This is an advanced course intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students with knowledge of basic statistics including random variables, analysis of variance, regression analysis, and rank-based non-parametric statistics. We will discuss several computer-intensive statistical methods. We will discuss the theory, assumption, and application of these methods in ecological problems. The course is designed for hand-on work. Students need to get familiar with at least one computer language to do the statistics. Most of work can be done with R or MatLab, but any other programming language will do equally well. Sometimes, we will use well-developed software when the computation is too complicated and beyond the basic level. There will be dedicated time every week for students to present their works and to discuss the application of these methods on real world problems. College of Science Main Campus Solve homework problems every week. There will be dedicated time every week for students to present their works and to discuss the application of these methods on real world problems. Chih-Hao Hsieh 25 Thursday 2,3,4 Ocean5052 (241EU1920) 3 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 The objective is to provide students with computer skills for dynamical modeling of populations and communities, which are governed by difference equation, ordinary differential equation, or partial differential equation. This is an introductory course intended for undergraduate and graduate students with knowledge of basic ecology. We will learn basic skills of computer programming (C language) with Linux. If necessary, we will also learn mathematical theories of numerical calculations. Every student needs to bring his/her own notebook PC/Mac with enough memory size (2GB in total is recommended) and empty part of hard disk. Ubuntu does not work in a sufficient speed in some of Netbook (e.g. old Eee PC). All applications that are necessary for this course will be provided. Each lecture will include: 1. Setting up your computer 2. Basic commands in Linux 3-9. Basic grammar and algorithms in C-language 10. How to use gnuplot (an application for graphics) 11. Numerical calculations for difference equations 12-13. Mathematical theories of numerical calculations of ordinary differential equations 14. Numerical calculations for population dynamics of a single species 15. Numerical calculations for population dynamics of multiple species 16. Numerical calculations for reaction-diffusion models To learn computer skills for dynamical modeling of populations and communities, which are governed by difference equation, ordinary differential equation, or partial differential equation. College of Science Main Campus Every student needs to bring his/her own notebook PC/Mac/Linux. Win PC/Mac OSX users will set up linux system in your computer in the first week. The recommended way is to use VM VirtualBox for win PC or Mac OSX and install linux OS via VM VirtualBox. If you would liked to use Mac OSX, then you need to install (1) gcc (C compiler), (2) gnuplot (for graphics), and (3) emacs (editor) by yourself. In the first week, we will learn how to set up computer for this course. Takeshi Miki 10 Thursday 3,4 Ocean5068 (241EU2080) 2 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Marine Biology & Fisheries 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 basic course intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students with knowledge of basic biology. Students who are interested in any fields in biology are all welcome, because all of the biological phenomena are the product of the evolution. The basic skills in undergraduate-levels of calculus are required and also basic knowledge on population dynamics (e.g., exponential growth, logistic growth, and Lotka-Volterra model) is preferred. We will learn basic but important mathematical methods for analyzing evolutionary dynamics in biological systems. Statistics and computer programming are beyond our focus. The course is designed for hand-on work. We just need “paper-and-pencil” for learning how to think quantitatively about evolutionary dynamics. If necessary, we will also use well-developed software but we do not need skills in computer programming. There will be dedicated time in some weeks for students to do “paper-and-pencil” exercise. I will usually use blackboard instead of PowerPoint presentation. Please prepare your own notebook. Major topics include: 1. Basics in evolution 2. Neutral evolution and natural selection 3. Classical and modern population genetics 4. Optimization for phenotypic evolution 5. Basics in evolutionary game theory 6. Replicator dynamics 7. Coupling of population dynamics and evolution (adaptive dynamics) The objective is to provide students with mathematical and theoretical skills for evolutionary dynamics (evolutionary ecology & population genetics), which are necessary for mechanistic and quantitative understanding of complexity in biological systems. College of Science Main Campus We will not use textbook and handouts will be provided. I will usually use blackboard instead of powerpoint presentation. Please prepare your own notebook (not PC). The basic skills in undergraduate-levels (not the high school level!!) of calculus are required and also basic knowledge on population dynamics (e.g., exponential growth, logistic growth, and Lotka-Volterra model) is preferred. Takeshi Miki 25 Thursday 6,7,8 Ocean5083 (241EU4020) 3 Non-degree Program: Introductory Course of Marine Science,
(College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Marine Biology & Fisheries Division http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

