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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 methodologies, 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
consciousness. 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 explaining how the organization of the brain influences our
behaviours. Through discussion on the contemporary neuropsychological theories,
methodologies and daily activities as examples, students can appreciate the delicate
architecture and uniqueness of the human brain. The course also provides an overview of
neurological disorders resulting from brain damage or malfunction. In general, this course will
enable students to understand the interactive relationship between our daily functions and
neurological processes.

PSY 406 Specific Issues in Neuroscience
1 Term; 3 Credits
This is an advanced course explaining the relationships of human behaviours and
neurological 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 selected controversies about cognitive
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
manuscripts by means of extensive group reading, discussions and debates.

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