Course List

PSY3063 Psychology of Cultural Diversity

多元文化心理学

This course is designed to provide students with a positive perception of cultural diversity. The most important elements of cultural diversity, understanding and awareness, will be addressed. The aim of the course is to examine how “the mind shapes culture” and how “culture shapes the mind”. We will begin by discussing immigration and cultural diversity from the point of view of those who change cultural environment and those who find themselves in environment where they are minorities. Psychology of Cultural Diversity employs a blend of experiential learning theory to engage the learner in a unique and participative set of learning experiences. Increased awareness of cultural diversity can translate into more tolerance, respect, and appreciation for the uniqueness of all people and culture.

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PSY4005 Final Year Project II (PSY)

毕业论文 II

This course is intended for students who want to carry out more in-depth research in their Final Year Project. Same as Final Year Project I, but it will be restricted to students who have academically performed very well in year 2 and year 3, and in Final Year Project I. Enrolment in this course requires the approval of the Programme Director. Students are required to independently carry out a scientific literature review, to critically appraise certain theories, concepts or beliefs, and to prepare students for a higher degree study

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PSY4013 Counselling Psychology

辅导心理学

This course intends to provide an overview of the counselling profession. Research in efficacy and assessment will be included in the course to emphasise the scientist-practitioner model. Students will also be informed of the various settings where counselling psychologists can contribute their professional knowledge.

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PSY4023 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics

人际关系和团体动态学

The course in Group Dynamics introduces the student to the stages and processes of groups including the principles of group interaction which will address techniques, leadership and roles. These concepts will be applied as part of an experiential learning process with the student as participants in various group exercises. The object is learning while participating. The student will understand group dynamics within the processes of group development: this includes an assessment or group building phase, the initial phase of group development, the working and transition phases, the final or closure phase. Again, this is a course that incorporates both theoretical and experiential phases of group dynamics. The course does not have an orientation to counselling or industrial/personnel management, the course content and material is developed to provide the student with an understanding of group processes, goals, norms and roles, communication, leadership and cooperation.

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PSY4033 Special Topic in Psychology: Human Factors and Ergonomics

心理学专题

The content of this course depends on the interests and expertise of the lecturers involved in teaching it, and the needs and interests of the students. It provides an opportunity to explore topics of current relevance and importance.

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PSY4043 Industrial and Organisational Psychology

工业与组织心理学

This course will introduce the major aspects of Industrial and Organisational (I/O) Psychology. Students will learn and apply psychological principles and research methods pertaining to a variety of I/O psychology issues, such as individual factors in selection, placement, job analysis and design, safety and training. Students will examine the role of interpersonal relations, and individual differences in modifying and changing organisations, they will also gain insights to the decision making, group dynamics, leadership, employment law, job satisfaction, work motivation, organisational development and change processes within and between organisations.

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BIOL2023 Conservation Ecology

生态守恒

This course emphasises biological functioning at the levels of population, community, and ecosystem, and is organised around the principles of energy flow, nutrient cycles, and succession. Human interventions such as urbanisation, harvesting renewable and non-renewable resources, and pollution generation are considered in relation to natural limits, natural regulations and regeneration mechanisms, and long-term ecosystem stability. Students will be able to gain the knowledge of basic ecological principles, including species interactions, energy flow, nutrient cycles and succession, and habitats and ecosystems of the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong.

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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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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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BIOL3003 Environmental Health and Toxicology

环境健康与毒物学

The course provides general knowledge concerning the various routes of human might be exposed to toxic chemicals. Main emphasis will be placed on the biological responses to toxicants, methods for evaluating potential toxicity, and applications of toxicological data to assess potential health risk.

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BIOL3023 Biology and Chemistry Laboratory

生物和化学实验

Experiments relevant to General Biology and General Chemistry are conducted to illustrate and consolidate students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts and basic principles of the subject. Solid training in basic laboratory techniques in Biology and Chemistry is provided through a series of well-chosen experiments. Students are provided with a solid training in basic laboratory techniques and practical skills necessary for more advanced laboratory courses and project work.

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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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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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ENV2003 Introduction to Environmental Science

环境科学导论

The course introduces students to the basic principles, concepts, and issues in environmental science, and demonstrates to them how environmental issues and resources problems are interrelated. Emphasis is given to those topics that demonstrate how environmental issues are related to our everyday life. Students should be able to understand how human activities cause environmental pollution problems, and recognise how modern environmental technologies could remedy such problems.

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ENV3003 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.

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