Undergraduate Courses 2023-24
ENVS
Environmental Science
Courses marked with a [C] in the course description are not taught in Chinese but may require students to read materials in Chinese. Students who have difficulty reading materials in Chinese should consult the instructor concerned prior to enrolling in these courses. For undergraduate courses, alternative English reading materials may be provided.
- ENVS 4012Special Topics in Environmental Science1-3 Credit(s)DescriptionThis special topics course will help students to gain a more in-depth knowledge and to have a better understanding on the current research topics concerned in environmental sciences. Typical topics include marine virology, freshwater/terrestrial ecology, energy and sustainability, environmental law, atmospheric modeling, air quality in Hong Kong and Geographic Information System (GIS) and its application. Key concepts are illustrated with real-life examples during field trips and case studies. May be repeated for credits if different topics are taken. For ENVS students in their third and fourth year of study only.
- ENVS 4905Marine Molecular Biology and Ecology3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)LIFS 3130 (prior to 2021-22)DescriptionThis course covers the essential topics on how to apply modern molecular techniques to study the biological and ecological mechanisms of marine organisms and ecosystems. It will provide a comprehensive introduction of different methods, from molecular fingerprinting to next generation high-throughput sequencing, to the studies of –omics and meta-omics. It will cover a broad range of marine organisms, from bacteria and their phages to protists, and from marine invertebrates to vertebrates, and a variety of different habitats/ecosystems, such as coral reef and deep seafloor. For LIFS and ENVS students in their third or fourth year of study only.
- ENVS 4910Independent Study1-3 Credit(s)DescriptionThe course will cover review topics restricted to environmental science. Enrolled students will conduct research project or literature review exercise under the supervision of a faculty member. For ENVS students and visiting interns only. Students may take for credits up to two times. Approval of the course instructor is needed for students to enroll in this course. Subject to approval by the department, students may repeat the course once if a different topic is selected. Graded P or F.
- ENVS 4964Environmental Science Capstone Project Research3 Credit(s)DescriptionIndependent work in an area of environmental science under faculty supervision. The project can be delivered through the format of literature review or research. Oral presentation and project report are required. For ENVS students only. Instructor’s approval is required for enrollment in the course.
- ENVS 4974Environmental Science Project Research I3 Credit(s)DescriptionStudents will undertake a research project in an area of environmental science under faculty supervision. This course is the first course of a two-term research project. The research training includes experimental design, data analysis, and oral presentation. For ENVS students only. Instructor’s approval is required for enrollment in the course.
- ENVS 4984Environmental Science Project Research II4 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)ENVS 4974DescriptionContinuation of ENVS 4974. The research training includes experimental design, data analysis, and presentation of research findings (poster presentation and project report). For ENVS students only. Instructor’s approval is required for enrollment in the course.
