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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 3 2. PROGRAMME GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 5
Division of Applied Science and Technology 5 Programme Aims 5 Programme Intended Learning Outcomes 6 Further Studies and Career Opportunities 6 Admission Requirements 7 Programme Management Team 8
4. COURSES OUTLINES.................................................................................... 13
Programme-generic Courses 13 Discipline-specific Courses 14 Language Courses 15 General Education Courses 16
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1. Introduction
This handbook provides you with important information you need for your specific programme. You should read it carefully and keep the handbook for reference throughout your time at CCCU. The Associate Degree programme you have chosen is one of the many high quality programmes being offered by the Community College of City University. There are four academic units in the College. These are the Division of Business, the Division of Applied Science and Technology, the Division of Languages and Communication, and the Division of Social Sciences. Together they offer a wide range of Associate Degree programmes. The following Associate Degree programmes will be offered in the 2012/13 academic year:
Offering Unit Division of Business Programme Associate of Business Administration (Accountancy) (China Business Management) (Financial Services) (International Business Management) (General Management) (Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (Human Resources Management) (Marketing) Division of Applied Science and Technology Associate of Engineering Associate of Science in Applied Business Statistics Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics Creative and Interactive Media Production Environmental Studies Information Systems Development Network and Systems Administration
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Associate of Arts in Applied Chinese Studies Applied Japanese Studies Bilingual Communication Studies Digital Visual Design English for Professional Communication Communication and Public Relations Translation and Interpretation
Associate of Social Science Associate of Social Science in Applied Psychology Applied Social Studies Event Management Leisure and Tourism Management Public Administration and Management Public Relations and Advertising Social Work ^
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The programmes being offered in the Division have stood the test of time, and could be distinguished in a number of aspects from others. These include a strong professional core, a commitment to the development of application skills with a variety of choices, and a willingness to accommodate the needs of students with diversified backgrounds in science, arts and commerce. In response to community needs, the Division currently offers a number of self-financing associate-degree (AD) level programmes in the areas of information technology, aviation logistics, environmental studies, statistics, engineering and creative media. They are Associate of Science in Information Systems Development (AScISD), Associate of Science in Network and Systems Administration (AScNSA), Associate of Science in Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics (AScAOAL), Associate of Science in Environmental Studies (AScES), Associate of Science in Applied Business Statistics (AScABS), Associate of Engineering (AENG), and Associate of Science in Creative and Interactive Media Production (AScCIMP).
Programme Aims
The Associate of Science in Environmental Studies Programme aims to provide an entrylevel programme for the preparation of para-professionals in the environmental studies; and develop transferable skills which build confidence in a range of areas including monitoring, analysis, evaluation, assessment, communication skills and solving problems in relation to the environment.
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Graduates from this programme might find employment in the technical support area in Environmental Protection Department Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Fisheries and Conservation Department
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marketing executives in occupational health and environmental safety products environmental assistant/planner in property development companies, construction firms, or architectural firms technician in environmental consultancies, regulatory organizations research assistant in related discipline Graduates can continue their studies in a relevant degree programme, both locally and overseas. With sufficient years of work experience and additional academic qualification, he/she can be promoted to supervisory or management grades.
Admission Requirements
You must satisfy one of the following sets of entrance requirements for admission to the Associate of Science in Environmental Studies:
General Requirements
Pass in 1 HKAL or 2 AS-level subjects in HKALE, which may include Use of English and Chinese Language and Culture
AND 3 passes in HKCEE; and Level 2 / Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language
Plus, passes in HKCEE/AS/AL, must include one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, or equivalent; The following admission requirement applies to the HKDSE candidates
Level 2 or above in 5 subjects including Chinese, English and either one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Geography or equivalent.
Students who do not satisfy the above requirements may be considered based on other qualifications attained. These other qualifications may include an academic qualification from a local post secondary institution or a professional qualification acceptable to the CCCU.
