Postgraduate Courses
UCMP
Cross-disciplinary Core Courses
- UCMP 6010Cross-disciplinary Research Methods I[2-0-0:2]Previous Course Code(s)IIMP 6010DescriptionThis course focuses on using various approaches to perform quantitative analysis through real-world examples. Students will learn how to use different tools in an interdisciplinary project and how to acquire new skills on their own. The course offers different modules that are multidisciplinary/multifunctional and generally applicable to a wide class of problems. May be graded PP.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and practice quantitative tools.
- 2.Conduct hands-on interdisciplinary research.
- 3.Acquire and apply new tools/knowledge to an interdisciplinary project.
- 4.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 5.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 6.Maintain clear documentation.
- UCMP 6020Cross-disciplinary Research Methods II[2-0-0:2]Prerequisite(s)UCMP 6010Corequisite(s)UCMP 6010BackgroundUCMP 6010DescriptionThis course focuses on using various approaches to perform quantitative analysis through real-world examples. Students will learn how to use different tools in an interdisciplinary project and how to acquire new skills on their own. The course offers different modules that are multidisciplinary/multifunctional and generally applicable to a wide class of problems.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Practice quantitative tools.
- 2.Conduct hands-on interdisciplinary research.
- 3.Acquire and apply new tools/knowledge to an interdisciplinary project.
- 4.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 5.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 6.Maintain clear documentation.
- UCMP 6030Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking I[2-0-0:2]Prerequisite(s)UCMP 6040Corequisite(s)UCMP 6040Exclusion(s)UCMP 6050DescriptionThis course focuses on user-collaborative design methods for generating inclusive product solutions that integrate stakeholder and product functionality perspectives. Students will create specified product/process/policy/protocol/plan (5P) concept models through the use of recursive user feedback engagement methods, experimental prototyping, and divergent and convergent ideation strategies. Featured topics include design thinking; stakeholder research; concept development, screening, and selection; and interaction design.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Explain and practice design thinking in problem solving.
- 2.Conduct hands-on user-research on target users.
- 3.Apply critical thinking to guide their research.
- 4.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 5.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 6.Maintain clear documentation.
- 7.Adjust their mindset to explore under uncertainties.
- UCMP 6040Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking II[2-0-0:2]Prerequisite(s)UCMP 6030 or UCMP 6050Corequisite(s)UCMP 6030BackgroundUCMP 6030DescriptionThis course focuses on user-collaborative design methods for generating inclusive product solutions that integrate stakeholder and product functionality perspectives. Students will create specified product/process/policy/protocol/plan (5P) concept models through the use of recursive user feedback engagement methods, experimental prototyping, and divergent and convergent ideation strategies. Featured topics include design thinking; stakeholder research; concept development, screening, and selection; and interaction design.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Apply critical thinking to guide their research.
- 2.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 3.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 4.Maintain clear documentation.
- 5.Perform hands-on implementation to turn ideas into prototypes.
- 6.Adjust their mindset to explore under uncertainties.
- UCMP 6050Project-driven Collaborative Design Thinking[2-0-0:2]Exclusion(s)UCMP 6030DescriptionThis course aims to familiarize students with the principles of design thinking and promote the adoption of a human-centered approach to problem-solving. Students will gain the ability to identify users' pain points, define problems, and develop creative and innovative solutions. By engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration, students will have the opportunity to apply their problem-solving skills to real-world projects. This course is divided into three modules, with each module being taken during one regular term. May be graded PP.
