Undergraduate Courses 2017-18
GNED
Courses marked [ND] (meaning "non-designated") cannot be used to count toward the general education requirements of the undergraduate programs. Credits earned from these courses can only be used to count toward the FREE elective requirement.
- GNED 1Effective Learning and Thinking Skills2 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)GNED 021, GNED 041, SCIE 002 (2006-07), ENGG 001, SBMT 002 (2006-07)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThis course will provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the learning and thinking skills needed at university and for lifelong learning. It will cover areas such as creative and critical thinking and how to learn effectively from texts and lectures.
- GNED 100Selected Topics in General Education0-3 Credit(s)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionSelected topics and subject matter aimed at meeting the University's objective to provide students a well-rounded education that enhances the development of their creativity, critical thinking, global outlook, and cultural awareness.
- GNED 112Community Project1 Credit(s)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionA group community project undertaken by students under the supervision of the School Office. The project may involve an in-depth study of current issues in the society or other issues that are of interest to the students. Alternatively, it may take the form of community services to be worked out independently or in partnership with a community organization. Possible service areas are environmental protection, charity activities, senior citizen care, family services, social or life skills, youth services, and special literacy or needs. This is a required course for EAS students.
- GNED 151Career Building1 Credit(s)Previous Course Code(s)GNED 051Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThe course is open to all undergraduate students, with priority given to Year 2 students or above. Approval from the course instructor is required. It aims at empowering students in making rewarding career choices by 1) introducing the career planning process, 2) enhancing their understanding to the current job market and employers' expectation, and 3) equipping them with essential and practical job search skills like CV writing, interview, aptitude test, group discussion, etc. so as to increase their competitiveness. Experiential learning opportunities and personalized feedback will be provided to prepare students for the recruitment process. Seasoned practitioners from different sectors will be invited to shed light on recruitment criteria and industry updates. Detailed course contents are available at the Career Center website. Students interested in further developing career management skills may consider taking GNED006. Both courses complement each other and can be taken exclusively, successively or simultaneously.
- GNED 152Career Building Course (for Science students)1 Credit(s)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThe course is offered by the Career Center for Science undergraduate students only. Priority will be given to Year 2 students or above. Approval from the course instructor is required. The course aims at empowering students in making rewarding career choices by 1) introducing the career planning process, 2) enhancing their understanding of the current job market and employers' expectation, and 3) equipping them with essential and practical job search skills like CV writing, interview, aptitude test, group discussion, etc. so as to increase their competitiveness. Experiential learning opportunities and personalized feedback will be provided to prepare students for the recruitment process. Seasoned practitioners from different sectors will be invited to shed light on recruitment criteria and industry updates. Detailed course contents are available at the Career Center website. Students interested in further developing career management skills may consider taking GNED006. Both courses complement each other and can be taken exclusively, successively or simultaneously.
- GNED 161Arts and Creativity I2 Credit(s)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionAn experiential learning course designed to engage students in exploring arts and their own creative abilities through a series of lectures/seminars on arts and creativity, skilled-based classes and enrichment activities. Students will have the opportunities to create their own artwork and learn through guided reflective activities individually as well as in groups. Instructor's approval is required for admission to the course.
- GNED 162Arts and Creativity II1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)GNED 161Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThis course is an extension of Arts and Creativity I. Like Creativity I, it continues to guide students to explore arts and their own creative abilities through seminars, skill-based classes and enrichment activities at a more profound level of understanding. Instructor's approval is required for admission to the course.
- GNED 171Service Learning Project1 Credit(s)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThe course aims to enhance students' civic awareness and engagement through structured service activities related to one or more community organizations. Students will be divided into small groups to work on service projects and consolidate their learning experience through guided reflective activities. Students may take this course up to two times if the scope of the service projects is different.
- GNED 5Team Leadership Skills for University Studies2 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)GNED 025Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThis course is for second and third year undergraduates and will provide them with the opportunity to develop the team and leadership skills needed at university, particularly for working in project teams. It will cover identifying what makes project teams work well together and what makes them fail; handling conflicts within teams; adopting appropriate problem-solving strategies for teams, and identifying the skills of a team leader and applying them appropriately.
- GNED 6Career Management Skills2 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)GNED 026 (prior to 2007-08)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThis course aims at helping students to develop lifelong employability skills to manage their career effectively both nationally and internationally. By going through the Windmills Career program, which is a repeatable, five-stage career management cycle, students are guided to engage in activities to understand themselves, gain knowledge and skills in career development and make appropriate career decisions in different stages of their lives. A variety of input will come from practical classroom exercises, career topic group research, guest lectures by experienced career professionals, and workshops by UST's career advisors and library staff. This course is for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates. Students interested in acquiring practical job search skills and understanding the current job market may consider taking GNED151 or GNED152.
- GNED 8Information Skills for Life Long Learning1 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)SUST 061 (prior to 2006-07)Remarks[ND] Non-designated GEEDescriptionThis course is for all undergraduates and will provide them with the opportunity to develop the information literacy skills needed at university and for self-directed lifelong learning. It will cover tools and skills to access and use information wisely and effectively.
