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AESF 5320 Advanced Aircraft Structures [3-0-0:3]
Description
Aircraft structural design, wing structural details, elasticity, maneuver and gust loading, fatigue
analysis, vibration theory, static and dynamic aeroelasticity, energy and matrix methods.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Apply the fundamental equations of elasticity to aircraft loading situations.
2. Use various deformation theories and fatigue analyses to obtain analytical solutions for
situations in aircraft structural deformation.
3. Specify the materials used in aircraft structures and identify their failure modes.
4. Apply the basic principles of stressed-skin aircraft construction.
AESF 5720 Aerospace Materials and Applications [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) AESF 6910Q
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Description
Advances in aerospace systems such as aircraft, spacecraft, and launch vehicles are strongly
dependent on advances in materials and processing technologies. This course aims to introduce
aerospace materials and their applications in different aerospace systems. It equips students
regarding the selection of the materials and their applications in various systems. It attempts to cover
the entire field of aerospace materials in a condensed fashion with emphasis on aerospace structures
and propulsion systems applications. At the end of this course, students are expected to achieve a
comprehensive idea about how to select the best available material in every case in the field of
aerospace engineering.

1. Recognize the visualization of the complexity of structural components and materials of the
aerospace vehicles and understand their functions.
2. Apply the commonly used aerospace materials: metals and alloys, polymers, composites, and
ceramics for different applications.
3. Identify a variety of functional requirements with constraints (manufacturability, geometric

limits, environmental aspects, etc.) to arrive at the “optimum” choice of structural concept and
materials selection for a given weight and/or cost.
4. Identify the capability to solve the real-world problems with engineering mindset.
AESF 5930 Finite Element Methods [3-0-0:3]
Co-list with MESF 5930

Exclusion(s) CIVL 5390, MECH 5930, MESF 5930
Background MECH 3020
Description
Finite element formulation; variational principles for structural and continuum mechanics; numerical
interpolation and integration; plane stress and plane strain analysis; plate bending and three
dimensional solids; solution of large systems of algebraic equations.

1. Derive finite element formulations for structural mechanical problems and heat conduction.
2. Implement finite element methods for simple 1-D problems such as truss analysis and 1-D heat
conduction either by hand calculation or by programming.
3. Numerically evaluate stresses, strains and deformation of a structural component due to axial
load, torsion, and bending, acting individually or in combination.
4. Numerically calculate temperature profile and heat flux in 1-D and 2-D heat conduction
problems.
5. Numerically evaluate stresses, strains and deformation of a structure under either plane-stress
or plane-strain conditions.
6. Derive finite element formulations for time-dependent and/or non-linear problems.
7. Perform structural analysis and heat transfer modeling using commercial software package, and
conduct engineering design in a team work environment.
CHEM 5160 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) CHEM 516
Description
Drug design, structure-activity relations, chemistry and biological effects of major classes of
physiologically active and psycho-active drugs.

1. Classify the origins of human diseases and the molecular basis for their treatment.
2. Demonstrate capability to select or discover a molecular target for therapeutic intervention.
3. Identify leads for therapeutic targets using diverse chemical strategies.
4. Propose optimization of drug properties through structural modifications.
CHEM 5340 Chemical X-ray Crystallography [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) CHEM 534
Description
Applications of X-ray diffraction methods to the determination of crystal structures, including crystal
symmetry, reciprocal lattice, intensity of diffraction, the phase problem, and refinement of structure
parameters, powder X-ray diffraction analysis.

1. Describe the principles of powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction and how they can be
applied to identification of samples and determining molecular crystal structure.
2. Classify the main methods of crystallization and apply them to real world examples.
3. Discuss classification of crystals on the basis of symmetry and explain the principles of space
groups and their application to crystal structure.
4. Employ powder diffraction software programs to i) determine unit cells from a set of diffraction
peaks, and ii) identify materials from an experimental powder patterns.
5. Solve and refine crystal structures from hkl diffraction data using modern software packages
such as SHELX and Olex2.
6. Critique the quality of experimental diffraction data and refined structures with published X-ray
structures and identify the key geometric features.
7. Apply the use of databases (CSD, ICSD, PDF) to carry out data mining for structural studies,
including molecular and intermolecular geometry.
CHMS 5120 Macromolecular Analysis [3-0-0:3]
Description
Polymer and Bio-molecular Techniques; Polymer separation; Gel permeation chromatography;

Affinity chromatography; Polymer characterization; Molecular weight and distribution; DNA and
protein analysis.

