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Code	Title	Date	Lecturer	Tuition Fee	Target
SAYT1001	Bondings in Organic Compounds, and Reactivity and Selectivity of Organic Reactions 有機化合物的鍵合，與有機反應的活性及選擇性	27, 29, 31 July, 3, 5 August 2026 (15 hours)	Dr. MAK, Kin Wah Kendrew	HKD 3,200.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1083	Life on Land: From Underground to Canopy 陸地生命：從地下到樹冠	27-29, 31 July 2026 (21 hours)	Dr. LAW, Man Suet Michelle	HKD 3,800.00	S4 – S6
STEM1070	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 人工智能導論	22-24, 27-30 July 2026 (42 hours)	Dr. LIU, Kin Yat Dr. HAN, Dongkun	HKD 3,500.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1056	Space-Time Data Science 時空數據科學	17-20 August 2026 (18 hours)	Dr. LIU, Kin Yat Dr. HO, Kwok Wah	HKD 3,600.00	S4 – S5
CUSA1026	Statistical Modeling and Big Data Analytics 統計模型及大數據分析	24, 25 August 2026 (14 hours)	Dr. LIU, Kin Yat	HKD 3,200.00	S4 – S6
SAYT1006	Risk Management and Actuarial Science 風險管理與精算學	16, 21, 23, 28, 30 July 2026 (30 hours)	Dr. LEUNG, Sze Him Isaac	HKD 4,200.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1145	Astronomical Observation 天文觀測	3-8 August 2026 (18 hours)	Professor LI, Hua Bai	HKD 3,600.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1105	Sidewalk Physicists’ Lab 「明辨是非」物理實驗室	6, 7, 8 August 2026 (18 hours)	Dr. TONG, Shiu Sing	HKD 3,600.00	S1 – S3
CUSA1095	Relativity and Particle Physics 相對論與粒子物理學	20, 22, 24 July 2026 (21 hours)	Dr. CHENG, Hok Chuen Dr. YIP, Long Sang Kenny	HKD 3,800.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1045	Discovering the Universe 探索宇宙	27, 28, 30 July 2026 (21 hours)	Dr. LEUNG, Po Kin	HKD 3,800.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1035	Mysteries in the Atomic World 原子世界的奧秘	20, 21, 22 August 2026 (21 hours)	Dr. TONG, Shiu Sing	HKD 3,800.00	S4 – S6
CUSA3003	Biological Science Student Knowledge Enhancement Course 生命科學學生知識增進課程	1, 8, 15, 22 August 2026 (26 hours)	Dr. LO, Fai Hang	HKD 4,000.00	S4 – S6
CUSA2043	An Ocean of Inspiration and Beauty 海洋啟示錄	13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 July 2026 (21 hours)	Dr. CHUNG, Kwok Cheong	HKD 3,600.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1093	Amazing Mushrooms: Exploring the Applications in Sustainability Practices 神奇的菇菌：探索在可持續發展中的應用	21, 23, 25 July 2026 (21 hours)	Dr. TANG, Ming Chak Alvin	HKD 3,800.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1073	Increasing Enviromental Chemistry in Natural Ecosystem 自然生態系統中環境化學品的增加	17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 August 2026 (21 hours)	Professor TSUI, Tsz Ki Martin	HKD 3,600.00	S3 – S6
CUSA1053	Nutrition Across the Lifespan 生命各階段的營養需求	11, 18, 25 August 2026 (15 hours)	Miss SIN, Man Ching Daisy	HKD 3,200.00	S5 – S6
CUSA1043	Life Science in Daily Life 日常生活中的生命科學	21, 23, 28, 30 July 2026 (28 hours)	Professor NGO, Chi Ki Jacky	HKD 4,200.00	S2 – S5
CUSA1033	Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical Two 生物醫學大發現　實習二	12 September 2026 (4 hours)	Dr. LO, Fai Hang	HKD 1,300.00	S5 – S6
CUSA1023	Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical One 生物醫學大發現　實習一	5 September 2026 (5 hours)	Dr. LO, Fai Hang	HKD 1,400.00	S5 – S6
CUSA1141	Exploring Chemistry in Anime, Comics and Games 在二次元世界之中探索科學	17, 18, 20 August 2026 (18 hours)	Dr. CHAN, Ka Long Donald	HKD 3,600.00	S5 – S6
CUSA1121	Chemistry Basis in Cooking Process 烹飪過程的化學基礎	17, 19, 24, 26 August 2026 (24 hours)	Dr. LO, Chui Man Cat	HKD 4,000.00	S3 – S5
CUSA1111	Chemistry in Food and Health 食物與健康的化學	4, 5, 10, 12 August 2026 (24 hours)	Dr. LO, Chui Man Cat	HKD 4,000.00	S1 – S3
CUSA1091	Artistic and Colourful Chemistry 色彩斑斕的化學世界	12, 13, 14 August 2026 (18 hours)	Dr. HAU, Chun Kit Sam	HKD 3,600.00	S3 – S6
CUSA1081	Some Amazing Discoveries in Science: Principles behind, their Importance, and their Applications 科學中的一些發現：其背後的原理、重要性及應用	27, 29, 31 July 2026 (18 hours)	Dr. CHEUNG, Yu San	HKD 3,400.00	S2 – S3
CUSA1041	Essentials of Organic Chemistry 有機化學精華	24, 25, 26, 27 August 2026 (18 hours)	Professor TSUI, Chit Gavin	HKD 3,600.00	S4 – S6
CUSA1021	Analysis in Modern Chemistry 現代化學分析	20, 22, 24 July 2026 (15 hours)	Dr. CHAN, Wing Fat Dr. CHEUNG, Yu San Dr. MAK, Kin Wah Kendrew	HKD 3,200.00	S5 – S6

CUSA1081 Some Amazing Discoveries in Science: Principles behind, their Importance, and their Applications
科學中的一些發現：其背後的原理、重要性及應用

