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Energy Science and Engineering
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
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major
This major aims to create a new generation of intellects/graduates capable of discovering and providing innovative solutions to the intricate issues of energy crisis, renewable energy, global warming, climate change and pollution. Such holistic education breaking down the barriers associated with traditional schools of knowledge is required to address our future energy security and its associated environmental issues, both locally and globally.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)
Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, technology and engineering appropriate to energy science and engineering degree discipline.
  2. Design and conduct experimental investigations to acquire relevant information, as well as to critically analyse and interpret data.
  3. Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
  4. Work effectively as part of a focused or multi-disciplinary team.
  5. Identify, formulate and solve energy and energy-related environmental problems by pursuing development of innovative technologies that can generate clean and sustainable energy to address energy scarcity and combat pollution and climate change.
  6. Be conversant with professional, social, ethical, health and safety responsibilities of a competent engineer.
  7. Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
  8. Address energy supply, demand and security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context.
  9. Stay abreast of contemporary issues.
  10. Recognise the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
  11. Use mathematical or experimental tools and techniques relevant to the energy and energy-related environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.
  12. Use the computer/IT tools relevant to the energy and energy-related environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.

Degree Requirements

RequirementsNormative 4-year
Degree

Advanced Standing I2Advanced Standing II3
Gateway Education requirement30 credit units21 credit units12 credit units
School requirement18 credit units/
3 credit units1		WaivedWaived
Major requirement

73 credit units
(Core: 61
Elective: 12)

70 credit units
(Core: 58
Elective: 12)		54 credit units
(Core: 42
Elective: 12)
Free electives / Minor (if applicable)0 credit unit/
22 credit units or above1		0 credit unit0 credit unit
Minimum Graduation Requirement:121 or 1251 credit units91 credit units66 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted:144 credit units114 credit units84 credit units
Note 1:
Note 2:		For Normative 4-year Degree students with eSTAR stream.
For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 3:For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year.

Professional Recognition
This major programme is accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The HKIE professional qualifications are recognized by other engineering institutions throughout the world.  As HKIE and Engineering Council are Washington Accord signatories, this ensures the Major will receive recognition by all other signatory countries.