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Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering

Award Title (in English) :
(in Chinese):
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
工學士(能源科學及工程學)
Minimum credit units required for graduation: 121 (for Normative 4-year degree)
Maximum credit units permitted: 144 (for Normative 4-year degree)
Accreditation: Accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in the Energy and Environmental Disciplines
Major Leader:  Professor Yun Hau NG

 

 

Aims of Major

This major aims to create a new generation of intellects/graduates capable of discovering and providing innovative solutions to the intricate issues of energy crisis, renewable energy, global warming, climate change and pollution. Such holistic education breaking down the barriers associated with traditional schools of knowledge is required to address our future energy security and its associated environmental issues, both locally and globally.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major

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

  1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, technology and engineering appropriate to energy science and engineering degree discipline.
  2. design and conduct experimental investigations to acquire relevant information, as well as to critically analyse and interpret data.
  3. design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
  4. work effectively as part of a focused or multi-disciplinary team.
  5. identify, formulate and solve energy and energy-related environmental problems by pursuing development of innovative technologies that can generate clean and sustainable energy to address energy scarcity and combat pollution and climate change.
  6. be conversant with professional, social, ethical, health and safety responsibilities of a competent engineer.
  7. communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
  8. address energy supply, demand and security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context.
  9. stay abreast of contemporary issues.
  10. recognise the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
  11. use mathematical or experimental tools and techniques relevant to the energy and energy-related environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.
  12. use the computer/IT tools relevant to the energy and energy-related environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.

Curriculum (2023 Cohort)

(i) Students with Normative 4-year Degree
Gateway Education Requirement (30 credit units, including 9 credit units for School-specified courses)
School-specified courses for fulfilling the Gateway Education requirement

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CA1167 Engineering Communication B1 3
SEE1003 Introduction to Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering B1 3
SEE3002 Energy and Environmental Economics B3 3

 
School Requirement (18 credit units):

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CHEM1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3
CHEM1300 Principles of General Chemistry B1 3
Select either MA1200 or MA1300
MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I B1 3
MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I B1 3
Select either MA1201 or MA1301
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II B1 3
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II B1 3
PHY1201 General Physics I B1 3
SEE1002 Introduction to Computing for Energy and Environment B1 3
SEE2000 Professional Development I B2 0
SEE4000 Professional Development II B4 0

 
Major Requirement (73 credit units):

1) Basic Core Courses (19 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
MA2181 Mathematical Methods for Engineering B2 3
SEE2001 Electromagnetic Principles for Energy Engineers B2 3
SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers B2 4
SEE2003 Introduction to Energy and Environmental Data Analysis B2 3
SEE2101 Engineering Thermofluids I B2 3
SEE2201 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering B2 3


2) Major Core Courses (42 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
ADSE4024 Project Management B4 3
SEE3001 Energy and Environmental Policy B3 3
SEE3003 Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies B3 3
SEE3101 Engineering Thermofluids II B3 4
SEE3102 Power Plant Engineering B3 3
SEE3103 Energy Efficiency for Buildings B3 3
SEE3104 Sustainable and Renewable Energy B3 3
SEE4001 Engineers in Society B4 1
SEE4003 Energy and Environmental Engineering Laboratory B4 3
SEE4004 Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development B4 4
SEE4112 Sustainable Engineering Systems: Modelling and Analysis B4 3
SEE4217 Waste and Wastewater Treatment Engineering B4 3
SEE4997 Final Year Project B4 6

 

3) Electives (12 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
Select at least three from Courses SDSC3002, SEE4113, SEE4114, SEE4115, SEE4116, SEE4117, SEE4118, SEE4119, SEE4120, SEE4121 and SEE4122
SDSC3002 Data Mining B3 3
SEE4113 Nanotechnology in Energy Conversion and Storage: Concepts and Creative Science B4 3
SEE4114 Bioenergy Engineering: Principles and Applications B4 3
SEE4115 Energy Catalysis and Reaction Engineering B4 3
SEE4116 Energy and Carbon Auditing B4 3
SEE4117 Solar Energy Engineering B4 3
SEE4118 Wind and Marine Energy B4 3
SEE4119 Electrical Energy Conversion B4 3
SEE4120 Materials Engineering for Energy Applications B4 3
SEE4121 Gas Engineering B4 3
SEE4122 Chemical Separations for Energy and Environmental Applications B4 3
Select at least one from Courses SEE3201, SEE3204, SEE3205, SEE3206, SEE4202, SEE4205, SEE4216, SEE4218 and SEE4220
SEE3201 Atmospheric Science – An Introductory Survey B3 3
SEE3204 * Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3205 Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3206 Environmental Social Governance B3 3
SEE4202 Atmospheric Chemistry B4 3
SEE4205 Design of Smart Cities and Sustainable Building B4 3
SEE4216 Combustion and Air Pollution Control B4 3
SEE4218 Water and Water Resource Engineering B4 3
SEE4220 Measurements of Air Pollutants B4 3

* SEE3204 is a summer course (not offered until further notice)
 

4) Optional Electives (15 credit units)
Students may choose to enrol in all of the following course(s) if they are interested in being a member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in the Building Services (BSS) discipline. Given the quota restriction, students are required to obtain approval by the School before studying the courses.

