Statistics and Econometrics I and II are designed for Econ major students to fulfill the departmental quantitative analysis requirements, and Statistics and Econometrics II (ECON 2015) is the second half of this sequence. The goal is to provide students with basic econometric tools and methods which can help them address economic questions. Students are expected to learn the linear regression model with different topics, and they are expected to under- stand the procedures of estimation and statistical inference for a given econometric model. In addition, students will learn to use computer software to apply the econo- metric models taught in class to analyze the economic data. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Prerequisites: Statistics and Econometrics I (ECON 2015) is required. Jianda Zhu 60 Tuesday 6,7 Wednesday 2,3,4 ECON2015 (303E26612) 4 (College of Social Sciences) Department of Economics http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

Course Description As a core course in the department’s program on East Asian studies, this graduate-level course, conducted fully in English, explores various dimensions of the political, economic, and social developments of the People’s Republic of China since 1979. In addition to familiarizing the students with the empirical evidence and relevant methodology of such developments, this course also introduces the theoretical evolution/debates both in China studies and authoritarianism in comparative politics. An extended goal of this course is to prepare the students for delving into new research topics and conducting independent field research in China in the future. Students have to finish all the required readings and be prepared for heavy class participation before each class meeting. Lectures by the instructors where necessary play a supplementary role only. Course Description As a core course in the department’s program on East Asian studies, this graduate-level course, conducted fully in English, explores various dimensions of the political, economic, and social developments of the People’s Republic of China since 1979. In addition to familiarizing the students with the empirical evidence and relevant methodology of such developments, this course also introduces the theoretical evolution/debates both in China studies and authoritarianism in comparative politics. An extended goal of this course is to prepare the students for delving into new research topics and conducting independent field research in China in the future. Students have to finish all the required readings and be prepared for heavy class participation before each class meeting. Lectures by the instructors where necessary play a supplementary role only. College of Social Sciences Main Campus Course Requirements and Grading Policy ● Written essay(s) of readings that summarize (and, preferably, also critique and/or compare) all readings in a given week（50％）. ● Participation in class discussion and oral presentation of weekly readings（50％）. Sxue-Chin Hsu 20 Thursday 8,9 PS5676 (322EU1940) 2 Non-degree Program: Program For East Asian Studies,
(College of Social Sciences) Graduate Institute of Political Science,
(College of Social Sciences) Department of Political Science
*Registration eligibility: graduate students.
http://politics.ntu.edu.tw/english/

This course is the second half of the graduate core macroeconomics sequence. This part will discuss several topics, using techniques taught in Macroeconomic Theory I. Hsuan-Li Su’s part: I will cover the following modeling frameworks: overlapping generation models, incomplete market and heterogeneous agent models, and wedges in macroeconomics. College of Social Sciences Main Campus ECON7009 (323 M0500)Introduction to Quautitative Methods Hsuan-Chih Lin 30 Wednesday 2,3,4 Thursday 3,4 ECON8009 (323EM0640) 4 (College of Social Sciences) Graduate Institute of Economics
*Registration eligibility: graduate students. http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

The course material is designed to be interdisciplinary, integrating biology, ecology, mathematics and environmental sciences. While the main course material is based on classic ecological modeling textbooks and articles, these analytic methods are applicable to multi-faceted research questions. The material builds from a single population and then extends to the ecosystem level, including species interaction, climate changes and disease as well as molecules interactions within cells. Regular modeling exercises are required (1 unit as practice). After equipped with modeling skills, students have to develop their own research questions and use modeling and data mining approaches to solve their questions. Instructors will guide students through the question-solving processes. The goal of this course is to introduce mathematical and statistical approaches to study biological systems as well the interactions of abiotic and biotic components. This is a course for students with basic knowledge of statistics, calculus, and ecology. This is a sequential course of Mathematics for Life Scientists (or equivalent). We will introduce various model types, building blocks of models, and the ways to construct models. We will teach computer languages to simulate and analyze these models as well as data. The course has a hands-on work component. Students will carry out modeling and data analysis exercises on a regular basis. Finally, students will develop their own model and applications. other Main Campus Students will carry out modeling and data analysis exercises on a regular basis. Students need to make presentations of their homework. We will also teach the presentation skills. Finally, students will develop their own models and applications. For the final project, students need to first prepare and discuss their proposals with the instructors. Through the discussing processes students will develop constructive and logical thinking. Chih-Hao Hsieh 30 Friday 2,3,4 IPCS5003 (247EU1040) 3 (College of Science International Master/Doctoral Degree Program In Climate Change and Sustainability http://www.ipcs.ntu.edu.tw/about-en.php

