Applications of Biology and Chemistry in Environmental Studies

Course Coordinator: To be confirmed

Course Developers: Dr Douglas Wong Man-tak, Consultant; Dr William Lau Sin-tong, Consultant

Aims
This course aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in applied biology, chemistry for applications in environmental science and technology. After studying this course, students will be able to design environmental control devices and monitoring strategies on the basis of the principles in biology, chemistry and environmental studies; and design and operate models for accurate predictions of environmental impacts on the basis of their applied science knowledge and skills. Working examples are used extensively to illustrate the applications of principles to practical situations.

Contents
The course aims to cover the following topics:

• Environmental management
• Waste treatment and recycling
• Water and wastewater treatment and recycling
• Air pollution control and modelling
• Noise and vibration models and control
• Design concepts of various types of environmental control and monitoring devices

Learning support
Examples of learning support include face-to-face tutorials, surgeries, laboratories, weblinks, CD-ROMs, videos and/or field visits. Laboratories or field visits may be held on evenings of weekdays or weekends.

Assessment
In addition to assignments, assessment includes a day school performance and report as well as a final examination. Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Equipment
Students will need access to a personal computer or other electronic devices with an Internet connection.

Set book(s)
There are no set books for this course.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs
Students with impaired vision may have particular difficulties but other students with disabilities or special educational needs should be able to cope with the essential parts of the course. When in doubt, advice should be sought from the Course Coordinator.