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FOR FOUNDATION STUDENTS 2011/2012
1.2 Course Description
ACEP0010 Arts and Culture (3,3,0)
This is a project-based cum experiential course, supplemented by weekly threehour
lectures or workshops. The practicum part, besides three to four visits to
artistic performances followed mostly by post-performance discussions with the
auteurs, consists mainly of an intensive socio-cultural field study project in groups
of three. The projects, led by various district councillors and social workers, focus
on thought-provoking social topics in the urban areas of Hong Kong.
Toward the end of semester, the findings of the 50 or so field projects will be
presented in 6 parallel sessions. These findings, duly critiqued by experts and
fellow students, are to be written up formally. These reports, together with the field
efforts, log entries and the oral presentation, will be counted as part of the final
assessment. Some class hours will be devoted to training the students in field study
techniques and others to expanding on the benefits derived from the practical
undertakings. Some other gatherings will focus on matters related to or arising
from the visits to artistic performances.
The course is intended to be writing-intensive, where learning-through-writing will
be practiced.
BIOL0010 Invitation to Biology (3,3,0)
This course is intended for students who need a broad background in biology. Each
student will learn the major principles and mechanisms in the biological sciences
as background for pursuing BSc degree in Biology.
CHEM0010 Foundation of Chemistry (3,3,0)
This is intended to be the first chemistry course for all Science Majors in the
Foundation programme. It is aimed to provide these students with a solid
understanding of some fundamental concepts and physical principles in chemistry.
The topics discussed include theories of atomic and molecular structures, chemical
bonding, intermolecular forces and states of matter, acid-base chemistry and
functional group chemistry of some organic compounds.
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