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GCNU1023 Mathematics Around Us
生活中的数学
This course stresses the prevalence, relevance, and practicality of mathematics in the modern society especially in the context of planning and scheduling in management science, and issues concerning social choice and decision-making. Numerous real world examples are discussed. The mathematical techniques involved are taught through hands-on applications
Check DetailsCHEM3003 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.
Check DetailsBIOL2043 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.
Check DetailsCHEM2023 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
Check DetailsECON2003 Principles of Macroeconomics
宏观经济学原理
This course aims to introduce students with the main building blocks of macroeconomics, so as for students to acquire a basic understanding of how a market economy functions, to appreciate the critical macroeconomic issues facing the society, and to understand to a certain degree the going debate on these issues. This is a necessary preparation not only for many careers in private and public sectors but also for responsible citizenship in modern society.
Check DetailsBIOL2053 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.
Check DetailsECON2013 Principles of Microeconomics
微观经济学原理
This course aims first to introduce students with the basic principles and the main building blocks of microeconomics. The students should appreciate the relevance of the course materials in real life, and learn to apply them in analysing some simple economic problems commonly encountered by individuals and firms. The major topics covered are: the market forces of demand and supply, and the associated concept of elasticity; the key role of price in the resource allocation; the efficiency of, and some possible problem with, the market mechanism; the various cost measures for firms; the different forms of market competition, and the impact on social welfare; and finally, the basic role of government in the economy.
Check DetailsPHYS2003 Principles of Physics
物理原理
This course teaches the basic principles of physics to explain the properties of heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and quantum mechanics of atoms and then apply the principles to study the functions of electronics, analytical instruments, environmental monitoring instruments, solar panel, etc. In addition, the impacts of important physical phenomena such as air movement, light scattering by particulate matter, global warming, solar radiation, radioactivity, etc. on the formation of environmental risks and pollutions will be analysed. The basic principles of physics taught in this course can be applied not only to Environmental Science, but also to other sciences and everyday life.
Check DetailsENV3003 Resources and the Environment
资源与环境
This course is designed to help students relate scientific principles to the management of natural resources. Topics include management of natural resources in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. It introduces the nature of each natural resource and the scientific and ecological basis for their management, and cultivates positive attitudes relative to natural resource perception, use, management and protection.
Check DetailsGCCH1023 Selected Themes in Chinese History and Civilisation
中国历史与文明专题
This course aims to provide students with (1) knowledge on the various aspects of China’s unique cultural qualities and achievements from past to present; (2) a rich vocabulary for them to be able to illustrate the historical eras of Chinese civilization; (3) the ability to critically analyse various cultural phenomena by looking at a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese ways of life; and (4) the awareness, interests and curiosities in Chinese history and civilization from a cultural perspective.
Check DetailsENV4043 Selected Topics in Environmental Science
环境科学选题
This course provides updated information in recent advances and developments in selected areas in environmental science and technology.
Check DetailsGCNU1003 Speaking of Statistics
统计漫谈
This course provides students with an understanding of fundamental statistical techniques commonly used in social science, business, and science today. The emphasis is on statistical thinking, concepts and data analysis. Students are required to solve a variety of problems using statistical packages.
Check DetailsENV3013 Sustainable Environmental Management
可持续发展环境管理
This course introduces and discusses global environmental issues, and examines various approaches in tackling them by working out sustainable scientific solutions. Specifically, the course (1) develops a broad framework (incorporating scientific, social, economic and political factors to analyse and resolve environmental problems); (2) provides an understanding of the importance of the role of science and scientific information in environmental management; and, (3) discusses the anthropogenic causes of environmental degradation and the way sustainable growth can be brought about by environmental management. It examines the framework of environmental planning and management, and the techniques for tackling environmental management; and applies principles of environmental science to help manage the diverse array of environmental problems in different physical, biological and social environments.
Check DetailsGCCH1003 University Chinese
大学国文
This course aims to (1) help students to master advanced knowledge and skills in Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing; (2) teach some of the advanced features of Chinese literature, and the interrelationship between literature, society and culture in ancient and contemporary China, and (3) develop students’ ability to analyse, evaluate and appreciate literary writings.
Check DetailsENV4053 Water Science and Engineering
水文科学与工程
This course aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge in water chemistry and engineering. New technologies associated with wastewater treatment and advanced industrial wastewater treatment will be discussed. These topics include the equilibrium partitioning between organics and in-organics in the environment, and their fate in the aquatic system. Engineering technologies for the supply of drinking water and wastewater treatment are introduced in this course.
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