Department of Biochemistry
Internet: http://www.bch.cuhk.edu.hk
BIOCHEMISTRY
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2009:a quick-guide
to biochemistry major
undergraduate students
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Department of Biochemistry
Chairman’s Message
Dear students:
A very warm welcome to all of you joining the Biochemistry family. You have just started a
new chapter of your life and I believe we have much to offer you and nurture you becoming a
bachelor with solid scientific training to serve the society.
Obviously, you have made a wise choice to major in Biochemistry. Whether you are a local
or non-local student, we are in the same family and our dream is to aim high and achieve academic
excellence to contribute to our society and humankind as a whole. We are committed to provide the
highest quality of teaching of Biochemistry which enables you to possess, when you graduate,
critical thinking, proactive and responsible attitude, efficient communication skills, a mastery of the
skills of the latest high technology, and a solid background in the basic concepts of biochemistry
with specialized training in a specific field or area of research.
This quick-guide contains information about the curriculum design and course arrangements
in our B.Sc. Program. Do not hesitate to contact our staff in the Department when you have any
queries or problems, we shall try our best to help you. We also welcome your feedbacks and
comment for further improvement. May I wish you a successful academic year to come and your
study in the Department a fruitful and memorable one.
Yours sincerely,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學
P.C. Shaw Ph.D.
Professor
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Table of Contents
Chairman’s Message (p.2)
Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning (p.4-14)
University Required Courses (p.15-20)
Biochemistry Program Requirements (p.21-32)
Academic Counseling and Other Learning
Experiences (p.33-36)
6. Contacts and Staff List (p.37-40)
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2. OUTCOMES BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING
Student
learning
needs
Desired
learning
outcomes
Learning
activities
Feedback
Content
Assessment
Actual
learning
outcomes
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
Department of Biochemistry
• Five elements in curriculum/course design
– Learning outcomes
• Students’ learning needs
• Clearly articulated
– Content
• Support the development of outcomes
• Emphasize on coherence
– Learning activities
• Support the development of outcomes
• Internalized knowledge and higher order thinking
• “Out-of-Classroom” activities
– Assessment
• Assess the development of the entire set of outcomes
• A learning activity itself to support the development of
outcomes
• The assessment of “out-of-classroom” activities
– Feedback for evaluation
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OUR MISSIONS
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3.
To provide quality education on the basic
concepts and mechanism of biochemical
processes, with emphasis on clinical and
biomedical sciences.
To provide training on the
latest biochemical technology and
opportunity of independent research.
To cultivate the ability of critical
thinking, a proactive and responsible
attitude and efficient communication
skills for high competitiveness in further
study and in the job market.
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Expected Learning Outcomes:
Our graduates are able to:
1. Acquire a sense of professionalism
and work independently with good
communication, analytical,
research and technical skills;
2. Develop themselves as good
researcher in life science;
3. Adapt to the changing social and
research environments and to stay
competitive in the job markets and
for further studies.
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2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
Department of Biochemistry
Knowledge Outcomes:
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A broadly-based core covering
biomolecules, molecular biology, cellular
biochemistry, metabolism, bioinformatics,
proteins and enzymes;
Basic principles and methodologies of
recombinant DNA, genetic engineering,
characterization of biomolecules and
study of sub-cellular components;
In depth-understanding of selected
advanced areas, e.g. clinical biochemistry,
immunology, neurosciences,
biotechnology, endocrinology, structural
biology, genomics and proteomics, etc.
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2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
Department of Biochemistry
Skills Outcomes (generic competencies
and transferrable skills):
[1] Communications, oral and writing;
[2] Leadership;
[3] Creativity;
[4] Work independently;
[5] Use of information technology;
[6] Perform quantitative analyses with basic statistics;
[7] Propose innovative ideas;
[8] Analytical skills for problem solving;
[9] Critical thinking.
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2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
Department of Biochemistry
Professional Skills:
[1] Able to do quantitative analyses of
biochemical reactions and sub-cellular
components;
[2] Able to design experiments to test hypothesis;
[3] Write research proposal and report;
[4] Apply knowledge to daily life;
[5] Self learning capability.
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Attitudes/Values Outcomes:
1. Aware of latest developments in
Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology;
2. Recognition on traditional and
current issues in biochemistry;
3. Propose new ideas;
4. Able to adapt changing
environments in the society and
life science research.
