Industrial Engineering & Management
Freshman Semester 1
A20176
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
2 hours, 2credits
Required
By learning the basic concepts of computer, hardware structures, operation systems, the design and application
of basic program languages, management of database and related applications of packages (software). Students
can understand more about the basic course of computer.
A20155
Economics (Ⅰ)
3 hours,3 credits
Required
This course is an introduction to economics and the specifics of micro-economic theory or price
theory. Microeconomics is concerned with the operation of markets in the allocation of our scarce
resources. Topics of primary interest include market structure, supply and demand analysis involving elasticity,
the theory of cost in the short and long run, and types of firms.
A20165
Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management
3 hours,3 credits
Required
Fundamental concepts of management including management skills, functions, roles and theories; project
management techniques; transition from engineer to manager; ethics in engineering; industrial safety
management; and product liability.
A20163
Introduction to Business
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The aim of this course is to introduce students to essential business programming concepts and skills. On
completion of the course students should be able to: a) understand basic problem solving; and c) construct
simple software application to solve a particular business problem.
A20361
Introduction to Industrial Automation
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The purpose of this course is to provide IEM undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction about
production automation engineering. The topics include computer numerical control (CNC) and machining,
industrial robots, pneumatic control, programmable logic control (PLC), and introduction to automated
manufacturing systems.
A20099
Service Education (Ⅰ)
0 hours,0 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20172
Practical English (Ⅰ)
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20793
Chinese Literature and Thought (Ⅰ)
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20235
Computer Network Applications
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course provides students with an introduction to the computer network and network operating system
fundamental. As students work through the course, they learn about Internet and World Wide Web fundamental,
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such as Network topology design, OSI Model, network hardware and software, Website design and management.
Student will be encouraged to work on a Website project based on the real-world business models and network
environment.
A20792
History and Civilization and Development
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A82701
Information Technology Applications
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
Freshman Semester 2
A20125
Computer Programming
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
This course provides students with an introduction to the computer programming and Java programming
fundamental. As students work through the programming course, they learn about Java and its fundamental
features, such as flowchart, variables, flow control, array and object-oriented technology. Student will be
encouraged to think and write the Java source codes based on some real-world problems.
A20156
Economics (II)
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
This course is an introduction to economics and the specifics of macro-economic theory. This course is to
provide student with the concepts and "tools" needed to understand the operation of the Taiwan economy. The
subject can be divided into the following main categories: an introduction to economics and some basic tools and
economic indices; National Income and Fiscal Policy; Money and Banking and Monetary Policy; Labor Market
and Unemployment; and Equilibrium of AD-AS model.
A20248
Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
This course is designed to lead students to understand the study of management, its fundamentals, theories, and
implications. Four major functions of management will be discussed in class, including planning, organizing,
leading, and controlling. Students will be encouraged to analyze and research some real cases.
A20249
Computer Graphics
2 hours,2 credits
Required
The primary objective is to learn the theoretical foundations, geometric elements, mathematical models, and
application techniques of computer graphics. The goal is to develop the ability to apply and integrate the models,
formulations, computer programs, soft wares, and hardwires to complete the computer graphics functions, with
an emphasis on engineering related applications. The applications domain is focused on industrial engineering,
design, and manufacturing engineering related activities.
A20223
Industrial Psychology
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
Industrial and Organizational Psychology is an area of scientific study and professional practice that addresses
psychological concepts and principles in the work world. In this lecture we use psychological facts and
principles to the problems concerning human beings operating within the context of business and industry.
The contents including personnel decisions, training and development, performance appraisal, team and
team-work, organizational attitudes and behavior, occupational health, work motivation, and leadership.
Industrial Engineering & Management
A20100
Service Education (Ⅱ)
0 hours,0 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20173
Practical English (Ⅱ)
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20794
Chinese Literature and Thought (Ⅱ)
3 hours,3 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20794
Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20191
Technology management
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course aims at providing students with an understanding and application of major strategic decisions with
regard to global innovation and technology management. Upon completion of this course, students should be
able to: a) synthesize the analytic approaches and management strategies for managing innovation and
technology globally; b) appreciate the integration and the interdependence of firms’ domestic and global
management of their innovation and technology initiatives; c) design management programs with regard to
managing innovation and technology globally; d) be aware of the emerging roles of technology and innovation
in managing products globally.
