Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bioresource and Agricultural Science
Programme Director: Dr LEUNG, Anna O W
The programme is the first and unique agriculture related professional programme in Hong Kong, which focuses on the integration of agriculture with bioresource management with the aim of cultivating an understanding of the social, ecological and environmental significance of agricultural practices and bioresource conservation from the perspective of sustainability.
Students will be provided with hands-on experience in agricultural technology and bioresource conservation required for an array of bioresource, agriculture, and environmental-related professions, including agribusiness, consultancy, research and development, non-governmental organisations, green groups, government departments (e.g. AFCD, EPD, LCSD), property management, etc. To further equip students with real world experience, each student admitted into this programme will be offered an experiential internship opportunity, in addition to professional Organic Certification and Inspector Training by the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre (HKORC).
The structure of the curriculum is as follows:
| I) | Major Courses | 65 units |
| II) | Project | 3 units |
| III) | University Core Courses | 13 units |
| IV) | General Education Courses | 18 units |
| V) | Free Electives | 30 units |
| 129 units |
Requirements
| I. | Major Courses | 65 units |
| Science Common Core Courses (15 units) | ||
| SCIE1006 Big Data and Smart Technology | 3 units | |
| SCIE1007 Molecular Science in Daily Life | 3 units | |
| Choose three courses from the following list: | ||
| BIOL1005 Introduction to Biology | 3 units | |
| CHEM1005 Introduction to Chemistry | 3 units | |
| COMP1005 Essence of Computing | 3 units | |
| GEST1005 Introduction to Green Energy and Smart Technology | 3 units | |
| MATH1025 Understanding Mathematics and Statistics | 3 units | |
| Major Required Courses (44 units) | ||
| BIOL2015 Biodiversity | 3 units | |
| BIOL2016 Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 unit | |
| BIOL2026 Genetics and Evolution | 3 units | |
| BIOL2037 Introduction to Agricultural Science and Food Systems | 3 units | |
| BIOL2045 Natural Resources and Environment | 3 units | |
| BIOL2046 Summer Internship | 1 unit | |
| BIOL3007 Ecology | 3 units | |
| BIOL3015 Ecology Laboratory | 1 unit | |
| BIOL3065 Soil Science and Fertility | 3 units | |
| BIOL3066 Soil Science and Fertility Laboratory | 1 unit | |
| BIOL3067 Crop Production and Management | 3 units | |
| BIOL3077 Urban Water Resources Management | 3 units | |
| BIOL3085 Research Methods in Biological Sciences | 1 unit | |
| BIOL4047 Farm Management for Urban Environment | 3 units | |
| BIOL4055 Urban Horticulture | 3 units | |
| BIOL4057 Organic Certification and Inspector Training | 1 unit | |
| BIOL4065 Plant Diseases, Pests, and Weed Management | 3 units | |
| BIOL4066 Bioresource and Agricultural Science Laboratory | 2 units | |
| MKTG4057 Agribusiness: Marketing and Entrepreneurship | 3 units | |
| Major Elective Courses (6 units) | ||
| BIOL2006 Microbiology | 3 units | |
| BIOL3025 Plant Physiology | 3 units | |
| BIOL4016 Principles of Environmental Management | 3 units | |
| BIOL4017 Environmental Biotechnology | 3 units | |
| BIOL4067 Sustainable Urban Environment | 3 units | |
| BIOL4999 Bioresource and Agricultural Science Project II | 3 units | |
| GEOG4055 Rural and Agricultural Development in China | 3 units | |
| II. | Project | 3 units |
| BIOL4998 Bioresource and Agricultural Science Project I | 3 units | |
| III. | University Core Courses | 13 units |
| IV. | General Education Courses | 18 units |
| V. | Free Electives | 30 units |
| 129 units | ||
