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Chemistry SAYT1001

Bondings in Organic Compound, and Reactivity and Selectivity of Organic Reactions
有機化合物的鍵合，與有機反應的活性及選擇性

 I S4 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1011

Science Summer Course for Secondary School Students – Air Analysis in Changing Climate
氣候變遷中的空氣分析

 II S4 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1021

Analysis in Modern Chemistry
現代化學分析

 II S5 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1031

The Chemistry and Chemical Analysis of Biomolecules
生物分子的化學與分析

 II S4 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1041

Essential of Organic Chemistry
有機化學精華

 II S4 - S5
Chemistry CUSA1051

STEM Training Course for High School Students
STEM訓練課程

 II S4 - S5
Chemistry CUSA1061

Innovative Chemistry STEM Programme: Introduction to Smart Coating
創意化學STEM課程:智能塗層導論

 II S5 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1061

Innovative Chemistry STEM Programme: Chemistry in Fighting Diseases
創意化學STEM課程:化學抗疫

 II S5 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1061

Innovative Chemistry STEM Programme: Can Chemistry Save the World?
創意化學STEM課程:化學能拯救世界嗎？

 II S5 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1071

How Chemistry Works
化學的真相

 II S1 - S3
Chemistry CUSA1081

Some Amazing Discoveries in Science: Principles behind, their Importance, and their Applications
科學中的一些精彩發現：其背後的原理、重要性及應用

 II S2 - S3
Chemistry CUSA1091

Artistic and Colourful Chemistry
色彩斑斕的化學世界

 II S3 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1101

Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
環境化學入門

 II S5 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1111

Chemistry in Food and Health
食物與健康的化學

 II S1 - S3
Chemistry CUSA1141

Exploring Chemistry in Anime, Comics and Games
在二次元世界中探索化學

 II S5 - S6
Chemistry CUSA1121

Chemistry Basis in Cooking Process
烹飪過程的化學基礎

 II S3 - S5
Life Sciences SAYT1023

Glimpses of the Ocean – Credit-bearing Course on Marine Sciences
海洋科學探索大學學分課程 — 海洋物語

 I S4 - S6
Life Sciences SAYT2003

From Bio-Insights to Technology – Credit-bearing Course on Bionics
仿生學大學學分課程 道法自然

 I S4 - S6
Life Sciences SAYT2013

Glimpses of Modern Biotechnology – Credit-bearing Course on Biotechnology
生物科技大學學分課程 — 現代生物科技初探

 I S4 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA0013

Experiencing Local Ecosystems
生態全接觸

 II S1 - S3
Life Sciences CUSA0023

The Diary of Tai Po River, a Scientific Approach
大埔河的日記 (科學編)

 II S4 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1003

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: An Introduction
分子生物學和生物技術導論

 II S5 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1013

Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences
生物醫學大發現

 II S5 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1013

Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences
生物醫學大發現

 II S1 - S3
Life Sciences CUSA1023

Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical One
生物醫學大發現　實習一

 II S5 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1033

Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical Two
生物醫學大發現　實習二

 II S5 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1043

Life Science in Daily Life
日常生活中的生命科學

 II S2 - S4
Life Sciences CUSA1053

Nutrition Across the Lifespan
生命各階段的營養需求

 II S5 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1073

Increasing Envirnomental Chemicals in Natural Ecosystem
自然生態系中環境化學品的增加

 II S3 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1083

Life on Land: From Underground to Canopy
陸地生命：從地下到樹冠

 II S4 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1093

Amazing Mushrooms: Exploring the Applications in Sustainability Practices
神奇的菇菌：探索在可持續發展中的應用

 II S4 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA1103

Learning Biochemistry through games
透過遊戲學習生物化學

 II S1 - S3
Life Sciences CUSA2013

Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (Senior Class)
生物醫學大發現 (高級班)

 II S5 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA2023

Introduction to Bionics
仿生學淺談

 II S2 - S3
Life Sciences CUSA2033

Glimpses of the Oceans
海洋科學探索課程 – 海洋物語

 II S4 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA2043

An Ocean of Inspiration and Beauty
海洋啟示錄

 II S4 - S6
Life Sciences CUSA3003

Biological Science Student Knowledge Enhancement Course
生命科學學生知識增進課程

 II S4 - S6
Mathematics SAYT1014

Towards Modern Algebra
近世代數初探

 I S4 - S5
Mathematics SAYT1034

Complex Numbers and Analytic Geometry
複數與解析幾何

 I S4 - S5
Mathematics SAYT1054

Mathematical Analysis: An Overture I
數學分析入門(一)

 I S6
Mathematics SAYT1064

Mathematical Analysis: An Overture II
數學分析入門(二)

 I S6
Mathematics SAYT1114

Number Theory and Cryptography
數論與密碼學

 I S4 - S6
Mathematics SAYT1134

Towards Differential Geometry
微分幾何初探

 I S5 - S6
Mathematics SAYT1154

Mathematical Analysis: An Overture
數學分析入門

 I S6
Mathematics SAYT1214

Understanding Non-Euclidean Geometry
非歐幾何賞析

 I S4-S6
Mathematics CUSA0104

Enrichment Mentoring Mathematics I
數學啟導修習I

 II S1 - S3
Mathematics CUSA0114

Enrichment Mentoring Mathematics II
數學啟導修習II

 II S2 - S4
Mathematics CUSA1014

Geometric Perspectives of Complex Numbers
複數的幾何面貌

 II S4 - S6
Mathematics CUSA1024

STEM Training Course for High School Students (Mathematics)
STEM訓練課程 (數學)

 II S4 - S5
Physics SAYT1005

Introduction to University Physics
大學物理入門

 I S5 - S6
Physics CUSA1015

Topics in NSS Physics Elective: Astronomy & Space Science
新高中物理選修部分：「天文學與太空科學」之課題

 II S5 - S6
Physics CUSA1025

Unravel the Mysteries of an Atom
揭開原子的奧秘

 II S4 - S6
Physics CUSA1035

Mysteries in the Atomic World
原子世界的奧秘

 II S4 - S6
Physics CUSA1045

Discovering the Universe
探索宇宙

 II S4 - S6
Physics CUSA1095

Relativity and Particle Physics
相對論與粒子物理學

 II S4 - S6
Physics CUSA1105

Sidewalk Physicists’ Lab
「明辨是非」物理實驗室

 II S1 - S3
Physics CUSA1055

A Brief History of the Universe
宇宙簡史

 II S5 - S6
Physics CUSA1075

Wonderful World of Physics
奇妙的物理世界

 II S2 - S3
Physics CUSA1085

The Space Explorer’s Survival Guide to the Universe
太空探索者的宇宙生存指南

 II S4 - S6
Physics CUSA1145

Astronomical Observation
天文觀測

 II S4 - S6
Statistics and Data Science SAYT1006

Risk Management and Actuarial Science
風險管理與精算學

 I S4-S6
Statistics and Data Science SAYT1016

Unlocking the secrets of randomness: from paradoxes to sport predictive modeling to algorithmic trading
解開未知的秘密：由悖論到運動預測模型到算法交易

 I S4 - S5
Statistics and Data Science CUSA1006

Introduction to Probability and its applications in Statistics
概率論導論及其在統計學中的應用

 II S5-S6
Statistics and Data Science CUSA1016

Statistical Reasoning and Data Exploration
統計推理及數據探索

 II S4 - S6
Statistics and Data Science CUSA1026

Statistical Modelling and Big Data Analysis
統計模型及大數據分析

 II S4-S6
Statistics and Data Science CUSA1056

Space-Time Data Science
時空數據科學

 II S4 - S5
Earth and Environmental Sciences CUSA1007

Climate Physics and Chemistry
氣候物理與化學

 II S4 - S6
Faculty of Science SAYT2000

Scientific Insights Forum

 I S3 - S6
Faculty of Science CUSA1009

Unravelling the Mysteries of Nanotechnology
揭開神秘的納米科技

 II S2 - S4
Chemistry, Life Sciences CUSA3000

Chemistry and Biochemistry for Extended Science Research Projects
化學及生物化學：科學研究延伸課程

 II S4 - S5
Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics CUSA3010

Student Training Course for International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) Phase 1
國際初中科學奧林匹克訓練課程(第一階段)

 II S2 - S3
Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics CUSA3020

Student Training Course for International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) Phase 2
國際初中科學奧林匹克訓練課程(第二階段)

 II S2 - S3
Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics CUSA3030

Student Training Course for International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) Phase 3
國際初中科學奧林匹克訓練課程(第三階段)

 II S2-S3
Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics STEM1000

Communicating with Light: An Introduction to Optical Communication Technology
光通訊技術初探

 I S6
Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry STEM1010

Solar Tracking System
太陽能追蹤系統

 I S6
Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Physics, Mathematics STEM1020

Robotics in the Real-World (STEM)
現實生活中的機械人

 I S4 - S6
Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics STEM1040

A Trilogy of Hands-on Machine Learning
親身體驗機器學習三部曲

 I S4 - S6
Statistics and Data Science, Mechanical and Automation Engineering STEM1070

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
人工智能導論

 I S4 - S6
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CUSA1061 Innovative Chemistry STEM Programme: Can Chemistry Save the World?
創意化學STEM課程:化學能拯救世界嗎？
Content:
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2022/08, 2023/08

CUSA1071 How Chemistry Works
化學的真相
Content: This course is designed for students to learn about some fundamental chemical principles, and some general chemical knowledge related to our daily lives. This course allows students to understand how chemistry works in various daily life situations. Students will learn the basic principles of chemistry including atoms and molecules, structure and chemical bondings, molecular geometry and properties, spectroscopy, fluorescence and phosphorescence and the uses of modern methods to carry out chemical analysis, etc. This course includes lectures and hand-on experimental sessions.

本課程的設計旨在讓同學學到一些基礎化學原理，及一些與日常生活相關的基本化學知識。課程能夠讓同學們明白在一些生活場景中，化學怎樣發揮它的功用。同學會在課程中學到基礎化學原理如原子與分子、結構與化學鍵合、分子幾何及特性、光譜、熒光、磷光及利用現代方法進行化學分析等。課程以講課及實驗形式進行。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S1-S3
Recognition: 0.75-1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2021/08, 2022/08, 2023/08, 2024/07

CUSA1091 Artistic and Colourful Chemistry
色彩斑斕的化學世界
Content: This course combines the disciplines of science and culture, and aims to provide students with fundamental understanding on the nature of science and their influences on our culture and daily life.

This course aims to provide students, who have a knowledge of the principles of chemistry, an overview on the mechanism of perceiving colors, the production of various classes of dyes and pigments, including their corresponding applications. Graphics, demonstrations, and project presentations are the major elements of interactive learning environment in this course.

本課程將結合科學與文化的內容，目的讓學生對基礎自然科學有更深入認識和了解，以至科學對日常生活和文化的影響。

本課程冀讓對化學有基拙理解的學生們明白顏色接收的基理，不同類型染料和顏料的製作以及其相應的應用。本課程會以不同的圖片，示範，小組專題研習及報告的形式以達至互動的學習環境和氣氛。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S3-S6
Recognition: 1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2021/08, 2022/07, 2023/07, 2024/07

CUSA1101 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
環境化學入門
Content: Environmental chemistry deals with chemical processes occurring in the environment and the effects of human activities on them. This course intends to introduce the basic concepts of environmental chemistry and how the knowledge is applied to resolve environmental issues. Students will attend lectures on characteristics and chemical analysis of pollutants arising from human activities. Students will also learn the newest technologies of chemical treatment and pollution prevention. Equipped with scientific knowledge from the lectures, students will perform experiments to analyse pollutants in soil using advanced chemical instruments.