The vast deep sea is the largest living space on earth and yet less than 5% of the seafloor has been explored in some details. In fact, we have better maps for the Moon, Mars, or even Venus due to our planet’s watery veil. The variety of habitats and the complex relationship with its inhabitants gives rise to diverse communities, providing important ecosystem functions and services, and maintaining the elemental cycling in the ocean. However, climate changes and human activities on the seafloor have created unprecedented challenges and threats to the deep-sea ecosystems. These seemingly pristine environments have undergone major changes that out-pace our understanding of factors that drive the spatial and temporal patterns of the deep-sea ecosystems. This course will cover major topics in deep-sea ecology including the physical environments and history, sampling techniques, adaptations of deep-sea organisms, community composition and functions, major habitats, and anthropogenic effects. By the end of this course, students are expected to be able to: 1) Describe the co-varying effects of physical environments on the adaptation of deep-sea organisms 2) Describe the effects of depth and the co-varying factors on abundance, composition, diversity and functions of deep-sea communities 3) Compare and contrast various deep-sea habitats, the key processes and associated communities 4) Evaluate the potential impacts of human activities on deep-sea ecosystem 5) Read and understand a scientific literature in deep-sea ecology, evaluate its findings and discuss its implications 6) Synthesize and review a selected topic in deep-sea ecology, orally present and lead discussion in its background, controversies and future directions College of Science Main Campus Grading: Participation 30% Discussion 20% Presentation 40% Quizzes 10% Paper discussions: Sessions will be divided evenly among students (60 minutes following the main lecture). Each student will select a paper (related to deep-sea ecology) to lead the discussion. Discussion leader will provide an outline for the discussion of each paper on PowerPoint slides (30 minutes), presenting: the rational for study, hypotheses or goals, major findings, and conclusions. Discussion leader should prepare with one or two questions to stimulate discussion, addressing strengths, weaknesses, significance, and future directions for the study. Discussion leader will receive an evaluation of the presentation by their peers. Grading (discussion) is depending upon the active participation in discussion led by student. Chih-Lin, Wei 15 Monday 6,7 Ocean5089 (241EU4080) 2 http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

This courses aims to provide students with general knowledge in the synthesis of biomolecules, which is applied either to prepare small molecules to probe target DNA/proteins, or to develop efficient methods to study biological questions. Therefore seven weeks are used to cover the synthesis, while the remaining is to talk about famous examples. Students who want to take the course need to pass the undergraduate course of organic chemistry (two semester courses with at least 2 hours per week). It is also recommended to have basic concept in biochemistry, at least to be aware of what are the structures of amino acids, nucleic acids and sugars. College of Science Main Campus 50 Friday 2,3,4 Chem7036 (223EM1620) 3 *Registration eligibility: graduate students. http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/english/en_index.htm

Photochemistry is the branch of chemistry which treats the interactions between matter and photons of visible or ultraviolet light and the subsequent physical and chemical processes which occcur from the electronically ecited state formed by photon absorption. We will study the principles and applications of photochemistry and chemistry of excited organic molecules such as alkene, alkyne, benzene and its derivatives, oxygen compounds, nitrogen compounds, sulfur compounds, and dioxygen. The goal of this class is to understand the physical and chemical processes of photochemical reactions of organic molecules. College of Science Main Campus Teruo Shinmyozu 60 Monday 2 Thursday 6,7 Chem5107 (223EU0230) 3 (College of Science) Department of Chemistry,
(College of Science) Division of Chemistry, Graduate Institude of Chemistry,
(College of Science) Division of Chemical Biology, Graduate Institude of Chemistry,
Non-degree Program: Program of Photonics Technologies
*Majors-only (including minor and double major students).
*Registration eligibility: juniors and above. http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/english/en_index.htm

This course focuses on the cultural significance and interpretation of modernity and urban space. Ever since the industrial revolution, new modes of production have led to significant changes in Western urban culture, including migration from rural to urban areas, and new formations in labor culture, consumer culture and citizen-subjects. It is through this historical process that urban space is constantly changing and being reconstituted, a process that is embedded in East-West power structures of imperialist colonial systems by rendering people from various localities with different imaginations of modernity in a global context. The modern phenomenon of urbanization has had an uneven impact on a multifarious citizenry, made up of actors with a range of identities, and therefore has contributed to the diversification of the urban experience and representations of modern life from the 19th century onward. The research topics and assigned readings, including the concept of the flâneur and urban modernity, relations between human and non-human agents, gentrification, public/private space, intimacy, and geopolitics, are interconnected, illuminating the historical trajectory of academic debates. These discussions will help us understand that the formation of modern urban life is a political process in constant flux, and to investigate how capitalism, colonial systems and the global economy shape modern urban societies, cultures and spaces as well as how the lived experiences of urban inhabitants are constantly being reshaped and represented. By studying and discussing the related scholarship, this course will critically examine ways to represent and interpret modernity and urban landscapes. The main objective is to help students gain a systematic understanding of the interrelationships between urban life and its cultural meanings, informing their critical perspectives while dissecting urban issues. This is a seminar-based discussion class. Students are required to complete all the assigned readings before class and discuss their thoughts with the instructor and peers in class. Through class participation and discussions, students are expected to come up with more critical reflections on urban issues, and acquire the critical skills of reading and analyzing texts, thereby cultivating individual research interests that build up on current scholarship. College of Science Main Campus The class will be conducted in English, but the final paper can be written in either English or Chinese. Huang Tsung Yi 15 Tuesday 7,8,9 Geog5105 (228EU3220) 3 Non-degree Program: Women and Gender Studies Certificate Program,
(College of Science) Graduate Institute of Geography,
(College of Science) Department of Geography http://www.geog.ntu.edu.tw/index.php?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