I open several related courses. Please visit our lab website for more detailed info on how to choose my lectures based on your preference. http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~tksmiki/for_Students_%28zhong_wen%29.html This is a course intended for students with basic knowledge of life science and/or ecology. Most examples are based on ecological processes, but students in any fields of life science are also welcome. The skills to build and analyze a dynamical model will be obtained in the first stage. The computer software to easily analyze mathematical models without programming will be provided. In the second stage, students will select a subject based on his/her own interest and will learn how to develop a model based on the subject and how to analyze the model. Major topics include: 1. What is the role of theory in biology? 2. Non-spatial population dynamics model 3. Stage-structured population 4. Spatial heterogeneity 5. Interspecific interaction (competition, prey-predator, and herbivory) 6. Ecosystem 7. How to develop a new model? The objectives are to provide students know-how and tacit knowledge to develop a new dynamical model based on research interest. Opportunities to learn basic modeling blocks and how to analyze dynamical models are also provided. College of Science Main Campus Every student needs to bring his/her own notebook PC/Mac (or Linux). Students are expected to develop their own models in the final stage based on his/her own interest. Backgrounds in some filed of life science/biology are required. Takeshi Miki 10 Wednesday 2,3,4 Ocean5090 (241EU4090) 3 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Marine Biology & Fisheries Division,
http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

This course is designed to teach the usage of R for the analysis of ecological data. It will introduce students to several different analysis options for biological or ecological data (focusing specifically on community-level data) using the free & open-source statistical, mapping, and graphing platform R. Broad topics covered will include: introduction to R language and basic functions / graphics; basic mapping options; diversity measurement; univariate, multivariate, parametric and non-parametric analysis and their basis; functional diversity; and ecological time series analysis. Students will require a laptop for sessions. Schedule is subject to changes according to student progress. College of Science Main Campus Basic knowledge in ecology, biology and informatics Vianney Denis 10 Tuesday 6,7,8 Ocean5098 (241EU5050) 3 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Marine Biology & Fisheries Division http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

This course is designed to guide students to learn about the organic matters in coral reef environment with a focus on the relatively overlooked dissolved organic matter. Coral reef ecosystem is highly productive and hosts a diverse community. To evaluate the sustainability of a reef ecosystem, we need to elucidate details on the organic nutrient cycling and thus such a research topic is emerging. During this course, we will go through recent discoveries on the biogeochemistry of the organic matter in reef waters around the world. We will also provide case studies to help students acquire analytical methods for characterizing organic matter. If funding is available, we will collect reef waters for hands-on practices. We will also conduct subsequent data analysis and interpretation to the environmental issues. Each week, the course will start by me giving a brief introduction to the assigned topic. We will then spend 40 mins discussing recent published research papers relevant to the topic and another 30-40 mins to compile the data from the published research papers. We will then make our own data analysis and interpretations. Students will be required to write a minimum of five-page final report on reviewing or research report of related topics about coral reef organic geochemistry. (1) Students will know about our current understanding of reef water organic geochemistry. (2) Students will read many recently publications on reef water organic geochemistry. (3) Students will present the compiled data and provide interpretations for the data. (4) Students will identify challenges in research on organic geochemistry and seek for potential ways to overcome these challenges; compare with recently proposed research on tacking these challenges. (5) At the end of the course, students will be able to think critically and present their thoughts clearly. (6) Students will walk away from this course welcoming any questions about organic geochemistry in reef waters. (7) Ultimate goal: students will become conscious about the cycling of organic matter in coral reef waters and have knowledge on methods for characterizing organic geochemistry. College of Science Main Campus This course will be offered in English and thus, students must be able to understand English well enough to enroll. Students are required to read and present in English. This is a reading intensive course. Students are required to attend ALL classes. No more than two unexcused absences are permitted. Huei-Ting Lin 10 Monday 2,3,4 Ocean5104 (241EU6010) 3 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography Division http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

