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Student Handbook

2013-2014

College of Science and Engineering 科學及工程學院

Department of Physics and Materials Science

物理及材料科學系

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics

應用物理學榮譽理學士

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Introduction

1

The Department of Physics and Materials Science

1

Members of Staff, with Areas of Specialism

3

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics

Major Leader 10

Major Aims and Features 10

Career Prospects 11

Maximum Period of Study 12

Assessment and Progression 12

Late Submission of Assessment Tasks 13

Award Classification 13

Late Drop 14

Communication Channels 14

Major Structure and List of Courses offered in Academic Year 2013/14 15

Photonics Stream 22

Nuclear Environmental Physics Stream 23

Materials Physics Stream 24

Biomedical Physics Stream 25

General (no streaming) 25

Prerequisites and Precursors 26

Recommended Study Plan 26

Brief Course Description 28

Detailed Course Description 36

August 2013

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Introduction

This Handbook contains important and useful information for students enrolled in

the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics Major. Students are advised to

study this handbook carefully so as to familiarize themselves with the curriculum

requirements. It is, however, intended to be read in conjunction with other official

documents/information published by the City University of Hong Kong.

The Department of Physics and Materials Science

The world of science and technology in the new millennium is facing scientific

challenges in the areas of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology,

Energy and Environmental Science. In all these endeavors, materials issues are

ubiquitous and the understanding of the underpinning physics is essential.

Recognising the importance of these frontier challenges as well as the need for a

synergism between education and research encompassing both physics and

materials, the Department of Physics and Materials Science, the first of its kind in

Hong Kong, was established in 1993. The Department’s objectives are threefold: to

educate students with advanced knowledge and skills; to conduct cutting-edge

research and development leading to the advancement of science and technology ;

and to render professional services for Hong Kong and the Greater China region.

Over a ten-year period, the Department has grown to a current size of 29 academic

staff (including 6 Chair Professors, 8 Professors, 5 Associate Professors and 10

Assistant Professors), 110 research staff as well as around 30 administrative and

technical staff. The Department is currently offering two undergraduate majors: BSc

(Hons) in Applied Physics and BEng (Hons) in Materials Engineering. For

postgraduate studies, we are offering a taught Master of Science (MSc) degree in

Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology as well as research degree programmes

for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Members of our

academic staff are recognized in their professional societies. Their honours include

Fellows in the American Physical Society, Institute of Physics (UK), Institute of

Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

(UK), Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and editors of leading international

journals.

In response to the rapid advances in scientific knowledge and technologies, we

maintain a high standard and a dynamic research team encompassing both applied

and basic research activities. The Department excels in research over a wide range

of specialties given its long established collaborations with the global scientific

communities including the Mainland China, the USA, Japan, Australia and various

European countries. Our current research areas include: applied optics,

environmental physics, computational materials science, surface science and

engineering, functional materials and coatings, electroceramics, metals and alloys,

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polymer composites, electronic materials, magnetism and spintronics,

superconductivity, plasma engineering, biomaterials, optoelectronics, photonics,

smart materials, instrumentation and measurements, medical radiation physics,

nanoscience and technology, nano-scale devices, molecular and bio-electronics,

organic light emitting devices, shape memory alloys.

In the past five years, our research support totalled about HK$145 million from

external grants (including matching funds) in addition to about HK$93 million from

internal sources. Our academic staff has published more than 1500 technical papers

in internationally refereed journals and delivered approximately 500 invited talks

and conference presentations during the same period. Several outstanding research

awards and recognitions have been granted to our staff such as IEEE/NPSS Merit

Award, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, Fellowship of the American

Physical Society, ASM International, AVS, IEEE, HKIE and the Institution of

Mechanical Engineers. Our academic staff is professionally active through

editorships of about thirty international journals, organization of a number of

international conferences or symposia, contributions to committee functions in a

number of local and international organizations and societies.

With well-equipped laboratories, sound curriculum degrees and advanced multi-

media education facilities, the devoted staff of the Department of Physics and

Materials Science welcomes the new challenges and is ready to bring state-of-the-art

education to all students joining our family.

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Members of Staff, with Areas of Specialism

STAFF AREAS OF SPECIALISM

Head of Department and Chair Professor

of Physics

Prof X L Wang

BSc Peking University, China

PhD Iowa State University, USA

Fellow, American Physical Society

Email : [email protected]

(for departmental matters)

[email protected]

Neutron and synchrotron scattering

Phase transformation, deformation,

magnetism, residual stress determination

Metallic glasses, nanostructured

materials, magnetic shape memory

alloys

Personal Secretary

Ms Sare W Y Lau


Chair Professor of Materials Engineering

Prof Paul K Chu

BSc The Ohio State University, USA

MSc PhD Cornell University, USA

Fellow, American Vacuum Society

Fellow, Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers

Fellow, American Physical Society

Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of

Engineers


Plasma science, implantation,

processing and engineering

Semiconductor materials and processing

Biomedical materials and nanobiology

Advanced materials, functional thin

films, and nanomaterials

Chair Professors of Materials Science

Prof Joseph K L Lai

BA MA Oxford University, UK

PhD City University, UK

Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals

and Mining, UK

Chartered Engineer, UK

Fellow, Institute of Physics, UK

Chartered Physicist, UK

Fellow, Institution of Mechanical

Engineers, UK


Engineers


Properties of steels and aluminium

Failure analysis of engineering

components

Temperature measurement

Expert witness on accident

investigations

Litigations and arbitrations involving

metals

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Prof C S Lee

BSc(Eng) PhD University of Hong Kong


Organic electronics

Nanoscaled materials

Solar cells and photodetectors

Chair Professor of Nuclear Engineering

Prof C H Woo

BSc (Special Honours) University of

Hong Kong

MSc University of Calgary, Canada

PhD University of Waterloo, Canada

DSc University of Hong Kong


Engineers


Nuclear Materials

Reactor aging due to irradiation damage

Chair Professor of Photonics Materials

Prof Andrey L Rogach

Diploma Belarusian State University,

Belarus

PhD Belarusian State University, Belarus

Dr habil Ludwig-Maximilians University,

Munich, Germany


Nanoscience and nanotechnology

Advanced functional materials

Optical spectroscopy

Professor and Associate Dean (CSE)

