The continuous developments in genomics, proteomics and metabomics will help to drive the uses of micro/nano sensor technologies for personalized medicine or companion medicine. This course aims to provide the necessary background knowledge for multi-disciplinary students on both sides of medical applications and engineering approaches. Prepare students for multi-disciplinary natures of micro-sensors and systems and drive for innovative approaches for medical applications. College of Engineering General background in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering mathematics. Finish reading assignments before each class and participate in active discussion. CHENG-HUNG, WU Friday 678 IE5038 3

This course examines the basic mechanisms of mechanotransduction and how it affects modulates cell and tissue behaviors. Applications utilizing physical stimulation will also be discussed. JOURNAL ARTICLES AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS 1. Introduction – Cell Biology 2. Basics in Cell Signaling 3. Tension 4. Compression 5. Flow 6. Electric Fields 7. Osmotic Pressure 8. Intrinsic Cell Forces College of Engineering Class presentation of journal review and written as well as oral presentation of final project proposal. PENHSIU CHAO Biomed7002 1

This course aims at instructing a contrapuntal reading of contemporary cultural theories and contemporary English novels and films based on or inspired by novels. All lectures, readings and discussions focus on how a contested identity is formulated and manipulated in intervening our imagination and fear of the post 9/11 era. Practices in class include lectures from the lecturer, group presentation organized by students and discussion orientated by the lecturer. Course evaluation relies on students’ in class participation, assignments, and contribution to class discussion. We’ll explore contemporary British novels (since the 1980s-5) that represent different strands of fiction and legacies of history, culture, and politics. The readings and films selected engage with social and class structures, racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender relations, and questions of national identity, and they present some variety in narrative tones, style, and structure. This course put particular emphasis on class discussion that require every student take part in in-class discussion and an oral presentation. Written works include in-class discussion starter questions/comments, succinct journal entry on the assigned novel, a critical response, an exploratory essay, and a term essay (that may incorporate, revise, draw upon prior written work) on a topic and text(s) of your choice. This course attempts to 1. introduce contemporary writers, novels and issues; 2. demonstrate how ideas of national identity, transnationality, globalization and multiculturalism can be applied to the textual analysis of literature and culture and a form of identity politics; 3. ponder over possible ways to broaden the traditional literary studies with the up-to-dated issues of the world we are living now. College of Liberal Arts The course takes the form of 3-hour seminar, conducted in English. Students are required to attend regularly and participate vigorously in the seminars. Students are to present on a topic of their choice and lead the discussion. A mini-conference will be held in the 17th week; a 10-15 page term paper is due before the submission date to be announced in class. This course put particular emphasis on class discussion that requires every student take part in in-class discussion and oral presentation (once a semester). Written works include in-class discussion starter questions/comments (each week), succinct journal entry on the assigned novel or a critical response (those who are responsible for oral presentations), an exploratory essay (thesis 1 page, major works cited 1 page at the mini conference), and a term essay (that may incorporate, revise, draw upon prior written work) on a topic and text(s) of your choice. 1. Class participation: read the assigned articles before class and write a short passage of comments to present at each meeting to facilitate in-depth discussion. Active participation is expected. 2. Oral Presentation: a short presentation, an oral presentation in the mini conference 3. Mini conference: you are expected to briefly illustrate what you plan to do in the final paper with a 2-page- exploratory essay at the 17th week. 4. A full research paper: (at least 10 pages for MA students, 15 for PhD students, works cited not included). 5. Regular attendance: 2 absences—without asking for leave by email—will result in your failure in the course. CHUNG-JEN CHEN Tuesday 234 FL7311 3

Geoffrey Chaucer will introduce students to Chaucers literary works and current trends of Chaucerian studies. This course will not only focus on Chaucers major poems including _The Book of the Duchess_, _The House of Fame_, _The Parliament of Fowls_, _Troilus and Criseyde_, _The Legend of Good Women_, and _The Canterbury Tales_, but also explore how Chaucer interacted with a wide range of literary sources and traditions, from the Bible through the authors of classical antiquity and down to medieval writers from England and the Continent, especially France and Italy. We will examine Chaucers works within their social and cultural context by reading both medieval sources and recent literary criticism. Through discussing Chaucers language, concerns, writing strategies, and his critical heritage, we will approach Chaucers work historically, textually, and critically. Students are encouraged to shed new light on the studies of Chaucer from various theoretical perspectives such as animal theory, ecocriticism, gender, sexuality, race, affect, history of emotions, visual culture, spatiality, psychoanalysis, the life of things, etc. Together, we aim to contribute to the creative edge of research in this field. Though readings in this course are mainly in Middle English, no previous experience of Chaucer’s language is required. Students may learn how to read Chaucer from the following websites: Harvard’s Chaucer page “Teach Yourself to Read Chaucer’s English” (http://sites.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/teachslf/less-0.htm) or Harvard’s METRO site “Chaucer Platforms” (http://metro.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do). Course Objectives: This graduate seminar aims to provide students with basic, necessary knowledge and skills to read, analyze, and interpret Chaucer’s major works. By the end of the semester, students should be able to 1. Read, discuss and write about Chaucer’s major works critically; 2. Analyze the literary and historical contexts within which Chaucer is writing; 3. Understand key issues and debates in Chaucerian studies; 4. Understand and read aloud Middle English properly. College of Liberal Arts Requirements: 1. Regular attendance and active participation are strongly required. 2. Class presentations on the texts and critical essays. 3. Six position papers. 4. A 12-page “Conference Paper” in draft and final form LIU, YA-SHIH Friday 345 FL7316 3

