Arrangements are made in accordance with the University's regulations.

This course is suitable for students who have no basic knowledge of Chinese.The course uses systematic pronunciation, vocabulary and conversational situational training, step by step, to help students initially master Mandarin listening, speaking, reading, writing, mandarin translation and pinyin skills, to initially establish a foundation for the study of Mandarin. At the same time, with the systematic pronunciation method training, students are guided to understand Putonghua and its characteristics, and initially cultivate the ability to judge the pronunciation and correct use of Putonghua.

This course is suitable for students who have some basic knowledge of Chinese. The course is intended to rise the level of proficiency of students with a basic level of mandarin. Students are expected to understand basic phrases about common topics, communicate simple and routine tasks and be more familiar with the pinyin phonetic system In order to better understand the pronounciation of Chinese words.

This module is the entry level of the university English language curriculum and is designed so the learners can interact in a simple way, ask and answer simple questions about themselves, where they live, people they know, and things they have, initiate and respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics, rather than relying purely on a very finite rehearsed, lexically-organised repertoire of situation-specific phrases. It includes learner- centered activities and projects are aimed at exploring meaningful and relevant English language use at an appropriate level of learning.

This module is a continuation of Foundational University English I and is intended to reinforce the English language skills of learners in so that they can meet the requirements to progress to B1 under the Common European Framework. It contains a range of topics to enable the learners to further develop their ability to interact in a simple way, and respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. This module is designed to learner- centered activities and projects are aimed at exploring meaningful and relevant English language use at an appropriate level of learning.

This course is suitable for students who have no basic knowledge of Portuguese.The module will provide students with a basic level of cultural and linguistic proficiency in all communicative skills, including comprehension, expression and production, oral and written codes, and lexical and grammatical functioning of the language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A1.1. The content of Portuguese I, with stress on oral drills, will focus on the personal information and description of one’s own and others.

This course is suitable for students that have very basic knowledge of Portuguese in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A1.1. The module will provide students with a basic level of cultural and linguistic proficiency in all communicative skills, including comprehension, expression and production, oral and written codes, and lexical and grammatical functioning of the language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A1.2. The content of Portuguese II will focus on providing information about personal and immediate concrete surroundings.

This introductory course is designed to help students gain conceptual knowledge in biology and biotechnology, and learn how to think like a biologist or a biotechnologist. The course will include Big Questions in Biology: what is the role of biology and its applications in our fast-changing world? Concepts like evolution, biodiversity, climate change and impact of new biological approaches will be discussed and debated. Students will be encouraged to critically think about biological concepts in a world-view context.
Biotechnology is the use of an organism or other biological systems to make a product or process for the benefit of humans. Students will learn about the science behind biotechnology by using wide ranging examples, from microbial use in wastewater treatment, antibiotic synthesis, beer brewing, to the manipulation of biological molecules like DNA, RNA and proteins to yield useful end products such as vaccines, antibody-based therapeutics and others.

This module provides basic theoretical and practical foundations in chemistry. It includes nomenclature, the mole concept and stoichiometry, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding and bonding theories, solutions, gas laws and thermochemistry, acid/base calculations, titrations, basic chemical equilibrium, atomic and molecular spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electroanalytical methods of analysis. Much of these concepts will be taught by hands-on laboratory demonstrations focusing on modern methods of chemical analysis.

Life is remarkably diverse although common themes can be found between even phylogenetically distant organisms. This module takes a comparative perspective on the form (structure) and function (physiology) of living organisms to identify both general rules governing life on earth and specializations associated with the different lifestyles of species. Living organisms have common needs like maintaining their internal environment stable, reproducing, or collecting and responding to external information. Multicellular organisms further need to coordinate the action of individual cells at the level of the organism. Across evolutionary times, different species have developed different solutions for these same basic challenges, resulting in a remarkable diversity of morphological structures and physiological mechanisms. The module will address this idea by studying variations in form and function across a wide variety or organisms, from unicellular, to fungi, plants, and animals. An evolutionary approach will be taken to understand convergent and divergent traits across species and acknowledge both the potential for evolutionary diversification and its constraints. Topics will include investigating and comparing, in different organisms, their life-cycle, sensorial specializations, types of tissues and systems or cellular communication. For this purpose, a combination of lectures and laboratory practice will be used.
Overall, the module aims to provide a deep understanding about the basic principles governing life on earth and on the evolutionary basis for diversity on form and function across organisms.