Content:	This course covers the stories of some discoveries in science. Students will learn the principle behind, the importance of the discoveries, their applications and the science of a lot of related topics. Topics included: atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, fake gold, X-ray, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, fluorescence and phosphorescence, noble gases, the father of organic chemistry, polymers, chemical analysis (physical methods, elemental analysis, and chromatography), etc. This course is conducted in the format of lecture, supplemented with demonstrations as well as in-class and at-home activities. Snapshots and PowerPoint sample can be downloaded from: CUHK CUSA1081 YSCheung Snapshots and PowerPoint sample https://gocuhk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/yscheung_cuhk_edu_hk/EmVcKWj0hk9Hsfat5sbcgvMBpehkuxFD6VhORyFEc4YYKA?e=sJtiMu or https://bit.ly/419QkGX or QR-code below 本課程涵蓋了一些科學發現的故事。學生將學習其背後的原理、重要性、應用及許多相關主題的科學。主題包括：原子和分子結構、化學鍵、假金、X射線、放射性衰變、核反應、熒光和磷光、貴族氣體、有機化學之父、聚合物、化學分析（物理方法、元素分析及色譜）等。本課程以講課形式進行，輔以示範以及課堂和居家活動。相片和 PowerPoint 樣本可從以下網址下載： CUHK CUSA1081 YSCheung Snapshots and PowerPoint sample https://gocuhk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/yscheung_cuhk_edu_hk/EmVcKWj0hk9Hsfat5sbcgvMBpehkuxFD6VhORyFEc4YYKA?e=sJtiMu 或 https://bit.ly/419QkGX 或以上二維碼
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. CHEUNG Yu San
Date:	27, 29, 31 July 2026 (18 hours) (4 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English (and written materials in English)
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S2-S3
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,400.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit Certificate of completion will be awarded to students who pass the assessment (if applicable) and attain at least 75% attendance.

CUSA1111 Chemistry in Food and Health
食物與健康的化學

Content:	Nowadays, people have increasing awareness of healthy lifestyle. They care about what they eat and whether it is good for health. They would like to develop a balanced diet to enhance health and beauty. This course aims to introduce students to basic concepts with the relationship of nutrition and food to chemistry, as well as to develop students’ abilities in presentation skills through group project of case study. This course emphases on the scientific principles in chemistry related to food, diet and health. It provides the introduction of the chemical substances that can be found in food systems (including nutrients), such as protein, lipid, carbohydrate and phytochemicals. Moreover, working principles in food additives that related to chemistry will be further illustrated. In addition, different cooking methods will be introduced. Further applications with selected food in experiments will be performed in laboratory. Face-to-face teaching in lectures with the aid of interactive discussions in class will be adopted. Experimental sessions in laboratory will also be included. A group presentation of case study will be applied for final assessment in this course. 今時今日，人們對健康生活方式的意識日益增強。他們關心自己吃什麼以及是否對健康有益。他們希望制定均衡飲食以增強健康和保持美麗。本課程旨在向學生介紹營養、食品與化學關係的基本概念，並透過案例研究小組計畫培養學生的表達能力。本課程強調與食物、飲食和健康相關的化學科學原理。它介紹了食品系統中存在的化學物質（包括營養素），例如蛋白質、脂質、碳水化合物和植物化學物質。此外，本課程也進一步闡述與化學相關的食品添加劑的工作原理，並且會介紹不同的烹調方法。另外將會在實驗室對選定食品進行實驗，作為進一步應用。本課程採取面對面授課及課堂互動討論的方式進行教學，也包括實驗課。本課程的最終評估將採用案例研究的小組展示。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LO Chui Man Cat
Date:	4, 5, 10, 12 August 2026 (24 hours) (13 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S1-S3
Tuition Fee:	HKD 4,000.00
Recognition:	1.75 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (S1-S3)
生物醫學大發現 (S1-S3)

Content:	This course is the foundation course of CUSA2013 Great Discoveries of Biochemical Sciences (Senior Class), aiming at providing a holistic review of the development of life sciences. The course shall provide Secondary 1 to 3 students with some general understanding of prehistoric life forms, such as prokaryotic cells to more complex organisms ever existed on Earth, followed by the evolution of human beings. Finally, some milestones of the industrial revolution associated to the highlights of modern biomedical sciences shall be covered. Throughout the study of a series of fundamental topics, students are expected to gain some foundation knowledge of life and its evolution; interested students are encouraged to join the senior class to pursue some more in-depth knowledge related to biomedical sciences. 本課程為CUSA2013 生化科學大發現(高級班)的基礎課程，旨在讓初中生回顧生命科學的發展。課程內容包括一些史前生物的知識，例如原核細胞和其他在地球曾出現過的生物；從而再為同學介紹人類的演化。最後，本課程更將涵蓋工業革命以來的一些重要里程碑以及現代生物醫學的一些前瞻。通過對一系列特定課題的介紹，同學們將對生命及其演化有更多的理解；此有助鼓勵感興趣的學生再報讀高級班，進而追求生物醫學更深入的科學知識。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LO Fai Hang
Date:	13 July, 3* August 2024 (3.5 hours)
Time:	9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	Face to Face (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S1-S3
Tuition Fee:	HKD 1,000.00
Recognition:	0.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1063 Bioinformatics for secondary school students
生物信息學

