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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Subjects - Group A (Cont.)

COMP1101 Information Technology 2 30 hrs ---
Fundamentals
This subject helps student master knowledge and skills of computer operations, and

application of common computer programs like word processing, spreadsheets and
presentation programs in the Windows environment. Also, students would learn to use
search engine for on-line collection of nursing information.
IPSY1100 Introduction to Psychology 2 30 hrs ---

This subject introduces the knowledge of basic psychology, and to let students
understand the psychological and normal behaviour of themselves and others in their
daily life, thus promoting the personal growth and development of nursing students.
Teaching content includes understanding the subject of psychology; how psychologists
measure mental state and function; how the brain contributes to learning and language,
development and motivation, cognition and personality, perception and consciousness,
and behaviour.
PORT2100 Portuguese 2 30hrs ---
This subject aims to develop students’ competence in using Portuguese for general
purposes. Students are encouraged to build their confidence in expressing themselves in
Portuguese through various activities and tasks, including the development of students’
Portuguese reading, writing and speaking ability.
SOCI2100 Introduction to Sociology 2 30 hrs ---

This subject introduces the basic principles, perspectives and concepts in sociology,
which could be taken as tools for analysis of social phenomena in local and global
contexts. The content of the course materials involve the rise of capitalism after the
industrial revolutions in Europe, modernization, rationalization, globalization, social
structure, institutions, social interactions, social problems in contemporary societies.
Elective Subjects - Group B
NLDE2100 Life-And-Death Education 2 30 hrs ---
This subject aims to equip students with realistic, religious, and philosophic theories on
life-and-death. The life-and-death ethical topics, including abortion, euthanasia, advance
care planning, suicide and organ donation, etc. will be introduced. The subject also aims
to guide students to reflect life-and-death affairs both for patients and for themselves.
NPOR3100 Medical Portuguese 2 30 hrs PORT2100

This 30-hours subject aims to help the students to build up a basic knowledge of
terminology in medical Portuguese, as well as using the Portuguese language in the
health care setting. Students are encouraged to build their confidence in expressing
themselves in Portuguese through various activities and tasks, including the
development of students' Portuguese reading, writing and speaking ability required as a
nurse. At the end of this subject, the students should be able to become competent in
the use of Portuguese in clinical nursing practice; and demonstrate the effective
Portuguese language ability to communicate verbally and in written with their clients
and colleagues in the health care team.

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