The CUHK community takes great care to conserve the campus ecology and environment. Other than classes, laboratory tour, campus tour and treasure hunt will be arranged for students to understand CUHK and our work for sustainable development, and to make the course more fruitful and enjoyable.

環境化學涉及化學物質在環境中的作用及人類活動對其的影響。本課程旨在介紹環境化學的基礎概念以及如何運用相關知識解決環境問題。課程內容包括污染物的特性、形成和化學分析。學生也會學習化學處理的尖端技術及預防污染的策略。學生將會運用課堂所學進行實驗，操作先進的化學儀器以分析泥土中的污染物。

中文大學十分重視校園生態和環境。為了令學生更了解中大以及大學推行可持續發展校園的工作，本課程也預備了實驗室參觀、校園遊及校園定向等活動，務求為學生帶來更充實和愉快的活動學習體驗。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units:  Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period:

CUSA1111 Chemistry in Food and Health
食物與健康的化學
Content: Nowadays, people have increasing awareness of healthy lifestyle. They care about what they eat and whether it is good for health. They would like to develop a balanced diet to enhance health and beauty. This course aims to introduce students to basic concepts with the relationship of nutrition and food to chemistry, as well as to develop students’ abilities in presentation skills through group project of case study.

This course emphases on the scientific principles in chemistry related to food, diet and health. It provides the introduction of the chemical substances that can be found in food systems (including nutrients), such as protein, lipid, carbohydrate and phytochemicals. Moreover, working principles in food additives that related to chemistry will be further illustrated. In addition, different cooking methods will be introduced. Further applications with selected food in experiments will be performed in laboratory.

Face-to-face teaching in lectures with the aid of interactive discussions in class will be adopted. Experimental sessions in laboratory will also be included. A group presentation of case study will be applied for final assessment in this course.

今時今日，人們對健康生活方式的意識日益增強。他們關心自己吃什麼以及是否對健康有益。他們希望制定均衡飲食以增強健康和保持美麗。本課程旨在向學生介紹營養、食品與化學關係的基本概念，並透過案例研究小組計畫培養學生的表達能力。

本課程強調與食物、飲食和健康相關的化學科學原理。它介紹了食品系統中存在的化學物質（包括營養素），例如蛋白質、脂質、碳水化合物和植物化學物質。此外，本課程也進一步闡述與化學相關的食品添加劑的工作原理，並且會介紹不同的烹調方法。另外將會在實驗室對選定食品進行實驗，作為進一步應用。

本課程採取面對面授課及課堂互動討論的方式進行教學，也包括實驗課。本課程的最終評估將採用案例研究的小組展示。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: studying in S1 - S3
Recognition: 1.75 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
CUSA1095 Relativity and Particle Physics
相對論與粒子物理學
Content: This course is tailored for students who are curious about the fundamental workings of the universe. Embarking on a captivating exploration of special relativity, we will uncover the mind-bending concepts of time dilation and length contraction. We will then dive into the realm of particle physics, unravelling the mysteries of elementary particles and fundamental interactions. Students will be able to learn about the cutting-edge technologies used in particle accelerators and detectors in frontier scientific research, and gain some hands-on experience with apparatus. Come join us on this exhilarating journey as we unlock the secrets of the cosmos and inspire a lifelong passion for scientific discovery!

本課程特別為對宇宙基本運作感到好奇的學生度身打造。我們將踏上一段引人入勝的探索之旅，揭示狹義相對論中如時間膨脹和長度收縮等概念。我們更會深入粒子物理學的領域，解開基本粒子、基本相互作用的神秘面紗。此外，同學們將會學習到粒子加速器和探測器等用於前沿研究的尖端技術，並有機會親自動手操作儀器。讓我們一同展開這趟令人振奮的科學探索之旅程，解開宇宙的奧秘！
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: Promoting or studying S4 - S6
Recognition: 1.75 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
CUSA1145 Astronomical Observation
天文觀測
Content: Astronomy is a unique scientific discipline, as it cannot rely on traditional laboratory experiments. Instead, it advances through sophisticated observational methods—employing instrumentation like telescopes, meticulous observation strategies, and rigorous data analysis. Crucially, unlike laboratory work which can produce three-dimensional data, all astronomical measurements—such as density, velocity, and temperature—are projected onto a two-dimensional plane of sky. This fundamental limitation makes data interpretation exceptionally complex, necessitating a heavy reliance on numerical modeling.
Since 2021, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been developing Hong Kong's first professional astronomical camera, named Roger. Upon completion, Roger will be deployed on telescopes at premier global sites, such as those in Hawaii or Greenland. This course offers a rare opportunity to visit the CUHK laboratory where Roger is being assembled—a first-of-its-kind experience in Hong Kong. Additionally, the course will survey essential observation strategies and introduce the principles of numerical modeling critical to modern astronomy.
天文學是一門獨特的科學領域，其研究無法在傳統的實驗室中進行。取而代之的是，它依賴於精密的觀測方法——運用如望遠鏡等先進儀器、精心設計的觀測策略，以及嚴謹的數據分析。至關重要的是，有別於能產生三維數據的實驗室研究，所有天文測量數據——例如密度、速度與溫度——都是沿著視線方向投影在二維平面上的。這項根本限制使得數據解讀變得異常複雜，必須高度依賴數值模擬技術。
自2021年起，香港中文大學一直致力於研發香港首台專業級天文相機，命名為「Roger」。完成後，Roger 將被部署於全球頂級的觀測站，例如夏威夷或格陵蘭的望遠鏡上。本課程提供了一個難得的機會，參觀正在組裝Roger 的中大實驗室——這在香港是前所未有的體驗。此外，課程也將概述重要的天文觀測策略，並介紹對現代天文學至關重要的數值模擬原理。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: Promoting or studying S4 - S6
Recognition: 1.25 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
SAYT1023 Glimpses of the Oceans – Credit-bearing Course on Marine Sciences Studies
海洋科學探索大學學分課程 ── 海洋物語
Content: This credit-bearing enhancement programme on marine sciences will be offered for gifted students from The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education. This course will give an overview of the oceans, including the characteristics and ecology of the various marine ecosystems, adaptation of organisms in various marine ecosystems, as well as the conservation and exploitation of marine resources. Students will learn the classification and adaptations of marine organisms through interacting with them, and gain hands-on experience on scientific research in marine sciences.
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2010/07, 2011/07, 2012/06, 2013/07, 2014/07, 2015/07

CUSA1056 Space-Time Data Science
時空數據科學
Content: Space-time data science addresses some of the biggest challenges facing our communities, from tracking air quality to predicting disease outbreaks and optimizing traffic flow in city planning. This course opens the door to exciting possibilities by teaching students how to understand the intricate relationships for data in spatial and temporal dimensions.

By studying the dynamics of space-time data, students will explore real-world applications that directly impact their lives and the environment around them. This hands-on course provides a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking and analytical skills while engaging with relevant, practical problems in fields like public health, urban planning, and even sports analytics.

The course incorporates hands-on projects and practical exercises. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, working with data science libraries and tools. By engaging in these practical activities, students will develop valuable skills in data analysis, model development, and evaluation

時空數據科學致力於解決我們社會所面臨的重大挑戰，從追蹤空氣品質、預測疾病爆發，到優化城市規劃中的交通流量。本課程將引導學生深入理解數據在空間與時間維度上的複雜關聯，為解決現實難題開啟全新視角。

通過學習時空數據的動態特性，學生將有機會探索與自身生活和周遭環境息息相關的實際應用。這門實用課程提供了一個獨特的契機，讓學生在參與公共衛生、城市規劃甚至體育分析等領域的問題時，培養批判性思維與分析能力。

課程內容將涵蓋實作專題與練習，學生將有機會運用所學知識解決實際問題，並熟悉常用的數據科學工具。透過這些實踐活動，學生將能掌握數據分析、模型開發與評估等方面的實用技能。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants:  Studying S4 - S5
Recognition: 1.25 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
SAYT2003 From Bio-Insights to Technology - Credit-bearing Course on Bionics
仿生學大學學分課程 ── 道法自然
Content: Bionics is the branch of science dedicated to the studying of the characteristics, structure or functions of bio-systems for innovations in developing new technology, it is also known as "Biomimicry" or "Biomimetics". Since its invention in the 1960s, bionics has developed quickly and widely applied in various fields of science and technology. This credit-bearing course on Bionics aims to introduce to the students the history, methodology and chief applications of bionics. Students will also gain hands-on experience in the process of bionics through participating in laboratory activities and in the group project.

本課程取名自中國著名經典《老子》當中的一句：「人法地，地法天，天法道，道法自然」，「道法自然」意指效法自然之道，這亦正正是仿生學的重點。形形式式的生物為了生存，進化出一系列適應方法，以解決在自然界面對的種種挑戰，人類從這些生物中得到啟發，然後通過學習和模仿，將生物的智慧融入科學之中，研發出各種創新科技，使人類文明一日千里。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2011/07

CUSA1121 Chemistry Basis in Cooking Process
烹飪過程的化學基礎
Content: Many people perform cooking at home and try to explore new cooking methods. Some people may be curious about what happened to cooking and the chemical reactions that involved in cooking process. For examples, change in texture of cooking eggs, colour changes in cooking beef, shrimp and crab, color change of vegetables in acidic and alkaline medium, browning of apples in prolong storage in air, etc. Actually, they are all related to chemical reactions.

This course is designed to illustrate the chemistry basis related to cooking process. Emphasis is given to the observable changes in color and texture of the food. Selected techniques in various cooking methods will be discussed in lectures. Due to safety reasons, cooking will not be performed in the laboratory, and some related experiments were chosen instead. For examples, we need to wash the cooking utensils and dishes after cooking. One experiment is the application of recycled cooking oil to make soap that can be used for washing. Another experiment is the study of color changes of phytochemicals in vegetables in acidic and alkaline medium with their possible application as a pH indicator.

Face-to-face teaching in lectures with the aid of interactive discussions in class will be adopted. Video demonstration for selected cooking methods will also be provided. Experimental sessions in laboratory will also be included. A group presentation of case study will be applied for final assessment in this course.

許多人都會在家做飯，並嘗試探索新的烹飪方法，有些人可能會好奇在烹飪過程中發生了什麼事，以及在烹飪過程中涉及的化學反應。例如，煮蛋時質地的變化，烹調牛肉、蝦、蟹時顏色的變化，蔬菜在酸性和鹼性介質中的顏色變化，以及蘋果在空氣中長期存放的褐變等。事實上，它們都與化學反應有關。

本課程旨在闡釋與烹飪過程相關的化學基礎原理，強調在於食物顏色和質地的可觀察變化，以及在上課時討論一些不同的烹飪方法和技術。基於安全考慮，我們不會在實驗室進行煮食，取而代之，我們選取了一些相關的實驗。例如，我們煮食後需要清洗廚具和碗碟，其中一項實驗是利用回收的食用油來製造可用於洗滌的肥皂，另一項實驗是研究蔬菜中植化素在酸性和鹼性介質中的顏色變化及其作為pH指示劑的應用。

本課程採取面對面授課及課堂互動討論的方式進行教學，並將提供所選烹飪方法的影片示範，也包括相關的實驗課。本課程的最終評估將採用案例研究的小組展示。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants:  Studying S3 - S5
Recognition: 1.75 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
SAYT2013 Glimpses of Modern Biotechnology – Credit-bearing Course on Biotechnology
生物科技大學學分課程 ── 現代生物科技初探
Content: The main theme of the programme will be the introduction of the key concepts and practical techniques in biotechnology and their application in various fields. Classroom-based teaching on concepts in biotechnology will be supplemented with tutorials and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions will be blended in with the group project to let the students reinforce the concepts and laboratory techniques which they have learnt. Generic skills such as reading scientific articles and laboratory manuals, interpretation of data, use of on-line data searching tools, and presentation skills will also be addressed. The students will conclude their research findings with a group presentation at the last day of the programme.

