Table of Contents

Handbook for BSc(ActuarSc) students 2012-13 (3-year curriculum)

Page 1. Introduction 1

2.

A BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Curriculum

3.

BSc(ActuarSc) Graduation Requirements and Honours Classification

4.

Course Registration

5.

Academic Advising a b c d e Academic Advisory Office Information Session for Freshmen Consultation Session for BSc(ActuarSc) II or above Students Other Assistances Responsibility of Student

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Examination a b c d e f g Assessment Grading System Examination Timetables Announcement of Examination Results Absence from Examination Arrangement for Special Examination Appeal on Examination Results

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Leave of Absence

10

8.

Progression and Discontinuation

11

9.

Credit Accumulation and Transfer

11

10.

Academic Honesty

12

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BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Regulations

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University Regulations

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Appendices
A B C D E F G Important dates for course selection exercise List of Course Selection Advisers Information Session (BSc(ActuarSc) I) and Course Consultation (BSc(ActuarSc) II & above) List of Academic Advisers for first year students Teaching weeks Table of Equivalence between HKALE/HKCEE and Other Qualifications Useful contacts and websites

The following forms are available from the Science Faculty website (Current Students):
Course Approval Form
(Deadline : Closing dates of course selection or add/drop periods)

Application for granting of advanced standing

(Deadline : August 21, 2012)

Application for exemption from taking Chinese language course

(Deadline : August 21, 2012)

Application for taking course load deviating from normal load in a given semester
(Deadline : First Semester : August 14, 2012 (For BSc(ActuarSc) II & above) September 4, 2012 (For BSc(ActuarSc) I) Second Semester : Within 3 working days after the announcement of first semester examination results) Note: Students in the first year are not allowed to take more than 72 credits of courses.)

Application for change of subclass for CAES courses

(Deadline : CAES1801 - Closing date of 1st semester course add/drop period CAES2802 - Closing date of 2nd semester course add/drop period)

Application for transfer of credits for BSc outgoing exchange/visiting students

(Deadline : At least 1 month before the date of departure for exchange/visiting study)

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Introduction
This student handbook contains useful information related to your study, including curriculum structure and requirements, course registration, academic advising, examination, progression and discontinuation and degree regulations. You should familiarize yourself with the materials in this handbook. Should you need help related to your study, you are most welcome to contact the course selection advisers or the Faculty Office.

2.

A BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Curriculum

The programme structure listed in the BSc(ActuarSc) syllabuses is compulsory and any course combination outside the programme structure will not be allowed. To complete the BSc(ActuarSc) curriculum (3-year), you are required to take 180 credits of courses normally spread over three years of full-time study. You should take 60 credits of courses in each year.

3.

BSc(ActuarSc) Graduation Requirements and Honours Classification

(a) Award of a BSc(ActuarSc) degree (for students admitted in 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 (under 3-year curriculum) To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Degree, students must fulfill the following requirements: i. ii. Satisfied the requirements in UG5 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula ; Passed not fewer than 180 credits, comprising all required courses as prescribed in the BSc(ActuarSc) degree curriculum.
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UG5 specifies that students have to successfully complete (1) 6 credits in English language enhancement, i.e. CAES1801 Academic English for Science Students and CAES2802 Advanced English for Science Students; (2) 3 credits in Chinese language enhancement, i.e. CSCI0001 Practical Chinese language course for science students; (3) 12 credits of courses in the Common Core Curriculum, selecting no more than one course from each Area of Inquiry.

(b)

Award of a BSc(ActuarSc) degree (for students admitted in 2009-10 or before)

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Degree, students must fulfill the following requirements: i. ii. iii. Achieved a weighted GPA of 1.00 or above; Successfully accumulated a minimum of 180 credits; and Satisfied the requirements in UG3 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula^.

For students admitted in 2009-10 (or before), should they not be able to satisfactorily complete the outstanding broadening and IT courses and the IT Proficiency Test within 2010-11, Senate has approved that students be required to take Common Core courses in 2011-12 to satisfy outstanding UG3 graduation requirements. You will therefore be required to take an equivalent number of credits in any Area of Inquiry of the Common Core Curriculum to make up for the outstanding credits. Should the IT Proficiency Test or 3 credits for a broadening or IT course be outstanding, this means you will have to overload by 3 credits and take one 6-credit Common Core course to satisfy the requirement.

(c) (i) Honours Classification (for students admitted to the first year in 2012-13 or thereafter) Classification of honours are calculated using the cumulative grade point average (CGPA), with all courses taken (including failed courses, but not including courses approved by the Senate graded as Pass, Fail, or Distinction) carrying equal weighting: First Class Honours Second Class Honours Division I Second Class Honours Division II Third Class Honours Pass CGPA Range 3.60 4.30 3.00 3.59 2.40 2.99 1.70 2.39 1.00 1.69

Credits granted for advanced standing in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere before admission to the University and credits transfer in recognition of studies completed on exchange during candidature at HKU are not included in the calculation of GPA.

(c) (ii)

Honours Classification (for students admitted in 2010-11 and 2011-12)

Assessment results of courses taken in all years of study will be counted towards degree honours classification with a weighting of 1 for introductory/junior level courses and 4 for advanced/senior level courses. The weighted GPA is used as one of the references for the Board of Examiners to consider honours classification. First Class Honours Second Class Honours Division I Second Class Honours Division II Third Class Honours Pass Fail Weighted GPA 3.6 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 Below 1.0

Credits granted for advanced standing in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere before admission to the University and credits transfer in recognition of studies completed on exchange during candidature at HKU are not included in the calculation of GPA.

(c) (iii) Honours Classification (for students admitted in 2009-10 or before) Assessment results of courses taken in all years of study will be counted towards degree honours classification with a weighting of 1 for introductory/junior level courses and 4 for advanced/senior level courses. The weighted GPA is used as one of the references for the Board of Examiners to consider honours classification. First Class Honours Second Class Honours Division I Second Class Honours Division II Third Class Honours Pass Fail Weighted GPA 3.5 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 Below 1.0

Credits granted for advanced standing in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere before admission to the University and credits transfer in recognition of studies completed on exchange during candidature at HKU are not included in the calculation of GPA.

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Course Registration
(a) General Information Terminology Explanation/ Definition
Academic Year An academic year comprises two semesters, the first semester to commence in September and end in December, and the second semester to commence in January and end in May/June. It includes, normally at the end of each semester, a period during which candidates are assessed. Students are allowed to change the selected courses during the add/drop period, i.e. in the first two weeks of each semester. Advanced standing may be granted to students with prior qualification (normally at post HKAL or equivalent standard). Advanced standing credits granted shall be recorded on the transcripts but not be included in the calculation of GPA. Examples of granting advanced standing credits include: students completing year one in another Bachelor degree programme of this University or at another local or overseas university. 1 semester.

Remarks
An optional summer semester runs normally from late June to mid-August and is only available to non-final year undergraduates.

Add/Drop of Courses

No permission will be given to add/drop a course after the add/drop period. Students who wish to apply for advanced standing must complete the form Application for granting of advanced standing and submit it to the Faculty Office by the specified deadline before the commencement of their first year of study. Late application or application made in subsequent year of studies will not be considered. Some 12 credits courses (e.g. project) are year long. You may take up to 72 credits a year, with no less than 24, nor more than 36 credits in each semester. Students are not allowed to take more than 72 credits in a year, except with permission from the Faculty Board. For students who need to continue their studies beyond the normative study period (i.e. 3 years), the number of credits of courses they are allowed to take should not be greater than those required for graduation, plus a maximum of 12 credits.

Advanced Standing

Course Duration

Course Load

The normal course load is 60 credits a year.

Course Co-requisite

Co-requisite means a course which candidates must take in conjunction with the course in question. Pre-requisite means a course or a group of courses which candidates must have completed successfully or a requirement which candidate must have fulfilled before being permitted to take the course in question. The system will disapprove the course in question automatically if its pre-requisite cannot be met. If you wish to select courses which you do not meet the pre-requisite, you have to seek approval from the Course Selection Adviser(s) of the course offering department(s) by completing the Course Approval Form. You should, however, note that you cannot take any 4-year curriculum course under all circumstances. A small number of courses are 3, 9 or 12 credits. Students who wish to apply for credit transfer must complete the form Application for transfer of credits for BSc/BSc(ActuarSc) outgoing exchange/visiting students and submit it to the Faculty office at least 1 month before the date of departure.

Course Pre-requisite

Course Unit

6 credits.

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer may be granted to students for course completed at other institutions, whether inside or outside of Hong Kong, at any time during the students candidature at the University. Example of granting credit transfer includes HKU students going out for one semester/ year exchange study. 3

Grade Points, Grade Point Average (GPA), Semester GPA, Year GPA, Cumulative GPA and Weighted GPA

Grade points are standardized measurements of candidates academic achievemen t in courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the degree curriculum and are expressed as a scale prescribed in these regulations. Grade point average is a numerical measure of a candidates academic achievement over a specified period of time, and is calculated by the total of the product of grade points earned for each course attempted (including failed courses) and its credit value being divided by the total number of credits attempted:
Course Grade Point X Course Credit Value i GPA = Course Credit Value i Course Credit Value (where i is the number of all passed and failed courses taken by the student over a specified period.)

Semester Grade Point Average or Semester GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given semester. Year Grade Point Average or Year GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given academic year. Cumulative Grade Point Average or Cumulative GPA is the average of grades of all courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses for student admitted to the first year in 2010-11 or thereafter; excluding failed courses for students admitted to the first year in 2009-10 or before) at the time of calculation. Weighted Grade Point Average or Weighted GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate calculated with weighted factors defined by the Board of the Faculty. The weighted GPA is only applicable to BSc(ActuarSc) students admitted in 2011-12 or before. Level of Course Introductory level Science courses (course codes starting with 0 or 1) include levels 0 and 1 courses which are mostly offered in the first year of the BSc(ActuarSc) curriculum. Students in their second year can also select these courses as an elective. Advanced level Science courses (course codes starting with 2, 3, or 6) include levels 2, 3, and 6 courses. A level 2 course requires a level 1 course as a prerequisite and a level 3 course requires a level 2 course as a prerequisite. A level 6 course requires a level 2/3 course as a prerequisite. Advanced level courses are available as core and elective in the second and third year of the BSc(ActuarSc) curriculum. A Science course is defined as any course offered by the Faculty of Science and the Department of Biochemistry, i.e. course codes with a prefix of BIOC, BIOL, CHEM, EASC, MATH, PHYS, STAT, ENVS and SCNC. For students admitted in 2011-12 or before: Assessment results of courses taken in all years of study will be counted towards degree honours classification with a weighting of 1 for introductory/junior level courses and 4 for advanced/senior level courses. For broadening courses (i.e. those with a course code prefix Y) and common core courses, they will be counted with a weighting of 1. For students admitted in 2012-13 or thereafter: 4

Level of Course (Continued)

Courses of all levels will be weighted equally towards degree honours classification. Required courses are those core courses in the BSc(ActuarSc) degree curriculum that you must take to fulfil the requirements. Details of the BSc(ActuarSc) syllabuses (degree curriculum & courses) can be found at http://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr3/ servlet/enquiry The 1 semester of 2012-13 will be shortened to only 11 teaching weeks to cater for the double cohorts of UG freshmen. The teaching and st learning activities for 1 semester courses will be adjusted accordingly. If you wish to select such courses, you have to seek approval from the Course Selection Adviser(s) of the course offering department(s) by completing the Course Approval Form.
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Required Courses

Teaching Weeks

Each semester (except the summer semester) includes 12 teaching weeks, a reading week, and a revision week.

