Microeconomics studies all kinds of individual decisions and how those decisions change in response to changes in the given conditions. The intent of this course is to give students a full exposition of the analytic tools used for the study of individual economic choices. Students will master the key concepts of optimization, equilibrium, comparative statics, as well as market analysis throughout the 18-week period. Given a problem concerning economic decisions, students will learn how to identify the appropriate framework, a suitable analytic tool, and undertake an informal microeconomic analysis. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Yir Hueih Luh 10 Monday 2,3,4 AGEC7074 (627EM4680) 3 *Majors-only (including minor and double major students).
*Registration eligibility: graduate students.
*Registration eligibility: international students.

(College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Agricultural Economics
http://www.agec.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

This course is aimed to integrate economic principals and planning tools to develop management skills which can be applied in agricultural sector. Major topics including: I. Fundamental of Management Planning Organizing Leading Controlling II. Strategic Management/Business Plan Goal setting Internal analysis External analysis Crafting strategy Strategic control III. Marketing Strategy Product Price Place Promotion IV. Financial Management Financial statements and ratio analysis Investment and capital budgeting Students are expected to be independent study and team work in classroom. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Ambition, Gratitude, Enthusiasm, Curiosity Li-Fen Lei 20 Wednesday 2,3,4 AGEC7080 (627EM4750) 3 *Registration eligibility: international students. http://www.agec.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

This course deals with basic nutrition knowledge and their application in small animal clinical diseases nutritional management College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Jih-Jong Lee 50 VM5094 (629EU2490) 2 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine,
(College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Institute of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
*Majors-only (including minor and double major students).
*Registration eligibility: seniors and above. http://www.vm.ntu.edu.tw/Clinical_Eng/index.html

Overview 課程概論 The environment influences organisms profoundly. It affects their present-day ecology (determining where they live and how many can survive there) and, through natural selection acting over past generations, influences their form and adaptations. Present day human-induced changes to the environment are also responsible for endangering species and even driving them to extinction. This course introduces the basic principles and the applications of ecology at different levels of ecosystems (i.e. individual-, population-, community-, ecosystem-, regional and global scales). The ecological theories will be illustrated with examples in order to enable better understanding of the links between the environment and organisms as well as the biological interactions and human-induced threats at each level of ecological organisation. The present course will be concluded with the introduction of biodiversity management, i.e. conservation, restoration and sustaining biodiversity, global ecological crisis, and the economical and socio-political dimensions of nature and environmental management. (1) Introduce the basic principles of ecology and its applications at different levels of ecosystems (i.e. individual-, population-, community-, ecosystem-, regional and global scales) (2) Explain how the environment affects organisms in terms of their present-day ecology (determining where they live and how many can survive there) and, through natural selection acting over past generations, influences their form and adaptations (3) Describe patterns of biological interactions and adaptations (4) Describe the causes and consequences of human-induced threats at different levels of ecological organisation (5) Illustrated ecological applications to different levels of ecosystems with published examples (6) Explain the value of biodiversity to human and biodiversity management, i.e. conservation, restoration and sustaining biodiversity (7) Introduce regional and global ecological crisis and ecological management (8) Introduce the economical and socio-political dimensions of nature and environmental management College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Grading policy: Assignments and continuous assessment (10%) Project presentation (30%) Class tests (20%) Final examination (40%) Rita S. W. Yam 110 Thursday 5,6,7 BSE2029 (602E27800) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering,
Non-degree Program: Ecological Engineering http://www.bse.ntu.edu.tw/english/super_pages.php?ID=english

Grapes and many other berry crops are deciduous fruits of important economic potential worldwide. Grapes have been cultivated since the beginning of human civilization and have ranked top on world fruit production and market value. Other berry crops, on the other hands, are relative new in fruit industry, although most have been collected from wild as major or supplemental fruit sources since prehistory. Nevertheless, grapes and berry crops share equal popularity in modern diet attributing to their diversity in size, color, and taste, along with their benefits in human health. Consumption and commercial production of grapes, berries, and their products continuously and rapidly expend into most temperate regions as well as subtropical areas. Do you see a potential of these crops in Taiwan’s declining fruit industry? As the second part of the Deciduous Fruits Series, Deciduous Fruits II is an introductory-level course attempting to deliver general knowledge of viticulture and berry crops to undergraduate students. Upon completion, students are expected to be familiar with 1) major species and varieties of grapes as well as other major berry crops, 2) biological and physiological characteristics, 3) their cultural practice and production principles, 4) available resources, 5) Taiwan’s grape industry and production systems, and 6) World major grape producing areas and their production systems. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus It is advisable that students interested in Deciduous Fruits II have previously enrolled in Pomology or equivalent courses and have completed the course requirement. Completion of Deciduous Fruits I is highly recommended but not required at this point. Full attendance is strongly encouraged. Students will accomplish a short team project with topics of their own choice. Li,Kuo Tan 40 Monday 1,2 Wednesday 6 HORT3009 (608E31320) 3 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Department of Horticulture http://www.hort.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

Genome science is integrated into a large variety of life science research, enabling plant scientists to gain insights on the cause of phenotypic variation, species evolution, crop domestication, etc. Understanding genome organization and evolution has been shown as an effective way to design strategies for gene discovery, functional studies, as well as for crop breeding. Indeed, the outcome of a genome project is not only the series of nucleotide sequences, but also the history, biology and possible applications that the sequence data tell us. This course aims to provide students an integrative view of plant genomics through the presentation of various genomics-related topics. This course aims to provide students an integrative view on plant genomics, updates on plant genomics, as well as to train students in evidence-based reflection. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Students having studied plant genomics, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics are welcome. Students’ interactive participation is required. Yung-Fen Huang 20 Wednesday 8,9 Agron7035 (621EM2080) 2 (College of Bioresources and Agriculture) Graduate Institute of Agronomy, Crop Science Division http://www.agron.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en&Trad2Simp=n

Course description：With recent advances in nanotechnology, the practical knowledge of quantum mechanics will be introduced in this engineering course. Starting from the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics, I introduce basic techniques for solving the Schroedinger equations for simple systems. Then I move to more advanced techniques using different kinds of approximation. The contents are 1. Postulates and Schroedinger equation. 2. Simple systems, free particle, 1D problems. 3. Harmonic oscillators, simple rotors. 4. Central potential problems, hydrogen atoms. 5. Gaussian wave packets. 6. Semi-classical approximation. 6. Adiabatic approximation. 7. Perturbation theory. 8. Variational method. 9. Numerical methods. 10. Special topics. Grades: Midterm (30%), Final (30%), Homework (40%) Text Book & References:　 S. Gasiorowicz, Quantum Physics (John Wiley, 2003, 3rd edition) D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (Pearson, 2005, 2nd edition) Hagelstein and Orlando, Introductory Applied Quantum and Statistical Mechanics (John Wiley, 2004) 趙聖德: 應用量子力學. 五南出版社, 2010年 (in Chinese) College of Engineering Main Campus Sheng-Der Chao 20 Thursday 7,8,9 AM7035 (543EM4740) 3 (College of Engineering) Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics http://www.iam.ntu.edu.tw/English/EN-homepage/homepage-Frameset.htm

This course is to give an overview of circulatory biomechanics from the standpoints of engineering, physiology, and medical sciences. Experimental results from advanced clinical researches are used as examples and served as the guide to new focused research areas with great clinical values. Introduction to Physiological Fluid Dynamics Medical Terminology Physiological Properties of Human Body and Blood Rheology Dynamics of Circulatory System Relation of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) to Fluid Dynamics Mechanics of the Heart Principles of Ultrasound for BioFluid Research (Experiment 1) Arterial Fluid Dynamics and Hemodynamics(Experiment 2) Mechanical Properties of Arterial Vessels
(Experiment 3) Venous Fluid Dynamics Fluid Dynamics of Micro-circulation (Experiment 4) Fluid Dynamics of Pulmonary circulation Artificial Organs (Experiment 5) Grades: Literature reviews (Reports *3: 50%) Lab. Results & Discussion (*5; 50%) Text Book & References: 1. Biomechanics: Circulation (text book) by Y.C. Fung (Springer) 2. Biomedical Engineering Principles by David Cooney (Marcel Decker) 3. Biomechanics: Motion, Flow, Stress and Growth by Y.C. Fung 4. Blood Flow through Organs and Tissues by Bain and Harper 5. Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics by Huang and Normann College of Engineering Main Campus Yio Wha Shau 20 Wednesday A,B,C AM7102 (543EM6230) 3 (College of Engineering) Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics http://www.iam.ntu.edu.tw/English/EN-homepage/homepage-Frameset.htm

This course will cover topics in particle technology, with an emphasis on the design and modeling of equipment for particle manufacture, separation and handling. We discuss the crystalline state of matter, crystal size distributions, crystal nucleation and growth, design of crystallizers and filters, fluidization, slurry transport, particle mixing and segregation, and particle size reduction and enlargement. Students will work in small groups to complete a design project. Several homework assignments will be given over the course of the semester. Exams will be open-notes. Grades will be determined approximately as follows: Homework 20% Semester Project 30% Mid-term exam 20% Final exam 30% References: Introduction to particle technology (2nd ed.) by Martin Rhodes Industrial crystallization : fundamentals and applications by Alison Emslie Lewis, Marcelo Martins Seckler, Herman Kramer and Gerda Van Rosmalen Crystallization : Basic Concepts and Industrial Applications. Edited by Wolfgang Beckmann College of Engineering Main Campus This class is suitable for senior undergraduate or graduate students in chemical engineering or a related field. Jeffrey Daniel Ward 50 Monday 7 Wednesday 8,9 ChemE5057 (524EU0210) 3 (College of Engineering) Graduate Institute of Chemical Engineering,
(College of Engineering) Department of Chemical Engineering http://www.che.ntu.edu.tw/che/?lang=en

I. Outline 1. Fundamental and Applications of Polycondensation (12 hr): Mitsuru Ueda 3/1 (6:30-9:20 pm), 3/2 (2:20-5:20 pm), 3/8 (2:20-5:20 pm), and 3/9 (6:30-9:20 pm) (1) Polycondensation, Polyaddition, and Poly)addition-condensation) (Review) (2) Control of Molecular Weight Distribution: Synthesis of Condensation Polymers with a Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution (3) C-H Activation: Metal Catalyzed Direct C-H Arylation for Synthesis of π-conjugated polymers (4) Sequence Control: Multicomponent Polymerization (MCP) (5) Regioselective Coupling: Oxidative Coupling Polymerization (6) Control of Branching: Synthesis of a Hyperbranched Polymer with Controlled Degree of Branching 2. Functional Polymers: Their Design and Synthesis (12 hr): Toshio Masuda 3/15 (2:20-5:20 pm), 3/16 (6:30-9:20 pm), 3/22 (2:20-5:20 pm), and 3/23 (6:30-9:20 pm) (1) Overview and Recent Progresses (2) Olefin Polymerization (3) Olefin Metathesis and ROMP (4) Various Conjugated Polymers (5) Polyacetylene (6) Substituted Polyacetylenes 3. Molecular Design and Precise Synthesis for Architectural Polymers (12 hr): Akira Hirao 4/6 (6:30-9:20 pm), 4/7 (6:30-9:20 pm), 4/12 (2:20-5:20 pm), and 4/13 (6:30-9:20 pm) (1) Polymer Blends and Multiphase Polymers (2) Block Copolymers from Living Anionic Polymerization (3) Precise Synthesis for Architectural Polymers from Living Anionic Polymerization 4. 4/19 break 5. 4/26 Midterm exam 6. 5/3 break 7. Conjugated Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications (18 hr): Wen-Chang Chen 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 all from 2:20-5:20 pm (1) Design, Synthesis, and Properties of Conjugated Polymers (2) Conjugated Polymers for Light-Emitting Diodes (3) Conjugated Polymers for Field Effect Transistors (4) Conjugated Polymers for Photovoltaic cells. (5) Organic Electrical Memory Materials and Devices (6) Conjugated Polymers for Stretchable Electronics 8. 6/21 Final Exam II. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry. III. Grading Policy: Term paper or written exam. IV. Lecture Notes (ppt viewgraphs) will be provided but no textbook. College of Engineering Main Campus Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry Wen Chang Chen 50 Wednesday 7,8,9 ChemE5058 (524EU0910) 3 (College of Engineering) Department of Chemical Engineering,
(College of Engineering) Graduate Institute of Chemical Engineering http://www.che.ntu.edu.tw/che/?lang=en

This course will discuss traveler behavior within and relative to transportation systems. One major focus is to read behavioral patterns from data using a variety of econometric tools and understand the relevant theories and mathematics. This course will also explore the cognitive process for travel decision-making at the level of psychological analysis, ultimately seeking to derive its implications in the planning, design and operation of a transportation system. College of Engineering Main Campus Assignment: 35% In-class participation: 15% Mid-term examination: 20% Term project: 30% Yu-Ting Hsu 20 Tuesday 2,3,4 CIE5104 (521EU8850) 3 (College of Engineering) Department of Civil Engineering,
(College of Engineering) Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Transporation Engineering Division
*Majors-only (including minor and double major students). http://www.ce.ntu.edu.tw/ce_eng/

Buildings can produce less greenhouse gas emissions while being more energy efficient, comfortable, healthy, and economical through the proper application of sustainable design, construction and operation principles. In this course, students are introduced to environmental issues associated with buildings as well as concepts of performance indicators. Also, students are exposed to the fundamental knowledge of modeling methods and simulation tools used in performance-based building design, and operation. This sets the ground for an in-depth discussion of performance prediction for energy demand and the use of building simulations in life cycle analysis for the selection of energy-efficient building components and systems. College of Engineering Main Campus Engineering Mathematics (I), Engineering Mathematics (II), Computer Programming Ying-Chieh Chan 40 Monday 2,3,4 CIE5116 (521EU9060) 3 *Majors-only (including minor and double major students). http://www.ce.ntu.edu.tw/ce_eng/