JS2510 Bachelor of Science (Hons) (For 2023/24 Year 1 Students)

Year 1 Study

All students will be admitted on a Faculty basis and exposed to a list of Year 1 Science and Technology Courses as follows so that you can explore your interests before declaring Major Programme.

Year 1 Science and Technology Courses

≫ Year 1 Science and Technology Mandatory Courses ≫ Year 1 Science and Technology Elective Courses*

* Students are required to take 3 out of the 5 Year 1 Science and Technology Elective courses.


Course Selection

Students are required to add 3 out of the following 5 Year 1 Science and Technology Elective courses during the add/drop period in BUniPort by yourselves in semester 2.

For arrangement about registration and withdrawal of other courses, please click here.


Sample Study Schedule in Year 1

Sem 1UnitsSem 2Units
University English I 3 University English II 3
Free Elective Courses 3 University Chinese 3
SCIE1006 Big Data and Smart Technology 3

3 out of the following 5 Year 1 Science and Technology Elective courses:

BIOL1005 Introduction to Biology
CHEM1005 Introduction to Chemistry
COMP1005 Essence of Computing
MATH1025 Understanding Mathematics and Statistics
GEST1005 Introduction to Green Energy and Smart Technology
9
SCIE1007 Molecular Science in Daily Life 3
GE
(Quantitative Reasoning or Values and the Meaning of Life)
3 GE
(Quantitative Reasoning or Values and the Meaning of Life)
3
University Life 0 University Life 0
Total 15   18

 

Mentors

Student will be assigned a staff member as Mentor. Students are required to indicate their preferred mentor department using the Mentor Indication System in September.


Major Application

For students who have attained a 5* in relevant science subjects, they will be guaranteed for admission to the relevant major programme in Year 2.

The criteria for major programme assignment for other students will include the performance in relevant Year 1 Science and Technology Courses, the cGPA attained by the end of Year 1 and interview performance, if applicable.


Major Application Schedule
*Intended major declaration (via BUniPort): 1 - 14 Mar 2024
Major application (via BUniPort): 17 – 21 Jun 2024
Major assignment: on or before 17 Jul 2024

* Students need to declare intended major programme to let us know more about your preferences only. This exercise will not affect your major application.


Minor Programmes

In order to widen students' academic exposure, students can make use of units of electives to pursue a minor programme. Please click here for more details.

Relevant Science Subjects

5* Subjects in HKDSE Guaranteed Admissions into the following Major Programme(s)
Biology Applied Biology
Bioresource and Agricultural Science
Chemistry Analytical and Testing Sciences
Chemistry
Information and Communication Technology Computer Science
Integrated Science, Combined Science Analytical and Testing Sciences
Applied Biology
Bioresource and Agricultural Science
Mathematics Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics Green Energy and Smart Technology

Criteria for Major Programme Assignment

Department
BSc (Hons) Programmes in
Minimum Requirements*
Biology
  • Applied Biology
    • Biotechnology Concentration
    • Environmental Science Concentration
(1) cGPA of 2.4; AND
(2) Grade C+ in BIOL1005 Introduction to Biology
  • Bioresource and Agricultural Science
(1) cGPA of 2.2; AND
(2) Grade C in BIOL1005 Introduction to Biology
Chemistry
  • Analytical and Testing Sciences
  • Chemistry
(1) cGPA of 2.0; AND
(2) Grade C+ in CHEM1005 Introduction to Chemistry
Computer Science
  • Computer Science
(1) cGPA of 2.0; AND
(2) Grade C in COMP1005 Essence of Computing; or
Grade C in COMP1007 Introduction to Python and Its Applications
 
Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Statistics
(1) cGPA of 2.0; AND
(2) Grade C in MATH1025 Understanding Mathematics and Statistics
 
Physics
  • Green Energy and Smart Technology
(1) Grade C in GEST1005 Introduction to Green Energy and Smart Technology#; AND
(2) Grade C in at least two other Year 1 Science and Technology courses (including SCIE1006, SCIE1007, BIOL1005, CHEM1005, COMP1005 and MATH1025)

# For students admitted to Science Year 1 in or before 2022-2023:
Grade C in PHYS1005 Introduction to Green Energy; or
Grade C in GEST1005 Introduction to Green Energy and Smart Technology

*Remarks:
  1. If "DT (Distinction) / S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)" grade instead of “Letter grade” is assigned for the Year 1 Science and Technology courses in sem 2 of 2021-22, students who get “DT” or “S” grade in the relevant Year 1 Science and Technology course will satisfy the minimum grade requirement of the respective major programme.
  2. The minimum requirements may be waived upon approval by the Undergraduate Studies Committee for special case.

SCIE1006 Big Data and Smart Technology

  • adopts an integrated approach to showcase modern technology, including big data analysis, artificial intelligence, and smart technology
  • students will learn through hands-on labs, workshops and case studies to apply appropriate big data analysis, artificial intelligence, and smart technology to solve problems encountered in daily life to promote sustainable development

SCIE1007 Molecular Science in Daily Life

  • adopts an integrated approach, encompassing especially the perspectives from biology and chemistry, for “general science education”
  • basic principles and general concepts to describe life and how life interacts with the natural world will be emphasized

BIOL1005 Introduction to Biology

  • suit the needs of students who need a broad background in biology; and
  • to deliver the main principles and mechanisms in biological sciences for pursuing in-depth studies

CHEM1005 Introduction to Chemistry

  • provide students with fundamental concepts and principles in chemistry; and
  • to demonstrate the diverse and important applications of chemistry in everyday life.

COMP1005 Essence of Computing

  • prepare students with problem solving methodologies and skills using computer;
  • discuss the key components of a computer and the use of computer in our daily life.
  • introduce high level programming methodology and skills.
  • upon completion, students are able to:
    1. describe how a computer works and its importance in our daily life and
    2. write high level programs for solving real world problems.

MATH1025 Understanding Mathematics and Statistics

  • applies concepts of pre-university level mathematics and statistics to solve real-life problems
  • instead of drilling questions, students will learn problem-solving methodologies and hands-on skills to solve problems with computer software

Introduction to Physics

  • provides a modern perspective to physics that focuses on its role in generating fundamental understanding of natural phenomena as well as innovation of new technologies;
  • emphasizes the exercise and development of skills of quantitative reasoning and analysis in the context of daily life experience.

GEST1005 Introduction to Green Energy and Smart Technology

  • introduces basic physics concepts and engineering toolbox for applications in innovative green and smart technologies that empower the sustainable development of energy intensive cities, such as Hong Kong;
  • explores quantitative principles and methodologies underlying, e.g., green energy generation, smart energy storage and distribution, and smart sensor control systems, which are the essential technological prerequisite towards building modern smart and net-zero carbon cities.

Integrated Science Laboratory

  • provide students with basic foundation knowledge in laboratory; and
  • give practical experience in solving real life problems by integrating knowledge from various science perspectives.

Note: No laboratory works is allowed before the student completed the Laboratory Safety training in the first class.