Description

With the recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, digital computers are providing a new future for human society. The world has changed - those who are kids today will be the adults that will live with this paradigm-shifting change. This course opens a door for kids to an entry level of machine intelligence through utilization of programing (Scratch) and robot (mBot) control, and offers them a steppingstone to explore the knowledge and a glimpse of this fundamentally changed future society.

Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT Media Lab. With drag-n-drop, learners can easily create projects with audio and video effects, and share creations with others. mBot is a do-it-yourself educational robot kit created by robotics experts. 

The first half of this course will focus on sharpening the basic logical skills of the students through Scratch. Then we will proceed to teach students developing their own software to control the robotic device mBot. Students will build the mBot robots themselves from separate mechanical pieces in the first class. Then they will learn the basic skills for putting the intelligence into the otherwise dumb mBot and transforming the robot into an intelligent self-driving autonomous vehicle. This involves putting advanced abilities like dynamic sensing, dynamic decision-making, and inter-vehicle communication into the mBot robot and utilizes them to do self-driving – which is one of the hottest topics in the industry today.

Basic programming concepts, e.g. variables, arrays, controls, loops, data abstraction and objects, are infused into the course too. These are universal principles for any modern programming language, and will be beneficial if kids want to go further in coding.

The course will conclude with a rally competition of teams of mBots on a “line-chasing” map to practice what they have learnt from this course.

Course Sample

Instructor

Dr. Alex Lam ── Dr. Lam received his Ph.D. degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the McGill University of Canada in 2011. Since then he has been teaching at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of HKUST, teaching various courses at the undergraduate level. He has experience in developing diverse course materials and he enjoys teaching and sharing the joy of learning with his students. He feels that computer programming offers the best platform for the youth to unleash their full logical thinking capability.

Date & Time

Robot Assembly, Lectures & Practice

Jul 15, 17, 19, 22 & 24 (Mon, Wed, Fri) 【2:00pm – 4:30pm】

Project Demonstration & Presentation

Jul 26 (Fri) 【2:00pm – 4:30pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Jul 29 and/or Jul 31. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Language

Cantonese supplemented with English (Lecture notes in Chinese)

Requirements

P.5 – P.6 students who are interested in Computer Science and programming

Award

Students with 80% attendance, have submitted all the assessment assignments and taken part in the final competition will be issued a certificate

Course Fee

HKD 3,800

Material Fee

Each student must bring their own Makeblock mBot 2 for lessons, or purchase through CDGT at a cost of HKD 1,250

Description

In this course, we will introduce various important topics of daily life mathematics, via the combination of classroom teaching and e-learning materials, with the aim of enhancing students’ appreciation of the beauty of mathematics, and illustrating how mathematics can be suitably applied in our daily lives. The connections between these topics with various disciplines, for example computer science, physics and architecture, will also be explored so that interdisciplinary learning can be effectively promoted.

Topics to be covered in this course mainly include the historical advancement of numeral system; applications of geometry in various scientific aspects; the connection of fractal geometry, origami and modern architecture; and topics in combinatorics (counting, probability and graphs), with focus on respective mathematical principles, numerical examples and practical applications. Class discussions and activities will also be conducted, so that students can gain better understanding of these topics.

*The course content is developed based on the “Blended Learning in Mathematics” (EPGL Online Summer Program 2022).

Course Sample (1)   Course Sample (2)

Instructor

Dr. Hugo Mak ── Dr. Mak obtained his Ph.D. in Mathematics (with Scientific Computation Concentration) at HKUST. He is currently a Visiting Faculty at the Department of Mathematics, HKUST, and a Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, CUHK. He was a Research Assistant Professor at HKU, with extensive experience in gifted education, course design and supervising students to complete graduation dissertations, and has been awarded numerous university-wide and departmental research and teaching awards.

Dr. Mak is also the Programme Coordinator of Mathematics at The Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented (CDGT), and is passionate in broadening students’ horizons through different pedagogical means. His research interests include applied mathematics, remote sensing, data assimilation in atmospheric science, and smart city development.