Timetable Clashes

The system will disapprove your course automatically if it has timetable clash with other course.

(b) Course Selection Procedures

You are required to select courses you will enroll in for both the 1st and 2nd semesters in the course selection period in August. You are allowed to change your selected courses during the add/drop period, i.e., the first two weeks after the start of each semester. For selection of summer courses, you will be asked to do so during the course add/drop period in the second semester. You are normally expected to take 60 credits of courses in a year and are not allowed to select more than 72 credits of courses in a year (summer courses are not counted for the 72 credits course limit only for students admitted in 2009-10 or before). You should select no less than 24, nor more than 36 credits of courses in the first/second semester (except in the last semester of study when the number of outstanding credits required to complete the curriculum requirements is fewer than 24 credits). If you wish to select fewer than 24 or more than 36 credits of courses in the first/second semester or take more than 72 credits in a year, you are required to submit the form Application Form for taking course load deviating from normal load, with the written endorsement from the Chief Actuarial Science Course Selection Adviser, to the Faculty Office for approval by the specified deadline. Students in the first year are not allowed to take more than 72 credits of courses. You are not allowed to choose a course which you have not met the pre-requisite requirements or if you have a timetable clash, except under special circumstances. The system will automatically disapprove such courses you have selected. If you wish to select such courses, you have to seek approval from the Course Selection Adviser of the course offering department/school by completing the Course Approval Form. You should, however, note that you cannot take any 4-year curriculum course under all circumstances. For CAES courses, a dummy class (with no timetable) will first be assigned to you. After the course selection period and before the semester that the course is offered, the computer system will randomly assign you a class group while avoiding your other chosen subjects timeslots. As such, you are required to check your class group allocation result on-line on the date specified in Appendix A. No further add/drop will be allowed online. For details, please check from the News of the Faculty website (http://www.scifac.hku.hk/news/bsc_ac?page=1). For course CAES2802 Advanced English for Science Students, not all subclasses are available to Actuarial Science students. Second year students should check the class timetable from the Science Faculty website and note that only those subclasses (i.e. subclasses CCHH) available to them. For any request for change of CAES1801 / CAES2802 subclass, you should submit your completed application form (downloadable from the Science Faculty website) to the Faculty Office by the application deadline for course add/drop period. Your request will only be entertained if you can find another classmate to swap his/her subclass with you. Make sure that there are no timetable clashes among the approved subclass of the CAES course(s) and the courses you wish to add.
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(c)

Workflow for Course Selection

The Course Information System opens for students to preview courses

On-line course selection system available for course selection

Students seek course advice from Course Selection Advisers and/or for courses that require approval/replacement, application for taking course load deviating from normal load (Note: Students in the first year are not allowed to take more than 72 credits of courses.)

Course selection before semester starts

Students select courses on-line

Students who have applied for courses required course based approval to check approval status

Students finalize course selection on-line

For all students: submit the signed Course Approval Form by deadline (if applicable).

Check course selection status on-line

On-line course selection system available for course selection (add/drop)

Students prepare Course Approval Form for courses required special approval (if any) and seek endorsement by Course Selection Adviser(s) of the course offering department(s)

Students select courses on-line

Course add/drop period

Students who have applied for BSc courses required course based approval to check approval status

Students finalize course selection on-line

Print out My Course History from SIS for endorsement by Academic Advisers (mandatory to all BSc(ActuarSc) I students)

For BSc(ActuarSc) I students: submit the signed print-out of My Course History to Faculty Office by deadline.

Submit the signed Course Approval Form (if applicable) to Faculty Office by the end of add/drop period for students who have any course changes

Check course selection status on-line

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Academic Advising
(a) Academic Advisory Office

Course Selection Advisers During the Course Selection or Add/Drop period, you can seek advice from the following Course Selection Advisers of BSc(ActuarSc) programme: Dr E C K Cheung Dr K C Cheung Professor K C Yuen Academic Advisers To assist students with the smooth transition from secondary to university education and help students set their academic and personal goals, each first year student from 2011-12 would be assigned an Academic Adviser to enrich their total learning experience. Advisory Office in the Faculty For advice on courses offered by non-Science Faculties/Departments, please contact the respective Faculties/Departments. You may also contact the Advisory Office in the Faculty Office: Professor W K Chan (Associate Dean, Student Affairs) Faculty of Science Office, G12, G/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building Tel: 2859 2683 Email: waichan@hku.hk Ms June Tse (Student Adviser) Faculty of Science Office, G12, G/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building Tel: 2859 2683 Email: junetse@hku.hk Academic Advising Office of the University Students are also welcome to seek academic advice from the Academic Advising Office (AAO) of the University. The AAO is staffed with an academic adviser and experienced administrators who are there to help students, especially first year students, make a smooth transition to the University and to assist them in developing a meaningful study plan. (Room 07, Upper Ground Floor, Knowles Building; tel: 2219 4686; email: aaoffice@hku.hk; website: http://aao.hku.hk). (b) Information Session for Freshmen Office: Rm 502, Meng Wah Complex Tel: 2859 2466 / 2857 8312 Email: saas@hku.hk

An Information Session for first year students of 3-year curriculum will be held in early August during the time you have to select your courses. Teachers and students will be available to provide information to you on the Actuarial Science programme and to answer your questions. ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THE INFORMATION SESSION. (c) Consultation Session for BSc(ActuarSc) II or above Students

BSc(ActuarSc) II or above students can consult the Course Selection Advisers in the Consultation Session scheduled in early August who will be available at their office to meet with you during the consultation hours and answer your questions.

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Other Assistances

In addition to academic advising, the various units in the University may offer assistance to students with different needs: CEDARS Counselling and Person Enrichment (CoPE) offers various Person Enrichment workshops and programmes for students to develop various competence and abilities. These programmes include learning strategies, creativity and lateral thinking, critical self-reflection; interpersonal skills for establishing relationship with others; communication and collaboration; leadership skills. Individual counselling services are also available, not solely for students who suffer from mental illness or serious psychological distress but also for exploring, nurturing and developing students adaptabilities, coping abilities, functionality and potential. (4/F Meng Wah Complex; tel: 2857 8388; email: cedars-cope@hku.hk; website: http://cedars.hku.hk/cedars/counselling.aspx) CEDARS Student Development runs a wide range of activities and services for students covering: Building a University Culture of Diversity; Global Citizenship; Careers Education; Leadership Development; Provision of Educational Funding Sources; Service Learning. (4/F Meng Wah Complex; tel: 2857 8387; email: cedars-programmes@hku.hk; website: http://www.cedars.hku.hk/cedars/studentdev.aspx) CEDARS Campus Life offers services concerning students accommodation; amenities, catering finances, student visas, student societies and activities. (3/F Meng Wah Complex; tel: 2859 2305; Email: cedars@hku.hk; website: http://www.cedars.hku.hk/cedars/campuslife.aspx) CEDARS Careers & Placement offers services related to campus recruitment: Job Posting; Selection Exercise Preparation; Placement and Careers Coaching for New Graduates; Internship (Hong Kong, Mainland China and Overseas); Faculty Based Careers Programmes; One-on-One Career Consultation; Graduate Employment Survey; Industrial Talks and Workshops. (3/F Meng Wah Complex; tel: 2859 2314; email: careers@hku.hk; http://cedars.hku.hk/cedars/careersplacement.aspx) University Health Service (UHS) - The UHS is an on-campus clinic providing health care services to members of the university. (2/F & 3/F Meng Wah Complex; tel: 25494686 (medical); 28592510 (dental); email: uhealth@hku.hk; website: http://www.uhs.hku.hk/) (e) Responsibility of Student

While Faculty and departmental offices are eager to advise students on all academic matters such as course selection and pre-requisite/co-requisite requirements, etc, ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisites of selected courses are fulfilled. Students enrolled in courses for which they do not fulfill the pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements may have their registration in those courses cancelled.

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Examination
(a) Assessment

Examinations are normally held in December for first semester courses, and in May for second semester and full-year courses. For most courses, apart from written examinations, your efforts in tests, continuous assessment of performance, laboratory work, field work, and research or project reports will also be taken into account when determining the final examination result.

(b)

Grading System

i.

The grades, their standards and the grade points for assessment shall be as follows (for students admitted to the first year in 2010-11 or thereafter):
Grade A+ ( A ( A- ( B+ ( B ( B- ( C+ ( C ( C- ( D+ ( D ( P ( F Standard Grade Point 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0* 0

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Pass

Fail

For student who has taken any credit bearing course with the assessment on a Pass/Fail basis, no grade point will be achieved from such category of course.

ii.

The grades, their standards and the grade points for assessment shall be as follows (for students admitted to the first year in 2009-10 or before):
Grade A+ ( A ( A- ( B+ ( B ( B- ( C+ ( C ( C- ( D+ ( D ( P ( F Standard Grade Point 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0* 0

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Pass

Fail

For student who has taken any credit bearing course with the assessment on a Pass/Fail basis, no grade point will be achieved from such category of course.
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(c)
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Examination Timetables available in November available in April

1 semester examinations : nd 2 semester examinations : (d)

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Announcement of Examination Results : : in January (during the course add/drop period) in June in June

1 semester 2 semester
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Announcement of honours classification for graduating class : (e) Absence from Examination

Students who fail to take the examination as scheduled normally result in an automatic failure in the course. Candidates who are unable to be present at any examination of a course because of illness may apply for permission to present themselves for examination at some other time. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within 14 days of the date of the examination and the form should be sent to the University Health Service. Late submission is not considered by the Board of Examiners. If the Board allows you to sit a special examination, you will be informed of such by the relevant Department. If you are absent from examinations due to reasons other than illness, you should write to the Board as soon as after your examination but not later than 14 days from the date of your examination. The Board of Examiners meets in January and June every year to determine examination results. (f) Arrangement for Special Examination

The Faculty does not have supplementary examinations for students who fail in the examinations. However, special examinations may be arranged for those students who are absent from examinations due to illness, subject to the Board of Examiners' approval. Special examinations are not granted automatically but would be considered by the Board of Examiners on an individual basis. (g) Appeal on Examination Results

All examination papers are carefully marked by examiners and the results are duly approved by the Board of Examiners. The University's position is that student appeals against examination results which are academic judgments are disallowed. However if students who wish to apply for rechecking of their examination results due to procedural irregularity or technical error shall apply in writing to the Faculty Office by submitting a separate application for each course to be checked within 14 days after the announcement of the assessment results.