This module introduces students to three interrelated concepts: ecology, biodiversity, and evolution. To discuss and learn on the significance of evolution, students will be introduced to the major groups of organisms from an evolutionary perspective and evaluate how these groups are related to one another and how they evolved. The role of biodiversity in the maintenance of healthy ecosystems and their potential for adaptation to recent changes in the environment will also be discussed. As for studies regarding ecology, there will be a particular emphasis on current issues, especially in the context of the Pearl River Delta region. These studies aim to explore the ecology of terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments and the efforts being made to conserve them. Students will visit a variety of habitats, and observe directly the main environmental factors that prevail in each of them so as to gain a first-hand understanding of the ecology of Macao and neighbouring areas.

This module aims to provide hands-on experience with basic lab techniques in biology and biotechnology. Students will gain proficiency in laboratory skills, data analysis, and experimental design.

This module reviews and introduces topics and theories in mathematics that are relevant to everyday science and engineering. In this module selected issues in Arithmetic and Number Theory, Algebra and Systems of equations, Trigonometry and Coordinate Systems, Functions and Series, Calculus and Partial Differential Equations are considered. In all cases, “real world” applications of mathematics are emphasized.

This module introduces and explores the main concepts of academic and digital literacy. Students will gain an overview of research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data analysis and management. Furthermore, this module will guide the students in writing and reading tasks required in an academic context and help them to plan and write essays in academic language and format. To succeed as a student and in the professional world the module's content will help the students develop skills to create and perform academic and professional presentations. Furthermore, educational and digital literacy operate rapidly into the emergence of new forms of communication and interaction; therefore, they are crucial to be understood and used effectively and efficient way. This module will prepare students with the appropriate ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms.

Most “Thinking and Reasoning” courses offered in colleges and universities are taught and designed by professors from departments of philosophy and sometimes psychology. Not surprisingly, the questions asked and the critical thinking skills these questions are expected to stimulate and develop tend to be framed, in varying degrees of explicitness, by the instructor’s own disciplinary training and interests. Hence, it is often that “Thinking and Reasoning” courses speak of “higher-order thinking”, “philosophic and logic systems”, “analytical forms of reasoning”, and so on. This module takes a practical approach to thinking and reasoning as a liberal arts standard core module for beginning university students. In designing this course, particular attention is given to critical and analytical skills that are more immediately applied or “useful,” i.e., learning competencies that can be readily transferable across disciplines.
Nevertheless, the module focuses on issues of application, decision and judgment, tangible outcomes and results, and transferable strategies through a rigorous examination of the processes of thinking and learning at the undergraduate level. In other words, the module aims to enhance students’ capabilities to see things from different perspectives, emphasizing the role of imagination and creative thinking in articulating ideas. It will develop competencies in critical thinking and working collaboratively with others.

Arrangements are made in accordance with the University's regulations.

This course is suitable for foreigners who basic knowledge of Chinese mandarin (A1 level). The course aims at students with a basic knowledge to keep developing their level of mandarin Chinese. Students are expected to produce short texts of topics that are familiar to them, communicate with simple sentences in different social contexts, enrich their mandarin Chinese vocabulary knowledge and understand some elements of Chinese culture related to food and manners in a social context.

