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HKUST's Best: Favorite Lectures by Award-Winning Professors

Discover thought-provoking lectures across multiple disciplines, delivered by leading HKUST faculty members in this distinctive educational journey.

Course Cost

Free course

Beginner

Skill Level

14 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Discover the teaching excellence of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) through this unique course featuring favorite lectures by recipients of the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching. Over three weeks, you'll experience a diverse range of topics presented by four outstanding educators, each showcasing their innovative teaching philosophies and methods. The course covers creative sound design, deterministic processes in life, romantic love in Chinese culture, and computer networking basics. Through these engaging lectures, you'll not only gain knowledge in various fields but also witness firsthand the inspiring and motivational teaching approaches that have earned these professors recognition. This course offers a rare opportunity to experience the high-quality teaching HKUST is known for, providing insights into different subject areas and teaching styles that can inspire both students and educators alike.

Andrew Horner

Andrew Horner

Garvin Percy DIAS

Garvin Percy DIAS

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Andrew Horner

Andrew Horner

Garvin Percy DIAS

Garvin Percy DIAS

What you'll learn

  • Experience engaging lectures from award-winning HKUST professors.

  • Understand different teaching philosophies and innovative instructional methods.

  • Explore creative sound design techniques and their applications.

  • Gain insights into the role of determinism in biological processes.

  • Examine the concept of romantic love in Chinese culture.

  • Learn the basics of computer networking in an easy-to-understand format.

  • Develop an appreciation for diverse teaching styles and their effectiveness.

  • Reflect on your own learning experience and potential teaching approaches.

Skills you'll gain

Teaching philosophy
Sound design
Determinism
Chinese culture
Computer networking

This course includes:

287 Minutes PreRecorded video

3 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 6 modules in this course

This course showcases the exceptional teaching talent at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) through a collection of favorite lectures by recipients of the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching. The curriculum features four modules, each presented by a different award-winning professor, covering a diverse range of topics: Creative Sound Design, Life as a Deterministic Process, Romantic Love in Chinese Culture, and Introduction to Computer Networking. Students will experience various teaching philosophies and innovative instructional methods while gaining insights into these fascinating subjects. The course aims to inspire learners and educators alike by demonstrating excellence in teaching across different disciplines.

Course Overview

Module 1 · 22 Minutes to complete

Creative Sound Design (By Prof. Andrew Horner)

Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete

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

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

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

Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete

Introduction to Computer Networking (By Prof. Percy Dias)

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Final Assignment

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Andrew Horner

1,335

Students

1

Course

Andrew Horner is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, specializing in music synthesis and timbre. He coauthored the book "Cooking with Csound: Woodwind and Brass Recipes" and co-chaired the International Computer Music Conference in Hong Kong. Dr. Horner earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1993 and has received numerous teaching awards, including the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching, the university's highest teaching honor. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and conducts yoga classes at the university.
Garvin Percy DIAS
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4.7

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50

Reviews

1,10,365

Students

4

Courses

Dr. Percy Garvin Dias is the Associate Professor of Business Education in the Information Systems, Business Statistics, and Operations Management Department (ISOM) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He also serves as the Director of the Center for Business Education. Dr. Dias has been recognized as an Expert Level Instructor by Cisco Networking Academy, placing him in the top 10% of instructors globally. His teaching excellence has earned him several accolades, including the Michael G. Gale Gold Medal for Distinguished Teaching in 2017, four Franklin Prizes for Teaching Excellence (2000-2014), and the University Teaching Innovation Award in 2004.
King Lau Chow

99,754

Students

2

Courses

Prof. King Lau Chow received his PhD in Cell Biology from Baylor College of Medicine and was a Belfer Fellow at Albert Einstein College of Medicine before joining The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). His research focuses on the molecular genetics of body patterning, neural development, synthetic and evolutionary biology, utilizing a laboratory that works with diverse model organisms. Prof. Chow has experimented extensively with various teaching pedagogies, including exploratory project courses, MOOCs, and flipped classrooms. His innovative teaching methods have earned him the Science School Teaching Award and the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching at HKUST.
Michelle Yik

1,357

Students

1

Course

Michelle Yik is a Professor in the Division of Social Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where she has been teaching since 2002. She holds a PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Michelle teaches courses such as Psychology & Everyday Life and Personality Psychology, where she applies her research to enhance students' understanding of human behavior, particularly in the Chinese context. Her teaching excellence has earned her several accolades, including the Humanities and Social Science Teaching Award in 2007, the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching in 2010, and a finalist spot for the University Grants Committee Teaching Award in 2011. She is currently involved in two MOOCs, Psychology of Personal Growth and My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST.
HKUST's Best: Favorite Lectures by Award-Winning Professors

Beginner

Skill Level

14 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

Free course

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