My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST from Coursera

In 1994, the HKUST University Council established "The Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching" to commemorate the late Founding Council Member, Mr Michael G. Gale, for his distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the development of the University.

Every year, the Medal is awarded to a member of the academic staff who best exemplifies continued pursuit of excellence, devotion to teaching, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. The recipient is representative of the high quality of teaching and learning that the University offers and promotes.

This course aims to showcase our students’ favorite lectures conducted by their favorite teachers who are also the Medalists. Each speaker would share with the learners his/her teaching philosophy which is vividly illustrated in the module. The course contains four modules and in each we will feature one HKUST Michael G. Gale Medal recipient.

Go to this page to see a course overview video: https://youtu.be/tWES7MPtyPE

Please note that this course DOES NOT offer a course certificate.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

This module will give you a quick overview of the course and how you will be assessed in this course.

Creative Sound Design (By Prof. Andrew Horner)

The first module is contributed by Prof. Andrew Horner, 2001 recipient of HKUST Michael G. Gale Medal. Prof. Horner is one of the advocators of the Experiential Learning approach at HKUST. Throughout his course, he gave students impossible missions with tips and tricks to challenge their brains and develop their creativity. You will see how his missions were interpreted and transformed by his students into creative work with all the bells and whistles!

Life is a Deterministic Process (By Prof. King L. Chow)

The second module is contributed by Prof. King Chow, 2005 recipient of HKUST Michael G. Gale Medal. There has been an old saying that “We are endowed with certain talent and weakness, and everything seems to predetermined as our fate.” With the advancement of biological research, genomics and genetics, there are loads of examples illustrating that our genetic composition dictates who we are to a large extent. But, how large? In this lecture, Prof. Chow will go through some of these examples revealing how much it is truth, and how much it is just a myth with the audience. With a better understanding of the human biology as scientific facts, we hope you would no longer feel haunted by your fate, and would appreciate how much you can change your life by choice and by luck.

Do Chinese have Romantic Love? (By Prof. Michelle Yik)

The third module is contributed by Prof. Michelle Yik, 2010 recipient of HKUST Michael G. Gale Medal. If you wish to learn about whether Chinese have romantic love but are not sure where to kick off that journey, this is a romantic module for you.

Introduction to Computer Networking (By Prof. Percy Dias)

The fourth module is contributed by Prof. Percy Dias, 2016 recipient of HKUST Michael G. Gale Medal. A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sending and receiving information. The Internet itself can be considered a computer network. The connection between computers can be done via cabling, most commonly the Ethernet cable, or wirelessly through radio waves. Connected computers can share resources, like access to the Internet, printers, file servers, and others. A network is a multipurpose connection, which allows a single computer to do more. In this lecture, Prof. Dias will demonstrate to us how these hard-to-visualize concepts can be delivered to students in an easy-to-learn way with fun.

Final Assignment

This final module aims to tie what you have learnt to the course learning objectives through a final assignment.

Good to know

Know what's good

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Focuses on accomplished instructors who have received teaching awards, which suggests the curriculum is substantial and well-supported by HKUST

Showcases favorite lectures from highly-rated instructors, indicating quality and student engagement

Topics range from creative sound design to computer networking, catering to diverse interests and skill sets

Provides an opportunity to learn from Medalists, who are notable for their contributions to the University's teaching excellence

Includes a final assignment that emphasizes the practical application of what is learned throughout the course

Does not offer a course certificate, which may limit the recognition of this course in professional or academic settings

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According to students, this course features engaging lectures by knowledgeable lecturers which offer enriching experiences and promote exchanges of ideas among fellow learners.

Course facilitates sharing of ideas.

"I was able to acquire more experience being a student and ideas coming from fellow learners."

"Plus the lecture style of each lecturer is added enriching experience for me."

Lecturers are great.

"I was able to acquire more experience being a student and ideas coming from fellow learners."

Lectures are a highlight.

"I was able to acquire more experience being a student and ideas coming from fellow learners."

"Plus the lecture style of each lecturer is added enriching experience for me."

Activities

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Review Prerequisite Concepts

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Review your previous notes or textbooks
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Organize Course Notes and Resources

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Gather all course materials, including notes, assignments, and readings
Organize the materials into a logical and accessible format
Review the organized materials regularly

Introduction to Computer Networking

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Identify a series of online tutorials or courses on computer networking
Follow the tutorials and complete all assignments
Set up a home network to practice and experiment

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Do Chinese have Romantic Love?

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This activity can encourage intercultural understanding and challenge stereotypes about Chinese culture.

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Research and explore the concept of romantic love in Chinese culture
Interview Chinese people to gather their perspectives
Create a presentation or write an essay to share your findings

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

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Create a personal action plan to develop a growth mindset
Read the book and take notes on key takeaways
Identify specific examples from the book that you can apply to your own learning

Creative Sound Design Practice

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Identify a specific sound design task or project
Research and gather inspiration for your project
Experiment with different techniques and tools
Create a portfolio of your sound design work

Discuss and Share Teaching Philosophy

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Organize a meeting with other students
Discuss and share your perspectives on teaching philosophy
Identify areas for improvement and growth

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Engage with the community and seek feedback

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Teacher

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