1. Classify the major types of polymer and how their structure and physical properties affect the
approach to their characterization and analysis.
2. Contrast the separation methods applied to macromolecular samples with those for mixtures
of small molecules.
3. Describe approaches to polymer molecular weight analysis and distinguish information on

average molecular weight from molecular weight distribution.
4. Illustrate the main methods for protein separations and amino-acid sequencing.
5. Explain how protein 3D structural details can be derived from modern X-ray crystallography.
6. Compare the main methods for poly-nucleic acid (DNA, RNA) analysis and base-pair sequencing.
7. Illustrate how functional groups or residues in polymers or biopolymers can be detected

spectroscopically and assist in characterization.
CIEM 5130 Building Planning and Construction [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 513
Description
Buildings ordinance, buildings regulations, codes of practice, duties of authorized person and
registered structural engineer, town planning ordinance, land matters, environmental impact
assessment, traffic impact assessment, drainage impact assessment, sewerage impact assessment,
structural plan submission, quality supervision, occupation permit, property development, case
studies.

1. Describe the building control and management system in Hong Kong.
2. Define the principles of building planning and design, and the requirements of site supervision.
3. Identify various problems of building projects and recommend solutions to these problems.
4. Develop strategies for successful delivery of building projects and successful maintenance of
existing buildings.
CIEM 5310 Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings [3-0-0:3]

Exclusion(s) CIVL 5310 (prior to 2022-23)
Description
Integrated treatment of analytical methods and technical aspects in design of tall building structures,
including structural modeling, frames, shear walls, outrigger-braced systems, core-walls, tubular
structures, and special topics.

1. Recognize the engineering mechanics and structural modelling techniques on which the analysis
and design of tall building structures are based.
2. Identify the structural behaviour and performance of different forms of tall buildings and the
analysis and design principles of tall building structures.
3. Conduct analysis and preliminary design of different types of tall building structures.
4. Apply the modern engineering software ETABS for the analysis and design of tall building
structures.
CIEM 5311 Building Aerodynamics and Wind-Resistant [3-0-0:3]

Design of High-Rise Structures
Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 6000L
Description
Global wind climate, extreme wind analysis, wind structures near ground, bluff body aerodynamics,
wind loads on building structures, wind-induced vibrations and mitigations, wind tunnel test
techniques, and wind loading codes.

1. Describe the characteristics of wind, wind structure near ground and topographical effects on
wind.
2. Identify typhoon structures and perform simple typhoon simulation.
3. Determine the alongwind and crosswind forces of a structure and the wind-induced structural
responses.
4. Analyze dynamic problem of buildings subject to different dynamic loads.
5. Identify the attributes of an effective wind-resistant design.
6. Perform a tall building design following Hong Kong and Australian wind codes.
7. Recognize and appreciate various types of wind tunnel testing techniques.
CIEM 5320 Computer Aided Design Optimization of Tall [3-0-0:3]

Buildings

Exclusion(s) CIVL 5380 (prior to 2019-20)
Background CIVL 3310
Description
This course provides consolidated theoretical background and practical knowledge on the analysis,
computer aided modeling and design optimization of modern tall building structures. Topics include
behavior of different forms of tall building structures; finite element modeling and analysis; principles
and practice of structural optimization for tall building design.

1. Recognize the challenges of building taller structures and the development of modern structural
systems for tall buildings.
2. Define computer modelling principles and applications of finite element analysis for tall building
structures.
3. Describe advanced knowledge of numerical optimization methodology for structural design of

tall buildings.
4. Apply the state-of-the-art computer based techniques for engineering analysis and design
optimization of real-life typical high-rise building projects.
CIEM 5330 Advanced Mechanics of Materials [3-0-0:3]

Exclusion(s) CIVL 5830
Description
Analysis of stress and strain, elastic and inelastic behavior of materials, formulation of BVP, beam on
elastic foundations, torsion of noncircular thinwalled members, deformation of cylinders and spheres,
inelastic analysis.

1. Define fundamental concepts in continuum mechanics.
2. Recognize the formulation of various problems in structural mechanics and corresponding

solution techniques.
3. Identify the fundamentals behind design equations commonly used in practice.
4. Describe stress and deflection analysis which serves as the basis of structural design.
CIEM 5360 Design and Construction of Tall Buildings [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 6000H
Description
There are various types of tall building structural forms in Hong Kong, including frame, coupled shear
wall, wall frame, tube-in-tube and outriggers. These structural forms are designed to resist the high
wind loads, all in compliance with the local Hong Kong wind code. Computer modeling and analysis is
now widely adopted. Submissions of structural design to the Buildings Department in respect of
procedures and technical requirements will be covered to give a holistic picture of the design process.
Moreover, the construction of tall buildings in Hong Kong is also taking the lead in the Asian region
and prefabrication and deep foundation construction are typical examples. The course will cover these
construction approaches all to enhance construction quality.

1. Identify the designs of tall building structures and foundations in Hong Kong.
2. Describe the construction of tall building structures in Hong Kong using mechanized
construction methods and prefabrication.
3. Distinguish the various types of foundation systems adopted in Hong Kong and their respective
construction methods.
4. Explain the associated quality assurance measures, testing methods on site and in laboratory.
5. Recognize the statutory requirements on site supervision of construction sites.
CIEM 5380 Bridge Engineering [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 538, CIEM 600H
Description
This course is focused on the bridge superstructure analysis and design using limit states design
method. The main objectives of this course include the introduction of limit states design method;
discussion of design philosophy and code requirements; as well as analysis and design examples using
limit states design method.

