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BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009:- a quick-guide to biochemistry major undergraduate students

Internet: http://www.bch.cuhk.edu.hk. BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009:- a quick-guide to biochemistry major undergraduate students. Chairman’s Message. Dear students:

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BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009:- a quick-guide to biochemistry major undergraduate students

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  1. Internet: http://www.bch.cuhk.edu.hk BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009:- a quick-guide to biochemistry major undergraduate students

  2. Chairman’s Message Dear students: A very warm welcome to all of you joining the Biochemistry family. You have just started a new chapter of your life and I believe we have much to offer you and nurture you becoming a bachelor with solid scientific training to serve the society. Obviously, you have made a wise choice to major in Biochemistry. Whether you are a local or non-local student, we are in the same family and our dream is to aim high and achieve academic excellence to contribute to our society and humankind as a whole. We are committed to provide the highest quality of teaching of Biochemistry which enables you to possess, when you graduate, critical thinking, proactive and responsible attitude, efficient communication skills, a mastery of the skills of the latest high technology, and a solid background in the basic concepts of biochemistry with specialized training in a specific field or area of research. This quick-guide contains information about the curriculum design and course arrangements in our B.Sc. Program. Do not hesitate to contact our staff in the Department when you have any queries or problems, we shall try our best to help you. We also welcome your feedbacks and comment for further improvement. May I wish you a successful academic year to come and your study in the Department a fruitful and memorable one. Yours sincerely, P.C. Shaw Ph.D. Professor

  3. Table of Contents • Chairman’s Message (p.2) • Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning (p.4-14) • University Required Courses (p.15-20) • Biochemistry Program Requirements (p.21-32) • Academic Counseling and Other Learning Experiences (p.33-36) • Contacts and Staff List (p.37-40)

  4. 2. OUTCOMES BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING The Integrated Framework 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  5. Five elements in curriculum/course design • Learning outcomes • Students’ learning needs • Clearly articulated • Content • Support the development of outcomes • Emphasize on coherence • Learning activities • Support the development of outcomes • Internalized knowledge and higher order thinking • “Out-of-Classroom” activities • Assessment • Assess the development of the entire set of outcomes • A learning activity itself to support the development of outcomes • The assessment of “out-of-classroom” activities • Feedback for evaluation 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  6. OUR MISSIONS • To provide quality education on the basic concepts and mechanism of biochemical processes, with emphasis on clinical and biomedical sciences. • To provide training on the latest biochemical technology and opportunity of independent research.  • To cultivate the ability of critical thinking, a proactive and responsible attitude and efficient communication skills for high competitiveness in further study and in the job market. 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  7. Expected Learning Outcomes: Our graduates are able to: • Acquire a sense of professionalism and work independently with good communication, analytical, research and technical skills; • Develop themselves as good researcher in life science; • Adapt to the changing social and research environments and to stay competitive in the job markets and for further studies. 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  8. Knowledge Outcomes: • A broadly-based core covering biomolecules, molecular biology, cellular biochemistry, metabolism, bioinformatics, proteins and enzymes; • Basic principles and methodologies of recombinant DNA, genetic engineering, characterization of biomolecules and study of sub-cellular components; • In depth-understanding of selected advanced areas, e.g. clinical biochemistry, immunology, neurosciences, biotechnology, endocrinology, structural biology, genomics and proteomics, etc. 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  9. Skills Outcomes (generic competencies and transferrable skills): [1] Communications, oral and writing; [2] Leadership; [3] Creativity; [4] Work independently; [5] Use of information technology; [6] Perform quantitative analyses with basic statistics; [7] Propose innovative ideas; [8] Analytical skills for problem solving; [9] Critical thinking. 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  10. Professional Skills: [1] Able to do quantitative analyses of biochemical reactions and sub-cellular components; [2] Able to design experiments to test hypothesis; [3] Write research proposal and report; [4] Apply knowledge to daily life; [5] Self learning capability. 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  11. Attitudes/Values Outcomes: • Aware of latest developments in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; • Recognition on traditional and current issues in biochemistry; • Propose new ideas; • Able to adapt changing environments in the society and life science research. 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  12. Teaching Quality Assurance • Feedback mechanisms • Assessments by Management Teams to tackle problems • Monitoring of Actual Learning Outcomes • Constant review of course contents, evaluation methods, learning activities, and arrangement of staff duties to improve learning environment 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  13. Teaching Quality Assurance Mechanisms *Course Evaluation (term based) Individual Teachers External Examiner’s Comments Course Coordinators *Staff-student Consultation Meeting *Curriculum and Teaching Assurance Committee * With student involvements Department Head *Curriculum Forum or Focused Group Discussion Executive Committee and Board Meeting Surveys of Alumni and Employers on Curriculum and Learning Outcomes *Student Engagement Survey Curriculum Retreat (for staff) 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  14. Departmental Board Meeting & Executive Committee Meeting) • Non-local Student Affairs • Staff-Student (Ud.g) • Consultation • Summer Internship • and Research Exchange Curriculum & Teaching Quality Assurance Committee • Academic Exchange • Career Counseling • Scholarship • Course Registration • and New Student • Orientation Technical Staff Management Committee Alumni Affairs Committee College-based and Faculty–based Counseling Systems 2. Outcomes Based Teaching and Learning

