AEng Handbook 1 - Division of Applied Science and Technology ...

AEng Handbook 1

Contents 

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 3 

2. PROGRAMME GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 5 

Division of Applied Science and Technology ······························································ 5 

Programme Aims ································································································ 5 

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes ································································· 6 

Further Studies and Career Opportunities ································································· 6 

Admission Requirements ······················································································ 7 

Programme Management Team ············································································· 8 

3. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM .......................................... 9 

Structure of the Programme ··················································································· 9 

Programme Curriculum ························································································ 9 

English Language Requirement ············································································ 11 

Study Progression Plan (2012-13) ········································································· 12 

4. COURSES OUTLINES .................................................................................... 13 

Programme-generic Courses ··············································································· 13 

Discipline-specific Courses ·················································································· 14 

Language Courses ···························································································· 15 

General Education Courses ················································································· 16 

5. TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ................................................ 19 

Teaching & Learning ·························································································· 19 

Assessment and Academic Honesty ······································································ 19 

Grade, Grade Point, and Award ············································································ 20 

Maximum Period of Study ··················································································· 21 

6. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................... 23 

Communication Channels ··················································································· 23 

Services, Supports and Scholarships ····································································· 24 

7. STUDENT CHARTER ..................................................................................... 27 

Our Commitment······························································································· 27 

Orienting Yourself for University Life ······································································ 27 

Making Teaching and Learning Effective ································································ 28 

Participating as a University Citizen ······································································· 29 

Making Full Use of Learning Support ····································································· 29 


Looking Ahead for Career Planning ······································································· 30 

Handling Complaints ·························································································· 30 

8. STAFF AND CONTACTS ................................................................................ 32 

Academic Staff ································································································· 32 

Administrative Staff ···························································································· 33 

Location and Opening Hours of General Office ························································ 34 

Enquiries ········································································································· 34 

9. ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................. 35 

Semester A 2012/13 ·························································································· 35 

Semester B 2012/13 ·························································································· 36 


1. Introduction 

This handbook provides you with important information you need for your specific 

programme. You should read it carefully and keep the handbook for reference 

throughout your time at CCCU. 

The Associate Degree programme you have chosen is one of the many high quality 

programmes being offered by the Community College of City University. 

There are four academic units in the College. These are the Division of Business, the 

Division of Applied Science and Technology, the Division of Languages and 

Communication, and the Division of Social Sciences. Together they offer a wide range of 

Associate Degree programmes. 

The following Associate Degree programmes will be offered in the 2012/13 academic 

year: 

Offering Unit Programme 

Division of 

Business 


Applied Science and 

Technology 

Associate of Business Administration 

(Accountancy) 

(China Business Management) 

(Financial Services) 

(International Business Management) 

(General Management) 

(Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management) 

(Human Resources Management) 

(Marketing) 

Associate of Engineering 

Associate of Science in 

Applied Business Statistics 

Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics 

Creative and Interactive Media Production 

Environmental Studies 

Information Systems Development 

Network and Systems Administration 



Languages and 

Communication 


Social Sciences 

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Associate of Arts in 

Applied Chinese Studies 

Applied Japanese Studies 

Bilingual Communication Studies 

Digital Visual Design 

English for Professional Communication 

Communication and Public Relations 

Translation and Interpretation 

Associate of Social Science 

Associate of Social Science in 

Applied Psychology 

Applied Social Studies 

Event Management 

Leisure and Tourism Management 

Public Administration and Management 

Public Relations and Advertising 

Social Work ^ 

^ Offered in both government and non-government funded modes

2. Programme General Information 

Division of Applied Science and Technology 

The Division of Applied Science and Technology (AST, formerly named as Division of 

Computer Studies) had its new beginning in 2004 when the Community College of City 

University (CCCU) was established to offer sub-degree programmes. The vision of the 

Division is “Sustained Excellence in Applied Science and Technology Education in Hong 

Kong” and the mission statements are to 

- Produce competent and responsible graduates for the social-economic 

development of Hong Kong. 

- Maintain close links with applied science and technology sectors for the 

exchange of ideas and transfer of technology. 

- Keep on top of current technological developments for the benefits of our 

students and society. 

The programmes being offered in the Division have stood the test of time, and could be 

distinguished in a number of aspects from others. These include a strong professional core, 

a commitment to the development of application skills with a variety of choices, and a 

willingness to accommodate the needs of students with diversified backgrounds in science, 

arts and commerce. 

In response to community needs, the Division currently offers a number of self-financing 

associate-degree (AD) level programmes in the areas of information technology, aviation 

logistics, environmental studies, statistics, engineering and creative media. They are 

Associate of Science in Information Systems Development (AScISD), Associate of Science in 

Network and Systems Administration (AScNSA), Associate of Science in Airport Operations 

and Aviation Logistics (AScAOAL), Associate of Science in Environmental Studies (AScES), 

Associate of Science in Applied Business Statistics (AScABS), Associate of Engineering 

(AENG), and Associate of Science in Creative and Interactive Media Production (AScCIMP). 

Programme Aims 

The Associate of Engineering programme (AEng) is a generic programme in engineering 

designed to match regional manpower requirements for graduates with broad-based 

engineering skills, provide a foundation for further studies. It is an entry-level programme 

to the field of engineering. It provides a balance of theoretical studies and practical training 

to prepare students for a career in a broad range of engineering industries. 


Programme Intended Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will able to: 

1. Apply mathematical methods and analytical skills, and engineering 

methods and tools, to basic engineering design problems and derive 

solutions; 

2. Produce digital and analogue circuits and software according to system 

specifications and standards; 

3. Examine important ethical, socio-political, cultural and/or economic issues, 

affecting engineering in the local, national, regional and international 

contexts; 

4. Relate major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology to 

engineering; 

5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using English and 

Chinese. 

Further Studies and Career Opportunities 

The programme is designed to facilitate credit transfer or admission with advance standing 

to degree programmes offered by both local and overseas universities. Graduates have 

been accepted by all local universities offering suitable engineering programmes. Recent 

examples include the degree programmes offered by the CityU such as the BEng (Hons) in 

Computer Engineering, BEng (Hons) in Information Engineering, the BEng (Hons) in 

Computer Engineering and the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering offered by the HKUST, 

the BEng (Hons) Information Engineering, BEng (Hons) Computer Science and BEng (Hons) 

Computer Engineering offered by the CUHK. 

