University: National Taiwan University
This course provides students with a broad background in the principles of ecology. It covers ecology at different levels of organization, including behavioral, physiological, evolutionary, population & community, and ecosystem ecology. Some other specialized topics are also discussed.
Lectures generally follow a textbook, but materials outside the textbook are also covered. Students are responsible for all the materials covered in lectures — attendance is essential for a satisfactory completion of the course.
Lectures are mostly done using PowerPoint slides although some concepts are explained using the blackboard. The slide file of a lecture may be available before the lecture (I will try to upload the file by Wednesday night for the lecture given in the following day).
There are three exams. These exams account for 100% of the course grade. We do not curve exam scores regardless of the average score.
Attendance (including class participation) will affect bonus points. By asking questions and expressing ideas in class, you may gain bonus points. Poor attendance (e.g., absence and tardiness) as well as poor participation (e.g., sleeping, chatting, playing with an electronic device) would reduce bonus points. Poor participation is equivalent to missing a lecture. Your bonus points may become negative, but the minimum bonus point you will get for your final grade is 0. You should not expect to receive any bonus point after missing three or more lectures.
Unannounced quizzes may be given. Quizzes and assignments (if any are given — no assignments were given last year) are for bonus points. Because of this, even if a student misses a quiz with a legitimate reason, no make-up quiz will be given. Quizzes and assignments count for bonus points only when attendance and participation are satisfactory.
The maximum possible bonus point is 10% in the final grade. Students who get 100% on the exams and have good attendance can earn more than 100% in the course, but the maximum possible grade is 100%. The detail about the value of bonus points may change. If it changes, the value can only increase, but students should not expect a change to take place.
If any questions, including potential grading errors, arise for your grade on an exam, an assignment or a quiz, submit a written request with your rationale for a regrade. Requests must be made within one week of the return of a graded material, otherwise the grade is final. This one week starts from the day an exam is first returned in a class even if a student does not receive it by missing the class.
If you miss a class and do not receive a graded material, you can pick it up at the instructor’s office. The instructor will not bring it to a class again unless an arrangement is made.
If your grade based on the three exams is less than 60%, the maximum obtainable grade (with bonus points) is 60% (C-). In addition, master’s students whose grade is less than 70% based on the three exams can get at most 70% with bonus points.
Doctoral students will not receive bonus points. Exam scores completely determine the grade.
The schedule (described in the content section of this website) is subject to change throughout the semester. The dates on which the exams are scheduled can also change. After completing this course students will
1.have an understanding of fundamental concepts in ecology
2.become better prepared for taking advanced courses in ecology
3.be able to perceive nature scientifically
College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus *Prerequisite: Calculus (general Mathematics)preferred Toshinori Okuyama 40 Thursday 6,7,8 ENT3003 3 Half Department of Entomology http://www.entomol.ntu.edu.tw/en/
This is a lab course intended to complement the lecture course (ENT3003). It is designed such that students who are currently enrolled in ENT3003 can have better understanding of selected topics covered in the lecture course. Students cannot take the lab course without concurrently taking the lecture course. Students who had completed an equivalent ecology lecture course may take this course, but it is not recommended to do so because the lecture (ENT3003) and the lab (ENT3020) are not designed independently.
Attendance
Students are required to attend every lab. The following penalties will be applied:
Absence: -14 points.
Tardiness (< 15 min): -5 points. Tardiness (>= 15 min): -14 points.
(1 point is 1% of the final grade.)
Students who missed a lab are not allowed to submit any assigned work associated with the lab. Therefore, a missed lab can affect both attendance and assignment points at the same time.
No cellphones or mobile computers are to be used in class unless otherwise instructed by the instructor. Poor attendance in terms of participation (e.g., using a cellphone, sleeping, not participating in lab activities, etc.) will greatly reduce attendance points (e.g., equivalent to being absent).
Assignments
Everything students are asked to submit is an assignment (e.g., lab materials, data, quiz, report, homework). Submit an assignment on time. No late assignments are accepted. Lab activities are also counted as assignments. A missed assignment results in at least 6 points deduction.
