PROGRAMME I N MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
PHYS 51 1 Mathematical Methods i n Physics [4-0-0:4]
Review of vector analvsis: comolex variable theorv. Cauchv-Rieman conditions. complex Taylor and Laurent series, cauchy integral form;la and residue techniques, ionfoimal mapping; Fourier series; Fourier and Laplace transforms; ordinary differential equations, Bessel functions; partial differential equations, wave and diffusion equations, Laplace, Helmholtz and Poisson's equations, transform techniques, Green's functions; integral equations, Fredholm equations, kemals; Rieman sheets, method of steepest descent;
tensors, contravariant and covariant representations; group theory, matrix representations.
Reference: E. Butkov, Mathematical Physics
PHYS 513 Advanced Classical Mechanics [3-0-0:3]
Hamilton Jacobi theory, action-angle variable, Hannay angle; nonlinear resonance, Loaistic mao and ~ e r i o d doubling route to chaos, duffing oscillator; string and membrane, soind waves andsurface wavectheory of elasticity, diskcation. Background: PHYS 221 or classical mechanics at the level of MarionIGoldstein
PHYS 520 Classical Electrodynamics I [3QO:3]
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, M-well's equations, electromagnetic potentials, se- lected topics in electrodynamics of continuous media, special relativity, radiation theory, plasma physics and nonlinear optics.
Reference: Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, Second Edition PHYS 521 Classical Electrodynamics II
Continuation of PHYS 520.
PHYS 525 Quantum Mechanics I [4QO.4]
[Previous Course Code: PHYS 5211 The formulation of quantum mechanics in terms of states and operators; symmetries and angular momentum; stationary and timedepend- ent perturbation theory; Fermi's rule and variational methods; the elements of scattering theory.
Reference: Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition
PHYS 526 Quantum Mechanics II [4-0-0:4]
[Previous Course Code: PHYS 5221 Discussion of various applications of quantum mechanics, such as collision theory, theory of spectra of atoms and molecules, theory of solids, second quantisation, emission of radiation, relativistic quantum mechanics.
PHYS 531 Statistical Mechanics I [3-0-0:3]
Laws and applications of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, transport phenomena, classical statistical mechanics, canonical and grand canonical ensemble, quantum statistical mechanics, Fermi and Bose systems, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Reference: Huang, Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 532 Statistical Mechanics II [3-04:3]
Continuation of PHYS 531. Advanced topics and techniques in modem statistical mechanics, including superfluids, lsing model, critical phenomena, scaling theory,
renormalisation group, Monte Carlo methods, disordered systems, localisation, random walks, fractals and multifractals, path integrals.
PHYS 540 Projects in Experimental Physics [O-1-6:3]
Individual topical project of modern interest under the supervision of a faculty member.
PHYS 551 Structure and Properties of Materials [4-0-0:4]
Structure of crystalline and amorphous solids; physical properties of crystals, their representation by tensors; crystal defects; determinatjon of structure and defects by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Background: PHYS 126 or PHYS 234
PHYS 561 Microcharacterisation [2-0-3:3]
Basic physical principles underlying many modern analytical techniques for characteris- ing materialsfrom volumes of less than acubic micron. Discussion centres on the physics of-the interaction processes, the instrumentation involved, and the advantages and limitations of each technique. Background: PHYS 126 or PHYS 234
PHYS 572 Microprocessing of Materials 12-0-3:31
Fundamentals of fabricating andpatterning thin-film materials and surfaces, with empha-- sis on electronic materials; vacuum and olasma thin-film deoosition orocesses: hot on.
electron, X-ray, and ion lithography; techniques for pattern replicatioi by plasmaand ion processes. Emphasise on the understanding of the physics and material science that define and limit the various processes. Background: PHYS 126 or PHYS 234
PHYS 581 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy [3-0-0:3]
Theory and modern techniques of atomic and molecular spectroscopy: electronic states in atoms and molecules, rotational and vibrational states in molecules.
Reference: J. Michael Hollas, Modern Spectroscopy
PHYS 582 Nuclear Physics [3-0-0:3]
Broad survey of nuclear phenomena. Bulk properties of nucleus, two-nucleon problem, nuclear models, nuclear spectroscopy, radioactivity, fission, fusion and other nuclear reactions.
PHYS 583 High Energy Particle Physics [3-0-0:3]
Introduction to the physics of baryons, mesons and leptons; strong, electromagnetic and weak interactions; relevance of symmetry laws to particle physics; unification of electro- magnetic and weak interactions.
