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College of Science and Engineering
科學及工程學院
Department of Physics and Materials Science
物理及材料科學系
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics
應用物理學榮譽理學士
Student Handbook
2014-2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction 1
The Department of Physics and Materials Science 1
Members of Staff, with Areas of Specialism 3
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics
Major Leader 10
Major Aims and Features 10
Career Prospects 11
Maximum Period of Study 12
Assessment and Progression 12
Late Submission of Assessment Tasks 13
Award Classification 13
Late Drop 14
Communication Channels 14
Major Structure and List of Courses offered in Academic Year
2014/15 15
Photonics Stream 26
Nuclear Environmental Physics Stream 27
Materials Physics Stream 28
Biomedical Physics Stream 29
General (no streaming) 29
Prerequisites and Precursors 30
Recommended Study Plan 31
Brief Course Description 32
Detailed Course Description 41 August 2014
Introduction
This Handbook contains important and useful information for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics Major. Students are advised to study this handbook carefully so as to familiarize themselves with the curriculum requirements. It is, however, intended to be read in conjunction with other official documents/information published by the City University of Hong Kong.
The Department of Physics and Materials Science
The world of science and technology in the new millennium is facing scientific challenges in the areas of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Energy and Environmental Science. In all these endeavors, materials issues are ubiquitous and the understanding of the underpinning physics is essential. Recognising the importance of these frontier challenges as well as the need for a synergism between education and research encompassing both physics and materials, the Department of Physics and Materials Science, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, was established in 1993. The Department’s objectives are threefold: to educate students with advanced knowledge and skills; to conduct cutting-edge research and development leading to the advancement of science and technology ; and to render professional services for Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
Over a ten-year period, the Department has grown to a current size of 29 academic staff (including 6 Chair Professors, 8 Professors, 5 Associate Professors and 10 Assistant Professors), 110 research staff as well as around 30 administrative and technical staff. The Department is currently offering two undergraduate majors: BSc (Hons) in Applied Physics and BEng (Hons) in Materials Engineering. For postgraduate studies, we are offering a taught Master of Science (MSc) degree in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology as well as research degree programmes for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Members of our academic staff are recognized in their professional societies. Their honours include Fellows in the American Physical Society, Institute of Physics (UK), Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK), Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and editors of leading international journals.
In response to the rapid advances in scientific knowledge and technologies, we maintain a high standard and a dynamic research team encompassing both applied and basic research activities. The Department excels in research over a wide range of specialties given its long established collaborations with the global scientific communities including the Mainland China, the USA, Japan, Australia and various European countries. Our current research areas include: applied optics, environmental physics, computational materials science, surface science and engineering, functional materials and coatings, electroceramics, metals and alloys,
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polymer composites, electronic materials, magnetism and spintronics, superconductivity, plasma engineering, biomaterials, optoelectronics, photonics, smart materials, instrumentation and measurements, medical radiation physics, nanoscience and technology, nano-scale devices, molecular and bio-electronics, organic light emitting devices, shape memory alloys.
In the past five years, our research support totalled about HK$145 million from external grants (including matching funds) in addition to about HK$93 million from internal sources. Our academic staff has published more than 1500 technical papers in internationally refereed journals and delivered approximately 500 invited talks and conference presentations during the same period. Several outstanding research awards and recognitions have been granted to our staff such as IEEE/NPSS Merit Award, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, Fellowship of the American Physical Society, ASM International, AVS, IEEE, HKIE and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Our academic staff is professionally active through editorships of about thirty international journals, organization of a number of international conferences or symposia, contributions to committee functions in a number of local and international organizations and societies.
With well-equipped laboratories, sound curriculum degrees and advanced multi-media education facilities, the devoted staff of the Department of Physics and Materials Science welcomes the new challenges and is ready to bring state-of-the-art education to all students joining our family.
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Members of Staff, with Areas of Specialism
STAFF AREAS OF SPECIALISM Head of Department and Chair Professor
of Physics Prof X L Wang Neutron and synchrotron scattering BSc Peking University, China Phase transformation, deformation,
PhD Iowa State University, USA magnetism, residual stress determination
Fellow, American Physical Society Metallic glasses, nanostructured
Email : [email protected] materials, magnetic shape memory
(for departmental matters) alloys
Personal Secretary Ms Sare W Y Lau Email : [email protected]
Chair Professor of Materials Engineering
Prof Paul K Chu Plasma science, implantation,
BSc The Ohio State University, USA processing and engineering
MSc PhD Cornell University, USA Semiconductor materials and processing
Fellow, American Vacuum Society Biomedical materials and nanobiology
Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Advanced materials, functional thin
Electronics Engineers films, and nanomaterials
Fellow, American Physical Society
Fellow, Materials Research Society
Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers
Email : [email protected]
Chair Professors of Materials Science
Prof Joseph K L Lai Properties of steels and aluminium
BA MA Oxford University, UK Failure analysis of engineering
PhD City University, UK components
Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals Temperature measurement
and Mining, UK Expert witness on accident
Chartered Engineer, UK investigations
Fellow, Institute of Physics, UK Litigations and arbitrations involving
Chartered Physicist, UK metals
Fellow, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK
Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers
Email : [email protected]
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Prof C S Lee BSc(Eng) PhD University of Hong Kong
Email : [email protected]
Chair Professor of Nuclear Engineering Prof C H Woo BSc (Special Honours) University of Hong Kong
MSc University of Calgary, Canada PhD University of Waterloo, Canada DSc University of Hong Kong Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers Email : [email protected]
Chair Professor of Photonics Materials Prof Andrey L Rogach Diploma Belarusian State University, Belarus
PhD Belarusian State University, Belarus Dr habil Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany Email : [email protected]
Professor and Associate Dean (CSE) Prof Robert K Y Li BA BAI MA PhD Dublin University, Ireland
Email : [email protected]
Professor and Assistant Dean (CSE) Prof C H Shek BSc(Eng) PhD University of Hong Kong Email : [email protected]
Professors Prof K S Chan BSc PhD University of Hong Kong Email : [email protected]
Organic electronics
Nanoscaled materials
Solar cells and photodetectors
Nuclear Materials
Reactor aging due to irradiation damage
Nanoscience and nanotechnology Advanced functional materials Optical spectroscopy Polymer engineering