I open several related courses. Please visit our lab website for more detailed info on how to choose my lectures based on your preference.
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~tksmiki/for_Students_%28zhong_wen%29.html This is a course intended for students with basic knowledge of ecology, statistics, differential equations, and computer programming techniques and had some experience on modeling. We will discuss the application of mathematical modeling and computer programming techniques to investigate ecological questions. We will also discuss statistical analyses for identifying ecological patterns. Students will select a subject base on his/her own interest and present the progress of the chosen topic. The class is mainly in the form of discussion. The objectives are to provide students opportunities to discuss the application of mathematical modeling and computer programming techniques to investigate ecological questions. College of Science Main Campus Students are required to do oral presentation on a topic of ecological modeling and participate discussion. Takeshi Miki 25 Tuesday 8,9 Ocean7153 (241EM3640) 2 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Marine Biology & Fisheries Division http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

This course is designed to introduce students to instrumental methods in Astroparticle physics. The course consists of lectures and practices in instrumentations. We begin with an introduction of particle interaction in matter and several important particle detectors. Students will be familiar with basic principles of cosmic ray detection by making a simple cosmic ray detector and performing cosmic ray experiments. Through this course students will acquire basic skills of circuit design, data handling, and data analysis. *To be familiar with cosmic rays and their interactions *To understand cosmic ray detectors *To understand the principle of two channel Geiger-Muller counter *To understand data processing electronics *To acquire practical experience performing cosmic ray experiments assembly *To understand Muon propagation and life time College of Science Main Campus General Physics / Modern Physics / Electronics and Electronics Lab (preferred) Jiwoo Nam 15 Wednesday 7,8,9 Phys5055 (222EU5040) 3 (College of Science) Institute of Arstrophysics,
(College of Science) Graduate Institute of Physics http://www.phys.ntu.edu.tw/webeng/APHome.aspx

Course Description: This single-semester course intends to acquaint students with the theories and principles of public speaking, guide them in the analysis and evaluation of diversified presentations, and supply them with hands-on opportunities for presenting in English in a variety of academic and everyday situations. Additionally, it aims to familiarize students with the processes involved in preparing and delivering an effective public presentation, such as selecting an appropriate topic, analyzing the audience, performing research to locate relevant materials, crafting a feasible and manageable outline, choosing the appropriate wording, opening, and closing, cultivating the efficient coping strategies for ameliorating speaking anxiety, making judicious use of visual media, and so forth. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this semester-long course, students can expect to be able to 1. understand the principles of public speaking, 2. develop and deliver well-structured English presentations with confidence and authority, 3. design or locate effective visual media to enhance presentation efficiency, and 4. respond to the questions from the audience with poise and clarity. College of Liberal Arts Main Campus Requirements: Students are expected to complete all of the assigned readings and homework assignments prior to class and fully participate in class discussions and activities. Equally important, they need to actively offer feedback on their peers’ presentations to help one other identify and in turn address the areas for further improvement. Heng-Tsung Danny Huang 14 Monday 8,9,10 FL3241 (102E36520) 3 (College of Liberal Arts) Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
*Registration eligibility: juniors and above. http://www.forex.ntu.edu.tw/main.php?lang=en