PHYS 591 Solid State Physics I [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Cousre Code: PHYS 6211 Survey of the basic phenomenological knowledge of condensed matter physics, mainly dealing with solids. Topics include equilibrium properties such as structure and phase transitions, transport phenomena such as electrical and thermal conductivity.
Reference: Ashcroft and Mermin, Solid State Physics
PHYS 592 Solid State Physics II [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: PHYS 6221 Topics will be chosen from broken symmetries, elementary excitations, and topological defects; critical phenomena, the onset of chaos, and the renormalisation group; first order phase transitions, nucleation, and dendritic growth; broken gauge symmetries, superconductors and superfluids, the fractional quantum Hall effect; disordered systems, spin glasses, localisation, and percolation theory.
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PHYS 593 Quantum Field Theory [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: PHYS 6321 Canonical field theory; analytic property of scattering amplitudes and dispersion relations; renormalisation and renormalisation arouo: svmme-
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try and spontaneous symmetry breaking; Gauge theories.
Reference: Itzykson and Zuber, Quantum Field Theory
PHYS 594 Theory of Many-Particle Systems [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: PHYS 6421 Equilibrium and transport properties of microscopic systems of many particles studied at zero and finite temperatures; applications of thermodynamic Green's function techniques.
PHYS 595 Quantum Electronics [e0-0:4]
[Previous Course Code: PHYS 6511 Detailed treatment of the physical principles underlying lasers, related fields, and applications. Topics include the interaction of radiation and matter; theory of the laser; spectroscopy of atoms, molecules, and ions in crystals; density matrix; nonlinear optics and optical processes; theory of coherence;
integrated optics.
PHYS 600 Physics Seminars [O-1-0:1]
Seminar topics presented by students, faculty and guest speakers; may be repeated for credit; graded Pass or Fail.
PHYS 610 Individual Study in Physics
An individual in-depth study of a current topic. [3 credits]
PHYS 681 Special Topics [I -4 credits]
Offerings are announced each semester. Typical topics are group theory, superfluids, stellar evolution, plasma physics, low-temperature physics, X-ray spectroscopy and diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, non-linear dynamics, collider physics.
PHYS 699 MPhil Thesis Research
Master's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
PHYS 799 Doctoral Thesis Research
Original and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
SOSC 503 Modern Chinese Politics [3-0-0:3]
Readings and discussions organised along the themes of political continuity and change in 20th-century China. Critical variables to be investigated include: political culture, elite recruitment and circulation, institutional evolution, sock-economicconstraints, processof ideological construction and erosion. and the impact of external factors on internal process.
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SOSC 504 Modernisation: A Socio-Psychological Perspective [3-0-0:3]Seminar exploring the concept and process of modemisation in the Chinese context. with special referen& to the newly industrialising Chinese societies. ~ocio-psychological aspects of modemisation, including such topics as individual modemtty, changes in social norms, and tradition vs. modemtty.
SOSC 51 1 Social Research Methods 13-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 600A] To answer the question "how do we translate concepts and theories about human interactions and institutions into empirically testable propositions?" The primary objectives of the course are: (1) to familiarise students with canons of contemporary social research, and (2) to enable students to initiate and execute their own research projects.
SOSC 512 Economic Development and Social Change in [3-0-0:3]
East Asian NlEs
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 60081 Forum for discussion, comparison, and analysis of the processes of industrialisation thattook place in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
SOSC 513 From Socialism to Capitalism: The Chinese Way [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 600C] Examines the transitional process in which China has moved from a central planning, state-socialist system to a market-oriented society.
Seminar focuses on the social and political implications of China's economic reform programme.
SOSC 514 Seminar on Chinese Society [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 60001 Contemporary Chinese institutions; the historical context of social change and institutional factors that retard andlor buttress the process of modernisation. Topics include kinshiplfamily, rurallurban organisations, and the bureaucracy.
SOSC 515 China's Economic Growth [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC600E] Addresses three broad questions: How far has the Chinese economy advanced towards a sustained growth? What challenges lie ahead?
And, what salient policies have been adopted to meet these challenges?
SOSC 516 The Capitalist World Economy and Regional Development [3-0-0:3]
Overview of the system of modern capitalism and its effects on regional change at both the local and global scales; processes of regional development and formation of territorial complexes as spatial processes.
SOSC 517 Systematic Methods In Qualitative Research [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 600J] Guides students through the various stages of qualitative research, including: selecting a field site, participant observation, in-depth interviewing, keeping field notes, coding and analysing data, utilising text-based software programs, and writing ethnographic or other types of qualitative reports. Prerequisite:
SOSC 51 1
SOSC 518 The World Economy [3-0-0:3]
Trade and development issues on a country basis, both regionally and globally. Also cover broader issues such as exchange rates, debt, stabilisation, environment as they relate to trade and development.