In the past few years, the majority of graduates have continued to pursue degree studies in 

local tertiary institutes, overseas universities and off-shore programmes of overseas 

universities in Hong Kong. In 2011, around 74% of graduates had pursed further studies in 

the following local institutions: 

Institution % 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong 14.3 

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 14.2 

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 14.2 

Others (incl Top-up Degree) 57.1 


Survey response rate: 79.2% 

Graduates from this programme will be able to find employment as technical support 

personnel in computer manufacturing, electronics design and servicing, electrical

appliance development and maintenance, software development, Internet services, 

product design, and sales and marketing of technical products. After joining a company, 

graduates may undergo on-the-job training to qualify as technicians or technologists. 

Admission Requirements 

You must satisfy one of the following sets of entrance requirements for admission to the 

Associate of Engineering: 

General 

Requirements 

- Pass in 1 HKAL or 2 AS-level 

subjects in HKALE, which may 

include Use of English and 

Chinese Language and 

Culture 

AND 

- 3 passes in HKCEE; and 

Level 2 / Grade E or above in 

Chinese Language and 

English Language 

English Language 

Requirements 

Satisfy ONE of the following: 

- E in HKALE (AS level) Use of English 

- E in HKALE (AL level) Literature in English 

- E in HKCEE English Language (Syl B) 

- C in HKCEE English Language (Syl A) 

- Level 2 in HKCEE English Language 

- E in GCEAL English Literature 

- E in GCEOL/GCSE English Language 

- Score of 500 in the Test of English as a 

Foreign Language (TOEFL) 

- Score of 5 in the International English 

Language Testing System (IELTS) 

- Pass in Northern Examinations and 

Assessment Board (NEAB) University Test 

in English for Speakers of Other 

Languages 

Chinese Language / Alternative 

Language Requirement 

Satisfy ONE of the following: 

- E in HKALE (AS level) Chinese 

Language and Culture 

- E in HKALE (AL level) Chinese 

Literature 

- E in HKCEE Chinese Language 

- Level 2 in HKCEE Chinese 

Language 

- E in HKCEE – a language subject 

other 

- than Chinese or English 

- C in GCSE/GCEOL – a language 

subject other than Chinese or 

English 

Plus, passes in HKCEE/AS/AL, must include one of the following subjects: Mathematics, 

Additional Mathematics, Mathematics & Statistics, Pure Mathematics and Applied 

Mathematics, or an equivalent. 

The following admission requirement applies to the HKDSE candidates 

Level 2 or above in 5 subjects including Chinese, English and Mathematics. 

Students who do not satisfy the above requirements may be considered based on other 

qualifications attained. These other qualifications may include an academic qualification 

from a local post secondary institution or a professional qualification acceptable to the 

CCCU. 

Qualification attained by study at a local international school, or a non-local high school, 

at Grade 12 or equivalent, are also accepted as satisfying the General Entrance 

Requirements. 


Applicant whose entrance qualification is obtained in a language other than English will 

need an acceptable result in an approved English language qualification such as TOEFL, 

IELTS, or the NEAB University Entrance Test in English. 

Those who do not possess the formal academic qualifications required for admission but 

are aged 23 or above on 1 September in the year of admission, may be granted 

exemption from the College’s entrance requirements provided that they can 

demonstrate to the satisfaction of the aptitude and suitability for the programme on the 

basis of work experience, maturity and academic attainment. 

Programme Management Team 

Programme Leader: Dr. Andrew Layfield 


Tel: 3442 4772 

Office: AC2-6431, Main Campus 

Email: andrew.layfield@cityu.edu.hk 

Member: Dr. Vincent Kwan H Y 

Tel: 3442 9509 


Email: hykwan@cityu.edu.hk 

Mr. Tang K K 

Tel: 3442 4776 


Email: kktang@cityu.edu.hk

3. Programme Structure and Curriculum 

Structure of the Programme 

The normal pattern of study is to spend two academic years on a full-time basis, starting 

in Semester A of Year 1 and finishing at the end of Semester B in Year 2. To be eligible 

for the award of Associate of Engineering, students should accumulate at least 63 credit 

units with the following distribution: 

Credit Units 

Discipline-specific Courses 21 

Elective Courses 3 

Programme-generic Courses 18 

General Education (GE) Courses 15 

English Language Courses 6 

Total: 63 

Programme Curriculum 

The core courses feature an appropriate combination of (1) Electronics and Electrical 

Engineering, (2) Computer and Communications Engineering, (3) Applied Mathematics 

and Statistics, and (4) Language and General Education. 

During the summer, students might have the chance of taking internship in which 

students are placed in a company or organization to gain practical work experience. The 

following tables show the courses to be taken within the programme duration. 

I. Generic Courses: (18 credit units) 

Course Code Course Title Credits 

DCO10106 Introduction to Programming 3 

DCO10111 Basic Calculus and Linear Algebra 3 

DCO10113 Foundation Statistics 3 

DCO10303 Understanding the Network-Centric World 3 

DCO21111 Discrete Mathematics 3 

DCO21119 Ethics in Technology 3 

II. Discipline-specific Courses: (21 credit units) 


DCO10401 Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3 

DCO20105 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 

DCO20112 Electronic Devices and Circuits 3 


DCO20114 Data Communication Theory 3 

DCO21105 Object-Oriented Programming and Design 3 

DCO21112 Mathematical Analysis 3 

DCO21114 Digital Electronics 3 

Elective Courses: (3 credit units) 


DCO20115 Quality Management 3 

DCO21118 Engineering Project Development 3 

DCO21020 Operations Research 3 

III. English Language Courses: (6 credit units) 

For students who have NOT attained satisfactory English level 

(refer to the ‘English Language Requirement’ in next page for more details) 


CGE1000 English for Academic Studies A 3 

CGE2001 English Professional Communication Skills for Technology 3 

For students who have attained satisfactory English level 


CGE1500 English for Academic Studies B 3 

CGE2001 English Professional Communication Skills for Technology 3 

IV. General Education (GE) Courses: (15 credit units) 

Students are required to take 3 credit units of CGE26504 Contemporary China: 

Challenges and Strategies, and at least 3 credits (1 course) from each of the following 

four domains. Out of the 12 credit units taken, 3 credit units must be fulfilled by taking 

a course at level A2 (CGE2xxxx). 


