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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

PSY 401-3 Research Thesis I, II & III
3 Terms; 9 Credits

Research Thesis aims to provide an opportunity for students to conduct their research
studies in psychology independently under the supervision of departmental staff. During the
three-semester endeavour, students are required to go through the entire research process,
including conceptualization of the thesis topic, conducting literature reviews, formulating
research hypotheses, designing research methodology, collecting data, presenting findings
and writing up their theses.

PSY 404 Psychology of Consciousness
1 Term; 3 Credits

The aim of this course is to provide a multi-disciplinary orientation to the study of con-
sciousness. The mystery of consciousness has drawn a great deal of attention from a wide
range of philosophers and scientists. The course emphasizes critical analysis of the discussed
theories and explores the possible forms of consciousness.

PSY 405 Human Neuropsychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims at exploring the relationship between human brain function and be-
haviour. Contemporary neuropsychological theories, methodologies and assessment tools will
be introduced. The course will also cover major domains of cognitive functioning (e.g.
memory, language, executive functions) as well as an overview of neurological syndromes
and disturbances resulting from changes in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and brain
damage in selected areas (e.g. substance use, neurodegenerative disease).

PSY 406 Specific Issues in Neuroscience
1 Term; 3 Credits

This is an advanced course explaining the relationships of human behaviours and neu-
rological structures in specific aspects, including neurogenesis, research techniques,
functional localization, cognitive and perceptual functioning, emotion and recovery of neuronal
function. This course also aims at discussing some controversies about neuroscience and
neuropsychology. Students will appreciate the close linkage of human behaviour and
neurological systems, as well as how their linkages are studied empirically.

PSY 410 Psychoanalytic Readings
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course is essentially a follow-up to the course Psychoanalytic Concepts. Some
manuscripts by major figures in the psychoanalytic tradition are selected and introduced to
students. These major figures include Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Jung,
Melanie Klein, John Bowlby, Karen Horney, Erich Fromm, Heinz Hartmann, Donald W.
Winnicott, Ronald D. Fairbairn, Wilfred Bion and Jacques M. Lacan. Students are invited to
reflect on the challenges and suggestions imbedded in the selected psychoanalytic manu-

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