本課程的重點為生物科技的主要概念及有關的實驗技巧，以及生物科技在不同範疇的應用。教學模式為課堂授課輔以導修課及實驗課，而實驗課與小組專題研習同步進行以強化學員的實驗技巧及有關概念。課程中對學員的共通能力訓練包括閱讀科學文獻及實驗操作手冊、解析實驗數據、網上實驗數據搜集、及簡報技巧等。學員需於課程末段對專題研習的結果作小組簡報。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2013/07, 2014/04, 2014/07, 2015/07

CUSA0013 Experiencing Local Ecosystems
生態全接觸
Content: This programme on local ecosystems will be offered for gifted students from The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education. This course will give an overview of the nature of various local ecosystems, in-particular on woodlands and streams. The course will also focus on the conservation status of the local ecosystems. Students will gain hands-on experience on ecological research, and they will learn a lot about local organisms through identification of the organisms at the field.
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2010/09, 2011/10, 2012/11

CUSA0023 The Diary of Tai Po River, a Scientific Approach
大埔河的日記(科學編)
Content: The course is a one day course (with 8 contact hours) covering the science aspects of pollution, it will be part of a theme based programme initiated by HKAGE on environmental pollution. The main theme of the course will be the introduction of the key concepts in environmental pollution and practical techniques of field biology investigation. Classroom-based teaching on concepts in pollution will be supplemented with tutorials and laboratory sessions. The course will be delivered in Cantonese, while printed material will be written in English or Chinese.

Objectives of the course:
1. To cultivate the spirit of intellectual exploration in Science concepts related to environmental pollution, in particular stream and water pollution; and
2. To enhance and further develop gifted students’ investigation, research and problem solving skills through Inquiry-Based Learning.

本課程為資優教育學苑一個以環境污染為主題的課程的科學部份。課程共八小時，其定位在於從科學的角度去介紹環境污染。課程的重點為環境污染的主要概念及與環境生物學有關的實驗技巧。教學模式為課堂授課輔以導修課、實驗課、及野外考察等。課程以中文授課，而課程講義則以英文或中文製備。

課程目標：
1. 以水質污染及河流污染為主體內容以培育學員對於與環境污染有關的科學概念的學術探究精神；及
2. 通過探究式學習去培育及提升資優學生的探究及解難技巧。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 0.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2013/05

CUSA1003 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: An Introduction
分子生物學和生物技術導論
Content: The structure of DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick in 1953. Since then, molecular biology has been developed rapidly and changed our lives in many ways. Another important milestone in biotechnology was the invention of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) by Kary Mullis in 1983 to amplify DNA. One of the well-known examples using these new technologies is the production of recombinant insulin by bacteria for the treatment of diabetes. Now, these topics become part of the new senior secondary biology curriculum in Hong Kong. To prepare students for these challenges, this course aims at helping students to learn the major concepts and methods of molecular biology and biotechnology. Topics include DNA structure, principles of molecular biology and application of recombinant DNA technology. Students will gain hands-on experience in culturing bacteria, introducing foreign DNA into bacterial cells (bacterial transformation) for recombinant protein production, running PCR and using DNA electrophoresis for paternity test.

沃森(Watson)和克里克(Crick)於1953年解構了脫氧核醣核酸(DNA)的結構。從那時起，分子生物學得到迅速的發展，改變了我們生活的許多方面。及後凱利穆利斯(Kary Mullis)於1983年發明的聚合酶鏈反應(Polymearse Chain Reaction) DNA擴增技術，亦是生物科技另一個重要的里程碑。結合這些新技術，其中一項比較著名的應用，是利用細菌生產重組胰島素作治療糖尿病之用。現在分子生物學課題已成為香港新高中生物課程的一部分。為迎接這個挑戰，本課程旨在幫助學生加深認識/了解分子生物學和生物技術的概念和方法。主題包括DNA的結構，分子生物學原理和重組DNA技術的應用。學生將親身體驗如何將外來DNA放入細菌內(細菌轉化)生產重組蛋白，怎樣進行聚合酶鏈反應(PCR)和如何應用DNA電泳鑑定親子關係等。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Programme of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1-1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2011/07, 2012/07, 2013/07, 2014/07, 2015/07, 2016/07, 2017/07, 2018/07, 2019/07, 2021/07

CUSA1141 Exploring Chemistry in Anime, Comics and Games
在二次元世界中探索化學
Content: Anime, comics and games (ACG) describe a global subculture covering a wide range of animations, comic books and video games. ACG often reflects social values and provides imaginative spaces where diverse communities can connect and express themselves. Beyond cultural influence, ACG often incorporates chemistry concepts into stories and gameplay, blending science with entertainment. For example, anime series illustrate alchemy-inspired reactions and futuristic materials. Comics highlight chemical transformations and the conservation of mass. Games can simulate processes such as synthesis, catalysis, or energy conversion. These creative works not only spark curiosity but also make abstract chemical principles such as bonding, reactions, and thermodynamics accessible, inspiring younger generations to explore chemistry, materials science, and related fields.

This course is designed for students to explore chemistry through popular ACG creations that adopt scientific principles in their narratives or gameplay mechanics. Through lectures, students will discover fundamental chemistry concepts hidden in popular plots and settings. Students will also carry out a guided case study on selected topics and present their interesting findings to the class.

ACG (anime, comics and games) 描述了一種涵蓋各類動畫、漫畫與電子遊戲的全球次文化。ACG常常反映社會價值，並提供充滿想像力的空間，讓多元社群能夠交流與表達自我。除了文化影響之外，ACG也常將化學概念融入故事與遊戲玩法之中，將科學與娛樂結合。例如，動畫作品展現受煉金術啟發的反應與未來材料；漫畫強調化學轉化與質量守恆；遊戲則能模擬合成、催化或能量轉換等過程。這些創作不僅激發好奇心，還使得鍵結、反應與熱力學等抽象的化學原理更易理解，並啟發年輕世代探索化學、材料科學及相關領域。

本課程旨在引導學生透過受科學原理啟發的熱門ACG作品探索化學。學生將透過課堂發現隱藏在熟悉情節與設定中的基礎化學概念。學生亦會在指導下進行專題研究，並就所選主題進行匯報。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants:  Studying S5 - S5
Recognition: 1.25 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (S5-S6)
生物醫學大發現 (S5-S6)
Content: This course aims at deciphering how the work of some famous scientists in the field of life sciences has affected our daily life and our society. The course first provides students with the general knowledge of some basic processes in life, namely biochemistry, cell biology, and immunology, followed by how the knowledge has helped us to cope with the natural adversities such as diseases. The improvements of our quality of life by the technological advances in life sciences will also be discussed. Finally, how the development in life sciences has brought revolutionizing impacts on our lives, civilization, and modernization will be presented. Through a series of learning activities, students are encouraged to comprehend and to connect the discoveries in life sciences to daily scenarios. This course is particularly suitable for students who want to understand more on how discoveries in life sciences, which have transformed the way we think and live throughout the centuries.

本科旨於探討一些卓越生命科學學家的研究成果及其科學意念如何影響現代人類的生活及社會發展。課程內容首先介紹一些生命運作的基本概念，即生物化學，細胞生物學及免疫學，然後再談及生命科學如何幫助人類抵禦疾病等自然災害。最後，課堂將進一步演繹那些生命科學的理論如何被應用，從而對現今社會作出貢獻。同學可以透過不同的課堂學習活動，增進了解這些當代重要的科學發明如何對人類生活及其對科研工作帶來革命性的影響及反思。本課程是為對生命科學感興趣的同學而設；課程內容讓同學們進一步了解生命科學的發現如何對我們日常生活帶來深遠的影響。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2012/07, 2013/07, 2015/07

CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (S1-S3)
生物醫學大發現 (S1-S3)
Content: This course aims at deciphering how the work of some famous scientists in the field of life sciences has affected our daily life and our society. The course first provides students with the general knowledge of some basic processes in life, namely biochemistry, cell biology, and immunology, followed by how the knowledge has helped us to cope with the natural adversities such as diseases. The improvements of our quality of life by the technological advances in life sciences will also be discussed. Finally, how the development in life sciences has brought revolutionizing impacts on our lives, civilization, and modernization will be presented. Through a series of learning activities, students are encouraged to comprehend and to connect the discoveries in life sciences to daily scenarios. This course is particularly suitable for students who want to understand more on how discoveries in life sciences, which have transformed the way we think and live throughout the centuries.

本科旨於探討一些卓越生命科學學家的研究成果及其科學意念如何影響現代人類的生活及社會發展。課程內容首先介紹一些生命運作的基本概念，即生物化學，細胞生物學及免疫學，然後再談及生命科學如何幫助人類抵禦疾病等自然災害。最後，課堂將進一步演繹那些生命科學的理論如何被應用，從而對現今社會作出貢獻。同學可以透過不同的課堂學習活動，增進了解這些當代重要的科學發明如何對人類生活及其對科研工作帶來革命性的影響及反思。本課程是為對生命科學感興趣的同學而設；課程內容讓同學們進一步了解生命科學的發現如何對我們日常生活帶來深遠的影響。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S1-S3
Recognition: 0.25-0.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2016/08, 2018/08, 2022/08, 2023/07

CUSA1023 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical One
生物醫學大發現　實習一
Content: This practical course aims at supplementing the lecture courses CUSA2013 Great Discovery in Biomedical Sciences (Senior Class) or CUSA3003 Biological Science Student Knowledge Enhancement Course with some practical skills of literature research and scientific presentation.

本實習科旨在為修讀CUSA2013生物醫學大發現(高級班) 或 CUSA3003生命科學學生知識增進課程 之同學提供有關文獻研究和科學報告的實習。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 0.25-0.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2015/07, 2023/08

CUSA1081 Some Amazing Discoveries in Science: Principles behind, their Importance, and their Applications
科學中的一些精彩發現：其背後的原理、重要性及應用
Content: This course covers the stories of some discoveries in science. Students will learn the principle behind, the importance of the discoveries, their applications and the science of a lot of related topics. Topics included: atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, fake gold, X-ray, radioactive decay, fluorescence and phosphorescence, noble gases, the father of organic chemistry, polymers, chemical analysis (physical methods, elemental analysis, and chromatography), etc. This course is conducted in the format of lecture, supplemented with demonstrations as well as in-class and at-home activities. Snapshots and PowerPoint sample can be downloaded from:
CUHK CUSA1081 YSCheung Snapshots and PowerPoint sample
https://gocuhk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/yscheung_cuhk_edu_hk/EmVcKWj0hk9Hsfat5sbcgvMBpehkuxFD6VhORyFEc4YYKA?e=sJtiMu
or https://bit.ly/419QkGX or QR-code below

本課程涵蓋了一些科學發現的故事。學生將學習其背後的原理、重要性、應用及許多相關主題的科學。主題包括：原子和分子結構、化學鍵、假金、X射線、放射性衰變、熒光和磷光、貴族氣體、有機化學之父、聚合物、化學分析（物理方法、元素分析及色譜）等。本課程以講課形式進行，輔以示範以及課堂和居家活動。相片和 PowerPoint 樣本可從以下網址下載：
CUHK CUSA1081 YSCheung Snapshots and PowerPoint sample
https://gocuhk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/yscheung_cuhk_edu_hk/EmVcKWj0hk9Hsfat5sbcgvMBpehkuxFD6VhORyFEc4YYKA?e=sJtiMu
或 https://bit.ly/419QkGX或以上二維碼。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: studying in S2 or S3
Recognition: 1.25 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/07

CUSA1033 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical Two
生物醫學大發現　實習二
Content: This practical course aims at supplementing the lecture courses CUSA2013 Great Discovery in Biomedical Sciences (Senior Class) or CUSA3003 Biological Science Student Knowledge Enhancement Course with some practical skills of scientific method and data presentation.