Domain: Arts and Humanities 

CGE12301 Cultural Neighbours – China, Japan and Korea 3 

CGE12401 Cinema: West to East 3 

CGE12402 Appreciation of Western Art 3 

Domain: Science and Technology 

CGE13201 Environment, Technology and Future 3 

CGE13203 Information Technology: Applications and Impacts 3 

CGE23202 Quantitative Reasoning and Applications 3 

Domain: Life Management 

CGE14102 Total Life Planning: Wealth, Wellness & You 3 

CGE14402 Practical Psychology for Everyday Life 3 

CGE24101 Ethics and Society 3 

CGE24402 Understanding Human Communication 3 


Domain: Regional and Global Issues 

CGE25101 Globalization and Business 3 

CGE25401 Understanding Society 3 

CGE26504 Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies (compulsory) 3 

English Language Requirement 

All students of CCCU are required to fulfill the CCCU English Language Requirement (ELR) 

through the CGE courses. All students must take either CGE1000 or CGE1500 depending 

on their current English level attainment. Students who enter their programme of study 

with the following level of English will be required to study CGE1500: 

� a grade ‘D’ or above in HKALE Use of English; 

� a grade ‘D’ or above in HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B) or Level 3 or above in 

HKCEE English Language; 

� an IELTS score of ‘5.5’ or above ; 

� a TOEFL score of ‘550’ or above (paper based) / ‘213’ or above (computer based) / 

‘80’ or above (internet based); 

� Cambridge Proficiency in English at grade ‘C’ or above; or 

� GCSEOL / GCSE English at grade ‘B’ or above. 

Students who do not meet any of the above English standards are required to take 

CGE1000. 

CCCU will also provide sponsorship to those CCCU students who have achieved the 

required level in the following internationally recognized language proficiency tests such 

as IELTS. For the details, please visit http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/cs_ielts_sponsor.htm 


Study Progression Plan (2012-13) 


4. Courses Outlines 

Programme-generic Courses 

DCO10106 Introduction to Programming 

The aim of this course is to introduce students the concepts, techniques, and practical 

skills of problem solving using computer programming. Students of this course will be 

trained to develop computer programs that are applicable in many modern computing 

environments as well as in their subsequent courses and professional development. 

DCO10111 Basic Calculus and Linear Algebra 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the basic concepts and techniques of 

linear algebra and calculus, and at the same time, demonstrate how to apply 

mathematical models and methods to solve problems in business, science, and 

engineering. It also aims to nurture students’ mathematics problem solving abilities 

which facilitates their mastering of subsequent courses. 

DCO10113 Foundation Statistics 

This course helps students understand the basic concepts of descriptive statistics, 

probability distributions, and the ideas of statistical inference. It also develops students’ 

quantitative reasoning skills which can apply to the various disciplines such as 

engineering, business and environmental studies. 

DCO10303 Understanding the Network-Centric World 

This course introduces the basic mechanism of the communication network, helps 

students to setup their own home network, and troubleshoots their broadband 

equipment. It enables students utilizing the network in a smart way and increasing their 

productivity in their disciplines with the latest technology. 

DCO21111 Discrete Mathematics 

The aims of this course are to introduce students the theories and applications of 

discrete mathematics; and simultaneously develop their ability to tackle scientific and 

engineering problems analytically, critically and rigorously which benefit their further 

development and studies. 

DCO21119 Ethics in Technology 

This course aims to examine the obligations, roles and professional conduct of a 

technologist (engineer or applied scientist) in the modern society; stimulate a basic 

awareness of the legal, environmental and socio-economic factors (economic, etc) which 

have a significant impact on and the use of technology; provide the students with an 


ethical decision making process for daily life and the society in which they will be 

expected to work. 

Discipline-specific Courses 

DCO10401 Introduction to Electrical Engineering 

This course aims to provide students with the basic concepts and analytical techniques 

used for solving electronic circuits, and the characteristics of some commonly used 

electronic devices. 

DCO20105 Data Structures and Algorithms 

The aims of this course are to develop students an appreciation of the dependency of 

execution time, bandwidth and memory requirements on the choice of data structures 

and algorithms employed; the ability to reason informally about an algorithm, data 

structure correctness, efficiency and complexity and an aptitude for the intelligent 

selection of algorithms, representations, and for the intelligent use of an object-oriented 

language and its library. 

DCO20112 Electronic Devices and Circuits 

This course aims to provide students with the basic concepts behind the design and 

operation of common semiconductor devices and electronic circuits. The objective is to 

enable students to analyse simple but important applications of these devices in 

electronic circuits. 

DCO20114 Data Communication Theory 

This course aims to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts of data 

communications and technologies. On completion of this course students should be able 

to understand current technological and literature in the field of networking; understand 

the role of internetworking and internetworking components in the organizational 

networking infrastructure; implement networking technologies in organizational 

networks. 

DCO21105 Object-Oriented Programming and Design 

The aims of this course are to provide and enrich students with knowledge, skills and 

practical experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) using C++, or other OOP 

language; to introduce the concepts and techniques of object-oriented design and 

analysis; and to cultivate good programming style and discipline for program 

maintainability and reusability. 

DCO21112 Mathematical Analysis 

The aims of this course are to further develop students’ understanding of linear algebra, 

calculus and ordinary differential equations; provide a solid training to students in 


applying mathematical theories and techniques to solve science, engineering and 

business problems; and to enhance students’ ability to think quantitatively and analyse 

problems critically. 

DCO21114 Digital Electronics 

This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in logic circuit design. Students 

will develop knowledge of number systems and logic devices; theoretical techniques for 

analysing and designing combinational circuits as well as sequential circuits. In addition, 

the terminal characteristics of various logic families will be introduced to enable students 

to appreciate the practical aspects of designing logic circuits. 

DCO20115 Quality Management Elective 

The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the 

approaches and techniques to improve process and product quality. The course 

introduces the Statistical Quality Control in production and the concepts of modern 

reliability in engineering and environmental management. 

DCO21118 Engineering Project Development Elective 

The course aims to provide students with an experience in managing, planning and 

controlling an engineering project. It provides an opportunity to integrate the concepts 

and techniques covered in other courses of the programme. Appropriate quality 

procedures will be applied to the different phases of the development cycle. 

DCO21020 Operations Research Elective 

The aims of this course are to give students an understanding of the principles of 

operations research, and enable students to use the methods and techniques applicable 

to managerial problems of business and logistics industries. 

English Language Courses 

CGE1000 English for Academic Studies A 

Information structures, discourse markers, reading strategies, listening strategies, 

presentation skills (oral and written), presenting and refuting arguments, summary 

writing, intervening in discussion, correction of mispronounced speech sounds, incorrect 

stress. 

CGE1500 English for Academic Studies B 

Information structures, discourse markers, reading strategies, listening strategies, 

presentation skills (oral and written), presenting and refuting arguments, summary 

writing, intervening in discussion, correction of mispronounced speech sounds, incorrect 

stress. 