  15. 3. UNIVERSITY REQUIRED COURSES Program of Studies for Biochemistry Majors • 15units (F.7) or 21 units (F.6) of General Education courses • 2 units of Physical Education courses • At least 59-61 units of major Biochemistry courses • Remaining units in minor/elective courses; all students must have earned at least 99 units (F.7) or 123 units (F.6) to graduate. 3. University Required Courses

  16. University Course Load • A student shall take no less than 12 units of courses in any term. • A student shall take no more than 21 units of courses in a term. • Two units of Physical Education in first year: PHE 1021/1022; PHE1029. 3. University Required Courses

  17. General Education • Requires 15 Units (F.7) and 21 Units (F.6) of General Education Courses • Courses required by the University and those designed by the College of his/her affiliation • Science students cannot take certain science-related topics (please refers to your General Education Selection Guide) 3. University Required Courses

  18. Selection of General Education Courses College College GE CoursesUniversity GE CoursesTotal Chung Chi / 6 Units 9 Units (F.7) New Asia 15 Units (F.6) United 5-6 Units 9-10 Units (F.7) 15 Units (F.7) 15-16 Units (F.6) 21 Units (F.6) Shaw 4-6 Units 9-11 Units (F.7) 15-17 Units (F.6) 3. University Required Courses

  19. Faculty Language Requirement • All F.6 and F.7 entrants will be required to take and pass some of the English language courses and/or Chinese language courses to fulfill the faculty language requirement. 3. University Required Courses

  20. Foundation Requirement forBCH Non-local Students/S6 entrants • BIO1005 • CHM 1070/1870 • One course from BCH1002, CHM1280, MAT1320, PHY1001, STA1310 3. University Required Courses

