Center for General Education

It's course selection season again! Are you wondering which exciting courses are worth exploring?

For the 114-1 semester, a total of 231 general education courses will be offered, including 20 brand-new courses with diverse and enriching content. We’ve specially selected four major series of recommended courses that focus on the Nobel Prize, semiconductors, digital literacy, and career development. We warmly welcome you to enroll!

 

1. Nobel Prize Series: Centered on lectures and research topics presented by the 114 academic year's visiting Nobel Prize laureates at NTU, this series spans multiple disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, and economics.

📘 “Dialogues with Nobel Laureates I and II” – 1-credit intensive courses

• Instructors:

Dialogue with Nobel Laureates I 【LibEdu1122 (Chinese)】: Professors Jiun-Huei Proty Wu and Chen-Ling Hung

Dialogue with Nobel Laureates II 【LibEdu1123 (English)】: Professors Shao-Pin Lin, Jr-Min Lin, Pei-Shiue Tsai, Chau-Ti Ting, Shi-Wei Chu, Chi-Te Liang, I Chen, Tzu-Ming Jao, and others

• Course Features: Cultivate interdisciplinary critical thinking and questioning skills. Guide students to deeply explore topics and raise creative and logical questions as preparation for engaging with Nobel laureates.

 

2. Semiconductor Series: Designed for students without a semiconductor background, this is ideal for STEM majors or those interested in exploring this vital industry.

📘 “The Magic Behind the Chip: Modern Materials and Atomic-Scale Processes ” 【LibEdu1124｜3 credits】

• Instructors: Professors Shyh-Chyang Luo and Yi-Chia Chou
• Course Features: Traces the evolution of materials, extending to polymers and advanced functional materials, helping students understand how materials support modern technology and industries.

📘 Additional Recommendation: “Engineering Statistics” 【MSE5023｜3 credits (not a general education course)】

• Instructor: Professor Feng-Yu Tsai
• Course Features: Starts with basic probability and statistics, incorporating real-world semiconductor industry examples. Builds students’ core competencies in experimental design and applied statistics to enhance future career competitiveness.

 

3. Digital & Statistics Series: Equips students with essential skills for the digital age and multifaceted digital literacy.

📘 “Navigation into Digital Literacy” 【LibEdu1120｜2 credits】

• Instructors: Professor Heng-Da Hsu and Assistant Professor Yen-Bin Chen
• Course Features: Covers three key areas – “Digital Reading and Skills,” “Digital Applications and Society,” and “Digital Thinking,” with guest speakers from various fields sharing insights on digital-age topics.

📘 “Introduction to Interdisciplinary Statistical Data Analysis” 【IMPS5012｜3 credits】

• Instructor: Assistant Professor Yen-Bin Chen
• Course Features: Learn how statistical methods are applied across fields such as AI, humanities, social sciences, and empirical legal studies. Includes fundamental statistical theory, interdisciplinary data analysis practices, and direct industry-student engagement for real-world applications.

📘 “Interdisciplinary Experimental Design and Statistical Methods” 【IMPS1005｜3 credits】

• Instructor: Assistant Professor Shih-Yung Su
• Course Features: Introduces the principles and theories of experimental design and statistical methods, with applications in medical research, social science analysis, and more. Facilitates direct interaction between students and industry for practical exposure to statistical research applications.

 

4. Career Development Series: Gain an initial understanding of current industry trends and workplace talent needs.

📘 “Talks with Masters: A Cruise through Future Careers” 【GenEdu5026｜2 credits】

• Instructors: Professor Ting-Xuan Hong and Assistant Professor Yuan-Min Shen
• Course Features: Invites industry professionals to share insights on the current state of various industries and their own career journeys. Topics span the humanities and arts, social innovation, environmental sustainability, and smart living, inspiring students to envision and plan their future careers.

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To learn more about general education courses, please visit the Center for General Education website → https://cge.ntu.edu.tw/cl_n_198660.html

Embark on a diverse and enriching learning journey! Wishing you a smooth and fruitful course selection process! ✨