College of Science and Engineering (Engineering)

科學及工程學院 (工程學)


Year of Entry 2013
Mode of Funding Government funded
Admission Code 1021
College of Science and Engineering (Engineering)
Mode of Study Full time
Indicative Intake Target
622
(JUPAS and non-JUPAS)
Tuition Fee Click here for more information
Direct/Non-JUPAS Application Deadline
28 Feb 2013 (Local & Non-local)
Assistant Dean
Prof C H Shek
+852 3442 4133
General Enquiries
College of Science and Engineering
+852 3442 4133 (Phone)
+852 3442 0293 (Fax)
Remarks: For JUPAS applicants, the JUPAS online programme information will have the prefix "JS" added to the programme code (e.g. 1001 on our programme list = JS1001 on the JUPAS web).

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College of Science and Engineering

Established in 1990, the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) has become renowned for setting a strong pace for excellence in research and teaching while maintaining close and mutually beneficial links with various sectors throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The College not only strives to provide excellent higher education opportunities, but also aspires to nurture and develop individual talent using an applicable knowledge base that is always abreast and fully supportive of on-going social changes and economic advances.

 

The College benefits from an exceptional combination of science and engineering facilities that enable the faculty to use their innovative skills in teaching, learning and research. Through the synergy of the various science and engineering units, the CSE achieves and maintains an interdisciplinary world that facilitates a high-quality learning environment.

 

On the teaching front, the College strives to instil in its students the four Is: an International outlook, an Interdisciplinary background, an Innovative approach and Interpersonal skills. Our endeavours to realise these four I’s are exemplified in the following:

  • Ubiquitous and active collaboration among the nine science and engineering academic units;
  • Meaningful research opportunities for undergraduate students;
  • Well-established placement schemes carefully aligned with students’ major studies; and
  • Worldwide academic partnerships and student exchange programmes.

Students will be admitted to the College of Science and Engineering via the Engineering or Science routes.


Admission Arrangements

JUPAS Applicants

HKDSE students will apply for admission to the College of Science and Engineering via the Engineering or Science route and select their major after their first year in our College. Students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE) and core-curricular courses designed by the College. At the end of the first year, the top 20% of students [based on (i) completion of at least 30 credit units in Semesters A and B; (ii) no failed grades in any courses in Semesters A and B; and (iii) cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of Semester B] will have free choice of the majors offered under the College of Science and Engineering (Engineering). The other 80% of students will be allocated to a major of their choice, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual academic units.

 

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

The direct/ non-JUPAS route is for those applicants who do not have Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results, or for those who have those results but also possess other qualifications. Depending on the variety of qualifications the applicant possesses, the entrance requirements and admission arrangements may vary. Please click here for more information.

 

 


Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the minimum entrance requirements. For details about the entrance requirements, please click the following links:

  • HKDSE applicants
  • Direct/non-JUPAS applicants holding other qualifications. As a guide for applications, direct/non-JUPAS applicants are expected to have science or engineering backgrounds.

 


First-Year Curriculum

Subject Area

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Units

Gateway Education (15 credit units)

Gateway Education (GE)

GE1401 & GE2410

(a) University English & Discipline Specific English

  • English for Engineering

6

EL0200

OR English for Academic Purposes
(depending on students' language background)

-

(b) Gateway Education courses

9

College Requirement (15 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

3

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 Biology

3

Total:

30

 

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Curriculum structures for different forms of entry can be found here.




Computer Science

Award Title
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
電腦科學榮譽理學士
Our Target
We provide students with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of the computer science discipline. This prepares them for successful careers as system architects and technology officers in the continually developing information technology environment. Our flexible curriculum enables students to develop a strong foundation in the overall discipline and specialisation in a particular area. Through a wide range of electives, our students can keep pace with trends in technology.
Start Your Career Here

Upon graduation, you will have excellent career prospects in the field of information technology. We make sure you are equipped for jobs involving state-of-the-art technology and the construction of large software systems. You can look forward to professional advancement in areas of technical expertise or corporate technology management. You will also be well prepared to pursue a research and development career.

What You Will Be Studying
The main subject areas are:
  • Computer Systems: covers basic hardware principles and computer organisation, operating systems, data communications and networks.
  • Algorithm Design and Analysis and Mathematics: develops your problem-solving and analytical skills through the study of discrete mathematics, object-oriented programming and algorithm design techniques.
  • Software Engineering: covers the entire software development life cycle, with emphasis on software design and synthesis, database design and management and an understanding of social, ethical and professional issues.
  • Seminar Series: keeps you abreast of the latest developments in technology and market trends and introduces you to the research culture. Outside scholars, IT professionals, and hardware/software vendors are invited as guest speakers or lecturers.
  • Electives: cover a wide spectrum including information security, e-commerce, pervasive computing, Internet computing, computer graphics, multimedia technologies, data mining and compilers.
Study streams are provided to allow in-depth study in a selected area. This will enhance your competitiveness as you develop your careers in business sectors or academia. The four study steams are:
  • Systems and Networks Stream: focuses on system architectures and distributed computing.
  • Software Engineering and Project Management Stream: focuses on software design and quality along withproject management.
  • Multimedia Computing Stream: focuses on technologies in computer graphics, human-computer interface and multimedia systems.
  • Information Security Stream: focuses on Internet security, security management and current issues.
Industrial Training and International Exchange

After completing two years of full-time study, you will take the year-long IT Professional Placement (ITPP) course in the third year of study. ITPP enables you to integrate and apply what you have learned in a real-world-like environment. The training provided includes working in project development teams and communicating with various personnel types in a business organisation setting. Alternatively, subject to job availability and a longer period of study, you may choose to work in ITPP-sponsored organisations including international computer vendors such as IBM, banks such as HSBC and JP Morgan Chase, the Hong Kong SAR Government and related organisations such as the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the Hospital Authority, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Housing Authority and other enterprises including the Hongkong Electric Co, the MTR Corporation and Thomson Reuters HK.

Furthermore, for students to broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer over 110 credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and others in the Asia-Pacific region.

For details, please visit the University's website.

Professional Accreditation

This programme is the first computer science programme in Hong Kong accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).

Did You Know?
This is one of the most popular computer science programmes in Hong Kong. We have student exchange partnerships with well-known universities including McGill and Waterloo (Canada), Purdue and Illinois at Urbana Champaign (US) and Kent (UK).

本課程以廣泛而實用的科目,配合設備齊全的實驗室和實習機會,為學生提供理論與應用並重的基礎訓練。畢業生將成為電腦科技專才,得以在這日新月異、瞬息萬變的社會中競爭和成長。
Programme/Major Leader
Dr Edward CHAN
BSc, MSc (Stanford), PhD (Sunderland), MIEEE
General Enquiries
+852 3442 8580 (Phone)
+852 3442 0503 (Fax)
875 @ 50.16.17.90