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Department of Applied Mathematics
Integrating theory and practice, multidisciplinary experts
http://www.math.nuk.edu.tw
● Undergraduate Program
○ 2-year Program
● Master Degree Program
○ In-service Master Program
● Ph.D. Degree Program
Development Characteristics
Research Capability
 Our research productivity is high. We are ranked #2 in NSC’s average number of
research grants and #5 in average expenditures among 31 mathematics departments.
 We obtained $49.4M (total of 70+ grants) in external research funding from NSC and
the Minister of Education in fiscal years 2003-2007.
Excellent Learning Environment
 Dedicated computing laboratory is equipped with Windows and Linux operating
systems, high-speed CPUs, and networking hardware and software. It is available as a
24-hour 3A (Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone) digital learning space.
 In a most pleasant and relaxing environment, surrounded by flower fields while
facilitated with the MathTV digital contents, students are able to share and enjoy their
learning experience and participate in the research activities currently ongoing in the
department.
Outstanding Students Achievements
 Over 70% of graduates in 2004-2006 have pursued advanced degree programs at
national universities in the areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics,
Information Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc. Particularly, in
2007, 11 students successfully passed exams and entered master degree programs at
various national universities throughout Taiwan, including National Taiwan
University, Tsing-Hua University and Chiao-Tung University.
 Students are active in organizing various activities, including the welcoming party for
the freshmen, events for the mathematics week, etc. They are competitive in sports
winning athletic events or sporting competitions within and outside the university.
 Many students have won competitions in mathematics at both national and
international levels. For example, they have won the first place in Mathematics at the
2004 Taiwan International Science Fair, the second place at the 55th Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair in the US and another second place in Mathematics at
the 2005 Taiwan International Science Fair.
 Students trained by the department were also selected as delegates representing
Taiwan attending the International Mathematics Olympiad during 2003-2005 and
some have won the second place at the 1st International Science Olympiad for high
school students, etc.
Goals
The Department devotes itself to the development of three areas: probability and
statistics, discrete mathematics, and scientific computing. In addition to basic
mathematical training, the Department also provides a range of advanced courses. After
acquiring basic understanding on all fields of mathematics, students are expected to
choose one of the three areas as the field of their major study.
The department also encourages students to take courses in other departments such as
physics, bioinformatics, economics and electrical engineering, and to participate in
research projects sponsored by NSC and the industry. Furthermore, the department seeks
to strengthen the students in their programming skill as well as their knowledge on the
statistical and mathematics-related software packages, enabling them to compete and
apply theories in the fast-moving technical world.
Postgraduate Opportunities
Competitiveness is the key to survival in the 21st century. Through mathematics
education, our graduates possess superior analytical skills, logical and independent
thinking as well as global vision. Without doubt, our graduates have an edge over those
students of other departments.
Other than specialized mathematical training, our graduates are the products of a wellrounded liberal arts education that gives them life-long skills in scientific reasoning,
logical thinking, arts appreciation, and excellent oral and writing ability.
Our students have many options upon graduation. They can pursue advanced degree
programs in applied mathematics, statistics, information science, computer science,
finance, management, economics, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, etc. They
are productive members at corporations, research institutes, businesses, government
agencies, and academia. With the establishment of the Ph.D. program in 2008, the
Department is well on its way to becoming a leading institution in mathematics education
in Taiwan.
Future Outlook
The Department of Applied Mathematics was established in 2000. In 2006, the master
degree program was incorporated, and in 2008 the Ph.D. program will be introduced.
Future research and development was focused on areas such as Scientific Computing,
Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Biology and Nano-technology to create in the
Department multidisciplinary research opportunities, developing the Department into a
leading research institution in the areas of Applied Mathematics.