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Qualification attained by study at a local international school, or a non-local high school, at Grade 12 or equivalent, are also accepted as satisfying the General Entrance Requirements. Applicant whose entrance qualification is obtained in a language other than English will need an acceptable result in an approved English language qualification such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the NEAB University Entrance Test in English. Those who do not possess the formal academic qualifications required for admission but are aged 23 or above on 1 September in the year of admission, may be granted exemption from the Colleges entrance requirements provided that they can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the aptitude and suitability for the programme on the basis of work experience, maturity and academic attainment.
Member:
Ms. Renee Lo K S
Tel: 3442 5780 Office: AC2-6427, Main Campus Email: renee.lo@cityu.edu.hk
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Programme Curriculum
The programme features an appropriate combination of (1) Environmental Science and Conservation, (2) Sustainability and Monitoring, (3) Environment and Health, (4) Statistics and Geographic Information System GIS, and (5) Language and General Education. Students are required to spend a few days in a university in mainland China for the purpose of acquiring practical laboratory experience in basic environmental chemistry and biology. During this period, students will also participate in site visits of environmental relevance. Students gain both academic and cultural benefits via this exposure to mainland practice. In the summer, students might have the chance of taking internship in which students are placed in a company or organization to gain practical work experience. The following tables show the courses to be taken within the programme duration.
I. Generic Courses: (18 credit units)
Course Code DCO10113 DCO11201 DCO11202 CM10306 DCO21203 DCO21204 Course Title Foundation Statistics Introduction to Environmental Conservation Foundations of Earth Systems Management Environment and Energy Corporate Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3
II.
Course Code DCO10210 DCO10211 DCO20210 DCO20211 DCO21211 DCO21212 DCO21213 DCO21214 DCO22112
Course Title Chemistry Biology Ecology Environment and Health Environmental Studies Laboratory Principles of Environmental Chemistry Environmental Issues and Sustainability Environmental Impact and Monitoring Statistical Data Processing and Geographic Information Systems
Credits 3 3 3 3 0 3 3 3 3
III.
English Language Courses: (6 credit units) For students who have NOT attained satisfactory English level
(refer to the English Language Requirement in next page for more details) Course Code CGE1000 CGE2001 Course Title English for Academic Studies A English Professional Communication Skills for Technology Credits 3 3
IV.
General Education (GE) Courses: (15 credit units) Students are required to take 3 credit units of CGE26504 Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies, and at least 3 credits (1 course) from each of the following four domains. Out of the 12 credit units taken, 3 credit units must be fulfilled by taking a course at level A2 (CGE2xxxx).
Course Code Domain: Arts and Humanities CGE12301 CGE12401 CGE12402 CGE13201 CGE13203 CGE23202 CGE14102 CGE14402 CGE24101 CGE24402 Cultural Neighbours China, Japan and Korea Cinema: West to East Appreciation of Western Art Environment, Technology and Future Information Technology: Applications and Impacts Quantitative Reasoning and Applications Total Life Planning: Wealth, Wellness & You Practical Psychology for Everyday Life Ethics and Society Understanding Human Communication 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Course Title Credits
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Domain: Regional and Global Issues CGE25101 CGE25401 CGE26504 Globalization and Business Understanding Society Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies (compulsory) 3 3 3
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4. Courses Outlines
Programme-generic Courses
DCO10113 Foundation Statistics This course helps students understand the basic concepts of descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and the ideas of statistical inference. It also develops students quantitative reasoning skills which can apply to the various disciplines such as engineering, business and environmental studies. DCO11201 Introduction to Environmental Conservation This course aims to provide students with broad understanding of the influences of humans on the environment, and the implications of these interrelations for present and future conservation management. Students will be able to develop an appreciation of natural and cultural heritages in Hong Kong. DCO11202 Foundations of Earth Systems This course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge on various earth systems which affect daily lives such as atmospheric, hydrological and geological systems. The course also enables students to develop a fundamental understanding of the planet Earth and the interaction between various systems. It also helps students to increase their appreciation and interest in the planet and enables them to assess and reflect on the human impacts on the Earth. DCO21203 Environment and Energy By introducing to students the essential knowledge in areas of energy and environment, with special reference to the importance of balance between energy consumption and preservation of the natural environment, this course seeks to stimulate students awareness on the controversial issues relating to energy sources, power supplies, pollution, environmental sustainability and renewable energy. DCO21204 Corporate Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability This course aims to examine the sustainability awareness, literacy and theoretical frameworks of corporate green practices; equip students with knowledge and skills to enhance sustainable business value based on triple bottom line; and provide the students with current evidence and case studies to understand the environmental and social performance of different business.