本實習科旨在為修讀CUSA2013生物醫學大發現(高級班) 或 CUSA3003生命科學學生知識增進課程 之同學提供有關科學方法和數據表達的實習。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 0.25-0.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2015/07, 2023/08

CUSA1073 Increasing Environmental Chemicals in Natural Ecosystems
自然生態系中環境化學品的增加
Content: This course aims to give students a scientific overview of different environmental chemical issues in the planet Earth and will look into the scientific basis and find out potential solution to different environmental chemical pollution problems. The class will cover topics related to different ecosystem types and the environmental chemicals on the planet, which are related to their presented problems such as global climate change, nutrient enrichment, wildlife population declines, and other environmental health concerns including human health. The course will cover the basic concepts of ecology, environmental sciences, microbiology, plant and animal sciences, ecotoxicology, and environmental sustainability. Case studies will be provided to help the students better grasp the underlying principles.

本課程旨在讓學生對地球上各種環境化學問題有一個科學的概述，並探討其科學基礎，並找到解決各種環境化學污染問題的潛在解決方案。課程將涵蓋不同生態系統類型及其地球上的環境化學物質，這些化學物質與它們所面臨的問題息息相關，例如全球氣候變遷、營養富集、野生動物種群下降以及其他環境健康問題，包括人類健康。課程將涵蓋生態學、環境科學、微生物學、植物與動物科學、生態毒理學和環境永續性的基本概念。課程將提供案例研究，幫助學生更好地理解相關原則。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: Promoting to S3 - S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
CUSA1043 Life Science in Daily Life
日常生活中的生命科學
Content: Life science is the study of all living organisms and life processes at all levels from ecological to molecular. While many people refer life science as biology, it is an enormous field of study that also covers genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, food science, biotechnology, ecology, and more. The knowledge of life science teaches us to respect and love the nature and all life forms. It also plays a substantial role in human welfare and helps to create many of our daily needs ranging from food to medicine.

生命科學以科學方式對所有生物體和生命過程由生態到分子各個層面進行研究。雖然許多人將生命科學稱為生物學，但其實它是一個巨大的研究領域，其中還包括遺傳學、分子生物學、細胞生物學、生物化學、食品科學、生物技術、生態學等。生命科學的知識教會我們尊重和熱愛自然和所有生命體。它還在人類福利方面發揮著重要作用，並有助於創造我們從食物到藥品的許多日常需求。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S4
Recognition: 2 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2022/07, 2023/08, 2026/07
CUSA1053 Nutrition Across the Lifespan
生命各階段的營養需求
Content: This course aims to explore the fundamental nutritional needs at various stages of life, including adolescence and adulthood. At the same time, students will learn how to apply nutritional knowledge in real life. The course includes lectures and workshops, where students will design nutritious recipes and evaluate the nutritional values of common packaged foods. This course aims to guide students to make informed dietary choices and understand the vital role of nutrition in a healthy life.

本課程旨在探討人體各階段，包括青少年與成年時期的基本營養需求。同時，學生將學習如何把營養知識應用於現實生活中。本課程包括講課與工作坊，學生需設計營養食譜，以及評估常見包裝食品的營養價值。本課程旨在啟發學生作出有根據的飲食選擇，並理解營養在健康生活中的關鍵角色。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2024/08, 2026/08
CUSA1041 Essentials of Organic Chemistry
有機化學精華
Content: This course aims at introducing the essential concepts of organic chemistry and how it is closely related to our daily life. Students will learn the fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry with a particular emphasis on stereochemistry. Through lectures and video demonstration of important principles and interesting experiments, students will be introduced to lab techniques/instrumentation and scientific methods in organic chemistry. Students can therefore gain appreciation of the daily practice of a synthetic organic chemist in a university setting.

本課程旨在介紹有機化學的精華和這一學科與我們日常生活的緊密聯繫。學生將學習有機化學的基本知識及立體化學的專題討論。通過講座及視頻演示的方式對重要的化學原理以及實驗操作進行展示，學生將學到有機化學的實驗技術、儀器和科學方法，從而接觸到有機合成化學家在大學裏的日常工作。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: Summer 2016; Summer 2017; Summer 2018; Summer 2019; Summer 2020

CUSA1103 Learning Biochemistry Through Games
透過遊戲學習生物化學
Content: This course aims at facilitating S1-S3 students to learn some foundation biochemical principles through a series of group games. In this course, essential knowledge and concepts of biochemistry, such as 1) the Central Dogma: the synthesis of proteins in accordance with the genes stored in DNA, 2) fundamental principles and the importance of metabolic pathways to release of energy from food, and 3) basic practical skills of biochemistry by means of innovative technology are covered. Furthermore, this course emphasizes on the peer interaction and corporation in groups; where an enjoyable atmosphere will be fostered for our students to learn through the experiential learning of games.

本課程旨在透過一系列小組遊戲，讓中一至中三學生學習一些生物化學的基礎知識和理論，例如﹝一﹞從DNA到信使RNA以及蛋白質的分子程序等「中心法則」的概念；﹝二﹞從食物中釋放能量的生物化學等基本新陳代謝的知識；﹝三﹞利用虛擬科技體驗生物化學一些應用實驗。除此之外，本課程亦注重同學們之間的互動和合作，並希望他們能在遊戲中體驗學習，一起共渡快樂的時光。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S1-S3
Recognition: 0.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2019/07

CUSA2013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (Senior Class)
生物醫學大發現 (高級班)
Content: This course aims at deciphering how the work of some famous scientists in the field of life sciences has affected our daily life and our society. The course first provides students with the general knowledge of some basic processes in life, namely biochemistry, cell biology, and immunology, followed by how the knowledge has helped us to cope with the natural adversities such as diseases. The improvements of our quality of life by the technological advances in life sciences will also be discussed. Finally, how the development in life sciences has brought revolutionizing impacts on our lives, civilization, and modernization will be presented. Through a series of learning activities, students are encouraged to comprehend and to connect the discoveries in life sciences to daily scenarios. This course is particularly suitable for students who want to understand more on how discoveries in life sciences, which have transformed the way we think and live throughout the centuries.

本科旨於探討一些卓越生命科學學家的研究成果及其科學意念如何影響現代人類的生活及社會發展。課程內容首先介紹一些生命運作的基本概念，即生物化學，細胞生物學及免疫學，然後再談及生命科學如何幫助人類抵禦疾病等自然災害。最後，課堂將進一步演繹那些生命科學的理論如何被應用，從而對現今社會作出貢獻。同學可以透過不同的課堂學習活動，增進了解這些當代重要的科學發明如何對人類生活及其對科研工作帶來革命性的影響及反思。本課程是為對生命科學感興趣的同學而設；課程內容讓同學們進一步了解生命科學的發現如何對我們日常生活帶來深遠的影響。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1-1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2017/07, 2019/08, 2021/11, 2023/11

CUSA1083 Life on Land: From Underground to Canopy
陸地生命：從地下到樹冠
Content: This course offers an in-depth exploration of terrestrial ecosystems, examining the intricate connections between life below the soil and above the ground. Students will investigate how physical, chemical, and biological processes shape habitats and sustain biodiversity. Topics include soil ecology, forest ecology, freshwater ecology, as well as plants and animals’ interaction and human impacts on terrestrial systems. Through lectures, field trips and class activities, students will gain a holistic understanding of how terrestrial life systems function and how they can be conserved in the face of global environmental change.

本課程深入探索陸地生態系統，研究土壤下方與地面上生命之間的複雜連結。學生將探討物理、化學及生物過程如何塑造生境並維持生物多樣性。課程內容涵蓋土壤生態學、森林生態學、淡水生態學，以及動植物互動與人類對陸地系統的影響。透過講課、實地考察及課堂活動，學生將全面理解陸地生命系統的運作方式，並掌握在全球環境變遷下如何保育這些系統。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting or studying S4 – S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/07
CUSA2023 Introduction to Bionics
仿生學淺談
Content: Bionics is the branch of science dedicated to the studying of the characteristics, structure or functions of bio-systems for innovations in developing new technology, it is also known as "Biomimicry" or "Biomimetics". Since 1960s, bionics has developed quickly and applied widely in various fields of science and technology. This course aims to introduce to the students the methodology and major applications of bionics. Students will also gain hands-on experience through participating in laboratory activities and in the group projects.

仿生學又稱為「模擬生物學」或「生物模仿學」，是一門研究生物系統的特質、結構及功能原理的科學，主要用以研發各種新機械及創新科技。自六十年代開始，仿生學的迅速發展使其在各個科學及技術範疇中普及。本課程旨在介紹仿生學的原理及仿生學在各方面的應用，學生將從各個實驗課及活動，親身了解仿生學的基本原理。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biology Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S3
Recognition: 1-1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2012/07, 2013/07, 2014/08, 2015/08, 2016/07, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/08, 2021/11, 2022/08, 2023/08

CUSA2033 Glimpses of the Oceans
海洋科學探索課程 - 海洋物語
Content:  This course intends to offer an overview on the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the oceans, as well as to introduce the theoretical background and operation principles of laboratory instruments used in conducting marine/oceanographic researches. Efforts will also be made to enhance students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills through evaluating the impacts of human activities on marine ecosystems; and to arose students’ interest in the marine environment and realize it as a vital resource for the survival and development of our society.
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4 - S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: Summer 2017

CUSA2043 An Ocean of Inspiration and Beauty
海洋啟示錄
Content: The oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface and is the biggest biome on Earth as well as the most important component of the biosphere. Being the crater of life on Earth, the ocean is also the crucial factor for maintaining life on Earth. In the history of mankind, the oceans have been admired and greatly respected for its significance in the exploration of nature, as well as in the development of human civilization. This course intends to offer an overview of the oceans from perspectives such as culture, history, science, philosophy and arts; as well as to acknowledge the importance of the oceans to mankind and other life forms on Earth. The core concepts include the roles played by the oceans in the development of human civilization, the impact and reliance of human beings on the oceans, ocean processes and the physical, chemical and biological properties of the oceans, diversity of marine ecosystems and marine organisms, how marine organisms solve their specific problems and provide inspirations for solving human problems, the importance of the oceans in maintaining global climatic and ecological balances, as well as how we should protect, conserve and sustainably exploit the oceans for our future generations and all life forms on Earth.

