Chinese

This course examines theoretical knowledge, concepts, and tools of cultural relic drawings; manual drawing of common relics and monuments in the field and indoors; common drafting software; and basic drawing skills. 

This course provides an introduction to intermediate macroeconomics. The course covers the two main branches of macroeconomics: economic growth, economic cycles, and related macroeconomics topics. The course presents solid theory with clear examples to explain the theories. Through further study of the macroeconomics knowledge system, this course is expected to lead students to think about macroeconomic phenomena and issues and the development of macroeconomic theories related to them.

This course introduces the basic ideas of game theory and its application in economic terms. The course first explores static game based analysis methods and Nash equilibrium, dynamic game analysis methods and sub-game perfect Nash equilibrium, repeated game analysis methods. Then the course examines bounded rationality and evolutionary game, dynamic game with imperfect information, incomplete information static game, incomplete information static game, and cooperative game. The above content also covers the basic theory of principals-agency, including moral hazard, adverse selection and signaling.

The purpose of this course is to introduce Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems to students with mechanical and electrical engineering background. Key topics include Basic IC board manufacturing process, basic MEMS development process, microsensors, microactuators, system energy supply, assembly and testing, current technology applications, and the industry’s future.

This course is for students who have taken Intermediate I of the Chinese Language Course for International Students or those who have taken Chinese for at least 450 hrs. The course develops proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing to deal with complex situations within daily lives, and discuss about complex issues, such as economy, transportation, societal culture and etc with people. Students learn to read simple document forms and announcements and to write a short essay of at least 300 words to express oneself. This course uses the textbook “Practical Audio-Visual Chinese IV” (chapter 1-11). Assessment: attendance and participation (20%), quizzes (20%), assignments (20%), midterm exam (20%), final exam (20%).

This course introduces five mainstream Chinese philosophical thoughts of Confucianism, Mohism, law, Taoism and Buddhism, and reflects on the theoretical gains and losses of traditional thoughts and contemporary significance from a critical perspective.

This course aims to explain the relationship between mental health and disease, as well as the impact of stress on physical and mental diseases. The purpose of the course is to promote self-reflection on physical and mental health issues among college students and learn care for oneself (self-care) and others (social care). The introduction covers the causes and treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression, and even suicide, and strengthens students' concepts of stress management and mental health promotion. The course also covers understanding the role of suicide prevention gatekeepers; mental health communication skills and their importance to suicide prevention; the use of screening tools to identify needs, and how to communicate and respond to high-risk groups for subsequent referral to the medical system or further treatment. Self-study, group discussion, peer interactive learning, and teacher lectures are utilized throughout the course.

Ancient Greek historiography has a profound influence on the development of Western historiography. This course focuses on understanding Herodotus, the “Father of Western Historiography”, and his works. Through the analysis of the text and the details, it examines Herodotus’ writing style, historical background, the logic behind his works, the culture at that time, and his philosophy.

This course is designed to help upper level Chinese as a Second Language students to improve their literacy through Chinese newspaper articles. The goal of this class is reach at least a 70% understanding of articles. Every class focuses on one section within a news site. Each week a student chooses an article and prepares to teach the rest of the class the key words needed to grasp a basic understanding of the content.