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Course Calender

CUSA1011 Science Summer Course for Secondary School Students - Air Analysis in Changing Climate

Breathing is vital to us. We cannot survive without proper breathing even for a few minutes. Although breathable air seems to be available everywhere, the air that we breathe everyday may contain some harmful contaminants that have various short-term and long-term effects to our health. This course introduces the possible sources of some commonly found indoor and outdoor airborne contaminants (e.g. formaldehyde, particulate matter, sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds) and their health effects, methods for monitoring the levels of these contaminants and the corresponding legislation for control. The course includes two laboratory sessions which allow students to acquire practical experience on measuring airborne contaminants using different types of devices.

 

Organising units:
  • Department of Chemistry, CUHK
  • Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Category:   Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Learning outcomes:   Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
  1. Be knowledgeable about the health impact of air pollutant;
  2. Be aware of various common air pollutants in HK;
  3. Gain the knowledge of measuring air pollutants both by wet chemical and instrumental methods;
  4. Be capable of monitoring air pollutants.
Learning Activities:
  1. Lectures
  2. Lab
Medium of Instruction:   English and Chinese
Assessment:
  1. Short answer test or exam
  2. Essays
  3. Lab reports
Recognition:   A Certificate or letter of completion will be awarded to student upon completion.
Expected applicants:   S4 - S6 students
Organising period:   Summer 2010
Application method:   Submit application form to Science Academy for Young Talent