1. Define different bridge construction methods.
2. Define different bridge structural forms.
3. Describe how bridge construction/erection methodology affects bridge design.
4. Select appropriate bridge form with a given site constraint.
5. Estimate preliminary material quantity required for a bridge project.
CIEM 6000 Topics in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and [3-0-0:3]

Management
Description
Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated for credit if different topics are covered.

1. Identify the fundamental knowledge in different areas related to the course topic.
2. Describe advanced theories and methods related to the course topic.
3. Formulate and solve problems in the various areas of the course topic.
4. Apply theories and methods to practical implementations.
CIVL 5340 Optimal Structural Design [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) CIVL 534
Description
Presents advanced theories for design optimization; linear and nonlinear mathematical programming
techniques, approximation concepts, sensitivity analysis, optimality criteria method for large-scale
structures, evolutionary optimization using genetic algorithms and simulated annealing.

1. To comprehend the fundamental concepts and theories of numerical optimization.
2. To understand how to formulate structural optimization problems, including defining

appropriate design variables, constraints, and objective functions.
3. To acquire classical mathematical programming techniques and evolutionary metaheuristic

algorithms for solving unconstrained and constrained optimization problems.
4. To apply advanced optimization algorithms for element sizing and topology design of tall
building structures.
CIVL 5361 Seismic Design of Concrete Structures [3-0-0:3]
Exclusion(s) CIEM 5361 (prior to 2020-21)
Description
Introduction to seismic engineering and seismic design and analysis of concrete structures, including
seismology, seismic hazards, dynamics of SDOF and MDOF systems, seismic response spectrum,
conceptual design of concrete buildings for seismic resistance, capacity design principles, seismic
design of reinforced concrete beams, columns, walls and beam-column joints.

1. Conduct the dynamic analysis of structural systems.
2. Analyze the response of structures to earthquake ground motions.
3. Use seismic spectra for the analysis of seismic actions.
4. Apply the seismic design concepts and methodology to concrete structures.
5. Conduct seismic design of concrete members and buildings.
CIVL 5370 Wind Effects on Buildings and Structures [3-0-0:3]

Exclusion(s) CIEM 5370 (prior to 2019-20)
Description
Wind structures; wind loads; wind induced vibrations; wind codes; wind tunnel test techniques;
structural monitoring; and vibration control.

1. Describe the structure of typhoon and characteristics of boundary layer wind, and perform
typhoon wind field modelling and extreme wind analysis.
2. Identify the key factors of alongwind and crosswind forces, and formulate building aerodynamic
equations and excessive response mitigations.
3. Define the principles of wind tunnel tests and perform tall building aerodynamic designs using
various methods.
CIVL 5390 Finite Element Methods [3-0-0:3]

Co-list with MECH 5930
Prerequisite(s) CIVL 5830 or MECH 5010 or equivalent
Exclusion(s) AESF 5930, MECH 5930, MESF 5930
Description
FEM formulation; variational and Galerkin principles for continuum; element technology; numerical
integration scheme; solution of large systems of linear equations; applications to structural mechanics;
fluid flow and heat transfer problems.

1. Comprehend the fundamental theory and assumptions of the Finite Element Method (FEM).
2. Formulate the governing FE equations for systems governed by partial differential equations.
3. Identify and use the basic finite elements (truss, beam, frame, and plane elements) for structural
engineering and for heat transfer applications.
4. Apply the finite element method (modeling, analysis, and interpretation of results) to realistic
engineering problems using a commercial general-purpose finite element code.
5. Develop a basic understanding of the limitations of the FEM and identify the possible error
sources in its use.
CIVL 5730 Theoretical and Computational Soil Mechanics [3-0-0:3]

Background CIVL 3740
Description
Advanced soil models and recent developments in numerical methods in geotechnical modeling,
including constitutive laws, critical state soil mechanics, multiple yield surface models, finite elements
for boundary value problems, diffusion and consolidation problems.

1. Understand advanced knowledge in mathematical and computational modeling of soils and
geotechnical engineering.
2. To acquire ability and advanced skills to develop and apply modern computer programming and
popular software to effectively and efficiently modeling and analyzing soil behavior pertaining
to various practical conditions in geotechnical engineering.
3. To develop an ability to identify and formulate mathematical models, and to propose feasible
analytical and/or numerical solutions with understanding of their underlying assumptions,
uncertainties, constraints, limitations, and technical connections with others civil engineering
components including structural, hydraulic and environmental engineering.
4. To develop technical competency to analyze and design geotechnical engineering components

and geo-systems, based on an in-depth understanding of the principles of soil mechanics and
computational mechanics behind the design methodologies.
5. To contribute cutting edge knowledge in soil mechanics, constitutive modeling and

computational geomechanics and demonstrate the ability to evaluate one’s own contribution to
the field.
CIVL 5830 Advanced Mechanics of Materials [3-0-0:3]

Exclusion(s) CIEM 5330
Description
Analysis of stress and strain; elastic and inelastic behavior of materials; formulation of BVP; beam on
elastic foundations; torsion of noncircular thinwalled members; deformation of cylinders and spheres;
inelastic analysis.

