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Teaching/Learning Strategy

Students are taught in a combination of lectures, small group tutorials with practical classes as appropriate in an interactive style. Teaching is supported by the use of module texts, journal articles and online resources. Understanding is reinforced by support from tutors in the form of feedback based on students’ assignment answers. The use of IT is embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment Strategy

ILOs are evaluated by the following means:
 Exams (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
 Coursework (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
 Practical exams & tests (4, 5).

According to the marks awarded, students are considered as being
 failed to achieve the ILOs or
 fully achieving the ILOs by passing all components of the course

Each course component applied its own Assessment Criteria.

Teaching/Learning Strategy

The principles are discussed in the module texts, lectures and seminars, with many examples given to aid understanding of the processes involved. The skills are achieved through various forms of practical activities such as
 After-lecture revisions (all)
 Exercises in tutorials, practical classes and coursework (all)
 Search journals and read articles (all)

The skills are obtained through successes and failures in the practical exercises. Feedbacks from tutors provide significant assistance in skill improvement.

Assessment Strategy

Cognitive skills in areas 1-6 are assessed by the following means:
 Coursework (all)
 Practical examinations and tests (all)
 Written examinations
 Presentations

Teaching/Learning Strategy

The practical skills are developed and enhanced through practical activities arranged with the three individual course component modules. The practical activities include preparation for tutorials, tutorial tests, research for coursework, practical classes, and module projects.Students are given opportunities to conduct independent learning such as researching for coursework. Online searching and information gathering skills are also developed through research activities for various purposes. Oral presentations of independent studies help training the skills for effective communications. Students are also invited to invited seminars outside the programme to assist the development of their communication skills. Group module projects aim to build their teamwork skills and time management skills, and further enhancing their communication skills. Time management skills are acquired through various coursework, projects, presentations, and examinations.

Assessment Strategy

The practical skills are assessed through tests, written coursework, individual or group module projects, and presentations.
The skills are assessed by means of
 Written coursework (all)
 Presentations (2, 3, 5)
 Group module project demonstrations (3, 4, 5)