Prof Robert K Y Li

BA BAI MA PhD Dublin University,

Ireland


Polymer engineering

Composite materials

Professor and Assistant Dean (CSE)

Prof C H Shek



Phase transformation in metallic materials

Nanostructured materials

Bulk metallic glasses

Professors

Prof K S Chan

BSc PhD University of Hong Kong


Semiconductor physics

Photonics technology

Nanoscience and nanotechnology

Spintronics

Superconductivity

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Prof S C Tjong

BSc National Taiwan University, Taiwan

MSc PhD University of Manchester, UK

Chartered Engineer, UK

Chartered Scientist, UK

Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals

and Mining, UK


Engineers


Surface science

Electron microscopy

Polymer composites

Biomaterials

Nanostructured materials

Prof Lawrence C M Wu

BSc(Eng) PhD University of Bristol, UK

PgDMS University of West of England,

UK


Engineers


Engineering failure analysis

Lead-free interconnections

Nano-materials for solar cells and

biosensors

Prof Peter K N Yu

BSc PhD University of Hong Kong

Chartered Scientist, UK

Chartered Physicist, UK

Fellow, Institute of Physics, UK

Chartered Radiation Protection

Professional

Member, Society of Radiological

Protection, UK


Engineers


Radiation biophysics

Medical physics

Biointerfaces

Prof R Q Zhang

BSc MSc PhD Shandong University,

China


Surface, interface and microstructures of

functional materials

Vapor-solid interactions

Computational materials science

Nanoscience

Prof W J Zhang

BSc MSc PhD Lanzhou University, China


Surface and interface analysis

Thin films

Diamond and superhard materials

Nanomaterials

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Associate Professors

Dr S T Chu

BSc Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

MSc PhD University of Waterloo,

Canada

Integrated photonics

Sensors and sensing systems

Numerical methods

Dr C Y Chung


Member, Hong Kong Institution of

Engineers (Materials & Biomedical)


Metallic materials

Shape memory alloy

Powder metallurgy

Battery materials

Dr A L Roy Vellaisamy

BSc St Xavier’s College, India

MSc Loyola College, India

PhD Nagpur University, India


Molecular electronics

Molecular self-assembly

Photonics

Nano-materials science

Bio-electronics

Renewable energy (solar and fuel cells)

and printed electronics

Dr Z K Xu

BSc Shanghai University of Science and

Technology, China

MSc California State Polytechnic

University at Pomona, USA

PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign, USA


Electron microscopy

Materials characterization

Processing of advanced materials

Electroceramics

Dr J Antonio Zapien

BSc UNAM, Mexico

PhD The Pennsylvania State University,

USA


Nanomaterials and nanotechonology

Nano-photonics and nano-optoelectronics

Optical properties of materials

Nucleation and growth of thin films

Assistant Professors

Dr X F Chen

BEng Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

MSc National University of Singapore

DPhil University of Oxford, UK

Email: [email protected]

Nanomaterials, biomedical materials,

medical engineering

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Dr Jun Fan

BEng Tsinghua University, Beijing,

China

MSc McMaster University, Hamilton,

Canada

PhD Princeton University, Princeton,

USA


Theoretical and computational materials

science and biophysics

Assembly molecular self-assembly

Structure, function and dynamics of cell

membranes and proteins

Molecular dynamics simulations

Phase field modeling

Free energy calculations

Dr Johnny C Y Ho

BSc MSc PhD University of California,

Berkeley, USA


Synthesis and characterization of nano-

structured materials

Assembly and heterogeneous integration

of nano-materials

Nano-scale devices and processing for

technological applications (electronics,

energy-harvesting, photonics, sensors)

Dr Y Y Li

BSc Peking University, China

MSc PhD University of California, San

Diego, USA


Electrochemical nanofabrication

Functional porous nanomaterials

Sensors

Electrode materials

Smart biomaterials

Dr Antonio Ruotolo

MEng PhD University of Naples (IT)