Sophomore Semester 1
A20167
Interpersonal Communication
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The study of human relations. Theories of motivation and human needs. Practical applications of motivation
theories. Job satisfaction. How to improve communication. Group and teams. How to lead effectively
presentation skills.
A20159
Accounting
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
Industrial accounting focuses on the recording and analysis of business activities, to provide managers and
investors information for decision-making. The course covers: accounting processes, analysis of financial
statements, valuation of inventories, depreciation methods, manufacturing accounting, job-order costing system,
process costing system, and cost analysis techniques.
A20215
Mathematics in Management
3 hours,3 credits
Required
Designed to improve students’ mathematical skill in management, including topics such as linear algebra,
differential equations, and difference equations.
A20290
Statistics (I)
4 hours,3 credits
Required
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Introduction to probability theory and statistical methods for probabilistic modeling and analysis of experimental
data. Topics include: introductory probability theory; discrete and continuous random variables and their
distributions; moments and generating functions; functions of random variables; sampling distributions and
central limit theorem, etc.
A20250
Work Study and Practice
4 hours,3 credits
Required
This course covers the concepts and techniques of designing and improving work performance and productivity
of man and man-machine systems. Topics include: productivity, methods study, value analysis, motion economy
and analysis, work measurements, job analysis and evaluation, wage payments plan, etc. Laboratory works are
also included.
A20238
Database Management
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concept of relational database to students. The content
includes E/R Diagram, data normalization, database management system, data administration, transact-SQL,
view, store procedure, trigger, transaction commit, ODBC, remote access and so forth. Also, MS SQL Server is
adopted as practicing database language.
A20340
Marketing Management
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The course intends to provide the basic framework of the marketing management process to the students with
engineering background. The topics to be covered include introduction of marketing, target markets, the four
elements of a marketing program-product, price, distribution, promotion, and the evaluation and adjustment of
the marketing strategy.
A20353
Applied Mechanics
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course provides students with a clear introduction of the theory and applications of mechanics. To provide a
basic training about engineering mechanics, the applied mechanics here is focused on the Statics, which deals
with the equilibrium of bodies that are either at rest or move with a constant velocity. Student will be encouraged
to draw a free-body diagram and analyze the forces and moments acting on members of structures.
A20346
Industrial Safety and Hygiene
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The purpose of the course is to conduct students about the knowledge and perception of industrial environment
and the industrial safety and health. This course covers the general description of industrial environment and
safety and health, the laws of labor safety and health, the statistics of occupational accidents, safety control, and
the issues related to industrial safety and health.
A20101
Physical Education (Ⅰ)
2 hours,0 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20286
English-listening and Speaking (Ⅰ)
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20293
Creative product design
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The goal of this course is to educate the future creative designer. The principle of creative thinking and the basic
design theory will be introduced at first and then it follows with many field case study activities to explore the
inside of creative product design. All students will be asked to perform a term project for reflecting their
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understanding and ability as well as their creative ideas. Through an intense cooperation between university and
the industry, the course will provide excellent chances to increase the student’s competition for getting a job.
Sophomore Semester 2
A20102
Physical Education (Ⅱ)
2 hours,0 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20287
English-listening and Speaking (II)
2 hours,1 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20221
Engineering Economics
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
This course provides students with the basic concepts and terminology necessary for an engineer to combine the
economic elements in organized, mathematically correct ways to solve problems that will lead to better decisions.
Student will be encouraged to do in performing analysis, synthesizing, and coming to a conclusion as they work
on projects of all sizes.
A20291
Statistics (II)
4 hours,3 credits
Required
Introduction to probability theory and statistical methods for probabilistic modeling and analysis of experimental
data. Topics include: sampling, estimation, testing hypothesis, analysis of variance, experiment design, and linear
regression, etc.
A20315
Production Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
Study of the concepts involved in planning, scheduling, and controlling of production or operations. Topics
include forecasting demand, capacity planning, and inventory control, aggregate planning, MRP, MPS,
scheduling, Just-in-Time systems and ERP. Students are asked to select problems of interest from nearby
companies or factories and present final project reports.
A20229
Organizational Behavior
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective, Teaching in English
Organizational behavior is focus on how and why the individual’s behaviors play in the organization. The first
part includes individual differences and perception, motivation, employee performance, and stress. The
secondary part we use individual aspects of organizational behavior to the more interpersonal aspects of the field,
including groups and team, leadership and influence processes, and decision making. The last part, we address
macro and system-wide aspects of organizational behavior, including organizational structure and design,
organizational culture.
A20331
Investment Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course provides students with the basic concepts and technique necessary for an investor to combine
financial management, account, and economics in organized, mathematically correct ways to solve problems that
will lead to better investments decisions. Student will be encouraged to do in performing analysis, marketing
analysis, and technical analysis as they work on investments in fact.
A20168
Mediation and Negotiation
Industrial Engineering & Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
Mediation and Negotiation is a topic of great interest to executives for undergraduates. Many people want to
know how to best leverage their power, reach “win-win” agreements, develop a comfortable negotiation style,
and deal with multiple parties. The course separates fact from fiction and outlines – in a clear, step-by step
fashion – how young managers, as well as seasoned executives, can improve their ability to negotiate effectively.
A20347
Global Logistics Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
In this course, we show how to balance the cost and service through distribution network optimization
model. Where the distribution center (DC) is introduced in detail because it plays an important role in the
network. Some topics related to DC's functions will be presented, including EIQ analysis, order fulfillment,
warehouse, replenishment transportation, consolidation, production return, re-labeling, repacking and assembly
etc. Also, the performance measures for a DC are discussed, for example, cycle counting, picking accuracy,
on-time delivery etc. Base on these measures, a plan for improving the DC should be made.
A20365
Electronic Commerce
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The course covers the introduction of business automation and the four flows of business activity: money flow,
product flow, information flow and business flow. Selected topics are: bar-code system, point of sale system
(POS), electronic ordering system (EOS), and electronic data interchange (EDI), value added network (VAN),
distribution center and electronic commerce.
A20225
Linear Algebra
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
Linear algebra is a one of the most important mathematic courses. It provides a foundation for later advanced
courses. The contents of this course contain: linear system, matrix operations, inverse matrix, determinant, vector
space, eigenvalue, eigenvector, etc.
Junior Semester 1
A82721
Community and Service Learning
1 hours,1 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20313
Operations Research (I)
3 hours,3 credits
Required
Basic methodology and techniques of operations research; emphasis on application and problem solving models;
linear programming; sensitivity analysis; nonlinear/classical optimization; queuing theory; Markov processes;
dynamic programming.
A20319
Quality Control
3 hours,3 credits
Required
Introduction to the theory and applications of quality control techniques. Topics include: aspects of total quality
management; graphical methods for quality; Shewhart control charts and other process control techniques;
lot-by-lot, continuous and other acceptance sampling schemes; process improvement techniques through
designed experiments, Taguchi methods, EVOP and analysis of means.
A20330
Facility Planning
3 hours,3 credits
Required
Design principles and analytical procedures for facility location, development of an overall functional
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relationship plan, materials receipt accounting, processing and storage areas. Discussion of manufacturing and
service-oriented facilities. Application of Industrial Engineering principles to optimization of site selection and
facility design. Facilities covered include automated manufacturing systems, flexible manufacturing systems,
modular design and office space design. Application of computerized layout techniques is emphasized. Weekly
lab/project sessions allow application exercises to enhance theory.