You have to submit one application form for each course to be checked to the Faculty Office, together with the receipt of payment; Application sent by email will not be considered; AND Late application will not be considered.

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Leave of Absence
Students who wish to apply for leave of absence on medical ground have to write to the Dean of Science together with a certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner. Students applying for leave of absence for non-medical reasons should also write to the Dean of Science at the earliest opportunity stating the reasons for which the leave of absence is sought (University General Regulation G8 refers).

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8.

Progression and Discontinuation

The Faculty stresses the importance of the academic performance of students. Students who do not perform satisfactorily may be recommended for discontinuation of their studies. For students admitted in 2010-11 or thereafter (under 3-year curriculum): AS5 (g) Candidates shall be recommended for discontinuation of their studies if they have: (i) failed to complete successfully 36 or more credits in two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), except where they are not required to take such a number of credits in the two given semesters, or (ii) failed to achieve an average Semester GPA of 1.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), or (iii) exceeded the maximum period of registration specified in AS3, unless otherwise permitted by the Board of the Faculty. For students admitted in 2009-10 or before: AS11 Candidates shall be permitted to progress if they have: (a) not exceeded the maximum period of registration; and (b) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.00 or above over the first and second semesters; or (c) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.50 or above over the third and fourth semesters; or (d) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.50 or above over the fifth and sixth semesters; or (e) attained a semester GPA of 1.50 or above at the end of each subsequent semester. Those who have not been able to fulfill the requirements above shall be recommended for discontinuation from the programme under General Regulation G12. G11 Unsatisfactory performance or progress: A student whose performance at examinations or in coursework or in such class tests as may be held from time to time is unsatisfactory, or in the case of a higher degree student whose progress is unsatisfactory, may be required by the Senate (a) to discontinue his studies

Students who are recommended for discontinuation of their studies will be interviewed by the Faculty Review Committee before their cases are considered by the Universitys Committee on Discontinuation. The Faculty Review Committee normally meets in Jan/Feb and July every year. Students have any concerns and questions about their academic performance may contact the Student Adviser of the Faculty Office.

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Credit Accumulation and Transfer

(a) Definition of advanced standing, credit transfer and course exemption Advanced standing: advanced standing is granted for approved studies completed prior to admission to the University. Credit transfer: credit transfer is granted for courses completed at other institutions, whether inside or outside of Hong Kong, at any time during the students candidature at the University. Course exemption: course exemption is granted from particular course or curriculum requirements under special conditions (e.g. students being exempted from the Chinese language enhancement requirement due to not having studied the Chinese language previously or not having attained the standard required to take the Chinese language course). Students are not required to complete any further courses for those requirements for which they have been granted advanced standing and/or credit transfer, whereas students exempted from required courses must replace the relevant number of exempted credits with courses of the same credit value.

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Category Advanced Standing Credit Transfer

Course Exemption

Provision Recognition of studies before admission to HKU (results not included in calculating GPA) Recognition of studies completed on exchange during candidature at HKU (results not included in calculating GPA) Exemption from need to satisfy particular course requirements

Make up credits? No No

Yes (by electives)

(b) Policy Governing Credit Accumulation and Transfer Credit Accumulation and Transfer Policy stipulates that the maximum number of credits of advanced standing and/or credit transfer is 120 credits, and that to be eligible to be considered for award of a first degree, a student must: (i) (ii) Complete a minimum of two semesters of study at this University; and Accumulate, through study at this University or from transfer of credits, at least half the number of credits of the degree curriculum normally required for award of the degree (such that students admitted directly to the second year of a 3-year curriculum may elect to transfer up to 60 credits for studies undertaken on overseas exchange and complete the remaining 60 credits at the University).

10. Academic Honesty

Plagiarism has become an increasingly serious problem in the University. It is aggravated by the easy access to a wide range of materials available on the internet. The situation is particularly severe in course assessment involving submission of report / poster / presentation, where students have been caught copying materials in bulk. Plagiarism is regarded as a very serious offence in the academic world. It constitutes academic theft the offender has stolen the work of others and presented the stolen work as if it were his or her own. It goes to the integrity and honesty of a person. It stifles creativity and originality, and defeats the purpose of education. In this University, plagiarism is a disciplinary offence and may be considered by the Universitys Disciplinary Committee for possible disciplinary action. Any student who commits the offence is liable to disciplinary action. You may refer to the booklet on What is Plagiarism? available at http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism to avoid committing such an offence.

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11. BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Regulations

(a) BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Regulations for students admitted under the 3-year curriculum to the first year of the BSc in Actuarial Science degree curriculum in the academic year 2012-2013 (See also General Regulations and Regulations for First Degree Curricula)

Definitions AS1 For the purpose of these regulations and the syllabuses for the degree of BSc in Actuarial Science, unless the context otherwise requires: Course means a course of study, with a credit value expressed as a number of credit-units as specified in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Syllabus means courses taught by departments, centres, and schools, offered under a degree curriculum. Credits or credit-units means the value assigned to each course to indicate its study load relative to the total study load under a degree curriculum. The study load refers to the hours of student learning activities and experiences, both within and outside the classroom, and includes contact hours and time spent on assessment tasks and examinations. Candidates who satisfactorily complete courses with a credit value earn the credits assigned to these courses.
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Admission to the BSc in Actuarial Science degree AS2 (a) (b) (c) To be eligible for admission to the BSc in Actuarial Science degree, candidates shall: comply with the General Regulations; comply with the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; and satisfy all the requirements of the curriculum in accordance with these regulations and the syllabuses.

Period of study AS3 The curriculum for the BSc(ActuarSc) degree shall normally require six semesters of full-time study, extending over not fewer than three academic years, and shall include any assessment to be held during and/or at the end of each semester. Candidates shall not in any case be permitted to extend their studies beyond the maximum period of registration of five academic years.

Selection of courses AS4 Candidates shall select their courses in accordance with these regulations and the guidelines specified in the syllabuses before the beginning of each semester. Any change to the selection of courses shall be made only during the add/drop period of the semester in which the course begins, and such changes shall not be reflected in the transcript of the candidate. Requests for changes after the designated add/drop period of the semester shall not be considered.

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Curriculum requirements and progression in curriculum AS5 (a) Candidates shall satisfy the requirements prescribed in UG5 of the Regulations of First Degree Curricula. Candidates shall take not fewer than 180 credits, in the manner specified in these regulations and the syllabuses, including the 144 credits of required courses as prescribed in the BSc(ActuarSc) degree curriculum. Candidates shall normally be required to take not fewer than 24 credits nor more than 30 credits in any one semester (except the summer semester) unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty, or except in the last semester of study when the number of outstanding credits required to complete the curriculum requirements may be fewer than 24 credits. Candidates may, of their own volition, take additional credits not exceeding 6 credits in each semester, and/or further credits during the summer semester, accumulating up to a maximum of 72 credits in one academic year. With the special permission of the Board of the Faculty, candidates may exceed the annual study load of 72 credits in a given academic year provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load of 216 credits for the normative period of study specified in the curriculum regulations, save as provided for under AS5(e). Where candidates are required to make up for failed credits, the Board of the Faculty may give permission for candidates to exceed the annual study load of 72 credits provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load of 360 credits for the maximum period of registration specified in the curriculum regulations. Candidates may, with the approval of the Board of the Faculty, transfer credits for courses completed at other institutions at any time during their candidature. The number of transferred credits will be recorded on the transcript of the candidate, but the results of courses completed at other institutions shall not be included in the calculation of the GPA. The number of credits to be transferred shall not exceed half of the total credits normally required under the degree curricula of the candidates during their candidature at the University. Candidates shall be recommended for discontinuation of their studies if they have: (i) failed to complete successfully 36 or more credits in two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), except where they are not required to take such a number of credits in the two given semesters, or failed to achieve an average Semester GPA of 1.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), or

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(ii)

(iii) exceeded the maximum period of registration specified in AS3, unless otherwise permitted by the Board of the Faculty.

Advanced standing AS6 Advanced standing may be granted to candidates in recognition of studies completed successfully in an approved institution of higher education elsewhere in accordance with UG2 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. Credits granted for advanced standing will be recorded on the transcript of the candidate but shall not be included in the calculation of the GPA.

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Assessment AS7 (a) Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses for which they have registered, and assessment may be conducted in any combination of continuous assessment of coursework, written examinations and/or any other assessable activities. Only satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits. Candidates who are unable, because of illness, to be present at the written examination of any course may apply for permission to present themselves at a supplementary examination of the same course to be held before the beginning of the First Semester of the following academic year. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within two weeks of the first day of the candidates absence from any examination. Any supplementary examination shall be part of that academic years examinations, and the provisions made in the regulations for failure at the first attempt shall apply accordingly. Candidates shall not be permitted to repeat a course for which they have received a D grade or above for the purpose of upgrading. Candidates are required to make up for failed courses in the following manner: repeating the failed course by undergoing instruction and satisfying the assessment, or for elective courses, taking another course in lieu and satisfying the assessment requirements.

(b)

(c)

(d)

Award of BSc in Actuarial Science Degree AS8 (a) (b) To be eligible for the award of the BSc in Actuarial Science degree, candidates shall have: satisfied the requirements in UG5 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; passed not fewer than 180 credits, comprising all required courses as prescribed in the BSc(ActuarSc) degree curriculum.

Honours classification AS9 (a) Honours Classifications shall be awarded in five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours, and Pass. The classification of honours shall be determined by the Board of Examiners for the Degree of BSc(ActuarSc) in accordance with the following Cumulative GPA scores, with all courses taken (including failed courses, but not including courses approved by the Senate graded as Pass, Fail or Distinction) carrying equal weighting: Class of honours First Class Honours Second Class Honours Division One Division Two Third Class Honours Pass CGPA range 3.60 4.30 (2.40 3.59) 3.00 3.59 2.40 2.99 1.70 2.39 1.00 1.69

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(b)

Honours classification may not be determined solely on the basis of a candidates Cumulative GPA and the Board of Examiners for the Degree of BSc(ActuarSc) may, at its absolute discretion and with justification, award a higher class of honours to a candidate deemed to have demonstrated meritorious academic achievement but whose Cumulative GPA falls below the range stipulated in UG9(a) of the higher classification by not more than 0.05 Grade Point. A list of candidates who have successfully completed all degree requirements shall be posted on Faculty notice boards.