“Federico II”, Italy


Magnetism and spintronics

Superconductivity

Semiconductor oxides

Thin film technology

Nano-lithography

Dr Suresh M Chathoth

MSc Andhra University, India

MPhil University of Madras, India

MTech National Institute of Technology

Karnataka, India

PhD Technical University of Munich,

Germany


Neutron scattering

Dynamics of liquid in confinements

Energy storage

Glass transition

Dr Feng Wang

BEng PhD Zhejiang University, China


Luminescent nanomaterials

Photon upconversion

Optical spectroscopy

Dr Chunyi Zhi

BSc ShanDong University, China

PhD IOP, CAS, China


BN/BCN nanomaterials

Thermally conductive electrically

insulating polymer composites for heat

dissipation

Energy related electrochemical &

photoelectrochemical devices

Nanomaterials for sewage treatment

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Emeritus Professor

Prof Czeslaw Z Rudowicz

Institute of Physics,

West Pomeranian University of

Technology, Poland

Quantum mechanics

Condensed matter physics

Magnetism

Electron magnetic resonance

Crystal (Ligand) field theory

Computational physics

Scientific databases

Honorary Professors

Prof Jack C M Chang

Organic nanomaterials and devices

Prof Nathan W T Cheung

Professor Emeritus, Department of

Electrical Engineering and Computer

Sciences, University of California,

Berkeley, USA

Microelectronics technologies

Surface science and nanoscience

LED and photovoltaic

Prof Y W Mai

Center for Advanced Materials,

Technology, School of Aerospace

Mechanical and Mechatronic

Engineering, University of Sydney,

Australia

Advanced engineering materials

including bio, nano and functionally

graded materials

Fracture and fatigue mechanics

Fiber composites science and technology

Tribology and surface engineering

Failure mechanics and analysis

Adjunct Professors

Prof Yeshayahu Lifshitz

Materials Engineering Dept,

Technion – Israel Institute of

Technology, Israel

Silicon and other semiconducting

nanowires

Ion-beam structuring of materials

Diamond and diamond like carbon and

related materials

Ion interactions with materials

Space environmental effects on materials

Electronic devices and systems

Prof L J Wan

Professor of Chemistry,

Director, Institute of Chemistry,

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Nanoscience and technology

Molecular assembly and device

Materials chemistry

Electrochemistry

Scanning probe microscopy

Laboratory Manager

Dr Dan D S Chiu

BSc Chinese University of Hong Kong

MSc PhD University of Akron, USA


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Chief Technical Officer

Mr T S Poon


Executive Officer I

Ms Jenifer P Y Tam


Clerical Officer II

Ms Amy T Y Leung


Ms Carmille K L Ng


Ms Corrie Y P Pang Email : [email protected]

Ms Kathy K P Yu


Clerical Assistant

Ms Mimi M Y Tsou


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BSc (Honours) in Applied Physics

Major Leader

Major Leader : Prof K S Chan

Deputy Major Leader : Dr J Antonio Zapien

Major Aims and Features

Applied physics adapts and utilizes physics principles for a multitude of scientific

and technological applications. Its scope of study therefore overlaps with other

scientific and engineering disciplines (e.g., materials science, environmental

science, biomedical science and engineering, electronics, mechanical and

manufacturing engineering). In fact, much of modern technology and its advances

owe its existence to applied physics.

Graduates with a degree in applied physics possess a unique qualification. They not

only have a fundamental understanding of physics principles but also are trained in

applying these principles to various fields with particular emphasis on problem-

solving research and development. Thus, graduates generally need less time to

integrate themselves into future jobs, and adapt well to technological changes.

Elective courses in the BSc in Applied Physics are concentrated in four streams:

(1)Nuclear Environmental Physics, (2)Photonics, (3)Materials Physics, and

(4)Biomedical Physics. Nuclear Environmental Physics Stream equips students

with knowledge in Nuclear Physics, Energy and Environment. Photonics Stream

prepares students with the basic knowledge of optics, photonic materials, optical

spectroscopy, lasers and opto-electronics. Materials Physics Stream equips students

with knowledge in materials testing and characterization, microelectronic

materials, thin film technology and nanocrystalline coatings. Biomedical Physics

Stream prepares students with knowledge in medical physics, radiation biophysics

and dosimetry. Students are free to choose any combination of courses in the above

four streams.

Students are trained to develop the ability to use the most effective instrumentation

and evaluation techniques for scientific and industrial applications, as well as to

examine critically the data collection methodology and the resulting data. Students

will also receive relevant industrial training and workshop practice, particularly

with regard to engineering design.

Final-year students are required to work independently on a project in a selected

area. These projects are designed to help students integrate their knowledge to

solve challenging problems. Projects may be carried out in conjunction with

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industries or government agencies, thus facilitating their job seeking upon

graduation.

Career Prospects

Traditionally, in Hong Kong, most physics graduates have either become teachers,

pursued further study or taken up careers in various government departments and

agencies. Graduates in applied physics have the distinct advantage that they can

also pursue careers in industry and business sectors. Examples are:

Industry/Business

• Electronic components manufacturing (e.g., printed circuit boards, liquid crystal

displays)

• Environmental consultancy

• Instrumentation (e.g., scientific instruments and applications)

• Optics-related industries

• Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., integrated-circuits process technology)

• Biomedical equipment and products manufacturing

• Testing laboratories

Government departments and agencies

• Environmental Protection Department

• Hong Kong Observatory

• Hospital Authority

• Department of Health

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Maximum Period of Study

Students shall complete the degree and major requirements within the stipulated

maximum period of study (i.e. 8 years for Normative 4-year degree, 6 years for

Advanced Standing I, and 5 years for Advanced Standing II), inclusive of any

change of majors, periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. The

maximum period of study for individual double degrees shall be stipulated by the

cognizant academic units.

Assessment and Progression

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, creating ample opportunity to

demonstrate their abilities. The means of assessment vary from course to course but

typically include coursework as well as the more traditional written examinations.

Coursework consists of written assignments, computer simulations, tutorials,

project, laboratory reports and presentations. Examinations are held at the end of

each course.

With effect from September 2003, a student has to obtain at least 30% of the

maximum marks in the final examination in order to pass a course (i.e., D or

above) where there is an examination component in the assessment.

When a student’s Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) or Cumulative Grade

Point Average (CGPA) falls below 1.7, he/she will be considered as having

academic difficulties. The student should then consult the Tutor or Major Leader

for advice. If the CGPA is too low, the College Examination Board may terminate

the student’s study.

Calculation of Grade Point Average:

Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) The GPA calculated for all the courses

taken in one semester, including failed

courses, but excluding courses graded I,

X or P.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

n

i

i

n

i

ii

U

UG

CGPA

1

1

Where G is the grade point awarded

and U the credit units earned for the ith

course.