Exam
There will be one exam in this course, and it is held at the end of the semester. The exam will ask the details of lab activities, including the interpretations of experimental methods and results. Participating in labs and understanding each lab activity is the best way to prepare for the exam.
Grading
Attendance and Assignments 55%
Exam 45%
There are no bonus points offered in this course.
A student can potentially get a negative final grade (e.g., many absenses), but such a student will still get an F as the final grade.
The schedule (described in the content section of this website) is subject to change throughout the semester. The following skills will be developed:
College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture Main Campus Toshinori Okuyama 40 Thursday 2,3,4 ENT3020 1 Half Department of Entomology http://www.entomol.ntu.edu.tw/en/
Fundamental of Fluid Dynamics1. Introduction and basic math (3 hrs)
(1) Introduction
(2) Scalars, vectors, and tensors
2. Kinematics (6 hrs)
(1) Lagrangian vs. Eulerian specifications, material derivatives
(2) Streamline, path line, and streak line
(3) Strain rate
(4) Vorticity and circulation
3. Conservation law (12 hrs)
(1) Reynolds transport theorem
(2) Conservation of mass, scalar, and heat
(3) Conservation of momentum: Navier-Stokes equation, viscous vs. inviscid flows
(4) Bernoulli equation
4. Vorticity dynamics (6 hrs)
(1) Kelvin’s circulation theorem
(2) Helmholtz vortex theorems
(3) Vorticity transport equation
5. Potential flow (6 hrs)
(1) Fundamentals and examples
(2) Conformal mapping
6. Laminar flow (8 hrs)
(1) Examples of steady flows
(2) Stokes’ first problem and similarity solution
The course aims to provide students a solid background of fluid mechanics required for related
research works.
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Yi-Ju Chou 98 Monday 2 Thursday 3,4 AM7097 3 Half Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics http://www.iam.ntu.edu.tw/English/EN-homepage/homepage-Frameset.htm
The discovery of superconductor in 1911 can be marked as the inception of contemporary solid state physics. The quest for understanding the mechanism behind superconductivity lasted for decades, until the BCS theory finally arrived in 1957. However, the endeavor to discover high-Tc superconductor continued till today. The rich variations of novel solid state materials also emerged during the past 50 years, with the advancement of materials growth technology. In this course, we will start from some advanced languages of solid state physics such as second quantization and Hubbard model, then discuss several materials systems using these new tools.
(0) Quick review of basic solid state physics
(1) Second quantization of fermions
(2) Electron-electron interaction
(3) Hubbard model
(4) Mott insulator and localization
(5) Second quantization of bosons
(6) Electron-phonon interaction
(7) Bose-Einstein condensation
(8) Superconductor
(9) BCS theory
(10) Mesoscopic transport
(11) Quantum Hall effect
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Chi-Feng Pai 40 Wednesday 2,3,4 MSE5053 3 Half Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Graduate Institute of Materials Science and Engineering http://www.mse.ntu.edu.tw/index.php?lang=en
Course outline:
1. Introduction
2. Wastewater of Characteriotics and flows
3. Fundamentals of Microbiology
4. Biological Reaction and Reaction Kinetics
5. Reactor Design (1) Kinetic Model Development(2) Evaluation of Biokinetic Constants
6. Aerobic Suspend-Growth Process (1) Activated Sludge Process (2) Oxidation Ditch(3)Treatment Ponds and Aerated Lagoon (4) Sequencing Batch Reactor(5) Deep Shaft Reactor
7. Aerobic Attached-Growth Treatment Methods(1) Trickling Filter(2) Rotating Biological Contactors(3) Activated Biofilm(4) Contact Aerated Reactor
8. Anaerobic Treatment(1) Introduction(2) Anaerobic Sludge Digestion(3) Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment
9. Nitrogen and Phosphorous Removal Method
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Hsin-Shin Tung 12 Thursday 7,8,9 EnvE7032 3 Half Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering http://enve.ntu.edu.tw/dispPageBox/giee/GieeENHP.aspx?ddsPageID=GIEEEN
This 3-credit class is held at the second semester; the content mainly focuses on introduction of removal mechanism and application of particulate and gaseous pollution control devices. The content includes (1) general introduction pertaining to history and regulatory framework; (2) properties of gaseous and particulate pollution in air; and (3) gaseous and particulate pollution control devices design and application approaches.
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Hsing-Cheng Hsi 30 Wednesday 6,7,8 EnvE7094 3 Half Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering http://enve.ntu.edu.tw/dispPageBox/giee/GieeENHP.aspx?ddsPageID=GIEEEN
There are three chapters in this course. Chapter one covers the Cartesian Tensors, which are extensive used in the courses of Elasticity, Plasticity, Fluid mechanics, Piezoelasticity, and etc. Chapter two includes three parts. The first part introduces the existence and uniqueness theory for the 1st order ordinary differential equation (ODE) and 1st order system of ODE. The second part covers the solution of 1st order linear system of ODE, which is particular useful for the course of Dynamics. The third part of this chapter is designed to the solution of linear 2nd order ODE with unknown source functions. We introduces the concept of Dirac delta function, generalized functions, adjoint operators, Fredholm alternative theorem, Green�fs functions and modified Green�fs functions and the integral representation of the solution of 2nd order ODE. Finally, Chapter 3 also includes three parts. The 1st part introduces the classification of linear 2nd order PDE. The 2nd introduces the Green�fs function and the integral representation of solution of 2nd order linear PDEs. Free space Green�fs functions are solved first for infinite domain and then method of images are introduced for solving some simple finite domain PDE problems. The 3rd part introduces the eigenvalue problem of self-adjoint boundary value problems of 2nd order PDE, and the full/partial eigenfunction expansion for solving the linear 2nd order BVP or IBVP. Also included in this part are the Maximum-Minimum principle and unique theorems for Laplace/Poisson equation and Heat equation. This course is aimed to let the graduate students own required knowledge in applied mathematics, which has applications in all aspects of mechanics, electricity and applied science. College of Social Engineering Main Campus Mao Kuen Kuo,U Lei 98 Tuesday 2 Friday 34 AM7006 3 Half Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics http://www.iam.ntu.edu.tw/English/EN-homepage/homepage-Frameset.htm
Dynamics1. introduction and scope
2. introduction to mechanical vibrations
motion of sdof systems
motion of mdof systems
finite element analysis of vibrating mechanical systems
3. introduction to waves in structures
longitudinal and flexural waves
vibration of beams
vibration of thin plates
4. concept from linear system theory
single-channel feedback control
stability of single-channel system
modification of the response of an sdof system
5. transduction device dynamics and the physical system
principal types of transduction devices
piezoelectric material and definitions
piezoelectric sensors and actuators
fiber optic vibration sensors
shape memory alloy actuators and sensors
self-sensing actuator
electrostrictive and magnetostrictive actuators
signal conditioning
6. active control of vibration in structures
feedforward control of finite structures
feedback control of finite structures
feedforward control of wave transmission
7. damping of structural vibrations with piezoelectric materials and passive
electrical networks
passive electrical networks: resistive shunting and resonant circuit shunting
passive-active hybrid control system
8. the epilogue : research issues
references
[1] rao, s.s., mechanical vibrations, 3rd ed. addison-wesley, 1995
[2] fuller, c.r., elliott, s.j. and nelson, p.a., active control of vibration, academic press, 1996.
[3] tzou, h.s., and anderson, g.l., (ed.), intelligent structural systems, kluwer academic pub., dordrecht/boston, 1992. Students after learning this course should know how to derive the constitutive laws for materials and have the ability to derive the equations of motion based on the Hamilton’s principle for continuous structures.
Students are taught to perform theoretical analysis of vibration and wave motion of structures. They would be well trained with the knowledge of suppressing the vibration and noise of structures by the means of different passive and active feedback-control techniques together with sensors and actuators.
Various applications from sensors to actuators are introduced and their working principles will be interpreted.