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2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
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Teaching Quality Assurance
1. Feedback mechanisms
2. Assessments by Management Teams
to tackle problems
3. Monitoring of Actual Learning
Outcomes
4. Constant review of course contents,
evaluation methods, learning
activities, and arrangement of staff
duties to improve learning
environment
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Teaching Quality Assurance Mechanisms
*Course Evaluation
(term based)
External Examiner’s
Comments
Individual Teachers
Course
Coordinators
Consultation Meeting
*Curriculum Forum or
Focused Group
Discussion
Surveys of Alumni and
Employers on Curriculum
and Learning Outcomes
*Student Engagement
Survey
*Curriculum and
Teaching Assurance
Committee
Executive
Committee and
Board Meeting
Department Head
*Staff-student
Curriculum Retreat (for
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2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
Departmental
Board Meeting &
Executive Committee
Meeting)
•Non-local Student Affairs
•Staff-Student (Ud.g)
Consultation
•Summer Internship
and Research Exchange
Curriculum &
Teaching Quality
Assurance Committee
Alumni Affairs
Committee
•Academic Exchange
•Career Counseling
•Scholarship
•Course Registration
and New Student
Orientation
Technical Staff
Management
Committee
College-based and Faculty–based Counseling Systems
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2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning
Department of Biochemistry
3. UNIVERSITY REQUIRED COURSES
Program of Studies for Biochemistry Majors
 15 units (F.7) or 21 units (F.6) of General
Education courses
 2 units of Physical Education courses
 At least 59-61 units of major Biochemistry
courses
 Remaining units in minor/elective courses; all
students must have earned at least 99 units
(F.7) or 123 units (F.6) to graduate.
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University Required Courses
Department of Biochemistry
University Course Load
 A student shall take no less than 12 units of
courses in any term.
 A student shall take no more than 21 units
of courses in a term.
 Two units of Physical Education in first
year: PHE 1021/1022; PHE1029.
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University Required Courses
Department of Biochemistry
General Education
• Requires 15 Units (F.7) and 21 Units (F.6) of
General Education Courses
• Courses required by the University and those
designed by the College of his/her affiliation
• Science students cannot take certain sciencerelated topics (please refers to your General
Education Selection Guide)
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University Required Courses
Department of Biochemistry
Selection of General Education Courses
College
Chung Chi /
College GE Courses
6 Units
New Asia
United
Shaw
University GE Courses
Total
9 Units (F.7)
15 Units (F.6)
5-6 Units
4-6 Units
9-10 Units (F.7)
15 Units (F.7)
15-16 Units (F.6)
21 Units (F.6)
9-11 Units (F.7)
15-17 Units (F.6)
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University Required Courses
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty Language Requirement
• All F.6 and F.7 entrants will
be required to take and pass
some of the English language
courses and/or Chinese
language courses to fulfill the
faculty language requirement.
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3.
University Required Courses
Department of Biochemistry
Foundation Requirement for
BCH Non-local Students/S6 entrants
1. BIO1005
2. CHM 1070/1870
3. One course from BCH1002,
CHM1280, MAT1320,
PHY1001, STA1310
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University Required Courses
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Department of Biochemistry
4. Biochemistry Program Requirements
at least 99 units to
graduate
General
Education
(>15 units)
Year 1
Core
Courses
Major
Course
(59-61 units)
Year 2
Core
Courses
Year 3
Core
Courses
(4-6 units)
(15 units)
4.