  21. Other Courses (>23 units) 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements Full-time B. Sc. Program in Biochemistry 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  22. B.Sc. in Biochemistry Core Courses Year One: Fundamental Courses • Frontiers in Biochemistry • Fundamentals of Biochemistry • Cell Biology • Basic Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences • Research and Communication skills in Life Sciences • Proteins and Enzymes • Bioenergetics and Metabolism/Lab • Self-Study Modules in Biochemistry • Methods in Biochemistry/Lab • Molecular Biology/Lab • Recombinant DNA Techniques Year Two: Fundamental and Specialised Topics • Selected Topics in Biochemistry • Guided Study in Biochemistry or • Supervised Research in Biochemistry Year Three: Research/Guided Study and Elective Courses 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  23. ACTIVE LEARNING Laboratories / Videos/ Presentation Lectures and Tutorials collaborative Learning 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  24. Recommended Course Pattern for F.7 entrants • First Year of Attendance • 1st term: BCH2030, BIO2120, SCI2000, 2002 • 2nd term: BCH2000, BIO2310/2313 • Second Year of Attendance • 1st term: BCH 3040, 3080/3680, 3090 • 2nd term: BCH 3030/3630, 4010, 4020/4610 • Third Year of Attendance • 1st term: BCH 0430, elective courses • 2nd term: BCH 0440 or 0441, elective courses 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  25. First Year of Attendancefor F.7 entrants • First Term BCH 2030 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 3 Units BIO 2120 Cell Biology 3 Units SCI 2000 Research and Communication Skills in Life Sciences 1 Unit SCI 2002 Basic Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences 2 Units • Second Term BCH 2000 Frontiers in Biochemistry 2 Units BIO 2310 General and Molecular Genetics 3 Units BIO 2313 Genetics Laboratory 1 Unit Total 15 Units 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  26. Second Year Of Attendance core courses for F.7 entrants First term • BCH 3040 Proteins and Enzymes 3 Units • BCH 3080 Bioenergetics and Metabolism 3 Units • BCH 3680 Bioenergetics and Metabolsim Lab. 2 Units • BCH 3090 Self-Study Modules in Biochemistry 2 Units Second term • BCH 3030 Methods in Biochemistry 3 Units • BCH 3630 Methods in Biochemistry Lab. 2 Units • BCH 4010 Molecular Biology 2 Units • BCH 4020 Recombinant DNA Techniques 1 Unit • BCH 4610 Molecular Biology Lab. 2 Units Total 20 Units 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  27. Third Year of Attendance core courses for F.7 entrants • First term • BCH 0430 Selected Topic in Biochemistry 2 Units • Second term • BCH 0440 Guided Study in Biochemistry 2 Units or • BCH 0441 Supervised Research in Biochemistry 4 Units Total 4-6 Units 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  28. Elective Courses For Major Requirement (20 units) • Aspects of Neurosciences • Basic and Applied Immunology • Clinical Biochemistry • Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrinology Lab • Molecular Endocrinology • Microbial Biotechnology 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements Plus other elective courses from sister Programs (Group B and C)

  29. Major Elective Courses: Group A BCH 4030 Clinical Biochemistry BCH4830 Clinical Biochem & Endocrinology Lab BCH 4040/4640 Aspects of Neurosciences / Lab. BCH 4060/4660 Basic and Applied Immunology / Lab. BCH 4130 Molecular Endocrinology MBT 4530 Microbial Biotechnology Students are required to take at least one course accompanied by laboratory (total of 8 units) from this group. 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  30. Major Elective Courses: Group B Students may also take courses from this group (with or without taking the accompanied laboratory course) ENS 3320/3920 Biochemical Toxicology/Lab. ENS 4250/4252 Environmental Health / Lab. ENS 4310/4510 Methods in Toxicological Research / Lab. FNS 3010/3011 Nutrition and Human Development / Lab. FNS 4150/4151 Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy / Lab. FNS 4160/4161 Nutrition Planning & Food Policy / Lab. MBT 4520 Animal Biotechnology 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  31. Major Elective Courses: Group C BCH2070 Research Internship Courses from Biology Department, e.g. BIO3410 General Microbiology BIO3630 Animal Physiology BIO4310 Human Genetics BIO4330 Bioinformatics and Proteomics Courses from CMB Program, e.g. CMB3010 Cell and Molecular Biology Lab I, CMB3020 Cell and Molecular Biology Lab II, CMB4001 Protein trafficking, CMB4002 Protein Folding, CMB4003 Signal Transduction, CMB4101 Cancer Cell Biology, CMB4102 Stem Cell Biology, CMB4103 Neuronal Cell Biology, CMB4201 Genomics, CMB4202Transcriptomics, CMB4203 Metabolomics MED3090 Principles of Drug Actions STA3210 Statistical Techniques in Life Sciences 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  32. To graduate, you • Must satisfy: Biochemistry Major courses requirements Faculty Language requirements General Education courses Intensive Program in Putonghua, Cantonese & English (PCE1001, PCE1002, PCE1003) Physical Education courses Information Technology Proficiency • Must obtain a grade point average of not lower than 1.5 in all Major courses coded 2000 or above • Please refer to Undergraduate Student Handbook 09-10 4. Biochemistry Program Requirements

