HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Application for Credit Transfer / Deviation from Curriculum

(for Undergraduate Students) Admissions, Registration & Records Office

UG Form GR-14

General Notes
1. Students are required to follow all course and credit requirements prescribed in their program. Under exceptional circumstances, deviations may be allowed and specific course requirements may be waived or substituted by other courses taken at HKUST (deviation from curriculum) or elsewhere (credit transfer) with the approval of the major department and/or school. Please note that when the course approved to be waived carries credits, students should make sure that they will take, or have taken, additional course(s) and/or course(s) of higher-than-required credit value to meet the minimum total number of credits as required by their program of study; or with approval of the school, the university minimum total of 90 credits. In the event that waiving a course will result in the student graduating with less than the university minimum requirement of 90 credits and the student will not take extra course(s) to meet the 90 credit requirement, the application has to be approved by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies. Please select the appropriate curriculum (curriculum of 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 or 2011-2012) before filling in the details. Students are required to follow the curriculum selected in fulfilling their graduation requirements. When transfer credits have been given for a HKUST course based on equivalent courses taken elsewhere before, the student will not be permitted to subsequently enroll in the HKUST course. Therefore, the approving authority is required, where applicable, to indicate the specific HKUST course(s) for which transfer credits have been given. Before credit transfer / deviation from curriculum is granted, please ensure that the students have sufficient foundation knowledge to pursue higher level courses in the program especially when the courses waived are prerequisites of higher level courses. 1.

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Application Period
Applications must be submitted to the major department by the following deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

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Credit Transfer : no later than one month after the commencement of the students first semester of study following admission to, or return to study (from exchange) at, HKUST. Deviation from Curriculum : during the Course Registration period The completed form, official transcripts (only for courses taken elsewhere), together with other supporting documentation required by the department, are to be forwarded to ARRO. Students will be notified by ARRO of the result of application in writing together with a copy of the revised curriculum.

Courses accepted for transfer credits must normally be at a level more advanced than studies for the advanced level (A-level) examinations from a recognized institution. Credits may be granted for courses at a level equivalent to A-level studies only if there are equivalent courses at HKUST below the 2000-level that can be taken to satisfy program requirements.

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Transfer of Course Grades and Credits

1. For courses taken elsewhere : only credits and not grades will be transferred to HKUST and transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of grade averages. For courses taken at HKUST (from degree or nondegree programs) : both course grades and credits earned previously will be transferred to the new program of study and will be used in the calculation of grade averages. This automatic transfer is restricted to courses which have been completed within five years prior to the students admission / re-admission to the University; and that these credits have not been used to earn any academic qualifications either at this University or elsewhere.

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Notes for Credit Transfer

Level and Amount of T Granted ransfer Credits to be

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A student is required to complete a minimum of one year of full-time study at HKUST; and obtain a minimum of 35 HKUST credits for graduation. Transfer credits from programs of other institutions attended prior to admission to HKUST will only be granted if the prior study was properly disclosed in students application for admission. The number of transfer credits granted will be the same as the number of credits earned by the student at the other institution (adjustments may be made for institutions with a different credit system by scaling the credits in proportion to the average number of credit required in a year of study for the baccalaureate degree). Exceptions to this may be made in accordance with guidelines adopted by the School Board of the relevant School.

Credit Transfer to Dual / Minor Program(s)

Students are required to complete separate application forms that are obtainable from the second major / minor program department / ARRO. Applications must be submitted to the second / minor program department (or students major department for the minor programs in Technology Management / Information Technology) no later th an one month after students enrollment in these program(s), or return to study from exchange at HKUST. Late applications w ill not be considered. Students may seek advice from the second major / minor program department should they require further details.

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GR-14(UG)/(8/11)

Application for Credit Transfer / Deviation from Curriculum

(for Undergraduate Students)

Form GR-14

UG

E460-PM BSc (MATH) - PM (2009-10 Curriculum)

Please tick the appropriate box below :

(as of Aug 2011)

Student Name Wong Pak Shing Student ID

0 9 3 6 3 9 5 0
Others

Course Substitution I. Required Courses

Credit Transfer / Exchange-out

Program / Option Transfer

Re-admission

UST Course(s) UST Course

Credit

UST Courses (as stipulated under the left-most column) will be Waived / Satisfied by the Following Courses

Non-UST Course(s)

Course Code
(or '' for courses same as stipulated on the left)

Credits to be transferred
(see **)

Please state the reasons for COURSE SUBSTITUTION / WAIVING which will be submitted to the Credits Earned

Remarks

Approval
Course Instructor
(as appropriate)

Name of Institution

Course Code

Grade
Obtained

CUS for review. Reasons in particular to why the original course cannot be taken and the suitability of the recommended replacement should be given

PROVOST @

MATH 2021 MATH 2031 MATH 2121 MATH 2352 MATH 3033
(1)

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 1 0

MATH 3121 (1) MATH 4023 (1) MATH 4141 (1), (2) MATH 4221 (1) PHYS 2411
(3)

COMP 1002 LANG 1028 / 102 (7) LANG 2028 / 2026 (8) LANG 2029 / 2027 (8) LANG 3028 HLTH 1010

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3

II. Elective Courses and General Education Requirements UST Course(s) UST Course
MATH Electives Min. 15
Credit

UST Courses (as stipulated under the left-most column) will be Waived / Satisfied by the Following Courses

Non-UST Course(s)

Course Code
(or '' for courses same as stipulated on the left)

Credits to be transferred
(see **)

Please state the reasons for COURSE SUBSTITUTION / WAIVING which will be submitted to the Credits Earned

Remarks

Approval
Course Instructor
(as appropriate)

Name of Institution

Course Code

Grade
Obtained

CUS for review. Reasons in particular to why the original course cannot be taken and the suitability of the recommended replacement should be given

MATH 2721 MATH 4051 MATH 4061 MATH 4063

[5 courses]

(4), (6)

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II. Elective Courses and General Education Requirements (Cont'd) UST Course(s) UST Course
FREE Electives Min. 15
Credit

UST Courses (as stipulated under the left-most column) will be Waived / Satisfied by the Following Courses

Non-UST Course(s)

Course Code
(or '' for courses same as stipulated on the left)

Credits to be transferred
(see **)

Please state the reasons for COURSE SUBSTITUTION / WAIVING which will be submitted to the Credits Earned

Remarks

Approval
Course Instructor
(as appropriate)

Name of Institution

Course Code

Grade
Obtained

CUS for review. Reasons in particular to why the original course cannot be taken and the suitability of the recommended replacement should be given

UCEO @

[5 courses] (5), (6)

GEE (ENGG) GEE (SB&M)

(5)

Min. 6

ELEC 1010 HUMA 192 SOSC 1440 HUMA 105

GEE (HUMA) GEE (SOSC) GEE (H&SS)

[2 courses]

Min.. 12

FREE Electives

(5) (6)

Surplus Courses

Notes : ** Please note that in case of credit short-fall as a result of course substitutions (e.g. using a 3-credit course to replace a 4-credit course) and if additional requirements are not specified, it is taken that students may make up the deficiencies with free elective credits. @ For non-major requirements (such as general education courses and courses on English for academic purposes and English communication), approval will be made by the UCEO or PROVOST upon dept's recommendation. GEE : Courses that are designated as GEE for the 2011-12 academic year are listed at http://uce.ust.hk/course_information/index.html. (1) Students are required to take at least two out of these five courses in the second year. (2) This course can be replaced by MATH 4121 provided that enrolment quota is available. (3) This course can be replaced by PHYS 2421 provided that enrolment quota is available. (4) MATH electives are recommended to be chosen from MATH 2721, MATH 2421, MATH 4051, MATH 4052, MATH 4321, MATH 4151, MATH 4223. At least three MATH electives must be at 4000-level or above taken in 2011-12 and after, or courses at 300-level or above taken prior to 2011-12. (5) ISOM 2500 cannot be used to satisfy any FREE elective requirement as well as the GEE(SB&M) requirement. (6) Unless otherwise approved by the Department, mathematics courses coded from 1000 to 1600 taken in 2011-12 and after, or 000-level mathematics courses taken prior to 2011-12 cannot be used to fulfill any MATH or FREE elective requirements. (7) Students with Grade B or above at AS Use of English or equivalent qualifications are required to take LANG 102 (prior to 2011-12). Students not taking AS Use of English should attend an assessment arranged by Language Centre for course matching. (8) Students who took LANG 102 (prior to 2011-12) should take LANG 2026 and LANG 2027 in their second year of study. For graduation, students are required to complete both the general requirements and requirements specified for the program, and to earn a minimum of 90 credits. 09MATHPM/(8/11)/Pg. 3 of 5

III. Additional Program Requirements for Students Entering the Preparatory Year in 2008-09 UST Course(s) UST Course
(9)

UST Courses (as stipulated under the left-most column) will be Waived / Satisfied by the Following Courses

Non-UST Course(s)

Credit

Course Code
(or '' for courses same as stipulated on the left)

Credits to be transferred
(see **)

Name of Institution

Course Code

Credits Earned

Grade
Obtained

Please state the reasons for COURSE SUBSTITUTION / WAIVING which will be submitted to the CUS for review. Reasons in particular to why the original course cannot be taken and the suitability of the recommended replacement should be given

Remarks

Approval
Course Instructor
(as appropriate)

PROVOST @

LANG 1007 / LANG 1120

3 3 3 3 3 0/1 3 3 3

LANG 1008 / LANG 1121 (9) MATH 1023 MATH 1024 PHYS 1411 PHYS 1431 (10) CHEM 1001/CHEM 1008 LIFS 1010 / 1020 / 1030 / 1050 / 2030 PHYS 1002 / MATH Elective

No. of credits : 24/25

Note (9) Students who are exempted from LANG1007 & LANG1008 by the Language Center will take LANG1120 & LANG1121. Students will replace LANG1007 - LANG1008 & LANG1120 - LANG1121 by two free electives if an exemption from these courses is granted by the Language Center. Note (10) A required course for PHYS students but optional course for Science students. Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 1411.

IV. Additional Program Requirements for EAS Students UST Course(s) UST Course
(11)

UST Courses (as stipulated under the left-most column) will be Waived / Satisfied by the Following Courses

Non-UST Course(s)

Credit

Course Code
(or '' for courses same as stipulated on the left)

Credits to be transferred
(see **)

Name of Institution

Course Code

Credits Earned

Grade
Obtained

Please state the reasons for COURSE SUBSTITUTION / WAIVING which will be submitted to the CUS for review. Reasons in particular to why the original course cannot be taken and the suitability of the recommended replacement should be given

Remarks

Approval
Course Instructor
(as appropriate)

UCEO @

LANG 1006/1112/1120/1121 1122/1123/1210/1220/1310/ 1320/1330/1410/1420/2120 MATH 1018 / 1020 GEE / GNED Electives
(13) (12)

4/3 6 4

School Electives

No. of credits : 19/20

Note (11) Credits earned from 'EAE' coded JUPEAS courses can be used to fulfill these language requirements. Note (12) A total of 6 credits of coursework from GNED courses, or from designated general education courses offered by the other three Schools. Designated Science general education courses can also be counted provided that they are not offered by the students' home or second major department, and that these courses are not requirements in the degree program. Note (13) Courses offered by student's major department at 3000-level or above taken in 2011-12 and after, or at 200-level or above taken prior to 2011-12.
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V. Approval

(i)

Departmental Approval
Student's application for credit transfer / deviation from curriculum is approved. Remarks (if any) : ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

(ii) School Approval

(a) Transfer credits granted in excess of credits earned is approved (b) Course Substitution is approved (c) Course Waiving is approved not approved not approved not approved

Remarks (if any) : ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Signature of Head/UG Coordinator

Signature of Dean

Name (in block letters)

Name (in block letters)

Date

Date

VI. Summary (To be completed by ARR) Minimum Credits Required for the Program Total Transfer Credits For Newly Admitted and Re-admitted Students No. of Top-up Credits to Complete Year of Study Admitted to Corresponding Year Standing
Year standing of student should be < year of study at this stage.

For ARR Use Only

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[i.e. No. of Minimum Total Credits for the Degree + Additional Credits Requiredin Section III or Section IV] [Note : for credits earned elsewhere, maximum transfer credits granted : 65 credits if program requirement is 100 credits]

Form Received by ___________ on ________ Form Checked by ___________ on ________ System Updated by ___________ on _______

: : :
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No. of top-up credits to complete 35 - 36 37 - 54 55 - 72 73 - 90 91 - 105

No. of remaining semesters 2 3 4 5 6

Corresponding year standing 3 2 2 1 1

Student, Dept Notified by ________ on ______ Student folder checked ______________ Student has studied _________ years at _____________________________ prior to admission to UST.

3 >, ARR will not adjust his / her

> if according to the top-up credits to be completed. However, as student was admitted to Year <

Expected Semester of Graduation

[ Note : must be 1 year of study for transfer-in students]

:
Fall 11-12 Spring 11-12 Fall 12-13 Spring 12-13 Fall 13-14 Spring 13-14

Weight Assigned to Courses Taken in Each Semester for the Calculation of GGA :
Fall 11-12 Spring 11-12 Subsequent Semesters
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