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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED BIOLOGY &

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES

DEFINITIVE PROGRAMME DOCUMENT

July 2015

(Provisional)

CONTENTS

Page No.

1. General Programme Information 1

2. Programme Aims and Programme Outcomes 3

3. The Programme Structure 4

4. The Curriculum 7

APPENDIX

Curriculum Map Appendix A 8

Subject Description Form Appendix B 9

Note: This Programme Document is subject to review and changes which the programme

offering Department can decide to make from time to time. Students will be

informed of the changes as and when appropriate.

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1. GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Programme title : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in

Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Programme Code : 88011, 88111, 88012, 88112

Host Department : Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Medium of Instruction : English

Mode of Study : Full-time / Part-time (FT/PT)

Duration : 4-Year PhD

FT: 4 years normal, 6 years maximum

PT: 8 years normal, 9 years maximum

3-Year PhD



2-Year MPhil



Entry Qualification : General Requirement

4-Year PhD

A Bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours

from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or a

recognised university; or other academic qualifications

which are deemed to be equivalent.

In exceptional circumstances students may be permitted to

register. For example, students with a Bachelor’s degree

with First Class Honours, or the equivalent, may be

admitted directly to the PhD programme. Such students

may be required to pass an examination.

3-Year PhD

A student shall normally hold a postgraduate degree

containing a significant research component, such as a

dissertation, conferred by The Hong Kong Polytechnic

University or a recognised university.

2-Year MPhil

A Bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours

from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or a

recognised university; or other academic qualifications

which are deemed to be equivalent.

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English Language Requirement

Requirements for those who do not have a degree of which the

language of instruction was English from a recognised

university are:

An overall score of at least 6.5 (with score for the

writing component at 6.0 or above) in the International

English Language Testing System (IELTS); or

For TOEFL, 575 or above in paper-based test (with a

score of at least 4 out of 6 in the Test of Written

English); or 90 or above in internet-based test (with a

writing score of 23 or above)

All English language test scores are considered valid

for five years after the date of the test.

Requirement for

Graduation

: Coursework Components

4-Year-FT PhD / 8-Year-PT-PhD: 22 Credits

3-Year-FT PhD / 6-Year-PT-PhD: 15 Credits

2-Year MPhil / 4-Year-MPhil: 9 Credits

Final Award : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

dependent on the enrollment

Medium of Instruction : English

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2. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

2.1 Programme Aims

The research degree programmes are designed in such a way to enable the

student to:

a. acquire competence in research methods and scholarship; and

b. display sustained independent effort and independent original thought.

The PhD programmes should target to produce academics or industrial R & D

professionals.

2.2 Intended Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to

1. possess the necessary research knowledge in chemistry

2. possess the necessary research knowledge in biology

3. present data with good scientific presentation ability

4. possess the necessary English scientific writing skill

5. integrate and apply their up-to-date science developments

6. possess the necessary scientific analytical skill

7. apply the skill of literature referencing citing

8. facilitate the communication between scientific experts in field with

students

9. prepare and submit a thesis

10. acquire competence in research methods and scholarship

11. display sustained independent effort and independent original thought

With regard to the aforementioned intended learning outcome, PhD students are

expected to have a stronger publication record than the MPhil students.

Remarks:

The learning outcomes of the MPhil & PhD programmes are not the same:

Comparing to MPhil students, PhD students have more in-depth understanding on the

knowledge of their research subjects.

PhD students are expected to have a stronger publication record than the MPhil students

Note:

* The desired outcomes of the PhD and MPhil programmes should be differentiated. If found necessary, intended

learning outcomes of individual research degree programme can be split into two parts: one part on the coursework

and one part on the research work.

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3. The PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Coursework/credit requirement

: It was agreed that the credit requirements should also cover requirement on attending seminars and departmental training for PhD students (for details, please refer to items 6 & 9 below). Credit requirement of different categories of students would then be: 4-Year PhD: 22 credits Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives (1 Credit) Research Seminars I, II, III & IV (4 Credits) Practicum I & II (2 Credits)

5 Elective Subjects (15 credits) (no more than 10 credits from Guided-study subjects)

3-Year PhD: 15 credits Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives (1 Credit) Research Seminars I, II & III (3 Credits) Practicum I & II (2 Credits) 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits) (no more than six credits from Guided-

study subjects) 2-Year MPhil: 9 credits Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives (1 Credit) Research Seminars I & II (2 Credits) 2 Elective Subjects (6 credits) (no more than four credits from Guided-

study subjects) Note Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives (HTI6081) is a

compulsory subject.

:

Research Seminars I/II/III/IV (ABCT604A/604B/604C and 604D):

Full-time students are required to attend at least 10 research seminars per year, in addition to workshops/conferences, and to submit a report, to the Chief Supervisor, of no less than 1,500 words (excluding references) on one of the attended seminars every year.

PT students should be awarded one credit per two years for completing the above-mentioned requirement, with an overall assessment grade of Pass and Fail.

Students are recommended to complete one credit per year (for full-time students) or per two years (for part-time students) to fulfil the above-mentioned requirement, with an overall assessment grade of Pass and Fail. However, as deemed appropriate by the Chief Supervisor, they are allowed to complete at most two credits per year (for full-time students) or per two years (for part-time students) to fulfil the research seminar

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credit requirement.

Practicum (ABCT605 & ABCT606) of up to 6 hours per week for

Stipend Recipients: As part of the programme requirement, all PhD students irrespective of

funding source and mode of study, must complete two training credits before graduation. To earn one credit, students will be required to engage in teaching/research supporting activities assigned by the HoD/DoS or his/her delegate for 6 hours/week in any 13-week semester.

Students are allowed to complete these two credits any time before they

graduate. They can choose to complete these two credits in two different semesters or within the same semester, subject to the approval of the Chief Supervisor. Stipend recipients are allowed to fulfill part of their departmental training requirement through the completion of these compulsory training credits.

For students who are required to undertake teaching supporting

activities, they should be required to complete the training programmes organised by the EDC and ELC before the commencement of any teaching supporting activities (for details, please refer to item 10 below).

Guided Study (ABCT6805, ABCT6806 & ABCT6807) : These are the elective subjects. No more than 10 credits for 4-year full-time PhD/8-year part-time PhD No more than 6 credits for 3-year full-time PhD/6-year part-time PhD No more than 4 credits for 2-year full-time PhD/4-year part-time PhD

The HoD/DoS or his/her delegate are required to: a. ensure that the activities are structured and can be assessed properly; b. submit, at the end of the training session, an assessment report on the performance of the relevant student(s), with details of activities undertaken and an overall assessment grade of Pass or Fail.

Language Proficiency Requirement after Admission:

The Research Language Skills Assessment should focus on testing students’ writing ability only.

Students should be required to take and pass the recommended

remedial subjects before the submission of thesis.

Teaching Experience

PhD students who are required to undertake teaching supporting activities in their training credits will be required to complete a training

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programme on organized by the EDC as required by the Department/School. Students who are required to interact directly with students in English as a part of their duties in supporting teaching and learning must demonstrate their language competence to fulfill the intended duties to the satisfaction of the host department. All eligible students except those who are native English speakers will also be required to successfully complete a language training programme offered by the ELC before taking up any teaching supporting activities.

Elective Subjects

Students are allowed to take subjects provided by other departments at PolyU or other universities.

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4.

THE CURRICULUM

Stage/ Semester

Subject Code

Subject Number of Credits

Compulsory/Elective

Pre-requisite/Co- requisite/ Exclusion

1&2 HTI6081 Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives

1 C None

1&2 ABCT 604A Attendance in research seminars/workshops/ conferences I

1 C None

1&2 ABCT 604B Attendance in research seminars/workshops/ conferences II

1 C ABCT604A

1&2 ABCT 604C Attendance in research seminars/workshops/ conferences III

1 C ABCT604B

1&2 ABCT 604D Attendance in research seminars/workshops/ conferences IV

1 C ABCT604C

1&2 ABCT 605 Practicum I 1 C None 1&2 ABCT 606 Practicum II 1 C ABCT605 1 ABCT601 Research Seminar in Biology 3 E None 1&2 ABCT602 Research Seminar in Chemistry 3 E Postgraduate course 2 ABCT610 Frontier Catalysis: An Approach

Towards Cutting-Edge Sustainable Chemistry

3 E None

2 ABCT611 Analytical Biochemistry 3 E Basic undergraduate training in biochemistry or equivalent.

2 ABCT612 Advanced Chemical Instrumentation for Research

3 E None

1&2 ABCT6805 Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Chemistry

3 E

1&2 ABCT6806 Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Biology

3 E

1&2 ABCT6807 Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Chemical Technology

3 E

D-dependent on the arrangement from department

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Appendix A

Curriculum Map for Individual Research Degree Programme

Programme Title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Hosted by: Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Com

puls

ory

Subj

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Compulsory Subjects for students registered after 1 July

2014

Elective Subjects

for students

registered before 1

July 2014

Elective Subjects for all students

Programme Outcomes HT

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604

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604

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604

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AB

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605

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606

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6805

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1. To enhance students’ research knowledge in chemistry

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2. To enhance students’ research knowledge in biology

√ √ √ √ √

3. To improve students’ scientific presentation ability

√ √ √ √ √ √

4. To improve students’ English scientific writing skill

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

5. To nourish students’ up-to-date science developments

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

6. To advance students’ scientific analytical skill

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

7. To improve the skill of literature referencing citing

√ √ √ √ √ √

8. To facilitate the communication between scientific experts in field with students

√ √ √ √ √ √ √

9. To give sense and importance of ethics in research study

√

10. To prepare and submit a thesis

*Note: Credit requirement of different categories of students. #Note: For FT/PT PhD students

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Appendix B

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Subject Description Form

Table of Contents

Page

1. HTI6081 Ethics-Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives 9

2. ABCT604A - Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences I 12

3. ABCT604B - Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences II 16

4. ABCT604C - Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences III 20

5. ABCT604D - Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences IV 24

6. ABCT605 - Practicum I 28

7. ABCT606 - Practicum II 30

8. ABCT601 - Research Seminar in Biology (presentation mode) 32

9. ABCT602 - Research Seminar in Chemistry (presentation mode) 35

10. ABCT610 - Frontier Catalysis: An Approach Towards Cutting-Edge Sustainable Chemistry

38

11. ABCT611 - Analytical Biochemistry 41

12. ABCT612 - Advanced Chemical Instrumentation for Research 44

13. ABCT6805 - Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Chemistry 46

14. ABCT6806 Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Biology 48

15. ABCT6807 Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Chemical Technology

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HTI6081Subject Code

Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives Subject Title

1Credit Value

6Level

None

Co-requisitel Exclusion

Pre-requisite /

• To instill in students a deep appreciation of ethical guidelines and Objective codes of conduct that they can apply in their research studies at PolyU and in their future professional and personal lives.

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to: Intended Learning 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the need for ethical Outcomes

behaviour and guiding codes of ethics in research and the professions.(Note 1)

2. Understand, discuss and apply ethical principles and codes across a range of disciplines and scenarios

3. Demonstrate awareness of current ethical issues and problems in relation to their own discipline and research area

4. Critically analyze and discuss scenarios cases of possible or actual ethical misconduct

5. Discuss how the guiding principles ofethics in research extend and apply to business, professional and personal codes of conduct and why this important to integrity and the well being ofbusiness, the professions and our community.

6. Show a fundamental understanding of the issues of copyright, plagiarism and proper citation, and be able to apply this in their own work.

• The need for ethics training and the meaning of ethical behaviour in Subject Synopsisl research: case studies, disasters and learning by the mistakes ofIndicative Syllabus others

• Philosophy and codes of ethics and their origins (Note 2)

• Culture, religion and the law how these relate to ethical codes of conduct

• Obtaining ethical approval for a research project: procedures and processes

• Ethics in life science, humanities, education, business and industry: common issues, guiding principles, discipline specific scenarios

• Ethics and human behavior: individual, professional and societal responsibilities

• Recent ethical issues affecting Hong Kong and society in general

• Ethical use of information in thesis writing: understanding copyright, plagiarism and proper citation

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. Teaching/Learning Lecture/seminar/workshop

i Methodology

~ . Assessment Methods ! in Alignment with Specific assessment % Intended subject learning outcomes to be

· Intended Learning methods/tasks weighting assessed (Please tick as appropriate)

Outcomes I 2 3 4 5 6

(Note 4) ..,j ..,j . ..,j iI. Discipline specific 50%

scenario/case study analysis (to be graded by chief i

supervisor ofeach RPgS)

2.Group assignment (e.g. 50% . ..,j ..,j ! ..,j debate, presentation, i

production of written material such as a poster i

or booklet)

Total 100%

Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes:

l. Discipline specific scenario/case study analysis will assess ability to identify and analyse ethical issues in the student's own discipline and to present a coherent and detailed critique and plan on how these could be avoided or resolved (giving sources and written work accompanied by a Turn-it-in Report).

2. The group assignment will assess the student's ability to identify, discuss and analyse ethical principles and issues from a wide perspective, and evaluate how individual, professions and societies benefit from following ethically acceptable behavior and practices.

Student Study Class contact:

Effort Required Lecture/seminar/workshop 15 Hrs.•

• Hrs.

Other student study effort: i

• Self study and group work 30 Hrs.

• Assignment preparation 15 Hrs. - -

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Reading List and References

Total student study effort 60 Hrs.

Materials from the Hong Kong Ethics development website ( http://www.icac.org.hklhkedc/eng/library2.asp )

Materials from EthicsWeb.ca ( http://www.ethicsweb.ca/resources/professional/issues.html )

Selected readings and videos

Declaration of Helsinki (revised 2008)

Note 1: Intended Learning Outcomes Intended learning outcomes should state what students should be able to do or attain upon completion of the subject. Subject outcomes are expected to contribute to the attainment of the overall programme outcomes.

Note 2: Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus The syllabus should adequately address the intended learning outcomes. At the same time over-crowding of the syllabus should be avoided.

Note 3: Teaching/Learning Methodology This section should include a brief description of the teaching and learning methods to be employed to facilitate learning, and a justification of how the methods are aligned with the intended learning outcomes of the subject.

Note 4: Assessment Method This section should include the assessment methodes) to be used and its relative weighting, and indicate which of the subject intended learning outcomes that each method purports to assess. It should also provide a brief explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes.

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Subject Code ABCT604A

Subject Title Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences I

Credit Value One

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Nil.

Objectives

To acquire the cutting-edge scientific information and knowledge, in Biology,

Chemistry and related disciplines.

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

a) Students are expected to have up-to-date and enriched scientific

knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and related disciplines.

b) Students are expected to have improved presentation skill

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)

Full-time students are required to attend at least 10 research seminars per year,

in addition to workshops/conferences, and to submit a report, to the Chief

Supervisor, of no less than 1,500 words (excluding references) on one of the

attended seminars every academic year.

Part-time students are required to attend at least 10 research seminars per two

years, in addition to workshops/conferences, and to submit a report, to the

Chief Supervisor, of no less than 1,500 words (excluding references) on one of

the attended seminars once every two academic years.

Note: Credit requirement of different categories of students would be:

For 2-year MPhil: requires 2 credits

For 3-year PhD (candidate with Master degree): requires 3 credits

For 4-year PhD (candidate without Master degree): requires 4 credits

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Teaching/Learning

Methodology

(Note 3)

The research seminars may or may not be organised by the host department and

are expected to last not less than an hour each. The topic of the seminar

reported on should not be related directly to the thesis title of the student.

Chief Supervisors are required to assess the report (with a pass or failure

grade). Students who failed to submit a report to the satisfaction of their Chief

Supervisor are required to make a re-submission until a pass grade is obtained.

The Chief Supervisor has to pass the record of the seminars attended by their

students and the report with a pass grade to the Research Office for custody at

the end of each academic year.

Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting

Intended subject learning outcomes to

be assessed (Please tick as

appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Attendance 50

2. Report 50

3.

Total 100 %

Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the

intended learning outcomes:

The seminar report will be endorsed and assessed by the Chief Supervisor. A

Pass or Fail grade will be given.

Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact:

Hrs.

Hrs.

Other student study effort:

Seminar attendance 20 Hrs.

Seminar report 10 Hrs.


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Reading List and

References

Related literature references underlined during the presentation

Note 1: Intended Learning Outcomes

Intended learning outcomes should state what students should be able to do or attain upon completion of the subject.

Note 2: Subject Synopsis/Indicative Syllabus

The syllabus should adequately address the intended learning outcomes. At the same time over-crowding of the

syllabus should be avoided.

Note 3: Teaching/Learning Methodology

This section should include a brief description of the teaching and learning methods to be employed to facilitate

learning, and a justification of how the methods are aligned with the intended learning outcomes of the subject.

Note 4: Assessment Method

This section should include the assessment method(s) to be used and its relative weighting, and indicate which of the

subject intended learning outcomes that each method purports to assess. It should also provide a brief explanation of

the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes.

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Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences I

Postgraduate Course (ABCT 604A) Seminar Attendance Form 1. Name and Student ID of student: 2. Supervisor: 3. Title of the seminar attended: 4. Date and location of the seminar attended:

5. Information about the speaker:

6. Brief summary of the seminar:

Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________________

Postgraduate Student

Endorsed by _________________________________ Date ______________________

Research Supervisor

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Subject Code ABCT604B

Subject Title Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences II

Credit Value One

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite

ABCT604A

Objectives



Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

c) Students are expected to have up-to-date and enriched scientific


d) Students are expected to have improved presentation skill

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)













Teaching/Learning

Methodology




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(Note 3)







Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Attendance 50

2. Report 50

3.

Total 100 %





Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact:

Hrs.

Hrs.





Reading List and

References


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Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences II

Postgraduate Course (ABCT 604B) Seminar Attendance Form 1. Name and Student ID of student: 2. Supervisor: 3. Title of the seminar attended: 4. Date and location of the seminar attended:



Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________________


Endorsed by _________________________________ Date ______________________

Research Supervisor

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Subject Code ABCT604C

Subject Title Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences III

Credit Value One

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite

ABCT604B

Objectives



Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

e) Students are expected to have up-to-date and enriched scientific


f) Students are expected to have improved presentation skill

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)













Teaching/Learning

Methodology




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(Note 3)







Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Attendance 50

2. Report 50

3.

Total 100 %





Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact:

Hrs.

Hrs.





Reading List and

References


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Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences III

Postgraduate Course (ABCT 604C) Seminar Attendance Form 1. Name and Student ID of student: 2. Supervisor: 3. Title of the seminar attended: 4. Date and location of the seminar attended:



Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________________


Endorsed by _________________________________ Date ______________________

Research Supervisor

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Subject Code ABCT604D

Subject Title Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences IV

Credit Value One

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite

ABCT604C

Objectives



Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

g) Students are expected to have up-to-date and enriched scientific


h) Students are expected to have improved presentation skill

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)













Teaching/Learning

Methodology




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(Note 3)







Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Attendance 50

2. Report 50

3.

Total 100 %





Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact:

Hrs.

Hrs.





Reading List and

References


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Attendance in research seminars/workshops/conferences IV

Postgraduate Course (ABCT 604D) Seminar Attendance Form 1. Name and Student ID of student: 2. Supervisor: 3. Title of the seminar attended: 4. Date and location of the seminar attended:



Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________________


Endorsed by _________________________________ Date ______________________

Research Supervisor

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Subject Code ABCT605

Subject Title Practicum I

Credit Value One

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Nil.

Objectives

To allow students to engage teaching and supporting activities, and interact

with the undergraduate for delivering scientific knowledge.

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

i) Students are expected to have laboratory demonstration ability.

j) Students are expected to have tutorial skill

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)

Laboratory demonstration and report marking, lead tutorial class and related

teaching activities, for 6 hours/week in any 13-week semester.

Teaching/Learning

Methodology

(Note 3)


graduate. They can choose to complete these two credits in two different

semesters or within the same semester, subject to the approval of the Chief

Supervisor. Stipend recipients are allowed to fulfill part of their departmental

training requirement through the completion of these compulsory training

credits.

For students who are required to undertake teaching supporting activities, they

should be required to complete the training programmes organised by the EDC

and ELC before the commencement of any teaching supporting activities.

Note: Two credits are only required for the whole postgraduate study period.

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Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting

Intended subject learning outcomes

to be assessed (Please tick as

appropriate)

a b c d e

1.

Demonstration/tutorial

100

3.

Total 100 %

Irrespective of funding source and mode of study, student must complete two

training credits before graduation.

The assessment report will be reviewed by the Chief Supervisor at the end of

the training session. A Pass or Fail grade will be given.

Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact:

Hrs.

Hrs.


Laboratory demonstration/tutorial 78 Hrs.

Hrs.


Reading List and

References

N.A.













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Subject Title Practicum II

Credit Value One

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite

ABCT605

Objectives

To allow students to engage teaching and supporting activities, and interact

with the undergraduate for delivering scientific knowledge.

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

k) Students are expected to have laboratory demonstration ability.

l) Students are expected to have tutorial skill

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)

Laboratory demonstration and report marking, lead tutorial class and related

teaching activities, for 6 hours/week in any 13-week semester.

Teaching/Learning

Methodology

(Note 3)


graduate. They can choose to complete these two credits in two different

semesters or within the same semester, subject to the approval of the Chief

Supervisor. Stipend recipients are allowed to fulfill part of their departmental

training requirement through the completion of these compulsory training

credits.

For students who are required to undertake teaching supporting activities, they

should be required to complete the training programmes organised by the EDC

and ELC before the commencement of any teaching supporting activities.

Note: Two credits are only required for the whole postgraduate study period.

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Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1.

Demonstration/tutorial

100

3.

Total 100 %

Irrespective of funding source and mode of study, student must complete two

training credits before graduation.

The assessment report will be reviewed by the Chief Supervisor at the end of

the training session. A Pass or Fail grade will be given.

Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact:

Hrs.

Hrs.


Laboratory demonstration/tutorial 78 Hrs.

Hrs.


Reading List and

References

N.A.













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Subject Code ABCT 601

Subject Title Research Seminar in Biology

Credit Value 3.0 credits

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

N.A.

Objectives

To broaden students' Biology knowledge through attending seminars

and journal club.

To enhance student’s presentation skill by giving seminars on their

own research work or topics of their interests.

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:

(a) gain exposure to broad range of current research topics by attending

scientific seminars;

(b) practice effective presentation on his/her own work or related topics

of interest;

(c) develop analytical and critical thinking through the seminars and

presentations.

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)

Each student must attend at least FIVE seminars relevant to Biology

either at PolyU or other universities in Hong Kong. For each seminar

attended, please fill out the attendance form (Form 1) and have it

endorsed by your supervisor. The completed Form 1 should be

submitted to the Seminar Coordinator within two weeks after the

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seminar was attended.

Each student will present ONE departmental Graduate Student

Research Seminar on their own research or topics of their interests.

The presentation is 30 minutes, followed by Q&A. Grading will be

provided by the chief supervisor and an assessor. The evaluation will

be based on the presentation, content, and ability to handle questions.

Students are required to attend all seminars presented by other

students, and expect to ask questions at the end of the talk.

Teaching/Learning

Methodology

(Note 3)

Seminar

PolyU and other local universities constantly host seminars given by

leading biology researchers around the world. By attending these

seminars students would gain direct exposure to the current frontiers and

developments in biomedical research to broaden their perspective on

future directions.

Presentation:

Students are asked to make a presentation on his/her own research or on a

topic of interest from the field of modern biomedical research. They will

report their learnings and findings and discuss with the class about

potential implications.

The student’s performance will be evaluated by their written reports on

seminars, their presentation, and their participation in class discussions.

Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Attendance of five

seminars

15%

2. Summary report

of five seminars

15%

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2. Departmental

Research Seminar

70%

Total 100 %



Seminar attendance and reports, together with the presentation, are used for

students’ assessment. Emphasis is put on the presentation, which are critical

for students to develop their higher-order critical thinking by presenting and

discussing his/her own research or topics of related interest.

Student Study

Effort Expected

Class contact:

Presentation 24 Hrs.

Hrs.


Seminars 60 Hrs.

Self-study 36 Hrs.


Reading List and

References



Subject outcomes are expected to contribute to the attainment of the overall programme outcomes.

Note 2: Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus










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Subject Title Research Seminar in Chemistry

Credit Value 3

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Postgraduate course

Objectives

To broaden students' chemistry knowledge through attending

seminars in various fields.

To enhance student’s presentation skill through giving seminars on

their own research work or topics of their interests.

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 1)


(a) acquire knowledge and awareness of the latest advances in research

development in chemistry from seminar speakers in their respective

fields.

(b) improve skills in literature search, preparing presentation materials,

and oral presentation on current topics of interests.

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus (Note 2)

Students must attend at least FIVE seminars relevant to Chemistry

either at PolyU or other universities in Hong Kong. Before attending

each seminar, they should inform their supervisor regarding the

information of the seminar (title and speaker name) and seek

approval. After attending each seminar, they should complete the

attendance form (Form 1) and ask their supervisor to endorse it. The

signed Form 1 should be submitted to the Seminar Coordinator.

Students must present a departmental seminar on their own research

or other active research areas of their interests. Each seminar will be

evaluated by at least two faculty members in attendance (the

supervisor is responsible for inviting an assessor). The talk should be

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around 30 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session. The

evaluation will be based on the presentation, content, and ability to

handle questions (see Form 2 for details). After each presentation, the

supervisor and assessor should complete Form 2 and submit it to the

Seminar Coordinator.

Students are required to attend all seminars presented by other

students, and expect to ask questions at the end of the talk.

Teaching/Learning

Methodology (Note 3)

Attendance in seminars

Delivery of seminar presentation

Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Attendance in seminars

20

2. Seminar presentation

80

Total 100 %



1. Attendance in seminars

Students must attend at least FIVE seminars relevant to Chemistry

either at PolyU or other universities in Hong Kong. After attending

each seminar, they need to write a summary of the seminar. Their

understanding on the topic will be reflected in the summary.

2. Seminar presentation

Students must present a departmental seminar on their own research

or other active research areas of their interests. Each seminar will be

evaluated by at least two faculty members in attendance (the

supervisor is responsible for inviting an assessor). The talk should be

around 30 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session. The

evaluation will be based on the presentation, content, and ability to

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handle questions.

Student Study

Effort Expected

Class contact:

Attendance in seminars 12 Hrs.

Seminar presentation 12 Hrs.


Literature search 36 Hrs.

Presentation preparation 60 Hrs.


Reading List and

References














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Subject Title Frontier Catalysis: An Approach Towards Cutting-Edge Sustainable

Chemistry

Credit Value Three

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Nil

Objectives

To acquire the cutting-edge scientific knowledge associated with

sustainable chemistry, by means of innovative catalysis

To present examples drawn from current catalysis researches and their

genuine applications towards the environment

To understand how molecular sciences could play a role on the

development of alternative source for catalysis , energy production

and storage

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)

m) Students are expected to have fundamental knowledge of catalysis

research and current trend of related disciplines

n) Students are expected to have improved presentation skill

o) Students are expected to recognize the key concepts on using

alternative energy for catalysis

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)

Course outline:

1. General properties of organometallic complexes (metal-carbon

and metal-hydrogen bonds)

2. Ligand substitution reactions

3. Oxidative addition and reductive elimination

4. Insertion and elimination

5. Nucleophilic and electrophilic addition and abstraction

6. Metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions

7. Activation of inert bonds

8. Organometallic chemistry and sustainable energy

9. Photochemistry and photophysics of metal complexes

10. Selected examples of photocatalysis

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Teaching/Learning

Methodology

(Note 3)

Lectures and Tutorials

This is an advanced subject for research students. Lectures and tutorials

will be used, and examples will be drawn from original journal articles.

Students are expected to read these articles and participate in the

discussion during class and tutorial.

They will be given a project and choose one topic from 3-4 current

catalysis research areas [15-20 min presentation, a ~10 A4 pages seminar

report]

Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Project 50

2. Examination 50

3.

Total 100 %

Student Study

Effort Required

Class contact: 39

Lecture 26 Hrs.

Tutorial 13 Hrs.


Project 42 Hrs.



Reading List and

References


1. Journal papers

2. Robert H. Crabtree, The Organometallic Chemistry of the

Transition Metals, John Wiley & Sons, 5th

Edition

3. Brian Wardle, Principles and Applications of Photochemistry,

John Wiley & Sons

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Subject Title Analytical Biochemistry

Credit Value 3

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Basic undergraduate training in biochemistry or equivalent.

Objectives To explain and discuss principles of analytical biochemistry in the areas of protein

purification, protein identification of proteomic technologies using various kinds of

mass spectrometry and tags, chemical modification, affinity reagents, DNA

microarray, biosensor (surface plasmon resonance) and real time polymerase chain

reaction.

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 1)


a. Understand the principles behind the techniques used in analytical

biochemistry

b. Analyze/critique experimental results and to design experiments based

on techniques learned from (a)

Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

(Note 2)

Various kinds of approach in non-recombinant protein purifications

(6.5 hours)

Physical approaches including salting out and ultrafiltration; various

kinds of column chromatographies, virtual purification of proteins with

the aid of interactive softwares.

Proteomic technologies (13 hours)

2D-gel electrophoresis; N-terminal sequencing; applications of various

kinds of mass spectrometric techniques; ICAT, ITAQ and ICPL

techniques.

Chemical modification (7 hours)

Use of chemical modification in identifying functional residues;

specific reagents for individual residues; examples of the use of such;

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Affinity reagents (3.5 hours)

Use of affinity reagents in identifying functional residues; functional

groups used in affinity reagents; ATP analogues; examples of the use of

such;

DNA microarray (3 hours)

Principles of DNA microarray; cDNA versus affymetrix chip; single

nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and its application in disease gene

identification

Surface Plamon Resonance (3 hours)

Principle and experimental set up of SPR; association/dissociation

constant determination; examples of the use of such;

Real-time PCR (3 hours)

Basic principle of real-time PCR; Concept of CT, CT and CT and

their use in quantitation; TaqMan and molecular beacon; examples of

the use of such; experimental set up of real-time PCR; examples of the

use of such;

Teaching/Learning

Methodology

(Note 3)

Lectures, Tutorials and Demonstrations

This is an advanced subject for research students. Not only lectures, tutorials

and demonstrations will be used. Teaching aids will also include softwares,

open access database searches, several original journal articles that will be used

in lectures/tutorials. Students are expected to read these articles and participate

in the discussion on these articles during classes. Laboratory tour into the state-

of-art research facilities relevant this subject will be organized.

Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

(Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b

1. Coursework 50 √ √

2. Examination 50 √ √

Total 100 %

Student Study Class contact:

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Effort Required

Lecture 35 Hrs.

Tutorial and Demonstration 4 Hrs.


Reading of textbooks and assignments 81 Hrs.

Hrs.


Reading List and

References

Prescribed Reading

Recommended Readings 1. “Introducing Proteomics: From concepts to sample separation, mass

spectrometry and data analysis” 1st edition by Josip Lovric. Wiley (2011)

ISBN-10: 0470035242; ISBN-13: 978-0470035245.

2. “Introduction to Proteomics: Principles and Applications (Methods of

Biochemical Analysis)” 1st edition by Nawin C. Mishra. Wiley (2010) ISBN-

10: 0471754021; ISBN-13: 978-0471754022.

3. “Proteome research: new frontiers in functional genomics” by Wilkins MR et

al. Springer-Verlag (1997) ISBN 3-540-62753-7.

4. “Proteome research: mass spectrometry” by James P. Springer Verlag (2000)

ISBN 3-540-67256-7

5. “Proteome research: two dimensional gel electrophoresis and identification

methods” by Rabilloud T. Springer Verlag (2000) ISBN 3-540-65792-4

6. “Electrophoresis in practice” 2nd

Ed. by Westermeier R. Wiley (1997) ISBN

3-527-30070-8

7. “Functional genomics” by Hunt S. P. & Livesey F. J. Oxford University Press

(2000) ISBN -19-963774-1

8. “Bioinfomatics: sequence, structure and databanks” by Higgins D. & Taylor

W.Oxford University Press (2000) ISBN 0-19-963790-3

9. “Analytical biochemistry” 3rd

Ed. by Holme D. J. & Peck H. Longman (1998)

ISBN 0-582-29438-X

10. Journal papers will be used as reading materials.














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Subject Title Advanced Chemical Instrumentation for Research

Credit Value 3

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Nil

Objectives

The course will provide the student with principles and practice of

some advanced and widely used research techniques and instrumental

methods in chemistry. Selected topics cover electronic spectroscopy,

vibrational spectroscopy, laser based time-resolved spectroscopy,

nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, MS chromatography

coupling, tandem MS. The course will introduce to the students the

basic concepts, working principles and specific capabilities of the

different chemical instrumentations with examples in the fields of

chemistry, medical and environmental sciences. Concept and latest

development in time-resolved spectroscopy will also be discussed.