Composite materials
Phase transformation in metallic materials Nanostructured materials Bulk metallic glasses
Semiconductor physics Photonics technology Nanoscience and nanotechnology Spintronics Superconductivity
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Prof S C Tjong Surface science BSc National Taiwan University, Taiwan Electron microscopy
MSc PhD University of Manchester, UK Polymer composites
Chartered Engineer, UK Biomaterials
Chartered Scientist, UK Nanostructured materials
Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals
and Mining, UK
Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers
Email : [email protected]
Prof Lawrence C M Wu Engineering failure analysis BSc(Eng) PhD University of Bristol, UK Lead-free interconnections
PgDMS University of West of England, Nano-materials for solar cells and UK biosensors
Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers
Email : [email protected]
Prof Peter K N Yu Radiation biophysics
BSc PhD University of Hong Kong Medical physics
Chartered Scientist, UK Biointerfaces
Chartered Physicist, UK
Fellow, Institute of Physics, UK
Chartered Radiation Protection
Professional
Member, Society of Radiological
Protection, UK
Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers
Email : [email protected]
Prof R Q Zhang Surface, interface and microstructures of
BSc MSc PhD Shandong University, functional materials
China Vapor-solid interactions
Email : [email protected] Computational materials science
Nanoscience
Prof W J Zhang Surface and interface analysis BSc MSc PhD Lanzhou University, China Thin films Email : [email protected] Diamond and superhard materials
Nanomaterials 5
Associate Professors Dr S T Chu BSc Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada MSc PhD University of Waterloo, Canada Email : [email protected]
Dr C Y Chung BSc(Eng) PhD University of Hong Kong Member, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Materials & Biomedical) Email : [email protected]
Dr A L Roy Vellaisamy BSc St Xavier’s College, India MSc Loyola College, India PhD Nagpur University, India Email : [email protected] Dr Z K Xu BSc Shanghai University of Science and Technology, China
MSc California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, USA
PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Email : [email protected]
Assistant Professors Dr Jun Fan BEng Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
MSc McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
PhD Princeton University, Princeton, USA
Email : [email protected]
Integrated photonics
Sensors and sensing systems
Numerical methods Metallic materials
Shape memory alloy
Powder metallurgy
Battery materials Molecular electronics Molecular self-assembly Photonics Nano-materials science Bio-electronics Renewable energy (solar and fuel cells) and printed electronics
Electron microscopy Materials characterization Processing of advanced materials Electroceramics
Theoretical and computational materials science and biophysics
Assembly molecular self-assembly Structure, function and dynamics of cell membranes and proteins Molecular dynamics simulations Phase field modeling Free energy calculations
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Dr Derek Ho Smart arrayed sensors for optical,
M.A.Sc. B.A.Sc., University of British chemical, and electrical biosensing
Columbia, Canada Instruments for fluorescence
Ph.D., University of Toronto, Canada spectroscopy, bioluminescence imaging,
Member, Institute of Electrical and and lenseless microscopy
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fully-integrated lab-on-a-chips and
Email: [email protected] microsystems
Electronics for implantable, wearable,
and handheld medical diagnostics
CMOS circuits and systems for signal
processing, control, and computation
Microelectronic, nanoelectronic, and
optoelectronic devices
Dr Johnny C Y Ho Synthesis and characterization of nano- BSc MSc PhD University of California, structured materials
Berkeley, USA Assembly and heterogeneous integration
Email: [email protected] of nano-materials
Nano-scale devices and processing for
technological applications (electronics,
energy-harvesting, photonics, sensors)
Dr Condon Lau Optics
BSE, Princeton University, USA Nuclear magnetic resonance
MSc PhD Massachusetts Institute of Biophysics
Technology, USA Spectroscopy
Email : [email protected] Imaging
Dr Y Y Li Electrochemical nanofabrication
BSc Peking University, China Functional porous nanomaterials
MSc PhD University of California, San Sensors
Diego, USA Electrode materials
Email : [email protected] Smart biomaterials
Dr Antonio Ruotolo Magnetism and spintronics
MEng PhD University of Naples (IT) Superconductivity
“Federico II”, Italy Semiconductor oxides
Email : [email protected] Thin film technology
Nano-lithography
Dr Suresh M Chathoth Neutron scattering MSc Andhra University, India Dynamics of liquid in confinements
MPhil University of Madras, India Energy storage
MTech National Institute of Technology Glass transition
Karnataka, India
PhD Technical University of Munich,
Germany
Email : [email protected]
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Dr Stephen Tsang MPhil, BEng The Chinese University of Hong Kong PhD University of Toronto, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Dr Feng Wang BEng PhD Zhejiang University, China Email : [email protected]
Dr Chunyi Zhi BSc ShanDong University, China PhD IOP, CAS, China Email : [email protected]
Emeritus Professor Prof Czeslaw Z Rudowicz Institute of Physics, West Pomeranian University of
Technology, Poland
Honorary Professors Prof Nathan W T Cheung Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Sciences, University of California,
Berkeley, USA
Prof Y W Mai Center for Advanced Materials, Technology, School of Aerospace Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney,
Australia
Advanced materials for photovoltaic application
Solution processed electronic materials Semiconductor device physics Spectroscopy techniques
Luminescent nanomaterials
Photon upconversion
Optical spectroscopy
BN/BCN nanomaterials Thermally conductive electrically insulating polymer composites for heat dissipation
Energy related electrochemical & photoelectrochemical devices Nanomaterials for sewage treatment
Quantum mechanics
Condensed matter physics
Magnetism
Electron magnetic resonance
Crystal (Ligand) field theory
Computational physics
Scientific databases Microelectronics technologies Surface science and nanoscience LED and photovoltaic Advanced engineering materials including bio, nano and functionally graded materials
Fracture and fatigue mechanics Fiber composites science and technology Tribology and surface engineering Failure mechanics and analysis
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Adjunct Professors
Prof Yeshayahu Lifshitz Silicon and other semiconducting Materials Engineering Dept, nanowires
Technion – Israel Institute of Ion-beam structuring of materials
Technology, Israel Diamond and diamond like carbon and
related materials
Ion interactions with materials
Space environmental effects on materials
Electronic devices and systems
Prof L J Wan Nanoscience and technology Professor of Chemistry, Molecular assembly and device
Director, Institute of Chemistry, Materials chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Electrochemistry
Scanning probe microscopy
Chief Technical Officer Mr T S Poon Email : [email protected]
Executive Officer I Ms Jenifer P Y Tam Email : [email protected]
Clerical Officer II Ms Vivian Y Y Ho Email : [email protected]
Ms Amy T Y Leung Email : [email protected]
Ms Corrie Y P Pang Email : [email protected]
Ms Kathy K P Yu Email : [email protected]
Clerical Assistant Ms Mandi S M Lam Email : [email protected]
Ms Mimi M Y Tsou Email : [email protected]
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BSc (Honours) in Applied Physics
Major Leader Major Leader : Prof K S Chan Deputy Major Leader : Dr J Antonio Zapien
Major Aims and Features Applied physics adapts and utilizes physics principles for a multitude of scientific and technological applications. Its scope of study therefore overlaps with other scientific and engineering disciplines (e.g., materials science, environmental science, biomedical science and engineering, electronics, mechanical and manufacturing engineering). In fact, much of modern technology and its advances owe its existence to applied physics.