1. Understand fundamental concepts in continuum mechanics.
2. Familiar with the formulation of problems in structural mechanics and various solution
techniques.
3. Demonstrate ability to apply basic concepts to the analysis of structural components.
4. Demonstrate ability to apply handbook equations to practical design with sound judgments.
CIVL 5840 Advanced Concrete Technology [3-0-0:3]

Exclusion(s) CIEM 5240, CIVL 4810
Background CIVL 2120 and CIVL 2810 or equivalent
Description
Fundamental concepts (workability, strength, dimension stability, and durability); updated concrete
technology (micro structural engineering, development of special concretes); concrete fracture and
modeling; nondestructive evaluation methods for concrete structures.

1. Identify and describe the key chemical reactions involved in the manufacture and hydration of
Portland cement.
2. Characterize the nano- (or molecular-) and micro-structures of cement hydration products.
3. Analyze the effect of common concrete ingredients, such as aggregates, supplementary

cementitious materials (SCM), and chemical agent on the properties of fresh and hardened
concrete.
4. Acquire basic knowledge on typical non-destructive testing technologies and material

characterization methods for concrete.
5. Assess the long-term deformation (e.g. shrinkage and creep) and durability of (reinforced)
concrete.
DBAP 5420 Fixed-income Strategies [2-0-0:2]
Description
This course focuses on fixed income markets and presents strategies dealing with interest rate risk and
credit risk. For the former, arbitrage based and equilibrium based theoretical models will be briefed
and empirical models using key yields and macroeconomic factors will be discussed at length. For the
latter, structural models and reduced-form models will be taught, the popular strategies used by firms
and institutions will be explained, and lessons learned from recent financial crises will be discussed.

1. Explain the notion of interest rate risk and credit risk.
2. Identify the methodology of modeling interest rate risk and credit risk.
3. Set up models for analyzing specific issues.
4. Implement models using data to tackle real questions.
ECON 5630 Empirical Industrial Organization [4-0-0:4]
Previous Course Code(s) ECON 6120I
Corequisite(s) ECON 5210 AND ECON 5300
Description
This course covers various econometric methods used in industrial organization that is often referred
to as the structural estimation approach. These methods have been gradually developed since 1980s
in parallel with the modernization of industrial organization based on the game theory and now widely
applied in antitrust policy, business strategy, and neighboring fields such as labor economics and
international economics. This course presumes a good understanding of PhD-level microeconomics
and microeconometrics. Participants are expected to understand at least UG-level industrial
organization. This course requires participants to write programs mostly in R and sometimes in C++ to
implement various econometric methods.

1. Explain the theory behind the econometric methods for industrial economics.
2. Implement the methods by writing programs using R and C++.
3. Critically assess the question, motivation, method, materials, and implications of research
papers.
4. Discuss the contemporary business and organizational issues as analyzed in recent industrial
economics papers.
5. Present the question, motivation, method, and implications of research papers.
EESM 5020 Digital VLSI System Design and Design [3-0-0:3]

Automation
Previous Course Code(s) EESM 516

Exclusion(s) ELEC 5160
Description
Structured design styles, specification, synthesis and simulation using hardware descriptive language
(HDL), structural chip design and system design, circuit design of system building blocks: arithmetic
unit, memory systems, clocking and performance issues in system design, design-automation tools and
their applications, introduction to testing.

1. Recognize and explain the flow of designing complex digital system such as System-on-a-chip
(SOC).
2. Identify the use of high-level hardware descriptive language in design digital system.
3. Recognize the design of the VLSI architecture for basic digital arithmetic building blocks.
4. Define the circuit and architecture design of different types of memory blocks.
5. Describe the techniques of designing low-power and high-performance digital circuits and
systems.
6. Analyze, design, and debug simple digital systems.
7. Work in a team environment, and demonstrate effective project and time management through
course design project.
HMMA 5008 Languages of China: Anthropological and [3-0-0:3]

Cognitive Dimensions
Exclusion(s) HUMA 5230

Medium of Instruction [PU] Putonghua
Reading Material [C] Require Chinese reading
Description
A cross-disciplinary discussion of issues pertaining to social, historical, cultural, and cognitive aspects
of languages and dialects of China, approached from perspectives of areal linguistics, linguistic
anthropology, and cognitive linguistics.