This course is suitable for students who have some basic knowledge of Chinese (A2.1 level). Students are expected to keep developing their mandarin Chinese level, focusing on producing simple texts about topics like self-introduction or daily routine, be familiar with Chinese characters even if they are not able to remember the sound, expand their vocabulary to topics related to daily life, family and work related tasks and demonstrate knowledge about the main traits of Chinese geography, Chinese traditional festivals and the great variety of Chinese dialects.

This module is intended to reinforce the English language skills of learners in so that they can meet the requirements to progress to B2 under the Common European Framework. It contains a range of topics to enable the learners to express themselves in a range of contexts and enables them to follows the main point of discussion around them and speak in a clearly articulated standard version. It develops their ability to express themselves comprehensibly and to cope with situations in everyday life. This module is designed to learner- centered activities and projects are aimed at exploring meaningful and relevant English language use at an appropriate level of learning.

This module builds on Professional English I and is intended to reinforce the English language skills of learners so that they can meet the requirements to progress to B2 under the Common European Framework. Learners participate in discussions and activities on relevant topics. They will learn how to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options and how to develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. They will further develop their spoken and writing skills in a variety of situations through learner - centered activities and projects at an appropriate level of learning.

This course is suitable for students that have basic knowledge of Portuguese in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A1. The module will provide students with a level of cultural and linguistic proficiency in all communicative skills, including comprehension, expression and production, oral and written codes, and lexical and grammatical functioning of the language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A2.1. The content of Portuguese III will focus on understanding vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance and the main point in short, clear, simple, messages and announcements.

This course is suitable for students that have basic knowledge of Portuguese in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A2.1. The module will provide students with a level of cultural and linguistic proficiency in all communicative skills, including comprehension, expression and production, oral and written codes, and lexical and grammatical functioning of the language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A2.2. The content of Portuguese IV will focus on understanding vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance and the main point in short, clear, simple, messages and announcements. Write and interpret personal simple letters and emails and/or publications in social media that refer to familiar topics.

Our planet is populated by extraordinarily diverse living organisms whose fundamental unit of life is the cell. This module will provide an overview of the cell and the macromolecules that combine to define its structure and function. Students will be introduced to the physiological properties of the three domains of life (Archaea, Eubacteria and Eukarya) such as their structures and interactions with the extracellular environment and other cells. The way genetic information is turned into functional macromolecules in the cell as well as how it is passed down to daughter cells will also be discussed. Topics will include the architecture of cells, biomolecules, cell division, DNA replication, the central dogma of molecular biology, membrane traffic and cell communication. For this purpose, a combination of lectures and laboratory practice will be employed. Principles and hands-on training on cell culture will be covered. Overall, the module aims to provide a solid foundation on the structure and function of the cell and its macromolecules for applications in the biotechnology industry.

This module aims to introduce students to the principles of Plant and Animal Physiology, as well as, to some of the laboratory techniques used in the acquisition of physiological data.
Students will be first introduced to basic topics such as the structures and functions of the plant cell, photosynthesis, transport mechanisms, metabolism and growth. Emphasis will also be given on current concepts and understandings related to how plants react to changes as well as stress in the physical environment like light, temperature, water availability, nutrients, pollution and defense against herbivory.
Concerning Animal Physiology, the course will focus on organ-system physiology of both terrestrial and aquatic organisms within an ecophysiological perspective. Particular emphasis will be given to nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine physiological mechanisms, and their interaction with the ecological features of the environment.

General Physics provides an introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the physical phenomena that govern everyday life. Topics such as kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, motion, momentum, energy, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, and optics will be covered.
This module has a laboratory-based experimentation component where students will explore natural phenomena by developing hypotheses, observing, measuring and collecting data, and interpreting and reporting the results. Students will work in groups on laboratory experiments to stimulate the thoughtful discussion and interpretation of their results and observations. The acquisition of science communication skills will also be promoted by written and oral reporting of results.

