About this Program

In response to the increasing demand for talents in nanomaterial process and bio-technology, this program focuses on Biotechnology, Materials Technology, combining with Interdisciplinary Science Education, to equip its students with not only the research and development capabilities of biological technology and nanomaterials, but also the interdisciplinary vision. Furthermore, students have the ability to demonstrate or communicate the features and functions of emerging technologies with digital media or popular science communication. 

Therefore, the compulsory and elective courses are designed based on these three professional fields. In the 21stst century, new scientific discoveries and new technological breakthroughs are emerging constantly. Disciplines are integrated and developed, and scientific communication and technology transfer are rapid. The technology industry is not only a huge driving force for a country’s economic development, but also a determinant of the country’s and the world’s industrial structure and developing direction. In the era of globalization, international competition in science and technology is becoming increasingly. It has become the consensus of governments all over the world to develop high technology, and strive for the economic development and the comprehensive national strengthen. 

In addition to seminars, “Introduction to Scientific and Technology Development” is one of the compulsory courses of this program. Students learn the history of the development of science and technology, which can expand their understanding of how scientists conduct key research, break through research thinking and key technologies, and understand the relationship between technology and the development of scientific knowledge. The history of science and technology development shows that many breakthroughs in the development of science and technology often occur in an inter-disciplinary collaborative environment, enabling scientists to think outside the box and generate creative ideas. Moreover, the “Thesis Writing” course, which trains graduate students to have the ability to systematically discuss the knowledge they have acquired through research and to communicate and debate in the academic community, is also a required course. The professional elective courses are divided into three curriculum groups according to the development direction of this program: Biotechnology, Materials Technology and Interdisciplinary Science and Education. Under the guidance of their advisors, students in the program select courses according to their personal research directions and career development plans. 

Bio-Technology is the vital developmental trend in the 21st century; the health and welfare of human beings are the issues that everyone concerns as well. Because the earth warming and climate change lead to food shortage, people are taking biological resources more seriously. Therefore, the curriculum of this field comprises Bio-Medicine and Optoelectronics, Management and Application of Biological Resources and other related courses.

Chemical Materials research is the cornerstone of Contemporary Nanotechnology, and it plays an important role in science and emerging industrial technology and development. Therefore, the curriculum of this field comprises Basic Knowledge of Synthetic Chemistry, Materials Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Materials Preparation and other related courses.   

The primary goal of Science Education is to improve learners’ scientific literacy and cultivate them with the ability to inquire and solve problems. Therefore, the curriculum of this field comprises Inquiry-based Instruction, STEM Education, Technology-integrated Math/Science Education, Literacy-oriented Math/Science Education and Assessment and other related courses.