1. Enhance awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity in China.
2. Explain how language as a complex adaptive system is shaped by sociohistorical, cultural, and
cognitive processes.
3. Identify the structural components of Chinese languages that are determined or influenced by
extralinguistic factors.
4. Apply the core concepts, theories, and methods employed by cognitive-functional linguists and
linguistic anthropologists in the analysis of structuring principles of Chinese and non-Han
minority languages of
China.
5. Analyze Chinese languages, particularly their grammars and lexicons, in a cross-linguistic and
cross-cultural comparative perspective.
HUMA 5170 Chinese Historical Lexicology [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) HUMA 517

Description
This course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Chinese historical lexicology, dealing
with various issues of Chinese words including word formation, semantic structures and sense
relations of words, x-bar analysis of Chinese words, lexicalization, cultural component of words, and
lexical variation among dialects of Chinese.

1. Be familiar with the fundamentals of Chinese historical lexicology.
2. Distinguish these basic concept pairs including zi (Chinese character) and word, word syllable
and structural word, lexical meaning and grammatical meaning, and word structure and word
formation.
3. Have an overall understanding of Chinese word development over history.
4. Be equipped with new approaches and methodologies including sememic analysis, prosodic
approach to Chinese words and x-b analysis of Chinese words.
5. Be familiar with the methods adopted by traditional scholars in this field.
HUMA 5230 Languages of China: Anthropological and [3-0-0:3]

Cognitive Dimensions
Previous Course Code(s) HUMA 523, HUMA 600D

Exclusion(s) HMMA 5008
Description
A cross-disciplinary discussion of issues pertaining to social, historical, cultural, and cognitive aspects
of languages and dialects of China, approached from perspectives of areal linguistics, linguistic
anthropology, and cognitive linguistics.

1. Enhance awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity in China.
2. Explain how language as a complex adaptive system is shaped by sociohistorical, cultural, and
cognitive processes.
3. Identify the structural components of Chinese languages that are determined or influenced by
extralinguistic factors.
4. Apply the core concepts, theories, and methods employed by cognitive-functional linguists and
linguistic anthropologists in the analysis of structuring principles of Chinese and non-Han
minority languages of China.
5. Analyze Chinese languages, particularly their grammars and lexicons, in a cross-linguistic and
cross-cultural comparative perspective.
IBTM 5460 Materials in Built Environment [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) IBTM 546
Description
Overview of materials issues in indoor environment as related to the structural and environmental
performance of buildings, including organic sources of pollution. Detailed coverage on the materials
science of building materials will be covered not only from the physical and chemical perspective, but
also from the performance and pollution perspective. The learned materials science will be illustrated
using practical cases studies on structural, thermal and environmental performance.

1. Assess the role of materials in building, design and comfort.
2. Select materials based on functional requirements of the weather, site, building and comfort of
the occupants.
3. Select building components, including windows and doors, based on energy and fire safety
requirements and fire codes.
IPEN 5111 Public Management and Institutional Analysis [3-0-0:3]
Prerequisite(s) IPEN 5110
Description
This course focuses on the theoretical and analytical perspective of public management and
institutions. It introduces students to key concepts in the discipline of public management and
institutional analysis. The course begins with a review of the evolution of thinking in this field. In the
following sessions, students will be extensively exposed to theoretical frameworks. The course aims to
equip students with theories that help students in building up their capacity toward academic
research.

1. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of key theories in public management and institutional
analysis.
2. Demonstrate a clear and nuanced understanding of the types of management and institutional
analysis.
3. Identify the institutional, organizational and structural challenges that public organizations face
when managing and implementing complex policy portfolios.
4. Apply scholarly theories and perspectives to real-world cases and own experiences, to enhance
problem solving capacity and improve public management practice.
5. Develop and apply public management skills required for advanced roles in public sector.
MAFS 5030 Quantitative Modeling of Derivatives Securities [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MAFS 503

Exclusion(s) MATH 5510 (prior to 2018-19)
Background Entry PG level MATH
Description
Forward, futures contracts and options. Static and dynamical replication. Arbitrage pricing. Binomial
option model. Brownian motion and Ito's calculus. Black-Scholes-Merton model. Risk neutral pricing
and martingale pricing methodology. General stochastic asset-price dynamics. Monte Carlo methods.
Exotic options and American options.

1. Formulate and evaluate pricing models for derivatives.
2. Analyze effectiveness of hedging strategies for monitoring risks in derivatives.
3. Make appraisal of the dynamics of stock prices and commodity prices.
4. Provide solution using structural derivatives in wealth management.
MAFS 5250 Computational Methods for Pricing Structured [3-0-0:3]

Products
Previous Course Code(s) MAFS 525

Background Entry PG level MATH
Description
Computational methods for pricing structured (equity, fixed-income and hybrid) financial derivatives
products. Lattice tree methods. Finite difference schemes. Forward shooting grid techniques. Monte
Carlo simulation. Structured products analyzed include: Convertible securities; Equity-linked notes;
Quanto currency swaps; Differential swaps; Credit derivatives products; Mortgage backed securities;
Collateralized debt obligations; Volatility swaps.

