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comparator. Instruments used for assessment purposes included formal documentation, supplementary material, discussions with staff and students, and investigations of Departmental and central facilities at both institutions.

In view of the significant proportion of time devoted to the Electronics at the Baptist College (and taught by the Physics Department) and the inclusion of this subject in the Polytechnic programme, the opportunity was taken to explore the facilities offered by the Electronic Engineering Department at the Polytechnic.

In substantive terms, the validity of an overall comparison must be seriously questioned, this qualification stemming primarily but not exclusively from the diverse and characteristic aims of the two programmes. However in a significant number of areas it has proved possible on the basis of fact and judgement to make useful comparisons which should prove. of value to decision-makers.

Student Input

HKP Factual

Approximately 70% have 2 'A' levels normally Physics/Chemistry. Exemptions are permitted.

This is The

Most students have two 'A' levels of relatively good quality in a strongly competitive situation. in excess of the stated minimum requirement. mathematical background of certain students could be questionable.

HKBC Factual

2 'A' levels are required and students usually have grades D/E in Physics and Pure (or Applied) Mathematics.

HKBC Comment

Students enrol with required 'A' levels but grades of current students are below anticipated grades.

Motivation of students is high and there is evidence of a good student academic community.

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