PSYC 3029AED
PSYC 3029AED |
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BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY: THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES |
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Course Coordinator:
Dr. Vera Hau, BA (Hunter College, CUNY); MA, PhD (Stony Brook University, SUNY)
Course Developer:
NG Tin Yan
COMP 2010SED Computing Fundamentals with Java is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 2000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computing and is suitable for students who do not have prior experience in programming. The problem solving aspect of computing will be emphasised. The main focus is to learn an object-oriented programming language (Java) and use it to solve problems. The software development cycle will also be introduced.
Advisory Prerequisite(s)
You are strongly advised to have already studied PSYC 2028AED
Excluded Combinations and Courses Not Allowed to be Taken Again
PSYC A229
Aims
This course aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the major concepts and theories of biological psychology, and the research methods / methodologies in biological psychology and neuroscience. This course also discusses the application of biological psychology in explaining human behaviours and mental processes, as well as the current development and debates in biological psychology.
Contents
The course covers the following topics:
Learning support
There will be ten two-hour tutorials and two day schools.
Assessment
There will be four assignments and a final examination.
Online requirement
Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).
Equipment
A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:
You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.
Software
You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.
Reference book(s)
A custom textbook will be provided.
Students with disabilities or special educational needs
The audio and visual components of this course may cause difficulties for students with an audio or visual handicap. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling on this course.
