Taiwan

This course develops an understanding of physio-chemical and ecological aspects of the freshwater systems, especially for Taiwan rivers; explains the causes and consequences of human modification of fresh waters, and their implications for conservation of aquatic biodiversity and maintenance of human well- being; describes the techniques which may be used to quantify the status of (and monitor the changes in) instream and riparian ecological niches; and introduces the range of management strategies that can be used to reduce or mitigate human impacts on freshwater ecosystems and maintain water quality; and the concept of drainage basin management. Assessment: final exam, coursework, assignments, projects.

Taiwan has the fastest aging rate in the world. While encountering this important change, relevant health topics become important. This course examines the epidemiologic research and related topics on aging and common disease in the elderly. Students read essential literature in relation to the elderly. The first half of each lecture provides an overview of a specific topic and the latter half of class consists of literature discussion and critique. Students are required to prepare a final report. This course aims to bring topics related to aging and elderly disease to the practice of public health.

This course covers advanced topics in plant molecular genetics. Emphasis is given to how modern molecular genetics tools have been applied to study various plant biology topics. Topics include forward and reverse genetics, functional genomics, epigenetics, and plant pathogen interaction. Lectures are combined with literature reading, student presentations and discussion. Towards the end of the semester, each student is also required to write a research proposal/review. Assessment: homework, paper presentation, research proposal/review article, and discussion participation.

This course introduces the origin and evolution of traditional puppet theatre; the front stage and use of props in traditional puppet theatre; the musical notation and gong and drum scriptures in the backstage of traditional puppet theatre; the introduction and application of traditional puppet theatre sets, and the appreciation of traditional puppet theatre script.

This course is focused on the contemporary metropolis, Taipei, Taiwan and its concentration of power and wealth, goods, symbols, ideas, and information. The city is full of conflict, tension and oppression and this course focuses on understanding these issues and discussing potential solutions to these dilemmas. This course will explore Taipei urban life composed of different culture, class, ethnic, racial, age and gender groups that are gathered in this adjacent space in close contact. The social relations they link, and the activities that are juxtaposed in the common space, may lead to conflicts, resulting in the chances of life of certain people, being excluded, and causing social injustice. The city is a pool of differences and this course objective is aimed to understand how to coordinate diversity and differences, to achieve social justice that is a major challenge of urban life. The main axis of this course, that is, in the face of external environmental changes, as well as the internal conflict pressure of urban life, is how to connect the difference between the crowd, so that different people have the opportunity to pursue their beautiful life in the city vision.

This course covers the basics of semiconductors. Topics: Crystal Structure of Solids; Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and The Quantum Theory of Solids; Semiconductor in Equilibrium; Carrier Transport Phenomena; Nonequilibrium Excess Carrier in Semiconductor; Junction Theory and Diode; Metal Semiconductor Contacts and Heterojunctions (Metal Semiconductor Contacts and Heterojunctions).

The course examines the fundamental principles and concepts of physics. Topics include Newtonian Mechanics, Wave Mechanics, and Thermodynamics. Professor combines lectures with interactive in-class exercises. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in Introductory Physics for science majors.

This course presents a survey of contemporary theories and research regarding the interaction between gender and communication. Emphasis is on a variety of factors and contexts involved in daily communication such as language, non-verbal messages, interpersonal and familiar relationships, educational process, mass media, and work place. Topics include essential features of current theories which seek to cast light on the gender communication process; the impact of changing roles of gender in the society as constituted and presented by communication; the differing social and cultural expectations and portrayals of men and women in various situations; the differences between males and females in perception, information processing, and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns; distinct standpoints and insights derived as valid and acceptable.

This course examines core methodologies and techniques in computational linguistics in order to develop the ability to conduct computational-oriented linguistic analysis. Each class is divided into two sessions: lecture and discussion, and in-class Lab session. Lab session give participants hands-on experience in performing computational linguistic tasks with Python programs. Assessment: participation and exercises (60%), term project (40%).

Through discussion in class, students learn Chinese vocabulary about a variety of aspects relating to sports. From sport events to sport management, students will obtain a deeper knowledge of sport phenomenons in Taiwan. By the end of the course, students will have the Chinese language ability to watch TV or listen to radio sport broadcasts. This course is conducted completely in Chinese to learn the relevant Chinese vocabularies about sports.