This course provides an opportunity for students to either specialize in a field of interest or to explore interdisciplinary fields not available in the regular syllabus. Students will carry out an in-depth study of topics that are related to energy and/or the environment under the supervision and guidance of an SEE academic member. Through this course, students will learn to learn and work independently, apply and integrate knowledge acquired from other courses, think critically and creatively, and communicate their findings.

The oral presentation and written report(s) will be assessed by the student's supervisor at the end of each semester according to the comprehensiveness and competence of technical knowledge and understanding of the study topic.

Examination duration: N/A

Percentage of continuous assessment, examination, etc.: 100% by continuous assessment

To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:

1. obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards continuous assessment (combination of assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);


2. obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and


3. meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics.