BSc (Hons) in Physics and Green Energy (PGE)

The BSc (Hons) in Physics and Green Energy (PGE) aims at preparing students for a career in Physics and/or in the energy sector that involves applications of scientific principles and technology.  In addition to the university-wide whole person education, the specific objectives are to equip students with:

1. A solid and broad foundation in physics to build up their careers or to pursue further studies;
2. Experimental, theoretical, and computational skills to meet the needs and challenges of contemporary society;
3. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    

The Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon completion of this study programme, students will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental principles in physics including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and quantum physics;
2. Use skills and knowledge acquired from experimental, theoretical, and computational courses;
3. Build future careers or pursue further studies by specializing in Applied Physics or Energy Management and Technology;
4. Analyse and solve real-world physics and energy problems;
5. Identify the key questions, plan the investigation, and present the scientific results through independent projects and team work.

Starting academic year 22-23, Year 2 students under BSc(Hons) in PGE are expected to select the Applied Physics (AP) Concentration which provides analytical and practical knowledge and skills for students interested in pursuing a future career in technology development and application, innovation as well as research in advanced topics. Graduates will find employment in high-tech companies and industries, or continue post-graduate study in world-renowned universities. Students interested in Green Energy should opt for the BSc(Hons) in Green Energy and Smart Technology.

Major Requirements

Students are required to take a total of 67 units of major discipline courses, which are divided into three categories, namely, Common First-Year Core (13-16 units), Major Core (27 units) and Major Elective (24-27 units).

* The University Core courses and the three foundation GE courses should be taken in Year 1 and Year 2.

*For Year 1 science courses, students are allowed to take a minimum of four out of the five 3-units common Year 1 courses offered by the five science departments. If students choose this option, they will be required to take 3 additional units of major elective courses after they have been admitted to a Major Programme in Year 2. Students can also take GE courses or other University-required courses in Year 1 for the 3 units released. SCIE1005 Integrated Science Laboratory is compulsory for all year 1 students.

#Group A: BIOL 1005, CHEM 1005, SCIE1005. [7 units]
#Group B: COMP1005, MATH1025, PHYS1005/PHYS1006. [9 units]

The lists of courses for the concentration are as follows:

Applied Physics Concentration

Students seeking to pursue the study of the Physics and Green Energy (PGE) Minor Programme would need to complete 15 units of the courses listed below. They are required to take 6 units of the core courses and 9 units of the elective courses. One of the elective courses taken must be at Level-3 or above.