In this course, we will study the mechanical behavior of materials, from the continuum mechanics to the atomic and molecular mechanisms that are responsible for those properties in metallic materials. We will cover elastic and plastic deformation, creep, fracture of materials including crystalline and amorphous metals and will focus on the relationship between microstructure and mechanical behavior. 1. To describe states of stress and strain in materials. 2. To understand the essentials of elasticity and elastic deformation. 3. To overview three plastic modes in metals: dislocation slip, twinning, and transformation. 4. To understand plastic deformation and work hardening. 5. To describe the relationship between microstructure and fracture. 6. To realize essentials of creep. College of Engineering 1. Materials Science and Engineering 2. Engineering Mathematics or Physical Mathematics Hung-Wei Yen Wednesday 234 MSE7014 3

Organizers Dr. Hsou-min Li College of Medicine 1. A two-hour exam will be conducted in a close-book and in-class format for both the mid-term and final exams. Some instructors may also use in-class quits or homework for grading. 2. Each lecture will weight the same in your final grade. 3. Students with a final grade ? 70 are regarded as “pass”. Students who fail the course cannot be granted the course credits and should retake the course if the course required by their program. SHU-CHUN TENG Monday 34 Thursday 78 PTMP8015 4

The Stem Cell Biology Course is primarily consisted of a series of lectures which covers from basics of the general biology of stem cells to a more in-depth discussion on various stem cell types: embryonic stem cells, adult somatic stem cells and cancer stem cells, and finally to some of their potential clinical application/implication. For evaluation, students are required to write a review essay on designated research topics so that they can horn their skills in the search, organization and critical assessment of literatures. College of Medicine (i) A written essay on a selected topics 40 % (ii) A short presentation on a selected topics (10 min) 40% (ii) Attendance 20 % SHU-CHUN TENG Thursday 789 PTMP8025 3

THIS COURSE WILL PRESENT AN INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO CONSTRUCT DYNAMIC MODELS OF PROCESS SYSTEMS, HOW TO ANALYZE PROCESS DYNAMICS USING LAPLACE TRANSFORMS AND TRANSFER FUNCTIONS, THE CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSES OF DYNAMIC PROCESSES, AND THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FEEDBACK CONTROL. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN TO USE COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO MODEL PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL. College of Engineering Jeffrey Daniel Ward Monday 2 Wednesday 34 ChemE4007 3

This course is about the econometric analysis of financial time series. We will cover some popular and useful methods and their empirical applications. These methods include ARIMA processes, GARCH models, stochastic volatility models, and continuous-time models. If time is allowed, we will also look at copula methods and their applications in finance. College of Management First priority: Master or PhD studnents in Finance CHUNG-MING KUAN Monday 789 Fin8036 3

The aim of this course is provide students a state of the art of the knowledge in early embryo development and pluripotent stem cells (i.e. embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells) research and its applications. Students will be asked to present in particular topic they were assign. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture 碩士班及博士班修習過生殖生理學、胚胎生物學、人數限制 3 人 Thursday 34 Biot8022 2

Contents Microbiological System Microbial cultivation Microbial engineering Microbial molecular biology Microbial biotechnology 　Current status of bio-industry College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture 需先修過 應用微生物與生物技術 或 微生物_酵工程 CHENG, KUAN-CHEN Friday 678 Biot8023 3

This course introduces the state-of-the-art energy technology and development. Subjects include energy generation, storage and conversion technology and related applications will be covered. For example: hydrogen economy, nuclear energy, wind power and solar cells, batteries, green buildings etc. I aim to prepare students with abilities of active learning and creative thinking. Innovative pedagogical methods such as fishbowl discussion, brainstorming, mock conference, and debate etc. will be practiced in this class. College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Students are required to study the assigned contents each week, and exchange ideas and thoughts in class. 50% of the final grade is based on in-class discussions, while the other 50% is based on the final report. The topics of final projects, which focus on energy issues facing Taiwan, will be developed over the course of the classes by each student. HSUN-YI CHEN Tuesday 6 Friday 34 BME5920 3