[Course Announcement] Course Enrollment Announcement for 2026 Fall Semester (115-1)
Please carefully review the Registrar’s Division announcement regarding Course Registration for Fall 2026 (115-1):https://reurl.cc/Ggj92v
Please also note the following important information:
1. Course Registration Schedule
A. Second Stage Course Registration:
Aug. 26 (Wed), 13:00–17:00
Aug. 27 (Thu)–Aug. 28 (Fri), 09:00–22:00
Aug. 29 (Sat), 09:00–17:00
B. Third Stage Course Registration:
Sep. 4 (Fri), 09:00–Sep. 5 (Sat), 12:00
Sep. 7 (Mon), 09:00–Sep 8 (Tue), 16:00
C. Online Course Add Request:
Sep. 9 (Wed), 08:30–Sep. 15 (Tue), 13:00
D. Special Course Registration through the Program Office:
Sep. 16 (Wed), 09:00–Sep. 17 (Thu), 17:00
E. Course Registration Confirmation:
Sep. 18 (Fri), 09:00–Sep. 21 (Mon), 17:00
F. Online Course Cancellation:
Jul. 13 (Mon), 09:00–Sep. 15 (Tue), 13:00
G. Online Course Withdrawal:
Sep. 16 (Wed), 09:00–Dec. 4 (Fri), 17:00
2. Flexible Intensive Courses Offered by the MSS Program
The following Flexible Intensive Courses will be offered by the MSS Program in Fall 2026 (115-1):
W1-004 Field studies for sustainable development
W1-007 Net-zero cities, resilient energy systems, and circular economy business roadmaps
Before registering, please carefully check the class schedule and make sure that there are no time conflicts with your other courses. Students with schedule conflicts will be required to withdraw from the course and will receive a grade of zero.
(Students are required to submit a signed copy of their course schedule confirming that there are no time conflicts during the first week of class.)
3. Coursera Courses
The MSS Program offers Coursera in Fall 2026 (115-1):
W1-021 Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach
W1-022 The Science of Well-Being
Coursera account access is required before registration, with 12 spots for local students and 13 for international students.
Interested students should complete the Account Use and Regulations Agreement Form at the MSS Program Office by Sep. 2 (Wed).
After account approval, students may register during the Third Stage Course Registration.
4. Graduation Credits and Course Enrollment Sheet
According to the MSS Program regulations, students are required to complete at least 24 credits for graduation, and Seminar is a required course every semester.
Professional elective courses can only be counted toward graduation credits after they have been reviewed and approved with the advisor’s signature.
Please submit the Fall 2026 (115-1) Course Enrollment Sheet to the MSS Program Office by September 30, 2026 (Wed). (Link: https://reurl.cc/NOQ3Yq)
5. Sustainability-Related Courses Co-offered with Other Departments
The MSS Program will co-offer sustainability-related courses with other departments in Fall 2026 (115-1).
Students are encouraged to take interdisciplinary courses related to their research interests, as long as there are no schedule conflicts.
Please note that some courses may require prior knowledge in the relevant field. Students should evaluate their academic background and course suitability before registration.
(Two of the courses cannot be selected directly through the course registration system. Students who wish to enroll in these courses must submit an Online Course Add Request to the instructor.)
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College |
Dep. |
Course Name |
Credit/ |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Remark |
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Planning & Design |
Urban Planning |
SPATIAL PLANNING:THEORY AND PRACTICE |
3/ |
Huang, |
The course is divided into three parts, focusing on trends, background, selective comparisons of planning systems, and emerging topics in planning practice. |
Please request course add approval from the instructor |
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Engineering |
Resources Engineering |
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY |
3/ |
Chen, |
This course applies chemical principles to environmental issues, covering basic chemistry, thermodynamics, carbonate systems and pH control, clay minerals, ion exchange, and related topics. |
Course Serial No. |
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Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering |
INTRODUCTORY OFFSHORE HYDRODYNAMICS |
3/ |
Chen, Jia-Lin |
This course introduces coastal hydrodynamics, forces acting on marine structures, flow-field analysis, sediment transport, sediment behavior, scour, and the analysis and calculation of related forces. |
Course Serial No. |
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Geomatics |
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT |
3/ |
Hong, |
Focusing on recent theoretical and technological developments in geospatial technology, this course covers information systems, the Internet of Things, web-based platforms, early-warning and alert mechanisms, social media, and emergency response decision-making. |
Course Serial No. |
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SPATIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS AND MODEL |
3/ |
Chu, |
Through the analysis and discussion of spatial and environmental data characteristics, this course introduces commonly used spatial data analysis methods, including spatial autocorrelation, spatial interpolation, and numerical hydrological modeling. |
Course Serial No. |
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Natural Hazards Mitigation & Management |
INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT |
3/ |
Tsai, Wen-Ping, Tseng, Chih-Ming, Ching Hung etc. |
This course introduces various aspects of natural disaster prevention and management, providing students with fundamental concepts of disaster mitigation and techniques for natural hazard management as a foundation for further professional study in disaster prevention. |
Course Serial No. |
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Environmental Engineering |
BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING |
3/ |
Whang, |
The course consists of three parts covering basic microbiology, microbial genetics, and microbial ecology. It explores microbial ecological phenomena in environmental engineering processes, their impacts, and relevant analytical methods. |
Course Serial No. W1-013 |
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MATHEMATICAL PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING |
3/ |
Chang, Chih-Hua /Chen, Pi-Cheng |
This course helps students understand how to develop and apply mathematical methods, including analytical and numerical approaches, to solve common modeling problems in environmental engineering. |
Please request course add approval from the instructor |
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SPECIAL TOPICS OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |
3/ |
Lee, |
Through discussions of energy and environmental issues, this course compares carbon-reduction policies across countries and uses case studies to develop students’ ability to integrate energy, environmental, and economic considerations. |
Course Serial No. |
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Energy Engineering |
SOLAR ENERGY |
3/ |
Chang, |
This course introduces the general and fundamental physics of solar energy as a foundation for research and development in solar energy engineering technologies. Topics range from solar energy resources, solar geometry, and solar radiation characteristics to solar thermal applications. |
Course Serial No. |
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Social Science |
Political Economy |
DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM |
3/ |
Yang, |
This course familiarizes students with the theory and practice of disaster management and teaches them how to apply these concepts to analyze and solve disaster management problems. |
Course Serial No. |
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Management |
International Management (IMBA) |
E-BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT |
3/ |
Chang, |
This course explores the principles and practices of sustainable supply chain management, with an emphasis on integrating environmental and social considerations into traditional supply chain operations. Students learn to develop and implement strategies that reduce environmental impacts, promote social responsibility, and improve economic performance. |
Course Serial No. |
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Bioscience and Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
ENGLISH PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION |
2/ |
Wang, |
This course develops students’ skills in research proposal writing, proposal presentation, and oral defense, with an emphasis on strengthening research communication abilities. |
Course Serial No. |

