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Chemistry Major Requirements (96 credits)

1. 2019-2020

2. 2018-2019

3. 2017-2018

4. 2016-2017

5. 2015-2016

6. 2014-2015

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The Chemistry Intensive Major Curriculum (144 credits) has been accredited by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This curriculum is also called the RSC Accredited Chemistry Programme.

Chemistry Intensive Major Requirements (144 credits)

1. 2019-2020

2. 2018-2019

3. 2017-2018

4. 2016-2017

5. 2015-2016

HKU "RSC Accredited Chemistry Programme (144 credits)" - applicable to 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 cohorts

Checklist for Chemistry-Major Students in 2015/16 and 2016/17 Cohort Following the RSC Accredited Chemistry. Programme / Intensive Chemistry-Major Curriculum (message posted on Aug 2019)

To Year 2 Chemistry Students - Advice on Course Planning for Taking the RSC Accredited Chemistry Programme / Intensive Chemistry-Major Curriculum (message posted on 2 Aug 2019)

Requirements for Minor in Chemistry

2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015

CAPSTONE COURSES FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS (2019-2020) Eligibility: 24 credits of advanced level disciplinary core/elective chemistry courses in the Chemistry Major; no exemptions allowed

COURSE	CHEM3999 Directed Studies	CHEM4910 Chemistry Literacy	CHEM4911 HKUtopia	CHEM4966 Internship	CHEM4999 FYP Chem Project
Time	Sem 1 or 2	Sem 2	Summer	Sem 1, 2, or summer	Yearlong
Course objectives	Offers an early research experience	Offers opportunity to research, read and learn about one chemistry topic to gain expert knowledge on it	Offers a student-centered learning experience that requires working as a group on a project	Offers a professional, chemistry-related working experience as an employee of a company, or intern in a research group	Offers an intensive and comprehensive research experience
Course work & outcomes	A one-semester version of the FYP Chem project course Requires literature and lab work Assessed for research ability and quality of research work	May/may not involve related lab work Assessed for literature research ability, knowledge and depth of understanding of topic	Completion of a project under the theme “Chemistry for Better Living” Graded on project quality, participation and collaboration	Experience how chemistry learned is integrated into real-life work Allow students to better understand their strengths and weaknesses to prepare for future careers	Requires literature and lab work Recommended preparation for graduate studies Assessed for quantity and quality of research work
Intake guidelines	Good GPA in major courses Strong interest in research Acceptance by a Supervisor	All GPA Interest in proposed topic Acceptance by a Supervisor	All GPA Interest in working as a group	All GPA interviews Acceptance by Supervisor	Good GPA in major courses Strong research interest Intensive work expected Acceptance by a Supervisor
Assessed items:	Written research report Oral presentation	Literature review article Oral presentation	Written report Presentation Peer evaluation Participation	≥ 160 h FT or PT work, evaluated by employer Short Report Short presentation Pass/Fail	Written thesis graded by 3 professors 30 min oral presentation graded by a panel
Teaching provided	Research arranged with proposed Supervisor Regular meetings with supervisor expected	2 h lecture on literature searching at start of Sem 2 Other aspects arranged with Supervisor	Consultation and planning with coordinator in June Other aspects arranged with proposed Supervisor	Training arranged by employer Regular meetings with employer expected	Research arranged with proposed Supervisor Regular meetings with supervisor expected
Application details	Add/drop deadline of Sem 1, having already identified a supervisor	Add drop deadline of Sem 2, having already identified a supervisor	May 29, 2020 Applying as a pre-formed group is encouraged	Nov for Sem 1 internship Apri for Sem 2 internship July for summer internship	Add drop deadline of Sem 1, having already identified a supervisor
Additional info			http://www.chemistry.hku.hk/hkutopia/	Enrollment form on Course moodle page Work can be internal (department research group) or external (company or research group) Nature of Internship work must involve application of chemistry knowledge and skills—this should be clearly indicated on enrolment form
Coordinator:	Prof. David L Phillips	Prof. Xiang David Li	Dr. Angela Tong	Prof. Ho Yu Au-yeung	Prof. Jinyao Tang

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Course Descriptions (2019-20)

(Please note that some courses may not be on offer in 2019-20.)