海洋覆蓋了地球七成的表面，是地球最大的生物群系和生物圈最重要的部份。海洋既是地球上生命產的搖籃，又是維持生命的必要關鍵因素。 自古以來人類對神祕莫測的海洋既敬畏又嚮往；海洋是人類對自然的探索 以至文明的產生和發展過程中極重要部份。 本課程旨在讓學員從文化、歷史、科學、哲學、及藝術等角度去認識海洋；及了解海洋對人類以至其他生物的重要性。主要課程內容包括海洋在人類文明發展的角色、人類對海洋的影響和依賴、各種海洋過程及海洋的物理，化學，生物等方面的特性、海洋生態系和海洋生物的多樣性、海洋生物如何適應獨海洋環境並為人類提供解決問題的靈感、海洋在調節全球氣候和生態平衡的功能、及我們應如何維護、保育及永續地開發海洋等。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/07, 2021/09, 2022/07, 2023/08, 2026/07
CUSA1093 Amazing Mushrooms: Exploring the Applications in Sustainability Practices
神奇的菇菌：探索在可持續發展中的應用
Content: This course takes you on a fascinating journey into the hidden world of fungi — exploring how these remarkable organisms shaped life on land, sustain ecosystems, and inspire next-generation sustainability solutions. You will discover how fungi connect plants through underground networks, clean up pollution, and transform food waste into valuable products. Through interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, you will learn how fungi are driving innovations in food production, biofuels, and sustainable materials. Students will even cultivate mushrooms using local wood and food waste, and design eco‑friendly, waterproof cushioning materials made from fungal mycelium — showing how science and creativity can work together for a greener future.

本課程將帶領學生走進真菌的奇妙世界，探索這些神秘生物如何塑造陸地生命、維繫生態系統，並啟發新一代的永續創新方案。學生將了解真菌如何透過地下網絡連結植物、淨化污染，甚至把食物廢料轉化為有價值的資源。課程結合互動講座與實作體驗，內容涵蓋真菌生物學、演化生態學、食品生物技術、生物修復與環境永續等主題。學生更有機會利用本地木材與食物廢料培植菇菌，及設計以真菌菌絲體製成的環保防水緩衝材料，親身體驗科學與創意如何攜手打造更綠色的未來。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: Promoting or studying S4 – S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/07
CUSA1024 STEM Training Course for High School Students (Mathematics)
STEM訓練課程 (數學)
Content: This course intends to facilitate students’ learning under STEM education, comprehensive knowledge on various related Mathematics topics as well as problem solving techniques will be covered in the course to supplement the teaching and training provided in high schools and to prepare students for the International Tuymaada Competition.
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4 - S5
Recognition: 3.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2018/01

SAYT1014Towards Modern Algebra (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 近世代數初探
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units:
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S5
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2018/07, 2019/07, 2020/07, 2021/07, 2022/08, 2023/07

SAYT1034 Complex Numbers and Analytic Geometry (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 複數與解析幾何
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units:
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S5
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2018/07, 2019/07, 2020/07, 2021/07, 2023/07

SAYT1054 Mathematical Analysis: an overture I (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 數學分析入門(一)
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units:
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2012/09, 2013/11, 2014/11, 2016/11

STEM1070 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
人工智能導論
Content: Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. This course aims to provide you with a solid foundation in both the mathematical concepts necessary for AI and the practical skills required for machine learning.

We will cover essential mathematical topics such as linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory, exploring how they relate to AI and its algorithms. Once we have established a mathematical and statistical foundations, we will delve into the exciting world of machine learning. You will learn about different types of machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, and understand how these algorithms can be used to make predictions, recognize patterns, and make intelligent decisions. This course will incorporate hands-on projects and practical exercises. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world problems, working with popular machine learning libraries and tools. By engaging in these practical activities, you will develop valuable skills in data analysis, model development, and evaluation.

人工智能正在革新各個行業，從醫療保健和金融到交通運輸和娛樂。本課程旨在提供人工智能所需的數學概念和機器學習所需的實踐技能的基礎。

本課程涵蓋線性代數、微積分和概率論等基本數學主題，探索它們與人工智能及其算法的關係。在建立了數學和統計基礎之後，我們將深入探索人工智能世界。學習不同類型的機器學習算法，包括監督學習和無監督學習，並了解這些算法如何用於預測、識別模式和做出智能決策。本課程將結合實踐項目和實際練習。應用所學知識於現實世界的問題，並使用流行的機器學習庫和工具進行工作。通過參與這些實踐活動，發展出有價值的數據分析、模型開發和評估技能。
Category: Category I – University Credit Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics and Data Science, CUHK
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK
Expected applicants: Promoting or studying S4 – S6
Recognition: 2 University Unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/07
SAYT1064 Mathematical Analysis: an overture II (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃－數學分析入門(二)
Content: This course is a continuation of SAYT1054. It further develops the rigorous approach to the topics related to Calculus. Its aim is two-fold. On the one hand, students will be prepared for the foundation of mathematical analysis. On the other hand, students will consolidate the methods and techniques of calculus due to a deeper understanding of the underlying theory.

本科為SAYT1054的延續科目。為進一步深化嚴謹的推演途徑。藉著本科，學生一方面能建立數學分析的基礎，做好準備與前瞻。另一方面，學生能因著認識更深入的理論，鞏固微積分各種方法和技巧。
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2017/03

SAYT1114 Number Theory and Cryptography (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 數論與密碼學
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2010/07, 2011/08, 2012/08, 2013/08, 2014/08, 2015/08, 2016/08, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/08, 2022/08, 2023/08

SAYT1134 Towards Differential Geometry (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 微分幾何初探
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2010/06, 2011/07, 2012/07, 2013/07, 2014/07, 2015/07, 2016/08, 2017/07, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/07, 2023/08

SAYT1154 Mathematical Analysis: an overture (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 數學分析入門
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2012/02

SAYT1214 Understanding Non-Euclidean Geometry (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 非歐幾何賞析
Content:
Category: Category I – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2010/07, 2011/07, 2012/06, 2013/05, 2014/05, 2015/05, 2016/07, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/07, 2020/09

CUSA0104 Enrichment Mentoring Mathematics I (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 數學啓導修習I
Content:
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S1-S3
Recognition: 2 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2010/11, 2011/10, 2012/10, 2013/10

CUSA0114 Enrichment Mentoring Mathematics II (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 數學啓導修習II
Content:
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S4
Recognition: 2 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2011/10, 2012/10, 2013/11

CUSA1014 Geometric Perspectives of Complex Numbers (Enrichment Programme for Young Mathematics Talents)
數學英才精進計劃 ── 複數的幾何面貌
Content:
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2011/07, 2012/07, 2013/07, 2014/07, 2015/07, 2016/07, 2017/07

SAYT1005 Introduction to University Physics
大學物理入門
Content: Systematically introduce the basic concepts for university physics in mechanics, including the concept of vectors, motions in 2 dimensions and 3 dimensions, and the relation between force and motion described by Newton’s three fundamental laws. It will lay a solid foundation for the students to start the physics courses at the university level.

本課程將系統講授大學物理的力學，包括矢量、運動學、以及運動與受力的關係。牛頓三大定律在平動與轉動中的應用、動量與能量守恆等關鍵物理知識將是本課程強調的重點。本課程將為學生的大學物理學習打下堅實的基礎。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2015/07, 2016/08, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/08, 2022/04, 2023/08

CUSA1015 Topics in NSS Physics Elective: Astronomy & Space Science
新高中物理選修部分：「天文學與太空科學」之課題
Content: This course aims at helping students to review the major concepts and methods of selected topics in the NSS Physics Elective: "Astronomy and Space Science". Topics include oribital motion and gravity, observation and studies of stars, Doppler effect and its application in modern astronomy. Students will gain hands-on experience of solving problems related to these topics as well as gaining new perspectives in modern astronomy beyond those covered the NSS syllabus.

本課程旨在協助學生重溫新高中物理選修部分：「天文學與太空科學」之部分課題。主要課題包括引力軌道運動、恆星的觀測和研究，多普勒效應及其在現在天文學的應用等。學生將會嘗試解決相關問題，進而了解一些在新高中課程以外的現代天文知識，以開拓視野。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2011/07

CUSA1025 Unravel the Mysteries of an Atom
揭開原子的奧秘
Content: Although an atom is too small to be observed by using optical microscopes, the theoretical and experimental investigations by physicists in the early twentieth century have unraveled many mysteries of atoms. This course will bring students to retrace the thinking paths of these physicists, and participate in the scientific investigation of atoms. Students will learn the basic concepts of atomic physics and how to use modern instruments to determine electron charge, the mass of an electron, as well as the structure of a hydrogen atom. Techniques such as methods of error analysis and writing an experimental report will also be covered. This course includes lectures and experimental sessions.

雖然原子十分微小，利用光學顯微鏡也無法直接觀察它們，但二十世紀初的物理學家卻能透過各種實驗和理論，揭開了原子的神秘面紗。本課程帶領學生重溫物理學家探索原子結構的過程，參與有關的科學研究。學生將學習原子物理學的基本概念和如何利用現代科學儀器測量電子的電荷、電子的質量，以及氫原子的結構。學生也會學習誤差分析方法，和撰寫實驗報告等技巧。課程包括理論講解及實驗部分。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2012/08

CUSA1035 Mysteries in the Atomic World
原子世界的奧秘
Content: This course will bring students to retrace the thinking paths of physicists in the early 20th century to unravel the mysteries of atoms. The course includes lectures, experiments, and a visit. Students will glimpse through the basic concepts of quantum physics, such as wave particle duality, quantization, wave function and its probabilistic interpretation, spin, and their applications to understand some atomic and nuclear phenomena, including energy levels in atoms, atomic spectra, formation of molecules, as well as a more advanced topic on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is now widely applied to medical imaging.

Students will gain hands-on experience in using modern laboratory equipments to measure atomic spectra, and determine the charge mass ratio of electron. A visit to a company in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park will also be included to let students see the operation of a medical MRI machine.

本課程帶領學生重溫二十世紀初物理學家探索原子奧秘的過程。課程包括講座、實驗，和參觀三部分。學生將瞥見量子物理的基本概念，包括波粒二象性、量子化、波函數及其或然率詮釋，自旋；這些概念如何應用於了解原子和核子的現象，包括原子的能階、光譜、分子的形成，以及一個較深入、目前廣泛應用於醫療造影的現象：磁力共振。

學生也會學習如何利用現代科學儀器測量原子的光譜，以及電子的電荷質量比。課程也包括到香港科學技術園參觀一間儀器公司，以觀察醫學磁力共振儀器的運作。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1-1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2013/08, 2014/08, 2015/08, 2016/08, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2021/12, 2022/08, 2023/08, 2026/08

CUSA1045 Discovering the Universe
探索宇宙
Content: Humans want to explore the universe by looking up into the sky since ancient times. This course offers the outline about the selected phenomena which were observable with naked eye. Upon finishing the course, students will acquire the development of modern astronomy, knowledge of the basic observational features of the sky, and the application of physical principles to astronomy.

The course includes lectures, experiments, and observation sessions. The experiments session is aimed to provide students with hand-on experience in basic physical principles and ideas in Astronomy. Student will have indoor observation of simulated night in class. Outdoor solar observation will be held if weather permits.
人類自古以來已希望通過觀察天文現象來探索身處的宇宙。本課程的設計正旨在概述這些肉眼能見的天象。完成課程的學生會了解當代天文的發展、有關天象的基本知識，以及物理定律在天文學上的應用。

本課程分為講座、實驗，和天文觀察三部份。實驗部份的目的是讓學生有機會親身驗證認識基本科學原理和天文概念。學生在天文觀察部份，可以參與模擬星空觀察。若天氣許可，學生會於室外作太陽的觀察。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2013/08, 2014/08, 2015/08, 2016/07, 2018/08, 2021/08, 2023/08

CUSA1055 A Brief History of the Universe
宇宙簡史
Content: Cosmology is one of the most active research frontiers of current scientific investigation. With the tremendous progress in the past few decades, scientists have gradually formed a clear and dynamic picture of our Universe. In this course, we will go through the brief history of our Universe, including its content and the expanding history. We will also identify and learn a few important events that happened in the Universe, for example, the Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN) and the Cosmological Microwave Background (CMB). Along with the theoretical development, we will also explore the fascinating experimental and observational discoveries that further confirmed or overturned our understanding towards the Universe.

