Geography

This course offers a study of the physical and natural environment of Spain. It examines Spain's territory in relation to its social environment and economy, both nationally and regionally. This course also discusses Spain's diversity through examination of its natural regions and its autonomous communities. Finally, it focuses on the transition to democracy, the Spanish constitution and current institutions, and Spanish society today.

This course brings in instructors who are best in their fields of research, and includes topics related to atmospheric science, environment science, physical and social geography in Taiwan. It provides a background in this wide range of disciplines, instilling a greater understanding of Taiwan. Besides the lectures, students also participate in various filed trip to NTU Herbarium and Zoological Museums, Evergreen Maritime Museum, and Guandu Nature Park. 

This course offers an introduction to the various forms of territorial organization in contemporary societies. Topics include: the Industrial Revolution and the new European map; colonization of Africa and Asia; world conflicts and totalitarianism; the Cold War; de-colonization and the third world; political transformations in Latin America; the European Union; the current geopolitical framework.

This course focuses on the geography and impact of the Mediterranean sea on its surrounding countries. It examines the environmental and geopolitical impacts of the Mediterranean.

The course is an introduction to soil degradation. It covers historical developments in soil degradation, causes and forms of soil degradation (biological, chemical, physical), the extent of soil degradation in Ghana, the GLASOD project, use of GIS to assess soil degradation, and principles and methods of rehabilitation and reclamation of degraded soils – regulations, policies, and community involvement.