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This course provides computational skill development. It examines computational problem formation and tools for problem solving (Excel and Python). Other topics include decomposition and pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design, information utilization and storage (tables and databases), information presentation (data visualization), ethical usage of digital content and technology, and privacy. 
 

This course introduces a variety of central algorithms and methods essential for studies of statistical data analysis and machine learning. It is project-based and through the various projects it exposes fundamental research problems in these fields to reproduce state-of-the-art scientific results. The course provides an opportunity to develop and structure large codes for studying these systems, get acquainted with computing facilities, and learn how to handle large scientific projects. Throughout the course, good scientific and ethical conduct is emphasized.

This course examines various management, policy and applied economic aspects of the aviation industry. The course begins with a review of the national and global business environment within which the air transport sector operates. Lectures will subsequently delve into a more micro analysis of revenue management, cost relationships and considerations that are incorporated into the development of route networks. An emphasis will also be placed on how air transport management must change in order to succeed in the rapidly changing global market environment. Although global in nature, the course will be focused on the Canadian air transport industry.

This course introduces classical Southeast Asian dance and drama with a particular emphasis on masked dance traditions. Drawing on an analysis of scholarly texts, videos and hands-on sessions the course takes an exciting theatrical journey through Southeast Asia. The course teaches an appreciation of classical dance traditions in the region from a variety of angles, such as dramaturgical principles, music, aesthetics, ritual significance, nationalism, tourism and change. The course also teaches how to perform and create compositions in a Southeast Asian dance form. 

This course discusses social and affective psychology, with a heavy focus on brain mechanisms. It provides a look at emerging areas of study including social neuroscience, affective neuroscience, and neuroeconomics. More specifically, it covers social and emotional aspects of the human mind and behavior (e.g., social intelligence, helping behavior, social influence, anger and aggression). 

This course examines the basic legal knowledge of criminal procedures in Hong Kong. It covers the criminal justice system; rights of arrested persons/defendants; powers of law enforcement agencies; criminal jurisdiction of courts in Hong Kong; classification of criminal offences; commencement of criminal proceedings; pre-trial and trial processes; sentencing principles and options; costs in criminal cases; and appeal mechanisms for criminal proceedings.

Students learn how to apply various standard methods (separation of variables, integrating factors, reduction of order, undetermined coefficients) to solve certain types of differential equations (separable, first-order linear, linear with constant coefficients); give examples of differential equations for which either existence or uniqueness of solutions fails; compute the exponential of a square matrix; and use either linearization or the Lyapunov theorems to check the stability of critical points for a given autonomous system.

The course provides students with a study of the history and culture of the British Isles necessary to contextualize coursework in British and Irish literature. Major themes include the physical and human geography of the region as well as the political, social, and religious organization of the area.