Full-time B. Sc. Program
in Biochemistry
Physical
Education
(2 units)
Major
Elective
Courses
(20 units)
Other
Courses
(>23 units)
(20 units)
Biochemistry Program Requirements
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B.Sc. in Biochemistry Core Courses
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Department of Biochemistry
Frontiers in Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Basic Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences
Research and Communication skills in Life Sciences
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Proteins and Enzymes
Bioenergetics and Metabolism/Lab
Self-Study Modules in Biochemistry
Methods in Biochemistry/Lab
Molecular Biology/Lab
Recombinant DNA Techniques
Selected Topics in Biochemistry
 Guided Study in Biochemistry or
 Supervised Research in Biochemistry
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4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
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Lectures and Tutorials
Laboratories /
Videos/ Presentation
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4. Biochemistry Program Requirements
Department of Biochemistry
Recommended Course Pattern for F.7 entrants
• First Year of Attendance
– 1st term: BCH2030, BIO2120, SCI2000, 2002
– 2nd term: BCH2000, BIO2310/2313
• Second Year of Attendance
– 1st term: BCH 3040, 3080/3680, 3090
– 2nd term: BCH 3030/3630, 4010, 4020/4610
• Third Year of Attendance
– 1st term: BCH 0430, elective courses
– 2nd term: BCH 0440 or 0441, elective courses
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Biochemistry Program Requirements
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Department of Biochemistry
First Year of Attendance
for F.7 entrants
• First Term
BCH 2030
BIO 2120
SCI 2000
SCI 2002
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Research and Communication Skills in Life Sciences
Basic Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences
3 Units
3 Units
1 Unit
2 Units
• Second Term
BCH 2000 Frontiers in Biochemistry
BIO 2310 General and Molecular Genetics
BIO 2313 Genetics Laboratory
2 Units
3 Units
1 Unit
Total 15 Units
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Biochemistry Program Requirements
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Department of Biochemistry
Second Year Of Attendance
core courses for F.7 entrants
First term
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BCH 3040
BCH 3080
BCH 3680
BCH 3090
Proteins and Enzymes
Bioenergetics and Metabolism
Bioenergetics and Metabolsim Lab.
Self-Study Modules in Biochemistry
3 Units
3 Units
2 Units
2 Units
Second term
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BCH 3030
BCH 3630
BCH 4010
BCH 4020
BCH 4610
Methods in Biochemistry
Methods in Biochemistry Lab.
Molecular Biology
Recombinant DNA Techniques
Molecular Biology Lab.
3 Units
2 Units
2 Units
1 Unit
2 Units
Total 20 Units
4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
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Third Year of Attendance
core courses for F.7 entrants
• First term
– BCH 0430
Selected Topic in Biochemistry
2 Units
• Second term
– BCH 0440
or
– BCH 0441
Guided Study in Biochemistry
2 Units
Supervised Research in Biochemistry
4 Units
Total 4-6 Units
4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
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4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
Elective Courses For Major Requirement (20 units)
•Aspects of Neurosciences
•Basic and Applied Immunology
•Clinical Biochemistry
•Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrinology Lab
•Molecular Endocrinology
•Microbial Biotechnology
Plus other elective courses from sister Programs
(Group B and C)
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Students are required to take at least one course accompanied
by laboratory (total of 8 units) from this group.
BCH 4030
Clinical Biochemistry
BCH4830
Clinical Biochem & Endocrinology Lab
BCH 4040/4640 Aspects of Neurosciences / Lab.
BCH 4060/4660 Basic and Applied Immunology / Lab.
BCH 4130
Molecular Endocrinology
MBT 4530
Microbial Biotechnology
4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
Major Elective Courses: Group A
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4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
Major Elective Courses: Group B
Students may also take courses from this group (with or without taking the
accompanied laboratory course)
ENS 3320/3920 Biochemical Toxicology/Lab.
ENS 4250/4252 Environmental Health / Lab.
ENS 4310/4510 Methods in Toxicological
Research / Lab.
FNS 3010/3011 Nutrition and Human
Development / Lab.
FNS 4150/4151 Introduction to Medical
Nutrition Therapy / Lab.
FNS 4160/4161 Nutrition Planning & Food
Policy / Lab.
MBT 4520
Animal Biotechnology
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4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
Major Elective Courses: Group C
Department of Biochemistry
BCH2070 Research Internship
Courses from Biology Department, e.g.
BIO3410 General Microbiology
BIO3630 Animal Physiology
BIO4310 Human Genetics
BIO4330 Bioinformatics and Proteomics
Courses from CMB Program, e.g.
CMB3010 Cell and Molecular Biology Lab I, CMB3020 Cell and
Molecular Biology Lab II,
CMB4001 Protein trafficking, CMB4002 Protein Folding,
CMB4003 Signal Transduction,
CMB4101 Cancer Cell Biology, CMB4102 Stem Cell Biology,
CMB4103 Neuronal Cell Biology,
CMB4201 Genomics, CMB4202Transcriptomics, CMB4203 Metabolomics
MED3090 Principles of Drug Actions
STA3210 Statistical Techniques in Life Sciences
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4.