1. Design computer algorithms for pricing structured derivatives.
2. Devise and compute hedging strategies for monitoring risks in derivatives.
3. Construct numerical algorithms for performing model calibration in pricing models of financial
derivatives.
MAFS 5270 Mathematical Market Microstructure [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MAFS 6010G
Description
This course will study special classes of stochastic processes that can capture market behavior at
micro level and their practical implications in algorithmic and low-latency trading. Topics covered
include structural models of price formation process at microstructure level, information-based vs.
inventory-based models, stochastic control and optimization in trading, and real time risk
management.

1. Apply mathematical theory of market microstructure in trading risk management.
2. Conduct data analysis with computer programming languages such as R and/or Python.
3. Analyze problems with real industry data (such as tick market data and trading data).
4. Draw meaningful implications to capture market behavior at micro level in algorithmic and low-
latency trading.
5. Conduct independent research to handle the complexities in real-world trading applications.
MAFS 5330 Structured Products: Analysis and Pricing [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MAFS 6010N

Background Stochastic calculus, modelling for financial derivatives and Excel-VBA
Description
Structured solutions including payoff design / packaging / distribution / pricing / hedging / funding;
The popular structures in practice across the asset classes (Equity, Funds, FX, Interest Rate, Credit and
Commodities); The customized index business based on factors, portfolio theory and other trading
models with up-to-date industry practices; Computational methods for derivatives and structured
products, including lattice tree methods, finite difference approach for PDE, multi-dimensional and
American Monte Carlo simulation.

1. Design computer algorithms for pricing structured derivatives.
2. Devise and compute hedging strategies for monitoring risks in derivatives.
3. Construct numerical algorithms for performing model calibration in pricing models of financial
derivatives.
MARK 7900 Doctoral Seminar [2-4 credits]
Previous Course Code(s) MARK 790
Description
This seminar focuses on special topics in marketing; possible topics are measurement and structural
equation modeling, agency theory, channel structures, diffusion modeling, group decision making,
information processing, attribution theory, philosophy of science and categorization theory.

1. Demonstrate an ability to explain specific areas in the marketing literature in order to
differentiate and critique the literature.
2. Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of problems in the field of marketing in order to propose
solutions.
MECH 5010 Foundation of Solid Mechanics [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MECH 501

Exclusion(s) MESF 5010
Description
Continuum concept for deformation of solids; analysis of stress and strain; constitutive equations;
solution of problems relevant to materials processing, fracture mechanics and structural analysis;
energy methods and numerical solutions.

1. Execute the capability of establish governing equations using physical principles and laws.
2. Acquire the analytical capability through solving practical problems in solid mechanics.
3. Identify the key loading and deformation parameters in deformation and stress fields in solid
structures.
4. Develop capability of analysis and quantification through exercising theoretical derivation and
analytical solutions.
5. Capability of solving real engineering problems.
6. Establish skills to inrepret numerical solutions.
MECH 5930 Finite Element Methods [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MECH 593

Co-list with CIVL 5390
Exclusion(s) AESF 5930, CIVL 5390, MESF 5930
Description

1. Students have a basic understanding of the principles and concepts related to finite element
methods.
3. Numerically solve for stresses, strains and deformation of 1D and 2D structures due to a
combination of mechanical loading.
4. Have a basic knowledge about finite element methods for solving time-dependent, eigenvalue
and non-linear problems.
5. Use commercial software package to perform 2D and 3D structural analysis and heat transfer
modeling, and are able to conduct engineering design in a team work environment.
MECH 5940 Continuum Mechanics for Crystalline Solids [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MECH 6910Q

Background Solid mechanics related courses. Basic symmetry knowledge. Linear
algebra and multivariable calculus
Description
This is an interdisciplinary course covering the fundamental laws of the mechanics and physics of
crystalline solids, the general description of a periodic structure and their specific characterization
methods. The course will start with tensor analysis, and basic calculations of tensor fields. After that,
basic kinematics such as deformation gradient, Cauchy-Green tensor will be introduced and defined,
followed by the mathematical description of symmetry of crystals. Finally, the course will discuss
reciprocal lattices and the X-ray diffraction for structural solving.

1. Define the scales at which theories of continuum mechanics are applicable.
2. Perform indicial calculations.
3. Identify and explain the basics of kinematics: deformation map, deformation gradient, stretch
tensors, incompressible conditions, SO(3), pure shear and so on.
4. Describe and use point group and space group of crystals.
5. Express the translational symmetry of crystals.
6. Describe the differences among all diffraction methods.
MESF 5010 Foundation of Solid Mechanics [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MESF 501

Exclusion(s) MECH 5010
Background MECH 2040, MECH 3020
Description
Continuum concept for deformation of solids; analysis of stress and strain; constitutive equations;
solution of problems relevant to materials processing, fracture mechanics and structural analysis;
energy methods and numerical solutions.