Content:	In the past decade, high-throughput sequencing (HTS) has revolutionized scientific discoveries and breakthroughs. The sheer volume of sequencing data, consisting of just four nucleotide bases (A, T, G, and C), holds an immense wealth of information yet hidden in plain sight. Bioinformatics has emerged as an indispensable field, playing a pivotal role in managing, processing, and analyzing this vast amount of data. By leveraging computational algorithms and their design, bioinformatics addresses complex problems in biology and related disciplines. Furthermore, the development of pipelines and implementations (tools) is integral to computational biology – a field closely linked with bioinformatics. Together, these disciplines play a crucial role in transforming plain data to valuable biological insights by deciphering the information in nucleotide (DNA or RNA) sequences. While we have yet to realize the full potential of HTS and bioinformatics, their application has been widely and clearly demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, the epidemiological surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and the emergence of its variants were made possible with bioinformatics and computational biology – raising public awareness that science is indispensable and has important and practical roles in our society. While bioinformatics can be abstract and conceptual, its understanding and appreciation require practical implementation through dexterity. This course is designed to introduce bioinformatics to secondary school students as a practical science with theories and concepts largely anchored on general biology and chemistry. The concept of sequence alignment will be leveraged as a core component emphasizing on how it can be used to tackle different problems in biology such as mutations and evolution among others. The course will be implemented as lectures supplemented with hands-on drills (pen-and-paper exercise or tool-based exercise) as follow-through to provide concrete demonstrations or illustrations of relevant concepts. 在過去的十年，高通量測序技術（HTS）徹底改變了科學的發現和突破。僅由四個核苷酸鹼基（A、T、G和C）組成的大量測序數據蘊藏著巨大的信息，然而這些信息卻隱藏在明顯的視野之中。生物信息學在管理、處理和分析這大量數據方面發揮著關鍵作用，已經成為一個不可或缺的領域。利用計算演算法及其設計，生物信息學解決了生物學和相關學科中的複雜問題。此外，流程的設計和工具的開發對於計算生物學來說至關重要，它是與生物信息學密切相關的一個領域。通過解讀核苷酸（DNA或RNA）序列中的信息，這兩個學科共同在將平淡的數據轉化為有價值的生物學見解方面扮演著重要的角色。儘管我們尚未完全實現HTS及生物信息學的全部潛力，但在COVID19 大流行期間，它們的應用已經得到了廣泛而明確的證明。例如，基於生物信息學和計算生物學的流行病學監測使我們能夠追蹤SARS-CoV-2及其變異體的出現，提高公眾對科學的認識，了解科學的不可或缺性及其在社會中扮演重要且實際的角色。雖然生物信息學可能抽象和概念化，但通過靈巧的操作便能理解和欣賞它。本課程旨在向中學生介紹生物信息學，一個將理論和概念主要依托於一般生物學和化學的實用科學。序列比對的概念將作為本課程的核心部分，強調它在解決生物學中的不同問題，如突變和進化等方面的應用。該課程將以講座形式進行，並輔以實際演練，具體演示或說明生物信息學的相關概念。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Professor CHAN Ting Fung
Date:	13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29* August 2024 (14 hours)
Time:	10:00 am – 12:30 pm/1:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	English supplemented with Cantonese
Venue:	Face-to-Face (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,140.00
Recognition:	1 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA2023 Introduction to Bionics
仿生學淺談

Content:	Bionics is the branch of science dedicated to the studying of the characteristics, structure or functions of bio-systems for innovations in developing new technology, it is also known as “Biomimicry” or “Biomimetics”. Since 1960s, bionics has developed quickly and applied widely in various fields of science and technology. With an emphasis on the scientific basis of various processes or phenomena in nature, this course aims to introduce to the students the various inspirations which human beings acquired from nature, the methodology, the major applications, and the advancements of bionics. Students will learn in form of lectures, videos, demonstrations, quizzes, discussions, and also gain hands-on experience through participating in worksheets and self-exploratory activities. 仿生學又稱為「模擬生物學」或「生物模仿學」，是一門研究生物系統的特質、結構及功能原理的科學，主要用以研發各種創新科技。自六十年代開始，仿生學的迅速發展使其在各個科學及技術範疇中漸漸普及。本課程旨在以各種科學現象或過程的原理為基礎，通過講解、視頻、示範、測驗、及討論等內容介紹仿生學的原理及仿生學在各方面的應用。學生亦可通過工作紙及在家實驗等活動，親身了解仿生學的基本原理。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Centre for Promoting Science Education, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. CHUNG, Kwok Cheong
Date:	28, 30 July, 4, 6, 11, 15 August 2025 (18 hours) (18 August 2025 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S2-S3
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,400.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA2043 An Ocean of Inspiration and Beauty
海洋啟示錄

Content:	The oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface and is the biggest biome on Earth as well as the most important component of the biosphere. Being the crater of life on Earth, the ocean is also the crucial factor for maintaining life on Earth. In the history of mankind, the oceans have been admired and greatly respected for its significance in the exploration of nature, as well as in the development of human civilization. This course intends to offer an overview of the oceans from perspectives such as culture, history, science, philosophy and arts; as well as to acknowledge the importance of the oceans to mankind and other life forms on Earth. The core concepts include the roles played by the oceans in the development of human civilization, the impact and reliance of human beings on the oceans, ocean processes and the physical, chemical and biological properties of the oceans, diversity of marine ecosystems and marine organisms, how marine organisms solve their specific problems and provide inspirations for solving human problems, the importance of the oceans in maintaining global climatic and ecological balances, as well as how we should protect, conserve and sustainably exploit the oceans for our future generations and all life forms on Earth. 海洋覆蓋了地球七成的表面，是地球最大的生物群系和生物圈最重要的部份。海洋既是地球上生命產生的搖籃，又是維持生命的必要關鍵因素。自古以來人類對神祕莫測的海洋既敬畏又嚮往；海洋是人類對自然的探索以至文明的產生和發展過程中極重要部份。本課程旨在讓學員從文化、歷史、科學、哲學、及藝術等角度去認識海洋；及了解海洋對人類以至其他生物的重要性。主要課程內容包括海洋在人類文明發展的角色、人類對海洋的影響和依賴、各種海洋過程及海洋的物理，化學，生物等方面的特性、海洋生態系和海洋生物的多樣性、海洋生物如何適應獨海洋環境並為人類提供解決問題的靈感、海洋在調節全球氣候和生態平衡的功能、及我們應如何維護、保育及永續地開發海洋等。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Centre for Promoting Science Education, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. CHUNG, Kwok Cheong
Date:	13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 July 2026 (21 hours) (1 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1035 Mysteries in the Atomic World
原子世界的奧秘