CGE2001 English Professional Communication Skills for Technology 

Components of communication; nature of communication in organizations; 

organizational culture and barriers to effective communication; professional writing: 

letters, CVs, reports, critical thinking skills citations and references; oral presentation 

skills: tone of voice, intonation, pronunciation, body language. 

General Education Courses 

CGE12301 Cultural Neighbours – China, Japan and Korea 

China, Japan and Korea are the three most influential countries in Asia. The course offers 

a basic and comprehensive introduction to cultural issues in these three countries. 

Students will understand the people, languages, religions, historical backgrounds and 

their mutual influences, the traditional culture and values, the major socio-cultural issues, 

as well as the lifestyles, consumption culture and behaviour of people in these three 

countries. 

CGE12401 Cinema: West to East 

Film watching is not only interesting but can also be intellectually stimulating. This course 

introduces students to certain classic and prototypical films and helps them appreciate 

the different elements, features and styles of film expression. The course also examines 

certain issues such as the historical and technological development of cinema, the film as 

entertainment vs. art debate, and the social and cultural role of cinema in society. 

CGE12402 Appreciation of Western Art 

Art beautifies and enriches our life. The course discusses the basic concepts of art, its 

elements and principles, and the functions and ways of expressions. It also introduces 

students to the different styles of paintings from a historical perspective, ranging from 

Renaissance to impressionism, post-impressionism and post-modernism. Critical issues 

about art (e.g., indigenous arts vs. cultural dominance; arts vs. pornography) are also 

examined. 

CGE13201 Environment, Technology and Future 

Environmental issues are among the most critical problems in the world. The course 

discusses issues of the environment by applying concepts from ecology, chemistry, 

biology, and physics. It also examines recent progress in transportation, information 

technology, material science and architecture and their impact on our lives. Issues 

concerning environmental protection and sustainable development are also discussed. 

CGE13203 Information Technology: Applications and Impacts 

From this course, students learn to apply computer software to manage documents and 

analyse data effectively, to edit multimedia productions, to share information through 

web-applications, and to search for academic information from E-journals and E-library. 


Students also gain an awareness of various social issues related to the use of information 

technologies in modern life. 

CGE23202 Quantitative Reasoning and Applications 

Numbers pervade every aspect of our lives. The course aims to help students identify and 

understand various indexes (such as Hang Seng Index, Consumer Price Index) and their 

application in contemporary society. It also enables students to develop skills in 

interpreting the findings and judging the accuracy in research reports of various 

disciplines. Students also learn to use statistical software to perform simple statistical 

calculations. This course is specifically designed for the students with no statistical 

background. 

CGE14102 Total Life Planning: Wealth, Wellness & You 

This course aims to prepare students to take a balanced approach to life by 

understanding that personal well-being will be better off in the long run with an optimal 

mix of financial, physical and psychological well-being. It prepares students to make 

plans in key areas of life: personal budgeting, buying an apartment, saving for education 

and marriage, retiring comfortably as well as building personal wellness. Basic concepts 

in economics and finance, physical and psychological well-being, and total life planning 

will be discussed. 

CGE14402 Practical Psychology for Everyday Life 

Psychology offers insights and strategies for dealing with everyday life. This course aims 

at enhancing students’ self-awareness of his / her behaviour patterns, particularly when 

interacting with others. Students learn how to understand themselves, how to achieve 

effective communication with others, how to build up and maintain personal and 

intimate relationships, how to develop a good mental health and manage a healthy 

lifestyle, and how to be assertive in relating with others to achieve win-win relationships. 

CGE24101 Ethics and Society 

We are confronted with ethical issues on a daily basis during social interactions at the 

workplace and school. The course discusses important concepts related to ethics (such as 

morality, nihilism, good and right, benevolence, virtue, duty, utility, and justice) and 

introduces basic ethical perspectives to help students examine moral issues 

systematically. Students will be able to formulate their ethical positions on current real 

life issues in contemporary society. 

CGE24402 Understanding Human Communication 

People can’t NOT communicate. The course explains how an individual’s self may affect 

communication with others and discusses how interpersonal conflicts may arise due to 

gender or cultural differences or organizational issues. The emergence of Internet 

technology and the social media, their effects on communication among people and 

social groups, and the social and ethical issues involved are discussed. 


CGE25101 Globalization and Business 

Nowadays, players must keep the global economies in mind when they operate their 

business. The course examines the different forces of globalization, and their 

transformations towards global convergence. The role of global communication and ecommerce, 

global logistics, global mobility of talents, globalization of the marketplace, 

and how globalization may lead to income redistribution and social disruption are 

discussed. 

CGE25401 Understanding Society 

No man is an island; we all live in society. The course helps students to examine how 

cultural, economic, political and technology forces shape society. Some particular 

phenomena such as how McDonald’s and Disney transform society, migration and its 

effects on the family, social inequality and the idea of M-form society, technology and 

globalization, and the rise of citizen movement are examined. 

CGE26504 Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies 

This course aims to help students develop a basic understanding of the social, economic 

and political structures of contemporary China and a critical awareness of some major 

contemporary issues such as economic inequality, one child policy and the aging 

population, moral crisis, environmental problems and international relations. Students 

will learn how China copes with these challenges and the impacts of its strategies on the 

country and the world. This course is delivered in Cantonese. 

The latest syllabus and learning outcome for individual course can be accessed from the 

following websites: 

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/catalogue/AD_CCCU/catalogue_prog.htm 


5. Teaching, Learning and Assessment 

Teaching & Learning 

An ultimate goal for teaching and learning is to cultivate the capability of students as 

independent learners so they will be able to learn during their future studies and career. 

Education discourses indicate that the deep approach student learning is most desirable 

as it involves students in the “transformation and restructuring of their knowledge to 

enable them to understand and interpret the materials and to view it from more than 

one perspective” (Chalmers and Fuller 1996:7). Although the traditional teaching pattern 

with a mixture of lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions are used for delivery of 

courses, guided discussions, case studies, peer group learning, critique and self-reflection 

activities will be incorporated in teaching the courses as seen appropriate by the 

instructors. 

All programmes offered by CCCU adopt the Outcome-Based Teaching and Learning 

(OBTL) approaches. As a programme emphasizing operations students not only are 

expected to acquire the necessary knowledge for different relevant operations, learning 

how to analyse different situations and come up with reasonable decisions and practices 

are also essential. To nurture a work attitude that is responsible, reliable and 

cooperative always remains as another major goal of the programme. 