Date & Time

Lectures

Jul 26, 30, Aug 2, 6 & 9 (Tue & Fri)

【Class A: 11:00am – 1:00pm】【Class B: 2:30pm – 4:30pm】

Self Online Learning*

Jul 26 to Aug 25

*Remarks: students are required to submit all on-computer assessment components via CDGT Online Learning Platform by Aug 25 (Sun) 11:59pm.

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 13 and/or Aug 16. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Language

Cantonese (lecture notes mainly in Chinese; some lecture materials in English with Chinese translation of mathematical terms.)

Requirements

P.4 – P.6 students who are interested in mathematics

Award

Students who have completed Self-Online Learning activities and assessments with passing grades will be issued a certificate

Course Fee

HKD 2,200

Description

This course is designed by “Kids@UST” Workshop Instructors and Mu Kuang English School. Students will see the world from the eyes of insects and understand their visual perception. The course starts by beetle specimen preparation to allow students to observe their features, and learn how these became inspirations for technological advancement. In the field trip session, instructors will lead the students to explore the natural environment in HKUST. They will utilize the insect attractant assembled in class to get in touch with nature, and most importantly, learn to appreciate biodiversity and be respectful to different life forms.

Small class size (with an instructor-student ratio of 1:5-7) allows more interactive elements between students and instructors. Through a series of inquiry-based experiments, the course aims to spark curiosity among students and associate science concepts with daily observation.

Course Sample

Instructor

“Kids@UST” Undergraduate Student Instructors ── A team of HKUST undergraduate students who are leading and teaching the Kids@UST Science/Mathematics workshops organized by the Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented, HKUST. They are of different academic backgrounds (Science, Engineering, Business, etc.), but share the same passion in teaching and STEM education. They also actively take part in teaching STEM classes for different primary schools and education centers. All of them are well-equipped and experienced in leading diversified science activities, and aspire to pursue a career in education in the future.

Date & Time

Class A

Workshop: Aug 5, 6, 9 (Mon, Tue & Fri) 【10:30am-12:45pm】

Field Trip:  Aug 7 (Wed)【5:30pm-7:45pm】

Class B

Workshop: Aug 5, 6, 9 (Mon, Tue & Fri) 【2:00pm-4:15pm】

Field Trip:  Aug 8 (Thu)【5:30pm-7:45pm】

Class C

Workshop: Aug 12, 13 & 16 (Mon, Tue & Fri) 【10:30am-12:45pm】

Field Trip: Aug 14 (Wed) 【5:30pm-7:45pm】

In case of bad weather, make-up for workshops will be arranged as below:

【Class A: Aug 15 (10:30am – 12:45pm)】

【Class B: Aug 15 (2:00pm – 4:15pm)】

【Class C: Aug 19 (10:30am – 12:45pm)】

Field Trip will be re-arranged as below:

【 Class A: Aug 12 (5:30pm – 7:45pm)】

【Class B: Aug 13 (5:30pm – 7:45pm)】

【Class C: Aug 19 (5:30pm – 7:45pm)】

Language

Cantonese (lecture notes in Chinese)

Requirements

P.4 – P.6 students who are interested in Science

Award

Students with 75% attendance will be issued a certificate

Course Fee

HKD 2,600

Remarks

(1) Students are expected to take part in face-to-face lectures, field trip, hands-on activities & scientific inquiry-based experiments. Indoor observation will be adopted if the weather on field trip day is not suitable for outdoor activity.

(2) To avoid causing damage to the ecosystem and disturbing the learning experience, students should avoid using any insect repellent products or fragrant personal care products during the field trip.

Since microbes are the causative agent of most infectious diseases, the public tends to have a negative impression on them and becomes unaware of their positive role in our society as well as the entire ecosystem. In this course, we will explore the diversity of different microbes, including fungi, protists, archaea, bacteria as well as viruses. We will then look into some disease-causing mechanisms of pathogens, beneficial applications of microbes, as well as the case study of COVID-19.

