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Description |
This course offers a foundational understanding in mathematical graph theory to cultivate students in making informed decisions across real-life scenarios. By introducing different quantitative methods and mathematical tools in graph theory, students will gain insight into solving problems in daily life: Examples are finding the shortest path, allocating housing resources, improving traffic flow, etc., with the aim to maximize the efficiency and benefits when facing challenges. This course adopts a real-time online mode in teaching and learning. Interactive learning activities such as online exercises and group discussions are incorporated to enhance the overall learning experience. |
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Instructor |
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). |
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Date & Time |
15, 22, 29 March, 5 & 12 April 2025 (Sat)* 9 am – 12 nn |
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Delivery Mode |
Real-time online mode： This online course will include lectures and interactive class exercises. The lecture notes and exercise sheets will be uploaded to the CDGT online learning platform. |
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Language |
Cantonese (lecture notes in English) |
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Target |
S.1 – S.4 students who are interested in mathematics and graph theory |
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Fee |
HKD 3,300 |
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Students who have attained 80% attendance and completed all assessment activities with passing grades will be issued a certificate. |
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Application Period |
3 February - 19 February 2025 |
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Application |
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Result Announcement |
Application result will be released via email on 24 February 2025 (Mon). Successful applicants should pay the fee on or before 26 February 2025 (Wed) via bank-transfer according to the payment instructions on the email. Offer will be deemed canceled if applicants fail to pay on or before the deadline. |
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Enquiry |
☏ 3469 2643 / 3469 2007 |
*If the class is cancelled due to adverse weather or inevitable occasions, the reserved make-up class will be held on 26 April 2025. Please stay tuned to our latest announcement on Online Learning Platform / email, etc.