Life history traits, e.g., growth rates, maturation schedules, and offspring size and number, are influenced by environmental and anthropogenic factors and in turn determine individual fitness and influence population growth rates. Because life history traits are heritable, variation in these traits tends to involve both evolutionary (genetic) and ecological (plastic) processes. Exploring life history variation provides an opportunity not only to understand the eco-evolutionary interactions that shape the observed patterns, but also to forecast population dynamics in changing environments. In this course, we design lectures to guide students to understand the concepts and theories of adaptive life history variation. In addition, we design a course project that involves field sampling and laboratory experiments with mosquitofish Gambusia affinis, allowing students to gain hands-on experience on life history research. The objectives of this course are to 1) understand the theoretical background of life history variation, and 2) explore empirical variation in growth rates, maturation schedules, and offspring size and number based on the model species, mosquitofish. 1. Understand the eco-evolutionary mechanisms underlying life history variation 2. Explore variation in growth rates, maturation schedules, and offspring size and number for the model species, mosquitofish College of Science Main Campus Hui-Yu Wang 10 Tuesday 3,4 Ocean7177 (241EM3850) 2 (College of Life Science) Institute of Life Science,
(College of Science) Graduate Institute of Oceanography, Marine Biology & Fisheries Division http://www.oc.ntu.edu.tw/?lang=en

One of the central paradigms in modern macroeconomics research is known as the real business cycle (RBC) theory. The goal of the RBC agenda is to construct macroeconomic models of the economy in which individual agents are fully rational and react to their environment by making the best possible decisions subject to perceived constraints. This idea is an application of the Arrow-Debreu general equilibrium theory to the analysis of business cycle fluctuations. Since the mid 1980’s, the RBC paradigm has become a widely used benchmark against which to measure the success of a theory of aggregate fluctuations. The methodology of intertemporal general equilibrium theory provides an important discipline to the construction of business cycle models. However, most of early studies that implement this methodology have been unnecessarily restrictive. In particular, the restriction to environments in which equilibria are necessarily efficient precludes the discussion of the role of government economic policies. In the proposed 18-hour research lectures, I will start with some basic analytical tools (3 hours), followed by discussing how prototypical RBC models are formulated and solved (3 hours). Subsequently, I will discuss my own research program that permits a non-trivial role for increasing returns-to-scale in the social production technology. In this case, competitive equilibria are sub-optimal because of market imperfections such as productive externalities and monopolistic competition. The research program is organized into two clusters: multiple equilibria in one- or two-sector RBC models (6 hours); and macroeconomic stabilization policies (6 hours). To have a complete understanding about the RBC model College of Social Sciences Main Campus Ming Jen Lin 17 Intensive courses: 2/20,2/21,2/27,2/28,3/6,3/7Monday 2,3,4 Tuesday 2,3,4 ECON7156 (323EM3210) 1 (College of Social Sciences) Graduate Institute of Economics
*Registration eligibility: graduate students. http://www.econ.ntu.edu.tw/db/new2011/index.asp?l=english

Topics on Weak Interaction and CP Violation in Particle Physics – current phenomenology and experimental results. Advance the knowledge in particle physics College of Science Main Campus Besides self-reading materials in textbook, further reading and research reference papers are expected. Homeworks, Mid-term and Final Exams. Yee Hsiung 20 Wednesday 9,10,A Phys8128 (222ED3420) 3 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Physics http://www.phys.ntu.edu.tw/webeng/APHome.aspx

Effective communication is a fundamentally important skill for scientists and engineers. The goal of this class is to familiarize students with the scientific communication process and teach skills necessary to successfully present their results. An overview over several practices of scientific communication will be given, such as oral and poster presentations and preparation of written manuscripts. The process of writing a publication will be a focus of this course and many different aspects from structuring results and reviewing literature to avoiding common English mistakes and choosing a journal will be covered. Finally, hands-on experience with several important software packages to structure and display data and references will be provided. On completion of this course, students should be able to: Present a topic in form of a talk or a poster Identify and avoid common English mistakes Structure their results in a clear and concise manner Write a scientific paper Review a manuscript College of Science Main Campus Mario Hofmann 25 Thursday 7,8,9 Phys7052 (222EM5020) 3 (College of Science) Graduate Institute of Physics http://www.phys.ntu.edu.tw/webeng/APHome.aspx