Minor Degree Programmes
The Minor Programmes offered by the Department of Chemistry is targeted for non-chemistry students especially in business, engineering, humanities, law and science.
Options for you to choose:
Minor in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Minor in Chemical Sciences
Aims
This minor aims to increase students’ understanding of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry at the post-secondary level, hence preparing them for further studies.
Minor Intended Learning Outcomes (MILOs)
Upon successful completion of this minor, students should be able to comprehend:
- the basic concepts of analytical and environmental chemistry;
- the chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring in the environment;
- the common analytical instruments and methods for chemical, biological, industrial and environmental samples;
- the effects of natural and synthetic compounds such as additives and pesticides on the environment.
Programme Structure
Core Courses (9 credit units)
| Course Code | Course Title | Level | Credit Units | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1300 | Principles of General Chemistry | B1 | 3 | |
| CHEM2004A | Principles of Analytical Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2005A | Principles of Environmental Chemistry | B2 | 3 |
|
Electives (6 credit units)
Any 2 courses from the following electives.
| Course Code | Course Title | Level | Credit Units | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2006A | Principles of Inorganic Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2007A | Principles of Organic Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2008A | Principles of Physical Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM3027A | Analytical Chemistry | B3 | 3 | |
| CHEM3038A | Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment | B3 | 3 | |
| CHEM4035A | Environmental Measurements | B4 | 3 |
Requirement
- At least 15 credit units must be taken from the courses shown in the above table. These include 9 credit units of the required courses and at least 6 credit units of electives. Students who enter the programme with a satisfactory result in Chemistry in HKALE or equivalent may apply to take a selected elective as a substitute for CHEM1300 Principles of General Chemistry.
- An average GPA of 1.7 or above in these courses is required for the award.
- No student is allowed to take 2 minors from the Department of Chemistry simultaneously.
- Students whose major is in the BScAC/BScCHEM programme of the Department of Chemistry are ineligible.
- A student who intends to take the minor should seek approval from his/her parent department and the Department of Chemistry.
Programme Curriculum
- Minor in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry (Effective from Cohort 2021)
Application
Students are required to submit their declaration of minor request through AIMS under Course Registration. Information of the key dates, process and steps for the Declaration of Minors is available in the website of the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO): http://www.jvrhmfr.xyz/arro/content.asp?cid=476
Aims
This minor aims to increase students’ understanding of Chemical Sciences at the post-secondary level, hence preparing them for further studies.
Minor Intended Learning Outcomes (MILOs)
Upon successful completion of this minor, students should be able to comprehend:
- the roles of chemical sciences in everyday life;
- the basic concepts of analytical, environmental, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry;
- the common analytical methods;
- the chemical reactivity of organic and inorganic materials;
- the structure-properties relationship of compounds.
Programme Structure
Core Courses (3 credit units)
| Course Code | Course Title | Level | Credit Units | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1300 | Principles of General Chemistry | B1 | 3 |
Electives (12 credit units)
Any 4 courses from the following electives.
| Course Code | Course Title | Level | Credit Units | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2004A | Principles of Analytical Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2005A | Principles of Environmental Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2006A | Principles of Inorganic Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2007A | Principles of Organic Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM2008A | Principles of Physical Chemistry | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM3014A | Inorganic Chemistry | B3 | 3 | |
| CHEM3015A | Organic Chemistry | B3 | 3 | |
| CHEM3016A | Physical Chemistry | B3 | 3 | |
| CHEM3027A | Analytical Chemistry | B3 | 3 |
Requirement
- At least 15 credit units must be taken from the courses shown in the above table. These include 3 credit units of the required courses and at least 12 credit units of electives. Students who enter the programme with a satisfactory result in Chemistry in HKALE or equivalent may apply to take a selected elective as a substitute for CHEM1300 Principles of General Chemistry.
- An average GPA of 1.7 or above in these courses is required for the award.
- No student is allowed to take 2 minors from the Department of Chemistry simultaneously.
- Students whose major is in the BScAC/BScCHEM programme of the Department of Chemistry are ineligible.
- A student who intends to take the minor should seek approval from his/her parent department and the Department of Chemistry.
Programme Curriculum
- Minor in Chemical Sciences (Effective from Cohort 2021)
Application
Students are required to submit their declaration of minor request through AIMS under Course Registration. Information of the key dates, process and steps for the Declaration of Minors is available in the website of the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO): http://www.jvrhmfr.xyz/arro/content.asp?cid=476