With outcome based teaching and learning (OBTL) there is no norm referencing of the 

results of each course. Providing you meet the criteria set by the course examiner for 

achieving a particular grade for a particular piece of assessment, you will receive that 

grade. This means that if all students in a class meet the stated criteria for an ‘A+’ grade 

for the course; they will all get an ‘A+’ grade. 

It is therefore to your mutual advantage to assist each other – not by copying from each 

other (!!!), but by helping your fellow student understand the course materials so that 

they can complete their assignments themselves. This is peer learning and it is 

considered to be one of the most effective learning mechanisms. 

Assessment and Academic Honesty 

Students’ progress is assessed by a combination of formal examinations at specified 

times in the year, together with periodic assessments of coursework, laboratory 

exercises and project work. 

The assessment of students’ performance is an appraisal of the extent to which students 

are attaining or have attained the objectives of the programme. The Assessment Panel 

shall consider students’ performance in all components of the assessment for those 

courses in the programme. 


Please read the ‘Academic Regulations of AD Programme’ from the CCCU website 

(http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/cs_rules_regulation.htm) concerning assessment and note the 

regulations regarding appeals, extenuating circumstances, and application deadline for a 

review of the decision of the Assessment Panel. 

Academic honesty is your responsibility. CCCU advise you that: “You must pursue your 

studies with academic honesty, which is central to the conduct of academic work. You 

are expected to present your own work, give proper acknowledgement of other's work, 

and honestly report findings obtained.” For the source of this quotation and more 

information, please visit: 


http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/rules_acad_honesty_20100726.pdf 

Grade, Grade Point, and Award 

Each course you complete is given a letter grade. From best to worst, the grades are A+, 

A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, and F. Each grade is also converted into a “grade point”. The 

conversion is A+ = 4.3, A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, ….., C- = 1.7, D = 1, F = 0. 

Grade ‘F’ indicates failure in a course and a student failing a course will have to re-take it. 

Students with grade ‘D’ in a course are recommended to re-take it with a hope of 

achieving a better result. After re-taking a grade ‘D’ or ‘F’ course, the new grade will 

replace the original grade. Under the regulations of the University, students can only 

attempt a course for not more than three times and are only allowed to re-take courses 

with grade ‘D’ or below. 

Grade ‘I’ means that the assessment in a particular course is ‘incomplete’ due to 

extenuating circumstances (e.g. sickness) that have prevented a student from completing 

required work or attending an examination. An ‘I’ grade can also be assigned by the 

Assessment Panel at its discretion to allow some students the chance to improve their 

course grades. Where an ‘I’ grade is assigned, the Panel will approve a schedule for the 

completion of work or a supplementary examination. 

In a semester if you have taken m courses, your “Semester Grade Point Average” (SGPA) 

is the average of the grade point of those m courses: 

SGPA = 

m 

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i�1 

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Gi�Ui) 

m 

i�1 

Ui 

where Gi is the grade point of the ith course and 

Ui is the number of credit units of the ith course. 

If you attend classes, complete tests and assignments, it is very unlikely you will fail. 

Students who fail do so because they do not attend classes or attend tests or complete 

assignments. Failure typically occurs for one of the following two reasons:

1. Too much part-time work and/or entertainment. 

2. Personal problems involving family and relationships. If this happens to you, please 

approach us immediately. We can help you make appointments with the University’s personal 

counselors for further assistance. 

After a student has completed all the required courses for the programme a “Cumulative 

Grade Point Average” (CGPA) is calculated, indicating the average GPA of all the courses 

the student has taken (except Pass-and-Fail courses). Suppose the student has taken n 

courses: 

CGPA = 

n 

� ( 

i�1 

� 

Gi�Ui) 

n 

i�1 

Ui 

A student passing all the required courses in the progragmme will be awarded the 

Associate degree by the University provided that his/her CGPA is ‘1.7’ or above. It is 

possible for a student with an exceptionally good CGPA to be awarded graduation with 

“Credit” or with “Distinction”. 

If your CGPA falls below ‘1.7’ in any semester, your academic status will be marked as 

“Academic Warning” or “Probation”, depending on how low your CGPA is. An Academic 

Advisor will then be appointed to discuss with you the reason for your poor performance 

and to give you advice. Students on Probation must contact their Programme Leader for 

academic advice as soon as possible after receiving the letter informing them of their 

probation status. 

Students who are unable to get out of “Probation” after two semesters or fail a course 

three times are typically recommended for “Termination”. If your studies are terminated, 

you will not be able to apply for another programme of study at CCCU for a period of one 

year. Alternatively, a letter explaining extenuating circumstances must be sent to the 

Chairman of the CCCU Examination Board, via the Programme Leader, well before the 

Board meeting for consideration. 

Maximum Period of Study 

Students shall complete all programme requirements (i.e. 63 credits) within 4 years, 

inclusive of programme transfer and any periods of leave of absence and suspension of 

studies. Requests for extension of study beyond the maximum study period will not be 

granted. 

Students who cannot complete all programme requirements for graduation within the 

maximum study period will be required to discontinue their studies and is not allowed 

readmission to the same programme. If a student applies for programme transfer 

involving a change of study mode, the new maximum period of study will be calculated 

on a pro-rata basis as determined by CCCU. 


Students who have accumulated several failures, especially repeated failures, will need 

to extend their programme of study beyond two years. They need to be cautious that 

some courses might not be available in future and that they risk not being able to 

complete the programme if they continue to accumulate failures. Also, they will need 

some advice as to when to approach the Programme Leader for advice on completing the 

programme. 


6. Student Development 

Communication Channels 

It is vitally important for students to monitor any communication channel relating to 

academic matters and students activities. The main channels for promulgating 

information to students are – 

1. E-mail provided by CityU/CCCU. 

(Important Note: Please include in your email messages your full name, student ID number, 

programme of study, and, if the matter relates to a particular course, include the course code 

as well. It is difficult and time consuming for a staff member to identify a student if the only 

clue is the email alias. Your inquiry will be dealt with much faster if you provide these details.) 

2. Course announcements page on Blackboard. 

3. Programme announcements page on Blackboard. 

4. Divisional Website (http://www.dco.cityu.edu.hk). 

5. Lectures and classes. 

6. Class Representatives. 

Please check the Email and Blackboard channels regularly. If a staff member is unable to 

hold a lecture or class on a particular day due, for example, to illness, email and 

Blackboard is usually the fastest way of informing students. 

