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UGEB2360 Wonders & Insights in Biology


Tuesdays 02:30 p.m. - 04:15 p.m.
Dr. SIOW Lam

Biology is the study of life. Complex life is built from some molecules that slowly evolved into diverse living organisms, which then interact with the environment to form ecosystems and finally shape the biosphere where we all live in. Studies of the biological world allow us to understand more on how life has evolved and […]

UGEB1870 Exploring Earth and Environmental Sciences

#UGEB Nature Science and Technology

Mondays 02:30 - 04:15 p.m.
Dr. AU-YEUNG Yee Man, Dr. TAM Pui Yuk, Professor Benoit THIBODEAU, Professor CHAN Man Nin, Professor LIU Lin, Professor TAI Pui Kuen Amos, Professor TAM Chi Yung Francis, Professor TAN Yen Joe, Professor TSUI Tsz Ki Martin, Professor YANG Hongfeng

(UGEB1870 is double-coded with EESC1001.) The course provides an interdisciplinary study of the Earth Systems, including natural phenomena in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere. The mechanism of these systems, associated dynamics and anthropogenic impacts will be introduced and discussed. The course also serves as a platform to understand and critically assess global environmental […]

UGEB2640 Perspectives in Meteorology

#UGEB Nature Science and Technology

Fridays 02:30 - 05:15 p.m.
Professor LEUNG Wing Mo, Professor LI Ping Wah

An introduction to meteorological phenomena and mechanisms. This course aims at a non-mathematical exposition of the central ideas of meteorological study. The interaction between the weather, climate and human activities will also be discussed, including how the extreme weather and climate information could be used in adaptation, mitigation, and sustainability research and applications. Topics include […]

UGEC 3893 Introduction to Global Sociology


Thursdays 02:30 a.m. - 05:15 p.m.
Professor SUN Jin

This course introduces undergraduate students to the knowledge world of global and transnational sociology, and the sociology of law, globalization and global governance, in which it will offer a guided entry into the complex ideas and writings of the sociological, political and legal scholars. The concepts they developed to analyze law, society and global governance […]

UGEC2171 Sustainable Development


Mondays 04:30 p.m. - 06:15 p.m.
Professor LU Xingcheng

(UGEC2171 is double-coded with GRMD2401.) Sustainable development is a global vision for the future. This approach to development should not only generate economic growth, but also distribute its benefits equitably, regenerate the environment rather than destroy it, as well as empower people rather than marginalize them. The UN 2030 Agenda came into effect in 2015 […]

UGEC2945 History of Hong Kong

#UGEC Society and Culture

Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Miss CHEUNG Ching Man

This course introduces the history of Hong Kong from a British colony to the Special Administrative Region of China. It covers major events and issues of Hong Kong, emphasizing the development of political system, social structure and economic pattern, and evaluate the role of Hong Kong in modern China, in the Asian-Pacific region and in […]

UGEC3228 Public Policy and Social Minorities in Hong Kong

#UGEC Society and Culture

Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Dr. CHO Man Kit

(UGEC3228 is double-coded with GDRS3008.) This course examines the social construction of minorities and the history of Hong Kong public policy towards them, including legal changes, social institutions, immigration policy, and political mobilization. Current debates in public policies such as anti-discrimination legislation, education policies of ethnic minorities, disciplining of youth and anti-poverty scheme will also […]

UGED1252 The Successful Self

#UGED Self and Humanity

Thursdays 09:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Dr. ZHAO Yukun

Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. This definition implies that successful individuals engage in purposeful, agentic pursuits. Success in attaining task goals confers a feeling of competence; success in   reaching relationship goals gives one a feeling of acceptance. Both feelings are major ingredients of mental health. Success in attaining valued […]