SOSC 519 Sociological Theory [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 600G] Examination of some of the main debates in sociological theory, and their relevance to social research.
SOSC 520 Organisation Theory [3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: 6001] Explores the main thrusts of organisational theory (economic, political, psychological and sociological) and examines how debates have
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arisen in the field and how new perspectives have been formed on different levels of analysis.
SOSC 521 China's Economic Reforms [3-00:3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 60011 Origin, development and impact of systemic changes on the operation of the economy since 1978.
SOSC 522 Rational Chobx Theory and A p p l i in Soc'ml Science [3-0-W.31 Basic concepts and tools of rational choice theory. Topics in "collective action", "social choice" and 'game theory" will be discussed, using primarily social science examples to illustrate their applications.
SOSC 523 The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations [3-0-0:3]
Relations between social groups - ethnic, gendered, national, religious - and the sources of and solutions to intergroup conflicts. Employs a social psychological perspective, focusing on the fundamental process of group identification: how the self develops an 'usn'or group identity in relation to "themn.
SOSC 524 Modern Political Economy [3-043]
Several topics in the area of political economy with particular emphasis on how observed differences among institutions affect political and economic outcomes, and how the institutions themselves, change and develop in response to individual choice and collective action.
SOSC 525 The Government and Politics of Hong Kong [31M):3]
[Previous Course Code: SOSC 600fl Studies and analyses the politics of Hong Kong from a critical perspective. Topics include executive-legislative relations, politcal culture, the electoral system, political parties, pressure groups, Britain's policy towards Hong Kong, and the politics of democratisation.
SOSC 526 Demographic Issues i n Chinese Societies [3-0-0:3]
Acquaints students with some of the major research-related topics and methods in the field of population studies. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are among the countries considered.
SOSC 600 Special Topics [3-0-0:3]
Coherent collection of topics selected from the humanitieslsocial science. A student may repeat the course for credit if the topics studied are different each time.
SOSC 610 Independent Study [3 credits]
lndependent study in a designated subject under the supervision of a faculty member;
may require readings, tutorial discussions, and submission of research paper(s); may be repeated for credit if different topics are studied.
SOSC 699 MPhil Thesis Research
Master's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
SOSC 799 Doctoral Thesis Research
Original and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defence of the thesis leads to the grade Pass or Pass with Distinction. No course credit is assigned.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance came into operation on 10 April 1988.
PART l PRELIMINARY
1. (1) Thisordinance may be cited asThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance.
(2) This Ordinance shall come into operation on a day to be appointed by the Governor by notice in the Gazette.
2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires
"Chancellot" means the Chancellor of the University and also any person acting as Chancellor of the University by virtue of section 6(2);
"Court", "Council", "Senate" and "Convocation" respectively mean the Court, Council, Senate and Convocation of the University;
"financial year" meansthe period fixed by the University under section 18(3);
"statutes" means the statutes of the University;
"University" means The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology established by section 3;
"Vice-Chancellor" and "Pro-Vice-Chancellors" respectively mean the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellors of the University.
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THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
3. There is hereby established a body corporate with perpetual succession to be known in English as The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and in Chinese as
" # % 6+ a A sb",
which in its name either in English or Chinese may sue and he sued.4. The objects of the University are :
(a) to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, particularly :
(i) in science, technology, engineering, management and business studies; and
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(0) acquire, hold and dispose of interests in other corporate bodies and form or take part in forming corporate bodies;
(ii) at the postgraduate level; and
(b) to assist in the economic and social development of Hong
Kong. (p) print, reproduce, or publish or arrange for the printing,
reproduction or publishing of any manuscript, book, play, 5. The University may do all things that are necessary for, or Powers of the
incidental or conducive to, the furtherance of its objects and University.
in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may :
music, script, programme, poster, advertisement or other material, includina video and audio material and software for computers, asit thinks appropriate or expedient; and (q) provide financial assistance, by way of grant or loan, in
pursuance of its objects.
(a) acquire, hold and dispose of interests in property of any description;
PART Ill (b) enter into any contract;
THE CHANCELLOR AND THE COURT (c) erect, provide, equip, maintain, alter, remove, demolish,
replace, enlarge, improve, keep in repair and regulate its buildings, premises, furniture, equipment and other property;
6. (1) There shall be a Chancellor of the University who shall be The Chancellor.
the head of the University and who may confer degrees and other academic awards in the name of the University.