From this course, students will have a most up-to-date introduction towards our Universe. They will have a taste of the most active research ideas undergoing in current academic society.

宇宙學是當前科學研究的熱點之一。伴隨著過去二三十年的急速發展，科學家們對我們的宇宙逐漸形成了一個清晰的動態圖景。在這門宇宙簡史課中，我們會介紹宇宙的構成部分以及它的膨脹歷史。同時，我們還會較為仔細地了解一些關鍵事件，例如大爆炸核合成（BBN）以及宇宙微波背景輻射（CMB）。另一方面，我們會探索一下與之相關的觀察與實驗。這些實驗可謂激動人心，有的支持或驗證了理論猜想，而有的卻全盤推翻了科學家們的預料。通過這門課，同學們會學會會有一個最與時並進的宇宙簡介，並且可以感受目前學術界最活躍的一些研究熱點。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2015/08

CUSA1075 Wonderful World of Physics
奇妙的物理世界
Content: This course is designed for students to learn about some basic physics topics and the important role of physics in understanding the way nature works. This course also allows students to learn the applications and development of physics in the modern world. Students will learn the basic physics topics including motions and forces, optics and waves, electricity and electric circuits, energy, etc.

This course includes lectures and hands-on experimental sessions.

本課程的設計旨在讓同學學習到一些基礎物理學課題及物理學在了解大自然運作的重要性。課程同時讓同學認識物理學在現代世界中的應用和發展。同學在課程中將學習到運動與力、光學與波動、電與電路、能量等課題。課程以講課及實驗形式進行。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S3
Recognition: 1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2020/11, 2021/11, 2022/10, 2023/11

CUSA1085 The Space Explorer’s Survival Guide to the Universe
太空探索者的宇宙生存指南
Content: The universe is a dangerous place for us space explorers. To give you a fighting chance to survive the journey, we will discuss some basic mechanics, the law of gravity, astronomy, and other necessary physics. More importantly, since the laws of the universe are written in the language of mathematics, we need to go through some basic calculus (don’t be afraid, my friend) and elementary differential equations (now you can panic a little bit). We will also introduce you with the concept of scientific modelling, and learn to use computer to numerically solve problems (we will not use HAL 9000, for those of you who are worried). By the end of our course, you will be well equipped to apply the new tools to tackle a wide range of problems.

Some of you probably have never learned calculus before. While it could be intimidating at first, you can still do it if you put in effort. Some hands-on examples in our course should get you up to speed.

Now buckle up, and we will get started!

對我們這些太空探索者來說，宇宙是一個很危險的地方。為求讓你有能力完成旅程，我們會討論一些基本的力學、重力定律、天文學和其他必要的物理原理。更重要的是，宇宙的定律是用數學語言寫成的，因此我們需要進行學習一些基本的微積分（請不要太擔心......）和簡單的微分方程（你現可以有些少許恐慌了）。我們亦將會介紹科學建模的概念，並學習使用電腦來解決問題（放心，我們不會使用HAL 9000）。在課程結束時，你將會有能力應用這些新的工具來處理各種問題。

你們當中有些人可能從未學過微積分。這課題在初學時可能真的的嚇人的，但只要你付出努力，仍然可以學到。而且在課程中的實際操作示例應該能使你快速上手。

好！現在就扣好安全帶，讓我們開始！
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2021/07

CUSA1105 Sidewalk Physicists’ Lab
「明辨是非」物理實驗室
Content: The course aims to introduce essential concepts in physics through vivid demonstrations and hands-on STEM activities. Using the style of a famous popular science TV programme, the instructor will present students with stunning science magic and tricks, leading them to enjoy an exciting journey of discovering the principles of physics in mechanics, waves, sound, optics, radiations, solar energy, electromagnetism, gases, aerodynamics, and low-temperature material properties. Hands-on activities will be arranged for students to construct their own STEM toys (e.g., telescope and model aeroplanes), and to test their performance. The course is suitable for students enthusiastic about learning science, technology and natural phenomena through STEM but without a physics background.

本課程旨在透過生動的演示和實踐 STEM 活動來介紹物理學的基本概念。導師以著名科普電視節目的風格，為學生呈現令人驚嘆的科學魔術和技巧，帶領學生享受一段激動人心的旅程，以探索力學、波動、聲音、光學、輻射、電磁學、氣體、空氣動力學和低溫物料等物理原理。我們將安排學生動手製作自己的 STEM 玩具（例如望遠鏡和模型飛機），並測試這些玩具的表現。本課程適合熱衷於透過STEM學習科學、技術和自然現象、但沒有物理背景的學生。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S1-S3
Recognition: 1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2026/08
SAYT1006 Risk Management and Actuarial Science
風險管理與精算學
Content: The uncertainty in an event or an activity is known as risk. Risks are encountered in trivial events such as travelling and in professional activities such as business partnership. We take risk every day. This course provides a broad perspective on both current practices and mathematical theories of risk management. Topics include qualitative and quantitative classifications of risks, mathematical modelling of financial markets and derivatives, current financial issues and crises, and statistical analysis of financial data, mathematics of insurance and Actuarial Science. This course is designed for the students who are interested in the scientific and mathematical aspects of risk management, financial market and actuarial science.

任何事件或活動的不確定性皆可視為風險。我們於日常中會遭遇到各項大大小小的風險。小如平日生活之衣食住行、大如商業之投機活動，風險總是伴隨左右。本課程為風險管理的實際應用和數學理論提供廣泛概要。本課程涵蓋範圍包括：風險的質化與量化分類，金融市場與衍生產品的數學建模，現今金融的課題與危機，金融數據的統計分析，保險數學與精算。本課程為有興趣於風險管理，金融市場或精算學之數理概念的同學而設。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2016/08, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/09, 2021/09, 2022/09, 2023/07. 2024/07

SAYT1016 Unlocking the Secrets of Randomness: from Paradoxes to Sport Predictive Modeling to Algorithmic Trading
解開未知的秘密：由悖論到運動預測模型到算法交易
Content: Uncertainty exists in many real-life problems, ranging from stock returns to sport results to medication effects to election outcomes. Statistics offers methods to handle uncertainty with a higher precision. This course introduces ways to define, model and forecast uncertainty through real-life examples and counterintuitive phenomena. Topics include exchange paradox, Simpson’s paradox, linear regression model, non-parametric regression model, historical simulation, and k-mean clustering.

不確定性存在於許多現實生活中的問題，例子涵蓋股票回報、運動結果、藥物效果、選舉結果等。統計科學提供了具更高準定性的方法，以處理不確定性的問題。本課程以實際示例和違反直覺的現象引導，來定義、模型和預測不確定性。主題包括替換悖論，辛普森悖論，線性迴歸模型，非參數迴歸模型，歷史模擬法，k 平均演算法。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S5
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period:

CUSA1006 Introduction to Probability and its applications in Statistics
概率論導論及其在統計學中的應用
Content: The primary goal of this course is to introduce basic concepts of probability. Several popular probability distribution models and their applications will be discussed. Students will learn more about probability and its use in solving real-world problems.

本課程的主要目的是介紹概率論的基本概念，並討論一些常用的概率分佈模型及其應用。學生可以學到更多概率論的知識及如何用它解決現實問題。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2014/07

CUSA1016 Statistical Reasoning and Data Exploration
統計推理及數據探索
Content: This course aims at introducing the ideas of statistical reasoning and understanding the characteristics of data. Students will learn to draw scientific conclusions through hypothesis testing, identify the properties of various statistical studies, and summarize data through scatter plot and contingency table. Through group discussions and computer lab demonstrations, students will learn to assess the reliability of statistical studies appeared in the newspaper articles, and identify possible issues when visualizing the data.

本課程旨在介紹統計推理的想法和理解數據的特徵。學生將學習透過假設檢驗作出科學結論，識別各種統計研究的屬性，並通過散點圖和列聯表去概述數據。通過小組討論和實驗室演示，學生將學習如何評估報紙文章中出現的統計研究的可靠性，並識別出數據圖像可能出現的問題。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2019/07

CUSA1026 Statistical Modeling and Big Data Analysis
統計模型及大數據分析
Content: Data from various fields, such as climatology, finance and sports, exhibit different properties. This course aims to use the R-package (a statistical software) to visualize the properties of the data, fit the data into various statistical models, assess model performance and predict the data. Topics include exploratory data analysis, time series models, hidden Markov models, classification trees, Poisson process and analysis of big data problems. Students will gain hands-on experience in statistical programming at the computer lab.

各種領域的數據（如氣候學，金融及運動）會展示不同的特質。本課程目標是透過統計軟件R去透視數據多方面的特性，從而用適當的統計模型去解釋，評估模型的表現及作出數據預測。本課程涵蓋範圍包括：探索性數據分析，時間序列模型，隱馬爾可夫模型，分類樹，泊松過程和大數據問題的分析。學生將親身體驗統計程式的編寫。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/08, 2022/07, 2023/08

CUSA1046 Laws of Real Data and Simulated Data
真數據和模擬數據的規律
Content:
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Statistics, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period:

CUSA1007 Climate Physics and Chemistry
氣候物理與化學
Content: This course presents an integrated scientific introduction to our climate system, focusing on the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere and ocean. The course applies basic scientific and mathematical principles to explain the history, current state and future projections of weather and climate, natural hazards, human-induced climate change, as well as their impacts on natural ecosystems and human society. Students will learn to build a simple climate model using computer software.

本課程綜合介紹我們的氣候系統，重點討論大氣層與海洋的物理和化學。課程利用基本科學和數學原理來解釋天氣及氣候的歷史、現狀和未來預測，探討在人為影響下所構成的自然災害及全球氣候變化，及其對自然生態和人類社會的影響。學生亦會運用電腦程式來學習建構簡單的氣候模型。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Earth System Science Programme, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1-1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2015/08, 2016/08, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/11, 2021/08

CUSA1017 Weather and Climate
天氣與氣候
Content: This course will offer basic understanding of how the weather and climate work and how humans make use of our scientific understanding to perform weather forecasts. Different atmospheric phenomena including cloud formation, land-sea breeze, ocean current, atmospheric jet stream and cyclones will be introduced. Demonstrations and hands-on experiments will be available to facilitate understanding. The interpretation of the phenomena in weather charts and how to understand forecast output from models will also be discussed. Studies of climate starting from the perspectives of the climate of Hong Kong to the scale of global climate change will be covered. Furthermore, the quantitative method of examining an atmosphere-ocean cycle, namely the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), will allow students to look beyond the usual narrative of the ENSO effect.

本課程將提供對天氣和氣候如何運作的基本了解，以及人類如何利用科學知識進行天氣預報。本課程將介紹不同的大氣現象，包括雲的形成、海陸風、海洋流、大氣急流和氣旋。還將提供示範和實驗以促進理解。本課程也將解釋天氣圖表，如何理解模型的預報結果，並涵蓋從香港氣候到全球氣候的變化，以及厄爾尼諾南方振盪的影響。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme (EESC), Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S3-S6
Recognition: 1 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2023/08, 2024/08

CUSA1009 Unravelling the Mysteries of Nanotechnology
揭開神秘的納米科技
Content: Nanotechnology is an emerging technology with a significant impact on daily life. Students could acquire the knowledge on the concept of Nanotechnology, basic theories of Nanotechnology and Application of Nanotechnology in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Science and Physics through lectures and experiments. This course is particularly suitable for students who are interested in nanotechnology research.