(c)

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(b) BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Regulations for students admitted in the academic year 2010-2011 and 2011-12 (See also General Regulations and Regulations for First Degree Curricula) Definitions AS1 For the purpose of these regulations and the syllabuses for the degree of BSc in Actuarial Science, unless the context otherwise requires: Course means a course of study, with a credit value expressed as a number of credit -units as specified in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Syllabus means courses taught by departments, centres, and scho ols, offered under a degree curriculum. Credits or credit-units means the value assigned to each course to indicate its study load relative to the total study load under a degree curriculum. The study load refers to the hours of student learning activities and experiences, both within and outside the classroom, and includes contact hours and time spent on assessment tasks and examinations. Candidates who satisfactorily complete courses with a credit value earn the credits assigned to these courses. Admission to the BSc in Actuarial Science degree AS2 (a) (b) (c) To be eligible for admission to the BSc in Actuarial Science degree, candidates shall: comply with the General Regulations; comply with the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; and satisfy all the requirements of the curriculum in accordance with these regulations and the syllabuses.
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Period of study AS3 The curriculum for the BSc(ActuarSc) degree shall normally require six semesters of full-time study, extending over not fewer than three academic years, and shall include any assessment to be held during and/or at the end of each semester. Candidates shall not in any case be permitted to extend their studies beyond the maximum period of registration of five academic years. Selection of courses AS4 Candidates shall select their courses in accordance with these regulations and the guidelines specified in the syllabuses before the beginning of each semester. Any change to the selection of courses shall be made only during the add/drop period of the semester in which the course begins, and such changes shall not be reflected in the transcript of the candidate. Requests for changes after the designated add/drop period of the semester shall not be considered. Curriculum requirements and progression in curriculum AS5 (a) Candidates shall satisfy the requirements prescribed in UG5 of the Regulations of First Degree Curricula. (b) Candidates shall take not fewer than 180 credits, in the manner specified in these regulations and the syllabuses, including the 144 credits of required courses as prescribed in the BSc(ActuarSc) degree curriculum.

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This regulation should be read in conjunction with UG1 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula.

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(c)

Candidates shall normally be required to take not fewer than 24 credits nor more than 30 credits in any one semester (except the summer semester) unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty, or except in the last semester of study when the number of outstanding credits required to complete the curriculum requirements may be fewer than 24 credits. Candidates may, of their own volition, take additional credits not exceeding 6 credits in each semester, and/or further credits during the summer semester, accumulating up to a maximum of 72 credits in one academic year. With the special permission of the Board of the Faculty, candidates may exceed the annual study load of 72 credits in a given academic year provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load of 216 credits for the normative period of study specified in the curriculum regulations, save as provided for under AS5(e). Where candidates are required to make up for failed credits, the Board of the Faculty may give permission for candidates to exceed the annual study load of 72 credits provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load of 360 credits for the maximum period of registration specified in the curriculum regulations. Candidates may, with the approval of the Board of the Faculty, transfer credits for courses completed at other institutions at any time during their candidature. The number of transferred credits will be recorded on the transcript of the candidate, but the results of courses completed at other institutions shall not be included in the calculation of the GPA. The number of credits to be transferred shall not exceed half of the total credits normally required under the degree curricula of the candidates during their candidature at the University. Candidates shall be required to discontinue their studies if they have: (i) failed to complete successfully 36 or more credits in two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), except where they are not required to take such a number of credits in the two given semesters, or

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(ii) failed to achieve an average Semester GPA of 1.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters, or (iii) exceeded the maximum period of registration specified in AS3, unless otherwise permitted by the Board of the Faculty. Advanced standing AS6 Advanced standing may be granted to candidates in recognition of studies completed successfully in an approved institution of higher education elsewhere in accordance with UG2 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. Credits granted for advanced standing will be recorded on the transcript of the candidate but shall not be included in the calculation of the GPA. Assessment AS7 (a) Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses for which they have registered, and assessment may be conducted in any combination of continuous assessment of coursework, written examinations and/or any other assessable activities. Only satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits. Candidates who are unable, because of illness, to be present at the written examination of any course may apply for permission to present themselves at a supplementary examination of the same course to be held before the beginning of the First Semester of the following academic year. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within two weeks of the first day of the candidates absence from any examination. Any supplementary examination shall be part of that academic years examinations, and the provisions made in the regulations for failure at the first attempt shall apply accordingly. Candidates shall not be permitted to repeat a course for which they have received a D grade or above for the purpose of upgrading.
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(b)

(c)

(d)

Candidates are required to make up for failed courses in the following manner: repeating the failed course by undergoing instruction and satisfying the assessment, or for elective courses, taking another course in lieu and satisfying the assessment requirements.

Degree classification AS8 (a) (b) To be eligible for the award of the BSc in Actuarial Science degree, candidates shall have: satisfied the requirements in UG5 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; passed not fewer than 180 credits, comprising all required courses as prescribed in the BSc(ActuarSc) degree curriculum.

AS9 The degree of Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science shall be awarded in five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours, and Pass. A list of candidates who have successfully completed all the degree requirements shall be posted on Faculty notice boards.

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(c) BSc(ActuarSc) Degree Regulations for students admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 or before

(See also General Regulations and Regulations for First Degree Curricula) The degree of Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science is an undergraduate degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed course of specialist training in actuarial science.

Definitions AS1 In these Regulations, and in the Syllabuses for the degree of BSc(ActuarSc), unless the context otherwise requires Course means a course of instruction which normally carries 6 c redits or in some cases 3 credits or multiples of 3, leading to one examination paper as defined in the syllabus; Paper means one or more of the following tests: a theoretical examination paper, a practical examination paper, an assessment of field practice, a thesis, and a dissertation, or other assignments as prescribed in the syllabus of the course leading to it; Credits means the weight assigned to each course relative to the total study load. The number of credits is indicative of the contact hours and/or study time associated with the course on a weekly basis; Pre-requisite means a course which candidates must have completed as specified to the satisfaction of the Head of Department before being permitted to take the course in question.
(1)

Admission to the degree AS2 shall To be eligible for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science candidates (a) (b) (c) comply with the General Regulations; comply with the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; and complete the curriculum in accordance with the regulations that follow.

Length of study AS3 The curriculum shall normally extend over three academic years consisting of six semesters of full-time study, excluding the summer semesters. Candidates shall not in any case be permitted to complete the curriculum in more than four academic years, which being the maximum period of registration.

Completion of the curriculum AS4 To complete the curriculum, candidates shall: (2) (a) satisfy the requirements prescribed in UG3 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula ; (b) enrol in not less than 180 credits of courses, unless otherwise required or permitted under the Regulations; (c) follow the required number of compulsory and elective courses as prescribed in the syllabuses of the equivalent of normally 60 credits for each year of study. For each semester, candidates shall select not less than 24 or more than 36 credits of courses, except for the last semester of study; (d) take a maximum of 84 credits of introductory level courses and the rest being advanced level courses as prescribed in the syllabuses over the entire period of studies; and (e) take not less than 84 credits of advanced level courses from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science.

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This regulation should be read in conjunction with UG1 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. The specific requirements applicable to candidates of this degree curriculum are spelt out in the syllabuses.

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Selection of courses AS5 Candidates who wish to withdraw from a course at the beginning of each semester may do so up to 2 weeks after the commencement of the semester. Withdrawal beyond the 2-week deadline will not be permitted, except for medical or other reasons acceptable by the Faculty Board, and candidates withdrawal from any course without permission will be given a failed grade.

Assessment and grades AS6 Candidates should be assessed for each of the courses which they have registered. The assessment may take one or a combination of forms as prescribed in the syllabuses and shall normally include the candidates coursework during the semester. Only those satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits.

AS7 Candidates performance in a course shall be assessed with the grading system as prescribed in UG5 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula.

Failure in examination AS8 Candidates who fail in any course may, as directed by the Board of Examiners, be permitted to present themselves for re-assessment with or without repeating the failed course. The timing and the form(s) of re-assessment shall be decided by the Board of Examiners. Candidates shall not be allowed to repeat a course for which they have achieved a passed grade for upgrading purposes, nor shall they be permitted to repeat a course more than once. The failed grade will be recorded in the official transcripts. The new grade obtained after re-assessment of the same failed course will also be recorded and will replace the previous F grade in the calculation of the weighted grade point averages. As failed courses shall not be credited towards a degree, failed compulsory courses must be re-assessed.

Absence from examination AS9 Candidates who are unable because of their illness to be present for any written examinations may apply for permission to present themselves for a supplementary examination to be held before the beginning of the first semester of the following academic year. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within two weeks of the first day of absence from any examination. Candidates who fail to satisfy the examiners in one or more papers in such a supplementary examination shall be considered under the provisions made in these Regulations for failure at the first attempt at the examination, except that a further supplementary examination shall not be permitted.

Performance assessment AS10 At the end of each semester, candidates performance shall be assessed for the purposes of determining (a) their eligibility for progression to an award of the degree; (b) their eligibility for the award; or (c) whether they be required to be discontinued from the programme.

Progression of studies AS11 Candidates shall be permitted to progress if they have: (a) not exceeded the maximum period of registration; and (b) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.00 or above over the first and second semesters; or (c) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.50 or above over the third and fourth semesters; or (d) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.50 or above over the fifth and sixth semesters; or
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(e) attained a semester GPA of 1.50 or above at the end of each subsequent semester. Those who have not been able to fulfill the requirements above shall be recommended for discontinuation from the programme under General Regulation G12.

Award of the degree AS12 To be eligible for the award of the degree of BSc(ActuarSc), candidates shall have: (a) achieved a weighted GPA of 1.00 or above; (b) successfully accumulated a minimum of 180 credits; and (c) satisfied the requirements in UG3 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula.

Degree classification AS13 A list shall be published of candidates successful in the examinations for each semester. A list of candidates who have successfully completed all the degree requirements shall be published in five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours, Pass. The classification of honours shall be determined by the Board of the Faculty at its full discretion by taking the overall performance of candidates and other relevant factors into consideration.