  33. 5. Academic Counselling • Year 3 students:  CC / UC Prof Faye Tsang NA / SC Prof. K.M. Chan • Year 2 students: Prof. Edwin Chan Prof. K.F. Lau • Year 1 students: Prof. W.N. Au Prof. T.F. Chan 5. Academic Counselling and Other Learning Experiences

  34. Other Learning Experiences • Ohio University Exchange Program and other University/College based exchange programs • Summer research program: participation in research work within the department. • DREAM(Dedicated Research Exchange and Mentorship): participation in research work in foreign laboratories (e.g. UK, USA). • Summer Internship: participation in summer jobs in R and D team of local biotechnology firms (e.g. HK DNA Chips, CK Life, etc) or Law firm (Patent Law) or Government Departments (e.g. AFCD). • Career development workshops:annual event allows alumni to talk about the trend of job market and their paths of success in career developments. 5. Academic Counseling and Other Learning Experiences

  35. Dedicated Research Exchange and Mentorship (DREAM) Program • To provide chances for BCH undergraduates to work in foreign renowned research laboratories; • To enable students to learn advanced biochemical techniques; • To foster and strengthen collaboration between the CU Biochemistry Department and foreign scientists . 5. Academic Counseling and Other Learning Experiences

  36. 5. Academic Counseling and Other Learning Experiences Extracurricular activities organized by the Biochemistry Society Extracurricular activities organized by the Biochemistry Society Biochemistry Shield Biochemistry Shield New Semester Banquet 2008 Ocamp 四代同堂

  37. 6. Contacts and Staff List Name of Staff Title Tel. No Office Prof. W.N.S. Au 區詠娥 Associate Professor 31634170 M314B Prof. H.Y. Chan 陳浩然 Associate Professor 31634021 MMW509B Prof. K.M. Chan 陳竟明 Associate Professor 31634420 SC184 Prof. T.F. Chan 陳廷峰 Assistant Professor 26096876 SC186 Prof. Z.Y. Chen 陳振宇 Professor 26096382 SC179 Prof. Y.M. Choy 蔡棉 Sr. Research Fellow 26096057 M316B and Part-time lecturer Prof. W.P. Fong 方永平 Professor 26096868 M302A Prof. John W.S. Ho 何永成 Associate Professor 26096114 MMW612A Prof. Walter K.K. Ho 何國強 Adjunct Professor 26096345 SC185 Prof. S.K. Kong 江紹佳 Professor 26096799 M514B Prof. K.F. Lau 劉國輝 Assistant Professor 26961106 SC291 6. Contacts and Staff List

  38. Name of Staff Title Tel. No Office Prof. S.T. Lee 李秀端 Associate Professor 26096333 SC181 Prof. K.N. Leung 梁國南 Professor 26096802 M312B Prof. L.K. Leung 梁禮國 Associate Professor 26098137 MMW507C Dr. H.K. Ngai 魏雄鉅 Instructor 31634359 MMW507B Prof. C.K. Ngo 敖志祺 Res Asst Professor 26096346 M316A Prof. P.C. Shaw 邵鵬柱 Chairman and Professor 26961363 SC192A 26096803 M314A Prof. S.C. Tsang 曾守焯 Adjunct Professor 26096316 SC290 Prof. S.Y. Tsang 曾淑瑩 Assistant Professor 26961020 MMW607 Prof. W.W. Tso 曹宏威 Adjunct Professor 26096387 Prof. K.B. Wong 黃錦波 Professor 26098024 SC289 Prof. K.S. Woo 胡錦生 Research Professor 26961303 1/F, CSLB 6. Contacts and Staff List

  39. Biochemistry Department ( To contact us, please call: 2609-6359 E-mail : biochemistry@cuhk.edu.hk Internet: http://www.bch.cuhk.edu.hk Fax : 2603-7246 Office address: Rm 191, Science Centre South Block Contact person: Ms Janny Lee / Iris Leung Janny Iris 6. Contacts and Staff List

  40. Please click into our website for more information and refer to the Undergraduate Student Handbook 09-10 CDROM for details of course arrangement and university regulations. Internet: http://www.bch.cuhk.edu.hk

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