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A student who believes that his/her ability to attend an examination, or in-course

assessment with a weighting of 20% or above, has been adversely affected by circumstances beyond his/her control may submit a mitigation request with the

relevant supporting documents (e.g. medical certificate) to the Department by

completing a Form for Reporting Extenuating Circumstances Affecting

Assessment (which can be downloaded from the University website). It is the

student’s responsibility to hand in all the required documents as soon as possible

and no later than 5 working days from the scheduled date for completing the

affected examination or assessment.

Upon receipt of a mitigation request, the Department will investigate the case, in

consultation with the course-offering academic unit (if appropriate). Only

compelling reasons such as illness, hospitalization, accident, family bereavement or

other unforeseeable serious circumstances will be considered. If the case is

substantiated, the Assessment Panel will then decide if a make-up examination or

coursework or other alternative assessment will be offered to the student concerned.

Only one make-up examination will be arranged per course per semester.

Late Submission of Assessment Tasks

20% of the marks obtained by the student will be deducted each day linearly for

late submission of assessment tasks across the Department.

Award Classification

Students who enrolled in or after 2010/11 will follow the following award

boundaries starting from 2010-11.

1

st Class

CGPA ≥ 3.50

2nd

Upper

CGPA 3.00-3.49

2nd

Lower

CGPA 2.50-2.99

3rd

Class

CGPA 2.00-2.49

Pass

CGPA 1.70-1.99

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Late Drop

The department will not process any late drop (except for extenuating

circumstances) after week 8. Academic reason will NOT be considered as a valid

reason. For Summer Term, the deadline for a late drop is the end of week 4.

Communication Channels

There are various channels of communication between students and the Department.

On an informal basis, students having academic difficulties with a course are

encouraged to approach the lecturer or tutor concerned. Tutors are also available for

students having general academic problems.

A formal consultative process between students and staff exists in the Department

in the form of a Joint Staff/Student Consultative Committee (JSSCC), to which two

student representatives from each cohort of each mode will be nominated. The

Committee meets at least once a semester. During the meeting, discussions are

confined to matters of a general academic nature and the welfare of students.

Students can express their views on the content and organization of the programme

and identify any areas of difficulty.

Besides the JSSCC, students are also represented in the Programme Committee. One

student representative from each programme cohort will be elected as member of the

Committee. The Programme Committee meets at least once a semester and is

charged with the responsibility of monitoring the operation and performance of the

programme.

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Major Structure and List of Courses offered in Academic Year 2013/14

To complete BSc (Hons) in Applied Physics and earn the award, students must

complete the major requirement described below in addition to the degree

requirement in Gateway Education, College Requirement and Free Electives.

Normative 4-year degree (Minimum credit units for

graduation: 120;

Maximum credit units permitted

for students: 144)

Advanced Standing I (Note 1) (Minimum credit units for

graduation: 90;

Maximum credit units permitted for

students: 114)

Advanced Standing II

(Senior-year Entry) (Note 2) (Minimum credit units for

graduation: 60;

Maximum credit units permitted for

students: 84)

120

Gateway Education: 30

College Requirement: 15

Major Requirement (Core +

Elective): 57 (33+24/ 36+21/

39+18)

Free Elective: 18

90


College Requirement: 9


Elective): 57 (33+24/ 36+21/

39+18)

Free Elective: 3

66


College Requirement: Waived


Elective): 54 (30+24/ 33+21/

36+18)

Free Elective: 0

For students admitted to the Major in Academic Year 2013/14

Degree Requirement

1. Gateway Education

(Please refer to http://www.cityu.edu.hk/edge/ge/ge_requirements.htm.)

Normative 4-year

Degree

Advanced

Standing I (Note 1)

Advanced

Standing II

(Senior-year

Entry) (Note 2)

English (Senate/68/A4R) 6 credit units 6 credit units 3 credit units

Chinese Civilisation – History

and Philosophy 3 credit units 3 credit units

Not compulsory

requirement

Area requirements: A minimum of

3 credit units from each of the

three areas below:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities

Area 2: Study of Societies, Social

and Business Organisations

Area 3: Science and Technology

21 credit units 12 credit units 9 credit units

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/edge/ge/ge_requirements.htm

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2. Chinese Language Requirement (Senate/70/A5R)

From 2012 cohort onwards, students are required to satisfy the Chinese

Language Requirement as follows:

(i)

Students with an HKDSE score below 4 in

Chinese, or an HKALE AS Chinese Language

and Culture score below D

3-credit unit Chinese

course*

(ii)

Students with an HKDSE score of 4 or above

in Chinese or an HKALE AS Chinese

Language and Culture score D or above, or

those who have successfully completed the 3-

credit unit Chinese course

No requirement

(iii) Students whose qualifications do not fall

within (i) and (ii) above No requirement

*The 3 credit units of the Chinese course will NOT be counted towards the minimum credit

units required for graduation and will NOT be included in the calculation of CGPA.

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3. College/School Requirement, if any

Students of the College of Science and Engineering are required to earn 15 CU

in fulfillment of the College requirements.

Course Code Course Title Level Credit

Units

Remarks

Normative 4-year Degree

Mathematics (6 credit units)

MA1200 /

MA1300

Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I /

Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra

I

B1 3

MA1201 /

MA1301

Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II /


II

B1 3

Computing (3 credit units)

CS1102 /

CS1302

Introduction to Computer Studies /

Introduction to Computer Programming B1 3

Science (6 credit units)

Choose two from the following three subject areas:

Physics

AP1201/ General Physics I/ B1 3

Chemistry

BCH1100 Chemistry B1 3

Biology

BCH1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3

Advanced Standing I (Note 1)

College Requirements waived. 6

CS1102 /

CS1302

Introduction to Computer Studies /

Introduction to Computer

Programming

B1 3

MA1201 /

MA1301

Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II /


II

B1 3 May be exempted subject to passing placement tests or recommendation of MA department.