During your programme of study, you may encounter situations where you need advice, 

or you may even wish to complain about a particular situation. In general, if the matter 

relates to your academic studies, the following steps are recommended – 

1. Consult the Course Examiner 

2. Consult the Member(s) of the Programme Management Team 

(or your Academic Advisor) 

3. Consult the Programme Leader 

4. Consult the Head of Division 

5. Consult the VP (Academic) of CCCU 

At each step, if your problem is not dealt with to your satisfaction move to the next step. 

If you prefer to consult a higher authority, it is recommended that you consider either 

the Programme Leader or the Head of Division first. You may also follow the Complaints 

Procedure for CCCU Students and lodge your complaint in accordance with procedures 

promulgated on CCCU’s website at www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu > Current Students > 

Complaints. 

On the other hand, if you need help with a personal matter or problem, your academic 

advisor or members of the programme management team can help by arranging an 

appointment with one of the University’s professional Personal Counselors. 


Services, Supports and Scholarships 

Associate degree students of the Community College of City University can access 

services offered by both the Student Development Services (SDS) and the Career and 

Internship Office (CAIO) of the University. 

SDS of CityU (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds) 

Students are strongly encouraged to make full use of the services offered. These include: 

� The Whole Person Development Scheme. 

� The Student Ambassador Scheme. 

� Seminars and Workshops which contribute to whole person development. 

� Personal Counseling. For students who have personal problems and need advice, the 

Student Development Services provides personal counselling services. Personal counselors 

are trained and experienced people who can provide valuable, practical advices. If you feel you 

need their help, please contact the Student Development Services directly for an appointment 

(Tel. 3442 8090). 

CAIO of CityU (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/caio) 

Students are strongly encouraged to make full use of the services offered. These are 

particularly important. The CAIO send by email a monthly calendar to all students and 

staff informing of the various events scheduled for the following month. These events 

include seminars by specific employers in Hong Kong and job interview training 

workshops. It is very difficult to find this kind of training once you have completed your 

studies, so take full advantage of these opportunities while you are still our students. 

Student Union and Divisional Societies 

Students study at the Kowloon Tong campus can join any of the clubs and societies 

organized under the Student Union of the University. You are also able to participate as 

an officer of the clubs and societies (secretary, president, etc. subject to election). 

Students at the Telford campus can also join the Divisional Societies. 

Student Mentoring Scheme (SMS) 

The SMS aims to help the first-year students to adjust to the university learning 

environment and campus life. Senior students were engaged as their mentors to 

facilitate this process. Financial support for mentoring activities is also available for all 

associate degree students at CCCU. 

CCCU Student Development Services 

To provide for the particular needs of CCCU students, the Community College of City 

University also has its own Student Development Services (CCCU SDS) unit. 


CCCU encourages whole person development by organizing different competitions and 

scholarships/awards for students. Currently, CCCU provides the following scholarships 

and awards on an annual basis: 

Scholarship / Award 

Places 

Available 

Amount 

CCCU Scholarship 36 $6,000 

Entrance Scholarships 6 $6,000 

Academic Improvement Scholarship 16 $6,000 

Scholarship for Further Studies 4 Max. of $100,000 

Overseas Scholarship 4 Max. of $300,000 

Outstanding Student Leader Award 24 $6,000 

Outstanding Competitive Event Award 12 $6,000 

Competitive Event Sponsorship 4 Max. of $30,000 

While the first three scholarships encourage academic achievement, the CCCU 

Scholarship for Further Studies will be provided to CCCU graduates who can gain entry 

to local publicly-funded degree programmes with CGPA 3.3 or above for the past three 

semesters. The CCCU Overseas Scholarship is set up to support graduates (with CGPA 

3.4 or above for the past three semesters) to develop international perspectives through 

undertaking top-up degree programmes overseas. 

The Outstanding Student Leader Award is designed to encourage students to develop 

leadership skills through activities such as: 

� Class representation (class rep) 

� Student mentoring 

� Student ambassadorship 

� Study tours and exchange programmes 

� Student clubs and societies 

� International student leadership 

Please contact the Director of Student Learning (Dr. Andrew Layfield, 

andrew.layfield@cityu.edu.hk) for details on how to participate in these activities. You 

can record the time spent on any of these activities using a “Student Leadership Award 

Scheme Activities Record Book” which is available from the CCCU Office. Your hours will 

be converted into points which are then used to decide the winners of the Outstanding 

Student Leader Award. 

The Outstanding Competitive Event Award is designed to encourage participation in 

open competitive events which may include anything from sports to cultural activities. 

The CCCU External Achievement Competition recognizes and rewards independent 

achievements outside of CityU and CCCU. There are several competition entries in the 

following areas: 


� Open sports competitions 

� Other open competitions 

� Charity events 

� Community services 

� Personal development 

Winners receive a cash prize and their stories are included in the annual Records of 

Student Achievements. Copies of this tribute to our achievers are provided to local 

media and other organizations. 

The Records of Student Achievements includes: 

� Scholarship award winners 

� Students on the Principal’s List 

� Winners of the CCCU External Achievement Competition 

� Former students who have established successful careers 

Students can refer to the CCCU’s Student Development Programme Community website 

on the Blackboard for the full details and regulations. The website will also be used to 

inform all CCCU students about forthcoming events organized under the Student 

Development Programme. If you have any achievements, you are also welcome to 

submit them through this website. 

Divisional Support 

A very important component of the service provision to students is the support provided 

by your home Division. For help with academic matters please feel free to consult any of 

the following: 

� Your Lecturer or Tutor 

� Your Course Examiner 

� Your Academic Advisor 

� Your Programme Leader 

� Your Student Mentors 

Other forms of support include: 

� Divisional Student Affairs Coordinator 

� Programme related internships 

� Study tours and overseas exchange programmes 

� Site visits and seminars 

� Social and sports activities 


7. Student Charter 

Our Commitment 

The Division of Applied Science and Technology (AST) would like to see staff and students 

work together to improve the quality of teaching and learning by focusing on everyone’s 

responsibility to each other. The Charter sets out your rights and obligations as a student 

in the Division. Every possible avenue has been made to enable your study here a fruitful 

and worthwhile experience. 

Orienting Yourself for University Life 

You can expect us to give you the following: 

� A suitable introduction to student life at the CCCU. 

� A handbook and a website containing the rules and standards that apply to your 

programme, with details about the courses you will study, the choices you need to 

make, and our regulations and procedures for assessment, behaviour, discipline, 

and appeals. 

� A calendar for the academic year and your timetable on the Web. 

� Details of tutorials and other learning support arrangements, including who your 

tutors are, what roles they have and how you can contact them. 

� Details of how to do course registration through the Web. 

� A clear statement about the requirements for passing your programme and what 

will happen if you do not pass key assessments. 

