses except ChineseCivilization & GE courses
Period 223 August (3:00pm – 6:00pm)
Add/drop of Chinese Civilization & GE (Choose GE courses during this period)
Period 324 August (9:00 am) –9 September (11:30 pm)
Add/drop of courses including GE
< Add/Drop Period will end on 9 September >13
Grading of CoursesLetter Grade Grade Point Grade Definition
A+ A A-
4.34.0 3.7
Excellent
B+ B B-
3.33.0 2.7
Good
C+ C C-
2.32.0 1.7
Adequate
D 1.0 MarginalF 0.0 Failure
P Pass
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Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA)
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Grade Point Averages
CGPA GiUi
all
Gi
all
SGPA GiUi
all in Sem
Gi
all in Sem
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Students’ Academic Progress and Academic Standing
Standing Definitions
Good Standing Students are making satisfactory academic progress.
Academic Warning
Students’ most recent academic performance has been unsatisfactory, or their overall academic average is below minimum requirements. Students on warning should seek advice from their academic advisor.
Probation Students’ most recent academic performance has been extremely unsatisfactory, …… The academic advisor may require students on Probation to take a reduced credit unit load in the following semester.
Academic Suspension
Students who cannot benefit from course registration in the next semester may be suspended for an approved period of not less than one semester. ……
Operational Standing
Review A temporary status indicating that a student’s performance may require a change of academic standing and has been referred to the student’s home academic unit.
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Students’ Academic Progress and Academic Standing
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Students’ Academic Progress and Academic Standing
When SGPA or CGPA is below 1.70,students may be given an academicwarning, put on probation or evensuspension.
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Selection of Major
End of Sem B
Common First Year
Top 20% studentsbased on
i) CGPA at Sem Bii) no failed course iii) Completion of at
least 30 CUs in Sem A & B (including the 15‐credit College Requirement)
Free choice of majors offered by the College through their respective admission routes
Remaining 80% students
Will be allocated to a major of their choice, subject to availability of places and selection criteria set by individual majors
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Department Number of student quota(indicative number)
AP 78
BCH 89
CA 105
CS 95
EE 205
MA 35
MBE 134
SEEM 76
Allocation of New Students to Departments
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Academic Honesty
• Students are expected to present their own work, give properacknowledgement of other’s work, and honestly report findingsobtained.
• All students should complete an online tutorial on academichonesty and make a declaration on their understanding ofacademic honesty.
• Plagiarism is a serious offence• Students who commit an act of academic dishonesty may be
charged with a Major Offence and be liable to disciplinary action.• Please refer to “Rules on Academic Honesty”
(www6.cityu.edu.hk/ah/) under the section on “Regulations &Guidelines” of the website of ARRO for details.
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The Four ‘I’s
Professional Education
Internationalization
Interdisciplinary
Innovation
Interpersonal Skills
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Exchange Programmes
Industrial Placement: Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS)
Co‐operative Education Scheme (CES)
Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS)
Campus Work Scheme
PALSI (Peer‐assisted Learning Scheme using Supplemental Instructions)
Mentoring Scheme
Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)
Out‐of‐Classroom Learning Experiences
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Q & A
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