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This course emphasizes both theoretical and empirical studies. Topics covered include: static and dynamic models of the demand for labor, allocation of time, the labor supply of men and women, labor unions, human capital theory, theories of personal income distribution, information and search theory, signaling and self-selection, implicit contracts and the principal-agent problem. Students should have knowledge of basic microeconomics and elementary calculus, and are advised to take ECON2011 and 2021 before taking this course.

This unit introduces students to the topics of evolution, genetics and development. Students discover how natural selection, also known as "survival of the fittest," drives evolution. Students learn how the interaction of organisms with each other and with their environment influences the outcome of the evolutionary process. Students discover how the analysis of genomes can be used to understand evolution. Students learn how genes are transmitted from one generation to the next and appreciate the importance of genes in human disease. Students discover how animals and plants develop, and the relationship between development and evolution.

This course provides a broad overview of Japanese economy, from postwar economic growth to current issues, and from domestic economic structure to international trade and finance.

Required course prerequisite: Basic understanding of Macroeconomics and mathematics.

This course covers healthcare delivery systems, healthcare technology-human integration, human factors in healthcare, crew resource management, quality of care, economic analysis in healthcare, healthcare logistics, healthcare system test and evaluation, and analysis and design for patient safety.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted world of Chinese tea, encompassing its rich history, culture, art, science, philosophy, and economics over 4,000 years. Students investigate the entire process of tea production, from cultivation to brewing and tasting, gaining insight into how it embodies tea art, ceremony, and Chinese philosophy. The course examines the global impact and influence of Chinese tea culture. Key topics include the historical significance of tea, its botanical and chemical properties, health benefits, cultural practices, and economic implications will be explored. This course highlights the critical economic role of tea, with China being the largest producer and exporter, while also incorporating a comparative view to other drinks to highlight the similarities and differences with tea, both in China and globally. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, field trips, and hands-on workshops, students experience traditional Chinese tea ceremonies and the underlying philosophy, enriching their understanding of Chinese tea from various perspectives.

This course provides a broad-based introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes. It provides students with an overview of contemporary psychological approaches to the study of human behaviors and its contribution to our knowledge of human functioning. Topics include learning, development, psychotherapy, the brain and states of consciousness, sensation and perception, memory, social behavior, personality, psychological disorders, coping and health, stress, and others. Emphasis will be placed on application of theories in everyday life.

This course follows a historical and comparative perspective to help understand the global human activity of religion. It addresses questions such as: What sort of a thing is religion? What patterns are common to all religions? What interpretive tools are most appropriate to explore this subject matter? The course takes individual religions as distinctive “religious worlds". The course explores these religious worlds through their common structures and cultural expressions such as myths, rituals, sacred space, pilgrimage, holy beings and holy communities, and their variations. It explores and appreciates the role of religion as a historical and contemporary force that has shaped our societies and institutions across geographies and histories.

This course surveys the history and philosophy of science and its relation to technology and society. Students examine major topics and readings in the field including the scientific revolution, experimental science, industrialization, probabilistic theory, and environmental science, keeping in mind the broader historical circumstances that have shaped these forces. Key concepts include: scientific norms, paradigm shifts and technoscience. Students encounter historical and contemporary case studies various regions and countries.

In this course, students explore some of the most important texts in the history of western political philosophy, focusing on the work of seven major political thinkers. Students study the broad contours of modern political thought from the 17th to the 20th. Students learn to analyze philosophical arguments, situate the texts within their historical contexts, engage in close textual reading, and understand the wider themes and concepts that shape modern political thought.