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CM10306 Management This aim of this course is to provide students with an overall understanding of management theory and practice. It helps students to appreciate and analyze the factors and forces involved in making organisations and people work effectively and efficiently.
Discipline-specific Courses
DCO10210 Chemistry This course is designed to present an introduction to general chemistry. It aims at providing students a broad understanding of the major concepts of chemistry, and developing students' competence to solve general chemistry problems. DCO10211 Biology This course is designed to present an introduction to general biology. It aims at introducing students the fundamental principles of biology with emphasis on the molecular and cellular basis of life. DCO20210 Ecology This course is designed to present an introduction to current theories and practices in ecology. It aims to cover the various issues in ecology; the theories and models to address those issues; and the methodologies for examining the proposed hypotheses. DCO20211 Environment and Health This course is designed to enhance students understanding on the issues of both environmental and human health. The aims of this course are to provide students with the current theories and practices relating environmental and human health, and allow them to find out the interrelationship between economic development, the environment, and human health. Students will also able to understand the decision-making processes that will influence human health and environmental quality. DCO21211 Environmental Studies Laboratory This course aims to provide students with practical hand-on experience in using basic laboratory experiments to obtain chemical and bacteriological data on air and water samples; and analyzing chemical and bacteriological data from air and water samples to determine its environmental significance.. DCO21212 Principles of Environmental Chemistry This course is designed to present an introduction to the study of environmental chemistry. The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge in environmental chemistry and develop their understanding of the distribution, interactions, forms and
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circulation of major elements with particular emphasis on the significance in the environment. DCO21213 Environmental Issues and Sustainability This course introduces students to the foundations of environmental issues, current and emerging issues. It involves an interdisciplinary examination of some fundamental environmental problems faced by individuals and communities. This course also aims to cover the environmental justices, social responsibility, and economics, legal and institutional requirements for environmental protection and sustainability. DCO21214 Environmental Impact and Monitoring This course introduces students to the environmental science programme on how to monitor the environment. The course aims to provide students with the concepts of environmental impact assessment and the fundamentals of the planning, collection and interpretation of environmental data for the purposes of environmental monitoring. DCO22112 Statistical Data Processing and Geographic Information Systems The course aims to give students an understanding of the principles of Geographical Information System; and enable students to use the methods and techniques applicable to discover relationships obtained from different kinds of measurements, and integrate and transform them to conform to a desired framework for use in strategic planning of environment, land utilisation, and facility localities. The course also provides students hands on statistical package in GIS application.
letters, CVs, reports, critical thinking skills citations and references; oral presentation skills: tone of voice, intonation, pronunciation, body language.
CGE13203 Information Technology: Applications and Impacts From this course, students learn to apply computer software to manage documents and analyse data effectively, to edit multimedia productions, to share information through web-applications, and to search for academic information from E-journals and E-library. Students also gain an awareness of various social issues related to the use of information technologies in modern life.
