2011 - Division of Applied Science and Technology - City University ...
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2. Programme General Information<br />
<strong>Division</strong> <strong>of</strong> Computer Studies<br />
The <strong>Division</strong> <strong>of</strong> Computer Studies (DCO) had its new beginning in 2004 when the<br />
Community College <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>University</strong> (CCCU) was established to <strong>of</strong>fer sub-degree<br />
programmes. The vision <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Division</strong> is “Sustained Excellence in <strong>Applied</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> Education in Hong Kong” <strong>and</strong> the mission statements are to<br />
- Produce competent <strong>and</strong> responsible graduates for the social-economic<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong.<br />
- Maintain close links with applied science <strong>and</strong> technology sectors for the<br />
exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas <strong>and</strong> transfer <strong>of</strong> technology.<br />
- Keep on top <strong>of</strong> current technological developments for the benefits <strong>of</strong> our<br />
students <strong>and</strong> society.<br />
The programmes being <strong>of</strong>fered in the <strong>Division</strong> have stood the test <strong>of</strong> time, <strong>and</strong><br />
could be distinguished in a number <strong>of</strong> aspects from others. These include a strong<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional core, a commitment to the development <strong>of</strong> application skills with a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> choices, <strong>and</strong> a willingness to accommodate the needs <strong>of</strong> students with<br />
diversified backgrounds in science, arts <strong>and</strong> commerce.<br />
In response to community needs, the <strong>Division</strong> currently <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> selffinancing<br />
associate-degree (AD) level programmes in the areas <strong>of</strong> information<br />
technology, aviation logistics, environmental studies, statistics, engineering <strong>and</strong><br />
creative media. They are Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in Information Systems<br />
Development (AScISD), Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in Network <strong>and</strong> Systems<br />
Administration (AScNSA), Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in Airport Operations <strong>and</strong> Aviation<br />
Logistics (AScAOAL), Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in Environmental Studies (AScES),<br />
Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in <strong>Applied</strong> Business Statistics (AScABS), Associate <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering (AENG), <strong>and</strong> Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in Creative <strong>and</strong> Interactive Media<br />
Production (AScCIMP).<br />
Programme Aims<br />
The Associate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in Airport Operations <strong>and</strong> Aviation Logistics (AScAOAL)<br />
programme aims to:<br />
1. Provide basic training for a para-pr<strong>of</strong>essional career in airport operations <strong>and</strong> in<br />
aviation-related logistics industries, by providing them with balanced<br />
theoretical studies <strong>and</strong> practical experience to prepare them for careers in these<br />
industries<br />
AScAOAL H<strong>and</strong>book 5
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