GENERAL FEATURES 1. Curriculum requirements Regulations AS1 to AS4 specify the requirements with which candidates have to comply for completion of the BSc(ActuarSc) degree programme. For the fulfillment of Regulation UG3 Requirements for Graduation, candidates shall complete successfully the language studies courses and the broadening courses as specified. Furthermore they should obtain a pass in an Information Technology proficiency test, or successfully complete a 3-credit course in Information Technology. 2. Course registration Course registration will take place before the commencement of each semester. All introductory level courses should be taken in the first or second semester except those specified in the syllabuses. In course registration, candidates should pay special attention to the pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements of courses as specified in the syllabuses. A prerequisite is a course which candidates must have completed in accordance with the conditions stipulated by the Dean via the Head of Department before being permitted to take a course in question. A co-requisite is a course which candidates must take at the same time as the course in question. 3. Coursework and examination ratio Each 6-credit course with the prefix STAT leads to one written examination paper which will be two hours in length, unless otherwise specified. The final grading will be determined by performance in the examination and assessment of coursework in the ratio of 75:25, unless otherwise stated. For courses with other prefixes, please check with the respective departments about the duration of examination and assessment ratio.

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12. University Regulations

(a) Regulations for First Degree Curricula (for students admitted to the first year in 2012-13 under the 3-year 2010 curriculum)
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REGULATIONS FOR FIRST DEGREE CURRICULA

(See also General Regulations, pp. xx to xx) UG 1 Definitions:

For the purpose of regulations and syllabuses for all first degree curricula unless otherwise defined An academic year comprises two semesters, the first semester to commence in September and end in December, and the second semester to commence in January and end in May/June, on dates as prescribed by the Senate. It includes, normally at the end of each semester, a period during which candidates are assessed. For some curricula, a summer semester may be organized in addition to the normal two semesters. Clinical curricula have extended semesters. A summer semester normally comprises seven to eight weeks of intensive timetabled teaching and assessment to commence four weeks after the end of the second semester assessment period, and to conclude about one week before the start of the next academic year. The maximum period of registration is equivalent to a period which is 150% of the curriculums normative period of study as specified in the degree regulations, provided that where this results in a residual fraction of an academic year, the fractional period shall be extended to one full academic year. Degree curriculum means the entire study requirements for the award of an undergraduate degree. Major programme means the study requirements for a single major area of disciplinary, interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study, accumulating not fewer than 60 credits nor more than 96 credits, as prescribed in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Minor programme means the study requirements for a single minor area of disciplinary, interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study, accumulating not fewer than 36 credits nor more than 48 credits, as prescribed in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Course means a course of study, with a credit value expressed as a number of credit-units as specified in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Disciplinary elective course or Disciplinary Elective means any course offered in the same major programme or discipline which can be taken by candidates to fulfill the curriculum requirements as specified in the syllabuses of the degree curriculum. Elective course or Elective means any course offered within the same or another curriculum, other than compulsory courses in the candidates d egree curriculum, that can be taken by the candidate in order to complete the credit requirements of the degree. Syllabus means courses taught by departments, centres, and schools, offered under a degree curriculum. Prerequisite means a course or a group of courses which candidates must have completed successfully or a requirement which candidates must have fulfilled before being permitted to take the course in question.
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These regulations are applicable to candidates admitted under the 3-year 2010 curriculum to the first year of first degree curricula in 2012-13. Reference in these regulations to the powers of the Boards of Faculties shall be applicable to Senate Boards of Studies which administer first degree curricula. (Please refer to the Calendar for 2011-12 for the Regulations for First Degree Curricula applicable to cohorts admitted before 2012-13.) 23

Corequisite means a course which candidates must take in conjunction with the co urse in question. Credits or credit-units means the value assigned to each course to indicate its study load relative to the total study load under a degree curriculum. The study load refers to the hours of student learning activities and experiences, both within and outside the classroom, and includes contact hours and time spent on assessment tasks and examinations. Candidates who satisfactorily complete courses with a credit value earn the credits assigned to these courses. Grade Points are standardized measurements of candidates academic achievement in courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the degree curriculum and are expressed as a scale prescribed in these regulations. Grade Point Average is a numerical measure of a candidates acade mic achievement over a specified period of time. Each course attempted (including each failed course) is assigned a numerical value, with all courses carrying equal weighting. This numerical value is the product of grade points earned for the course and the credit value of that course. The Grade Point Average is the sum of these numerical values divided by the total number of credits attempted: GPA = i Course Grade Point Course Credit Value

Course Credit Value i (where i is the number of all passed and failed courses taken by the student over a specified period) Semester Grade Point Average or Semester GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given semester. Year Grade Point Average or Year GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given academic year. Cumulative Grade Point Average or Cumulative GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) at the time of calculation. Assessment refers to judgment about the quality and extent to which a student has achieved the stated learning objectives or learning outcomes. It includes all types of assessment activities which allow for such a judgment to be made. For the purpose of interpreting the relevant provisions of the Ordinance and the Statutes and where appropriate, reference to examination or 'examinations' in the Ordinance and the Statutes shall include and cover all forms of assessment and its related processes. A transcript is a transcript of the record of study of a candidate, issued by the Registry of the University. UG 2 Advanced standing:

Advanced standing may be granted to candidates in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere before admission to the University. Candidates who are awarded Advanced Standing will not be granted any further credit transfer for those studies for which Advanced Standing has been granted. The amount of credits to be granted for advanced standing shall be determined by the Board of the Faculty, in accordance with the following principles: (a) at least half the number of credits of the degree curriculum normally required for award of the degree shall be accumulated through study at this University or from transfer of credits for courses completed at other institutions in accordance with Regulation UG 4(d); and (b) in accordance with Statute III.5 and notwithstanding the granting of advanced and/or transfer credits, a minimum of two semesters of study at this University shall be required before a candidate is considered for the award of a first degree, other than a degree in medicine or surgery, and a minimum of four semesters of study at this University shall be required before a candidate is considered for a first degree in medicine or surgery.

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Credits granted for advanced standing shall not normally be included in the calculation of the GPA unless permitted by the Board of the Faculty but will be recorded on the transcript of the candidate. UG 3 Period of study:

The period of study of the curriculum shall be specified in the regulations governing the degree. To be eligible for award of the degree, a candidate shall fulfill all curriculum requirements within the maximum period of registration, unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty. UG 4 Progression in curriculum:

(a) Candidates shall normally be required to take not fewer than 24 credits nor more than 30 credits in any one semester (except the summer semester) unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty, or except in the last semester of study when the number of outstanding credits required to complete the curriculum requirements is fewer than 24 credits. (b) Candidates may, of their own volition, take additional credits not exceeding 6 credits in each semester, and/or further credits during the summer semester, accumulating up to a maximum of 72 credits in one academic year. With the special permission of the Board of the Faculty, candidates may exceed the annual study load of 72 credits in a given academic year provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load for the normative period of study specified in the curriculum regulations, save as provided for under UG4(c). (c) Where candidates are required to make up for failed credits, the Board of the Faculty may give permission for candidates to exceed the annual study load of 72 credits provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load for the maximum period of registration specified in the curriculum regulations. (d) Candidates may, with the approval of the Board of the Faculty, transfer credits for courses completed at other institutions at any time during their candidature. The number of transferred credits may be recorded in the transcript of the candidate, but the results of courses completed at other institutions shall not be included in the calculation of the GPA. The number of credits to be transferred shall not exceed half of the total credits normally required under the degree curricula of the candidates during their candidature at the University. (e) Unless otherwise permitted by the Board of the Faculty, candidates shall be recommended for discontinuation of their studies if they have: (i) failed to complete successfully 36 or more credits in two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), except where they are not required to take such a number of credits in the two given semesters, or (ii) failed to achieve an average Semester GPA of 1.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), or (iii) exceeded the maximum period of registration specified in the regulations of the degree. Requirements for graduation:

UG 5

To be eligible for admission to the degree, candidates shall fulfill the following requirements in addition to the requirements prescribed in the regulations and syllabuses governing the degree curriculum within the maximum period of registration: (a) successful completion of 6 credits in English language enhancement; 2 (b) successful completion of 3 credits in Chinese language enhancement ; and (c) successful completion of 12 credits of courses in the Common Core Curriculum, selecting no more than one course from each Area of Inquiry.

Candidates who have not studied Chinese language during their secondary education may be exempted from this requirement and should take an elective course in lieu, see Regulation UG6. 25

UG 6

Exemption:

Candidates may be exempted, with or without special conditions attached, from any of the requirements in UG 5 by the Senate in exceptional circumstances. Candidates who are so exempted must replace the number of exempted credits with courses of the same credit value. UG 7 Assessment:

(a) Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses for which they have registered, and assessment may be conducted in any combination of continuous assessment of coursework, written examinations and/or any other assessable activities. Only satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits. (b) Candidates who are unable, because of illness, to be present at the written examination of any course may apply for permission to present themselves at a supplementary examination of the same course to be held before the beginning of the First Semester of the following academic year. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within two weeks of the first day of the candidates absence from any examination. Any supplementary examination shall be part of that academic years examinations, and the provisions made in the regulations for failure at the first attempt shall apply accordingly. (c) Candidates shall not be permitted to repeat a course for which they have received a D grade or above for the purpose of upgrading. (d) Candidates are required to make up for failed courses in the following manner as prescribed in the curriculum regulations: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) undergoing re-assessment/re-examination in the failed course to be held no later than the end of the following semester (not including the summer semester); or re-submitting failed coursework, without having to repeat the same course of instruction; or repeating the failed course by undergoing instruction and satisfying the assessments; or for elective courses, taking another course in lieu and satisfying the assessment requirements.

UG 8

Grading system:
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(a) The grades, their standards and the grade points for assessment shall be as follows : Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F Standard Excellent Grade Point 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0

Good

Satisfactory Pass Fail

(b) Special permission may be given by Senate for courses in individual curricula to be graded as Pass, Fail or Distinction. Such courses will not be included in the calculation of the GPA.

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UG 9

Honours classifications:
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(a) Honours classifications shall be awarded in five divisions : First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours, and Pass. The classification of honours shall be determined by the Board of Examiners for the degree in accordance with the following Cumulative GPA scores, with all courses taken (including failed courses) carrying equal weighting: Class of honours First Class Honours Second Class Honours Division One Division Two Third Class Honours Pass CGPA range 3.60 4.30 (2.40 3.59) 3.00 3.59 2.40 2.99 1.70 2.39 1.00 1.69

(b) Honours classification may not be determined solely on the basis of a candidates Cumulative GPA and the Board of Examiners for the degree may, at its absolute discretion and with justification, award a higher class of honours to a candidate deemed to have demonstrated meritorious academic achievement but whose Cumulative GPA falls below the range stipulated in UG9(a) of the higher classification by not more than 0.05 Grade Point. (c) A list of candidates who have successfully completed all degree requirements shall be posted on Faculty noticeboards.