Apart from online laboratory demonstrations, hands-on practices and virtual experiments will provide precious opportunities for students to gain technical skills related to microbiological analysis of environmental or clinical samples. In addition, in-class discussion and result presentation sessions will allow students to further develop their problem-solving skills as well as communication skills.

Course Sample

Dr. Amy Li ── Dr Li is currently a Teaching Associate in Division of Life Science, HKUST. She received her Ph.D. in Microbiology from McGill University, Canada, and a conference presentation award from American Society for Microbiology. She has over ten research publications in international academic journals and been a reviewer for the journal Environmental Microbiology. Dr. Li has extensive teaching experience in various biology courses at local and overseas universities. She is particularly good at integrating a combination of teaching strategies and class activities to develop students’ critical thinking and communication skills, as well as inspire their interest in further study.

Jul 20, 27, Aug 3, 10 & 17 (Sat)

【Class A: 10:00am – 1:00pm】

【Class B: 3:00pm – 6:00pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 24 and/or Aug 31. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Cantonese supplemented with English (lecture notes in English)

Secondary students with genuine interest in Microbiology

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,600 (material pack included)

The course will include lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiment, and interactive class activities. In face-to-face mode, most materials will be distributed to students during class, while some materials will be prepared by the students themselves.

In this course, we will use a comparative approach to examine the physiology of selected animal systems (such as the circulatory, nervous and sensory systems) with an emphasis on vertebrates. We will also examine how physiological systems are integrated and thus allow animals to respond in different environments. Moreover, dissection demonstrations will be conducted by the instructor, through which students can observe the structures and feel the textures of various animal organs, including hearts, lungs and eyes.

Course Sample

Dr. Philip Lam ── Dr. Lam received his Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology from University of Southern California, USA. He is currently a lecturer at the Division of Life Science, HKUST. He has years of substantial teaching experience. He is familiar with various new pedagogical strategies such as e-learning and blended learning. Dr. Lam believes that it is of utmost importance to provide students with a learning environment that nurtures critical thinking.

Jul 17, 19, 22, 24 &26 (Wed, Fri and Mon)

【Class A: 10:00am – 1:00pm】

【Class B: 3:00pm – 6:00pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Jul 29 and/ or Jul 31. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Cantonese supplemented with English (lecture notes in English)

Students who have a genuine interest in animal biology

Students with 80% attendance will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,600 (material pack included)

Description

The popularity for consuming botanicals and herbal medicines is rapidly growing. But how do scientists search for the “magic bullets” in herbs and what are the active principles that can cure diseases by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)?

In this course, we will use a chemist’s viewpoint ─ a molecular approach ─ to explore the miraculous components in Chinese medicinal herbs. Students will explore the chemical components of TCM and have a basic understanding on the organic chemistry of these components. Activities include lectures, live demonstrations and group discussion/ presentation. Moreover, there will be a laboratory session in which students will have hands-on experiments exploring the extraction, isolation and characterization of the active component(s) in Chinese medicinal herbs.

Course Sample

Instructor

Prof. Ho-Wai Dennis Chan ── Prof. Chan is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, HKUST. He specializes in organic synthesis of compounds with pharmaceutical potential and application of organometallic reagents in chemical synthesis. He currently teaches a University Common Core course (in science and technology area) and practical chemistry courses in the Department of Chemistry covering various areas of chemistry realm ─ including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, material chemistry and pure chemistry. He also supervises final year undergraduate students in completing their capstone projects. He has extensive experience in teaching gifted students and has been teaching a variety of courses offered by the Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented, HKUST since 2007.

Dr. Man Sing CHEUNG ── Dr. Cheung is currently an Assistant Manager (Laboratory) in the Department of Chemistry, HKUST. His research area mainly focuses on theoretical organic and organometallic chemistry, with the emphasis on designing catalysts and other useful materials. He is experienced in teaching chemistry to various types of students. He now teaches laboratory courses of general chemistry and synthetic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and the chemistry courses offered by the Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented, HKUST.

Date & Time

Jul 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 & Aug 1* (Mon & Thu) 【2:00pm – 5:00pm】

* Aug 1 will be the day for oral presentation and final exam.