Content:	This course will bring students to retrace the thinking paths of physicists in the early 20th century to unravel the mysteries of atoms. The course includes lectures, experiments, and a visit. Students will glimpse through the basic concepts of quantum physics, such as wave particle duality, quantization, wave function and its probabilistic interpretation, spin, and their applications to understand some atomic and nuclear phenomena, including energy levels in atoms, atomic spectra, formation of molecules, as well as a more advanced topic on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is now widely applied to medical imaging. Students will gain hands-on experience in using modern laboratory equipment to measure atomic spectra, and determine the charge mass ratio of electron. A visit to a company in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park will also be included to let students gain hands-on experience on the operation of a medical MRI machine. 本課程帶領學生重溫二十世紀初物理學家探索原子奧秘的過程。課程包括講座、實驗，和參觀三部分。學生將瞥見量子物理的基本概念，包括波粒二象性、量子化、波函數及其或然率詮釋，自旋；這些概念如何應用於了解原子和核子的現象，包括原子的能階、光譜、分子的形成，以及一個較深入、目前廣泛應用於醫療造影的現象：磁力共振。學生也會學習如何利用現代科學儀器測量原子的光譜，以及電子的電荷質量比。課程也包括到香港科學技術園參觀一間儀器公司，以體驗實際操作醫學磁力共振儀器。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. TONG Shiu Sing
Date:	20, 21, 22 August 2026 (21 hours) (29 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,800.00 (including materials for experiments)
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1045 Discovering the Universe
探索宇宙

Content:	Humans want to explore the universe by looking up into the sky since ancient times. This course offers the outline about the selected phenomena which were observable with the naked eye. Upon finishing the course, students will acquire the development of modern astronomy, knowledge of the basic observational features of the sky, and the application of physical principles to astronomy. The course includes lectures, experiments, and observation sessions. The experiments session is aimed to provide students with hand-on experience in basic physical principles and ideas in Astronomy. Student will have indoor observation of simulated night in class. Outdoor solar observation will be held if weather permits. 人類自古以來已希望通過觀察天文現象來探索身處的宇宙。本課程的設計正旨在概述這些肉眼能見的天象。完成課程的學生會了解當代天文的發展、有關天象的基本知識，以及物理定律在天文學上的應用。本課程分為講座、實驗，和天文觀察三部份。實驗部份的目的是讓學生有機會親身驗證認識基本科學原理和天文概念。學生在天文觀察部份，可以參與模擬星空觀察。若天氣許可，學生會於室外作太陽的觀察。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LEUNG Po Kin
Date:	27, 28, 30 July 2026 (21 hours) (31 July 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,800.00
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1095 Relativity and Particle Physics
相對論與粒子物理學

Content:	This course is tailored for students who are curious about the fundamental workings of the universe. Embarking on a captivating exploration of special relativity, we will uncover the mind-bending concepts of time dilation and length contraction. We will then dive into the realm of particle physics, unravelling the mysteries of elementary particles and fundamental interactions. Students will be able to learn about the cutting-edge technologies used in particle accelerators and detectors in frontier scientific research, and gain some hands-on experience with apparatus. Come join us on this exhilarating journey as we unlock the secrets of the cosmos and inspire a lifelong passion for scientific discovery! 本課程特別為對宇宙基本運作感到好奇的學生度身打造。我們將踏上一段引人入勝的探索之旅，揭示狹義相對論中如時間膨脹和長度收縮等概念。我們更會深入粒子物理學的領域，解開基本粒子、基本相互作用的神秘面紗。此外，同學們將會學習到粒子加速器和探測器等用於前沿研究的尖端技術，並有機會親自動手操作儀器。讓我們一同展開這趟令人振奮的科學探索之旅程，解開宇宙的奧秘！
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. CHENG Hok Chuen Tom Dr. YIP Long Sang Kenny
Date:	20, 22, 24 July 2026 (21 hours) (25 July 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,800.00
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

SAYT1006 Risk Management and Actuarial Science
風險管理與精算學

Content:	The uncertainty in an event or an activity is known as risk. Risks are encountered in trivial events such as travelling and in professional activities such as business partnership. We take risk every day. This course provides a broad perspective on both current practices and mathematical theories of risk management. Topics include qualitative and quantitative classifications of risks, mathematical modelling of financial markets and derivatives, current financial issues and crises, and statistical analysis of financial data, mathematics of insurance and Actuarial Science. This course is designed for the students who are interested in the scientific and mathematical aspects of risk management, financial market and actuarial science. 任何事件或活動的不確定性皆可視為風險。我們於日常中會遭遇到各項大大小小的風險。小如平日生活之衣食住行、大如商業之投機活動，風險總是伴隨左右。本課程為風險管理的實際應用和數學理論提供廣泛概要。本課程涵蓋範圍包括：風險的質化與量化分類，金融市場與衍生產品的數學建模，現今金融的課題與危機，金融數據的統計分析，保險數學與精算。本課程為有興趣於風險管理，金融市場或精算學之數理概念的同學而設。
Category:	Category I – University-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LEUNG, Sze Him Isaac
Date:	16, 21, 23, 28, 30 July 2026 (30 hours) (4 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S6 with good knowledge in mathematics, knowledge in economics is preferable but not necessarily
Tuition Fee:	HKD 4,200.00 (Students who have attended all sessions will be granted a HKD 500 scholarship)
Recognition:	1 University Unit(s) Students who complete the course and meet its requirement can opt for credit exemption when studying at CUHK. This credit can only be used to apply exemption from the 1 credit course RMSC1101 Elementary Concepts in Risk Management

CUSA1017 Weather and Climate
天氣與氣候

Content:	This course will offer basic understanding of how the weather and climate work and how humans make use of our scientific understanding to perform weather forecasts. Different atmospheric phenomena including cloud formation, land-sea breeze, ocean current, atmospheric jet stream and cyclones will be introduced. Demonstrations and hands-on experiments will be available to facilitate understanding. The interpretation of the phenomena in weather charts and how to understand forecast output from models will also be discussed. Studies of climate starting from the perspectives of the climate of Hong Kong to the scale of global climate change will be covered. Furthermore, the quantitative method of examining an atmosphere-ocean cycle, namely the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), will allow students to look beyond the usual narrative of the ENSO effect. 本課程將提供對天氣和氣候如何運作的基本了解，以及人類如何利用科學知識進行天氣預報。本課程將介紹不同的大氣現象，包括雲的形成、海陸風、海洋流、大氣急流和氣旋。還將提供示範和實驗以促進理解。本課程也將解釋天氣圖表，如何理解模型的預報結果，並涵蓋從香港氣候到全球氣候的變化，以及厄爾尼諾南方振盪的影響。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme (EESC), Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. AU-YEUNG, Yee Man Andie Dr. LI, Kwan Kit Ronald
Date:	25, 26, 27 August 2025 (15 hours) (29 August 2025 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S3-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,400.00
Recognition:	1 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

