"This course provides an introduction to law and business society. Topics include general introduction to the concepts in law; an introduction to the Hong Kong legal system under the principle of ""one country, two systems""; transplantation of the common law system into China; copyright law; trademark law; agency law; insolvency law; and business ethics. As Hong Kong is a well-developed business society, this course is intended to explore societal issues through the lens of business law."
Study on selected current topics in biotechnology and business through attending seminars in related areas. This course provides a platform for students to interact and learn from different academic and practitioner leaders in both biotechnology and business fields. Graded P or F. For BIBU students only.
This course is designed as an introductory course in biomedical engineering. The aim of this course is to present some of the basic science and human physiology knowledge used by biomedical engineers and illustrates the first steps in applying this knowledge to solve problems in human medicine. The second goal of this course is to link knowledge of basic science and engineering to fields of specialization and current research. This course also introduces the sub-specialties in biomedical engineering and through real-life examples to emphasize the types of problems biomedical engineers solve.
This course introduces the use of physical methods in the study of biological systems, including macromolecules, membranes, nerves, muscle, photosynthetic systems and visual systems. The biological systems to which the methods are applied will be surveyed and current interpretations of their structure and function will be discussed. The treatment of biological phenomena will be based on physical principles with appropriate mathematics when necessary. The emphasis will be on the applications of physics in biology.
The course provides an overview about the health problems facing the world today, and the current situations of developed and developing regions are compared and contrasted. The contribution of modern technologies, and frugal technologies in particular, to improve human health will be described. The elements of successful innovation will be explored in a broader context, such that in addition to technology product itself, the process of technology development, diffusion and implementation will be discussed. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the barriers for translating health care technology to application, including scientific, economic and cultural factors, and especially their impact in resource poor settings. Throughout the course, the concept of global village and global citizenship will be emphasized.
From chemistry to engineering, molecules to useful products. Physical, chemical and biochemical transformation of materials. Survey of industries related to modern chemical and biological engineering. Basic principles of materials and energy balance. Strategy of molecular synthesis, process selection and design, economic and environmental considerations. Examples taken from a diverse range of products spanning realms of food, consumer products, energy, environment, and medicine. Case studies and team projects on process and product design. For engineering students only.
This course concentrates on the basic scientific principles in cosmetic science. Various topics with emphasis on molecular approach related to cosmetic products' formulation and proper uses of cosmetic products will be covered. Major topics include definition of cosmetics, make-up cosmetics, skin-care cosmetics, hair-care cosmetics, vehicles of cosmetic products, surfactants, colorants, alpha hydroxyl acids & beta hydroxyl acids, anti-oxidants and sunscreens, skin-whitening agents, hydrating substances / moisturizers, antiperspirants & deodorants and botanical ingredients.
This course covers the basic knowledge, skills and techniques in construction management. It entails an introduction to the construction industry, initial and feasibility studies, impact assessment, tendering process, local statutory ordinances, contract strategy and management, cost estimation and control, project finance, resource allocation, and site safety. For CIVL and CIEV students only.
This course introduces students to the world of Computer Science. Students will experience a range of fun and interesting areas from the world of computing, such as game programming, web programming, user interface design and computer graphics. These will be explored largely by programming in the Python language.
This course is intended to offer advice to students on academic and professional matters, and to improve the students' communication skills. This will be achieved through: (1) Small student group meetings with an assigned advisor; (2) Professional and academic seminars, and (3) Social activities. Graded P or F.
This course introduces students to basic theories and findings in environmental and health economics. The emphasis is on how the economic models and concepts can be used to analyze environmental and health issues. The course begins with an introduction of theoretical economic concepts and models; then it moves on to several policy-relevant environmental and health topics. Particular issues include externality, common goods and public goods, valuation of environmental goods and health, market failure and health, environmental regulations, pollution and health, and the economics of climate change. For students in their first and second year of study or those with approval from instructor for enrolling in the course.
This general-education course introduces the basics of electronic and information technology and their applications to daily-life consumer electronics and communication devices. Contents include the representation of signals in the time and frequency domains; digitization of information; coding for data compression and error protection; transmission of signals; cellular mobile phones and wireless communications; and the Internet. It is expected that through studying these technologies and how they address the problems encountered in the information technology area, students will also grasp the skills in solving problems with engineering approach and spirit and appreciate how these technologies impact the society
This course is designed specifically for engineering students of the First Year of 4Y curriculum. This year-long course aims at providing an induction to the School of Engineering for the freshmen year. It will cover topics such as learning and time-management skills, purposes of university and engineering education, and planning for personal and professional development. Graded PP, P or F. For Year 1 Engineering students only.
This course introduces various elements of starting an entrepreneurial journey, including team building, crowd sourcing, use of social media, etc. Based on an experiential learning model, there will be sharing from industry representatives in class while students will also have opportunities to gain authentic experiences in different industries and reaching out to network of co-working spaces. This course does not require students to have previous entrepreneurial experience or any form of business training.
This course introduces students to basic theories and findings in environmental and health economics. The emphasis is on how the economic models and concepts can be used to analyze environmental and health issues. The course begins with an introduction of theoretical economic concepts and models; then it moves on to several policy-relevant environmental and health topics. Particular issues include externality, common goods and public goods, valuation of environmental goods and health, market failure and health, environmental regulations, pollution and health, and the economics of climate change. For students in their first and second year of study or those with approval from instructor for enrolling in the course.
This course will provide students with a wide range of knowledge related to atmospheric science, including atmosphere and weather, analysis of climate and weather observations in both regional and global scales. Lecture topics include the evolution of the earth's atmosphere; the structure and composition of the atmosphere; radiation and thermodynamic processes; water in the atmosphere and cloud processes; pressure, winds and force in the atmosphere; weather patterns and the storms; ozone formation and loss; biogeochemical circulations; air pollution and techniques; climate system and climate change. Students will be trained upon completion of the course with ability to understand and examine the atmospheric structure, physical process and dynamics that focus on the composition and dynamics of the earth atmosphere and their role in the distribution of heat and energy and other aspects of atmosphere related to the Earth's climate and weather.
This course provides a broad perspective on personal finance. It highlights the importance of setting goals, and making good use of financial resources to meet financial obligations in the course of one s lifetime. Following a comprehensive and step-by-step guide, students will gain skills and knowledge on how to make informed and effective decisions to achieve their financial goals. While various tools and techniques are covered, the emphasis is on the intuition, logic and fundamental principles that underlie their uses. The course also provides hands-on practice for students to prepare their financial information and assess their financial health. With basic math skills, students can formulate financial management strategies that deal with their cash, credit and debt choices as well as housing decisions. They will gain an understanding of the risk-return tradeoff, and the protection from insurance. Moreover, they will learn how to evaluate investments to accumulate wealth for the long term.
The course is designed to promote students' personal development, teamwork, communications skills, career preparation, leadership capability, and a global mindset.
The course aims to enhance students' civic awareness and engagement through structured service activities related to one or more community organizations. Students will be divided into small groups to work on service projects and consolidate their learning experience through guided reflective activities. Students may take this course up to two times if the scope of the service projects is different. Graded P/F/PP. Instructor's approval is required for admission to the course.
A compulsory, one-year course for all undergraduates to learn how to maintain a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle that will help them to manage their lives, learning, transitions and holistic development. Students will complete at least 45 hours of activities including physical and wellness assessments, sports skill classes, organized sports and fitness events, community service, as well as enrichment topics, for example, mental health, wellness, transitions, student life, and personal growth. Students with special personal reasons may seek exemption from the Director of Student Affairs. Graded P or F.
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