納米科技不但是一種新興的技術，而且對我們日常生活帶來深遠的影響。透過講課及實驗，學生可以認識納米科技的概念及基本理倫，也能瞭解納米科技在生物、化學、醫學科學及物理等方面的應用。本課程尤其適合對納米科技有興趣的學生；課程更可讓學生透過實驗課則培養實驗操作能力。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Faculty of Science, CUHK
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Ubiquity vision Co.,Ltd, Taiwan
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S4
Recognition: 1-1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2013/07, 2014/07, 2015/08, 2016/08, 2017/08

STEM1000 Communicating with Light: An Introduction to Optical Communication Technology
光通訊技術初探
Content: This course introduces the physical principles and technology of transmitting information (such as "voice“) using electromagnetic waves (light). Through lab projects, students will explore (1) how light can be modulated to encode information and (2) how multiple information signals can be transmitted simultaneously through frequency-division multiplexing (i.e., through use of different wavelengths of light). Students will also learn how to measure the quality of transmission by performing signals comparison with the aid of Statistics and Calculus and understand the basic concepts and applications of electromagnetic waves, quantum physics and solid-state electronics.

本課程介紹利用電磁波（光）傳遞信息（如「語音」）背後的物理原理和技術。透過實驗，學生將探索（1）如何將信息編碼入傳播的光線中，以及（2）如何利用不同頻率（即通過使用不同波長的光）同時傳輸多種信息信號。學生還可學習如何通過統計和微積分進行信號比較來測量傳輸質量，並可了解電磁波，量子物理學和固體電子學的基本概念和應用。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Faculty of Science, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S6
Recognition: 3 University unit(s)
Organising Period:

STEM1010 Solar Tracking System
太陽能追蹤系統
Content: Large energy demand and the need to protect our environment have made the development of clean and renewable energy sources an extremely important and urgent task. Using solar energy, photovoltaic technology, which delivers electricity directly from sunlight, provides a clean and effective approach to solve the energy and environment crisis. In this course, we combine fundamental science basics with hands-on engineering projects, i.e. building a solar tracking system using 3D printing technique, to give students a comprehensive understanding on relevant knowledge. Students will learn the fundamentals of solid-state physics, p-n junction, photovoltaic cells, trigonometry, complex number, ordinary differential equation, 3D printing materials, SolidWorks designs and solar cell testing.

因為能源的需求和保護環境的需要，使清潔能源和可再生能源的發展成為一項十分重要且緊迫的任務。利用太陽能，直接從太陽光中提供電力的光伏技術為解決能源和環境危機提供了一種清潔而有效的方法。本課程將基礎科學知識與工程實驗相結合，即利用3D打印技術構建太陽能追踪系統，讓學生對相關知識有全面的了解。學生將學習固態物理，p-n接面，光伏電池，三角，複數，常微分方程，3D打印材料等基礎知識以及動手實做SolidWorks設計和太陽能電池測試。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Faculty of Science, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S6
Recognition: 3 University unit(s)
Organising Period:

STEM1020 Robotics in the Real-World (STEM)
現實生活中的機械人
Content: The course will cover some basic elements within robotics, from the introduction to the role of robotics in the modern society, the history and the state-of-the-art developments in robotics, to some basic concepts in robotics related to the modelling, control and feedback. In addition to lecture classes, the hands-on component would allow students to apply their learnt knowledge to enable robot manipulators to perform some specific tasks.
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Faculty of Science, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2-3 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2019/08, 2023/08

STEM1040 A Trilogy of Hands-on Machine Learning
親身體驗機器學習三部曲
Content: Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. We are promised a future of more gadgets and services with AI-powered features such as intelligent chatbots, virtual assistants, and self-driving cars. The current AI boom was largely fuelled by breakthroughs in an area known as machine learning. It involves training computers to perform tasks based on examples rather than programming by a human. A branch of this approach called deep learning has made it more promising for solving perceptual problems such as image classification, face recognition, and natural language processing.

This course offers a hands-on exploration of machine learning through a trilogy approach: mathematical concepts, algorithms, and programming. We will begin with introducing what machine learning is, how it works, and what it can achieve. With a comprehensive treatment of the mathematics and theories involved, we will walk through typical implementations of artificial neural networks to see how the theories turn into practice. Then we will move on to teaching students to make some interesting AI applications (e.g. games) using the Python programming language and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras.

近年來，人工智能（AI）浪潮席捲全球。未來，智能聊天機器人，虛擬助手和自動駕駛汽車等人工智能設備和服務將逐步融入我們的生活。「機器學習」領域中的突破是目前AI迅速發展的主要驅動力。機器學習利用樣本數據來訓練計算機自主完成任務，而非依賴人工編程。作為機器學習的一個重要分支，「深度學習」在解決如圖像分類，人臉識別和自然語言處理等智能認知問題上取得了豐碩的成果。

本課程透過「三部曲」（數學概念，算法和編程）訓練讓同學親自動手探索機器學習。首先，我們會介紹什麼是機器學習、它如何運作及其應用層面。之後，我們會講解機器學習背後的數學和理論基礎，並分析「人工神經網絡」的代碼，以展示如何將理論轉化為實踐。最後，我們會教導學員使用Python編程語言，TensorFlow和Keras等機器學習框架來實現一些有趣的AI應用（例如：遊戲）。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2021/08

STEM1050 Micro-and Nano-technology for Biosensing
微納生物傳感技術
Content:
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2022/08

STEM1060 Sustainable Energy Toward Carbon Neutrality
邁向碳中和的可持續能源
Content: The global climate change is a major challenge confronting our generation. It is crucial to identify sustainable energy solutions that effectively reduce carbon emissions and pave the way for an affordable, reliable, and lowcarbon future. This course is designed to give students an overview of the following topics: carbon capture and utilisation, energy storage, renewable energy, smart power grids, integrated energy systems, carbon accounting and management. This course also consists of laboratory sections for students to acquire hands-on experience. After taking this course, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of these topics, enabling them to better contribute to building a sustainable energy future.

全球氣候變化已成為我們時代所面臨的緊迫挑戰。尋求可持續的能源路徑，以顯著減少溫室氣體排放，對於實現一個經濟高效、穩定可靠且低碳的未來至關重要。本課程的目的是向學生們傳授一系列關鍵知識，包括但不限於：碳捕獲與利用、能源儲存技術、可再生能源、智能電網技術、綜合能源系統和碳排放的核算與管理。本課程亦包括實驗室課節，讓學生獲得相關的實踐經驗。通過本課程，學生們將能夠全面掌握這些關鍵知識，進而更好地為構建一個可持續的能源未來貢獻自己的力量。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2024/08

STEM1070 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
人工智能導論
Content: Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. This course aims to provide you with a solid foundation in both the mathematical concepts necessary for AI and the practical skills required for machine learning.

We will cover essential mathematical topics such as linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory, exploring how they relate to AI and its algorithms. Once we have established a mathematical and statistical foundations, we will delve into the exciting world of machine learning. You will learn about different types of machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, and understand how these algorithms can be used to make predictions, recognize patterns, and make intelligent decisions. This course will incorporate hands-on projects and practical exercises. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world problems, working with popular machine learning libraries and tools. By engaging in these practical activities, you will develop valuable skills in data analysis, model development, and evaluation.

人工智能正在革新各個行業，從醫療保健和金融到交通運輸和娛樂。本課程旨在提供人工智能所需的數學概念和機器學習所需的實踐技能的基礎。

本課程涵蓋線性代數、微積分和概率論等基本數學主題，探索它們與人工智能及其算法的關係。在建立了數學和統計基礎之後，我們將深入探索人工智能世界。學習不同類型的機器學習算法，包括監督學習和無監督學習，並了解這些算法如何用於預測、識別模式和做出智能決策。本課程將結合實踐項目和實際練習。應用所學知識於現實世界的問題，並使用流行的機器學習庫和工具進行工作。通過參與這些實踐活動，發展出有價值的數據分析、模型開發和評估技能。
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 2 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2024/07

CUSA3000 Chemistry and Biochemistry for Extended Science Research Projects
化學及生物化學：科學研究延伸課程
Content: The course aims at helping students to learn the major concepts and methods of chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include simple organic chemistry, principles of molecular biology, scientific methods and skills for research. Students will gain hands-on experience of using modern technology such as infrared spectroscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for running research projects.

本課程旨在幫助學生學習化學與生物化學的概念和方法。主題包括簡單有機化學，分子生物學原理和科學棎究的方法與技巧。學生將親身體驗如何應用現代科技諸如紅外光譜與聚合酶鏈反應（Polymearse Chain Reaction）技術在科學探究項目之應用。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S5
Recognition: 4.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2016

CUSA3010 Student Training Course for International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) Phase 1
國際初中科學奧林匹克訓練課程(第一階段)
Content: The programme aims to:

Enhance students’ ability and knowledge to attain a high level of competence in science;
Provide student the accelerated learning experience in sciences;
Enhance the thinking skills and problem-solving skills of students;
Identify the most capable students, through the 3-phase screening training programme, to represent HK to participate in IJSO.
In order to select and train the delegates to participate in the International Junior Science Olympiad which is held on December every year, HKAGE commissioned the Faculty of Science of CUHK to provide student training programme. It will last for about 12 months and consist of 3 phases. The whole programme will consist of a minimum of 210 face-to-face teaching hours, including lecture, tutorial, discussion and laboratory session. In Phase 1 training, it mainly consists of lectures and tutorial with 48 teaching hours. Screening tests will be conducted in the Phase 1 training. Students with 80% or above attendance who deliver satisfactory performances in assessments in the course will be awarded academy credits. The best 15 students will be selected to participate in the Phase 2 Training.

課程目的：

提升學生的科學能力與知識
提供高質素的科學學習經驗
促進學生的思辨能力及應變能力
通過一連三個階段的訓練及評估，選出最優秀的學生代表香港參加國際初中科學奧林匹克。
為了訓練及選出優秀的學生代表參加在每年12月舉辦之國際初中科學奧林匹克，香港資優教育學苑委任中文大學理學院舉辦為期12個月的訓練課程。本課程分為三個階段，共有最少210小時的面授課程包括講課、導修課、討論及實驗形式進行。第一階段則以講課及導修課為主，約有48小時訓練。學生需要達至不少於80%的出席率及通過考試，成續優異者將頒受學院學分。成續最優異的15位同學會被選出參加第二階段之訓練課程。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S3
Recognition: 3 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 11th: 2013/11, 12th: 2014/11, 13th: 2015/11, 14th: 2016/11, 15th: 2017/11, 16th: 2018/11, 17th: 2019/11, 18th: 2020/11, 19th: 2021/11, 20th: 2022/11, 21st: 2023/11

CUSA3020 Student Training Course for International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) Phase 2
國際初中科學奧林匹克訓練課程(第二階段)
Content: The programme aims to:

Enhance students’ ability and knowledge to attain a high level of competence in science;
Provide student the accelerated learning experience in sciences;
Enhance the thinking skills and problem-solving skills of students;
Identify the most capable students, through the 3-phase screening training programme, to represent HK to participate in IJSO.
In order to select and train the delegates to participate in the International Junior Science Olympiad which is held on December every year, HKAGE commissioned the Faculty of Science of CUHK to provide student training programme. It will last for about 12 months and consist of 3 phases. The whole programme will consist of a minimum of 210 face-to-face teaching hours, including lecture, tutorial, discussion and laboratory session. In Phase 2 training, it mainly consists of lectures, tutorial and laboratory session with 54 teaching hours. Screening tests will be conducted in the Phase 2 training. Students with 80% or above attendance who deliver satisfactory performances in assessments in the course will be awarded academy credits. The best 6 students will be selected to participate in the Phase 3 Training.