Microbes have evolved to live along the deep-sea floor, among soils and roots, and even inside you!
This module offers an overview of microbial diversity under different perspectives comprising phylogeny, physiology, metabolism, ecology, and the implications that microorganisms have on nature and human activities. The dynamics of the microbial genomes, the uniqueness of some metabolic processes, and other aspects of the biology of microorganisms will be analysed in the context of eco-physiology. Particular enphasis will be given to the uses of microorganisms in biotechnology. Laboratory techniques for the collection, isolation and growth of microorganims will be practised. The content of this module provides the students with the necessary background to explore the role of microorganisms in human, animal, and plant health and diseases, in biotechnological applications, or as models in different areas of research.

This module provides an introduction to basic probability and statistics and motivates students to build skills in data collection and analysis. Topics covered include statistics and data analysis, probability, random variables, and probability distributions, mathematical expectation, some discrete probability distributions, some continuous probability distributions, functions of random variables, fundamental sampling distributions, and data descriptions, sample estimation problems, tests of hypotheses, simple linear regression and correlation, experiments and fractions, as well as statistical quality control.
At the end of the module, students will be stimulated to apply statistical testing to specific problems related with biology/biotechnology using R software.

This module offers an overview of the fundamental principles of Biochemistry. It covers the foundations of Biochemistry describing in molecular terms the structures, mechanisms, and chemical processes shared by all organisms. Topics will include the structure and function of the major classes of cellular constituents: water and macromolecules (amino acids and proteins, sugars and polysaccharides, nucleotides and nucleic acids, fatty acids and lipids), and central metabolic pathways. It will also provide students with an overview of the biotechnologies applied to each topic.
Laboratory experiments will also be conducted for students to gain an overview on general methods and tools for research in biochemistry.

This module presents the key philosophical concepts as developed in the Aristotelian tradition, including (1) natural being, (2) human being and (3) the source and end of being. Students will first acquire an overview of philosophical anthropology, ethics and ontology. Students will then be exposed to Confucian thought and specifically Thomistic perspectives on virtue and natural law. The study of ethics goes beyond abstract considerations of right and wrong conduct or just and unjust behaviour to encompass inquiry into what constitutes “the good life” or a life worth living. A special focus will be given to the relevance of the Western Canonical tradition on value judgments and moral questions.

This module provides an understanding on the Chinese National Culture, it’s History and Philosophy. Furthermore, the module provides an overview of the key features and evolution of the China's political and legal system. There will be several topics covered in this course, including Chinese political ideology and organizations (the Chinese Communist Party and state institutions), legal and judicial systems and institutions, legislative systems and processes (the People's Congresses and the Political Consultative Conferences), and bureaucratic processes. In addition, the course introduces the concept of the One Country Two System and its operation.

Arrangements are made in accordance with the University's regulations.

This course is suitable for students who have an upper basic level knowledge of Chinese (A2 level). The module intends to give students the means to understand short texts in traditional media, develop their capacity to extract keywords from a text and reproduce it in their own words, make them able to make comparisons between people and things in topics related to personal life and also help them keep expanding their Chinese mandarin vocabulary.

This course is suitable for foreigners who have some basic elementary knowledge of Chinese (B1.1 level). This course aims to give students the means to give full personal details about themselves and others, express daily habits, perform normal daily tasks with ease, understand and write short texts and be able to identify and summarize information in short texts in media publications.

This is a one-semester Academic English course for advanced English language level users. This course enhances academic language skills through learner’s participation in advanced general and academic faculty discipline-related activities. The use of relevant discipline-related materials can facilitate learners’ development of appropriate grammar and genre text styles, and extend their vocabulary, language skills and understanding of nuance for a variety of academic and general contexts. The course provides learners with the advanced academic English skills that are necessary for studying in English at university level.