AP1201 General Physics I B1 3 For cohort 2012/13 only

Students with D or

above in HKAL Physics

will be exempted from

AP1201. They are

required to complete

any course of 3 credits.

Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (Note 2)

College Requirements waived. 15

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Major Requirement

1. Core Courses

For Normative 4-year Degree students admitted to the Major in Academic Year

2013/14 and thereafter

Students should COMPLETE and PASS all the following required courses.

(33 or 36 or 39 units)

Course

Code

Course Title Units

Worth

Semester

Offered

Semester

Examined

AP2191 Electricity and

Magnetism

3 A A

AP2212 Measurement and

Instrumentation

3 A A

AP3202 Modern Physics 3 B B

AP3204 Waves and Optics 3 B B

AP3205 Electromagnetism 3 B B

AP3244 Design Laboratory 3 B 100%

coursework

AP3251 Quantum Physics 3 A A

AP3272 Introduction to Solid

State Physics

3 B B

AP3290 Thermodynamics 3 A A

AP4216/

AP4217/

FS4003/@

FS4004*

Project/

Dissertation/

CES Placement Project/

Overseas Research

Internship Scheme

3/

6/

6/

9

A/

AB/

BSA/

B

100%

coursework

MA2158 Linear Algebra and

Calculus

3 A A

For Advanced Standing I students

Students should COMPLETE AND PASS all the following required courses.


Course

Code

Course Title Units

Worth

Semester

Offered

Semester

Examined


Magnetism

3 A A

AP2212 Measurement and

Instrumentation

3 A A


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Course

Code

Course Title Units

Worth

Semester

Offered

Semester

Examined




coursework



State Physics

3 B B


AP4216/

AP4217/

FS4003/@

FS4004*

Project/

Dissertation/


Overseas Research

Internship Scheme

3/

6/

6/

9

A/

AB/

BSA/

B

100%

coursework


Calculus

3 A A

For Advanced Standing II students (Senior-year Entry)

Students should COMPLETE AND PASS all the following required courses.


Course

Code

Course Title Units

Worth

Semester

Offered

Semester

Examined


Magnetism

3 A A





coursework



State Physics

3 B B


AP4216/

AP4217/

FS4003/@

FS4004*

Project/

Dissertation/


Overseas Research

Internship Scheme

3/

6/

6/

9

A/

AB/

BSA/

B

100%

coursework


Calculus

3 A A

@ Students taking AP4216 Project are required to take 3 more credits of elective course.

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FS4003 CES Placement Project (6 CU) can be used to replace AP4217 Dissertation

(6 CU).

* Students who completed FS4004 Overseas Research Internship Scheme can take 3 credit

units elective less to fulfill the major requirement.

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2. Electives

Students should acquire a minimum of 18 or 21 or 24 units from the following

elective courses.

Course

Code

Course Title Units

Worth

Semester

Offered

Semester

Examined

AP3171 Materials Characterization

Techniques

3 B B

AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and

Measurements

3 not offered NA

AP3240# Biological Physics 3 B B

AP3242 Directed Studies in

Physics/Materials

Engineering

3 not offered

NA

AP4120 Microelectronic Materials

and Processing

3 not offered

NA

AP4121 Thin Film Technology and

Nanocrystalline Coatings

3 B B

AP4230 Radiation Safety 3 not offered NA

AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics 3 not offered NA

AP4254 Fundamentals of Laser

Optics

3 A A

AP4255 Optoelectronic Devices and

Systems

3 B B

AP4265 Semiconductor Physics and

Devices

3 B B

AP4271 Environmental Radiation 3 A A

AP4272 Environmental Radiation

Measurements

3 not offered

NA

AP4273 Special Topics in Physics 3 not offered NA

AP4274 Radiation Biophysics 3 A A

AP4275 Radiological Physics and

Dosimetry

3 B B

AP4280 Advanced Optics

Laboratory

3 B 100%

coursework

AP4282 Physical Optics 3 A A

AP4283 Medical Physics I 3 A A

AP4284 Medical Physics II 3 B B

#Availability subject to approval

NA: Not Applicable

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Streamings

1. Photonics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics

15 credits from the below list:

AP3242 Directed Studies in Physics/ Materials Engineering (3 credit units)

AP4216 Project (Photonics related) (3 credit units)

AP4217 Dissertation (Photonics related) (6 credit units)

AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics (3 credit units)

AP4254 Fundamentals of Laser Optics (3 credit units)

AP4255 Optoelectronic Devices and Systems (3 credit units)

AP4273 Special Topics in Physics (if related to Photonics) (3 credit units)

AP4280 Advanced Optics Laboratory (3 credit units)

AP4282 Physical Optics (3 credit units)

FS4002* Industrial Attachment Scheme (Photonics related) (3 credit units)

* FS4002 Industrial Attachment Scheme is an internship training offered by the Co-

operative Education Centre of the College of Science and Engineering. It will be counted

as a free elective course.