� Information about: 

o the Students’ Union or Divisional Societies; 

o our policies on health, safety, and the learning environment; 

o the Student Development Services; and 

o financial matters, including what kinds of support are provided by the Student 

Development Services in case you are in difficulty. 

We expect you to do the following: 

� Get familiar with the information we give you. 

� Follow our rules and procedures. 

� Fill out the Confidential Student Information Sheet including contact telephone 

numbers and address, and return it to the General Office of the Division in due 

course. 

� Actively participate in the activities organised by the CCCU, Divisional societies and 

the Division. 


Making Teaching and Learning Effective 

You can expect us to provide the following: 

� Teaching and learning activities that are up-to-date, well planned and based on 

market need. 

� A range of ways to encourage and assess learning at each level of study. 

� A schedule of assignments for each course with reasonable time for completion. 

� Details of how you will be assessed and the type of feedback you will get. 

� Your assignments marked and returned back to you with feedback from the tutor 

within a reasonable period of time, unless there is a good reason why this cannot be 

done. 

� A suitable learning environment for each type of learning activity. 

� The chance to express your opinion about the programme through group/class 

representatives or by yourself. 

� Regular occasions to discuss your progress and get study advice through tutors and 

lecturers. 

� As much notice as we can if we change the teaching arrangements. 

� A notice on the notice board, Blackboard or through the email if we have to cancel 

or reschedule class. 

� Replacement classes as necessary due to cancelled classes. 

� Information about what is expected in project work, how we will mark it, and what 

formal supervision there will be. 

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An education level which lets you achieve a similar standard to those students doing 

a similar programme in Hong Kong. 

Continuous support for students with special needs from your Year Tutors and/or 

Academic Advisors. 

Concise course materials on the Web. 

A timetable posted on individual lecturer’s door to indicate the consultation hours. 

A detailed description on academic regulations and dishonesty on the CCCU’s 

website (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/cs_rules_regulation.htm). 


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Familiarize yourself with the programme documents and, particularly, the academic 

requirements for graduation. 

Work enthusiastically through your chosen programme of study. 

Attend the scheduled classes and explain the reasons for any time off to your 

tutor/lecturer. 

Hand in coursework on time and tell tutors if you have any problems. 

Do the assignments and laboratory exercises on your own and do not copy from 

your fellow classmates. 

Give us evidence of any circumstances that you think have affected your study. 

Contact the tutor/lecturer concerned during tutorials or consultation hours in case 

you have queries about a subject matter. 


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Keep us informed upon change of contact telephone numbers and/or addresses by 

reporting to the General Office (GO) and the Academic Regulations and Records 

Office (ARRO) as soon as possible. 

Read the notice board in the Division and check your email messages on regular 

basis. 

Browse the websites concerned to obtain up-to-date information on course 

materials on regular basis. 

Give us your opinion on the teaching and learning activities provided. 

Participating as a University Citizen 

You can expect to receive: 

� Information about how students are represented and involved in making decisions 

on University matters through the Student Development Services. There are several 

ways to involve yourself in making decisions in the University and opportunities to 

give your opinions and comments and get a response. 

� The chance to be represented on decision-making boards and groups such as the 

CCCU Academic Board, etc. 


� Participate actively in the nomination and election of Student Representatives. 

� Take advantage of the training opportunities provided and attend relevant meetings 

if you decide to be a Student Representative. 

Making Full Use of Learning Support 

You can expect us to do the following: 

� Make sure that the library has at least one copy of each book and article that 

lecturers recommend in course outlines. 

� Make sure the Computer Laboratories are open at appropriate times. 

� Make sure that any planned changes to learning support and computing facilities 

are advertised. 

� Provide a quiet and virus-free environment in the Computer Laboratories. 


� Respect the rights of other users by keeping quiet, and refrain from eating and 

drinking in each Computer Laboratory. 

� Follow the health and safety procedures and regulations in the laboratories. 

� Return items which you have borrowed when they are due for return. 

� Follow the rules posted in each Computer Laboratory and the instructions of the 

Technical Support Centre (TSC) staff. 


� Take reasonable steps to protect computer/production equipment and not to install 

your own unauthorised software. 

� Report any defects found in computer/production equipment to the TSC staff as 

soon as possible. 

� Refrain from occupying computer/production equipment if you are not using them. 

Looking Ahead for Career Planning 


� Provide up-to-date, accurate and detailed information on what you can do after you 

leave CCCU, including further education, training and job opportunities. 

� Provide career education as part of your study. 

� Arrange for career advisers to answer your questions. 

� Provide job vacancies on the notice board, Blackboard or through the email. 

� Help you practise interviewing skills through sessions arranged by the Division. 


� Visit the CAIO center to seek career information and guidance during the final year 

of your programme of study. 

� Attend training programmes on interviewing skills offered by the CAIO and/or the 

Division. 

� Tell the organizers if you cannot go to activities they have specially arranged for 

you. 

Handling Complaints 

CCCU has its own systems of administration, teaching and learning, academic 

programme development, student affairs and finance, with an independent 

management and academic structure separate from that of City University of Hong Kong. 

All complaints concerning CCCU matters should be addressed direct to CCCU 

management, as there is no mechanism within City University of Hong Kong to deal with 

such matters. 

Current CCCU students or past students who wish to make suggestions for improvements 

or complaints about CCCU matters may do so by following the proper procedures. If you 

wish to do so, you may consult the Complaints Procedure for CCCU Students and lodge 

your complaint in accordance with procedures promulgated on CCCU’s website at 

www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu > Current Students > Complaints. 

We are committed to equal access to facilities, fair practice, respect and courtesy. It is 

our belief that the best way to improve the Division is to improve communication 

between students and staff. If you do have a problem, tell the person concerned. This is 


also a standard you can base on to assess the performance of a lecturer/tutor while 

filling out the various online questionnaire like the Course Evaluation Questionnaire 

(CEQ) and the Teaching and Learning Questionnaire (TLQ). 

If you think there is something wrong with the programme or the course you are 

studying, you should talk first to the staff member directly involved in the matter, that is, 

the course tutor or lecturer teaching the course. If you are not satisfied with his/her 

answer, you should speak to: 

� Course Examiner (for course specific problems) 

� Members of Programme Management Team (for general matters) 

� Programme Leader, or 

� Acting Head of Division 


� Provide the names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of your Year Tutors, 

lecturers, and Programme Leader on the Web. 

� Address the matter in an objective manner. 


� Be objective and brave to speak up. 

� Talk to your Class Representatives to rectify the situation. 

� Communicate with us and make suggestions. 