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 5 and/or Aug 8. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Language

Cantonese supplemented with English (lecture notes in Chinese)

Requirements

Students who have an interest in chemistry of Chinese herbal medicine

Award

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

Course Fee

HKD 4,400

Public understanding of forensic science is largely based on TV shows, such as CSI (Crime Scene Investigation), which use hi-tech imagery for dramatic effect at the expense of understanding an increasingly important part of the criminal justice process. Dramatic scientific breakthroughs in the past decades, especially the discovery of DNA profiling, have revolutionized forensic science. Evidence can be obtained from microscopic traces of body fluids, drugs, and explosives of sufficient quality for them to play a key role in an investigation or trial. Forensic science is now firmly embedded in the criminal justice agenda because it answers investigative questions better than any other in many cases.

This course will introduce students to the theories, techniques, and analytical instruments for forensic science, including the analysis of fingerprints, blood stains, DNA profiling, DNA sequencing, drug chemistry, fibers, etc. Students need to conduct project studies on topics of their interest. In addition, laboratory demonstrations and explanations will be provided so as to allow students to understand how to analyze samples with various instruments in forensic science.

Course Sample

Dr. Veronica Tse ── Dr. Tse is an Assistant Manager (Laboratory) at the Department of Chemistry, HKUST. With a diverse educational background, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, a bachelor's degree in Health Science, a master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, and a Ph.D. degree in Chinese Medicine. Her expertise encompasses analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, biomolecular analysis, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) research. Her extensive teaching experience spans various fields, including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, and analytical chemistry. She has successfully instructed chemistry laboratory courses, sharing her knowledge with students in a practical setting. Currently, she is actively involved in teaching general, synthetic, biomolecular, and pure chemistry laboratory courses at the Department of Chemistry, as well as courses offered by the Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented at HKUST. Additionally, she contributes to postgraduate-level laboratory courses, further enriching the academic experience for advanced students.

【Class A】: Jul 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 & Aug 1* (Mon & Thu)

                     【10:00am – 1:00pm】

* Aug 1 will be the day for oral presentation and final exam.

【Class B】: Jul 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 & Aug 2* (Tue & Fri)

                     【10:00am – 1:00pm】

* Aug 2 will be the day for oral presentation and final exam.

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 5 and/ or Aug 8 for Class A, and Aug 6 and/ or Aug 9 for Class B. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English supplemented with Cantonese (lecture notes in English)

Secondary school students interested in the chemistry and techniques used in forensic science

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 4,400

The ability to code computer programs is an important part of literacy in today’s society. Coding allows you to use computer as a tool to express yourself and realize your creative ideas.

This course is a programming course for everyone, teaching the popular Python programming language. No pre-requisite knowledge in programming is needed. The course introduces programming fundamentals, such as variables and expressions, program control flow with branches and loops, functions, strings, and lists. Via lectures and programming exercises, you will be able to write simple Python programs to solve practical problems. Learning to program is ultimately about learning to think logically and to approach problems methodically. Such abilities can be carried ahead and prepare you for any advanced programming courses in the future.

Course Sample

Dr. Cecia Chan ── Dr. Chan is a lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HKUST. She received her Ph.D. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and joined HKUST in 2012. Dr. Chan has a strong passion in education and has rich experience in teaching students from different backgrounds and at different levels. She teaches computer programming courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including two popular languages, C++ and Python, and fundamental courses on Big Data. Her research interests include information extraction, text mining, machine learning, and knowledge system.

Jul 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 (Tue, Thu & Sat)

【10:00am – 12:30pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Jul 30 and/or Aug 1. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English

Students with basic computer skills and interested in computer science and programming

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed programming exercises and projects will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,400

This course is a continuation of the introductory course “Python for Everyone”. After learning some programming fundamentals of Python, are you ready to proceed to more advanced features and level up your programming skills to solve complex problems?

