Hong Kong

This course is an introduction to developmental psychology from a life span perspective. Topics include basic concepts and theories of human development; research methodology and issues in the study of developmental change; biological, environmental, and social influences on development; processes of physical development over the life span; attachment and emotional development; development of perception, language, cognition, and morality; development of personality and social relationships.

Upon entering the 21st century, environment is becoming one of the most pressing issues for the world. This course introduces global environmental politics from different aspects: global environmental issues, such as climate change, waste trade, biodiversity conservation; political causes and implications of global environmental issues; global environmental governance, including UNEP, World Commission on Dams; non-state actors and global environmental protection; global economy and environment; and political theoretical reflections inspired by global environmental politics.

This intermediate Cantonese course focuses on speaking ability in real life settings. Topics include traveling, attending a wedding, going to the movies, and hobbies. Text: CANTONESE: A SHORT COURSE II by the Chinese Language Center at CUHK. Assessment: assignments (30%), quizzes (10%), tests (15%), oral midterm exam (15%), oral final exam (30%).

This advanced molecular biology course introduces the latest research focused on genomics and transcriptomics. It covers the sequencing and mapping of the entire genome, methodologies in RNA gene expression profiling, structure and function of genes as well as regulation and dynamics of the transcriptome in an organism.

This course introduces the basic properties of partial differential equations (PDE) and the techniques that have proved useful in analyzing them. The following topics are studied: Fourier series, orthogonal expansions, and eigenvalue problems; Sturm-Liouville theory; separation of variables for partial differential equations of mathematical physics, including topics on Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.

This course covers various timely, current topics related to international trade, international investment and economic development of various members of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation). Economies to be covered include Japan, South Korea (Republic of Korea), Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), China (People's Republic of China), Singapore and others.

Architectural Design 3 is the second in a two-course sequence forming a comprehensive introduction to the foundation studies of architecture, addressing the core and related issues essential to the training of an architect. The course aims to teach architectural literacy, to develop critical and analytical skills, to enhance visual, spatial and ideological sensibilities with a certain emphasis on the presentation of ideas, concepts, and design both in the visual and verbal format. Field trips form an integral part of the course. Assessment: 100% continuous coursework assessment

The development of creative industries requires a business-friendly environment plus a legal environment which respect the rule of law. This course explores the changing interface between the creative industries and law. By presenting the fundamental legal principles behind the economic development of the creative industries such as contracts, the company, competition and intellectual property, the course teaches how the changes in laws may facilitate or hamper the business environment for creative industries, or whether these laws may stimulate more creativity in the work place or hinder the creativity by putting more legal restrictions. Apart from Hong Kong materials, discussion may also be extended to some jurisdictions such as Greater China region and Asia Pacific countries.

This course is for complete beginners in Italian and does not require any previous knowledge of the language. Students acquire basic linguistic and communicative skills in the four areas of competence (listening, speaking, reading and writing). The course also gives insight to Italian culture and society.

This course provides a solid foundation in the principles and current practices of management. The focus of the course is about the interaction between individuals (managers) and the organization. The course explores what managers do through discussion of the four fundamental functions of managers, namely planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Topics include: evolution of management theories, environmental influences on management, organizational culture, strategic management, organizational design, change management, organizational control and human resources management.