Undergraduate Courses 2025-26

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 4012

  Special Topics in Environmental Science

  1-3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This 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.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Appreciate and explore the other environmental science research topics outside the major curriculum
  • 2.
    Understand the principal of classical and cutting edge methods in environmental science
  • 3.
    Apply the concepts and principles of the techniques to self-learning of other environmental science research
  • 4.
    Explain and critically review the research principles underlying environmental science
• ENVS 4910

  Independent Study

  1-3 Credit(s)
  Description

  The 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.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Explain in detail the current and emerging trends in a chosen area of study in environmental science
  • 2.
    Apply independent judgement to critically analyze scientific data to interpret and draw conclusions from a range of experiments and field studies
  • 3.
    Integrate knowledge from a range of fields to effectively communicate key issues from the chosen area of study, both in writing and orally
  • 4.
    Take a personal responsibility for identifying and exploiting the key factors that are conducive to a successful professional life
  • 5.
    Work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
• ENVS 4964

  Environmental Science Capstone Project Research

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  Independent 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.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Understand the current and emerging trends of their studied area in environmental science
  • 2.
    Interpret and critically analyze scientific data, and draw conclusions from experiments and field studies
  • 3.
    Integrate learnt knowledge and effectively communicate related knowledge in written and oral format
  • 4.
    Work independently or collaborate effectively in team work
  • 5.
    Self‐evaluate their own learning process, and develop motivation and skills for lifelong learning
• ENVS 4974

  Environmental Science Project Research I

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  Students 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.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Understand the current and emerging trends of their studied area in environmental science
  • 2.
    Interpret and critically analyze scientific data, and draw conclusions from experiments and field studies
  • 3.
    Integrate learnt knowledge and effectively communicate related knowledge in written format
  • 4.
    Work independently and collaborate effectively in team work
  • 5.
    Self‐evaluate their own learning process, and develop motivation and skills for lifelong learning
• ENVS 4984

  Environmental Science Project Research II

  4 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  ENVS 4974

  Description

  Continuation 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.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Understand the current and emerging trends of their studied area in environmental science
  • 2.
    Interpret and critically analyze scientific data, and draw conclusions from experiments and field studies
  • 3.
    Integrate learnt knowledge and effectively communicate related knowledge in written and oral format
  • 4.
    Work independently and collaborate effectively in team work
  • 5.
    Self‐evaluate their own learning process, and develop motivation and skills for lifelong learning