In this course, you will learn how to utilize functions in different ways to make the code more manageable and flexible. Advanced topics include basic file I/O, creating Graphical User Interface (GUI) using the turtle module, recursive functions (recursion) and introduction to object-oriented programming. Via lectures and programming exercises, you will be able to create an interactive program and visualize your creative ideas with file processing and GUI programming.

Course Sample

Dr. Cecia Chan ── Dr. Chan is a lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HKUST. She received her Ph.D. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and joined HKUST in 2012. Dr. Chan has a strong passion in education and has rich experience in teaching students from different backgrounds and at different levels. She teaches computer programming courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including two popular languages, C++ and Python, and fundamental courses on Big Data. Her research interests include information extraction, text mining, machine learning, and knowledge system.

Jul 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 (Tue, Thu & Sat)

【2:30pm – 5:00pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Jul 30 and/or Aug 1. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English

Students who have completed “D002 Python for Everyone” or with basic programming knowledge, such as variables, control flow and functions.

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed programming exercises and projects will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,400

Engineering plays an important role in the 21st century. It can be divided into different branches, each of which is closely related to our daily life. For instance, engineers have devoted to research and application of renewable energy, thus contributing to a low-carbon future. Various products have been created and developed to meet our needs, making our life more wonderful and convenient. Materials engineering has great influence on our daily living, from the development of construction materials of our homes, to the application of nano-particles in sunscreen products which protect us from UV lights.

This course aims at introducing to students these very important branches of engineering through lectures, demonstrations and discussion sessions. Topics include: 1. The fundamental correlations among processing, structures, properties, and performances of common engineering materials, and the evolution of materials technology. 2. Relation between engineering and innovation, as well as the latest trend of the engineering and technology with the concept problem solving skills for daily-life challenges. 3. An introduction to the relationship between product design and engineering, through examples of pharmaceuticals, beverages, electrical appliances, personal and health care products.

Course Sample (1)   Course Sample (2)   Course Sample (3)

Prof. Tao Hong ── Prof. Tao is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, HKUST. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at Yale University. She has taught a range of undergraduate courses in mechanics, materials, and air conditioning system, which have been greatly enriched by her more than 10 years’ experiences in both research and market-driven R&D services to multiple industries.

Prof. Marshal Liu ── Prof. Liu is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Associate Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation, HKUST. Prof. Liu has received numerous teaching awards from different departments, schools and universities, including Distinguished Teaching Award in School of Engineering at HKUST. He was nominated for the UGC Teaching Award 2021. In 2020, he received the prestigious Common Core Teaching Excellence Award for his course Introduction to Food Science and Technology. His research focuses on food processing and product development. In recent years, he has supervised students in founding start-ups and commercializing several products, including biodegradable flocculants, craft beer, long-term antimicrobial hand cream and healthy snacks.

Prof. Robin Ma ── Prof. Ma is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at HKUST. He is also a Chartered Engineer of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK. He obtained his Ph.D. in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. He has been active in engineering education for over 15 years. He has also had an increasing involvement with new approaches to education, including experiential learning, blended learning and undergraduate research. He believes that this broader contemporary approach is beneficial for students, especially for engineering students preparing for professional careers. He received the School of Engineering Teaching Award and the MSc program Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award in 2015 and 2018, respectively. On the other hand, Prof. Ma is the Director of the Center for Industry Engagement and Internship (IEI) in the School of Engineering (SENG) at HKUST, assisting students to find overseas and local internships and jobs. Prof. Ma is an advisor of two local technology start-up companies.

Aug 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 & 20 (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri)【2:00pm – 4:30pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 22 and/or Aug 23. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English supplemented with Cantonese (lecture notes in English)

S.1 – S.3 students

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,400

Energy plays a significant role in both our daily lives and society. Without energy, we would not be able to perform any activities, as simple as cooking meals, taking a hot shower, charging smart devices, to manufacturing, construction, etc. Energy shortage is one of the global challenges in the 21st Century and renewable energies are increasing in-demand as alternative energy solutions. This course will introduce students to different types of renewable energies, such as wind, solar, marine energies, etc. and how these natural resources can be converted into usable forms of energy through energy conversion processes.

