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[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.)


 

College

Dep.

Course Name

Credit/
Elective Required

Instructor

Syllabus

Remark

Planning & Design

Urban Planning

SPATIAL PLANNING:THEORY AND PRACTICE

3/
elective

Huang,
Wei-Ju

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

Engineering

Resources Engineering

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY

3/
elective

Chen,
Hui-Chun

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.
W1-008

Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering

INTRODUCTORY OFFSHORE HYDRODYNAMICS

3/
elective

Chen, Jia-Lin
& Wu, Yun-Ta

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.
W1-009
Must have taken courses in Engineering Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics.

Geomatics

GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

3/
elective

Hong,
Jung-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.
W1-010
Must have taken courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

SPATIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS AND MODEL

3/
elective

Chu,
Hone-Jay

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.
W1-011

Natural Hazards Mitigation & Management

INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT

3/
elective

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.
W1-012

Environmental Engineering

BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

3/
elective

Whang,
Liang-Ming

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

MATHEMATICAL PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

3/
elective

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

SPECIAL TOPICS OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

3/
elective

Lee,
Meng-Shan

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.
W1-018
Must have taken courses in Introduction to Environmental Science or Engineering

Energy Engineering

SOLAR ENERGY

3/
elective

Chang,
Keh-Chin

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.
W1-014

Social Science

Political Economy

DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

3/
elective

Yang,
Yung-Nane

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.
W1-015

Management

International  Management (IMBA)       

E-BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

3/
elective

Chang,
Wei-Shiun

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.
W1-016

Bioscience and Biotechnology

Biotechnology

ENGLISH PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION

2/
elective

Wang,
Chih-Yen

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.
W1-017

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