A20322
Labor Study
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
The course is dynamic and in continuous transition. Substantial changes have taken place in the work
environment since the topic in the earlier days. The workplace is in a state of rapid change and is becoming more
complex and competitive. The simulation has been successfully tested on students with and without background
in labor relations as well as on managers from large corporations, some of whom have had significant
negotiation experience. Then response from the various groups has been excellent; the participants have highly
endorsed the simulation as a teaching tool.
A20339
Human Resource Management
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
Introduction to the theories and methods of human resource management, include the following topics:
environment analysis, competitive strategy, human resource planning, recruitment, performance appraisal,
human resource development, labor relation, and etc.
A20429
Materials Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective,
Materials management includes all activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the customer. Such
activities include physical supply, operations planning and control, and physical distribution. Topics in the course
of materials management will cover all the basics of supply chain management, manufacturing planning and
control systems, purchasing, and physical distribution.
A20349
Technology English
3 hours,3 credits
Required
English has become one of the most important tools in all professions. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of fears
in the mind of too many college students in Taiwan. In this course, the students learn the newly invented
technology, such as semiconductor industry, wireless communication, solar energy and Robotics so on, by
reading English article. Through this training process, the students will review the basic English grammar. Also,
the teacher will provide the chances to let students speak and listen. At the end of the course, the students are
expected to pass the medium level of GEPT test.
A20352
Group Studies in Industrial Engineering and Management (I)
1 hours, 1 credits
Required
Technical writing is written communication that uses specific language for a particular audience on a specific
occasion. The principal objective of this course is to allow students to be capable of:
1. Writing specific topics using the specific style and form,
2. Preparing, researching, and writing technical reports in a logical, well thought-out manner,
3. Employing and explaining graphic elements in technical reports,
4. Properly presenting information orally.
A20326
Information Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective Course
This course is an introduction of the conceptual foundations, structure, development, and implementation of
information systems. It emphasizes on computer-based information systems and their behavioral and societal
implications for business and management. It is designed to help students to get the basics of the components,
types, development, control, evaluation, and strategic use of computer-based information systems.
A20473
ISO 9000 Quality Management System and Practice
Industrial Engineering & Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
1. Whether give lessons goal. Arrange principle and control of letting classmates understand the administrative
system of quality in course.
2. Understand the demand that ISO9000 qualitative control is correlated with and land the plan.
3. Make classmates familiar with the international product and protect the standard content to enterprise's quality
and relevant personnel, manage efficiency with its promotion, and then promote and comment the ancient
bronze mirror and work to the quality of the satellite factory.
4.From in studying , can is it get to " how do quality administrative system well " and " how is it pass ISO9000
authentication to plan " to study, it is acted how and is realized the personnel of acting as an assessor well while
carrying on the exercise of.
Discuss (work shop) via every case that is familiar with the course audited, the method with real content, and can
comment the basis of the ancient bronze mirror homework with follow the way most effectively as the company.
In the hope of the student the above-mentioned drill, can finish the systematic prospectus by oneself later on.
A20486
Digital Image Processing
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
The principal objectives of this course are to provide students an introduction to basic concepts and techniques
for digital image processing and to lay a foundation that can be used as the basis for further study and research in
this field. To achieve these objectives, it is focused attention on material about image modeling, image
transformation, image enhancement, image restoration, image encoding, and image segmentation.
A20478
Regression Analysis
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course introduces students to the discipline of Regression Analysis that involves modeling multivariate
correlations, and to the practical use of this statistical tool in making predictions for business/engineering
problems.
A20368
Technology Industrial Analysis
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
To create opportunities or to avoid risks successfully in the business environment, the company should get the
information about the industrial situation and understand the correct signal behind the information, hence, to
planning a suitable business strategy accordingly. This course introduces the basic methodologies for industrial
analysis. The key analysis process and key issues for performing the industrial analysis task will be outlined.
Some typical case study for industrial analysis will be discussed to enhance the learning experience. It is hope
that students could obtain the knowledge and skill for performing the industrial analysis and outcome a valuable
analysis report.
