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COMP2013 Object-Oriented Programming

面向对象编程

This course introduces object-oriented programming concepts, principles, and techniques, including classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism. All these concepts are illustrated using a contemporary object-oriented programming language. Upon completion, students should be able to use an object-oriented language to develop complex programmes.

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COMP3033 Operating Systems

操作系统

Introduces the fundamentals of operating system design and implementation. Topics include an overview of the components of an operating system, mutual exclusion and synchronisation, deadlocks and starvation, implementation of processes and threads, resource scheduling algorithms, memory management, and file systems.

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DS4003 Optimisation Methods

最优化方法

This course introduces fundamental theory of optimization methods and algorithms developed for solving various types of optimization problems. It will develop and promote research interest in applying the mathematical results and numerical techniques of optimization theory to real life problems

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OR4023 Optimization

最优化方法

This course introduces the fundamental theory and techniques for both unconstrained and constrained optimization. There will be an overview of the existing numerical software packages. Finally some interdisciplinary techniques and applications related to optimization will be discussed.

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MATH2023 Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations

常微分方程和偏微分方程

This course introduces various forms of ordinary differential equations and their solution methods using both analytical and numerical techniques. It also provides students with Fourier series and its applications, and various forms of partial differential equations and their solutions, methods using both analytical and numerical techniques.

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MHR3033 Performance Management and Rewards

绩效管理与奖励

This course is designed to provide a framework of concepts and knowledge for understanding the course and to introduce students to recent developments in performance management. Students will learn to analyse approaches to managing performance; identify the major actors, their roles and the current issues in performance management; and assess different strategies and processes used in managing the performance management process. Students will learn to apply relevant concepts and skills through case studies and role plays.

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MAD3003 Photography

摄影学

The course in photography seeks to develop the keen understanding needed to read and understand photographic images. This is a key skill required by all artists. Students in this course will be exposed to the gamut of photographic tools ranging from the traditional to current imaging technologies available. Using the 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera, and understanding manual exposure, lighting and film density is a major point of focus in this course. However, the concept of what “camera” is will be expanded by gaining familiarity with different imaging tools such as cell phones, scanners, digital cameras and even video cameras and their role in creating photographic images. The course will provide students with an in-depth overview of the history as well as contemporary practice of photography.

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JOUR2033 Photojournalism

新闻摄影

To enhance student’s awareness of the possibility as well as the limitation of images in news reporting, and to develop their ability in producing visual report of news events independently. In response to the digital technology that has become widely used in today’s news business, this course will equip students with basic knowledge in handling, transmitting and preserving the quality of image files captured by digital devices.

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TRA1003 Principles and Methods of Translation

翻译基础概论

This is a foundational course with the objectives of both training students in the basic approaches to translation while also engaging students in the challenges common to the practice of translation. Various translation skills and methods will be analysed and compared. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of the students’ knowledge of cultural backgrounds and difference.

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PRA2013 Principles of Advertising

广告学原理

This course provides an introduction to advertising from an integrated marketing communication perspective and presents the subject in an interesting manner so that students can understand and apply it in real life settings. The role of advertising and its importance in society and its relevance to promotion are taught to students.

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CHEM3003 Principles of Biochemistry and Physiology

生物化学与生理学原理

This course offers fundamental knowledge about the integration between biochemistry and physiology. The course deals with molecular, cellular, and integrative physiology. Topics include carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, enzymology, nutrition, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, homeostasis, nitrogenous waste excretion, and osmoregulation.

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BIOL2043 Principles of Biology

生物学原理

This course aims to provide students with a board perspective in the field of biology, with special emphases on the diversity and unity of living things. The course provides a general understanding of the cell structure and the functions of organelles; and studies the characteristics of major phyla of vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as major plant groups, in respect to their morphology, distribution and diversity. There is particular emphasis on an evolutionary theme so that students can relate plant and animal anatomy and physiology as adaptations in evolutionary history.

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CHEM2023 Principles of Chemistry

化学原理

This course gives a cursory treatment of topics from physical and organic chemistry pertaining to Environmental and Life Sciences. The topics that will be discussed include chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, basic concepts in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, stereochemistry and conformation, chemistry of carbonyl and other important organic functional groups. Specifically, The course provides students with (i) a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and basic principles of chemistry; (ii) knowledge in organic chemistry required for more advanced courses, such as biochemistry and physiology, environmental health and toxicology

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BIOL2053 Principles of Microbiology

微生物学原理

This course aims to encourage students to appreciate the vast diversity of microorganism. The course provides a general understanding on the nomenclature and taxonomy of microorganisms, as well as their cell structures and functions. The course also provides examples on the applications of microorganisms in our everyday life with emphasis on their applications in environmental science.

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PRA2003 Principles of Public Relations

公共关系原理

The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the field of public relations with shared emphasis on theoretical foundations and practicum. Students achieve the understandings of basic PR skills and the relevant knowledge that are available to the PR professions in different industry and business settings by various practitioners’ roles, professional orientation, and for contemporary topics of publics.

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