Graduates with a degree in applied physics possess a unique qualification. They not
only have a fundamental understanding of physics principles but also are trained in
applying these principles to various fields with particular emphasis on problem-
solving research and development. Thus, graduates generally need less time to
integrate themselves into future jobs, and adapt well to technological changes.
Elective courses in the BSc in Applied Physics are concentrated in four streams:
(1)Nuclear Environmental Physics, (2)Photonics, (3)Materials Physics, and
(4)Biomedical Physics. Nuclear Environmental Physics Stream equips students
with knowledge in Nuclear Physics, Energy and Environment. Photonics Stream
prepares students with the basic knowledge of optics, photonic materials, optical
spectroscopy, lasers and opto-electronics. Materials Physics Stream equips
students with knowledge in materials testing and characterization, microelectronic
materials, thin film technology and nanocrystalline coatings. Biomedical Physics
Stream prepares students with knowledge in medical physics, radiation biophysics
and dosimetry. Students are free to choose any combination of courses in the above
four streams.
Students are trained to develop the ability to use the most effective instrumentation and evaluation techniques for scientific and industrial applications, as well as to examine critically the data collection methodology and the resulting data. Students will also receive relevant industrial training and workshop practice, particularly with regard to engineering design.
Final-year students are required to work independently on a project in a selected area. These projects are designed to help students integrate their knowledge to solve challenging problems. Projects may be carried out in conjunction with
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industries or government agencies, thus facilitating their job seeking upon graduation.
Career Prospects
Traditionally, in Hong Kong, most physics graduates have either become teachers, pursued further study or taken up careers in various government departments and agencies. Graduates in applied physics have the distinct advantage that they can also pursue careers in industry and business sectors. Examples are:
Industry/Business
• Electronic components manufacturing (e.g., printed circuit boards, liquid
crystal displays) • Environmental consultancy • Instrumentation (e.g., scientific instruments and applications) • Optics-related industries • Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., integrated-circuits process technology) • Biomedical equipment and products manufacturing • Testing laboratories
Government departments and agencies
• Environmental Protection Department • Hong Kong Observatory • Hospital Authority • Department of Health
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Maximum Period of Study
Students shall complete the degree and major requirements within the stipulated maximum period of study (i.e. 8 years for Normative 4-year degree, 6 years for Advanced Standing I, and 5 years for Advanced Standing II), inclusive of any change of majors, periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. The maximum period of study for individual double degrees shall be stipulated by the cognizant academic units.
Assessment and Progression
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, creating ample opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. The means of assessment vary from course to course but typically include coursework as well as the more traditional written examinations. Coursework consists of written assignments, computer simulations, tutorials, project, laboratory reports and presentations. Examinations are held at the
end of each course.
With effect from September 2003, a student has to obtain at least 30% of the maximum marks in the final examination in order to pass a course (i.e., D or above) where there is an examination component in the assessment.
When a student’s Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) falls below 1.7, he/she will be considered as having academic difficulties. The student should then consult the Tutor or Major Leader for advice. If the CGPA is too low, the College Examination Board may terminate the student’s study.
Calculation of Grade Point Average:
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) The GPA calculated for all the courses
taken in one semester, including failed
courses, but excluding courses graded I,
X or P.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) n
G
i
U i
CGPA i1
n
U
i
i1
Where G is the grade point awarded
and U the credit units earned for the ith
course.
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A student who believes that his/her ability to attend an examination, or in-course
assessment with a weighting of 20% or above, has been adversely affected by
circumstances beyond his/her control may submit a mitigation request with the
scanned relevant supporting documents (e.g. medical certificate) to the Department
via AIMS no later than 5 working days from the scheduled date for completing the
affected examination or assessment. It is the student’s responsibility to hand in the
original copies of all the required documents to the department by the aforesaid
deadline as well.
Upon receipt of a mitigation request (including the original copies of the required
documents), the Department will investigate the case, in consultation with the
course-offering academic unit (if appropriate). Only compelling reasons such as
illness, hospitalization, accident, family bereavement or other unforeseeable
serious circumstances will be considered. If the case is substantiated, the
Assessment Panel will then decide if a make-up examination or coursework or
other alternative assessment will be offered to the student concerned. Only one
make-up examination will be arranged per course per semester.
Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
20% of the marks obtained by the student will be deducted each day linearly for late submission of assessment tasks across the Department.
Award Classification
Students who enrolled in or after 2010/11 will follow the following award boundaries starting from 2010-11.
1st
Class CGPA ≥ 3.50
2nd
Upper CGPA 3.00-3.49
2nd
Lower CGPA 2.50-2.99
3rd
Class CGPA 2.00-2.49
Pass CGPA 1.70-1.99
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Late Drop
Students can add or drop a course during the add/drop period prescribed by the
University. After the add/drop deadline, requests for late drop of courses will only
be approved under exceptional circumstances, and such late requests must be
submitted no later than the end of the teaching period for the relevant
semester/term for approval by the Head of the course-offering academic unit.
Communication Channels
There are various channels of communication between students and the Department. On an informal basis, students having academic difficulties with a course are encouraged to approach the lecturer or tutor concerned. Tutors are also available for students having general academic problems.
A formal consultative process between students and staff exists in the Department
in the form of a Joint Staff/Student Consultative Committee (JSSCC), to which two
student representatives from each cohort of each mode will be nominated. The
Committee meets at least once a semester. During the meeting, discussions are
confined to matters of a general academic nature and the welfare of students.