This is a one-semester Academic English course for advanced English language level users and is a continuation of Academic English and Critical Skills I. This course enhances academic language skills through learner’s participation in advanced general and academic faculty discipline-related activities. The main focus is on lexical and pragmatic features, rather than grammatical features of English and utilizes relevant discipline-related materials to facilitate learners’ development of genre styles, and extending language skills for a variety of academic contexts. The course provides learners with the advanced academic English skills that are necessary for studying in English at university level.

This course is suitable for students that have elementary knowledge of Portuguese in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A2. The module will provide students with a level of cultural and linguistic proficiency in all communicative skills, including comprehension, expression and production, oral and written codes, and lexical and grammatical functioning of the language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level B1.1. The content of Portuguese V will focus on interpreting texts that consist mainly of high frequency every day language, description of events, feelings and wishes and the description of experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

This course is suitable for students that have elementary knowledge of Portuguese in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level B1.1. The module will provide students with a level of cultural and linguistic proficiency in all communicative skills, including comprehension, expression and production, oral and written codes, and lexical and grammatical functioning of the language, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level B1.2. The content of Portuguese VI will focus on developing the understanding of the main point of many radio or TV programmes, texts from newspaper, advertisements on current affairs or topics of personal and professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear and on understanding texts that consist mainly of high frequency every day or job-related language.

This module delivers the core principles and programming skills in data science and machine learning. Topics include: data wrangling, data exploration and visualization, data-driven inference by regression and classification. This course will also touch upon cutting-edge applications related to Big Data and Deep Learning. Essential programming techniques of Python will be introduced (data types, sequences, boolean logic, control flows and functions) and the use of data science libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, etc.). Through step-by-step practice, students will learn practical skills to write their own code in the Python language for simple problem solving and data analysis relevant to biological and environmental sciences.

Bioinformatics is driving the collection, analysis and interpretation of big data in biological sciences. This course is designed to introduce the key concepts, methods, tools and applications of the field of Bioinformatics. Students will be introduced to the UNIX operative system and bash scripting, python and R programming languages, and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Students will learn about different types of biological databases, ontologies, sequence and structure alignment, molecular structure and interaction, visualization and dynamic programming. A particular focus will be given to understand the different concepts and underlying algorithms. Students will also learn how to implement best practices for automated and reproducible research in the various steps of their analyses.
Examples of various types of biological data will be given and analyzed using specialized software, with the aim of helping the students to reach rapidly the frontier of bioinformatics and be able to use various tools in their research projects.

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the broad field of developmental biology. Students will learn about general principles of development as explained based on a variety of model organisms and systems. Key experiments, which have revealed the genetic, molecular and cellular basis of development, will be presented and discussed. This will be followed by a description of historical/classical and modern techniques used in the field. Both invertebrate and vertebrate model systems will be covered, namely Drosophila, C. elegans, chicken, frog, zebrafish, mice and human. Particular emphasis will be given to the connection between developmental biology and evolution.
Practical work will include following a particular organism (e.g. zebrafish) from their start at fertilization through the stages of initial development until post-embryonic development, learning along the way about the molecular and genetic regulations involved in the process.

This module is divided in two sections, one covering the main biotechnological methods used in the marine industries and another focused on biotechnological options for environmental mitigation.
It covers the principles and techniques used to address environmental challenges and enhance marine resources, namely for the production of specfic bioproducts. The module also encompasses topics related to pollution control and wastewater and solid waste management, emphasizing methods for microbiological treatment focusing on the practical use of modern biotechnology for environmental sustainability. Biosensing, bioremediation, biofiltration, biodegradation, or biofuel production are some of the topics to be addressed.
Practical hands-on laboratory experiments will be run to illustrate the above concepts and for students to receive training in simple techniques applied to Marine and Environmental Biotechnology. Students will be able to work in small groups in a specific topic of their choice, collecting and analysing data and presenting it to the class.