STEM1070 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
人工智能導論

Content:	Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. This course aims to provide you with a solid foundation in both the mathematical concepts necessary for AI and the practical skills required for machine learning. We will cover essential mathematical topics such as linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory, exploring how they relate to AI and its algorithms. Once we have established a mathematical and statistical foundations, we will delve into the exciting world of machine learning. You will learn about different types of machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, and understand how these algorithms can be used to make predictions, recognize patterns, and make intelligent decisions. This course will incorporate hands-on projects and practical exercises. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world problems, working with popular machine learning libraries and tools. By engaging in these practical activities, you will develop valuable skills in data analysis, model development, and evaluation. 人工智能正在革新各個行業，從醫療保健和金融到交通運輸和娛樂。本課程旨在提供人工智能所需的數學概念和機器學習所需的實踐技能的基礎。本課程涵蓋線性代數、微積分和概率論等基本數學主題，探索它們與人工智能及其算法的關係。在建立了數學和統計基礎之後，我們將深入探索人工智能世界。學習不同類型的機器學習算法，包括監督學習和無監督學習，並了解這些算法如何用於預測、識別模式和做出智能決策。本課程將結合實踐項目和實際練習。應用所學知識於現實世界的問題，並使用流行的機器學習庫和工具進行工作。通過參與這些實踐活動，發展出有價值的數據分析、模型開發和評估技能。
Category:	Category I – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK Department of Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LIU Kin Yat Dr. HAN Dongkun
Date:	22-24, 27-31 July 2026 (42 hours)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	English supplemented with Cantonese
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	studying S4-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,500.00
Recognition:	2 University Unit(s) Students who complete the course and meet its requirement can opt for credit exemption when studying at CUHK.

CUSA1105 Sidewalk Physicists’ Lab
「明辨是非」物理實驗室

Content:	The course aims to introduce essential concepts in physics through vivid demonstrations and hands-on STEM activities. Using the style of a famous popular science TV programme, the instructor will present students with stunning science magic and tricks, leading them to enjoy an exciting journey of discovering the principles of physics in mechanics, waves, sound, optics, radiations, solar energy, electromagnetism, gases, aerodynamics, and low-temperature material properties. Hands-on activities will be arranged for students to construct their own STEM toys (e.g., telescope and model aeroplanes), and to test their performance. The course is suitable for students enthusiastic about learning science, technology and natural phenomena through STEM but without a physics background. 本課程旨在透過生動的演示和實踐 STEM 活動來介紹物理學的基本概念。導師以著名科普電視節目的風格，為學生呈現令人驚嘆的科學魔術和技巧，帶領學生享受一段激動人心的旅程，以探索力學、波動、聲音、光學、輻射、電磁學、氣體、空氣動力學和低溫物料等物理原理。我們將安排學生動手製作自己的 STEM 玩具（例如望遠鏡和模型飛機），並測試這些玩具的表現。本課程適合熱衷於透過STEM學習科學、技術和自然現象、但沒有物理背景的學生。
Category:	Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. TONG Shiu Sing
Date:	6, 7, 8 August 2026 (18 hours) (15 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm (6, 7 August 2026) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (8 August 2026)
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S1 – S3
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00 (including materials for experiments)
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1121 Chemistry Basis in Cooking Process
烹飪過程的化學基礎

Content:	Many people perform cooking at home and try to explore new cooking methods. Some people may be curious about what happened to cooking and the chemical reactions that involved in cooking process. For examples, change in texture of cooking eggs, colour changes in cooking beef, shrimp and crab, color change of vegetables in acidic and alkaline medium, browning of apples in prolong storage in air, etc. Actually, they are all related to chemical reactions. This course is designed to illustrate the chemistry basis related to cooking process. Emphasis is given to the observable changes in color and texture of the food. Selected techniques in various cooking methods will be discussed in lectures. Due to safety reasons, cooking will not be performed in the laboratory, and some related experiments were chosen instead. For examples, we need to wash the cooking utensils and dishes after cooking. One experiment is the application of recycled cooking oil to make soap that can be used for washing. Another experiment is the study of color changes of phytochemicals in vegetables in acidic and alkaline medium with their possible application as a pH indicator. Face-to-face teaching in lectures with the aid of interactive discussions in class will be adopted. Video demonstration for selected cooking methods will also be provided. Experimental sessions in laboratory will also be included. A group presentation of case study will be applied for final assessment in this course. 許多人都會在家做飯，並嘗試探索新的烹飪方法，有些人可能會好奇在烹飪過程中發生了什麼事，以及在烹飪過程中涉及的化學反應。例如，煮蛋時質地的變化，烹調牛肉、蝦、蟹時顏色的變化，蔬菜在酸性和鹼性介質中的顏色變化，以及蘋果在空氣中長期存放的褐變等。事實上，它們都與化學反應有關。本課程旨在闡釋與烹飪過程相關的化學基礎原理，強調在於食物顏色和質地的可觀察變化，以及在上課時討論一些不同的烹飪方法和技術。基於安全考慮，我們不會在實驗室進行煮食，取而代之，我們選取了一些相關的實驗。例如，我們煮食後需要清洗廚具和碗碟，其中一項實驗是利用回收的食用油來製造可用於洗滌的肥皂，另一項實驗是研究蔬菜中植化素在酸性和鹼性介質中的顏色變化及其作為pH指示劑的應用。本課程採取面對面授課及課堂互動討論的方式進行教學，並將提供所選烹飪方法的影片示範，也包括相關的實驗課。本課程的最終評估將採用案例研究的小組展示。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LO Chui Man Cat
Date:	17, 19, 24, 26 August 2026 (24 hours) (27 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S3-S5
Tuition Fee:	HKD 4,000.00
Recognition:	1.75 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1073 Increasing Environmental Chemicals in Natural Ecosystems
自然生態系中環境化學品的增加

