Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

This course begins by looking at the definition of business ethics, and why it is everybody's business. The course takes an introductory, pluralistic approach to ethics and combines it with practical case studies. Emphasis is on current news stories and major ethical theories are used as a prism through which to view moral dilemmas in business. This course challenges students to develop their higher-level critical thinking skills, through lectures, discussions, and personal reflections. In addition, the AESP (Applied Ethics Service Project) provides the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to actual situations in context.

This course introduces econometric techniques and their applications in economic analysis. It covers basic statistical tools, linear regression with one regressor, linear regression with multiple regressors, and methods for analyzing experimental data. Course emphasis is on practical issues in econometric analysis of cross-sectional data. Microsoft Excel is used for computer-based calculation.

The course introduces the fundamental features of microorganisms that live in the natural environment, the roles of the microorganisms in natural processes that drive our ecosystem, such as biogeochemical cycling, interactions with plants and animals, the use of the microorganisms in environmental technology. Key concepts are illustrated with real-life examples and case studies.

This innovative course explores the music creative process from the perspective of both the composer and performer and seeks to answer the following questions: When we compose, are we composing only or are we also thinking of performance practice? When we perform, either new or old works, are we only performing or are we composing? Course topics include understanding analysis of classical and contemporary music, instruction of the basic craft of composition, and critique of performance practice in relation to music compositional skills. Students should have some background in music with experience performing an instrument and/or experience with music composition. Basic knowledge of music theory, notation, and composition experience is a plus.

This course intends to develop a deep understanding of the contextual factors of Asia and emerging market countries, with a specific emphasis on the risks, challenges and mitigants to doing businesses in these countries. In studying key social, cultural economic, geographical, political and historical characteristics of these countries, the course provides understanding of how business is conducted as well as the constraints, risks and challenges associated with doing businesses in these countries, such as financial, political, legal, operational and technical risks. In addition, this course aims to explore how country differences impact on business strategies and managerial decision-making in different countries.

This course combines a case study discussion approach to illustrate strategic decision making in business with an integrated hands-on business simulation exercise as part of the learning process. The course discusses making strategic choices and evaluating options and tradeoffs in a competitive business simulated industry environment and develops a broad perspective in managerial decisions. Students also develop an appreciation of economic and social factors that drive modern global organizations.

This course is a broad introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with an emphasis on techniques, models, theories, and applications for designing, prototyping, and evaluating current and future interactive systems for human use. HCI is an interesting and important area of study, providing the human perspective to computing. Besides technology and innovation, it also touches on issues like ethics and social responsibilities related to technologies in the real world. Selected topics may include multimodal interaction design, ubiquitous/mobile computing, virtual/augmented reality, agents and robots, and HCI applications in various domains such as education, health, urban sustainability, and scientific discoveries.

This course examines the core ideas and concepts and principles of limits, differentiation, and integration of functions in multiple variables, vector analysis. It teaches students to apply the rigorous, analytical and numeric approach to analyze and solve problems using concepts of multivariable calculus. Course topics include: differentiation in several variables, with applications in approximation, maximum and minimum, and geometry, integration in several variables, vector analysis.

This course is the second of a series of two general physics courses which employ a calculus-based approach. Key topics include: electric charge and field; Gauss' Law; electric potential; capacitance and dielectrics; current, resistance and EMF; direct-current circuits; magnetic field and magnetic forces; sources of magnetic field; electromagnetic inductions; inductance; alternating current; electromagnetic waves; nature and propagation of light; interference; diffraction. Pre-requisite: single-variable calculus Text: Sears and Zemansky, UNIVERSITY PHYSICS WITH MODERN PHYSICS. Assessment: homework (10%), quizzes (40%), final exam (50%).

The ocean is the largest life-supporting habitat on Earth, and yet, it is less explored than the surface of the moon. This survey course introduces the fundamental, cross-disciplinary knowledge of our ocean from its formation, to the physics in circulation and climate modulation, to the chemistry and biology of the living systems within.