1. Apply solid mechanics knowledge to advanced stress analysis and practical problems.
2. Explain some solid mechanics related phenomena in engineering and daily life.
3. Perform quantitative analysis for practical solid mechanics problems.
MESF 5930 Finite Element Methods [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MESF 593

Co-list with AESF 5930
Exclusion(s) AESF 5930, CIVL 5390, MECH 5930
Description

1. Derive finite element formulations for structural mechanical problems and heat conduction.
3. Numerically evaluate stresses, strains and deformation of a structural component due to axial
load, torsion, and bending, acting individually or in combination.
4. Numerically calculate temperature profile and heat flux in 1-D and 2-D heat conduction
problems.
5. Numerically evaluate stresses, strains and deformation of a structure under either plane-stress
or plane-strain conditions.
6. Derive finite element formulations for time-dependent and/or non-linear problems.
7. Perform structural analysis and heat transfer modeling using commercial software package, and
conduct engineering design in a team work environment.
MILE 5205 Grammar for English Teachers [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) MALE 5205
Description
This course presents an overview of English grammar and focuses on the structural features that are
often difficult for second language learners to acquire. It draws on both traditional and functional
approaches, and uses a range of activities to help students apply the grammatical concepts and terms
introduced in the analysis of learners' writing and teaching materials. Restricted to students in the MA
program in International Language Education.

1. Explain and apply the key concepts and terms of English grammar.
2. Analyze how language works at the sentence and discourse levels.
3. Evaluate how grammatical resources are used to create authentic and learner texts.
4. Explain and correct grammatical errors commonly made by second language learners.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of various grammar teaching methods/approaches.
6. Design contextualized, text-based grammar teaching activities.
MILE 5306 Understanding Chinese Language in Global [3-0-0:3]

Context
Previous Course Code(s) MALE 5306

Description
This course examines the Chinese language against the background of global linguistic diversity. Issues
to be discussed include the genetic affiliation of Chinese, the contact between Chinese and other
languages, and structural properties of Chinese vis-à-vis other major languages in the world. Emphasis
will be put on the understanding of typological characteristics of Chinese. Restricted to students in the
MA program in International Language Education.

1. Describe the basic concepts relating to the social and educational dimensions of language.
2. Explain sociolinguistic variation and stratification.
3. Recognize the changing language milieu of Hong Kong and other Chinese speech communities,
and the relevant language policies.
4. Identify principles and efforts relating to language standardization, and planning in education in
general as well as in the Chinese context.
5. Explain the inter-relationships among languages, culture and society in terms of convergence
and divergence and the underlying dynamics.
6. Apply quantitative and empirical approaches to relevant studies.
NANO 5200 Physics of Nanostructured Semiconductors [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) NANO 520

Co-list with PHYS 5810
Exclusion(s) PHYS 5810
Description
Fundamental physics on electronic, vibrational, transport, and optical properties of semiconductors

and nano-scaled solid materials based on quantum mechanics. Emphasis on nanostructured
heterostructures, quantum size and low-dimensional effects, and application to modern electronics
and opto-electronics.

1. Apply the fundamental knowledge from Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics to explain
new physical phenomena and new or improved device operations that low dimensional
semiconductor heterostructures can offer.
2. Explain the basic principles of common experimental methods for structural, electrical and
optical characterizations of low dimensional semiconductor heterostructures.
3. Demonstrate the team work, independent learning, and scientific presentation skills.
PHYS 5810 Modern Semiconductor Physics [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) PHYS 581

Co-list with NANO 5200
Exclusion(s) NANO 5200
Background PHYS 4052 or equivalent
Description
Detailed explanations of the electronic, vibrational, transport, and optical properties of

semiconductors based on quantum mechanics. Emphasis on nanostructured heterostructures,
quantum size and low-dimensional effects, and application to modern electronics and opto-
electronics.

1. Apply the fundamental knowledge from Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics to explain
new physical phenomena and new or improved device operations that low dimensional
semiconductor heterostructures can offer.
2. Explain the basic principles of common experimental methods for structural, electrical and
optical characterizations of low dimensional semiconductor heterostructures.
3. Demonstrate the team work, independent learning, and scientific presentation skills.
PPOL 5260 Public Management: Theories and Practices [3-0-0:3]
Description
This course combines theoretical training with practical applications. It introduces students to key
concepts in the discipline of public management and covers major approaches to management in the
public sector. The course begins with a review of the evolution of thinking from public administration
to public management. It allows students to explore the changes of responsibilities and skills of public
managers. From that basis, we move to look at tools in important functional areas of public
management and investigate how to critically apply a range of mechanisms to improve the
performance of public managers.

1. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of key theories in public management.
2. Define the types of management capacity required to implement public policy.
3. Identify the institutional, organizational and structural challenges that public organizations face
when managing and implementing complex policy portfolios.
4. Apply scholarly theories and perspectives to real-world cases and own experiences, to enhance
problem solving capacity and improve public management practice.
5. Develop and apply public management skills required for senior management roles.
SEEN 5090 Physical Chemistry of Advanced Energy [3-0-0:3]

Materials
Background Students with background in Material Science and Engineering,

Energy Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics are recommended.
Description
The development of sustainable energy heavily relies on the advancements of corresponding key
energy materials. The material’s quality and system stability are closely determined by the related
physical chemistry process. This course introduces main concepts and practical application of
thermodynamics and kinetics of the key energy materials. It includes basic laws of classical and
irreversible thermodynamics, phase equilibria, theory of solutions, chemical reaction thermodynamics
and kinetics, surface phenomena, diffusion etc. This course would provide students with insights and
deep understandings of the physical chemistry aspects of materials and enable the students to
conduct energy material syntheses and energy system experiments with advanced thermodynamic
and kinetic foundations.