Junior Semester 2
A20314
Operations Research (II)
3 hours,3 credits
Required
Basic methodology and techniques of operations research; emphasis on application and problem solving models;
linear programming; sensitivity analysis; nonlinear/classical optimization; queuing theory; Markov processes;
dynamic programming.
A20344
Human Factors Engineering
3 hours,3 credits
Required
This course intends to prepare students with knowledge in the role humans play in effective and safe man
machine interaction. Topics to be covered include human perception and cognition, display design, control
design, anthropometry, manual material handling, work physiology, work place design, environmental
ergonomics. This course will culminate in a group term project in which students are Required to select a
real-life product/system and analyze possible ergonomics problems associated with the product/system.
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A20329
Consumer Behavior
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
The objective of the course is to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to perform useful consumer
analyses in developing effective marketing strategies. The core structure of the course materials is the Wheel of
Consumer Analysis. With helps of plenty practical cases of world enterprises, students will learn what are
consumer effects and cognition; how to identify consumer behaviors; how the consumer environment affects
consumption; and how to build up the marketing strategies for a product.
A20332
Decision Analysis
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course introduces the concepts of quantitative analysis methods. Topics include: multi-attribute decision
making (MADM), group decision making, decision under uncertainty, game theory, multi-objective decision
making (MODM), etc.
A20437
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is one of the most important technology
in the industry world. This state-of-art technology helps the engineer speeding up the design process and
shortening the product developing cycle. In this course, the basic idea of solid modeling technique is introduced
and the concept of transforming the 3D figure into NC code by CAM software is explained. In thus course, the
students are asked to pass the AutoCAD 3D certificate examination at the end of term...
A20485
Industrial Relations
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course provides students to understand Industrial Relations function, the broad issues involved, and the
impact of this institution on the enterprise and society. Consistent with this objective is the institutional and
behavioral perspective the course has adopted. At the same time, in order to provide a comprehensive
understanding of collective bargaining, these courses do not neglect the influential factors of economic theory,
management systems, and law.
A20166
Manufacturing Processes
3 hours, 3 credits
Required
This course provides a conceptual framework for a given object, what manufacturing processes could be used to
produce it? How many ways could it be made? What are the conditions necessary to use the process? Are those
conditions met for this application? Will the process produce the desired results? Meet the standards specified in
the design? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each process used in the making of the object?
A20230
Financial Management
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course offers the basic concept of financial management to student. By means of the study of Balance
Sheet, Income Statement and Cash flow statement, cooperating with a course project and contest, we expect
students to learn how to manage company’s finance and their own future finance.
A20457
Group Studies in Industrial Engineering and Management (II)
1 hours,1 credits
Required
Project development. Research method. Project implementation. Publish a project.
A20474
ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems and Practice
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course teaches the theory and implementation requirements of the ISO14001 Environmental Management
System (EMS). It includes a detailed study of the requirements of the ISO14001 standard and the basics about
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environmental auditing.
A20366
Project Planning and Scheduling
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
After completing this course, students should be able to: identify needs, prepare solutions, plan projects, prepare
rough diagram, calculate forward and backward pass, create and modify Gantt chart, manipulate activity
resources, prepare PERT diagrams, produce schedule, resource and cost report, update schedule, track resources
and cost, and give presentations summarizing ideas, issues, and alternatives.
A20420
Design and Analysis of Experiments
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course introduces students to the discipline of Experimental Design that involves establishing causal
relationships between variables, by a variety of statistical techniques including randomization, blocking, factorial,
etc. This course emphasizes application of this advanced statistical tool to solving real-world
business/engineering problems.
A20472
Machine Vision
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
Introduction to basic concepts for machine vision Topics include: illumination, perspective projective geometry,
analytic photo geometry, motion and surface from time varying image sequences, image matching, the
consistent-labeling problem, object models and matching, knowledge-based vision, and accuracy, etc.
Senior Semester 1
A82711
Management and Social Responsibility
2 hours,2 credits
Required
School’s required curriculum
A20477
Service Operations Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
In this course we emphasize the management of service operations from an open systems view, which means that
the customer is a participant in the delivery process. Secondly, for service the “process is the product “and
therefore, marketing and strategic issues cannot not be separated from operations, which in turn cannot ignore
behavioral issues associated with customer contact.
