National Taiwan University

This course provides an overview of chemical ecology and aims to understand the history, development, and core concepts of chemical ecology.  It introduces how organisms interact via chemicals, focusing on insects and plants.   The course requires basic knowledge of biology and chemistry. 

Data processing is an important aspect for every field of study, and Excel is one of the most commonly used methods. Through lecture and homework exercises, this course aims to introduce basic and advanced functions of Excel that are capable of meeting most data processing needs.   

This course discusses the basic principles and molecular controls of embryonic development, emphasizing the progression from gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage to gastrulation (i.e., the formation of the gut). The course also covers cell fate and embryonic axis determination as well as popular experimental models used by current developmental biologists. The course studies formation and derivatives from three germ layers, ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm. The course then ends with a review of tissue and organ regeneration and the progression of regenerative medicine.  

This is the first course, in a two-semester course series, designed primarily for undergraduate psychology majors or minors who anticipate future applications of statistical methods. Topics covered in this course include an overview of descriptive statistics, foundational concepts in inferential statistics (probability, population, sample, sampling methods, sampling distributions, estimation of population parameters, binomial, normal, t, and F distributions), hypothesis significance testing (Type I and II errors, statistical power), and comparisons of means (t-tests, oneway analysis of variance, multiple comparisons of means, and effect sizes). 

Course prerequisite: Mastery of algebra and analytical geometry at the high-school level. 

Artificial intelligence in medicine has created tremendous business opportunities recently, creating an ideal environment for AI-Biomedical interdisciplinary specialists to make considerable contributions and significantly impact the world. Intelligent medicine aims to utilize state-of-the-art AI technologies for many medical applications such as accurate disease risk prediction and essential predictors selection, which are for early precise and efficient treatments. This course introduces the vast potential of intelligent medicine, seeking to advance student skills and motivation for AI-Biomedical interdisciplinary science.  

The course also introduces potential partners for future interdisciplinary collaboration to our students and provide opportunities for practical implementations through several carefully designed experiments, which shall demonstrate how to leverage real-world medical resources and related AI technologies. The course includes visits to prestigious companies and institutes and as well as seminars. 

This research course allows a student to participate in 8-10 hours per week on lab tasks, including data analysis and preparation for meetings with the lab supervisor. 

The final grade is based on lab task participation and an oral presentation. 

This course introduces important and common foliage plants, using actual plants combined with slide presentations. The course covers: industry overview, indoor plant air purification, plant understanding and identification, growth habits, reproduction, temperature, light requirements, fertilizer management, light domestication physiology, nutritional health diagnosis, indoor greening and landscaping furnishings application, etc.

This course introduces the physiological characteristics, nutritional requirements, and common nutritional issues at various stages of life. It covers dietary guidelines, the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for the population, and findings from national nutrition surveys. Additionally, the basic principles of dietary planning are covered to provide a comprehensive understanding of nutrition across the lifespan.   

This course introduces the purpose, methods and operating conditions of food processing. The course covers the following topics: chemical and nutritional composition of food, food irradiation and microwave applications, semi-moist food, fermented food and food freezing and cold storage, and factory hygiene, thermal processing and commercial sterilization, drying and concentration, food storage stability, quality changes, use of preservatives and additives, and food packaging. 

This entry level course introduces the theatrical design student to the basic graphic tools, materials, and techniques of hand drafting. At the same time, the class introduces students to the conceptual foundations of scale drawing and the generally accepted formats of a drafting package (Ground Plan, Section, Elevations, Details). Utilizing hand drafting best allows the student to apply these basic skills to whatever medium they use (hand drafting, CAD, 3D modeling).