This module will focus on the understanding of the effects of pollutants on biological systems, including human health. It will start with an overview on the major classes of pollutants that can impact health, their sources, transport and resilience in the environment, and the routes for human and animal exposure.
Basic concepts of toxicology will be covered, including dose-response relationships, chemodynamics and chemokinetics. The potential impact on human health will be addressed by explaining different effects, including organ toxicity, carcinogenesis, endocrine disruption, and neurodevelopmental effects, along with specific case studies.
The module will also review the existing procedures for monitoring environmental pollutants. Finally, a strong emphasis will be given to risk assessment and the analytical procedures available for measuring environmental pollutants. Simple laboratory standardized experiments in ecotoxicology will be run in order to provide hands-on training to students.

The hereditary genetic information of all living organisms is encoded in the genome in the universal language of DNA sequences. The central dogma of molecular biology states that information encoded in the DNA is transferred to RNA, which is translated into protein, determining the structure and function of the cells. However, the interrelationships between these molecular networks with an infinitude of other chemical forms are complex, and only comprehensive analyses can provide a global picture of the molecular processes occurring in a given organism. This course is designed to introduce students to the emerging field of Omics, including its high-throughput methodologies, appropriate applications and experimental challenges. Students will learn how to integrate biological information at multiple levels: genome (Genomics), RNA (Transcriptomics), protein (Proteomics) and metabolites (Metabolomics). Learn that gene expression can be modified and inherited without changes in the underlying DNA sequence (Epigenetics) and that some microorganisms have coevolved to exist in symbiosis either in the environment (Metagenomics) or inside a living host (Microbiomics). It will also provide students with an overview of the use of the available bioinformatic tools to analyze different types of data obtained from omic technologies. Topics will include the structure of macromolecules, maintenance and expression of the genome, gene regulation, protein biochemistry, cell metabolism and its interactions with the environment, omics technologies and bioinformatic applications. For this purpose, a combination of lectures and bioinformatics practice will be used.
Overall, the module aims to promote the understanding of the omics study and analysis that accelerates scientific innovation in molecular and medical biotechnology fields.

"Art Appreciation" is a Liberal Arts module that aims to develop students' ability to discuss, analyse, understand and criticise works of Art. Through multi and interdisciplinary approaches, this 2-credit module equips students with a broad overview and knowledge of the theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects and relevance of the Arts in general and the Sacred Aesthetical tradition. The ten sessions will focus on the analysis and appreciation of works of Art based on aesthetic value, historical context, tradition, and social relevance. The assumption, function, and nature of the Sacred Arts (such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, etc.) related to creativity, imagination and innovation will be at the core of this module. Students will learn to deepen their sensitivity to self, community, and society and discover their identity through Art with respect to their background, culture, and nationality. By providing measurable standards for understanding artistic intent and expression through the essential elements of Aesthetics and Beauty, Art and Transcendence, students may increase their Appreciation of the arts' role in today society.

This module provides students with an overview of major debates, trends, and factors that influence China's foreign policy. It will help students understand the pillars, principles and actors that shape the Chinese foreign policy. In this regard, the following topics will be explored in the course: the module will examine the actors, principles, constraints, and tools involved in the process of making foreign policy. On the other hand, the module will describe China's relations with the rest of the world through case studies. In order to achieve this, the course combines theoretical lectures, guest speakers, group exercises, and practical workshops. Additionally, this module will prepare students to conduct research on Chinese foreign policy.

This module will provide students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired from other courses – from fundamental scientific knowledge to quantitative literacy and communication skills – into a final research project. The project will include defining a research question, selecting the appropriate methods, collecting and analysing data, and writing a final report. Students will have the chance to work on their individual research under guidance from a supervisor assigned at the beginning of the project. Students may also develop this project at companies and external laboratories. Students may choose to merge the project in this module with Final Project II to research more extensively one particular topic or to work on different topics in each of the modules.