8. Staff and Contacts 

Academic Staff 

Acting Head 

Tse Ning, Cyril 

MPhil CityU, MEd PolyU, EdD UWA (Aust.), CIFI 

Academic Interests: Cloud Computing, Internet Security, Mobile 

Application, Operation Research, Computer-Aided Learning. 

Principal Lecturers 

Chan Chi-kong, Joseph 

MEng Wisconsin, MSc PhD Indiana, MHKCS, MASA, MNSS 

Academic Interests: Environmental and physiological acoustics, 

Environmental noises, Human factors in aviation. 

Layfield, Andrew Martin 

MSc Leicester, PhD Hull (UK) 

Academic Interests: Computer Aided Assessment, Environmental 

Monitoring. 

Lecturers 

Chang Fong Cheuk-wai, Rose 

MEd PolyU, MBA Surrey (UK), MHKCS, MUPA 

Academic Interests: Human-computer interface, Database 

application, Creative thinking. 

Cheung Ting-on, Lewis 

BSc N. London (UK), MGIS PhD HKU 

Academic Interests: Ecotourism, Nature Conservation, 

Environmental policy and planning, GIS application. 

Kwan Ho-yuet, Vincent 

BEng HKUST, MPhil PhD CUHK 

Academic Interests: Electronics, Digital Communications, Mobile 

Communications and Information Theory. 

Kwong Chung-hang, Timothy 

MPhil PhD CityU, MBGS, MHKWMA, CCNA 

Academic Interests: Database and Data Mining, Networking, 

Waste Management, Logistics. 


Email: cyril.tse @cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-9800 


Email: jc.chan@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-8207 


Email: andrew.layfield@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-4772 


Email: chang.rose@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-7476 


Email: lewis.cheung@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-7688 


Email: hykwan@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-9509 


Email: timothy@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-8501 

Office: AC2-6426 , Main Campus

Lau Ho-lam 

MPhil PhD HKUST 

Academic Interests: Web Application, Multimedia Processing, 

Data Mining, XML. 

Lo King-shuen, Renee 

BBA MPhil CityU 

Academic Interests: Statistical Analysis, Marketing Research, 

Economic Modeling and Optimization, Logistics. 

Ma Wai-kin, Kenny 

MBA Leicester, DBA Newcastle (UK) 

Academic Interests: Multimedia Authoring, Airline Operations 

and Marketing. 

Tang Ka-keung 

BSc HKU, MAcc Curtin (UK), MA CityU 

Academic Interests: Business Information Technology, Project 

Management, Liberal Studies. 

Tsang W H, Nelson 

BSc MPhil CityU, 

Academic Interests: Real-time Database, Mobile Computing, 

Artificial Intelligent, Computer Networking. 

Tsoi Yau-chat, Desmond 

BEng MPhil HKUST, PhD NTU (Singapore) 

Academic Interests: Computer Vision, Image / Video Processing, 

Computer Graphics, Web Technology and Multimedia. 

Administrative Staff 

Executive Officer Lun Kit-ming, Kimmy 

Clerical Officers Chan Pui-ching, Phoebe 

Cheung Wing-leung 

Wong Wai-shan, Tiffany 

Email: hl.lau@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-9252 


Email: renee.lo@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-5780 


Email: dckenny@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-9882 


Email: kktang@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-4776 


Email: nelson.tsang@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-6140 


Email: desmond.tsoi@cityu.edu.hk 

Tel: 3442-8167 



Location and Opening Hours of General Office 

General Office 

Enquiries 


Location Opening hours 

AC2-6436 

Main Campus 

Monday – Friday 

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

1:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Saturday 

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 

For more information about our programmes and the Division, you may contact us, visit our website or 

email us. 

Enquiries (General Office): 3442-8763 Fax: 3442-0519 

Website: http://www.dco.cityu.edu.hk/ Email: dco.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk

9. Academic Calendar 

Semester A 2012/13 

September 2012 

S M T W T F S 

WK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

WK 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

WK 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

WK 4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

30 

October 2012 

S M T W T F S 

WK 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 

WK 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

WK 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

WK 8 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

WK 9 28 29 30 31 

November 2012 

S M T W T F S 

1 

1 2 3 

WK10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

WK11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

WK12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

WK13 25 26 27 28 29 30 

December 2012 

S M T W T F S 

WK14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

1 

6 Aug - 1 Sep Term Break 

Events / Public Holidays 

3 Sep - 1 Dec Semester A 2012/13*Applicable to current 

students in bachelor’s degrees and associate degrees; senior- 

year entrants to bachelor’s degrees; students admitted with 

Advanced Standing II; new intakes and current students in 

postgraduate programmes. 

10 Sep - 8 Dec Semester A 2012/13# Applicable to all new 

intakes admitted to bachelor’s degrees and associate degrees 

in 2012/13 (including HKALE, HKDSE, students admitted 

with Advanced Standing I, and 2011/12 foundation year 

students proceeding to bachelor's degrees). There is no 

revision week for them in Semester A 2012/13. 


1 Day following Mid-Autumn Festival 

2 Day following National Day 

3 Graduation Date 

23 Chung Yeung Festival 

1 Last Day of Teaching* 


3 - 8 Student Revision Period* 

8 Last Day of Teaching# 


9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

30 31 

January 2013 

S M T W T F S 


1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

Semester B 2012/13 

January 2013 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

WK 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

WK 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

WK 3 27 28 29 30 31 

February 2013 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 

WK 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

WK 5 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

WK 6 24 25 26 27 28 

March 2013 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 

WK 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 - 22 Examination Period 

24 Dec 2012 - 12 Jan 2013 Semester Break 

25 Christmas Day 

26 Day following Christmas Day 

1 First day of January 



24 Dec 2012 - 12 Jan 2013 Semester Break 

1 First day of January 

14 Jan - 27 Apr Semester B 2012/13 


11 - 16 Lunar New Year Break 

11 - 13 Lunar New Year Holidays 

15 Graduation Date 

29 Good Friday 

29 Mar - 4 Apr Easter Break 


30 Day following Good Friday

WK 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

WK 9 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

WK10 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

April 2013 

31 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

WK11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

WK12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

WK13 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

May 2013 

28 29 30 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 31 

1 Easter Monday 

4 Ching Ming Festival 

27 Last Day of Teaching 


29 Apr - 4 May Student Revision Period 

1 Labour Day 

6 - 20 Examination Period 

17 Buddha's Birthday 


21 May - 8 Jun Semester Break 

Please refer to the CCCU website for the latest version of the Academic Calendars.

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