Content:	This course aims to give students a scientific overview of different environmental chemical issues in the planet Earth and will look into the scientific basis and find out potential solution to different environmental chemical pollution problems. The class will cover topics related to different ecosystem types and the environmental chemicals on the planet, which are related to their presented problems such as global climate change, nutrient enrichment, wildlife population declines, and other environmental health concerns including human health. The course will cover the basic concepts of ecology, environmental sciences, microbiology, plant and animal sciences, ecotoxicology, and environmental sustainability. Case studies will be provided to help the students better grasp the underlying principles. 本課程旨在讓學生對地球上各種環境化學問題有一個科學的概述，並探討其科學基礎，並找到解決各種環境化學污染問題的潛在解決方案。課程將涵蓋不同生態系統類型及其地球上的環境化學物質，這些化學物質與它們所面臨的問題息息相關，例如全球氣候變遷、營養富集、野生動物種群下降以及其他環境健康問題，包括人類健康。課程將涵蓋生態學、環境科學、微生物學、植物與動物科學、生態毒理學和環境永續性的基本概念。課程將提供案例研究，幫助學生更好地理解相關原則。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Professor TSUI, Tsz Ki Martin
Date:	17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 August 2026 (21 hours) (26 or 27 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to S3-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1125 Introduction to Cosmology
宇宙學概論

Content:	This course is designed for high school students and aims to introduce the fundamental concepts and latest advancements in cosmology. We will explore the origin, composition, and history of the universe, starting with the theory of the Big Bang, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the expansion of the universe and its underlying mechanisms. We will examine the components of the universe, including the intriguing concepts of dark matter and dark energy, and investigate how these mysterious elements shape the structure and evolution of the cosmos. We will also discuss the process of Big Bang nucleosynthesis (BBN) to understand how it explains the formation of light elements. Additionally, the course will cover the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) and its significance, as well as the process of large-scale structure formation, exploring the formation and distribution of galaxies and galaxy clusters in the universe. We will also introduce important observations in current cosmological research, including how modern telescopes and detectors are used to observe distant galaxies and their characteristics. Ultimately, this course aims not only to equip students with essential knowledge in cosmology but also to ignite their passion for science and cultivate a curiosity for exploring the unknown. 本課程專為高中學生量身打造，旨在介紹宇宙學的基本概念與最新進展。我們將探討宇宙的起源、構成及演化歷史，從宇宙大爆炸理論開始，讓學生深入了解宇宙的膨脹及其背後的機制。我們將探討宇宙的組成部分，包括引人入勝的暗物質與暗能量概念，並研究這些神秘元素如何塑造宇宙的結構與演變。我們還將討論大爆炸核合成（BBN）的過程，以了解其如何解釋輕元素的形成。此外，課程中將涵蓋宇宙微波背景輻射（CMB）的發現及其重要意義，以及大型結構形成的過程，探討星系和星系團的形成及其在宇宙中的分佈。我們亦將介紹當前宇宙學研究中的重要觀察，包括如何使用現代望遠鏡和探測器來觀測遙遠的星系及其特性。這門課程不僅希望學生們能夠掌握宇宙學的基本知識，還能激發他們對科學的熱情，培養探索未知的好奇心。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LEUNG Po Kin
Date:	14, 15, 16, 17, 18 July 2025 (18 hours) (19 July 2025 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	2:00 pm – 5:30 pm / 6:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S5-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA2013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences (Senior Class)
生物醫學大發現(高級班)

Content:	This course aims at deciphering how the work of some famous scientists in the field of life sciences has affected our daily life and our society. The course first provides students with the general knowledge of some basic processes in life, namely biochemistry, cell biology, and immunology, followed by how the knowledge has helped us to cope with the natural adversities such as diseases. The improvements of our quality of life by the technological advances in life sciences will also be discussed. Finally, how the development in life sciences has brought revolutionizing impacts on our lives, civilization, and modernization will be presented. Through a series of learning activities, students are encouraged to comprehend and to connect the discoveries in life sciences to daily scenarios. This course is particularly suitable for students who want to understand more on how discoveries in life sciences, which have transformed the way we think and live throughout the centuries. 本科旨於探討一些卓越生命科學學家的研究成果及其科學意念如何影響現代人類的生活及社會發展。課程內容首先介紹一些生命運作的基本概念，即生物化學，細胞生物學及免疫學，然後再談及生命科學如何幫助人類抵禦疾病等自然災害。最後，課堂將進一步演繹那些生命科學的理論如何被應用，從而對現今社會作出貢獻。同學可以透過不同的課堂學習活動，增進了解這些當代重要的科學發明如何對人類生活及其對科研工作帶來革命性的影響及反思。本課程是為對生命科學感興趣的同學而設；課程內容讓同學們進一步了解生命科學的發現如何對我們日常生活帶來深遠的影響。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Biochemistry Programme, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LO Fai Hang
Date:	8, 15, 22 November 2025 (18 hours) (13 December 2025 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	Face to Face (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S5-S6 who are interested in biomedical sciences
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,400.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

STEM1060 Sustainable Energy Toward Carbon Neutrality
邁向碳中和的可持續能源

Content:	The global climate change is a major challenge confronting our generation. It is crucial to identify sustainable energy solutions that effectively reduce carbon emissions and pave the way for an affordable, reliable, and low-carbon future. This course is designed to give students an overview of the following topics: carbon capture and utilisation, energy storage, renewable energy, smart grids, low-carbon power system operation. This course also consists of laboratory sections for students to acquire hands-on experience. After taking this course, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of these topics, enabling them to better contribute to building a sustainable energy future. 全球氣候變化已成為我們時代所面臨的緊迫挑戰。尋求可持續的能源路徑，以顯著減少溫室氣體排放，對於實現一個經濟高效、穩定可靠且低碳的未來至關重要。本課程的目的是向學生們傳授一系列關鍵知識，包括但不限於：碳捕獲與利用、能源儲存技術、可再生能源、智能電網、低碳電力運營。本課程亦包括實驗室課節，讓學生獲得相關的實踐經驗。通過本課程，學生們將能夠全面掌握這些關鍵知識，進而更好地為構建一個可持續的能源未來貢獻自己的力量。
Category:	Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Professor CHEN, Yue Dr. HAN, Dongkun Dr. CHAN, Ka Long Donald
Date:	16 – 18, 21 – 24 July 2025 (42 hours) (25 July 2025 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	Students studying S4-S6 or equivalents with Chemistry background
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,500.00 (Students who attend all sessions will be granted a HKD 500 scholarship)
Recognition:	2 University Unit(s) Students who complete the course and meet its requirement can opt for credit exemption when studying at CUHK.