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CGE23202 Quantitative Reasoning and Applications Numbers pervade every aspect of our lives. The course aims to help students identify and understand various indexes (such as Hang Seng Index, Consumer Price Index) and their application in contemporary society. It also enables students to develop skills in interpreting the findings and judging the accuracy in research reports of various disciplines. Students also learn to use statistical software to perform simple statistical calculations. This course is specifically designed for the students with no statistical background. CGE14102 Total Life Planning: Wealth, Wellness & You This course aims to prepare students to take a balanced approach to life by understanding that personal well-being will be better off in the long run with an optimal mix of financial, physical and psychological well-being. It prepares students to make plans in key areas of life: personal budgeting, buying an apartment, saving for education and marriage, retiring comfortably as well as building personal wellness. Basic concepts in economics and finance, physical and psychological well-being, and total life planning will be discussed. CGE14402 Practical Psychology for Everyday Life Psychology offers insights and strategies for dealing with everyday life. This course aims at enhancing students self-awareness of his / her behaviour patterns, particularly when interacting with others. Students learn how to understand themselves, how to achieve effective communication with others, how to build up and maintain personal and intimate relationships, how to develop a good mental health and manage a healthy lifestyle, and how to be assertive in relating with others to achieve win-win relationships. CGE24101 Ethics and Society We are confronted with ethical issues on a daily basis during social interactions at the workplace and school. The course discusses important concepts related to ethics (such as morality, nihilism, good and right, benevolence, virtue, duty, utility, and justice) and introduces basic ethical perspectives to help students examine moral issues systematically. Students will be able to formulate their ethical positions on current real life issues in contemporary society. CGE24402 Understanding Human Communication People cant NOT communicate. The course explains how an individuals self may affect communication with others and discusses how interpersonal conflicts may arise due to gender or cultural differences or organizational issues. The emergence of Internet technology and the social media, their effects on communication among people and social groups, and the social and ethical issues involved are discussed.
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CGE25101 Globalization and Business Nowadays, players must keep the global economies in mind when they operate their business. The course examines the different forces of globalization, and their transformations towards global convergence. The role of global communication and ecommerce, global logistics, global mobility of talents, globalization of the marketplace, and how globalization may lead to income redistribution and social disruption are discussed. CGE25401 Understanding Society No man is an island; we all live in society. The course helps students to examine how cultural, economic, political and technology forces shape society. Some particular phenomena such as how McDonalds and Disney transform society, migration and its effects on the family, social inequality and the idea of M-form society, technology and globalization, and the rise of citizen movement are examined. CGE26504 Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies This course aims to help students develop a basic understanding of the social, economic and political structures of contemporary China and a critical awareness of some major contemporary issues such as economic inequality, one child policy and the aging population, moral crisis, environmental problems and international relations. Students will learn how China copes with these challenges and the impacts of its strategies on the country and the world. This course is delivered in Cantonese. The latest syllabus and learning outcome for individual course can be accessed from the following websites: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/catalogue/AD_CCCU/catalogue_prog.htm
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Please read the Academic Regulations of AD Programme from the CCCU website (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/cs_rules_regulation.htm) concerning assessment and note the regulations regarding appeals, extenuating circumstances, and application deadline for a review of the decision of the Assessment Panel. Academic honesty is your responsibility. CCCU advise you that: You must pursue your studies with academic honesty, which is central to the conduct of academic work. You are expected to present your own work, give proper acknowledgement of other's work, and honestly report findings obtained. For the source of this quotation and more information, please visit: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/rules_acad_honesty_20100726.pdf
SGPA =
i 1
(Gi Ui)
m i 1
Ui
where Gi is the grade point of the ith course and Ui is the number of credit units of the ith course.
If you attend classes, complete tests and assignments, it is very unlikely you will fail. Students who fail do so because they do not attend classes or attend tests or complete assignments. Failure typically occurs for one of the following two reasons: 1. Too much part-time work and/or entertainment.
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2. Personal problems involving family and relationships. If this happens to you, please
approach us immediately. We can help you make appointments with the Universitys personal counselors for further assistance.