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(b) Regulations for First Degree Curricula (for students admitted to the first year in 2010-11, 2011-12 and admitted directly to the second year in 2011-12 and 2012-13) REGULATIONS FOR FIRST DEGREE CURRICULA (See also General Regulations, pp. xx to xx) UG 1 Definitions:
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For the purpose of regulations and syllabuses for all first degree curricula unless otherwise defined An academic year comprises two semesters, the first semester to commence in September and end in December, and the second semester to commence in January and end in May/June, on dates as prescribed by the Senate. It includes, normally at the end of each semester, a period during which candidates are assessed. For some curricula, a summer semester may be organized in addition to the normal two semesters. Clinical curricula have extended semesters. A summer semester normally comprises seven to eight weeks of intensive timetabled teaching and assessment to commence four weeks after the end of the second semester assessment period, and to conclude about one week before the start of the next academic year. The maximum period of registration is equivalent to a period which is 150% of the curriculums normative period of study as specified in the degree regulations, provided that where this results in a residual fraction of an academic year, the fractional period shall be extended to one full academic year. Degree curriculum means the entire study requirements for the award of an undergraduate degree. Major programme means the study requirements for a single major area of disciplinary, interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study, accumulating not fewer than 60 credits nor more than 96 credits, as prescribed in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Minor programme means the study requirements for a single minor area of disciplinary, interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study, accumulating not fewer than 36 credits nor more than 48 credits, as prescribed in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Course means a course of study, with a credit value expressed as a number of credit -units as specified in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Disciplinary elective course or Disciplinary Elective means any course offered in the same major programme or discipline which can be taken by candidates to fulfill the curriculum requirements as specified in the syllabuses of the degree curriculum. Elective course or Elective means any course offered within the same or another curriculum, other than compulsory courses in the candidates degree curriculum, that can be taken by the candidate in order to complete the credit requirements of the degree. Syllabus means courses taught by departments, centres, and schools, offered under a degree curriculum. Prerequisite means a course or a group of courses which candidates must have completed successfully or a requirement which candidates must have fulfilled before being permitted to take the course in question.

These regulations are applicable to candidates admitted to the first year of first degree curricula in 2010-11 and thereafter. Reference in these regulations to the powers of the Boards of Faculties shall be applicable to Senate Boards of Studies which administer first degree curricula. (Please refer to the Calendar for 2009-10 for the Regulations for First Degree Curricula applicable to cohorts admitted before 2010-11.) 28

Corequisite means a course which candidates must take in conjunction with the course in question. Credits or credit-units means the value assigned to each course to indicate its study load relative to the total study load under a degree curriculum. The study load refers to the hours of student learning activities and experiences, both within and outside the classroom, and includes contact hours and time spent on assessment tasks and examinations. Candidates who satisfactorily complete courses with a credit value earn the credits assigned to these courses. Grade Points are standardized measurements of candidates academic achievement in courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the degree curriculum and are expressed as a scale prescribed in these regulations. Grade Point Average is a numerical measure of a candidates academic achievement over a specified period of time, and is calculated by the total of the product of grade points earned for each course attempted (including failed courses) and its credit value being divided by the total number of credits attempted: Course Grade Point Course Credit Value i GPA = Course Credit Value i (where i is the number of all passed and failed courses taken by the student over a specified period) Semester Grade Point Average or Semester GPA is the GPA in respect of cours es attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given semester. Year Grade Point Average or Year GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given academic year. Cumulative Grade Point Average or Cumulative GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) at the time of calculation. Weighted Grade Point Average or Weighted GPA is the GPA in respect of courses attempted by a candidate calculated with weighted factors defined by the Board of the Faculty. Assessment refers to judgment about the quality and extent to which a student has achieved the stated learning objectives or learning outcomes. It includes all types of assessment activities which allow for such a judgment to be made. For the purpose of interpreting the relevant provisions of the Ordinance and the Statutes and where appropriate, reference to examination or 'examinations' in the Ordinance and the Statutes shall inclu de and cover all forms of assessment and its related processes. A transcript is a transcript of the record of study of a candidate, issued by the Registry of the University. UG 2 Advanced standing:

Advanced standing may be granted to candidates in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere before admission to the University. Candidates who are awarded Advanced Standing will not be granted any further credit transfer for those studies for which Advanced Standing has been granted. The amount of credits to be granted for advanced standing shall be determined by the Board of the Faculty, in accordance with the following principles: (a) at least half the number of credits of the degree curriculum normally required for award of the degree shall be accumulated through study at this University or from transfer of credits for courses completed at other institutions in accordance with Regulation UG 4(d); and (b) in accordance with Statute III.5 and notwithstanding the granting of advanced and/or transfer credits, a minimum of two semesters of study at this University shall be required before a candidate is considered for the award of a first degree, other than a degree in medicine or
29

surgery, and a minimum of four semesters of study at this University shall be required before a candidate is considered for a first degree in medicine or surgery. Credits granted for advanced standing shall not normally be included in the calculation of the GPA unless permitted by the Board of the Faculty but will be recorded on the transcript of the candidate. UG 3 Period of study:

The period of study of the curriculum shall be specified in the regulations governing the degree. To be eligible for award of the degree, a candidate shall fulfill all curriculum requirements within the maximum period of registration, unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty. UG 4 Progression in curriculum:

(a) Candidates shall normally be required to take not fewer than 24 credits nor more than 30 credits in any one semester (except the summer semester) unless otherwise permitted or required by the Board of the Faculty, or except in the last semester of study when the number of outstanding credits required to complete the curriculum requirements is fewer than 24 credits. (b) Candidates may, of their own volition, take additional credits not exceeding 6 credits in each semester, and/or further credits during the summer semester, accumulating up to a maximum of 72 credits in one academic year. With the special permission of the Board of the Faculty, candidates may exceed the annual study load of 72 credits in a given academic year provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load for the normative period of study specified in the curriculum regulations, save as provided for under UG4(c). (c) Where candidates are required to make up for failed credits, the Board of the Faculty may give permission for candidates to exceed the annual study load of 72 credits provided that the total number of credits taken does not exceed the maximum curriculum study load for the maximum period of registration specified in the curriculum regulations. (d) Candidates may, with the approval of the Board of the Faculty, transfer credits for courses completed at other institutions at any time during their candidature. The number of transferred credits may be recorded in the transcript of the candidate, but the results of courses completed at other institutions shall not be included in the calculation of the GPA. The number of credits to be transferred shall not exceed half of the total credits normally required under the degree curricula of the candidates during their candidature at the University. (e) Unless otherwise permitted by the Board of the Faculty, candidates shall be required to discontinue their studies if they have: (i) failed to complete successfully 36 or more credits in two consecutive semesters (not including the summer semester), except where they are not required to take such a number of credits in the two given semesters, or (ii) failed to achieve an average Semester GPA of 1.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters, or (iii) exceeded the maximum period of registration specified in the regulations of the degree. Requirements for graduation:

UG 5

To be eligible for admission to the degree, candidates shall fulfill the following requirements in addition to the requirements prescribed in the regulations and syllabuses governing the degree curriculum within the maximum period of registration: (a) successful completion of 6 credits in English language enhancement; 2 6 (b) successful completion of 3 credits in Chinese language enhancement ; and
2

Candidates who have not studied Chinese language during their secondary education may be exempted from this requirement and should take an elective course in lieu, see Regulation UG6. 30

(c) UG 6

successful completion of 12 credits of courses in the Common Core Curriculum, selecting no more than one course from each Area of Inquiry. Exemption:

Candidates may be exempted, with or without special conditions attached, from any of the requirements in UG 5 by the Senate in exceptional circumstances. Candidates who are so exempted must replace the number of exempted credits with courses of the same credit value. UG 7 Assessment:

(a) Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses for which they have registered, and assessment may be conducted in any combination of continuous assessment of coursework, written examinations and/or any other assessable activities. Only satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits. (b) Candidates who are unable, because of illness, to be present at the written examination of any course may apply for permission to present themselves at a supplementary examination of the same course to be held before the beginning of the First Semester of the following academic year. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within two weeks of the first day of the candidates absence from any examination. Any supplementary examination shall be part of that academic years examinations, and the provisions made in the regulations for failure at the first attempt shall apply accordingly. (c) Candidates shall not be permitted to repeat a course for which they have received a D grade or above for the purpose of upgrading. (d) Candidates are required to make up for failed courses in the following manner as prescribed in the curriculum regulations: (i) undergoing re-assessment/re-examination in the failed course to be held no later than the end of the following semester (not including the summer semester); or (ii) re-submitting failed coursework, without having to repeat the same course of instruction; or (iii) repeating the failed course by undergoing instruction and satisfying the assessments; or (iv) for elective courses, taking another course in lieu and satisfying the assessment requirements. UG 8 Grading system:
3 7

(a) The grades, their standards and the grade points for assessment shall be as follows : Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F Standard Excellent Grade Point 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0

Good

Satisfactory Pass Fail

(b) Special permission may be given by Senate for courses in individual curricula to be graded as Pass, Fail or Distinction.
3

UG 8 is not applicable to the BDS and MBBS curricula. 31

(c) Regulations for First Degree Curricula (for students admitted to the first year in 2009-10 or before and admitted directly to the second year in 2010-11) REGULATIONS FOR FIRST DEGREE CURRICULA (see also General Regulations G1-20)
1 8

UG 1 Definitions: For the purpose of regulations and syllabuses for all first degree curricula unless otherwise defined An academic year comprises two semesters, the first semester to commence in September and end in December, and the second semester to commence in January and end in May/June, on dates as prescribed by the Senate. It includes, normally at the end of each semester, a period during which candidates are assessed. For some curricula, a summer semester may be organized in addition to the normal two semesters. Course means a course of study, normally with a credit value (expressed as a number of units, known also as credit-units or credits) as defined in the syllabuses for a degree curriculum. Core course means any of the courses that are mainly offered to candidates following the degree curriculum concerned and must be completed by them in order to fulfill the curriculum requirements. Elective course or Elective means any of the courses other tha n core courses that can be taken by candidates in order to complete the degree curriculum. Syllabus means courses or a combination of courses taught by departments, centres, schools and programmes, offered under a degree curriculum. Prerequisite means a course or a group of courses which candidates must have taken and/or completed successfully or a requirement which candidates must have fulfilled before being permitted to take the course in question. Corequisite means a course which candidates must ta ke in conjunction with the course in question. Credits or credit-units means the weight assigned to each course relative to the total study load under a degree curriculum. The number of credits is normally indicative of the contact hours, study time and/or candidate workload associated with the course. Candidates who satisfactorily complete courses with a credit value earn the credits of these courses. Semester Grade Point Average or Semester GPA is the combined grade average of all courses attempted by a candidate (including failed courses) during a given semester, where each course is given a weight, normally equal to its credit-unit value. Cumulative Grade Point Average or Cumulative GPA is the combined grade average of all courses completed successfully by a candidate (failed courses are excluded) at the time of calculation, where each course is given a weight, normally equal to its credit-unit value. Weighted Grade Point Average or Weighted GPA is the combined grade average of all cours es taken by a candidate weighted by factors (such as the level of the courses) defined by the Board of the Faculty . A transcript is a transcript of the record of study of a candidate, issued by the Registry of the University.