A20442
Quality Control Practice
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
In any manufacturing process, the defects and failures are inevitable. To deal with these abnormal conditions,
both management approaches and improvement tools are employed. Cases are presented to gain experiences
form both industrial and service sectors. Students who intent to take this course are assuming a pre require of
statistical quality control (S.Q.C), and if any, the design of experiment is a plus.
A20461
Fuzzy Set Theory
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
Fuzzy logic differentiates from conventional two-value logic in trying to capture the uncertainties existing in
human's cognition. That is, using fuzzy sets to describe the gray area between definite truth and false. The
course covers basic theories such as operations and relations of fuzzy sets; meanwhile, the applications of fuzzy
set theory are emphasized. These applications include fuzzy inference systems, neuron-fuzzy networks,
automatic control, engineering design, decision analysis and data mining.
A20477
Customer Relationship Management
Industrial Engineering & Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course focuses on customer relationship management (CRM) and the customer-driven, market-based
management practices that enable a business to attract, satisfy, and retain customers profitably. Students will
learn to properly use CRM to more accurately evaluate the market place, evaluate competitors and their
positioning, and determine the lifetime value of the customer.
A20482
Enterprise Diagnosis
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course introduces the conceptual structure and research methodology for business diagnosis and analysis,
for example, the strategy management, the functional management, the process management, and the business
organization management. Case study for different business style, for example, the manufacturing industry, the
service industry, the sales business, etc. will be discussed.
A20404
Workshop Practice
1 hours, 1 credit
Required
This course is to provide students with a practical knowledge of engineering workshop practice with particular
reference to manufacture.
A20490
Technical Presentation Practice(Ⅰ)
1 hour, 1 credit
Elective
This course is going to the last stage in the serial courses, which were covered four semesters in this department.
Technical writing style studying, topic selecting and thesis proposal, research methodology and project
performing, and the presentation of research result are focused, respectively, in each semester. Students were
asked to form a team and select an issue as their thesis topic. The project was executed under their advisor ’s
advising, then, in this course students were requested to prepare final report including the thesis abstract, short
form paper, full thesis, and oral presentation opening to popular. Some excellent studies also encouraged to
submitting to related conference or journal for reviewing. Helping students to construct certain abilities of
researching to face the diversified real world in their career is the optimal mission of these series courses.
A20449
Project Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course discusses the factors necessary for the successful project management. Topics include project
management concepts, the project manager, teams, project planning, scheduling, and control and associated costs.
Project management software tools will be an integral part of the course.
A20446
Commercial Automation
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
The course covers the introduction of business automation and the four flows of business activity: money flow,
product flow, information flow and business flow. Selected topics are: bar-code system, point of sale system
(POS), electronic ordering system (EOS), and electronic data interchange (EDI), value added network (VAN),
distribution center and electronic commerce.
A20493
Intelligent Systems
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
The main objective of this course is to introduce the new technology applications in Artificial
Intelligence. These technology applications include numeral network, fuzzy system and genetic algorithm. The
real world applications are also discussed in the case studies, which are used in the high technology industry.
A20496
Professional Presentation in English
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
Help students to improve their presentation skills while introducing, presenting, or persuading their clients.
The main focus is on professional business communication:
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1. The beginning of preparation
3. How to deliver the presentation
5. The application of visual aids
2. The structure of the presentation
4. The strategies while presenting
6. How to handle the questioning and answering
Senior Semester 2
A20348
Human-Computer Interface
3 hours,3 credits
Elective
This course intends to prepare students with theories and techniques in human-computer interaction. Topics to be
covered include conceptualizing interaction design, human cognition and mental models, identifying user needs
and establishing design requirements, design prototyping, usability evaluation and testing. In addition to written
examinations, this course will culminate in a group term project from which students can apply the
abovementioned knowledge and methods to designing an interactive product.
