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Atmospheric and Climate Science
Minor
Atmospheric and Climate Science
大氣與氣候科學
Offering Academic Unit
School of Energy and Environment
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

Aims of Minor
This minor aims to provide students with a basic understanding of atmospheric science and train their knowledge and ability to address the current challenges of climate change and air pollution.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to:

  1. Describe the physical processes governing weather and climate.
  2. Describe the physical and chemical processes governing air pollution.
  3. Explain how measurement and modeling techniques can be used to improve our understanding of the atmospheric system.
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in adaption strategies for climate change and air pollution.

Minor Requirements (15 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2023/24


1. Core Courses (6 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
SEE3201Atmospheric Science - An Introductory Survey3
SEE3203Air Pollution3

2. Electives (9 credit units)

Any 9 credit units from the following electives.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
GE1301Climate Change and Extreme Weather3
SEE3003Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies3
SEE4212Physics of Climate3
SEE4215Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing3
SEE4216Combustion and Air Pollution Control3
SEE4219Air Quality Modeling3
SEE4220Measurements of Air Pollutants3
SEE4999Special Project in Energy and Environment6