1. Know how to use modern thermodynamic models for the description of a chemical reaction and
phase transformation in energy materials.
2. Gain insights into the energy-related materials and materials processes from both
thermodynamics and kinetics point of view.
3. Understand the laws of thermodynamics and solution theory of materials.
4. Examine and evaluate microstructural evolution.
5. Describe the kinetics of the mass transport in solids including the process of surface and
interfaces.
6. Apply the fundamentals of materials thermodynamics and kinetics to energy material

engineering and design.
7. Demonstrate independent and critical thinking, and develop a growth mindset.
SOSC 5480 Issues in Contemporary Chinese Politics [3-0-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) SOSC 548

Exclusion(s) MGCS 5021, MGCS 5022, MASS 5060
Description
Major political events and basic patterns of political interaction in contemporary China since 1949.
Strategic choices of elites and ordinary people. The structural conditions will also be studied in terms
of how they would affect political actors' preference and constrain their choices.

1. Understand the operation of the political institutions by examining the decision making process
as well as the resolution of interest conflicts.
2. Understand the dynamics of socioeconomic and political changes in China through issue or case
analysis.
3. Analyze important political phenomena in China by conducting research on chosen topics.
SOSC 5810 Introduction to Social Network Analysis [1.5-1.5-0:3]
Previous Course Code(s) SOSC 6030K

Background Some familiarity with statistical analysis and a statistical
programming language such as R or STATA.
Description
This course familiarizes students with the basic concepts of Social Network Analysis (the study of
social relations among actors and their interdependence), their application in different Social Science
fields, and teaches them how to analyze network data using open-source software. The course
consists both of lectures and applied exercises, the latter culminating in a group project. Knowledge of
basic statistics and a statistical programming language (R, STATA, etc.) is recommended.

1. Identify different types of connections and networks in real life and describe them using precise
terminology.
2. Explain the most common concepts used in Social Network Analysis and how they apply to
specific circumstances (e.g. the group of people that they are interested in).
3. Use network visualization programs to illustrate the network in a way that helps them and their
audience better understand it.
4. Calculate basic summary statistics describing the network, the node-dyad (the pairs of
individuals) and the nodes (individuals).
5. Identify different positions individuals hold in a network (network centrality, structural

equivalency) and explain why those positions matter.
6. Explain how different tie-formation processes on the individual level lead to different network
shapes (preferential attachment, homophily).
7. Create basic statistical models of tie-formation contagion processes.
8. Use visone and R to analyze and collect network data.
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AESF 5320 Advanced Aircraft Structures [3-0-0:3]

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

4. Apply the basic principles of stressed-skin aircraft construction.

AESF 5720 Aerospace Materials and Applications [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) AESF 6910Q

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

3. Identify a variety of functional requirements with constraints (manufacturability, geometric

AESF 5930 Finite Element Methods [3-0-0:3]

Co-list with MESF 5930

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

6. Derive finite element formulations for time-dependent and/or non-linear problems.

CHEM 5160 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CHEM 516

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

2. Demonstrate capability to select or discover a molecular target for therapeutic intervention.

3. Identify leads for therapeutic targets using diverse chemical strategies.

4. Propose optimization of drug properties through structural modifications.

CHEM 5340 Chemical X-ray Crystallography [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CHEM 534

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CHMS 5120 Macromolecular Analysis [3-0-0:3]

Polymer and Bio-molecular Techniques; Polymer separation; Gel permeation chromatography;

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

3. Describe approaches to polymer molecular weight analysis and distinguish information on

7. Illustrate how functional groups or residues in polymers or biopolymers can be detected

CIEM 5130 Building Planning and Construction [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 513

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CIEM 5310 Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 531

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CIEM 5311 Building Aerodynamics and Wind-Resistant [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 6000L

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

2. Identify typhoon structures and perform simple typhoon simulation.

4. Analyze dynamic problem of buildings subject to different dynamic loads.

5. Identify the attributes of an effective wind-resistant design.

7. Recognize and appreciate various types of wind tunnel testing techniques.

CIEM 5320 Computer Aided Design Optimization of Tall [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 532

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

3. Describe advanced knowledge of numerical optimization methodology for structural design of

CIEM 5330 Advanced Mechanics of Materials [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 533

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

2. Recognize the formulation of various problems in structural mechanics and corresponding

3. Identify the fundamentals behind design equations commonly used in practice.

CIEM 5360 Design and Construction of Tall Buildings [3-0-0:3]

Previous Course Code(s) CIEM 6000H

Intended Learning Outcomes

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