STEM1060 Sustainable Energy Toward Carbon Neutrality
邁向碳中和的可持續能源

Content:	The global climate change is a major challenge confronting our generation. It is crucial to identify sustainable energy solutions that effectively reduce carbon emissions and pave the way for an affordable, reliable, and low-carbon future. This course is designed to give students an overview of the following topics: carbon capture and utilisation, energy storage, renewable energy, smart grids, low-carbon power system operation. This course also consists of laboratory sections for students to acquire hands-on experience. After taking this course, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of these topics, enabling them to better contribute to building a sustainable energy future. 全球氣候變化已成為我們時代所面臨的緊迫挑戰。尋求可持續的能源路徑，以顯著減少溫室氣體排放，對於實現一個經濟高效、穩定可靠且低碳的未來至關重要。本課程的目的是向學生們傳授一系列關鍵知識，包括但不限於：碳捕獲與利用、能源儲存技術、可再生能源、智能電網、低碳電力運營。本課程亦包括實驗室課節，讓學生獲得相關的實踐經驗。通過本課程，學生們將能夠全面掌握這些關鍵知識，進而更好地為構建一個可持續的能源未來貢獻自己的力量。
Category:	Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Professor CHEN, Yue Dr. HAN, Dongkun Dr. CHAN, Ka Long Donald
Date:	16 – 18, 21 – 24 July 2025 (42 hours) (25 July 2025 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	Students studying S4-S6 or equivalents with Chemistry background
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,500.00 (Students who attend all sessions will be granted a HKD 500 scholarship)
Recognition:	2 University Unit(s) Students who complete the course and meet its requirement can opt for credit exemption when studying at CUHK.

CUSA1141 Exploring Chemistry in Anime, Comics and Games
在二次元世界中探索化學

Content:	Anime, comics and games (ACG) describe a global subculture covering a wide range of animations, comic books and video games. ACG often reflects social values and provides imaginative spaces where diverse communities can connect and express themselves. Beyond cultural influence, ACG often incorporates chemistry concepts into stories and gameplay, blending science with entertainment. For example, anime series illustrate alchemy-inspired reactions and futuristic materials. Comics highlight chemical transformations and the conservation of mass. Games can simulate processes such as synthesis, catalysis, or energy conversion. These creative works not only spark curiosity but also make abstract chemical principles such as bonding, reactions, and thermodynamics accessible, inspiring younger generations to explore chemistry, materials science, and related fields. This course is designed for students to explore chemistry through popular ACG creations that adopt scientific principles in their narratives or gameplay mechanics. Through lectures, students will discover fundamental chemistry concepts hidden in popular plots and settings. Students will also carry out a guided case study on selected topics and present their interesting findings to the class. ACG (anime, comics and games) 描述了一種涵蓋各類動畫、漫畫與電子遊戲的全球次文化。ACG常常反映社會價值，並提供充滿想像力的空間，讓多元社群能夠交流與表達自我。除了文化影響之外，ACG也常將化學概念融入故事與遊戲玩法之中，將科學與娛樂結合。例如，動畫作品展現受煉金術啟發的反應與未來材料；漫畫強調化學轉化與質量守恆；遊戲則能模擬合成、催化或能量轉換等過程。這些創作不僅激發好奇心，還使得鍵結、反應與熱力學等抽象的化學原理更易理解，並啟發年輕世代探索化學、材料科學及相關領域。本課程旨在引導學生透過受科學原理啟發的熱門ACG作品探索化學。學生將透過課堂發現隱藏在熟悉情節與設定中的基礎化學概念。學生亦會在指導下進行專題研究，並就所選主題進行匯報。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. CHAN Ka Long Donald
Date:	17, 18, 20 August 2026 (18 hours) (21 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	Promoting or studying S5 – S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1093 Amazing Mushrooms: Exploring the Applications in Sustainability Practices
神奇的菇菌：探索在可持續發展中的應用

Content:	This course takes you on a fascinating journey into the hidden world of fungi — exploring how these remarkable organisms shaped life on land, sustain ecosystems, and inspire next-generation sustainability solutions. You will discover how fungi connect plants through underground networks, clean up pollution, and transform food waste into valuable products. Through interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, you will learn how fungi are driving innovations in food production, biofuels, and sustainable materials. Students will even cultivate mushrooms using local wood and food waste, and design eco‑friendly, waterproof cushioning materials made from fungal mycelium — showing how science and creativity can work together for a greener future. 本課程將帶領學生走進真菌的奇妙世界，探索這些神秘生物如何塑造陸地生命、維繫生態系統，並啟發新一代的永續創新方案。學生將了解真菌如何透過地下網絡連結植物、淨化污染，甚至把食物廢料轉化為有價值的資源。課程結合互動講座與實作體驗，內容涵蓋真菌生物學、演化生態學、食品生物技術、生物修復與環境永續等主題。學生更有機會利用本地木材與食物廢料培植菇菌，及設計以真菌菌絲體製成的環保防水緩衝材料，親身體驗科學與創意如何攜手打造更綠色的未來。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	School of Life Science, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. TANG Ming Chak Alvin
Date:	21, 23, 25 July 2026 (21 hours) (28, 30 July 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	Promoting or studying S4– S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,800.00
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1145 Astronomical Observation
天文觀測