Biochemistry Program Requirements
To graduate, you
• Must satisfy:
Biochemistry Major courses requirements
Faculty Language requirements
General Education courses
Intensive Program in Putonghua,
Cantonese & English (PCE1001,
PCE1002, PCE1003)
Physical Education courses
Information Technology Proficiency
• Must obtain a grade point average of not lower than 1.5 in
all Major courses coded 2000 or above
• Please refer to Undergraduate Student Handbook 09-10
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5. Academic Counselling
• Year 3 students:
CC / UC Prof Faye Tsang
NA / SC Prof. K.M. Chan
• Year 2 students:
Prof. Edwin Chan
Prof. K.F. Lau
• Year 1 students:
Prof. W.N. Au
Prof. T.F. Chan
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Academic Counselling and Other Learning Experiences
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Other Learning Experiences
Department of Biochemistry
• Ohio University Exchange Program and other
University/College based exchange programs
• Summer research program: participation in
research work within the department.
• DREAM (Dedicated Research Exchange and
Mentorship): participation in research work in foreign
laboratories (e.g. UK, USA).
• Summer Internship: participation in summer jobs
in R and D team of local biotechnology firms (e.g. HK
DNA Chips, CK Life, etc) or Law firm (Patent Law) or
Government Departments (e.g. AFCD).
• Career development workshops: annual event
allows alumni to talk about the trend of job market and
their paths of success in career developments.
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Department of Biochemistry
Dedicated Research Exchange and
Mentorship (DREAM) Program
•
To provide chances for BCH
undergraduates to work in
foreign renowned research
laboratories;
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To enable students to learn
advanced biochemical
techniques;
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To foster and strengthen
collaboration between the CU
Biochemistry Department and
foreign scientists .
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Academic Counseling and Other Learning Experiences
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5. Academic Counseling and Other Learning Experiences
Department of Biochemistry
Extracurricular activities organized by the Biochemistry Society
Extracurricular activities organized by the Biochemistry Society
Biochemistry
Shield
Biochemistry
Shield
New Semester Banquet
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2008 Ocamp 四代同堂
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Contacts and Staff List
Name of Staff
Title
Tel. No
Office
Prof. W.N.S. Au 區詠娥
Associate Professor
31634170
M314B
Prof. H.Y. Chan 陳浩然
Associate Professor
31634021
MMW509B
Prof. K.M. Chan 陳竟明
Associate Professor
31634420
SC184
Prof. T.F. Chan 陳廷峰
Assistant Professor
26096876
SC186
Prof. Z.Y. Chen 陳振宇
Professor
26096382
SC179
Prof. Y.M. Choy 蔡棉
Sr. Research Fellow
26096057
M316B
and Part-time lecturer
Prof. W.P. Fong 方永平
Professor
26096868
M302A
Prof. John W.S. Ho 何永成
Associate Professor
26096114
MMW612A
Prof. Walter K.K. Ho 何國強
Adjunct Professor
26096345
SC185
Prof. S.K. Kong 江紹佳
Professor
26096799
M514B
Prof. K.F. Lau
Assistant Professor
26961106
SC291
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Contacts and Staff List
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Department of Biochemistry
Name of Staff
Prof. S.T. Lee 李秀端
Title
Associate Professor
Tel. No
26096333
Office
SC181
Prof. K.N. Leung 梁國南
Professor
26096802
M312B
Prof. L.K. Leung 梁禮國
Associate Professor
26098137
MMW507C
Dr. H.K. Ngai
魏雄鉅
Instructor
31634359
MMW507B
Prof. C.K. Ngo
敖志祺
Res Asst Professor
26096346
M316A
Prof. P.C. Shaw 邵鵬柱
Chairman and Professor 26961363
SC192A
26096803
M314A
Prof. S.C. Tsang 曾守焯
Adjunct Professor
26096316
SC290
Prof. S.Y. Tsang 曾淑瑩
Assistant Professor
26961020
MMW607
Prof. W.W. Tso 曹宏威
Adjunct Professor
26096387
Prof. K.B. Wong 黃錦波
Professor
26098024
SC289
Prof. K.S. Woo
Research Professor
26961303
1/F, CSLB
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Contacts and Staff List
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Department of Biochemistry
Biochemistry Department
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To contact us, please call: 2609-6359
E-mail : biochemistry@cuhk.edu.hk
Internet: http://www.bch.cuhk.edu.hk
Fax :
2603-7246
Office address: Rm 191, Science Centre
South Block
Contact person: Ms Janny Lee / Iris Leung
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Contacts and Staff List
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