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PUAD 3002AED

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Government and Business

PUAD 3002AED

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Government and Business

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Percy Lui, BSocSc (CUHK); MPA, PhD (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, USA)

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TBC

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)

PUAD 2002AED

Aims

This course aims to increase students' knowledge of the role of government in economic development and government–business interaction.

Contents

  1. Market failure and government failure
  2. Government and business in advanced countries
  3. Late development, and newly industrialising East Asian countries
  4. Re-examining the East Asian development model
  5. International political economy: theories and institutions
  6. International political economy: cooperation, competition and governance

Learning support

The study units, together with seven face-to-face tutorials and two supplementary lectures are the main strategies to help students achieve the learning outcomes. Students can also consult the tutor by phone or email about the study units, set book and assigned readings within the designated telephone tutoring hours.

Assessment

To pass the course, students must pass both the continuous assessment and the final examination.

Students are required to submit three individual written assignments, which have a value of 50% of the total course grade. The final examination will be of two hours' duration and have a value of 50% of the total course grade.

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:

  • PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
  • 1GB RAM
  • Hard disk
  • Sound card with speakers

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.

Set book(s)

Gilpin, R. (2001). Global political economy: Understanding the international economic order. Princeton University Press.

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.