A20491
Technical Presentation Practice(Ⅱ)
1 hour, 1 credit
Elective
This course is going to the last stage in the serial courses, which were covered four semesters in this department.
Technical writing style studying, topic selecting and thesis proposal, research methodology and project
performing, and the presentation of research result are focused, respectively, in each semester. Students were
asked to form a team and select an issue as their thesis topic. The project was executed under their advisor ’s
advising, then, in this course students were requested to prepare final report including the thesis abstract, short
form paper, full thesis, and oral presentation opening to popular. Some excellent studies also encouraged to
submitting to related conference or journal for reviewing. Helping students to construct certain abilities of
researching to face the diversified real world in their career is the optimal mission of these series courses.
A20430
System Simulation
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course is designed to help students to learn the techniques and applications of computer simulation.
Students will learn how to build simulation models and do simulations by using the simulation software (Arena),
and then analyze and interpret the results, as well as to plan simulation studies from the real-world practices.
Additional topics cover Monte Carlo simulation, Queuing Theory, input probability distributions and output
statistical analysis.
A20448
Artificial Neural Networks
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course provides students with an introduction to the basic theories of artificial neural networks. Students
will learn how to apply the neural network to different areas such as data analysis, classification, pattern
recognition, and prediction. Topics include perception, back-propagation network, learning vector quantization,
self-organizing map, Hopfield neural network, bi-directional associative memory, and so on.
A20458
Strategic Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course will introduce basic principles of strategic management, useful analysis tools such as SWOT
analysis, M. Porter’s competitive strategic model, and BCG model, …etc., as well as the strategic planning,
strategic organization and the strategic control. Those are commonly applied to current business world to
determine the direction of the enterprise development and how to allocate the company’s resource to develop
their competitive advantages accordingly. By the way, to enhance the impression on this course, case studies will
be undertaken for some selected topics.
A20454
Total Quality Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
In order to achieve the very highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction it is necessary to embed
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quality right across the organization, in everything it does and with all staff. This is the underlying philosophy of
Total Quality Management. This Total Quality Management course provides a comprehensive look at Total
Quality Management, what it is, how it can be used in all organizations and what the benefits are. At the end of
the Total Quality Management training course participants will be able to:
• Discuss the concept of Total Quality Management
• Apply the ideas of Total Quality Management to their organization
• Identify useful quality improvement techniques
• Describe how Total Quality Management can be introduced into their place of work
A20445
Automated Inspection
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This course introduces the basic concepts of industrial inspection, measurement, and quality assurance. Several
applications of automated optical inspection in industry will be presented. Students will be asked to use machine
vision to accomplish an automated inspection project.
A20480
System Analysis & Design
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
This comprehensive introduction provides students with the knowledge and skills to deals with the software
development activities. Students will learn how to: analyze user requirements, understand the modeling
techniques for analysis, and know the components of system design.
A20489
Data mining
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
Data mining (DM) is a technique for retrieving useful information and knowledge from a large amount of data.
This course introduces data mining concepts and common tools including association, classification, clustering,
and prediction, and discusses the applications of DM in the area of marketing, customer relationship
management, financial management, and bioinformatics. Students will be asked to collect data and utilize some
DM software to accomplish a project.
A20367
Procurement Management
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
Introduce purchasing operations and structure, purchasing strategies, and strategic sourcing processes on the
success and profitability of modern organizations. The influence of purchasing on major functional activities
including product design, manufacturing planning and control, inventory management, quality management, and
many other areas are also covered in this course.
A20488
Product Design and Development
3 hours, 3 credits
Elective
Taiwan has high strength in manufacturing sector, however, a lot of threatens impact our company continuously
in current globalization environment. Product R&D is most important activities in the business process flow and
will determine the company’s survival or not. Therefore, this course highlights the typical cycle of R&D process
and management issues from R&D organization structure, product plan, custom needs, product specification,
concept retrieve and selection, testing, industrial design, concurrent design, prototyping, IP, and project
management. In this course, domain experts invited from other company or organization will present some
industrial case study in the class to make an impression learning experience.