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Cost and Managerial Accounting (2)

(Sample description from one of the several instructors)
This course is the 2nd of a two-course sequence. This course builds on the fundamental knowledge learned from the first course, to explore more advanced issues related to the linkage between organizational mission and governance structures and accounting’s role in coordinating, controlling and managing organizations. (Sample description from one of the several instructors)
By the end of the course students are expected to gain an understanding of how accounting is influenced by and influences organizational mission, strategy, structure, and the resulting performance measurement and control systems. Also in this advanced course, students will be prepared with techniques for solving sophisticated calculation problems. To help student develop this understanding, this course adopts Project Discovery (PD), a pedagogy developed by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). College of Management Main Campus Chih-Yang Tseng,
Kao, Wei-Chuan 40 Monday 7,8,9 Acc2006 (702E30402) 3 *Majors-only (including minor and double major students).

(College of Management) Department of Accounting http://www.management.ntu.edu.tw/en/Acc

Financial Management

This course provides an introduction to the principles of modern finance. Specifically, we will be discussing how a corporate manager can evaluate and finance prospective investments and projects. Also, we will talk about how market prices various financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, etc. The topics can be broadly divided into the following major areas. The first is called valuation. This part of the course involves learning the concepts and techniques necessary to evaluate the cash flow of projects. A sample of topics covered within this part of the course includes the time value of money, NPV, internal rate of return, stock prices, bond prices, etc. All of these concepts are used to evaluate the relevant projected cash flows of an investment. The second part of the course focuses on the relationship between risk and return. Sample topics include market efficiency, concepts of risk, diversification, portfolio theory, Capital Asset Pricing Model, and behavioral finance. We will also discuss how managers finance the projects after making their investment decisions; this is the issue of capital structure. This is a introductory level survey course on finance. After this course, students are expected to have the basic understanding and analytical skills of modern finance, including time value of money, risk and return, capital structure, capital budgeting, etc. College of Management Main Campus Yen-Cheng Chang,
Ching-Hung Chang 66 Wednesday 7,8,9 Fin3001 (703E30600) 3 (College of Management) Department of Finance http://www.management.ntu.edu.tw/en/Fin

Frontier of Plant Virology and Biotechnology

COURSE DESCRIPTION: THIS HALF-YEAR GRADUATE COURSE AIMS TO INTRODUCE BASIC GENE SILENCING CONCEPTS AND RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS PLANT VIROLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO CRITICALLY EVALUATE AND INTERPRET PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES. THEY WILL ALSO LEARN TO EXTRACT INFORMATION FROM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES BY LISTENING TO EXPERTS OF EACH FIELD INTRODUCING THEIR RESEARCH. COURSE OUTLINES AS FOLLOWING: PART I : PLANT VIROLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 1. OVERVIEW OF PLANT VIROLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2. PLANT VIRUSES AND VIRUS TAXONOMY 3. FRONTIER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 4. THE APPLICATION OF VIROLOGY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 5. VIRAL SUPPRESSORS VS. GENE SILENCING 6. GENE SILENCING VS. BIOTECHNOLOGY PART II: LITERATURE REVIEW 7. LATEST VIROLOGY PAPER DISCUSSION College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Lin, Shih-Shun 10 Monday 6,7 Biot7007 (642EM0080) 2 *Registration eligibility: graduate students.
(College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Institute of Biotechnology http://www.iob.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

Introduction to Mechatronics

This course introduces technologies involved in mechatronics. Topics to be covered include with emphasis on electrical elements, digital logic, system response, analog signal processing, microcontroller programming, data acquisition, and automatic control. Lectures are intended to provide the students operational principles and integrated issues in mechatronics systems design. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Kuo, Yan-Fu 50 Intensive courses BME5125 (631EU1630) 2 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering,
(College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering http://www2.bime.ntu.edu.tw/about/introduction?locale=en

Research Methods in Ecology

This is a course in experimental design and data analysis. Computer simulations will be used to understand the concepts of various statistical tests, but no prior experience in programming is required. The experimental design part of the course will use a textbook (see below). The main theme of the data analysis part of the course is the maximum likelihood method although other approaches are also discussed. The computer language R (http://www.r-project.org/) will be used. Expectations

