Introduction

The BSc program intends to provide students with a solid training in environmental science with a special focus in ecosystems. It emphasizes on the basic understanding of the environment as an integrated system which encompasses factors involving air, land and water, as well as natural processes and human activities.

To tackle environmental problems and achieve sustainable development in Hong Kong and the region, there is a great need for Hong Kong to train more environmental scientists who can use their expertise to contribute in relevant sectors, which include but not limited to the followings:

• Government departments (Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Environmental Protection Department)
• Environmental consultancies (environmental impact assessments, natural resource management)
• Public education (teaching, conservation groups, ecotourism), and research.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates should achieve the following specific learning outcomes:

• Knowledge ‒ Demonstrate an understanding of the environment as an integrated system involving air, land, water, and human activities.
• Execution ‒ Apply the principles and knowledge to solve environmental problems.

• Judgment ‒ Interpret and critically analyze scientific data; draw conclusions from experiments and field studies.
• Communication ‒ Effectively communicate fundamental environmental science knowledge through oral and written presentations.
• Interpersonal skill and Leadership ‒ Work independently and collaborate effectively in team work. 
• Appreciation of science ‒ Recognize the importance of harmony among human, the nature, and a sustainable living society.
• Ethical practice ‒ Become a responsible citizen towards their community and contribute to a sustainable environment.
• Self-reflection ‒ Self-evaluate their own learning progress, and develop motivation and skills for lifelong learning.
• International outlook ‒ Use a global perspective in conjunction with scientific knowledge to view issues in environmental science.