Self-funded Undergraduate Programmes

1. To introduce research methods and classic theories in human and animal learning processes. 2. To enable students to understand the basic concepts in different types of learning behaviors. 3. To apply relevant concepts and theories to everyday life experiences such that knowledge gained become more applicable.

1. To introduce the methods of doing research in psychology. 2. To enable students to identify suitable statistical methods for particular research problems. 3. To enable students to perform basic statistical analysis with the help of statistical software 4. To raise students’ awareness to the power and issues of scientific research methods

1. To examine animal behaviors from physiological, ontogenetic, evolutionary and functional perspectives. 2. To understand the activity, anatomy and plasticity of the human nervous system, particularly the human brain. 3. To understand the biological basis of basic psychological processes and psychological abnormalities.

1. To introduce the major theoretical points of view and the empirical research testing those theories in Personality Psychology. 2. To enable students to apply the knowledge of personality psychology to explain behavior and to reflect on own personality from a psychological perspective. 3. To provide a solid foundation for advanced studies in Psychology and help students to continue with more advanced courses.

1. To introduce the major figures, systems of psychology as well as their corresponding theories and concepts. 2. To enable students to understand the wide variety of people and ideas that constituted the history and development of psychology. 3. To introduce the contributions of various schools of thought and their applications

1. To acknowledge the etiology, syndromes, and treatment of psychological disorders in the light of diverse theoretical approaches. 2. To appreciate the interactions of biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that underlie abnormal behaviors. 3. To develop primitive skills in diagnosing psychological disorders.

1. To recognize the role of scientific methodology as the foundation for knowledge in psychology. 2. To appreciate psychology as an empirical discipline. 3. To gain an understanding of the steps and skills to develop their own psychological study.

1. To introduce major theories and research findings in social psychology. 2. To provide students with a sound foundation to understand how the social environment influences people’s behavior, and why people behave in a particular way in various social settings.

1. To understand the terminology and methodology used in psychophysics. 2. To promote the integration of behavioral, physiological and anatomical findings of sensory systems. 3. To account for everyday perceptual experiences.

1. To understand major concepts and theories in cognitive psychology. 2. To acquire skills in understanding, conducting and evaluating cognitive research. 3. To learn how to write a laboratory report in cognitive psychology.

1. To develop a research question based on a review of current literature. 2. To collect and analyze data, and to report the results. 3. To interpret the findings and highlight their significance in the field and implication.

1. To develop a research question based on a review of current literature. 2. To collect and analyze data, and to report the results. 3. To interpret the findings and highlight their significance in the field and implication.

1. To introduce basic knowledge and concepts in the area of psychological testing. 2. To introduce basic knowledge of various scales and instruments used in different psychological settings. 3. To introduce basic steps of test construction. 4. To train basic statistical skills essential to test construction and evaluation.

1. To gain an understanding of major theories in motivation and emotion. 2. To examine physiological and psychological factors which motivate human behavior. 3. To understand the structure, function and regulation of emotions. 4. To apply major theories and feelings into analysis of everyday behavior.

1. To introduce major theories and findings in cross-cultural psychology. 2. To introduce and discuss concepts of indigenous Chinese psychology. 3. To guide students in appreciating how culture is important in influencing people’s attitudes and behavior

This GE Capstone course aims to provide an overview of human development from an interdisciplinary perspective. Various topics in the childhood and adolescence will be examined to enhance students’ ability to understand human development, namely, learning, self-esteem, identity, social interactions, attachment, moral development, and so forth. The interdisciplinary approach will facilitate students explore and understand the course of development using multiple perspectives including ecology, sociology, and health science. Psychology not only allows us to understand how people develop and adapt at different life stages, its application also helps us overcome developmental challenges and reach one’s full potential. This course is designed with an applied focus for students interested in how psychology is used in everyday life and is related to other social sciences. Through interdisciplinary explorations and experiential learning, students learn about human development is affected by various factors such as social conditions, culture, ecology, and society.