  • Ask questions, in or out of class, when you don’t understand something. If you are confused, you are probably not the only one.
  • Assignments will be given nearly every week. Students must work on assignments on their own. Understanding a solution and deriving it by yourself are not the same (especially for programming). To discourage students copying assignments (which has been very common in past years), assignments are not graded. That is, students are not asked to submit assignments. Therefore, even if students have the perfect assignments, the assignments have no influence on their grades. Nonetheless, successful completions of the assignments are essential for the successful completion of the course (e.g., doing well on the exams). Students are encouraged to seek out the instructor for help when they have troubles completing assignments. Grading Exam 1 40% Exam 2 60% (cumulative) Bonus points Bonus points may be added to the final grades at the end of the semester. Bonus points will be calculated based mainly on attendance and participation (e.g., asking questions). Two absences or four tardinesses will make 0 bonus points (a tardiness over 20 min is taken as an absence). Poor class participation (e.g., playing with a cell phone/computer, sleeping, etc.) is considered an absence. Because these are bonus points (e.g., without them, it is still possible to get 100% in the course), even when students have a valid reason for, e.g. an absence, it is still considered an absence. Unannounced in-class quizzes, if any are given, can also affect the bonus points. The maximum possible bonus points is 10%, but students whose grade is less than 60% without a bonus point can get at most 60% in their final grades no matter how good attendance and participation are. In addition, graduate students whose grade is less than 70% without a bonus points can have at most 70% no matter how many bonus points they may have. Schedule The schedule (shown in the content section of this website) is subject to change. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Toshinori Okuyama 16 Thursday 2,3,4 ENT5053 (632EU1150) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Entomology,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Entomology,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Entomology
    *Registration eligibility: juniors and above. http://www.entomol.ntu.edu.tw/en/

    Molecular Mycology

    The goal of this course is to introduce students the important and current researches in molecular mycology. Students who are willing to take this course should have basic mycology and molecular biology knowledge. The course is designed as a small class and students are encouraged to participate in class discussion. This course for this semester will meet three hours each time during the span of two weeks. This semester, we will cover two main topics, development and pathogenesis, of fungi. We will use model fungal organisms such as Aspergillus, Neurospora, Fusarium and Magnaporthe to introduce the cell biology and genetic controls of sexual and asexual differentiation in fungi. We will also discuss the sporulation pathway from the evolution point of view. We will also cover the developmental processes and pathogenesis of Magnaporthe, genetic control of pathogenic development, determinants of virulence and pathogenicity, genetic control of virulence, and molecular interactions between pathogen and host. We will also cover secondary metabolism/evolution of secondary metabolism of fungi. Techniques, philosophy of experimental approaches related to these studies will be also discussed. The grade will be determined by the two take home examinations and class participation. The goal of this course is to introduce students the important and current researches in molecular mycology. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus The knowledge of mycology and molecular biology is required. Wei-Chiang Shen 10 Friday 7,8 PPM5038 (633EU1070) 2 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Plant Pathology,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Plant Pathology http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~ppm/ppm_english/index.html

    Literature on Starch and Technology

    Students learn advanced starch chemistry through reading, leading and participating in the discussion, and presenting comprehensive reviews of peer reviewed articles published in the last three years (2013-2016). Both students and the instructor will select articles that are related to the students’ research projects or disciplines. The instructor will provide guidelines f leading group discussions and facilitate the discussions. Through in-class activities, students will gain knowledge that will advance research projects related to starch chemistry. Students will also build up critical-thinking, leadership, and communication skills in the class. The final presentations, both an oral and a written report, are expected to be part of the students’ future theses, manuscripts or research presentations. 1. Students will gain knowledge about starch science and its relationship with nutritional and technical functionalities. 2. Students will gain an understanding of the role of starch chemistry in agricultural and life sciences. 3. Students will read and analyze various hot topics related to starch science and technology. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Instructor’s permission. The instructor recommends students to take scientific writing, seminar, organic chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry and take the Library database training before the class. Ting-Jang Lu 10 Tuesday 1,2 FOOD7209 (641EM3090) 1 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Food Science & Technology http://www.fst.ntu.edu.tw/eng/p1-letter.asp

    Special Topics in Microbes and Environmental Issues

    List of environmental issues which will be discussed in this class: Global warming and the greenhouse effect Heavy metal pollution Pollution of the sea by oil Agricultural and industrial wastes Toxic waste Shortage of energy Course Outline 1. Introduction to current environmental issues. 2. Green house gas related microbes: emission and oxidation 3. Biotransformation and biodegradation 4. Bioavailability, Chemotaxis, and Transport of organic pollutants 5. Water microbiology in public health 6. Oil biodegradation in marine systems 7. Remove of heavy metals by microbes 8. Renewable energy The goal of this course is to let students acquire up-to-date knowledge on microbial solutions for environmental problems, including bioremedation, biodegradation, biotransformation, and biogeochemistry. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Fundamental knowledge of microbiology and biochemistry Chi-Te, Liu 10 Monday 2,3,4 Biot8017 (642ED0190) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Institute of Biotechnology http://www.iob.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