These regulations are applicable to candidates admitted to the first year of first degree curricula in or after 199899, except those in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and the Bachelor of Dental Surgery curricula. 32

UG 2 Advanced standing: Advanced standing may be granted to candidates in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere. The amount of advanced credits to be granted shall be determined by the Board of a Faculty, in accordance with the following principles: (a) under the provisions in Statute III.5, a minimum of two semesters of study at this University shall be required before the candidate is considered for the award of the degree; and (b) a minimum of 60 credits shall be gained in this University. Advanced credits granted shall not normally be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA, but, if so decided by the Board of Faculty, may be recorded on the transcript of the candidate.

UG 3 Requirements for graduation: To be eligible for admission to the degree, candidates shall fulfill the following requirements in addition to requirements prescribed in the regulations and syllabuses governing the degree curricula: (a) Successful completion of a 3-unit English language enhancement course; and a 3-unit 2 9 Chinese language enhancement course ; (b) Successful completion, in the manner specified in the regulations and syllabuses governing 3 10 the degree curricula, of one of the following courses : (i) a 3-unit course or a 6-unit IT-integrated course in Humanities and Social Sciences Studies; or (ii) a 3-unit course or a 6-unit IT-integrated course in Science and Technology Studies. (c) Successful completion, in the manner specified in the regulations and syllabuses governing 3 2 the degree curricula, of one of the following courses : (i) a 3-unit course or a 6-unit IT-integrated course in Culture and Value Studies; or (ii) a 3-unit course which is outside the candidates own degree curricula, as an elective course; or (iii) a Common Core Course which is outside the candidates own degree curricula. (d) Either (i) successful completion of a 6-unit IT-integrated course in Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or Culture and Value Studies, under (b)(i) or (ii) or (c)(i) above; or (ii) obtaining a pass in an information technology proficiency test; or (iii) successful completion of a 3-unit course in information technology; or (iv) satisfying the information technology proficiency requirements as specified in the regulations and syllabuses governing the degree curricula. UG 4 Exemption: Candidates may be exempted, with or without special conditions attached, from any of the requirements in UG 3 by the Senate in exceptional circumstances.

Candidates who have not studied Chinese language during their secondary education may be exempted from this requirement, see Regulation UG4. Students failing to successfully complete courses in Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, Science and Technology Studies or Culture and Value Studies by 2009-10 shall be required to satisfy the requirements in (b) and (c) by taking 6-credit courses in the Common Core Curriculum to be offered from 2010-11 onwards. 33

UG 5 Grading system: 4 5 1112 The grades, their standards and the grade points for assessment shall be as follows , : Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F Standard Grade Point 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory Pass Fail

Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of printing. However, students should note that the contents of this booklet are subject to change and are advised to check the Faculty website: http://www.scifac.hku.hk/ from time to time for any update.

4 5

UG5 is not applicable to the BDS and MBBS curricula. Special permission may be given for courses in individual curricula to be graded as Pass, Fail or Distinction. 34

APPENDICES S

Appendix A

Important Dates for the 2012-2013 Course Selection Exercise

BSc(ActuarSc) I (3-year curriculum)

Date (2012)
August 2 August 3 (2:00 pm 4:00 pm)

Event
The course information system opens for BSc(ActuarSc) I students after performing master registration online to preview available courses

Venue
HKU Portal SIS T7, 1/F, Meng Wah Complex

Information Session for BSc(ActuarSc) Freshmen (3-year curriculum)

(Representatives from Actuarial Science programme will be present to advise students on general, as well as specific aspects, of course selection. Towards the end of the session, students are free to ask questions.) (Attendance is COMPULSORY) Deadline of application for (a) granting of advanced standing and (b) exemption from taking Chinese language course On-line course selection system available Students to seek advice from Course Selection Advisers on how to select courses Suspension periods of the online course selection system (course add/drop not allowed) Students are highly recommended to select courses which require course based approval before the First suspension period

August 21 (by 6:00 pm) August 27 (10:00 am)September 4 (4:00 pm) August 27 September 4 August 29 & September 3 (9:00 am 1:00 pm)

Faculty Office HKU Portal SIS Course Selection Advisers offices

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September 4 (by 4:00 pm)

Closing date for students submission of: (a) Course Approval Form (if applicable); and (b) Application Form for taking course load deviating from the normal load in a given semester, with a written endorsement from the Chief Course Selection Adviser of the programme (if applicable) (Note: Students are not allowed to take more than 72 credits of courses in the first year of study.)

Faculty Office

September 10 (10:00 am) January 21, 2013 February 1, 2013

Checking of course selection status and ballot result (including CAES1801) on-line Selection of summer courses during the 2nd semester add/drop period

HKU Portal SIS HKU Portal SIS

BSc(ActuarSc) II and above

Date (2012)
August 1 (10:00 am) August 6 (10:00 am) August 14 (4:00 pm)

Event
The course information system opens for BSc(ActuarSc) II and above students to preview their available courses On-line course selection system available to: BSc(ActuarSc) III and above students from 10:00 am on August 6 BSc(ActuarSc) II students from 2:00 pm on August 6 Students to seek advice from Course Selection Advisers on how to select courses Suspension periods of the online course selection system (course add/drop not allowed) Students are highly recommended to select courses which require course based approval before the First suspension period

Venue
HKU Portal SIS HKU Portal SIS

Course Selection Advisers offices

August 8 & August 13 (9:00 am 1:00 pm)

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August 9 10:00 am 12:00 noon 2:00 pm 4:00 pm August 14 (by 4:00 pm)

Consultation Session for BSc(ActuarSc) II or above students

(Representatives from the Actuarial Science programme will be available to advise students on course selection) Closing date for submission of: (a) Course Approval Form (if applicable); and (b) Application Form for taking course load deviating from the normal load in a given semester, with written endorsement from the Chief Course Selection Adviser of the programme (if applicable)

Rm 502, Meng Wah Complex Faculty Office

August 20 (10:00 am) January 21, 2013 February 1, 2013

Checking of course selection status and ballot result on-line Selection of summer courses during the 2nd semester add/drop period (applicable to BSc(ActuarSc) II students only)

HKU Portal SIS HKU Portal SIS

Courses Add/drop periods (for all years)

Date
September 17 September 17 (10:00 am) September 28 (4:00 pm) September 17 September 28 (4:00 pm) September 20 & September 27 (9:00 am 1:00 pm) September 28 (by 4:00 pm)

Event
FIRST SEMESTER (2012)
First day of teaching On-line course selection system available - BSc(ActuarSc) II and above students from 10:00 am on September 17 - BSc(ActuarSc) I students from 12:00 noon on September 17 Availability of Course Approval Form for change of courses (if applicable) Suspension periods of the online course selection system (course add/drop not allowed) Students are highly recommended to select courses which require course based approval before the First suspension period Closing date for submission of: (a) Course Approval Form (if applicable); and (b) Print-out of My Course History from SIS, with the endorsement by the assigned Academic Advisers (applicable to first year students only)

Venue
--HKU Portal SIS

Science webpage

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Faculty Office

October 8 (10:00 am) December 1 (10:00 am) 3 working days after the announcement of 1st semester examination results

Checking of final course selection status on-line Checking of class allocation results for CAES2802 on-line

HKU Portal SIS HKU Portal SIS Faculty Office

SECOND SEMESTER (2013)

Deadline of application for taking course load deviating from the normal load in a given semester, with written endorsement from the Chief Course Selection Adviser of the programme. (Note: Students are not allowed to take more than 72 credits of courses in the first year of study,) January 21 January 21 (10:00 am) February 1 (4:00 pm) January 21 February 1 (4:00 pm) January 24 & January 31 (9:00 am 1:00 pm) First day of teaching On-line course selection system available - BSc(ActuarSc) II and above students from 10:00 am on January 21 - BSc(ActuarSc) I students from 12:00 noon on January 21 Availability of Course Approval Form for change of courses # (if applicable) (# Course changes are only applicable to courses beginning in the second semester only) Suspension periods of the online course selection system (course add/drop not allowed) Students are highly recommended to select courses which require course based approval before the First suspension period February 1 (by 4:00 pm) February 6 (10:00 am) June 17 (10:00 am) June 24 (4:00 pm) June 20 (9:00 am 1:00 pm) Checking of final course selection status on-line HKU Portal SIS HKU Portal SIS Closing date for submission of signed Course Approval Form (if applicable) Science webpage --HKU Portal SIS

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Faculty Office

OPTIONAL SUMMER SEMESTER (2013) for non-final year only

On-line course selection system available Suspension period of the online course selection system (course add/drop not allowed) Students are highly recommended to select courses which require course based approval before the suspension period June 27 (10:00 am) Checking of final course selection status on-line

--HKU Portal SIS

Note: For courses CAES1801 Academic English for science students CAES2802 Advanced English for science students change of subclass will only be entertained if student can find another classmate to swap the subclass with each other and submit the completed application form (downloadable from the Science Faculty website) to the Faculty Office by the application deadline for course add/drop period. Make sure that there are no timetable clashes among the approved subclass of the CAES course(s) and the courses you wish to add.