This module will review and evaluate scientific theories and biological knowledge, from genetics to ecosystems, that are essential to conservation biology and its applications. It will review concepts in biodiversity, applied ecology, environmental management, community, population and landscape ecology. Emphasis will be given to the various mechanisms that cause changes, specially the loss, restoration and maintenance of biological diversity, as well as the consequence of these changes, specially in today’s world. The implications of conservation for ethics, law, policy and economics will also be dealt with. Management principles and tools for conservation will be discussed and students are expected to take part in practical field activities to identify and evaluate current conservation issues in the region. The role of biotechnological solutions for nature conservation will be highlighted.

This module covers the main biotechnological methods used in the food industry and another focused on biotechnological options for environmental mitigation.
It starts by providing an overview of how biotechnology can be applied for food production, transformation, processing, safety and monitoring. Foodborne diseases, followed by a description of the physical, chemical and biological contamination of food and its prevention, and the biotechnological procedures for detecting and quantifying microbial and chemical contaminants in food are addressed. How biotechnology can contribute to increase the safety, quality and yield of food products is also highlighted. Students will learn about basic concepts and techniques concerning food storage and temperature control, food preservation, cleaning and disinfection, but also advanced topic such as nanotechnology, omics, and genetic and tissue engineering applied to the food industry.
Practical hands-on laboratory experiments will be run to illustrate the above concepts and for students to receive training in simple techniques applied to Food Biotechnology. Students will be able to work in small groups in a specific topic of their choice, collecting and analysing data and presenting it to the class.

This module offers an overview of the fundamentals of Medical Biotechnology. Students will be introduced to the application of biotechnology tools for producing medical products that can be used for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. Topics will cover the basics of diagnostic techniques in clinical biochemistry, immunology, production of recombinant pharmaceuticals, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, at both theoretical and application levels. Throughout the module, students will work in small groups in a specific topic of their choice, which will include an in-depth literature review on the subject and hands-on laboratory work, with results to be presented and shared in the classroom.

This module will provide the students the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired from other courses – from fundamental scientific knowledge to quantitative literacy and communicaton skills – into a final research project. The project will include defining a research question, selecting the appropriate methods, collecting data, and writing a final report. Students will have the chance to work on their individual research under guidance from a supervisor assigned at the beginning of the project. Students may also develop this project at companies and external laboratories. Students may choose in this module to continue the research from Final Project I to research more extensively one particular topic or to work on a separate topic.

Seminars will be organized to discuss current topics in Biology and Biotechnology. These seminars will be taught by Professors from USJ, Professors from other institutions of higher education, non-academic professionals developing work in areas of interest to our students and also by individual students from the programme. The goal is to broaden the topics discussed during the programme, with a focus on the latest topics of relevance in the field, and increase the students interaction with professionals from the field, thus enriching their learning experience, and also to give students practice in speaking in front of an audience while exploring topics of their own interest.

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. By exploring how interconnected elements, such as economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies, this module empowers students to become positive change agents of change, today and in their future professional practices. The module will help students understand sustainability from cultural and canonical philosophy perspective and put into practice the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Furthermore, they will become familiar with the Laudato Si” Sustainable Goals on “care for our common home”. In addition, this module will allow to practice social outreach and to engage with the University of Saint Joseph’s sustainability agenda for Macao.

The course aims to develop a basic understanding of China’s historical relations with the world. Specifically, it explains the socio-historical environment and cultural identity of Macau, covering key aspects of its development over four centuries. The module will enhance understanding of the key socioeconomic aspects in the relationship between China and the Portuguese speaking world. The course addresses Macau’s past and present, including the basic concepts, theories, principles and spirit of the Constitution and the Basic Law. It covers residents’ fundamental rights and duties, political structure, economy, and culture. Furthermore, key events that have shaped its geographical space, its demography and its plural communities will also be covered. The students will study and explore aspects of the history, economic and administrative development, and the social, cultural and artistic patrimony of Macau through lectures, film, fieldwork, and reading of local writers and specialists who had written about Macau and its people.