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 1)


a) demonstrate a good understanding on the working principles and

applications of electronic spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy,

laser based time-resolved spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance,

mass spectrometry, MS chromatography coupling, tandem MS

b) recognize deeply the advantages and limitations of the research

techniques

c) know how to justify the selection of the most appropriate

instrumental methods or their combination to perform a given

research task

Subject Synopsis/


UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy,

Fourier transfer infrared spectroscopy, continuous wave laser, pulsed

laser, time-resolved spectroscopy with time window ranging from

femtosecond to millisecond (including: time-resolved fluorescence,

transient absorption, time-resolved resonance Raman, fluorescence

photon counting, laser flash photolysis), nuclear magnetic resonance,

mass spectrometry, electron impact, fast atom bombardment, chemical

ionization, electrospray, laser desorption, quadrupole mass analyzer,

quadrupole ion trap, Time-of-flight, Fourier transform ion cyclotron

resonance, hybrid instruments, gas-chromatography-MS, liquid-

chromatography-MS, tandem mass spectrometry.

Teaching/Learning


The core information on different topics will be presented and

explained in lectures. During lectures, active participation and

independent thinking is encouraged to enhance students’ interest.

Assignments will be made to assess the students’ understanding of the

subject expected from the learning outcomes and to test their abilities

to apply and extend the related knowledge.

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Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting

Intended subject learning

outcomes to be assessed (Please

tick as appropriate)

a b c d e

1. Continuous

Assessment

30 %

2. Final

Examination

70 %

Total 100 %

Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in

assessing the intended learning outcomes:

The course is designed to add significantly the scientific knowledge of

advanced chemical instrumentations to students. Thus, continuous

assessment and examination are suitable for assessing their progress.

Student Study

Effort Expected

Class contact:

Lecture & Tutorial 39 Hrs.


Self Study 81 Hrs.


Reading List and

References

1. Principles of instrumental analysis; D. A. Skoog, F. J. Holler, S. R.

Crouch; (Thomson, 2007, 6th Ed.).

2. An introduction to laser spectroscopy; D. L. Andrews, A. A.

Demidov; (Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers, 2002, 2nd

Ed.).

3. Laser spectroscopy; W. Demtroder; (Springer-Verlag, 2008, 4th Ed).

4. Mass spectrometry: principles and applications; E. de Hoffmann, V.

Stroobant; (Chichester ; New York : John Wiley, 2001).














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Subject Title Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Chemistry

Credit Value 3

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Postgraduate course

Objectives

To broaden students' chemistry knowledge through literature

searching in various fields.

To enhance student’s writing skill through their own research work or

topics of their interests.

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 1)



development in chemistry from literature searching in their respective

fields.

(b) improve skills in writing collective materials on current topics of

interests.

Subject Synopsis/


Students must hand in the completed guided study report to

supervisor with adequate of related literature references.

Student should consult supervisor regularly about the progress of the

literature reviewing progress.

Teaching/Learning


Meet assigned supervisor regularly

Hand in report with full list of references

Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

Literature report 100

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Total 100 %



Supervisor will go through the literature report and check the references

and give a final grade to the final report

Student Study

Effort Expected

Student contact:




Report writing 40 Hrs.


Reading List and

References














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Subject Title Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Biology

Credit Value 3

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Postgraduate course

Objectives

To broaden students' research knowledge related to biology through

literature searching in various fields.



Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 1)



development of biology from literature searching in their respective

fields.


interests.

Subject Synopsis/



supervisor with adequate related literature references.



Teaching/Learning




Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

Literature report

100

50

Total 100 %



Supervisor will go through the literature report and check the references and

give a final grade to the final report

Student Study

Effort Expected

Student contact:






Reading List and

References














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Subject Title Guided Study on Frontier Research Topics in Chemical Technology

Credit Value 3

Level 6

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Postgraduate course

Objectives

To broaden students' technology knowledge related to chemistry

through literature searching in various fields.



Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 1)


(a) acquire knowledge and awareness of the latest advances in

technology development in chemistry from literature searching in

their respective fields.


interests.

Subject Synopsis/



supervisor with adequate of related literature references.



Teaching/Learning




Assessment Methods

in Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes (Note 4)

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting



appropriate)

a b c d e

Literature report

100

52

Total 100 %



Supervisor will go through the literature report and check the references

and give a final grade to the final report

Student Study

Effort Expected

Student contact:






Reading List and

References














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