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Kuo-Ching Chen 60 Tuesday 3,4 Thursday 2 AM7021 3 Half Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics, Transprotation Electrification Technology Program http://www.iam.ntu.edu.tw/English/EN-homepage/homepage-Frameset.htm
Elasticity (Ⅰ)When a body is subjected to external loads, internal stress is induced in the
body and the body deforms accordingly. If the body restores its original shape
as the external loads are removed, it is called an elastic body. On the other
hand, if the loading is so large such that permanent deformation takes place,
the response of the body is inelastic. Usually engineering materials are
designed to behave in the elastic range. The objective of the course is to
discuss methods that can be used to analyze the stress and deformation of
elasitic bodies under external loading.
The students should acquire the following knowledge as the semester ends:
1. various measures to describe the deformation of a body, the physical meanings and the transformation of these measures, and compatibility condtions of strains.
2. relation between stress vector and stress tensor; equations of motion, principal stress, and maximum shearing stress.
3. hyperelastic materials and the generalized Hooke’s law, isotropic materials, and the relation between elastic constants and engineering constants.
4. formulation of elasticity problems in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems, and the principle of virtual work.
5. analysis of problems with only on independent variables, such as a spherical shell subjected to internal pressure.
6. analysis of plane strain and plane stress problems, and the airy stress function.
7. analysis of torsion problems.
8. analysis of bending problems and the Timoshenko beam theory.
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Kuang Chong Wu,Pei Ling Liu 98 Monday 3,4 Wednesday 2 AM7050 3 Half Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics http://www.iam.ntu.edu.tw/English/EN-homepage/homepage-Frameset.htm
Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structure(1) Design Method
(2) Reinforced Concrete Materials
(3) Confined Concrete
(4) Reinforced Concrete Beams Considering Flexure, Shear, and Anchorage
(5) Reinforced Concrete Short Columns Considering Flexure, Shear, and Anchorage
(6) Building Frame Design
Gravity load design
Earthquake resistant design
Behavior and design of beams, columns, and joints
(7) Wall Building Design Considering Flexure and Shear
(8) Earthquake Resistant Bridge Design
System behavior
Beam, column, and joint design
The course objective is to develop an understanding of advanced topics in design of reinforced concrete structures. The primary emphasis will be on behavior, analysis, and design of elements and systems that are common in building and bridge structures. College of Social Engineering Main Campus *Restrict to graduate students. Hwang,Shyh-Jiann 50 Tuesday 2,3,4 CIE7142 3 Half Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Division http://www.ce.ntu.edu.tw/ce_eng/
Advanced Concrete Theory(1) Basic Material Properties-An Overview.
(2) Cement Hydration and Microstructure.
(3) Concrete Strength Development.
(4) Creep and Shrinkage of Plain and Structural Concrete.
(5) Durability.
(6) High-Temperature Effect:Design of Fire Resistance of Concrete Structural Members
(7) Very Low Temperature Effects: Design of Concrete Vessels for Cryogenic Liquids.
(8) Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics: Stress Approach and Energy Approach.
(9) Special Type of Concrete Materials (High Performance Concrete).
(10) Micromechanics of Fibrous Composites-Elastic Modules and Stress-Strain Relation Tensile Strength of Fiber Reinforced Reinforced Composites.
College of Social Engineering Main Campus Wen-Cheng Liao 34 Monday 7,8,9 CIE7170 3 Half Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Division http://www.ce.ntu.edu.tw/ce_eng/
(1) introduction to railroad transportation systems
(2) principles and analysis of railroad transportation efficiency, economics, energy, and engineering
(3) introduction to railroad infrastructure
(4) introduction to locomotive and rolling stock design, function, and operation
(5) introduction to railway traffic control and signaling
(6) introduction to railroad operations
(7) field trip: railroad track, equipment, and operations
Rail transportation requires infrastructure, vehicles, motive power and energy to move goods and people. Each of these factors interacts to affect the efficiency, energy requirements and economics of railroad operation. This course covers the principles of railroad transportation efficiency, economics, energy, and engineering. Topics include introduction to railroad infrastructure, rolling stocks, signal systems, and operations. The course is designed to establish the basic understanding and skills for conducting railway research and industrial projects. College of Social Engineering Main Campus *Restrict to 3rd-year and above. Yung-Cheng Lai 70 Friday 7,8,9 CIE5075 3 Half Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Transporation Engineering Division http://www.ce.ntu.edu.tw/ce_eng/
