Form 2A
City University of Hong Kong
REVISED on
2 May 2014
wef Sem A 2014/15
Information on a Taught Postgraduate Programme
offered by the Department of Physics and Materials Science
with effect from Semester A 2014/2015
This form is for completion by the Programme Leader. The information provided on this form will be deemed
to be the official record of the details of the Programme. It has multipurpose use: for the University’s database,
for publishing parts of it in various University publications including the Blackboard, and documents for
students and others as necessary.
Please refer to the Explanatory Notes attached to this Form on the various items of information required.
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Part I
Programme Title
(in English) :
(in Chinese) :
Award Title
(in English) :
(in Chinese) :
MSc in Materials Engineering and
Nanotechnology (MScMEN)
材料工程及納米科技理學碩士
MSc in Materials Engineering and
Nanotechnology (MScMEN)
材料工程及納米科技理學碩士
Number of Credit Units Required for the Award: 30
Programme Aims
This programme aims to provide an opportunity for the university graduates in physical
science or engineering to obtain specialized knowledge in materials engineering and
nanotechnology. It also provides an opportunity for applied scientists and engineers in
industry to pursue in-depth studies in various aspects of materials engineering and
nanotechnology.
MScMEN
For cohort 2013/2014
1
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs):
(state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the programme according to
a given standard of performance)
Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
PILO1
Have extensive knowledge of and possess analytical ability in the field of
materials engineering and nanotechnology.
PILO2
Have the ability to apply the knowledge of materials engineering and
nanotechnology to generate creative ethical solutions in the working
environment.
PILO3
Capable of communicating effectively in materials related professions.
PILO4
Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
PILO5
Identify, formulate, solve engineering problems and generate new ideas in
materials engineering and nanotechnology.
PILO6
Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
MScMEN
For cohort 2013/2014
2
Mapping between Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) and CityU Missions
"City University of Hong Kong aspires to be internationally recognized as a leading university in the Asia-Pacific region"
The mission of City University of Hong Kong is to nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in
order to support social and economic advancement.
PILO
1
CityU Missions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
To offer professionally oriented programmes to provide students with quality higher education of
international standing
2
To provide research opportunities to students so that they can contribute to the development of
the community
To enhance the University’s strength through pursuing collaboration in teaching and research
with other institutions of higher education
To encourage staff and students to contribute to community service through strong partnerships
with Government, business, industry, professional and other sectors of the community
MSMEN
For cohort 2013/2014
3
4
5
6
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To create a learning ambience with diverse cultural backgrounds and to enhance students’
acquisition of useful knowledge, communicative skills and analytical abilities through innovative
pedagogy and a holistic learning environment
To anticipate and respond to the needs of industry, commerce and the community by engaging in
applied research, and uses the results of such work to directly benefit Hong Kong and beyond
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Part II Programme of Study
1.
Programme Core Courses: (9 credits)
Course Code
Course Title
AP5301
Instrumental Methods of Analysis and
Laboratory
Nanomaterials
Structure and Deformation of
Materials
AP5302
AP5303
2.
Level
Units
Worth
P5
3
P5
P5
3
3
Remarks (eg College
Accreditation, or
Exemption
requirements, etc.)
Programme Electives: (21 credits)
Course Code
Course Title
AP5265
AP6118
Semiconductor Physics and Devices
Composite Materials – with An
Introduction to Nanocomposites
P5
P6
3
3
AP6120
Microelectronic Materials and
Processing
Thin Film Technology and
Nanocrystalline Coatings
Electroceramics
Electronic Packaging and
Materials
Simulation and Modelling in
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Biomedical Materials: From
Engineering To Clinical
Applications
Topics in Polymer Science
Advanced Technology in
Biomedical Devices
Energy – Materials for Solar and
Fuel Cells
Energy Materials for the Current
Century
Smart and Functional Materials:
Selection and Application
Nanostructures and
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology for Biological
and Medical Applications
Modern Scattering Methods in
Materials Science
Advanced Optics Laboratory
P6
3
P6
3
P6
P6
3
3
P6
3
P6
3
P6
P6
3
3
P6
3
P6
3
P6
3
P6
3
P6
3
P6
3
AP6121
AP6126
AP6171
AP6172
AP6173
AP6174
AP6175
Change AP6176
title →
AP6177
AP6178
AP6179
AP6180
AP6280
MSMEN
For cohort 2013/2014
Level
4
Units
Worth
Remarks (eg College
Accreditation, or
Exemption
requirements, etc.)
Course
Code
Course Title
AP6303
Corrosion and Surface
Engineering
Materials Selection
Failure Analysis and Case Studies
Dissertation
Building Materials
Advanced Research
Special Topics in Materials
Science and Engineering
AP6304
AP6305
AP6306
AP6307
AP6309
AP6714
MSMEN
For cohort 2013/2014
Level
5
P6
P6
P6
P6
P6
P6
P6
Units Remarks (eg College
Worth Accreditation, or
Exemption
requirements, etc.)
3
3
3
6
3
9
3
3. Additional Notes:
Intermediate and other awards:
PgD in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
材料工程及納米科技深造文憑
PgC in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
材料工程及納米科技深造證書
Certificate of Completion/Attendance (for AP courses only)
(24 CUs)
(12 CUs)
(3 CUs)
For the PgD award, students are required to complete the three required courses (9
CUs) and 15 CUs electives to make up the total of 24 CUs.
Entrance requirement: same as MScMEN
For the PgC award, students are required to complete the three required courses (9
CUs) and 3 CUs electives to make up the total of 12 CUs.
Entrance requirement: same as MScMEN
For the Certificate of Completion, students have to complete all coursework, pass all
examinations and with an attendance rate of at least 75% in a course.
Entrance requirement: same as MScMEN
For the Certificate of Attendance, students have to achieve an attendance rate of at least
75% in a course.
Entrance requirement: same as MScMEN
Returned by:
Name:
Extension:
Prof Lawrence C M WU
8668
MSMEN
For cohort 2013/2014
6
Department:
AP
Date:
2 May 2014