Content:	Astronomy is a unique scientific discipline, as it cannot rely on traditional laboratory experiments. Instead, it advances through sophisticated observational methods—employing instrumentation like telescopes, meticulous observation strategies, and rigorous data analysis. Crucially, unlike laboratory work which can produce three-dimensional data, all astronomical measurements—such as density, velocity, and temperature—are projected onto a two-dimensional plane of sky. This fundamental limitation makes data interpretation exceptionally complex, necessitating a heavy reliance on numerical modeling. Since 2021, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been developing Hong Kong's first professional astronomical camera, named Roger. Upon completion, Roger will be deployed on telescopes at premier global sites, such as those in Hawaii or Greenland. This course offers a rare opportunity to visit the CUHK laboratory where Roger is being assembled—a first-of-its-kind experience in Hong Kong. Additionally, the course will survey essential observation strategies and introduce the principles of numerical modeling critical to modern astronomy. 天文學是一門獨特的科學領域，其研究無法在傳統的實驗室中進行。取而代之的是，它依賴於精密的觀測方法——運用如望遠鏡等先進儀器、精心設計的觀測策略，以及嚴謹的數據分析。至關重要的是，有別於能產生三維數據的實驗室研究，所有天文測量數據——例如密度、速度與溫度——都是沿著視線方向投影在二維平面上的。這項根本限制使得數據解讀變得異常複雜，必須高度依賴數值模擬技術。自2021年起，香港中文大學一直致力於研發香港首台專業級天文相機，命名為「Roger」。完成後，Roger 將被部署於全球頂級的觀測站，例如夏威夷或格陵蘭的望遠鏡上。本課程提供了一個難得的機會，參觀正在組裝Roger 的中大實驗室——這在香港是前所未有的體驗。此外，課程也將概述重要的天文觀測策略，並介紹對現代天文學至關重要的數值模擬原理。
Category:	Category II – University Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Professor LI Hua Bai
Date:	3-8 August 2026 (18 hours) (10 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Mandarin supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4 – S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1056 Space-Time Data Science
時空數據科學

Content:	Space-time data science addresses some of the biggest challenges facing our communities, from tracking air quality to predicting disease outbreaks and optimizing traffic flow in city planning. This course opens the door to exciting possibilities by teaching students how to understand the intricate relationships for data in spatial and temporal dimensions. By studying the dynamics of space-time data, students will explore real-world applications that directly impact their lives and the environment around them. This hands-on course provides a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking and analytical skills while engaging with relevant, practical problems in fields like public health, urban planning, and even sports analytics. The course incorporates hands-on projects and practical exercises. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, working with data science libraries and tools. By engaging in these practical activities, students will develop valuable skills in data analysis, model development, and evaluation 時空數據科學致力於解決我們社會所面臨的重大挑戰，從追蹤空氣品質、預測疾病爆發，到優化城市規劃中的交通流量。本課程將引導學生深入理解數據在空間與時間維度上的複雜關聯，為解決現實難題開啟全新視角。通過學習時空數據的動態特性，學生將有機會探索與自身生活和周遭環境息息相關的實際應用。這門實用課程提供了一個獨特的契機，讓學生在參與公共衛生、城市規劃甚至體育分析等領域的問題時，培養批判性思維與分析能力。課程內容將涵蓋實作專題與練習，學生將有機會運用所學知識解決實際問題，並熟悉常用的數據科學工具。透過這些實踐活動，學生將能掌握數據分析、模型開發與評估等方面的實用技能。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LIU Kin Yat Dr. HO Kwok Wah
Date:	17-20 August 2026 (18 hours) (21 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 1:00 pm (17 & 18 August 2026) 9:30 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (19 & 20 August 2026)
Medium of Instruction:	English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S4-S5
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,600.00
Recognition:	1.25 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1083 Life on Land: From Underground to Canopy
陸地生命：從地下到樹冠

Content:	This course offers an in-depth exploration of terrestrial ecosystems, examining the intricate connections between life below the soil and above the ground. Students will investigate how physical, chemical, and biological processes shape habitats and sustain biodiversity. Topics include soil ecology, forest ecology, freshwater ecology, as well as plants and animals’ interaction and human impacts on terrestrial systems. Through lectures, field trips and class activities, students will gain a holistic understanding of how terrestrial life systems function and how they can be conserved in the face of global environmental change. 本課程深入探索陸地生態系統，研究土壤下方與地面上生命之間的複雜連結。學生將探討物理、化學及生物過程如何塑造生境並維持生物多樣性。課程內容涵蓋土壤生態學、森林生態學、淡水生態學，以及動植物互動與人類對陸地系統的影響。透過講課、實地考察及課堂活動，學生將全面理解陸地生命系統的運作方式，並掌握在全球環境變遷下如何保育這些系統。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. LAW Man Suet Michelle
Date:	27-29, 31 July 2026 (21 hours) (3 August 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (27-28 July 2026) 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (29 July 2026) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (31 July 2026)
Medium of Instruction:	Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	Promoting or studying S4– S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,800.00
Recognition:	1.5 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.

CUSA1021 Analysis in Modern Chemistry
現代化學分析

Content:	This course aims at introducing the basic concepts and techniques in carrying out chemical analysis by using various modern spectroscopic and chromatographic instruments. Students will learn how to use modern instruments to determine the amounts of substances present in a mixture down to part per million levels (ppm), and identify the structure of a compound. Techniques such as UV-visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography will be covered. This course will also discuss some common standard practices of collecting and preparing samples for laboratory testing, the accreditation system in testing laboratories. This course is conducted in the format of lecture. 本課程旨在介紹化學分析中所用到的現代光譜和色譜儀器的基本概念和技術。學生將學習使用該等儀器來分析濃度水平低至百萬分之一的物質，並確定化合物的結構。課程內容包括紫外−可見光譜法、紅外線光譜法、質譜分析法、核磁共振、氣相色譜法及高效能液相色譜法的操作技巧，以及化驗工作中的收集及製備樣本的常用標準技巧和香港化驗室所實行的認可系統。課程以講課形式進行。
Category:	Category II – Academy-Level Credit-Bearing
Organising units:	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, CUHK
Lecturer:	Dr. CHAN Wing Fat Dr. CHEUNG Yu San Dr. MAK Kin Wah Kendrew
Date:	20, 22, 24 July 2026 (15 hours) (28 July 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm &/or 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medium of Instruction:	Lecture presented in Cantonese, supplemented with English terminologies. Written materials in English.
Venue:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expected applicants:	promoting to or studying S5-S6
Tuition Fee:	HKD 3,200.00
Recognition:	1 Academy Unit(s) Students can accumulate credits which will be regarded as “Other Learning Experience” when applying University.