Students can express their views on the content and organization of the programme
and identify any areas of difficulty.
Besides the JSSCC, students are also represented in the Programme Committee. One student representative from each programme cohort will be elected as member of the Committee. The Programme Committee meets at least once a semester and is charged with the responsibility of monitoring the operation and performance of the programme.
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Major Structure and List of Courses offered in Academic Year 2014/15
To complete BSc (Hons) in Applied Physics and earn the award, students must complete the major requirement described below in addition to the degree requirement in Gateway Education, College Requirement and Free Electives.
Normative 4-year degree Advanced Standing I (Note 1) Advanced Standing II (Minimum credit units for (Minimum credit units for (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2) graduation: 120; graduation: 90; (Minimum credit units for Maximum credit units permitted Maximum credit units permitted for graduation: 60; for students: 144) students: 114) Maximum credit units permitted for
students: 84) 120 90 66
Gateway Education: 30 Gateway Education: 21 Gateway Education: 12 College Requirement: 15 College Requirement: 3 College Requirement: Waived Major Requirement (Core + Major Requirement (Core + Major Requirement (Core + Elective): 57 (33+24/ 36+21/ Elective): 57 (33+24/ 36+21/ Elective): 54 (30+24/ 33+21/ 39+18) 39+18) 36+18) Free Elective: 18 Free Elective: 9 Free Elective: 0
For students admitted to the Major in Academic Year 2014/15
Degree Requirement
1. Gateway Education (Please refer to http://www.cityu.edu.hk/edge/ge/ge_requirements.htm.)
Normative 4-year Advanced Standing Advanced
Degree I Standing II
(Note 1) (Senior-year
Entry)
(Note 2)
English 6 credit units 6 credit units 3 credit units
GE1401 University GE1401 University Discipline-specific
English (3 CUs); and English (3 CUs); and English (3 CUs)
Discipline-specific Discipline-specific
English (3 CUs) English (3 CUs)
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation 3 credit units
3 credit units
Not compulsory
– History and Philosophy
requirement
Area requirements: 21 credit units
Area 1: Arts and Humanities 6 credit units
(A minimum of 3
Area 2: Study of Societies, (The two GE
credit units from
Social and Business courses must be 3 credit units
each of the three
Organisations from different areas)
areas)
Area 3: Science and
Technology
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College/School-specified 6 credit units Courses Any courses not
within the major N/A 6 credit units^ requirement (including core courses and electives)
^College-specified courses for Advanced Standing I Students
Course Course Title Credit Units Remarks
Code
CS1102/ Introduction to Computer Studies/ 3 Students taking
CS1302 Introduction to Computer Major elective
Programming AP3114
Computational
Methods for Physicist
and Materials
Engineers or AP4172
Simulation and
Modelling in
Multidisciplinary
Sciences may apply
for exemption. They
are required to
complete any course
of 3 credits (NOT
within the major
requirements
including core
courses and
electives) to replace
the exempted credits.
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MA1201/ Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/ 3 Students may be MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear considered for
Algebra II exemption subject to passing the placement test or recommendation of MA department. They are required to complete any 3 CU course (NOT within the major requirements, including core courses and electives) to replace the exempted credits.
2. Chinese Language Requirement
From 2012 cohort onwards, students are required to satisfy the Chinese Language Requirement as follows:
Students with an HKDSE score below 4 in CHIN1001 University
(i) Chinese, or an HKALE AS Chinese Language
Chinese I*
and Culture score below D
Students with an HKDSE score of 4 or above
in Chinese or an HKALE AS Chinese No requirement
(ii) Language and Culture score D or above, or
those who have successfully completed
CHIN1001 University Chinese I
(iii) Students whose qualifications do not fall
No requirement
within (i) and (ii) above
*The 3 credit units of CHIN1001 University Chinese I will NOT be counted towards the minimum credit units required for graduation and will NOT be included in the calculation of CGPA.
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3. College/School Requirement, if any
Normative 4-year students of the College of Science and Engineering are required to earn 15 CUs and Advanced Standing I students are required to earn 3 CUs in fulfilment of the College requirements.
Course Code Course Title Level Credit Remarks
Units
Normative 4-year Degree
Mathematics (6 credit units)
MA1200 /
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I /
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra B1 3
MA1300
I
MA1201 / Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II /
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra B1 3
II
Computing (3 credit units)
CS1102 / Introduction to Computer Studies / B1 3
CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming
Science (6 credit units)
Choose two from the following three subject areas:
Physics
AP1201 General Physics I B1 3
Chemistry
BCH1100 Chemistry B1 3
Biology
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3
Advanced Standing I (Note 1)
AP1201 General Physics I B1 3 Students with Grade D
or above in HKAL
Physics may apply for
exemption. Other
qualifications may be
considered for
exemption on a case by
case basis. They are
required to complete
any 3 CU course to
replace the exempted
credits.
Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2)
College Requirements waived.
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Major Requirement (57 credit units for Normative 4-year degree students, 57 credit units for Advanced Standing I students, and 54 credit units for Advanced Standing II students)
1. Core Courses
Normative 4-year Degree (33 or 36 or 39 credit units)
Course Code Course Title Level Credit Remarks
Units
AP2191 Electricity and Magnetism B2 3 Students declaring a
second major in BSCAP will be exempted from
taking this course if they
have completed and
passed AP1202 General
Physics II. They are
required to take any 3
CU course to replace the
exempted credits.
AP2212 Measurement and Instrumentation B2 3
AP3202 Modern Physics B3 3
AP3204 Waves and Optics B3 3
AP3205 Electromagnetism B3 3
AP3244 Design Laboratory B3 3
AP3251 Quantum Physics B3 3
AP3272 Introduction to Solid State Physics B3 3 Students declaring a second major in BSCAP will be exempted from taking this course if they have completed and passed AP3172 Electronic Properties of Solids. They are required to take a 3 CU course to replace the exempted credits.
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AP3290 Thermodynamics B3 3 Students declaring a
second major in BSCAP
will be exempted from
taking this course if they
have completed and
passed AP3190
Thermodynamics of
Materials. They are
required to take a 3 CU
course to replace the
exempted credits.