    Regenerative Medicine

    Introduction—Regenerative medicine New advances and applications in stem cell therapy Tissue engineering: the science and the technology Clinical applications of adult stem cells Materials for tissue engineering Nanotechnology for tissue engineering Hepatocyte transplantation Cell therapy for diabetes Stem cell therapy in neurodegenerative diseases Regenerative medicine in orthopedic diseases Regenerative medicine in cardiac diseases Regenerative medicine in dental diseases Regenerative medicine in dermatological diseases This course will introduce basic concepts, potential, techniques, and progress in currently developing “Regenerative Medicine”. Students will learn to interpret and evaluate published articles or presentations and gain a great vision on current trends of investigations in this field to lead their own research. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Lee, Hsuan-Shu 20 Thursday 3,4 Biot7002 (642EM0030) 2 Non-degree Program: Teaching Programme of Stem Cell and Regenerative Bio-Medicine,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Institute of Biotechnology,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Institute of Biotechnology
    *Registration eligibility: graduate students. http://www.iob.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

    Landscape Ecological Measuring and Planning

    Landscape ecology introduced several perspectives and principles that become foundational for planners. Landscape structure, a description of spatial relationships among ecosystems, can be measured by landscape metrics. This course offers a cross-sectional overview of current research progress in the field of landscape measuring and landscape ecological planning. The contributions that are included in the chapters of the course range from the foundation of landscape ecology, methodology, landscape metrics and landscape ecological planning to the actual application of landscape measuring and planning. This course is an indispensable guide for students interested in landscape measuring and landscape ecological planning, their backgrounds and their application. Additional exercises and assignments help students to critically assess the potential of these instruments. Landscape ecology introduced several perspectives and principles that become foundational for planners. Landscape structure, a description of spatial relationships among ecosystems, can be measured by landscape metrics. This course offers a cross-sectional overview of current research progress in the field of landscape measuring and landscape ecological planning. The contributions that are included in the chapters of the course range from the foundation of landscape ecology, methodology, landscape metrics and landscape ecological planning to the actual application of landscape measuring and planning. This course is an indispensable guide for students interested in landscape measuring and landscape ecological planning, their backgrounds and their application. Moreover, systematic conservation approaches and tools will be introduced in this course. Additional exercises and assignments help students to critically assess the potential of these instruments. Related analysis tools will be introduced in this course. In addition, Drs. Loyau and Schmeller who are worldwide well-knowing biologists from Germany will join this course to introduce concepts and topics related to nature conservation, Conservation Networks and Natura 2000, and Biodiversity Monitoring in three weeks. This course is an indispensable guide for students interested in landscape measuring and landscape ecological planning, their backgrounds and their application. Additional exercises and assignments help students to critically assess the potential of these instruments. Additionally, concepts of nature conservation, Conservation Networks and Natura 2000, and Biodiversity Monitoring will also be introduced to student to know nature conservation worldwide. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus HOMEWORK:30% MIDTERM REPORT:30% FINAL REPORT:40% Yu-Pin Lin 46 Tuesday 6,7,8 BSE5046 (622EU4730) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Bioenviromental Systems Engineering,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering http://www.bse.ntu.edu.tw/english/super_pages.php?ID=english

    Special Topics on Ecohydrological Researches

    This course consists of three sections. In first section, we survey research articles concerning with meteorology and hydrology in Taiwan and Japan. In second section, we survey research articles concerning with ecology in Taiwan and Japan. In third section, we discuss impacts of human activity on ecohydrological processes in forests in Taiwan and Japan. This course aim to study locality and generality of forest ecohydrological processes such as water, carbon, nitrogen, and soil erosion in East Asian forests under the influence of Asian monsoon. In addition, this course aims to learn forest culture in Taiwan and Japan and aim to discuss their impacts on ecohydrological processes. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Nothing Tomonori Kume 5 Forest7044 (625EM2460) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) School of Forestry and Resource Conservation
    *Registration eligibility: graduate students. http://www.fo.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

    Forest Environmental Physics

    This course is consist of two sections. First section shows theoretical background of water, hear, and carbon balance in forested ecosystem such as atmospheric condition (i.e., temperature, humidity, and radiation), heat transfer, and aerodynamic conductance. Second section provides numerical analysis for hear, water, and carbon balance through lectures, practices, and open discussion. This course aims to learn research techniques such as numerical analysis for forest meteorology, hydrology, and ecology through the lectures, practices, and open discussion. In addition, this course aims to lean presentation techniques such as papers and oral presentation. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Midterm report, Final report, Performance(Group work, etc) Tomonori Kume 10 Thursday 2,3,4 Forest5027 (625EU1850) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Forestry,
    (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) School of Forestry and Resource Conservation http://www.fo.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n