After a student has completed all the required courses for the programme a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated, indicating the average GPA of all the courses the student has taken (except Pass-and-Fail courses). Suppose the student has taken n courses: CGPA =
i 1
(Gi Ui)
n i 1
Ui
A student passing all the required courses in the progragmme will be awarded the Associate degree by the University provided that his/her CGPA is 1.7 or above. It is possible for a student with an exceptionally good CGPA to be awarded graduation with Credit or with Distinction. If your CGPA falls below 1.7 in any semester, your academic status will be marked as Academic Warning or Probation, depending on how low your CGPA is. An Academic Advisor will then be appointed to discuss with you the reason for your poor performance and to give you advice. Students on Probation must contact their Programme Leader for academic advice as soon as possible after receiving the letter informing them of their probation status. Students who are unable to get out of Probation after two semesters or fail a course three times are typically recommended for Termination. If your studies are terminated, you will not be able to apply for another programme of study at CCCU for a period of one year. Alternatively, a letter explaining extenuating circumstances must be sent to the Chairman of the CCCU Examination Board, via the Programme Leader, well before the Board meeting for consideration.
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Students who have accumulated several failures, especially repeated failures, will need to extend their programme of study beyond two years. They need to be cautious that some courses might not be available in future and that they risk not being able to complete the programme if they continue to accumulate failures. Also, they will need some advice as to when to approach the Programme Leader for advice on completing the programme.
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6. Student Development
Communication Channels
It is vitally important for students to monitor any communication channel relating to academic matters and students activities. The main channels for promulgating information to students are 1. E-mail provided by CityU/CCCU.
(Important Note: Please include in your email messages your full name, student ID number, programme of study, and, if the matter relates to a particular course, include the course code as well. It is difficult and time consuming for a staff member to identify a student if the only clue is the email alias. Your inquiry will be dealt with much faster if you provide these details.)
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Course announcements page on Blackboard. Programme announcements page on Blackboard. Divisional Website (http://www.dco.cityu.edu.hk). Lectures and classes. Class Representatives.
Please check the Email and Blackboard channels regularly. If a staff member is unable to hold a lecture or class on a particular day due, for example, to illness, email and Blackboard is usually the fastest way of informing students. During your programme of study, you may encounter situations where you need advice, or you may even wish to complain about a particular situation. In general, if the matter relates to your academic studies, the following steps are recommended 1. Consult the Course Examiner 2. Consult the Member(s) of the Programme Management Team (or your Academic Advisor) 3. Consult the Programme Leader 4. Consult the Head of Division 5. Consult the VP (Academic) of CCCU At each step, if your problem is not dealt with to your satisfaction move to the next step. If you prefer to consult a higher authority, it is recommended that you consider either the Programme Leader or the Head of Division first. You may also follow the Complaints Procedure for CCCU Students and lodge your complaint in accordance with procedures promulgated on CCCUs website at www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu > Current Students > Complaints. On the other hand, if you need help with a personal matter or problem, your academic advisor or members of the programme management team can help by arranging an appointment with one of the Universitys professional Personal Counselors.
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CAIO of CityU (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/caio) Students are strongly encouraged to make full use of the services offered. These are particularly important. The CAIO send by email a monthly calendar to all students and staff informing of the various events scheduled for the following month. These events include seminars by specific employers in Hong Kong and job interview training workshops. It is very difficult to find this kind of training once you have completed your studies, so take full advantage of these opportunities while you are still our students. Student Union and Divisional Societies Students study at the Kowloon Tong campus can join any of the clubs and societies organized under the Student Union of the University. You are also able to participate as an officer of the clubs and societies (secretary, president, etc. subject to election). Students at the Telford campus can also join the Divisional Societies. Student Mentoring Scheme (SMS) The SMS aims to help the first-year students to adjust to the university learning environment and campus life. Senior students were engaged as their mentors to facilitate this process. Financial support for mentoring activities is also available for all associate degree students at CCCU. CCCU Student Development Services To provide for the particular needs of CCCU students, the Community College of City University also has its own Student Development Services (CCCU SDS) unit. CCCU encourages whole person development by organizing different competitions and scholarships/awards for students. Currently, CCCU provides the following scholarships and awards on an annual basis:
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Scholarship / Award CCCU Scholarship Entrance Scholarships Academic Improvement Scholarship Scholarship for Further Studies Overseas Scholarship Outstanding Student Leader Award Outstanding Competitive Event Award Competitive Event Sponsorship
Places Available 36 6 16 4 4 24 12 4
Amount $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 Max. of $100,000 Max. of $300,000 $6,000 $6,000 Max. of $30,000
While the first three scholarships encourage academic achievement, the CCCU Scholarship for Further Studies will be provided to CCCU graduates who can gain entry to local publicly-funded degree programmes with CGPA 3.3 or above for the past three semesters. The CCCU Overseas Scholarship is set up to support graduates (with CGPA 3.4 or above for the past three semesters) to develop international perspectives through undertaking top-up degree programmes overseas. The Outstanding Student Leader Award is designed to encourage students to develop leadership skills through activities such as: Class representation (class rep) Student mentoring Student ambassadorship Study tours and exchange programmes Student clubs and societies International student leadership
Please contact the Director of Student Learning (Dr. Andrew Layfield, andrew.layfield@cityu.edu.hk) for details on how to participate in these activities. You can record the time spent on any of these activities using a Student Leadership Award Scheme Activities Record Book which is available from the CCCU Office. Your hours will be converted into points which are then used to decide the winners of the Outstanding Student Leader Award. The Outstanding Competitive Event Award is designed to encourage participation in open competitive events which may include anything from sports to cultural activities. The CCCU External Achievement Competition recognizes and rewards independent achievements outside of CityU and CCCU. There are several competition entries in the following areas: Open sports competitions Other open competitions Charity events
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Community services Personal development Winners receive a cash prize and their stories are included in the annual Records of Student Achievements. Copies of this tribute to our achievers are provided to local media and other organizations. The Records of Student Achievements includes: Scholarship award winners Students on the Principals List Winners of the CCCU External Achievement Competition Former students who have established successful careers
Students can refer to the CCCUs Student Development Programme Community website on the Blackboard for the full details and regulations. The website will also be used to inform all CCCU students about forthcoming events organized under the Student Development Programme. If you have any achievements, you are also welcome to submit them through this website. Divisional Support A very important component of the service provision to students is the support provided by your home Division. For help with academic matters please feel free to consult any of the following: Your Lecturer or Tutor Your Course Examiner Your Academic Advisor Your Programme Leader Your Student Mentors
Other forms of support include: Divisional Student Affairs Coordinator Programme related internships Study tours and overseas exchange programmes Site visits and seminars Social and sports activities
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7. Student Charter
Our Commitment
The Division of Applied Science and Technology (AST) would like to see staff and students work together to improve the quality of teaching and learning by focusing on everyones responsibility to each other. The Charter sets out your rights and obligations as a student in the Division. Every possible avenue has been made to enable your study here a fruitful and worthwhile experience.
A suitable introduction to student life at the CCCU. A handbook and a website containing the rules and standards that apply to your programme, with details about the courses you will study, the choices you need to make, and our regulations and procedures for assessment, behaviour, discipline, and appeals. A calendar for the academic year and your timetable on the Web. Details of tutorials and other learning support arrangements, including who your tutors are, what roles they have and how you can contact them. Details of how to do course registration through the Web. A clear statement about the requirements for passing your programme and what will happen if you do not pass key assessments. Information about: o the Students Union or Divisional Societies; o our policies on health, safety, and the learning environment; o the Student Development Services; and o financial matters, including what kinds of support are provided by the Student Development Services in case you are in difficulty.
Get familiar with the information we give you. Follow our rules and procedures. Fill out the Confidential Student Information Sheet including contact telephone numbers and address, and return it to the General Office of the Division in due course. Actively participate in the activities organised by the CCCU, Divisional societies and the Division.