AP4116 Dissertation/ B4 6/ - Students taking
AP4216/ Project/ 3/ AP4216 Project are
AP4217/ Dissertation/ 6/ required to take 3
more credits of
FS4003/ CES Placement Project/ 6/
elective course.
FS4004 Overseas Research Internship Scheme 9*
- FS4003 CES
Placement Project (6
CU) can be used to
replace AP4217
Dissertation (6 CU).
Students taking
FS4003 are required
to take FS4001
simultaneously
offered by the Co-
operative Education
Centre.
*Students who have
completed FS4004
Overseas Research
Internship Scheme can
take 3 CU less elective
to fulfill the major
requirement.
MA2158 Linear Algebra and Calculus B2 3
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Advanced Standing I (Note 1)
(33 or 36 or 39 credit units)
Course Code Course Title Level Credit Remarks
Units
AP2191 Electricity and Magnetism B2 3 Students declaring a second
major in BSCAP will be exempted from taking this
course if they have completed
and passed AP1202 General
Physics II. They are required to
take any 3 CU course to replace
the exempted credits.
AP2212 Measurement and B2 3
Instrumentation
AP3202 Modern Physics B3 3
AP3204 Waves and Optics B3 3
AP3205 Electromagnetism B3 3
AP3244 Design Laboratory B3 3
AP3251 Quantum Physics B3 3
AP3272 Introduction to Solid State B3 3 Students declaring a second Physics major in BSCAP will be exempted from taking this course if they have completed and passed AP3172 Electronic Properties of Solids. They are required to take a 3 CU course to replace the exempted credits.
AP3290 Thermodynamics B3 3 Students declaring a second major in BSCAP will be exempted from taking this course if they have completed and passed AP3190 Thermodynamics of Materials. They are required to take a 3 CU course to replace the exempted credits.
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Course Code Course Title Level Credit Remarks
Units
AP4116/ Dissertation/ B4 6/ - Students taking AP4216
AP4216/ Project/ 3/ Project are required to take 3
AP4217/ Dissertation/
6/ more credits of elective course.
FS4003/ CES Placement Project/
6/
FS4004 Overseas Research Internship 9* - FS4003 CES Placement
Scheme
Project (6 CU) can be used to
replace AP4217 Dissertation
(6 CU). Students taking
FS4003 are required to take
FS4001 simultaneously
offered by the Co-operative
Education Centre.
*Students who completed
FS4004 Overseas Research
Internship Scheme can take 3
CU less elective to fulfill the
major requirement.
MA2158 Linear Algebra and B2 3
Calculus
Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2)
(30 or 33 or 36 credit units)
Course Code Course Title Level Credit Remarks
Units
AP2191 Electricity and Magnetism B2 3 Students declaring a second major in BSCAP will be exempted from taking this course if they have completed and passed AP1202 General Physics II. They are required to take any 3 CU course to replace the exempted credits.
AP3202 Modern Physics B3 3
AP3204 Waves and Optics B3 3
AP3205 Electromagnetism B3 3
AP3244 Design Laboratory B3 3
AP3251 Quantum Physics B3 3 22
AP3272 Introduction to Solid State B3 3 Students declaring a second major
Physics in BSCAP will be exempted from
taking this course if they have
completed and passed AP3172
Electronic Properties of Solids.
They are required to take a 3 CU
course to replace the exempted
credits.
AP3290 Thermodynamics B3 3 Students declaring a second major
in BSCAP will be exempted from
taking this course if they have
completed and passed AP3190
Thermodynamics of Materials.
They are required to take a 3 CU
course to replace the exempted
credits.
AP4116/ Dissertation/ B4 6/ - Students taking AP4216 Project
AP4216/ Project/ 3/ are required to take 3 more credits
AP4217/ Dissertation/ 6/ of elective course.
FS4003/ CES Placement Project/ 6/ - FS4003 CES Placement Project
FS4004 Overseas Research Internship 9*
(6 CU) can be used to replace Scheme
AP4217 Dissertation (6 CU).
Students taking FS4003 are also
required to take FS4001
simultaneouslybytheCo-
operative Education Centre.
*Students who completed FS4004
Overseas Research Internship
Scheme can take 3 CU elective
lesstofulfillthemajor
requirement.
MA2158 Linear Algebra and Calculus B2 3
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2. Electives
Students should acquire a minimum of 18 or 21 or 24 units from the following elective courses.
Course Code Course Title Level Units Remarks
Worth
AP3114# Computational Methods B3 3
for Physicists and
Materials Engineers
AP3171 Materials Characterization B3 3
Techniques
AP3206 Nuclear Radiation and B3 3
Detection
AP3240 Biological Physics B3 3
AP3242 Directed Studies in B3 3
Physics/Materials
Engineering
AP4121 Thin Film Technology and B4 3
Nanocrystalline Coatings
AP4127 Smart Sensors: From B4 3
Engineering to
Applications
AP4172 Simulation and Modelling B4 3
in Multidisciplinary
Sciences
AP4230 Radiation Safety B4 3
AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics B4 3
AP4254 Fundamentals of Laser B4 3
Optics
AP4255 Optoelectronic Devices B4 3
and Systems
AP4265 Semiconductor Physics and B4 3
Devices
AP4271 Environmental Radiation B4 3
AP4272 Environmental Radiation B4 3
Measurements
AP4273 Special Topics in Physics B4 3
AP4274 Radiation Biophysics B4 3
AP4275 Radiological Physics and B4 3
Dosimetry
AP4280 Advanced Optics B4 3
Laboratory 24
Course Code Course Title Level Units Remarks
Worth
AP4282 Physical Optics B4 3
AP4283 Medical Physics I B4 3
AP4284 Medical Physics II B4 3 #Availability Subject to Approval
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Streamings
1. Photonics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics
15 credits from the below list:
AP3242 Directed Studies in Physics/ Materials Engineering (3 credit units) AP4127 Smart Sensors: From Engineering to Applications (3 credit units)
AP4216 Project (Photonics related) (3 credit units) AP4217 Dissertation (Photonics related) (6 credit units) AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics (3 credit units) AP4254 Fundamentals of Laser Optics (3 credit units) AP4255 Optoelectronic Devices and Systems (3 credit units)
AP4273 Special Topics in Physics (if related to Photonics) (3 credit units) AP4280 Advanced Optics Laboratory (3 credit units) AP4282 Physical Optics (3 credit units) FS4002* Industrial Attachment Scheme (Photonics related) (3 credit units)
* FS4002 Industrial Attachment Scheme is an internship training offered by the Co-operative Education Centre of the College of Science and Engineering. It will be counted as a free elective course.
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2. Nuclear Environmental Physics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics
15 credits from the below list:
(Courses in the Applied Physics major)
AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and Measurements (3 credit units)
AP3242 Directed Studies in Physics/ Materials Engineering (3 credit units)
AP4127 Smart Sensors: From Engineering to Applications (3 credit units)
AP4216 Project (Nuclear Environmental Physics related) (3 credit units)
AP4217 Dissertation (Nuclear Environmental Physics related) (6 credit units)
AP4230 Radiation Safety (3 credit units)
AP4271 Environmental Radiation (3 credit units)
AP4272 Environmental Radiation Measurements (3 credit units)
AP4273 Special Topics in Physics (if related to Nuclear Environmental Physics) (3 credit units)
AP4274 Radiation Biophysics (3 credit units)
(Course not in the Applied Physics major, and students can take this course as a free elective course):
AP4231 Nuclear Reactor Physics (3 credit units)
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3. Materials Physics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics
15 credits from the below list:
AP3171 Materials Characterization Techniques (3 credit units) AP4120 Microelectronic Materials and Processing (3 credit units)
AP4121 Thin Film Technology and Nanocrystalline Coatings (3 credit units) AP4127 Smart Sensors: From Engineering to Applications (3 credit units)
AP4216 Project (Materials Physics related) (3 credit units) AP4217 Dissertation (Materials Physics related) (6 credit units) AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics (3 credit units) AP4265 Semiconductor Physics and Devices (3 credit units)
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4. Biomedical Physics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics
15 credits from the below list:
(Courses in the Applied Physics major)
AP3206 Nuclear Radiation and Detection (3 credit units) AP3240 Biological Physics (3 credit units) AP3242 Directed Studies in Physics/ Materials Engineering (3 credit units) AP4127 Smart Sensors: From Engineering to Applications (3 credit units) AP4216 Project (Biomedical Physics related) (3 credit units) AP4217 Dissertation (Biomedical Physics related) (6 credit units) AP4273 Special Topics in Physics (if related to Biomedical Physics)
(3 credit units) AP4274 Radiation Biophysics (3 credit units)
AP4275 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry (3 credit units) AP4283 Medical Physics I (3 credit units) AP4284 Medical Physics II (3 credit units)
(Courses not in the Applied Physics major, and students can take these courses as free elective courses):
AP4232 Radiotherapy Physics (3 credit units) AP4233 Imaging Physics (3 credit units)
5. General (no streaming) Students can opt to become a generalist, i.e., students do not specialize in any one of the above streams.
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Pre-requisites and Precursors Please refer to
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ug/201415/catalogue/catalogue_UC.htm?page=B/B_cou
rse_AP.htm for more updated information. Prerequisites are requirements that must be
fulfilled before a student is able to register in a particular course.
Precursors to courses are not requirements, but students are advised to complete precursors before taking such courses if possible.
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Recommended Study Plan
A suggested course schedule for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics students Advanced Standing I and II students can consider adopting the following study plan with appropriate adjustment.
Year 2
Sem A (credit unit) Sem B (credit unit)
AP2212 Measurement and
Instrumentation (3)
AP3202 Modern Physics (3)
MA2158 Linear Algebra and
Calculus (3)
AP3204 Waves and Optics (3)
AP2191 Electricity and
Magnetism (3)
Gateway English (3) Gateway English (3)
Gateway Education course (3) Gateway Education course (3)
Sub-total = 15 units Sub-total = 12 units
Year 2 Total = 27 units Year 3
Sem A (credit unit) Sem B (credit unit)
AP3251 Quantum Physics (3) AP3205 Electromagnetism (3)
AP3290 Thermodynamics (3) AP3244 Design Laboratory (3)
Chinese Civilisation – History and
Philosophy (3)
AP3272 Introduction to Solid State
Physics (3)
Gateway Education course (6) Electives (3)
Sub-total = 15 units Sub-total = 12 units
Year 3 Total = 27 units
Year 4
Sem A (credit unit) Sem B (credit unit)
AP4216/
AP4217
Project/
Dissertation (3)
AP4217 Dissertation (3)
Electives (12) Electives (9 or 12)
Sub-total = 15 units Sub-total = 12 units
Year 4 Total = 27 units
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Brief Course Description
AP1201 General Physics I
Mechanics. Heat and gases. Waves. Optics.
AP2191 Electricity and Magnetism
Electric charge. Electric fields. Gauss’ law. Electric potential.
Capacitance. Current and resistance. Circuits. Magnetic fields.
Magnetic fields due to current. Induction and inductance.
Magnetism and matter. Waves and optics.
AP2212 Measurement and Instrumentation
Introduction to instrumentation. Measurement principles and basic
instruments. Case studies of measurements.
AP3114 Computational Methods for Physicists and Materials Engineers
Typical problems in Physics and Materials Engineering. MATLAB,
or equivalent, as a Programmable Calculator. Flow control. User-
Defined Dunctions. Uniformly Distributed Random Numbers
(optional). The Normal Distribution (optional). The Bisection
method. The Newton-Raphson method. Statistical description and
analysis of data. Fourier Analysis. Solving differential equations (an
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AP3171 Materials Characterization Techniques
General classification analytical techniques and major limitations,
guidance for their choice. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM),
environmental SEM, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS),
wave dispersive spectroscopy (WDS) cathodoluminescence (CL).
Crystallography and diffraction, real and reciprocal space.
Transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), bright and dark field
imaging, high resolution TEM (HRTEM), selected area diffraction
(SAD). Analytical techniques associated with TEM. Electron
energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Energy dispersive x-ray
spectroscopy integrated (EDS) in TEM. Auger electron
spectroscopy (AES), scanning Auger spectroscopy (SAM), X-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet photoelectron
spectroscopy (UPS). Mass spectrometry, secondary ion mass
spectrometry (SIMS). Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy
(RBS), elastic recoil detection analysis (ERDA), proton induced X-
ray emission (PIXE). Surface profiling, scanning probe
microscopy (SPM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning
tunnelling microscopy (STM).
AP3202 Modern Physics
Special relativity. Concepts of general relativity. Particle property of waves. Wave property of particles. Atomic structure. X-rays. Nuclear structure. Introduction to elementary particles.
AP3204 Waves and Optics
Vibrations. Wave models. Wave behaviours. Wave transmission. Sound waves. Light wave basic. Light wave interference and diffraction. Geometrical optic. Optical instrument.
AP3205 Electromagnetism
Vector analysis. Electrostatics. Special techniques. Electric fields in matter. Magnetostatics. Magnetic fields in matter. Electrodynamics. Conservation laws. Electromagnetic waves. Electrodynamics and relativity.
AP3206 Nuclear Radiation and Detection
Basic concepts of nuclear physics. Nuclear decay. Interactions of radiation with matter. Radiation detection systems
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AP3240 Biological Physics
Concepts of biological physics. DNA and the exploration of the
DNA double helix structure using X-Ray diffraction. From DNA to
amino acids and protein folding. Physics of diffusion and its
application inside the cell. Self-assembly of lipid bilayer. Cellular
mechanics, motor proteins and actin filaments. Photosynthesis and
Photoreceptor. Brief instruction of cell development and the physical
and mathematical model of pattern formation of animations.
Molecular dynamics simulations of lipid membrane and proteins.
AP3242 Directed Studies in Physics/Materials Engineering
The course has no specific syllabus. An academic staff member can direct student(s) to attend a particular workshop or course, participate in a study tour, conduct fieldwork, library search or a small research project, or assist in a bigger project, etc. in Physics or Materials Engineering. A student can also approach an academic staff member to carry out directed studies.
AP3244 Design Laboratory
Physics measurement and investigation.
AP3251 Quantum Physics
Interaction of light with matter. Planck postulate and photon. Wave-
particle duality of matter. Localized wave, uncertainty principle and
its applications, macroscopic quantum phenomena. The
superposition principle of states, physical variables as operators and
the Schrödinger equation, completeness and onthonormality, steady-
state Schrödinger equation, Eigenvalue problem. Probability flux
density, free particle, and infinite quantum well. Potential step and
finite quantum well. Calculation of finite quantum well. Particle
scattering. Applications of simple 1D models. Harmonic oscillator
and vibrational spectroscopy. Angular momentum, the orbital and
magnetic quantum numbers. Hydrogen atom, ground state. Angular
momentum and excited states of H-atom, space quantization,
Zeeman effect, Stern-Gerlach experiment and spin-orbit interaction.
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AP3272 Introduction to Solid State Physics
Crystal structure. Lattice vibration. Fermi electron gas. Energy band in solids. Semiconductors. Dielectric properties of solid. Magnetic properties of solids. Superconductivity.
AP3290 Thermodynamics
Introduction and the 1st
laws of thermodynamics. The 2nd
law of thermodynamics and heat engines. Property relationships. Equilibrium. Statistical thermodynamics.
AP4116 Dissertation
The dissertation presents the students with an opportunity to
demonstrate initiative and innovative abilities and to develop
organizing and planning skills, together with skills involving
documentation and presentations. Dissertation may relate to specific
areas of the major, but designs that integrate major elements are
strongly encouraged. Students will be expected to select a research
project and to investigate an area to substantial depth, in a way that
encourages application and integration of the knowledge gained
through the course. The project will allow the students to build self-
confidence, demonstrate independence, and develop a professional
approach to solving problems in practice.
AP4121 Thin Film Technology and Nanocrystalline Coatings
Definition of thin films. Environment and molecular and plasma processes in thin film deposition. Cold and thermal plasma. Requirement for substrate, substrate cleaning. Formation of thin films. Properties of thin films. Mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and optical properties of thin films. Thermal evaporation. Laser ablation, synthesis of nanomaterials. Electrical discharges used in thin film deposition. Practical electric discharge configuration for deposition of thin films, direct current electric discharges, radio-frequency discharges, microwave discharges, electron cyclotron resonance plasma, matching units, floating potential, bias potential, plasma potential, effective bias, self-bias. Physical deposition techniques. Chemical vapor deposition techniques (CVD). Other processing technologies.
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AP4127 Smart Sensors: From Engineering to Applications
The science of measurement. Performance characteristics. Measurement uncertainty. Design and implementation of instruments and sensors. Calibration of sensors and instruments.
AP4172 Simulation and Modelling in Multidisciplinary Sciences
Advances in computational methods and tools. Numerical optimization methods. Molecular dynamics simulation. Monte Carlo methods. Project.
AP4216 Project
Projects may relate to specific areas of the course, but designs that integrate course elements are strongly encouraged. In practice, projects related to the final year applications and core areas inherently possess this feature and are therefore favoured. A comprehensive list of possible projects will be made available for selection by students.
AP4217 Dissertation
This is an extension of AP4216 Project. Students will work to a greater depth on the same project that he/she has already selected in AP4216 Project.
AP4230 Radiation Safety
Radiation activity and doses. Radiation protection. Ionizing radiation in the environment. Fallouts from nuclear reactors.
AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics
Light-matter interaction, constitutive relationships, Lorentz oscillator model. Photonic crystals. Metamaterials. Full-wave simulations.
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AP4254 Fundamentals of Laser Optics
Review the EM theory of light, specifications of light, Maxwell
equations, reflection and transmission, polarization, interference and
diffraction, magneto-optic and electro-optic effects. Light sources
and spectra, luminescence, blackbody radiation, hydrogen spectra
and the Bohr model, spectra of emission, absorption and scattering.
Spectra of atoms, molecules and solids, quantum numbers. Laser
operation modes, laser characteristics, applications, safety.
Stimulated emission and population inversion, threshold condition.
Oscillation and resonance cavity, Q-factor and gain, cavity lifetime.
Multiple interference and Fabry-Perot interferometer, the airy
function, chromatic resolving power, Fabry-Perot laser and threshold
gain, stable cavity. Beam modes. Longitudinal and transverse.
Gaussian bean and beam characteristics. Focus spot size and depth.
Diode lasers and its applications, heterojunction design for confinement of injected carriers and light. Three-level and four-level lasers, Ruby laser and Nd:YAG laser, their applications,
transparent power. He-Ne laser, engineering problems, CO2 laser and various designs, applications.
AP4255 Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
Optical fibres. Optical detectors. CCD.