Course list

CHEM1041	CHEM1042	CHEM1043	CHEM1044	CHEM2241
CHEM2341	CHEM2441	CHEM2442	CHEM2541	CHEM3141
CHEM3142	CHEM3143	CHEM3241	CHEM3242	CHEM3243
CHEM3244	CHEM3341	CHEM3342	CHEM3441	CHEM3442
CHEM3443	CHEM3445	CHEM3541	CHEM3542	CHEM3999
CHEM4142	CHEM4144	CHEM4145	CHEM4147	CHEM4148
CHEM4241	CHEM4242	CHEM4341	CHEM4342	CHEM4441
CHEM4443	CHEM4444	CHEM4543	CHEM4544	CHEM4910
CHEM4911	CHEM4966	CHEM4999

2019 - 2020 Timetable (Semester 1)

2019 - 2020 Timetable (Semester 2)

Course Selection Advisers (2019-2020)

Dr. Ho Yu AU-YEUNG	Office: Rm 503, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Tel: 2219 4697 Email: hoyuay@hku.hk
Dr. Angela Pui-Ling TONG	Office: Rm 602, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Tel: 3917 7918 Email: apltong@hku.hk
Dr. Edmund Chun Ming TSE	Office: Rm 403, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Tel: 2859 8943 Email: ecmtse@hku.hk
Dr. Angela Mai-Yan YUEN	Office: Rm 407, Hui Oi Chow Science Building Tel: 3917 6077 Email: maiyan@hku.hk

Chemistry Student Peer Advisers (2019-2020)

Curr/ Year	Name	Email
BSc II	Miss CHEUNG So Yee	u3557030@hku.hk
	Miss HALIM Stephanie	u3555030@hku.hk
	Miss Luk Wing Laam, Carol	u3556629@connect.hku.hk
	Mr. SINGH Karanjit	karsoha@hku.hk
	Mr. SIU Tsz Ho	u3556441@hku.hk
BSc III	Mr. CHOW Sung In	stc11031@hku.hk
	Mr. LI Kam Yun	kl1217@hku.hk
	Miss PAYONG Jae Elise Landayan	payongje@hku.hk
	Mr. WONG Kin Long	twck83@hku.hk
BSc IV	Mr. Chan Chi Ho, Jay	jaychan@connect.hku.hk
	Miss LI Jiahui	u3533249@hku.hk
	Mr. WONG Chin Leong	u3537732@hku.hk
BEd&BSc IV	Mr. CHAN Ki Yan	cky1019@hku.hk

Aug 2019

* In addition to the Student Peer Advisers listed in the website of the Faculty of Science, the Department has recruited additional student peer advisers to strengthen support to chemistry students.

Office Hours for Student Consultation (2019-2020, Semester 1)

*Academic Staff*	*Day & Time*	*Office Location*
Dr. Ho Yu AU-YEUNG Assistant Professor	Tuesday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm	CYC 503
Professor Kwong Yu CHAN Professor	Please make appointment in advance via email	CYC 501
Dr. Wing Tat CHAN Senior Lecturer	Monday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm	CYC 305
Professor Chi Ming CHE Chair Professor & Head of Department	Please make appointment in advance via email to ccmleea@hku.hk	G01C, Head's Office
Professor Guanhua CHEN Professor	Please make appointment in advance via email	CYC 601
Professor Pauline CHIU Professor	Monday 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm	CYC 604
Dr. Ivan Keung CHU Associate Professor	Please make appointment in advance via email	CYC 502
Dr. Xiang David LI Associate Professor	Friday 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm	KN8N-12
Professor Xuechen LI Professor	Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	CYC 603
Dr. Xiaoyu LI Associate Professor	Friday 2:40 pm – 5:30 pm	KN8N-22
Professor David Lee PHILLIPS Chair Professor	Please make appointment in advance via email	CYC 401
Professor Hongzhe SUN Chair Professor	Please make appointment in advance via email	CYC 304
Dr. Jinyao TANG Associate Professor	Tuesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm	KN8N-20
Dr. Angela Pui-Ling TONG Lecturer	Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 nn (Please make appointment in advance via email)	CYC 602
Dr. Patrick Henry TOY Associate Professor	Monday 9:00 am – 11:00 am	CYC 404
Dr. Edmund Chun Ming TSE Assistant Professor	Friday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm	CYC 403
Dr. Yufeng WANG Assistant Professor	Monday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm	HOC 408
Professor Vivian Wing-Wah YAM Chair Professor	Monday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm	CYC 504
Professor Dan YANG Chair Professor	Tuesday 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm	CYC 605
Dr. Jun YANG Assistant Professor	Thursday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm	HOC 409
Dr. Angela Mai-Yan YUEN Lecturer	Monday 4:40 pm – 5:30 pm Thursday 4:40 pm – 5:30 pm	HOC 407

Academic staff members will try their best to be available in their office for student consultation at the above specified periods of time. However, students are most welcome to contact them by email by making an appointment in advance. Email addresses of academic staff can be found in the Department’s website.

The University of Hong Kong as part of its emphasis on internationalization in education to nurture globally-minded thinkers and leaders, aims to provide opportunity for students to gain exceptional learning experiences outside Hong Kong. In the Department of Chemistry we encourage students to apply for various funding, exchange and experiential learning opportunites offered by the University. In addition the Department has arranged for some chemistry-specific experiences. Explore what programs have been arranged in the past and the upcoming opportunities.

A number of Scholarships/Prizes for outstanding students in chemistry are offered: