Official Country Name
Hong Kong
Country Code
HK
Country ID
16
Geographic Region
Asia & Oceania
Region
Region II
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On
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COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mechanical Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
127
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CAD/CAM
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides a basic understanding of the working principles and applications of computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) technologies; and enables the practice of CAD/CAM tools and techniques. Topics include: basic data structuring techniques; transformation techniques; mathematical bases for surface modeling; principles of solid modeling and applications; numerical control; computer-aided production technologies; computer-integrated manufacturing.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MECH4407
Host Institution Course Title
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
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Mechanical Engineering
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SHAKESPEARE
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
English
UCEAP Course Number
143
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SHAKESPEARE
UCEAP Transcript Title
SHAKESPEARE
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course explores critical issues in the study of Shakespeare. It begins by examining Shakespeare's plays as written text, focusing on close readings and critical approaches; Shakespeare's use of themes, characters, language, and plots; and the dramatic genres: tragedy, comedy, and problem plays. The course then explores Shakespeare's work as it is performed, focusing on film versus stage adaptation, performance methods, and ''modernizing'' or adapting Shakespeare. This course focuses on four plays: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM; MERCHANT OF VENICE; TITUS ANDRONICUS; and OTHELLO. In addition to reading the plays, students also watch films based on them, including Julie Taymor's TITUS starring Anthony Hopkins. In addition to the plays, recommended texts include Lynda Bose and Richard Burt, SHAKESPEARE, THE MOVIE; and H.R. Coursen, SHAKESPEARE: THE TWO TRADITIONS.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ENGL2079
Host Institution Course Title
SHAKESPEARE
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English
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DISCOVERING MIND AND BEHAVIOR
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
61
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DISCOVERING MIND AND BEHAVIOR
UCEAP Transcript Title
MIND & BEHAVIOR
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental scientific knowledge about human thinking and behavior processes, and illustrates the relevance of this knowledge to the betterment of human performance and well-being in a wide variety of settings in the society (e.g., education, business, healthcare). Topics include but are not limited to sensation and perception, sleep and dreams, learning, memory, intelligence, personality, development, psychological disorders, and health. This course is also prerequisite for students who want to study psychology further.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SOSC1960
Host Institution Course Title
DISCOVERING MIND AND BEHAVIOR
Host Institution Campus
HKUST, Social Science
Host Institution Faculty
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Host Institution Department
Social Science
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SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES IN HONG KONG
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
117
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES IN HONG KONG
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOC POLICY HONGKONG
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course focuses on social policy issues in Hong Kong and the changes it has undergone as a result of political and economic influences. Topics include the effect of globalization, the politics of welfare, poverty and anti-poverty measures, privatization of social welfare, social policy's effect on political parties, equal opportunities, family violence, and providing care for the elderly. In addition to studying local welfare issues, the course covers different theories regarding welfare in general.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SOWK2023
Host Institution Course Title
SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES IN HONG KONG
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Host Institution Department
Social Work & Social Administration
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ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Bioengineering
UCEAP Course Number
163
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADV TOPICS: BIOTECH
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines principles and roles of various disciplines in biotechnology, including manipulation of various cell types, gene expression, immunochemistry, protein engineering, downstream processing, cell and enzyme immobilization, and fermentation. The course includes various case studies in the development and applications of biotechnology in areas such as medicine, agriculture and livestock, environment, biomass utilization, and basic research.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LIFS4630
Host Institution Course Title
ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
HKUST, Science
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Host Institution Department
Life Science
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ADVANCED CANTONESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
140
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED CANTONESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED CANTONESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This advanced Cantonese course for students who speak Chinese (Putonghua). The course equips students with various advanced communicative skills in various academic and professional settings, such as seminars, meetings, group discussions, debate, presentations, performance, impromptu speaking etc. Students are trained to speak in connected discourse in academic and professional settings with different level of formality.
Language(s) of Instruction
Cantonese
Host Institution Course Number
CLCC3703
Host Institution Course Title
ADVANCED CANTONESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS
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Host Institution Department
Chinese Language Center
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CYBERSOCIETIES: UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY AS GLOBAL CHANGE
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
23
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CYBERSOCIETIES: UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY AS GLOBAL CHANGE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CYBERSOCIETIES
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) allows for high-speed global access – making it possible to instantly connect to anyone and anywhere – and how this immediate access has created a nexus of social, cultural, economic, and political implications for everyone. As members of today's Net Generation, this course not only offers an opportunity to critically evaluate how globalization and ICT have revolutionized the way we live, but also how this new environment uniquely situates students to, in turn, direct many of these changes.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CCGL9008
Host Institution Course Title
CYBERSOCIETIES: UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY AS GLOBAL CHANGE
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Common Core: Global Issues
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THE SCIENCE AND LORE OF CULINARY CULTURE
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chemistry
UCEAP Course Number
45
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE SCIENCE AND LORE OF CULINARY CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
SCI CULINARY CULTR
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
There is an old saying, “You are what you eat”, which means the food one eats has a bearing on one’s state of mind and health. Since the discovery of fire, culinary practices have been instrumental in the progress of human evolution. Culinary practices may be regarded as one of the oldest and most widespread applications of chemistry and physical sciences in everyday life. Traditionally, understanding and knowledge on cooking are based on collective experiences of diverse individuals passed down from generations to generations. This course explores everyday life cooking and food preparation activities from scientific perspectives. It examines critically the “folk knowledge” of cooking from the viewpoints of chemical, biological, physical and social studies. This course promotes science literacy through exploring concepts and theories that are behind everyday cooking and cuisines. Using knowledge of cooking as a starting point, students explore the intimate relationship between sciences, personal life and society through daily life examples and laboratory demonstrations. All course contents including practical sections are designed to be suitable for students having little or no science training.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CCST9045
Host Institution Course Title
THE SCIENCE AND LORE OF CULINARY CULTURE
Host Institution Campus
University of Hong Kong
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Common Core: Scientific and Technological Literacy
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HISTORY OF WEST PHILOSOPHY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Philosophy
UCEAP Course Number
104
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
HISTORY OF WEST PHILOSOPHY
UCEAP Transcript Title
WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
The course introduces the history of classical ancient philosophy, with a special focus on the philosophical thought of Plato and Aristotle. Topics: Plato and Aristotle; The Ancient Theory of Forms (Plato and Aristotle); Problem of Universals; Ancient Science; Virtue Ethics; Ancient Greek Political Philosophy; Meta-philosophy.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHIL2040
Host Institution Course Title
HISTORY OF WEST PHILOSOPHY
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Philosophy
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ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mathematics
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ACTUARIAL MATH
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course covers the fundamental concepts of actuarial financial mathematics and how these concepts are applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows. The topics covered include interest rates, present value, annuities valuation, loan repayment, bond and portfolio yield, bond valuation, rate of return, yield curve, term structure of interest rates, duration and convexity of general cash flows and portfolios, immunization, stock valuation, capital budgeting, dynamic cash flow processes, and asset and liability management.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MATH2511
Host Institution Course Title
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
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Host Institution Department
Mathematics