(d) employ staff, advisers and consultants, whether on a full or part time basis;
(2) The Governor shall be the Chancellor. In the absence of the Governor, the Acting Governor or the Governor's Deputy shall be the Acting Chancellor and shall have all the powers and duties of the Chancellor.
(e) provide appropriate amenities (including facilities forsocial activities and ~hvsical recreation and residential
(3) The Chancellor may appoint a person to be the Pro- Chancellor of the University. The Pro-Chancellor may, on the authorization of the Chancellor and on his behalf, accommodation) for its students and employees;
(f) invest its funds in such manner and to such extent as it
thinks appropriate or expedient; exercise any of the powers and perform any of the duties
conferred or imposed on the Chancellor.
(g) borrow money in such manner and on such security or
terms as it thinks appropriate or expedient; 7. (1) There shall be a Court, which shall be the supreme The Court.
advisory body of the University.
(h) apply for and receive any grant in aid on such terms as it
thinks appropriate or expedient; (2) The functions of the Court shall be to :
(a) receive an annual report from the Vice-Chancellor;
(i) fix and collect fees and charges for courses of study, facilities and other services provided by it and specify conditions for the use of such facilities and services;
(b) consider any reports made to it by the Council;
(j) generally or in any particular case or class of case,
reduce, waive or refund such fees and charges; (c) discuss any motion made at the Court on general
University policy;
(k) receive and solicit gifts, whether on trust or otherwise, and act as trustee of moneys or other property vested in it on trust;
(d) raise funds for the University; and
(e) promote the interests of the University in Hong Kong and elsewhere.
(I) confer degrees and other academic awards including honorary degrees and honorary awards;
PART lV (m) provide, for profit or otherwise, advisory, consultancy,
research and other related services; THE COUNCIL
Functions of the Council.
8. There shall be a Council, which : (n) enter into a partnership or any other form of joint venture
with any person;
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(a) shall be the supreme governing body of the University;
and
(b) may exercise any of the powers conferred and shall perform all of the duties imposed on the University by this ordinance, other than tho& powers conferred and those duties imposed by this Ordinanceon someother authority or person.
9. (1) The Council shall consist of : (a) the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors;
(c) the holder of each office (if any) of Dean of a Faculty and Dean of a School;
(d) the Chairman of Convocation;
(e) not more than 3 members, who shall be public officers, appointed by the Governor;
(f) not more than 3 academic members of the Senate nominated by the Senate and appointed by the Chancellor; and
(g) not more than 18 members, who shall not be public officers or employees of the University, of whom : (i) not less than 10 shall have experience in
commerceor industry in Hong ~ o n g and not more than 5 shall be from othertertiarv institutions in or outside Hong Kong;
(ii) not more than 9 shall be appointed by the Chancellor; and
(iii) not more than 9 shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Council.
(2) (a) The Chancellor shall appoint, from the members appointed under subsection (l)(g) who have experience in commerce or industry in Ho-ng Kong, 3 members as follows :
(i) 1 member as Chairman of the Council;
(ii) 1 member as Vice-Chairman of the Council; and (iii) 1 member as Treasurer of the Council.
(b) The Vice-chairman shall act as
Membership of the Council.
Chairman if the Chairman is absent from Hong Kong or is, for any other reason, unableto act aschairman, or if the office of Chairman is vacant.
(c) If both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman are absent from Hong Kong or are, for any other reason, unabletoact aschairman. or if theofficesof Chairman and Vice-Chairman are vacant, the members may appoint one of the members appointed under subsection (l)(g) to act as Chairman.
(3) (a) A member who is appointed under section 9(l)(e) shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
(b) Without prejudice to section 42 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance, a member who is appointed under section 9(l)(f) or (g) :
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(i) shall be appointed for a period of 3 years or such lesser period as the Chancellor may in any particular case specify, but may from time to time be reappointed; and
(ii) may at any time by notice in writing to the Chancellor resign from the Council.
10.(1) Meetings of the Council shall be held at such times and Meetings and places as the Chairman may appoint. procedure of the
Council.
(2) At any meeting of the Council, 50% of the members of the Council for the time being shall form a quorum.
(3) The Council may determine its own procedure.
(4) If a member has any pecuniary or other personal interest in any matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council and is present at such meeting, he shall as soon as possibleafterthecommencementof the meeting disclose to the Council the fact and nature of the interest and shall, if required by the Council, withdraw from the meeting while the Council is considering the matter and in any
(4) If a member has any pecuniary or other personal interest in any matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council and is present at such meeting, he shall as soon as possibleafterthecommencementof the meeting disclose to the Council the fact and nature of the interest and shall, if required by the Council, withdraw from the meeting while the Council is considering the matter and in any