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Teaching and learning activities that are up-to-date, well planned and based on market need. A range of ways to encourage and assess learning at each level of study. A schedule of assignments for each course with reasonable time for completion. Details of how you will be assessed and the type of feedback you will get. Your assignments marked and returned back to you with feedback from the tutor within a reasonable period of time, unless there is a good reason why this cannot be done. A suitable learning environment for each type of learning activity. The chance to express your opinion about the programme through group/class representatives or by yourself. Regular occasions to discuss your progress and get study advice through tutors and lecturers. As much notice as we can if we change the teaching arrangements. A notice on the notice board, Blackboard or through the email if we have to cancel or reschedule class. Replacement classes as necessary due to cancelled classes. Information about what is expected in project work, how we will mark it, and what formal supervision there will be. An education level which lets you achieve a similar standard to those students doing a similar programme in Hong Kong. Continuous support for students with special needs from your Year Tutors and/or Academic Advisors. Concise course materials on the Web. A timetable posted on individual lecturers door to indicate the consultation hours. A detailed description on academic regulations and dishonesty on the CCCUs website (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/cs_rules_regulation.htm).
Familiarize yourself with the programme documents and, particularly, the academic requirements for graduation. Work enthusiastically through your chosen programme of study. Attend the scheduled classes and explain the reasons for any time off to your tutor/lecturer. Hand in coursework on time and tell tutors if you have any problems. Do the assignments and laboratory exercises on your own and do not copy from your fellow classmates. Give us evidence of any circumstances that you think have affected your study. Contact the tutor/lecturer concerned during tutorials or consultation hours in case you have queries about a subject matter.
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Keep us informed upon change of contact telephone numbers and/or addresses by reporting to the General Office (GO) and the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) as soon as possible. Read the notice board in the Division and check your email messages on regular basis. Browse the websites concerned to obtain up-to-date information on course materials on regular basis. Give us your opinion on the teaching and learning activities provided.
Information about how students are represented and involved in making decisions on University matters through the Student Development Services. There are several ways to involve yourself in making decisions in the University and opportunities to give your opinions and comments and get a response. The chance to be represented on decision-making boards and groups such as the CCCU Academic Board, etc.
Participate actively in the nomination and election of Student Representatives. Take advantage of the training opportunities provided and attend relevant meetings if you decide to be a Student Representative.
Make sure that the library has at least one copy of each book and article that lecturers recommend in course outlines. Make sure the Computer Laboratories are open at appropriate times. Make sure that any planned changes to learning support and computing facilities are advertised. Provide a quiet and virus-free environment in the Computer Laboratories.
Respect the rights of other users by keeping quiet, and refrain from eating and drinking in each Computer Laboratory. Follow the health and safety procedures and regulations in the laboratories. Return items which you have borrowed when they are due for return. Follow the rules posted in each Computer Laboratory and the instructions of the Technical Support Centre (TSC) staff.
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Take reasonable steps to protect computer/production equipment and not to install your own unauthorised software. Report any defects found in computer/production equipment to the TSC staff as soon as possible. Refrain from occupying computer/production equipment if you are not using them.
Provide up-to-date, accurate and detailed information on what you can do after you leave CCCU, including further education, training and job opportunities. Provide career education as part of your study. Arrange for career advisers to answer your questions. Provide job vacancies on the notice board, Blackboard or through the email. Help you practise interviewing skills through sessions arranged by the Division.
Visit the CAIO center to seek career information and guidance during the final year of your programme of study. Attend training programmes on interviewing skills offered by the CAIO and/or the Division. Tell the organizers if you cannot go to activities they have specially arranged for you.
Handling Complaints
CCCU has its own systems of administration, teaching and learning, academic programme development, student affairs and finance, with an independent management and academic structure separate from that of City University of Hong Kong. All complaints concerning CCCU matters should be addressed direct to CCCU management, as there is no mechanism within City University of Hong Kong to deal with such matters. Current CCCU students or past students who wish to make suggestions for improvements or complaints about CCCU matters may do so by following the proper procedures. If you wish to do so, you may consult the Complaints Procedure for CCCU Students and lodge your complaint in accordance with procedures promulgated on CCCUs website at www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu > Current Students > Complaints. We are committed to equal access to facilities, fair practice, respect and courtesy. It is our belief that the best way to improve the Division is to improve communication between students and staff. If you do have a problem, tell the person concerned. This is
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also a standard you can base on to assess the performance of a lecturer/tutor while filling out the various online questionnaire like the Course Evaluation Questionnaire (CEQ) and the Teaching and Learning Questionnaire (TLQ). If you think there is something wrong with the programme or the course you are studying, you should talk first to the staff member directly involved in the matter, that is, the course tutor or lecturer teaching the course. If you are not satisfied with his/her answer, you should speak to:
Course Examiner (for course specific problems) Members of Programme Management Team (for general matters) Programme Leader, or Acting Head of Division
Provide the names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of your Year Tutors, lecturers, and Programme Leader on the Web. Address the matter in an objective manner.
