Humans have been fighting infectious diseases throughout history. Chemistry has played an important role in disease control and prevention. Chemical reagents are prepared to destroy bacteria and viruses, while functional materials are developed to prevent the transmission of pathogens.
In this programme, students will learn how chemistry can be applied to disease control and prevention. In the morning, students will attend lectures on theories and chemical instrumentation for disinfectants and protective medical equipment. Students will also learn the most advanced technologies in disinfection and sterilization. Equipped with the specific scientific knowledge from the lectures, students will make use of what they have learnt to perform exciting experiments in the afternoon. The experiments include to prepare hand gel sanitizers and analyse their performance, to prepare bleach solution using electrochemical approach, and to design and fabricate personal protective equipment.
Learning should not be confined to classrooms. In addition to STEM education, students are going to have a glimpse into our chemistry curriculum and CUHK. Admission talk, laboratory tour, campus tour and CUHK treasure hunt will be arranged for students to make the programme more fruitful and enjoyable.
人類與傳染病對抗的歷史悠長，而化學在疾病管制與預防當中有著重要的作用。科學家製作了能消滅細菌和病毒的化學劑，也開發了能阻止病原體傳播功能性材料。
本活動將介紹如何將化學應用在疾病管制與預防。上午時段以授課形式為主，同學將會學習消毒劑和醫療保護裝備的基本原理和化學儀器分析。同學亦會學習消毒殺菌的尖端科技。下午時段則以實驗為主題，同學將會把上午課堂的科學知識學以致用，親自調配消毒液並進行數據分析。同學亦會利用電化學方法製作漂白劑。除此之外，同學更有機會設計及製作個人防護裝備。
我們深明學習不應局限於課室內，因此除了 STEM 教育外，也為同學預備了一系列課外活動， 如入學講座、實驗室參觀、校園遊及中大定向，務求增加同學對化學系課程及中大的認識，也令他們有更充實和愉快的活動學習體驗。
After attending the programme, students are expected to:
- obtain concrete chemical knowledge of disease control and prevention
- gain hands-on experience on preparing anti-microbial agents by utilizing the knowledge gained
- gain hands-on experience on handling and analyzing data of anti-microbial agents
- gain hands-on experience on designing and fabricating protective medical equipment by utilizing the knowledge gained
- have a comprehensive understanding of chemical instrumentation for anti-microbial agents
- know more about the Chemistry curriculum of CUHK
- have a touch of knowledge of CUHK
- 獲取疾病管制與預防的相關化學知識
- 了解如何運用課堂知識設計及製作抗菌劑
- 處理及分析抗菌劑的數據
- 懂得如何運用課堂知識設計及製作醫療保護裝備
- 獲取利用儀器分析抗菌劑的相關知識
- 認識中大化學系課程
- 對中大有更多認識
12 – 15 July 2021 : 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
16 July 2021 : 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Make-up class)
In case of cancellation of class during 12 – 15 July 2021 due to bad weather or other reasons, make- up class will be arranged on 16 July 2021, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
COVID-19 Situation Arrangement
In case of any worsening pandemic situation, or any restriction of HKSAR government / University policy concerning summer courses, this course might be cancelled with a full refund to applicants.
Cantonese supplemented with English
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Prof. NGAI To (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. CHAN Ka-long Donald (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. HAU Chun-kit Sam (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
| 12 July 2021 (Monday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Opening Ceremony
Lecture
Understanding Chemistry Department
Group Activity
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| 13 July 2021 (Tuesday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Lecture
Experiment
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| 14 July 2021 (Wednesday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Lecture
Experiment
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| 15 July 2021 (Thursday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Lecture
Experiment
Understanding Chemistry Department
Closing Ceremony |
| 16 July 2021 (Friday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Make-up class |
30 students who will be in S5 or S6 in 2021/22
A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students who attain at least 75% attendance.
HKD 3,500
Students should complete the online enrollment form
31 May 2021 (Monday)