Appendix B

List of Course Selection Advisers (2012-2013)

ix D

During the course selection and add/drop periods, you may consult the following Course Selection Advisers for information and course approval:
Dept / Faculty/ School

Programme / Major / Minor

Course Selection Adviser

Office Location

Email

Telephone

Prof D K Y Shum

L3-64, Laboratory Block Faculty of Medicine Bldg, 21 Sassoon Rd L3-75, Laboratory Block Faculty of Medicine Bldg, 21 Sassoon Rd L3-66, Laboratory Block Faculty of Medicine Bldg, 21 Sassoon Rd L3-69, Laboratory Block Faculty of Medicine Bldg, 21 Sassoon Rd 5N-13, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 7S-09, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 4N-11, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 7N03, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 3S03, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 3N-20, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 6S-09, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 7N-06, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 6N-15, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg 4S-13, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg Rm 305, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Bldg Rm 418C, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Bldg Rm 602, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Bldg

shumdkhk@hkucc.hku.hk

2819 9171

Biochemistry

Dr B C W Wong Biochemistry Dr N S Wong

bcwwong@hkucc.hku.hk

2819 2807

nswong@hkucc.hku.hk

2819 9142

Dr K M Yao

kmyao@hkusua.hku.hk

2819 9257

Dr B L Lim Biology Dr W K Yip

bllim@ hku.hk

2299 0826

wkyip@hku.hk

2299 0328

Prof W W M Lee Biotechnology Dr C S C Lo Biological Sciences

hrszlwm@hku.hk

2299 0849

clivelo@hku.hk

2299 0337

Dr L Karczmarski Ecology & Biodiversity Dr T Vengatesen

leszek@hku.hk

2299 0637

rajan@ hku.hk

2299 0601

Dr J C Y Lee Food & Nutritional Science Dr M Wang

jettylee@hku.hk

2299 0318

mfwang@hku.hk

2299 0338

Dr J D Gu Microbiology Dr A Yan

jdgu@hku.hk

2299 0605

ayan8@hku.hk

2299 0864

Dr W T Chan Chemistry

wtchan@hku.hk

2859 2156

Chemistry

Dr X C Li

xuechenl@hku.hk

2219 4992

Dr A P L Tong

apltong@hku.hk

2859 7918

Dept / Faculty/ School

Programme / Major / Minor

Course Selection Adviser

Office Location

Email

Telephone

Dr J Ali Earth Sciences Earth Sciences

Rm 311, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg 1/F, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg Rm 318D, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg Rm 311, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg 1/F, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg Rm 318D, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg Rm 305, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Bldg

jrali@hku.hk

2857 8248

Dr P A Bach

pabach@hku.hk

2241 5472

Dr S H Li

shli@hku.hk

2241 5486

Dr J Ali Global Climate Change (Minor)

jrali@hku.hk

2857 8248

Dr P A Bach

pabach@hku.hk

2241 5472

Dr S H Li

shli@hku.hk

2241 5486

Dr W T Chan (Chemistry)

wtchan@hku.hk

2859 2156

Faculty

Environmental Science (Major)

Dr M Yasuhara (Biological Sciences)

3S-04A, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Bldg

yasuhara@hku.hk

2299 0317

Professor Y Zong (Earth Sciences)

Rm 318A, James Hsioung Lee Science Bldg

yqzong@hkucc.hku.hk

2219 4815

Dr G Han Mathematics

Dr S Wu Mathematics Dr C W Wong

Rm 408, Run Run Shaw Bldg

course_selection@maths.hku.hk

2859 2250 / 2859 2255

Dr P P W Wong Rm 520, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg Rm 531, CYM Physics Building Rm 517, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg Rm 520, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg Rm 517, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg Rm 529, CYM Physics Building Rm 520, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg Rm 315, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg Rm 417B, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bldg

Professor H F Chau

hfchau@hku.hk

2859 1925

Astronomy

Dr J J L Lim

jjlim@hku.hk

2219 4924

Dr J C S Pun

jcspun@hkucc.hku.hk

2859 1962

Professor H F Chau Physics Mathematics/ Physics (Major)

hfchau@hku.hk

2859 1925

Dr J C S Pun

jcspun@hkucc.hku.hk

2859 1962

Dr W Yao

wangyao@hkucc.hku.hk

2219 4809

Professor H F Chau

hfchau@hku.hk

2859 1925

Physics

Dr A Djurii

dalek@hku.hk

2859 7946

Dr F C C Ling

ccling@hku.hk

2241 5248

Dept / Faculty/ School

Programme / Major / Minor

Course Selection Adviser

Office Location

Email

Telephone

Dr C W Kwan Actuarial Studies (Minor)

Dr K F Lam

Prof S M S Lee

Dr C W Kwan Statistics & Actuarial Science Risk Management

Dr K F Lam

Prof S M S Lee Rm 502, Meng Wah Complex Dr C W Kwan saas@hku.hk 2859 2466 / 2857 8312

Statistics

Dr K F Lam

Prof S M S Lee

Dr E C K Cheung Actuarial Science (Programme)

Dr K C Cheung

Prof K C Yuen

Appendix C

Information Session for BSc(ActuarSc) Freshmen of 3-year curriculum on Friday August 3, 2012

Consultation Session for BSc (ActuarSc) second year or above students on Thursday August 9, 2012

Representatives

Consultation Hours

Venue

Dr E C K Cheung Dr K C Cheung Professor K C Yuen 10 am - 12 noon 2 pm - 4 pm Rm 502, Meng Wah Complex

Appendix D

List of Academic Advisers for first year students admitted in 2012-13 (3-year curriculum)

Department

Academic Advisers

Office

Telephone No. 2857 8315 2859 1987 2857 8314 2857 8324 2857 8322 2859 1915

Email

Dr E C K Cheung Statistics and Actuarial Science (BSc (AC) programme) Dr K C Cheung Dr L F K Ng Dr R W L Wong Professor H Yang Professor K C Yuen

Rm 502J, Meng Wah Complex Rm 522, Meng Wah Complex Rm 505, Meng Wah Complex Rm 530, Meng Wah Complex Rm 526, Meng Wah Complex Rm 531, Meng Wah Complex

eckc@hku.hk kccg@hku.hk flouisng@hku.hk rwong@hku.hk hlyang@hku.hk kcyuen@hku.hk

Appendix E
Teaching Weeks 2012-2013 for Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Students SUN 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 MON 3 10 17 24 [1] 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 (24) <31> 7 14 21 28 4 [11] 18 25 4 11 18 25 [1] 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 [1] 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 TUE 4 11 18 25 [2] 9 16 [23] 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 [25] [1] 8 15 22 29 5 [12] 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 WED 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 [26] 2 9 16 23 30 6 [13] 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 [1] 8 15 22 29 5 [12] 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 THUR 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 [4] 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 FRI 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 [29] 5 12 19 26 3 10 [17] 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 SAT 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 (16) 23 [30] 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 Week No 1 2 3 4 5

SEP-12

FIRST SEMESTER: SEP 17, 2012 - JAN 5, 2013 First Day of Teaching: Sep 17, 2012

OCT-12

6 7 8 9 10 (Reading) Reading/ Field Trip Week: Oct 29 - Nov 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Revision) 17 18 19 20 (Break) 21 (Break) 22 23 Last Day of Teaching: Dec 8, 2012 Revision Period: Dec 10 - 14 Assessment Period: Dec 15 - Dec 22 * (up to Jan 5, 2013, if needed)

NOV-12

DEC-12

JAN-13

SECOND SEMESTER: JAN 21 - JUN 1, 2013 First Day of Teaching: Jan 21, 2013

FEB-13

24 Class Suspension Period for the Lunar New Year: Feb 9 - 15 25 (Suspension) 26 27 28 29 (Reading) Reading/ Field Trip Week: Mar 11 - 16 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Last Day of Teaching: May 4, 2013 37 (Revision) Revision Period: May 6 - 11 38 Assessment Period: May 13 - Jun 1 39 40 41 (Break) 42 (Break) 43 (Break) 44 (Break) OPTIONAL SUMMER SEMESTER: JUL 2 - AUG 24, 2013 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 (Break)

MAR-13

APR-13

MAY-13

JUN-13

JUL-13

AUG-13

[ ] General Holiday ( ) University Holiday (Full Day) < > University Holiday (afternoon only)

Reading/ Field Trip Week Revision Period Class Suspension Period for the Lunar New Year Assessment Period Assessment Period (if necessary)

Notes:

First Semester: 10 Mondays, 9 Tuesdays, 11 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Second Semester: 12 Mondays, 13 Tuesdays, 12 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays * Depending on the papers to be examined, if possible, assessment period will end on Dec 22, but if necessary, it will extend beyond the Christmas and the New Year Holidays, up to Jan 5

Appendix F Table of Equivalence between HKALE/HKCEE and Other Qualifications

Equivalent Qualification HKALE Grade IB
Biology Chemistry E or above E or above E or above E or above Biology (SL/HL) Chemistry (SL/HL) Physics (SL/HL)

GCE/GCSE
Biology (AL) Chemistry (AL)

SATI

SATII
Biology Chemistry

AP
Biology Chemistry Physics B or C

Gao Kao ()

Fulfill all HKALE requirement

Physics Pure Mathematics

Physics (AL)

Physics

Equivalent Qualification HKCEE Grade IB GCE/GCSE

Biology (GCSE) Science Double Award (GCSE) Additional Science (GCSE) Chemistry (GCSE) Science Double Award (GCSE) Additional Science (GCSE) Physics (GCSE) Science Double Award (GCSE) Additional Science (GCSE) Mathematics (SL/HL)/ Mathematical Studies (SL/HL) Fulfill all HKCEE requirement

SATI

SATII

AP

Gao Kao ()

Biology

E or above

Chemistry

E or above

Physics

E or above

Mathematics

E or above

Mathematics (GCSE/AL/ASL)

Mathematics

Mathematics Level 1 or 2

Calculus AB or BC

Additional Mathematics

E or above

Additional Mathematics (GCSE) Pure Mathematics (AL) Further Mathematics (AL)

Note: HL: SL: AL: ASL: Remarks:

Higher Level Standard Level Advanced Level Advanced Subsidiary Level

For science students admitted through non-JUPAS scheme, the equivalent subject qualification(s) to HKALE/HKCEE, if possessed, can be identified by the SIS for on-line course selection. For other non-science students admitted through non-JUPAS scheme, they are still required to obtain the written approval from the Course Selection Adviser of the course offering department even they have possessed the equivalent HKALE/HKCEE subject qualification(s) to meet the course prerequisite requirement. Once approval is given, they need to forward it to their home faculties to add the course on-line.

Useful contacts and websites

Faculty of Science Office Location : Tel Fax Email Website : : : :

Appendix G

G12, Ground Floor, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building 2859 2683 2858 4620 science@hku.hk http://www.scifac.hku.hk/

(Please visit http://www.scifac.hku.hk/ for the latest updates of BSc courses, timetables, notices and forms)

Departments/School Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Earth Sciences Mathematics Physics Statistics and Actuarial Science Academic Advising Office Website Website Website Website Website Website Website Tel Website Academic Services Office : : : : : : : : : http://www.biochem.hku.hk/ http://www.biosch.hku.hk/ http://chem.hku.hk/ http://www.earthsciences.hku.hk/ http://www.math.hku.hk/ http://www.physics.hku.hk/ http://www.saasweb.hku.hk/ 2219 4686 http://aao.hku.hk G4, Run Run Shaw Building 2859 2433 2540 1405 asoffice@hku.hk http://www.asa.hku.hk/ http://commoncore.hku.hk

Office Location : Tel Fax Email Website : : : : :

Common Core courses HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Exchange Programme Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) University Health Service

Website

Website

http://www.als.hku.hk/admission/exchange/

Tel Website Tel Website

: : : : :

2859 2305 http://cedars.hku.hk 2859 2501 (General enquiries) 2549 4686 (Medical appointments only) http://www.uhs.hku.hk/ http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism

Plagiarism

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