Students will work as a group and study i) a variety of energy conversion systems based on some exciting real-world applications of energy and its transfer, ii) the efficiencies of different energy conversion processes, and examine their impact on the environment. Various energy transformation systems, e.g. turbine or equivalent component will be demonstrated.

The course emphasizes on hands-on learning experience - through engaging in comprehensive measurement, and testing of solar energy, students will deepen their understanding of its principle and mechanism. Small group activities will also help students cultivate their skills in communication, problem solving as well as a teamwork spirit.

Course Sample

Prof. Robin Ma ── Prof. Ma is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at HKUST. He is also a Chartered Engineer of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK. He obtained his Ph.D. in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. He has been active in engineering education for over 15 years. He has also had an increasing involvement with new approaches to education, including experiential learning, blended learning and undergraduate research. He believes that this broader contemporary approach is beneficial for students, especially for engineering students preparing for professional careers. He received the School of Engineering Teaching Award and the MSc program Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award in 2015 and 2018, respectively. On the other hand, Prof. Ma is the Director of the Center for Industry Engagement and Internship (IEI) in the School of Engineering (SENG) at HKUST, assisting students to find overseas and local internships and jobs. Prof. Ma is an advisor of two local technology start-up companies.

Aug 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 12 (Mon to Fri)

【2:00pm – 4:30pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 10 and/or Aug 13. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English supplemented with Cantonese (lecture notes in English)

S.1-S.6 students who are interested in Math, Science, Energy and Engineering

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,800

Composition is the process of creating music that expresses your thoughts and emotions. When listening or playing masterpieces by Bach and Mozart, have you ever wondered how classical music works? How did Debussy and Satie convey the beauty of impressionistic style? And why are the tunes and harmony by John Williams and Joe Hisaishi so catchy and enchanting?

This course will let students understand some basic principles of classical music and tonal contemporary music, and the elements of writing a beautiful melody and a good harmony. Students will explore the variety of styles and characters of musical writing –– fundamental composition techniques that equip young composers to develop their musical ideas into an interesting musical piece. Under guidance, each student will create a unique music piece of their own at the end of the course.

Course Sample

Dr. Phoebus Lee ── Dr. Lee graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a composer and educator. His compositions and papers have reached numerous international musical festivals and academic platforms, such as festivals in Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, Israel, Latvia, Shanghai, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan. His music covers a wide range of genres including solo, chamber, vocal, choral, orchestral, for moving pictures, and for art gallery.

Dr. Lee has extensive experience in music education. He is a part-time lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Baptist University of Hong Kong and the Education University of Hong Kong, and a teacher at various colleges and schools for HKDSE Music curriculum. He also served as tutor of composition programmes organized by the Hong Kong Composers Guild and Young Composers Workshop of Hong Kong Arts Festival. He was often invited by the Education Bureau to give workshop, consultation and adjudication service at various composition and creativity programmes.

Lecture

Jul 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 & 27 (Mon, Wed & Sat) 【10:00am – 1:00pm】

Composition Showcase

Aug 7 (Wed)【10:00am – 1:00pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 10 and/or Aug 12. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Cantonese supplemented with English (lecture notes in English)

Secondary students with ABRSM Grade 5 Theory and/or Grade 5 Practical (or equivalent in standard). Students major in Chinese Instrument are also welcome.

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 4,600

(1) Students may upload music scores of your own works as one of the supporting documents of application.

(2) Enrolled students need to prepare their own earphone/headphone with 3.5mm plug for use with computers during lessons.

Matrix is a foundational machinery for studying advanced mathematics, which arises from solving systems of linear equations. Despite its humble origin, matrix ends up playing a profound role in both pure and applied mathematics, as well as in science and engineering, computer science, statistics, economics, mathematical biology and many other disciplines. Main topics to be covered in this course include systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination and inverse of a matrix.

Course Sample

Dr. Henry Cheng ── Dr. Cheng is currently teaching in the Department of Mathematics, HKUST. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mathematics at HKUST. He has over 10 years of experience in teaching university level pure mathematics.