AP4265 Semiconductor Physics and Devices
Review of quantum physics. Semiconductor bandstructure. Semiconductor transport properties. P-N junctions. Device applications of p-n junctions. Bipolar junction transistor. Metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET). Junction field effect transistors (JFET). Integrated circuits.
AP4271 Environmental Radiation
Units and terminology used in radiation. Common radiations. Biological effects of radiation. Radiation protection and recommended radiation limits. Natural radiation. Radon properties. Radon measurements. Radon dosimetry.
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AP4272 Environmental Radiation Measurements
Basic data-analysis methods for experiments in environmental radiation. Detection limits and minimum detection activity. Experimental techniques in environmental radiation, with focus on measurements of concentrations of radon gas and progeny. Experiments and mini-projects.
AP4273 Special Topics in Physics
To be specified once the topic is fixed.
AP4274 Radiation Biophysics
Basic radiation biophysics. Effects of ionizing radiation on the human body. Cell survival curve theory. Basic radiotherapy physics.
AP4275 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry
Atomic and nuclear structure. Origin and properties of radiations. Basic radiation biophysics. Applications of radiation. Quantities and units of ionizing radiations. Interaction of radiation with matter. Radiation dosimetry and measurement methods. Absolute dose measurement. Relative dose measurement.
AP4280 Advanced Optics Laboratory
Four mini-projects will be chosen in 6 broad areas of study: principles of applied optics, liquid crystals and diffractive optics, optical fiber applications, interferometric techniques, CW and pulsed lasers, characterization of materials.
AP4282 Physical Optics
Review of optical phenomena. Propagation of light. Optical properties of solids. Polarized light. Reflection and refraction. Interference. Fourier analysis. Coherence. Diffraction and Gaussian Beams. Introduction to photonics and nano-optics. Selected applications of modern physical optics.
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AP4283 Medical Physics I
Concept of medical physics. Dynamic, static and frictional forces
acting on and in human body. Physical property of human skeleton.
Concept of thermometry and thermography together with their
clinical applications. Energy consumption in human body. Physics of
the lungs and breathing. Sound and its applications in medicine. The
theory of ultrasound and its applications as diagnostic tool. The
mechanism of phonation. Anatomy of ear including outer ear, middle
ear and inner ear, to the sensitivity of the ear. Problems of hearing
disability and the theory of hearing aids. Applications of visible light
in medicine, infrared and ultraviolet light in medicine, laser in
medicine, applications of microscopes in medicine, and instruments
used in ophthalmology. Anatomy of eye, function of eye, mechanism
of vision, defective vision and its correction, color vision and
chromatic aberration. Physics, application and harm of diagnostic X-
Rays.
AP4284 Medical Physics II
Physics of the cardiovascular system. The nervous system and its
physiological function. Electrical signals from muscles
(electromyogram – EMG), heart (electrocardiogram – ECG), brain
(electroencephalogram – EEG), and eye (electroretinogram and
electrooculogram). Biopotentials or electric properties measurement.
Magnetic signals from heart and brain. Applications of electricity in
medicine in aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Electricity-related
medical application.
BCH1100 Chemistry
Atoms, Ions, and Molecules. Periodic table. Electronic structure of Atom. Chemical bonding. Stoichiometry. States of matters. Chemical kinetics and equilibrium. Thermochemistry. Acids and bases. Oxidation and reduction. Nuclear chemistry. Inorganic and organic chemistry. Biological chemistry.
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology
Microbiology of microorganism. Chemistry of life. DNA and biotechnology. Biology of cells. Evolution and biodiversity. Evolution and biodiversity. Plant Evolution and Diversity. Anima physiology. A brave new world.
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CS1102 Introduction to Computer Studies
Logical operations. Binary arithmetic. Basic operations of computer,
data, CPU, memory, bus, IO, peripherals. Programming concepts.
Basic data types. Variables, expressions, and operations. Compound statements and control structures. Functions and parameters.
Operating systems. File system. End-user computing. Databases. Data communication. Internet. Concepts of client-side and server-
side scripting. Digital media, multimedia software tools. Basic computer security, virus, filtering and scanning tools.
CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming
The development of algorithms, program design, programming language, control structures, data types, arrays, functions and parameters, composite data types, structured decomposition, programming style, program testing, introduction to recursion.
MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I
Polynomials. Mathematical induction. Binomial theorem. Coordinate geometry and conic sections. Basic trigonometry. Functions and inverses. Limits, continuity and differentiability. Techniques of differentiation, implicit, logarithmic and parametric differentiation. Successive differentiation. Applications of differentiation.
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II
Definite and indefinite integrals. Techniques of integration, integration of rational functions, integration by substitution, integration by parts. Physical and geometric applications of integration. Vectors in R2 and R3. Scalar products, cross products, triple scalar products. Linear (in)dependence. Matrices. Determinants, cofactor expansion. Systems of linear equations,
Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule. Matrix inverses, Gauss-Jordan elimination method. Arithmetic of complex numbers. Polar and Euler forms. De Moivre’s theorem and its applications.
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MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
Polynomials. Mathematical induction. Coordinate geometry and conic sections. Basic trigonometry. Functions and inverses. Limits of sequences and infinite series. Limits, continuity and differentiability of functions. Techniques of differentiation, implicit, logarithmic and parametric differentiation. Successive differentiation.
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II
Basic theorems of differentiation. Applications of differentiation. Definite and indefinite integrals. Techniques of integration, integration by substitution, integration by parts. Improper integrals.
Physical and geometric applications of integration. Vectors in R2 and
R3. Scalar products, cross products, triple scalar products. Linear
(in)dependence. Applications to equations of lines and planes. Matrices. Determinants, cofactor expansion. Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule. Matrix inverses, Gauss-Jordan elimination method. Arithmetic of complex numbers. Polar and Euler forms. De Moivre’s theorem and its applications.
MA2158 Linear Algebra and Calculus
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications in elasticity. First-and second-order ordinary differential equations and applications. Vector calculus. Partial differentiation. Multiple integration. Gradient, divergence and curl. Theorems of Gauss, Stokes and Green. Applications in energy methods, stress and strain transformations, etc. Fourier series.
Detailed Course Description Please refer to
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ug/201415/catalogue/catalogue_UC.htm?page=B/B_co
urse_AP.htm
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