CityU Tiger Crash Courses 101
Fellow Tigers, are you eager to sharpen your claws and get your passion on with a close-knit community of like-minded peers? CityU Tiger Crash Courses 101 is the right place for you!
CityU Tiger Crash Courses 101 is a dynamic initiative designed to cultivate a culture of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing among the exceptional students at CityU. Our Tiger mentors - who possess expertise in diverse areas such as language, photography, and 3D printing - will plan and design one-off courses and share their skills and passions with their Tiger peers. This provides Tiger mentors with a unique opportunity to develop and practise transferable skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. At the same time, Tiger mentees can explore new areas of interest and broaden their perspectives through their participation in the courses.
To ensure an immersive and interactive learning experience, our crash courses maintain a small class size of four to six participants. As a Tiger student, you can enrol in courses aligned with your interests and learn from fellow Tiger mentors in a highly engaging and collaborative environment.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn and grow alongside your peers! You will be amazed by the wealth of skills and knowledge our Tigers possess!
CityU Tiger Crash Courses 101 – Behind the Crime Scene: Unveiling the Basics of Criminal Law
Tiger Mentor: Miss Cindy Leung Sin Yeuk
Date: 18 Oct 2023 (Wed)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
Tiger Mentor Cindy delivered an exciting Tiger Crash Course on the basics of criminal law, which included a captivating case analysis and thought-provoking discussion session for her peers. The course covered the fundamentals of crime, from the two essential elements of a crime to the relevant penalties. Participants also gained practical insights on how to apply relevant knowledge in real-life situations.
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CityU Tiger Crash Courses 101 – Learn Programming Steadily by Drawing with Python Turtle
Tiger Mentor: Mr Ken Lung Lok Hin
Date: 21 Oct 2023 (Sat)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
Tiger mentor Ken guided his peers step-by-step to uncover the true joy of programming using a beginner-friendly programming tool - Python Turtle. From basic codes to programming techniques, participants created computer-generated animations while mastering programming concepts. Please keep an eye out for future programming Tiger crash courses if you also want to explore your creative side through coding!
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - [Rerun] Behind the Crime Scene: Unveiling the Basics of Criminal Law
Tiger Mentor: Miss Cindy Leung Sin-yeuk
Date: 26 Jan 2024 (Fri)
Venue: LI-4304
“Behind the Crime Scene: Unveiling the Basics of Criminal Law” was back due to high demand from Tiger Students. This informative yet interesting crash course provided a concise overview of the fundamentals of criminal law. Through engaging course materials and group case analysis, Tiger Students had the chance to learn about the key elements of a crime and the corresponding penalties for various offences. Tiger crash courses offer a wide range of topics for students to choose from. Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your horizons and acquire new skills with us!
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - Introduction to Data Visualisation: Crafting Impactful Dashboards with Tableau
Tiger Mentor: Miss Falak Zehra
Date: 31 Jan 2024 (Wed)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
The topic of “Data Visualisation” may seem complex to many. However, in today’s world, where vast amounts of data constantly surround us, it is crucial that we acquire the skills and tools to present data in a clear and meaningful way. Understanding this need, Tiger Mentor Falak organised a crash course specifically designed to simplify this seemingly challenging topic for her fellow Tigers. During the course, participants were introduced to the data visualisation platform called “Tableau” and received step-by-step guidance on how to handle large datasets and create visually appealing representations that are easy to comprehend. This practical knowledge equips them with the necessary skills to navigate the data-driven world more effectively.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - Learn Programming Steadily by Drawing with Python Turtle
Tiger Mentor: Mr Ken Lung Lok-hin
Date: 3 Feb 2024 (Sat)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
Back by popular demand, the Tiger crash course “Learn Programming Steadily by Drawing with Python Turtle” made a comeback in Semester B. Tiger students were guided step-by-step in creating various captivating graphic designs and animations, allowing them to apply their newly acquired programming skills in real time. The rerun of this course demonstrates students’ strong interest in learning programming through interactive activities. This crash course provided participants with practical experience in coding and the ability to express their creativity through Python Turtle.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - Completely Impromptu: Crafting Miracles with Borrowed Cards
Tiger Mentor: Mr Alden Christian
Date: 7 Feb 2024 (Wed)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
If you believe that Tiger crash courses solely focus on academic-related topics, think again! This course brought a delightful twist by immersing Tiger students in the enchanting world of card magic. Tiger students participated in various mind-boggling magic tricks and learned the secrets behind them. In addition to learning various tricks, Tiger students also gained insight into the fundamentals of magic performance. This included techniques such as sleight of hand and the use of psychology to divert the audience’s attention swiftly.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - Designventure: Discovering UI/UX Design with Figma
Tiger Mentor: Miss Seline Hung
Date: 8 Feb 2024 (Thu)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
Creative UI/UX designs are everywhere in our daily lives. Though their creation may appear complex, Tiger Mentor Seline made it easy for participants to grasp the fundamentals. In this crash course, she guided fellow Tiger students through the ins and outs of using Figma, covering navigation, object creation, layering, designing, prototyping, and overall UI/UX design practices. Participants had the chance to unleash their creativity by crafting their own unique “Tiger Wall”, and their individual creations were merged into a collaborative project.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - Build Your Own Machine Learning Powerhouse: Creating TensorFlow Models in Python!
Tiger Mentor: Mr Syed Ayan Ali
Date: 29 Feb 2024 (Thu)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
Have you ever wondered how machine learning actually works? Tiger Mentor Ayan conducted a crash course for his fellow Tigers, shedding light on the inner workings of this technology. Using Python in Google Colab, Tiger Students received step-by-step guidance on creating a functioning machine-learning model that analysed images to detect human emotions. A comprehensive dataset was utilised, and the intricacies of the programme were explained in detail, resulting in a well-trained model capable of accurately identifying happy or sad emotions in images.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - Learning Hong Kong History through Cantopop
Tiger Mentor: Mimi Wong Wing-yan
Date: 1 Mar 2024 (Fri)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
In this immersive crash course, Tiger students explored the captivating world of Cantopop, uncovering the influences that shaped its evolution and exploring the iconic singers who left their mark. With Tiger mentor Mimi as their guide, participants discovered the rhythm and soul of Cantonese pop music while unravelling the fascinating history of Hong Kong.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - The Digital Empire: Why Should We Be Concerned?
Tiger Mentor: Miss Leona Zhang Jing
Date: 8 Mar 2024 (Fri)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
This thought-provoking course explored the profound impact big tech companies have on our daily lives. Tiger students gained a fresh perspective, realising what they once considered “normal” carries deeper implications. The course further expanded their understanding of the intricate relationship between big tech companies and regulations.
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Tiger Crash Courses 101 - French Culture and Language
Tiger Mentor: Mr Nathan Gregori
Date: 15 Mar 2024 (Fri)
Venue: ALC, B5-117 (YEUNG)
In this crash course, Tiger students acquired practical French phrases for travel and exchanges while immersing themselves in the captivating history, rich cultural insights, and exploring not-to-be-missed scenic spots in France. Additionally, Tiger mentor Nathan shared invaluable tips with his Tiger fellows on overcoming daily life challenges in French-speaking environments.
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