Jul 16, 18, 23, 25 &30 (Tue & Thu)

【2:30pm – 5:00pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 1 and/ or Aug 6. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English

S.1 – S.5 students with some background on algebraic manipulation of symbols

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grade will be issued a certificate

HKD 2,800

Game theory is about the interactions of decision-makers and the study of how their actions are affected by the others. Game theory is not only applied to traditional games, but can also be extended to explain different social science aspects, such as economic, political, or social phenomena.

In this course, we will introduce the fundamental concepts of game theory with various examples. Topics to be covered mainly include basic mathematical formulation of strategic games, Nash equilibrium, dominated action, best response function, and models of oligopoly. Students can learn how to predict when and how individual actions could influence others’ decisions, and to maximize one’s own benefits.

Course Sample

Dr. Alan Chu ── Dr. Chu is currently a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Insurance of the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK). He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from HKUST. He has been actively involved in teaching applied mathematics in different aspects at undergraduate level. Course topics include probability and statistics, financial mathematics, mathematics on the battlefield, solving mathematical problems using MATLAB, and applied graph theory.

Dr. Chu has received the HKUST Din-Yu Hsieh Teaching Award in 2019. His current research areas include the level set method, image processing, and numerical solution of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs).

Aug 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 & 23 (Mon, Wed & Fri)

【10:00am – 1:00pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 26 and/or Aug 28. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Cantonese (lecture notes in English)

S3 or above with interest in advanced topics in Mathematic

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grade will be issued a certificate

HKD 4,000

Have you ever wondered why rainbows form after rain, why there is no typhoon near the equator, why there are two tides every day, or why we always see the same side of the Moon? Do you know how the tones in musical scales are chosen, and why a moving bicycle does not fall easily?

Physics is the key to unlocking the mysteries behind these everyday phenomena!

In this course, we will delve into the fascinating world of physics, exploring topics such as the reflection and refraction of light, resonance of sound waves, gyroscopic effect, fictitious force, and heat transfer.

This course is designed for students who have not yet acquired much knowledge in physics, but are curious about the wonders of daily life experiences and wish to gain a broader perspective to see the world through the lens of Physics.

Course Sample

Prof. CHEN Tian Wen ── Prof. CHEN is currently an Associate Professor of Science and Education in the Department of Physics, HKUST. Prof. CHEN has been very actively involved in UG/PG education of the department and training of the Hong Kong Physics Olympiad team, and is also in charge of training Physics UG students to take part in outreach activities.

Jul 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10 & 17 (Sat)

【2:00pm – 4:30pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 24 and/or Aug 31. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

English supplemented with Cantonese (lecture notes in English)

Secondary students with basic mathematical skills (trigonometry) and interested in physics.

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,400

This course is designed for secondary school students who are interested in psychology. Throughout this course, students will explore the fundamentals and current debates in psychology, while emphasizing the practical application of psychological theories in the daily lives, such as using self-help skills when faced with stressors and challenges. Students are expected to gain higher self-understanding through exploring topics, including personality development, psychological well-being and stress management, social behavior, and the maintenance of healthy relationships. By joining lectures and class activities, this course will lead students to uncover the pervasive influence of psychology, ways of application of theories and strategies to take care of self-mental health and its profound impacts on our daily interactions and experiences.

Course Sample

Mr. Kelvin Tang ── a Registered Counselling and Educational Psychologist from Hong Kong Psychological Society, works for local universities, being dedicated to delivering psycho-educational support and advisory services to school-aged students with diverse learning needs (such as students with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, gifted potentials), their parents, teachers, and other professionals. Mr. Tang also has previous work experience in providing school-based educational psychology services for local mainstream primary and secondary schools through the Education Bureau.

Aug 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 &16 (Mon, Wed & Fri)

【10:00am – 12:30pm】

(In case of bad weather, make-up class(es) will be held on Aug 19 and/or Aug 21. Please refer to the latest updates by CDGT.)

Cantonese (lecture notes in English)

All Secondary 3 or above students who are interested in psychology are welcome to join.

Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate

HKD 3,800