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CA3712 Electrical Services B3 3
CA3722 HVAC Engineering B3 3
CA3732 Fire Engineering and Piped Services B3 3
CA4718 Power Electronics and Smart Lighting Controls B4 3
CA4737 Fire Science and Modelling B4 3

 

(ii)Students with Advanced Standing I  
Gateway Education Requirement (21 credit units, including 6 credit units for School-specified courses)
School-specified courses for fulfilling the Gateway Education requirement

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CA1167 Engineering Communication B1 3
SEE3002 Energy and Environmental Economics B3 3

 
School Requirement (0 credit unit)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
SEE2000 Professional Development I B2 0
SEE4000 Professional Development II B4 0

 
Major Requirement (70 credit units):

1) Basic Core Courses (16 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
MA2181 Mathematical Methods for Engineering B2 3
SEE2001 Electromagnetic Principles for Energy Engineers B2 3
SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers B2 4
SEE2101 Engineering Thermofluids I B2 3
SEE2201 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering B2 3


2) Major Core Courses (42 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
ADSE4024 Project Management B4 3
SEE3001 Energy and Environmental Policy B3 3
SEE3003 Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies B3 3
SEE3101 Engineering Thermofluids II B3 4
SEE3102 Power Plant Engineering B3 3
SEE3103 Energy Efficiency for Buildings B3 3
SEE3104 Sustainable and Renewable Energy B3 3
SEE4001 Engineers in Society B4 1
SEE4003 Energy and Environmental Engineering Laboratory B4 3
SEE4004 Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development B4 4
SEE4112 Sustainable Engineering Systems: Modelling and Analysis B4 3
SEE4217 Waste and Wastewater Treatment Engineering B4 3
SEE4997 Final Year Project B4 6

 

3) Electives (12 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
Select at least three from Courses SDSC3002, SEE4113, SEE4114, SEE4115, SEE4116, SEE4117, SEE4118, SEE4119, SEE4120, SEE4121 and SEE4122
SDSC3002 Data Mining B3 3
SEE4113 Nanotechnology in Energy Conversion and Storage: Concepts and Creative Science B4 3
SEE4114 Bioenergy Engineering: Principles and Applications B4 3
SEE4115 Energy Catalysis and Reaction Engineering B4 3
SEE4116 Energy and Carbon Auditing B4 3
SEE4117 Solar Energy Engineering B4 3
SEE4118 Wind and Marine Energy B4 3
SEE4119 Electrical Energy Conversion B4 3
SEE4120 Materials Engineering for Energy Applications B4 3
SEE4121 Gas Engineering B4 3
SEE4122 Chemical Separations for Energy and Environmental Applications B4 3
Select at least one from Courses SEE3201, SEE3204, SEE3205, SEE3206, SEE4202, SEE4205, SEE4216, SEE4218 and SEE4220
SEE3201 Atmospheric Science – An Introductory Survey B3 3
SEE3204 * Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3205 Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3206 Environmental Social Governance B3 3
SEE4202 Atmospheric Chemistry B4 3
SEE4205 Design of Smart Cities and Sustainable Building B4 3
SEE4216 Combustion and Air Pollution Control B4 3
SEE4218 Water and Water Resource Engineering B4 3
SEE4220 Measurements of Air Pollutants B4 3

* SEE3204 is a summer course (not offered until further notice)

4) Optional Electives (15 credit units)
Students may choose to enrol in all of the following course(s) if they are interested in being a member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in the Building Services (BSS) discipline. Given the quota restriction, students are required to obtain approval by the School before studying the courses.

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CA3712 Electrical Services B3 3
CA3722 HVAC Engineering B3 3
CA3732 Fire Engineering and Piped Services B3 3
CA4718 Power Electronics and Smart Lighting Controls B4 3
CA4737 Fire Science and Modelling B4 3

 

For Curricula of 2012 to 2022 Cohorts, please refer to the following files:
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