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【食物科學與鑑賞】植物受傷一小時會尖叫50次

植物

走在路上,有時會發現一些大樹或農作物的外型長得靈氣丶酷似人形,自然便會聯想到神話中的樹精丶蘿蔔精丶花精,十分逗趣,也令人好奇疑問到底植物有沒有感官知覺,甚至植物彼此之間能否溝通?以色列科學家一項實驗告訴你,以上這些或許不止發生於小說作家的幻想世界!

▶ 植物發出像爆谷爆裂的聲音,聲音頻率為40至80kHz,被形容為有點像爆谷爆裂的聲音
▶ 待久了植物也不甘寂寞,當植物缺水及受傷時每小時尖叫可達50次
▶ 研究有助農業及食物科學發展,培植出更茁壯和營養含量更高的食品原材料

有興趣發掘更多食物丶生物及大自然等有趣知識?立即善用$25,000資助,探索世界!

 

教育局鼓勵學校通過不同校本活動,加強現時的生命教育,並鼓勵中小學及大專進行生命教育課。本課程旨在結合園藝治療與生命教育的理論知識與實務操作,讓學員瞭解園藝治療在生命教育的作用。
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開課日期 2024年6月21日 (星期五)
修業期 10個月

本課程旨在教授對素食營養學有興趣的人士素食營養學的飲食原則,了解素食人士的營養需要。透過多元化的課堂活動,讓學員將素食營養學的原理應用於設計及烹調營養膳食。課程讓學員對素食與健康的關係有深入認識,並了解如何透過素食防治疾病。

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開課日期 2024年7月19日 (星期五)
修業期 4個月
課程費用 HK$7980

本課程為一門跨學科的中西營養課程,旨在為對中西營養學有興趣的人士,提供基礎營養學和中醫食療理論方面的知識。透過多元化的活動,讓學員將營養學和中醫食療的原理應用於設計及烹調營養膳食。

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開課日期 待定
修業期 9個月
課程費用 HK$16,300
本課程為有志於學習品鑒或提升品鑒水平人士而設,以一套系統化的品鑒流程,帶領學員以理性客觀的態度細味不同的茶韻 。單元內容結合中國傳統的藝術審美標準,並剖析茶香味韻,深入淺出地普及國茶鑒賞。
 

完成課程後,學生應能夠:

  1. 闡述歷代品飲與沖泡方式的演變對品茶的影響;
  2. 分辨品茶的主要元素及審美標準;
  3. 概述中國茶品鑒流程;及
  4. 以系統化的方法辨析及記錄茶香味韻。
此茶學課程繼續由穆如茶學導師主講。
穆如茶學創辦人楊智深(穆如)是香港最早期研究茶學的專家;過去三十多年來致力探索茶的文化根源,深入研究及積極推廣茶學。
​雖然穆如去年離世,惟穆如茶學眾導師將秉承其志,同心同德致力推動中國茶學。
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開課日期 待定
修業期 5個星期
課程費用 HK$5,100
“Specialty coffee” is about all people involved in the coffee value chain work in harmony and maintain a keen focus on standards and excellence from start to finish, and these people include the coffee farmer, the green coffee buyer, the roaster, the barista, and the consumer.

This programme is designed to provide a sound introduction to essential barista skills, so that students could learn a range of complex job functions found in the barista profession.
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Start 13 JUN 2024 (THU)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$17,100 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Learning materials in English
2.) Coffee tasting and hands-on practice
3.) Test Fee for SCA "Barista Skills Foundation" qualification
4.) Test Fee for SCA "Barista Skills Intermediate" qualification
5.) SCA certificate(s) (soft-copy) for each qualification upon successful completion

Note: A Student Service fee of USD 50 for SCA “Barista Skills Foundation” Examination and USD 50 for SCA “Barista Skills Intermediate” Examination will be paid by students directly to SCA, and this is an additional fee on top of the tuition fee (i.e. HK$17,100) to HKU SPACE.
The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge of food safety, food hygiene management as well as principles and regulations for quality assurance. This certificate has been recognised by Food and Environmental Hygiene Department as equivalent to Hygiene Managers training course.
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Start To be advised
Duration 5 months
Fee $17,000 / $12,900 (Advanced Certificate with Module A exemption)
The programme aims to enable students to:
  • gain an in-depth understanding of the climate change challenges and evaluate the impact of the climate crisis on society, corporate performance and the economy.
  • understand key climate mitigation and adaptation options;
  • enhance personal effectiveness on making a difference on climate change in personal life and in the local community; 
  • gain an in-depth understanding on the policy options available for Hong Kong.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. evaluate the impact of the climate crisis on society, corporate’s performance and the economy;
  2. identify the key international agreements driving sustainability issues;
  3. evaluate the actions taken by the corporates and financial sectors on climate change;
  4. present the options on energy generation and energy efficiency;
  5. apply policy and technical options for climate action on buildings, transport, waste and production;
  6. explain the principles of carbon measurement, management and standards that are essential for effective corporate climate action.
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Start 02 MAY 2024 (THU)
Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$7,900
The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge of the operation of the foodservice system and basic management skills. Students who successfully complete this certificate and Advanced Certificate in Quality Control and Food Safety Management will be awarded the HKU SPACE Advanced Diploma in Food Business Management. These programmes equip students to take up supervisory duties in the food industry.
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Start 29 JUL 2024 (MON)
Duration 5 months
Fee $17,000 / $13,600 (Advanced Certificate with Module A exemption)
The programme aims to equip students with theoretical, technical, and professional knowledge and skills in ecological sciences of plants, shrubs, trees, landscape, and wildlife habitats, as well as sustainable development and management of urban forestry.
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Start To be advised
Duration 15 months
Fee HK$44,470 (To be paid in two instalments)
This programme is designed for those working on all aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG) planning in business and finance.
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Start To be advised
Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$9,900

 

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