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Energy Science and Engineering
Advanced Standing I
Major
Energy Science and Engineering
能源科學及工程學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
工學士(能源科學及工程學)
Offering Academic Unit
School of Energy and Environment
Normal Period of Study
3 years
Maximum Period of Study
6 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation
91 credit units
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (21 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25



  Credit Units
University Requirements GE1401 University English 3
GE2410 English for Engineering 3
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy 3
Distributional Requirements Take 2 courses from two different distributional areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology

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School-specified Courses CA1167 Engineering Communication 3
SEE3002 Energy and Environmental Economics 3

College / School Requirements (0 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25


Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
SEE2000Professional Development I0
SEE4000Professional Development II0

Major Requirements (70 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25



1. Basic Core Courses (16 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
MA2181Mathematical Methods for Engineering3
SEE2001Electromagnetic Principles for Energy Engineers3
SEE2002Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers4
SEE2101Engineering Thermofluids I3
SEE2201Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering3

2. Major Core Courses (42 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
SEE3001Energy and Environmental Policy3
SEE3003Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies3
SEE3101Engineering Thermofluids II4
SEE3102Power Plant Engineering3
SEE3103Energy Efficiency for Buildings3
SEE3104Sustainable and Renewable Energy3
SEE4001Engineers in Society1
SEE4003Energy and Environmental Engineering Laboratory3
SEE4004Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development4
SEE4112Sustainable Engineering Systems: Modelling and Analysis3
SEE4217Waste and Wastewater Treatment Engineering3
SEE4997Final Year Project6
SYE4024Project Management3

3. Electives (12 credit units)

Select at least three courses from the following list:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
SDSC3002Data Mining3
SEE4113Nanotechnology in Energy Conversion and Storage: Concepts and Creative Science3
SEE4114Bioenergy Engineering: Principles and Applications3
SEE4115Energy Catalysis and Reaction Engineering3
SEE4116Energy and Carbon Auditing3
SEE4117Solar Energy Engineering3
SEE4118Wind and Marine Energy3
SEE4119Electrical Energy Conversion3
SEE4120Materials Engineering for Energy Applications3
SEE4121Gas Engineering3
SEE4122Chemical Separations for Energy and Environmental Applications3

Select at least one course from the following list:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
SEE3201Atmospheric Science - An Introductory Survey3
SEE3204Urban Sustainability3
SEE3205Urban Sustainability3
SEE3206Environmental Social Governance3
SEE3207Indoor Environmental Quality3
SEE4202Atmospheric Chemistry3
SEE4205Design of Smart Cities and Sustainable Building3
SEE4216Combustion and Air Pollution Control3
SEE4218Water and Water Resource Engineering3
SEE4220Measurements of Air Pollutants3

 4. Optional Electives (15 credit units) 

Students may choose to enroll in all of the following course(s) if they are interested in being a member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in the Building Services (BSS) discipline.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CA3712Electrical Services3
CA3722HVAC Engineering3
CA3732Fire Engineering and Piped Services3
CA4718Power Electronics and Smart Lighting Controls3
CA4737Fire Science and Modelling3

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