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GDST1033 Would the Earth's Sixth Mass Extinction Affect Humanity's Future?
地球的第六次生物大灭绝会影响人类的未来吗？
Biologists noted that a sixth mass extinction may be underway. However, the sixth mass extinction is different from the previous mass extinctions that the current mass extinction is caused by human activities such as transformation of landscape, overexploitation of species, pollution and introduction of alien species. The aim of this course is to let students critically review the evidences, causes, and consequences of Earth’s sixth biodiversity extinction crisis as well as aware the impacts of biodiversity extinction on human sustainability and the contributions of environmental management on humanity’s future in multidisciplinary perspectives. Through lecturing and experiential learning as well as group research project, students would learn the application of interdisciplinary approach such as integrating variety of skills from science, social science and business subjects to tackle the root problems of human sustainability so as to maintain human well-being in the present and future.
Check DetailsGDST1043 Introductory Mathematical Models in Business
商业中的数学模型介绍
This is an introductory course for students interested in applications of mathematics in Business. Topics to be covered include basic calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. With these fundamental mathematics, students can then pursue applications of diverse mathematical perspectives from finance, management, economics and business.
Check DetailsGDST1053 Introduction to Mathematical Logic
数理逻辑介绍
The course is intended to be accessible to better meet the needs of today's undergraduate students from all kinds of disciplines. It is intended for students who has not studied logic previously, but who has some experience in mathematical reasoning. It includes mathematical proofs, and the way of how proofs can be justified. The course contains a systematic discussion of these results and investigations will be centred around first-order logic which shows that the consequence relation coincides with formal provability
Check DetailsGDST1063 Stay Active, Eat Smart
活跃人生，进食健康
The benefits of physical activity and balanced diets on health are well established. However, many apparently healthy individuals do not meet recommended levels of activity and nutrient intakes required for health gain. The course aims to provide the basic concepts on fitness, nutrition and health. Students will understand the physiological impacts of physical activity and nutrition; identify the importance of healthy eating and exercise to against obesogenic environment; recognize the nutritional strategies for enhancing exercise and sport performances; and provide recommendations on exercise guidelines to people throughout the life cycle.
Check DetailsGDST1073 Food Appreciation
食品鉴赏
This course provides a basic scientific introduction of food sensory science and food technologies in food and beverage production. Students will be involved in making food products by themselves and the sensory evaluation of the food products using the principles and techniques obtained in the lectures.
Check DetailsGDST1083 Web Publishing: The science behind the content on the Web
Web 内容规划、管理和发布
The course will demonstrate the importance of content in the design and development of publishing on the Internet. The students will take a look at the different approaches of gathering and analysing data to make a well informed decision on delivering the content to the right audience. They will learn how to choose the right tools and deliver a strategically built website. The process requires no previous knowledge of a programming language or web designing skills.
Check DetailsGDST1093 How to Build a Green City? Challenges and Solutions
如何建设绿色城市？—— 挑战与解决方案
Sustainable Development means "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." ["Our Common Future", 1987, the World Commission on Environment and Development] As admitted by the Chinese Government at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 11th National People’s Congress, China’s economic growth has come at too high an environmental cost. This course is designed to enable students to apprehend the intricate relationships between economic and financial growth, environmental and ecological problems, and social issues, and ultimately, their effects on human wellbeing. Upon finishing the course, students should be able to comprehend the importance of sustainable development and engage in innovative thinking on development projects in preparing them to face future environmental challenges.
Check DetailsGDST1103 Lifestyle and Health
生活方式与健康
How to improve health and longevity? The current challenges facing these issues are diverse and interrelated. This course aims to overview the major lifestyle and behavioural risks to which the public are exposed. A brief concept of health risks including improper diet, smoking, excessive alcohol use, sedentary lifestyle and food poisoning; the prevention of disease development as well as modification of behaviours on tackling these health issues will be discussed. As such, this course attempts to encourage students to consider how people can be motivated to choose a healthier lifestyle.
Check DetailsGDFL1003 French I
法语 I
This course is intended for complete beginners in French according to the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for languages) Level A0 – A1 (Part 1). It aims at developing basic knowledge in the four areas of competence (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and at developing students linguistic, communicative skills and cultural competence in the target language.
Check DetailsGDFL1013 German I
德语 I
This course is an introduction to German language. Designed for students with no prior knowledge of the German language, the course aims at building students’ linguistic and communicative skills in the four areas of language learning, i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing according to CERF A1.1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) as well as to enable students to apply communication strategies in the target language. Besides, students will gain a brief insight into German culture(s) and develop « cultural literacy » towards the German cultural area at a basic level.
Check DetailsGDFL1023 Korean I
韩语 I
This course is designed for the students who do not have any prior knowledge of Korean language. Students are supposed to develop basic skills of language learning. Students will learn Hangeul; Korean alphabet and basic sentence structures of Korean language. And students will learn practical vocabularies and grammars. Besides, students will learn the oral and written use of the language along with proper consideration of contexts and cultures.
Check DetailsGDFL1033 Spanish I
西班牙语 I
This course is an introduction to Spanish language. The aim of this course is to introduce beginners to Spanish language building their linguistic and communicative skills in the four areas of language learning: speaking, reading, writing and listening, basic grammar and pronunciation rules; as well as to enable them to apply communication strategies in the target language. Upon successful completion of this course, students will attain the lower range of competency within the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) of Spanish Language (A1.1) in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will also gain a brief insight into Spanish and Latin American cultures and develop “intercultural literacy” at a basic level.
Check DetailsGDFL1043 Japanese I
日语 I
This foundation course is designed for beginners who have never studied Japanese before. The Japanese phonetic system, writing system, basic greetings, sentence structures and practical vocabulary that are suitable for beginners will be introduced in this course. It also provides opportunities for students to understand Japanese culture, and to develop the ability to communicate in basic Japanese such as introducing oneself, daily expressions, telling the time and the date and talking about one’s daily life. Students’ active participation in classroom activities is expected.
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俄语 I
This course is an introduction to Russian language. Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Russian, it aims at building their linguistic and communicative skills in the four areas of language learning, i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course students will be able to hold a basic conversation on topics of everyday interest, as well as discuss subjects such as family, sport, home, work or their university studies. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing grammar skills and vocabulary through classroom assignments and drills as well as structured exposure to contemporary Russian cultural productions. Materials for analysis and discussion include short literary texts (adapted for the beginners), films, music videos, and Internet resources such as Russian social media.
Check DetailsWPEX1003 Experiential Development
体验拓展
This module aims to develop students’ self-motivation and team spirit, encouraging positive attitude and active lifestyle. It comprises a set of activities, usually active and taking place outdoors, that emphasise a unique learning process, which combines direct experience with guided reflection and analysis. Through processing and discussions, students are encouraged to share personal experiences, understanding and emotions with each other. Team spirit and coherence will be promoted through this process.
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