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2. Nuclear Environmental Physics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied

Physics


(Courses in the Applied Physics major)

AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and Measurements (3 credit units)


AP4216 Project (Nuclear Environmental Physics related) (3 credit units)

AP4217 Dissertation (Nuclear Environmental Physics related) (6 credit units)

AP4230 Radiation Safety (3 credit units)

AP4271 Environmental Radiation (3 credit units)

AP4272 Environmental Radiation Measurements (3 credit units)

AP4273 Special Topics in Physics (if related to Nuclear Environmental

Physics) (3 credit units)

AP4274 Radiation Biophysics (3 credit units)

(Course not in the Applied Physics major, and students can take this course as a

free elective course):

AP4231 Nuclear Reactor Physics (3 credit units)

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3. Materials Physics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics


AP3171 Materials Characterization Techniques (3 credit units)

AP4120 Microelectronic Materials and Processing (3 credit units)

AP4121 Thin Film Technology and Nanocrystalline Coatings (3 credit units)

AP4216 Project (Materials Physics related) (3 credit units)

AP4217 Dissertation (Materials Physics related) (6 credit units)

AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics (3 credit units)

AP4265 Semiconductor Physics and Devices (3 credit units)

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4. Biomedical Physics Stream for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics


(Courses in the Applied Physics major)

AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and Measurements (3 credit units)


AP4216 Project (Biomedical Physics related) (3 credit units)

AP4217 Dissertation (Biomedical Physics related) (6 credit units)

AP4273 Special Topics in Physics (if related to Biomedical Physics)

(3 credit units)

AP4274 Radiation Biophysics (3 credit units)

AP4275 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry (3 credit units)

AP4283 Medical Physics I (3 credit units)

AP4284 Medical Physics II (3 credit units)

(Courses not in the Applied Physics major, and students can take these courses as

free elective courses):

AP4232 Radiotherapy Physics (3 credit units)

AP4233 Imaging Physics (3 credit units)

5. General (no streaming) Students can opt to become a generalist, i.e., students do not specialize in any one of the

above streams.

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Pre-requisites and Precursors Please refer to

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro-

cat/catalogue/current/catalogue_UC.htm?page=B/B_course_code_AtoZ_A.htm

for more updated information. Prerequisites are requirements that must be fulfilled

before a student is able to register in a particular course.

Precursors to courses are not requirements, but students are advised to complete

precursors before taking such courses if possible.

Recommended Study Plan

A suggested course schedule for BSc (Hons) Applied Physics students

Advanced Standing I and II students can consider adopting the following study plan

with appropriate adjustment.

Year 2

Sem A (credit unit) Sem B (credit unit)

AP2191 Electricity and Magnetism (3)

AP3202 Modern Physics (3)

AP2212 Measurement and Instrumentation (3)

AP3204 Waves and Optics (3)


Calculus (3)

Gateway English (3)

Gateway English (3) Gateway Education course (6)

Sub-total = 12 units Sub-total = 15 units

Year 2 Total = 27 units

Year 3


AP3251 Quantum Physics (3) AP3205 Electromagnetism (3)

AP3290 Thermodynamics (3) AP3244 Design Laboratory (3)

Chinese Civilisation – History and

Philosophy (3)

AP3272 Introduction to Solid State

Physics (3)

Gateway Education course (6) Elective (3)


Year 3 Total = 27 units

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Year 4


AP4216/

AP4217

Project/

Dissertation (3)

AP4217 Dissertation (3)

Elective (12) Elective (9 or 12)


Years 4 Total = 27 units

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Brief Course Description

AP1201 General Physics I

Mechanics. Heat and gases. Waves. Optics.

AP2191

AP2212

Electricity and Magnetism

Electric charge. Electric fields. Gauss’ law. Electric potential.

Capacitance. Current and resistance. Circuits. Magnetic fields.

Magnetic fields due to current. Induction and inductance.

Magnetism and matter. Waves and optics.

Measurement and Instrumentation

Introduction to instrumentation. Measurement principles and basic

instruments. Case studies of measurements.

AP3171 Materials Characterization Techniques

General classification analytical techniques and major limitations,

guidance for their choice. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM),

environmental SEM, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS),

wave dispersive spectroscopy (WDS) cathodoluminescence (CL).

Crystallography and diffraction, real and reciprocal space.

Transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), bright and dark field

imaging, high resolution TEM (HRTEM), selected area diffraction

(SAD). Analytical techniques associated with TEM. Auger electron

spectroscopy (AES), scanning Auger spectroscopy (SAM), X-ray

photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet photoelectron

spectroscopy (UPS). Mass spectrometry, secondary ion mass

spectrometry (SIMS). Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS),

elastic recoil detection analysis (ERDA), proton induced X-ray

emission (PIXE). Surface profiling, scanning probe microscopy

(SPM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning tunnelling

microscopy (STM).

AP3202 Modern Physics

Special relativity. Concepts of general relativity. Particle property of

waves. Wave property of particles. Atomic structure. X-rays.

Nuclear structure. Introduction to elementary particles.

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AP3204 Waves and Optics

Vibrations. Wave models. Wave behaviours. Wave transmission.

Sound waves. Light wave basic. Light wave interference and

diffraction. Geometrical optic. Optical instrument.

AP3205 Electromagnetism

Vector analysis. Electrostatics. Special techniques. Electric fields in

matter. Magnetostatics. Magnetic fields in matter. Electrodynamics.

Conservation laws. Electromagnetic waves. Electrodynamics and

relativity.

AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and Measurements

Basic concepts of nuclear physics. Nuclear decay. Interactions of

radiation with matter. Radiation detection systems.

AP3240 Biological Physics

Concepts of biological physics. DNA and the exploration of the

DNA double helix structure using X-Ray diffraction. From DNA to

amino acids and protein folding. Physics of diffusion and its

application inside the cell. Self-assembly of lipid bilayer. Cellular

mechanics, motor proteins and actin filaments. Signal transduction

and biosensors, such as photoreceptors. Brief instruction of cell

development and the physical and mathematical model of pattern

formation of animations. Molecular dynamics simulations of lipid

membrane and proteins.