Be objective and brave to speak up. Talk to your Class Representatives to rectify the situation. Communicate with us and make suggestions.
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Principal Lecturers
Chan Chi-kong, Joseph
MEng Wisconsin, MSc PhD Indiana, MHKCS, MASA, MNSS Academic Interests: Environmental and physiological acoustics, Environmental noises, Human factors in aviation. Email: jc.chan@cityu.edu.hk Tel: 3442-8207 Office: AC2-6437, Main Campus
Email: andrew.layfield@cityu.edu.hk
Lecturers
Chang Fong Cheuk-wai, Rose
MEd PolyU, MBA Surrey (UK), MHKCS, MUPA Academic Interests: Human-computer interface, Database application, Creative thinking. Email: chang.rose@cityu.edu.hk Tel: 3442-7476 Office: AC2-6423, Main Campus
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Lau Ho-lam
MPhil PhD HKUST Academic Interests: Web Application, Multimedia Processing, Data Mining, XML.
Lo King-shuen, Renee
BBA MPhil CityU Academic Interests: Statistical Analysis, Marketing Research, Economic Modeling and Optimization, Logistics.
Ma Wai-kin, Kenny
MBA Leicester, DBA Newcastle (UK) Academic Interests: Multimedia Authoring, Airline Operations and Marketing.
Tang Ka-keung
BSc HKU, MAcc Curtin (UK), MA CityU Academic Interests: Business Information Technology, Project Management, Liberal Studies.
Tsang W H, Nelson
BSc MPhil CityU, Academic Interests: Real-time Database, Mobile Computing, Artificial Intelligent, Computer Networking.
Administrative Staff
Executive Officer Clerical Officers Lun Kit-ming, Kimmy Chan Pui-ching, Phoebe Cheung Wing-leung Wong Wai-shan, Tiffany
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General Office
AC2-6436
Main Campus
Enquiries
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9. Academic Calendar
Semester A 2012/13
September 2012
S M 2 3
T W T 4 5 6
F 7
S 1 8
WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
October 2012
S M
WK 5 WK 6 WK 7 WK 8 WK 9
T W T 2 3 4
F 5
S 6
1 7 8
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November 2012
S M 4 5
T W T 1 6 7 8
F 2
S 3
9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December 2012
S M 2 3
T W T 4 5 6
F 7
S 1 8
WK14
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
January 2013
10 - 22 Examination Period 24 Dec 2012 - 12 Jan 2013 Semester Break 25 Christmas Day 26 Day following Christmas Day
S M 6 7
T W T 1 8 2 3
F 4
S 5
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Semester B 2012/13
January 2013
S M 6
WK 1 WK 2 WK 3
T W T 1 2 3 8
F 4
S 5
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February 2013
S M 3 4
T W T 5 6 7
F 1 8
S 2 9
WK 4
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
WK 5 WK 6
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March 2013
S M 3 4
T W T 5 6 7
F 1 8
S 2 9
29 Good Friday
WK 7
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WK 8 WK 9 WK10
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April 2013
S M 1
WK11 WK12 WK13
T W T 2 3 4
F 5
S 6
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May 2013
S M 5 6
T W T 1 7 8 2
F 3
S 4
1 Labour Day
9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Please refer to the CCCU website for the latest version of the Academic Calendars.
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