National Taiwan University

The influence of feminism on psychology has a long history. By criticizing the gender discrimination in the history of traditional psychology research and examination (psychology), this course explores how gender is shaped and strengthened through psychology-related research, thereby emphasizing people and their social environment. The course focus is on the understanding of psychology research, the depth of feminist critique of psychology, and the clarity of student's own expression of own ideas.

The course discusses economic concepts from a philosophical perspective. Is economics a science; do economic models need realistic assumptions; what makes an economic institution “good”? These and other questions are raised.The course puts a strong emphasis on discussion and debate. Students are required to give two short presentations of research papers and defend the authors' claims in the following discussion. Students are also required to be discussants of other students' presentations. To train writing interesting and coherent arguments, students write a short paragraph about the debate after class. In the final paper, students examine a recently published research paper from the perspective of one of the topics discussed in class.

This course covers the theory, models, and analysis of probability and basic statistics and their applications with emphasis on electrical and computer engineering problems. The main topics are: Experiments, Model, and Probabilities, Random Variables, Random Variables and Expected Value, Random Vectors, Sums of Random Variables, Parameter Estimation Using the Sample Mean, and Hypothesis Testing. Text: R.D. Yates and D.J. Goodman, PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC PROCESSES. Assessment: midterm exam (35%), final exam (35%), homework and problems (25%), participation (5%).

This course introduces methods and equipment for collecting, identifying, studying, and preserving insects, and explains how to store and care for insect specimens in collections. In addition, insect rearing, behavioral observation, and scientific illustration are also important teaching content.

China’s rise posts various challenges to conventional thinking about law, society and economic development, especially after the 2008 global financial crisis. How can China offset its institutional weaknesses at home while achieving impressive economic results worldwide without moving closer to the existing models of western countries? Is China’s transition really unique in terms of East Asian experiences such as those of Taiwan, Japan, and Korea? Also, China’s experience illustrates a latecomer paradox: Does the latecomer have an advantage as a result of quick replication of institutional innovation and technology? Conversely, do latecomer states lack the incentive to carry out fundamental reforms as a result of easy success? This course examines China’s experience in the context of law, society and development and explores whether and what lessons they provide for conventional development thinking. It compares China with Taiwan and other East Asian countries and examines a wide range of legal institutions and their practices, including political system, corruption control, contract, property, banking, corporate law, foreign investment and trade and study how such institutions interact with existing ones in the context of local economic conditions, societal and political networks, and legal culture legacy. Assessment: Class Performance (20%), final paper (80%).

The class gives an introduction to basic microarray technology focusing on the development, analysis, conceptual and theoretical basis of microarray technology. The course also covers the modern and emerging applications. Other topics include microarray analysis, introduction to the chemistry, basics of biochemistry, genes and genomes, microarray surfaces, targets and probes, microarray manufacturing, microarray detection, and microarray informatics. Text: Mark Schena, MICROARRAY ANALYSIS. Assessment: report and presentation, final exam, miderm exam, homework and participation.

The course explores the biochemical and physical bases of the utilization of nutrients and metabolism in a human context and covers the molecular, cellular, and whole-body levels. Topics include: nutritional sciences; digestive system; mineral nutrients and dietary reference intakes; macro and micro minerals; water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; body composition; energy expenditure and balance; digestion, absorption, and metabolism of dietary carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, and protein; phytochemicals; functional food components; integration, regulation and control of metabolism.

This course is designed as an NTU flagship lecture series and invites distinguished diplomats from different countries to address global issues of joint interests. The course encourages curiosity and in-depth reflection on various global topics through a series of guest lectures, readings, comprehensive discussion sessions, and final presentation. The schedule for each week is as follows:

1: Introduction

2: Austria

3: Slovakia

4: Saudi Arabia

5: Canada

6: Lithuania

7: Japan

8: Group Presentation Week

9: USA

10: Tuvalu

11: Guatemala

12: Chile

13: Czech Republic

14: Indonesia

15 and 16: Final presentation Weeks 

This course addresses the effective use of emerging technology in Digital Cultural Content Creation including: versatile digital publishing, digital imaging, animation, video, website design, web community development, and media production management.The learning activity designates a hands-on assignment and requires a complete output in the form of publishable presentation.

This Korean language course improves speaking and writing communication skills by practicing common conversations in daily life and practicing writing according to the words and sentences of different topics in each lesson and pronunciation rules. In addition, the class uses Korean songs, serials, and variety shows, to provide familiarity with the colloquial idioms other than textbooks. Various topics on Korean culture and Korean customs are regularly introduced such as interrogative sentences, familial and social norms, food, seasons, transportation, and weather. The prerequisite required for this course is Korean I (1).