AP3242 Directed Studies in Physics/Materials Engineering

The course has no specific syllabus. An academic staff member can

direct student(s) to attend a particular workshop or course, participate

in a study tour, conduct fieldwork, library search or a small research

project, or assist in a bigger project, etc. in Physics or Materials

Engineering. A student can also approach an academic staff member

to carry out directed studies.

AP3244 Design Laboratory

Physics measurement and investigation.

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AP3251 Quantum Physics

Interaction of light with matter. Planck postulate and photon. Wave-

particle duality of matter. Localized wave, uncertainty principle and

its applications, macroscopic quantum phenomena. The

superposition principle of states, physical variables as operators and

the Schrödinger equation, completeness and onthonormality, steady-

state Schrödinger equation, Eigenvalue problem. Probability flux

density, free particle, and infinite quantum well. Potential step and

finite quantum well. Calculation of finite quantum well. Particle

scattering. Applications of simple 1D models. Harmonic oscillator

and vibrational spectroscopy. Angular momentum, the orbital and

magnetic quantum numbers. Hydrogen atom, ground state. Angular

momentum, space quantization, Zeeman effect and spin-orbit

interaction.

AP3272 Introduction to Solid State Physics

Crystal structure. Lattice vibration. Fermi electron gas. Energy band

in solids. Semiconductors. Dielectric properties of solid. Magnetic

properties of solids. Superconductivity.

AP3290 Thermodynamics

Introduction and the 1st laws of thermodynamics. The 2

nd law of

thermodynamics and heat engines. Property relationships.

Equilibrium. Statistical thermodynamics.

AP4120 Microelectronic Materials and Processing

Semiconductor physics. Crystal growth and wafer preparation. Epitaxy. Oxidation. Lithography. Etching. Polysilicon and dielectric film deposition. Diffusion. Ion implantation. Metallization. Testing, assembly, and packaging.

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AP4121 Thin Film Technology and Nanocrystalline Coatings Definition of thin films. Environment and molecular and plasma processes in thin film deposition. Cold and thermal plasma. Requirement for substrate, substrate cleaning. Formation of thin films. Properties of thin films. Mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and optical properties of thin films. Thermal evaporation. Laser ablation, synthesis of nanomaterials. Electrical discharges used in thin film deposition. Practical electric discharge configuration for deposition of thin films, direct current electric discharges, radio-frequency discharges, microwave discharges, electron cyclotron resonance plasma, matching units, floating potential, bias potential, plasma potential, effective bias, self-bias. Physical deposition techniques. Chemical vapor deposition techniques (CVD). Other processing technologies.

AP4216 Project Projects may relate to specific areas of the course, but designs that integrate course elements are strongly encouraged. In practice, projects related to the final year applications and core areas inherently possess this feature and are therefore favoured. A comprehensive list of possible projects will be made available for selection by students.

AP4217 Dissertation This is an extension of AP4216 Project. Students will work to a greater depth on the same project that he/she has already selected in AP4216 Project.

AP4230 Radiation Safety

Radiation activity and doses. Biological effects of radiation.

Radiation protection and recommended radiation limits.

Fallouts from nuclear reactors.

AP4253 Photonic Materials Physics

Light-matter interaction, constitutive relationships, Lorentz

oscillator model. Photonic crystals. Metamaterials. Full-wave

simulations.

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AP4254 Fundamentals of Laser Optics

Review the EM theory of light, specifications of light, Maxwell

equations, reflection and transmission, polarization,

interference and diffraction, magneto-optic and electro-optic

effects. Light sources and spectra, luminescence, blackbody

radiation, hydrogen spectra and the Bohr model, spectra of

emission, absorption and scattering. Spectra of atoms,

molecules and solids, quantum numbers. Laser operation

modes, laser characteristics, applications, safety. Stimulated

emission and population inversion, threshold condition.

Oscillation and resonance cavity, Q-factor and gain, cavity

lifetime. Multiple interference and Fabry-Perot interferometer,

the airy function, chromatic resolving power, Fabry-Perot laser

and threshold gain, stable cavity. Beam modes. Diode lasers

and its applications, heterojunction design for confinement of

injected carriers and light. Three-level and four-level lasers,

Ruby laser and Nd:YAG laser, their applications, transparent

power. He-Ne laser, engineering problems, CO2 laser and

various designs, applications.

AP4255 Optoelectronic Devices and Systems

Optical fibres. Optical detectors. CCD.

AP4265 Semiconductor Physics and Devices

Review of quantum physics. Semiconductor bandstructure.

Semiconductor transport properties. P-N junctions. Device

applications of p-n junctions. Bipolar junction transistor. Metal

oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET).

Junction field effect transistors (JFET). Integrated circuits.

AP4271 Environmental Radiation

Units and terminology used in radiation. Common radiations.

Biological effects of radiation. Radiation protection and

recommended radiation limits. Natural radiation. Radon properties.

Radon measurements. Radon dosimetry.

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AP4272 Environmental Radiation Measurements

Basic data-analysis methods for experiments in environmental

radiation. Detection limits and minimum detection activity.

Experimental techniques in environmental radiation, with focus on

measurements of concentrations of radon gas and progeny.

Experiments and mini-projects.

AP4273 Special Topics in Physics

To be specified once the topic is fixed.

AP4274 Radiation Biophysics

Basic radiation biophysics. Effects of ionizing radiation on the human

body. Cell survival curve theory. Basic radiotherapy physics.