課程目的：

提升學生的科學能力與知識
提供高質素的科學學習經驗
促進學生的思辨能力及應變能力
通過一連三個階段的訓練及評估，選出最優秀的學生代表香港參加在南韓舉辦之第十一屆國際初中科學奧林匹克。
為了訓練及選出優秀的學生代表參加在每年12月舉辦之國際初中科學奧林匹克，香港資優教育學苑委任中文大學理學院舉辦為期12個月的訓練課程。本課程分為三個階段，共有最少210小時的面授課程包括講課、導修課、討論及實驗形式進行。第二階段則以講課、導修課及實驗課為主，約有54小時訓練。學生需要達至不少於80%的出席率及通過考試，成續優異者將頒受學院學分。成續最優異的6位同學會被選出參加第三階段之訓練課程。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S3
Recognition: 3 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 11th: 2014/04, 12th: 2015/04, 13th: 2016/04, 14th: 2017/04, 15th: 2018/04, 16th: 2019/04, 17th: 2020/04, 18th: 2021/04, 19th: 2022/04, 20th: 2023/04, 21st: 2024/04

CUSA3030 Student Training Course for International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) Phase 3
國際初中科學奧林匹克訓練課程(第三階段)
Content: The programme aims to:

Enhance students’ ability and knowledge to attain a high level of competence in science;
Provide student the accelerated learning experience in sciences;
Enhance the thinking skills and problem-solving skills as well as laboratory skills of students;
Widen students’ knowledge and raise their aspirations and confidence in competing with contestants in cross-regional and international competitions; and
Identify the most capable students, through the 3-phase screening training programme, to represent HK to participate in IJSO.
In order to select and train the delegates to participate in the International Junior Science Olympiad which is held on December every year, HKAGE commissioned the Faculty of Science of CUHK to provide student training programme. It will last for about 12 months and consist of 3 phases. The whole programme will consist of a minimum of 210 face-to-face teaching hours, including lecture, tutorial, discussion and laboratory session. In Phase 3 training, it consists of 108 face-to-face teaching hours to consolidate the theoretical and experimental skills in sciences of students. Students with 80% or above attendance and have satisfactory performances in the course will be awarded academy credits. Students with good performance in the course will represent Hong Kong to participate in the IJSO.

課程目的：

提升學生的科學能力與知識
提供高質素的科學學習經驗
促進學生的思辨能力及應變能力
擴寬學生的科學知識，以增強學生在國際比賽的競爭力
通過一連三個階段的訓練及評估，選出最優秀的學生代表香港參加國際初中科學奧林匹克。
為了訓練及選出優秀的學生代表參加在每年12月舉辦之國際初中科學奧林匹克，香港資優教育學苑委任中文大學理學院舉辦為期12個月的訓練課程。本課程分為三個階段，共有最少210小時的面授課程包括講課、導修課、討論及實驗形式進行。第三階段約有108小時訓練進一步鞏固學生理論及實驗上的科學知識。學生需要達至不少於80%的出席率及表現良好將頒受學院學分。表現優異者將代表香港參加國際初中科學奧林匹克。
Category: Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S2-S3
Recognition: 6 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 11th: 2014/07, 12th: 2015/07, 13th: 2016/07, 14th: 2017/07, 15th: 2018/07, 16th: 2019/07, 17th: 2020/07, 18th: 2021/07, 19th: 2022/07, 20th: 2023/07, 21st: 2024/07

SAYT2000 Scientific Insights Forum
Content: The main theme of the programme will be Scientific Research. The training will include the fundamental principles of scientific research, which will be introduced through a series of lectures. Participants will then join one of the seven scientific projects and gain hands-on experience in performing scientific research. At the end of the programme participants will complete their training by reporting their findings both orally and in form of a poster in a mini-symposium.
Category: Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: Students who are S3 or above
Recognition: 2 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: March to June 2011

SAYT1001 Bondings in Organic Compounds, and Reactivity and Selectivity of Organic Reactions
有機化合物的鍵合，與有機反應的活性及選擇性
Content: This course is designed to allow students to have a basic understanding about the bonding and structures of organic molecules and ions, and their influences on the molecular properties of organic compounds, and the reactivity and selectivity of some organic reactions. This course will focus on the stability of reaction intermediates, and the reactivity and selectivity of addition reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, eliminations, and electrophilic aromatic substitutions.

本課程設計旨在讓同學對有機分子及離子的鍵合及結構，及它們在有機分子的特性和有機反應的活性及選擇性的影響上有基礎的理解。本課程將會集中討論各類反應中間體的穩定性，及加成反應、親核取代反應、消除反應和親電芳香取代反應的活性及選擇性。
Category: Category: I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1 University unit(s)
Organising Period: 2021/08, 2022/08, 2023/08, 2023/11, 2024/07

CUSA1011 Science Summer Course for Secondary School Students - Air Analysis in Changing Climate
氣候變遷中的空氣分析
Content: 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.
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: N/A
Organising Period: 2010/07

CUSA1021 Analysis in Modern Chemistry
現代化學分析
Content: This course aims at introducing the basic concepts and techniques in carrying out chemical analysis by using various modern spectroscopic and chromatographic instruments. Students will learn how to use modern instruments to determine the amounts of substances present in a mixture down to part per million levels (ppm), and identify the structure of a compound. Techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography will be covered. This course will also discuss some common standard practices of collecting and preparing samples for laboratory testing, the accreditation system in testing laboratories.

本課程旨在介紹化學分析中所用到的現代光譜和色譜儀器的基本概念和技術。學生將學習使用該等儀器來分析濃度水平低至百萬分之一的物質，並確定化合物的結構。課程內容包括紅外線光譜法、質譜分析法、紫外−可見光譜法、核磁共振、氣相色譜法及高效能液相色譜法的操作技巧，以及化驗工作中的收集及製備樣本的常用標準技巧和香港化驗室所實行的認可系統。
Category:  Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1-1.25 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2011/07, 2012/07, 2013/07, 2014/07, 2015/07, 2016/07, 2018/07, 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/07, 2022/04, 2023/07

CUSA1031 The Chemistry and Chemical Analysis of Biomolecules
生物分子的化學與分析
Content: Biomolecules are loosely defined as molecules found in biological system. In the biological system, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, nucleic acid and enzyme are key biomolecules. This course covers the chemical structures of these biomolecules and their roles in biological systems. Besides, we will talk about some interesting topics that you encounter very often in daily life. For example, how do artificial sweeteners differ from table sugar? Why do artificial sweeteners have low or even zero calorie contents? Can we unboil an egg? What causes aging? Is there any method to reverse the aging process? Finally, we will talk about the basic principles of chemical analysis for various biomolecules in foods. This course comprises of both lectures and experimental sessions.

生物分子一般泛指存在於生物體的分子。碳水化合物、蛋白質、脂類、核酸和酶都是生物體主要的生物分子。本課程將介紹這些重要的生物分子的化學結構與其在生物體中扮演的角色。除此以外，我們會介紹一些在日常生活經常遇到的有趣課題。舉例代糖與一般食用糖的分別是甚麼？為甚麼代糖有較低甚至沒有卡路里？煮熟後的雞蛋能否變回生雞蛋？為甚麼人會變老？有沒有方法可以返老還童？最後，本課程將介紹化學分析的基礎知識，並講解食物中的生物分子的化驗方法。課程以講課及實驗形式進行。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1.25-1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2016/08, 2017/08, 2018/07

CUSA1041 Essentials of Organic Chemistry
有機化學精華
Content: This course aims at introducing the essential concepts of organic chemistry and how it is closely related to our daily life. Students will learn the fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry with a particular emphasis on stereochemistry. Through lectures and video demonstration of important principles and interesting experiments, students will be introduced to lab techniques/instrumentation and scientific methods in organic chemistry. Students can therefore gain appreciation of the daily practice of a synthetic organic chemist in a university setting.

本課程旨在介紹有機化學的精華和這一學科與我們日常生活的緊密聯繫。學生將學習有機化學的基本知識及立體化學的專題討論。通過講座及視頻演示的方式對重要的化學原理以及實驗操作進行展示，學生將學到有機化學的實驗技術、儀器和科學方法，從而接觸到有機合成化學家在大學裏的日常工作。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S6
Recognition: 1-1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2016/07, 2017/08, 2018/08, 2019/08, 2020/08, 2021/08, 2022/04, 2023/08, 2024/08

CUSA1051 STEM Training Course for High School Students (Chemistry)
STEM訓練課程 (化學)
Content:  This course intends to facilitate students’ learning under STEM education, concept and theory of Chemistry at the advanced level will be covered in the course to supplement the teaching and training provided in high schools and to prepare students for the International Tuymaada Competition.
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S4-S5
Recognition: 3 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2018/01

CUSA1061 Innovative Chemistry STEM Programme: Introduction to Smart Coating
創意化學STEM課程:智能塗層導論
Content: A coating is a layer that is applied to the surface of an object for functional, decorative or both purposes. Painting is one of the most conventional types of coating for wall, metal surface or glass surface to retard corrosion or mold formation of the base surface. Smart coating refers to a coating which is able to sense its environment and make an appropriate response to that stimulus.

In this programme, students will learn the most advanced coating technology. Students will attend lectures on the coating theory and chemical instrumentation for coating in the morning. Equipped with the specific scientific knowledge from the lecture, students will make use of what they have learnt to perform exciting experiments in the afternoon. The experiments include to design and fabricate superhydrophobic and heat-resistant coatings, to construct a thermometer by themselves, to handle and analyze data of various paints, and to determine volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in different paints using sophisticated chemical instruments with the latest technology.

Learning should not be confined to classrooms. Other than STEM education, students are going to have a glimpse into our chemistry curriculum and CUHK. Admission talk, laboratory tour, campus tour and CUHK treasure hunt will be arranged for students, so as to make the programme more fruitful and enjoyable for students.

塗層泛指覆蓋物體表面層的物質，一般具有功能性及裝飾性之用途。例如大家最常見的油漆，在生活上就被廣泛使用於牆壁、金屬或玻璃表面，以防止或減慢底層生銹、腐蝕或發霉。
塗層技術不斷發展，近年更突破至智能塗層。智能塗層能夠感知周遭環境，並根據環境的轉變作出相應變化。智能塗層的出現，勢必為人類的生活帶來更多便利。

本活動將介紹尖端塗層科技。上午時段以授課形式為主，同學將會學習塗層的基本原理及化學儀器。下午時段則以實驗為主題，同學將會把上午課堂的科學知識學以致用，親自設計和調配防水和隔熱塗層。同學亦會利用所學知識親動手製造溫度計。在實驗中，同學將會接觸到各種類型塗層的數據，並運用所學技能進行數據分析。除此之外，同學更會操作尖端科技的化學儀器，進行塗層的揮發性有機化合物 (VOCs) 含量檢測。

我們深明學習不應局限於課室內，因此除了STEM教育外，也為同學預備了一系列課外活動，如入學講座、實驗室參觀、校園遊及中大定向，務求增加同學對化學系課程及中大的認識，也令他們有更充實和愉快的活動學習體驗。
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1.75 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2018/07, 2019/07

CUSA1061 Innovative Chemistry STEM Programme: Chemistry in Fighting Diseases
創意化學STEM課程:化學抗疫
Content:
Category: Category II – Academy Credit-Bearing
Organising units: Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Science Academy for Young Talent, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Expected applicants: promoting to or studying S5-S6
Recognition: 1.5 Academy unit(s)
Organising Period: 2021/07

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