Major | Energy Science and Engineering
能源科學及工程學 | Degree / Award Title | Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
工學士(能源科學及工程學) | Offering Academic Unit | School of Energy and Environment | Mode of Study | Full-time |
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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. |
Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, technology and engineering appropriate to energy science and engineering degree discipline.
- Design and conduct experimental investigations to acquire relevant information, as well as to critically analyse and interpret data.
- 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.
- Work effectively as part of a focused or multi-disciplinary team.
- 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.
- Be conversant with professional, social, ethical, health and safety responsibilities of a competent engineer.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
- Address energy supply, demand and security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context.
- Stay abreast of contemporary issues.
- Recognise the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
- 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.
- Use the computer/IT tools relevant to the energy and energy-related environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.
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Requirements
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Normative
4-year
Degree
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Normative
4-year
Degree [“INSPIRE” Stream]
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Normative
4-year
Degree [“eSTAR” Stream]
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Advanced
Standing I1
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Advanced
Standing II2
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Gateway
Education requirement
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31
credit units
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31
credit units
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31
credit units
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22
credit units
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12
credit units
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School
requirement
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18
credit units
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18
credit units
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3
credit units
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Waived
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Waived
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Major
requirement
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76
credit units
(Core: 64
Elective: 12)
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83 credit units
(Core: 71
Elective: 12)
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76
credit units
(Core: 64
Elective: 12)
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73
credit units
(Core: 61
Elective: 12)
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57
credit units
(Core: 45
Elective: 12)
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Free
electives / Minor (if applicable)
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0
credit unit
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0
credit unit
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22
credit units or above
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0
credit unit
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0
credit unit
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Minimum
Graduation Requirement:
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125 credit units
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132 credit
units
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129 credit
units
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95
credit units
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69
credit units
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Maximum
Credit Units Permitted:
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144
credit units
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144
credit units
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144
credit units
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114
credit units
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84
credit units
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Note 1:
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For
students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent
qualifications.
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Note 2:
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For
Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year.
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This major programme is accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The HKIE professional qualifications are recognized by other engineering institutions throughout the world. As HKIE and Engineering Council are Washington Accord signatories, this ensures the Major will receive recognition by all other signatory countries. |
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