AP4275 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry

Atomic and nuclear structure. Origin and properties of radiations.

Basic radiation biophysics. Applications of radiation. Quantities and

units of ionizing radiations. Interaction of radiation with matter.

Radiation dosimetry and measurement methods. Absolute dose

measurement. Relative dose measurement.

AP4280 Advanced Optics Laboratory

Four mini-projects will be chosen in 6 broad areas of study: principles

of applied optics, liquid crystals and diffractive optics, optical fiber

applications, interferometric techniques, CW and pulsed lasers,

characterization of materials.

AP4282 Physical Optics

Review of optical phenomena. Propagation of light. Optical

properties of solids. Polarized light. Reflection and refraction.

Interference. Fourier analysis. Coherence. Diffraction and Gaussian

Beams. Introduction to photonics and nano-optics. Selected

applications of modern physical optics.

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AP4283 Medical Physics I

Concept of medical physics. Dynamic, static and frictional forces

acting on and in human body. Physical property of human skeleton.

Concept of thermometry and thermography together with their

clinical applications. Energy consumption in human body. Physics of

the lungs and breathing. Sound and its applications in medicine. The

theory of ultrasound and its applications as diagnostic tool. The

mechanism of phonation. Anatomy of ear including outer ear, middle

ear and inner ear, to the sensitivity of the ear. Problems of hearing

disability and the theory of hearing aids. Applications of visible light

in medicine, infrared and ultraviolet light in medicine, laser in

medicine, applications of microscopes in medicine, and instruments

used in ophthalmology. Anatomy of eye, function of eye, mechanism

of vision, defective vision and its correction, color vision and

chromatic aberration. Physics, application and harm of diagnostic X-

Rays.

AP4284 Medical Physics II

Physics of the cardiovascular system. The nervous system and its

physiological function. Electrical signals from muscles

(electromyogram – EMG), heart (electrocardiogram – ECG), brain

(electroencephalogram – EEG), and eye (electroretinogram and

electrooculogram). Biopotentials or electric properties measurement.

Magnetic signals from heart and brain. Applications of electricity in

medicine in aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Electricity-related

medical application.

BCH1100 Chemistry

Atoms, Ions, and Molecules. Periodic table. Electronic structure of

Atom. Chemical bonding. Stoichiometry. States of matters. Chemical

kinetics and equilibrium. Thermochemistry. Acids and bases.

Oxidation and reduction. Nuclear chemistry. Inorganic and organic

chemistry. Biological chemistry. Global warming. Ozone layer. Acid

rain. Energy. Electricity. Chemical cells. Nuclear power. Minerals.

Plastics. Polymers. Nutrition. Drugs. Molecules of life. And many

more to be discovered.

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BCH1200 Discovery in Biology

Microbiology of microorganism. Chemistry of life. DNA and

biotechnology. Biology of cells. Evolution and biodiversity. Plant

physiology. Anima physiology. A brave new world.

CS1102 Introduction to Computer Studies

Logical operations. Binary arithmetic. Basic operations of computer,

data, CPU, memory, bus, IO, peripherals. Programming concepts.

Basic data types. Variables, expressions, and operations. Compound

statements and control structures. Functions and parameters.

Operating systems. File system. End-user computing. Databases.

Data communication. Internet. Concepts of client-side and server-

side scripting. Digital media, multimedia software tools. Basic

computer security, virus, filtering and scanning tools.

CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming

The development of algorithms, program design, programming

language, control structures, data types, arrays, functions and

parameters, composite data types, structured decomposition,

programming style, program testing, introduction to recursion.

MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I

Polynomials. Mathematical induction. Binomial theorem. Coordinate

geometry and conic sections. Basic trigonometry. Functions and

inverses. Limits, continuity and differentiability. Techniques of

differentiation, implicit, logarithmic and parametric differentiation.

Successive differentiation. Applications of differentiation.

MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II

Definite and indefinite integrals. Techniques of integration,

integration of rational functions, integration by substitution,

integration by parts. Physical and geometric applications of

integration. Vectors in R2 and R3. Scalar products, cross products,

triple scalar products. Linear (in)dependence. Matrices.

Determinants, cofactor expansion. Systems of linear equations,

Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule. Matrix inverses, Gauss-Jordan

elimination method. Arithmetic of complex numbers. Polar and Euler

forms. De Moivre’s theorem and its applications.

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MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I

Polynomials. Mathematical induction. Coordinate geometry and

conic sections. Basic trigonometry. Functions and inverses. Limits of

sequences and infinite series. Limits, continuity and differentiability

of functions. Techniques of differentiation, implicit, logarithmic and

parametric differentiation. Successive differentiation.

MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II

Basic theorems of differentiation. Applications of differentiation.

Definite and indefinite integrals. Techniques of integration,

integration by substitution, integration by parts. Improper integrals.

Physical and geometric applications of integration. Vectors in R2

and

R3. Scalar products, cross products, triple scalar products. Linear

(in)dependence. Applications to equations of lines and planes.

Matrices. Determinants, cofactor expansion. Systems of linear

equations, Gaussian elimination, Cramer’s rule. Matrix inverses,

Gauss-Jordan elimination method. Arithmetic of complex numbers.

Polar and Euler forms. De Moivre’s theorem and its applications.

MA2158 Linear Algebra and Calculus

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications in elasticity. First-and

second-order ordinary differential equations and applications. Vector

calculus. Partial differentiation. Multiple integration. Gradient,

divergence and curl. Theorems of Gauss, Stokes and Green.

Applications in energy methods, stress and strain transformations, etc.

Fourier series.

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