Courses Offering
Compulsory Courses
Freshman
 Calculus(1)(2)
 Linear Algebra(1)(2)
 Fundamental of
Mathematics(1)(2)
 Concepts of
Mathematics(1)(2)
 Introduction to
Computer Science
 Programming
Language
Sophomore
 Advanced
Calculus(1)(2)
 Differential
Equations(1)
 Probability and
Statistics(1)(2)
 Algebra (1)
Junior
Numerical Method
Combinatorics(1)
Senior
Master
Seminar(1)(2)
Ph.D.
Elective Courses
Freshman
Sophomore
Mathematics:
 Differential
Equations(2)
 Concepts of
Mathematics(3)(4)
 Data Structure
Probability and
Statistics:
 Data Structure
 Differential
Equations(2)
Combinatorics:
 Data Structure
 Graph
Theory(1)(2)
Scientific
Computing:
 Data Structure
 Differential
Equations(2)
 Engineering
Mechanics
Junior
Senior
Master, Ph.D.
Mathematics:
 Algebra(2)
 Complex
Analysis(1)(2)
 Matrix
Theory(1)(2)
 Concepts of
Numerical
Method
 Fundamental
of Number
Theory
Probability
and Statistics:
 Matrix
Theory (1)
 Mathematics
Statistics(1)(2)
 Combinatori
cs (2)
 Combinator
ics:
 Algebra(2)
 Combinatori
cs (2)
 Computer
Algorithms
Scientific
Computing:
Data Structure
Differential
Equations(2)
Engineering
Mechanics
Mathematics:
 Partial
Differential
Equations(1)(2)
 Functional
Analysis
 Real
Analysis,
Applied
Mathematical
Method
 Mathematica
l
Programming(1)
(2)
Probability
and Statistics:
 Probability(1
)(2)
 Stochastic
Processes
 Mathematica
l Statistics
 Regression
Analysis
 Experimenta
l Design
 Independent
Study in
Probability(1)(2
)
 Statistical
Computing
 Mathematica
l
Programming(1)
(2)
 Compound
Interest
 Risk
Management
Combinatorics:
 Independent
Study in
Combinatorics(
1)(2)
 Computer
Algorithms
 Coding
Theory
 Graph
Theory
 Enumerative
Combinatorics(
1)(2)
Scientific
Mathematics:
 Partial Differential
Equations(1)(2)
 Functional Analysis
 Real Analysis
 Applied Mathematical
Method
 Mathematical
Programming(1)(2)
Probability and Statistics:
 Probability(1)(2)
 Stochastic Processes
 Mathematical Statistics
 Regression Analysis
 Experimental Design
 Independent Study in
Probability(1)(2)
 Statistical Computing
 Mathematical
Programming(1)(2)
 Compound Interest
 Risk Management
Combinatorics:
 Independent Study in
Combinatorics(1)(2)
 Computer Algorithms
 Coding Theory
 Graph Theory
 Enumerative
Combinatorics(1)(2)
Scientific Computing:
Partial Differential
Equations(1)(2)
Matrix Computations
High Performance
Computing
Asymptotic and
Perturbation Methods
Linear Programming
Functional Analysis
Mathematical Biology
Numerical Differential
Equations
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Master, Ph.D.
Computing:
Partial
Differential
Equations(1)(2)
Matrix
Computations
High
Performance
Computting
Asymptotic
and Perturbation
Methods
Linear
Programming
Functional
Analysis
Mathematical
Biology
Numerical
Differential
Equations
Remarks:
Minimum number of credits for graduation: 128
Minimum number of credits for Master graduation: 26
Minimum number of credits for Ph.D. graduation: 18
Faculty Profiles
Title
Name
Education
Professor and
Chairman
Jinn-Liang Liu
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
Univ. of Maryland
Professor
Wen-Jang Huang
Ph.D. in Statistics, Purdue
University
Professor
Yuh-Jia Lee
Associate
Professor
Ching-Yu Chen
Associate
Professor
Tsung-Fang Wu
Associate
Professor
Associate
Professor
Sen-Peng Eu
Hsin-Hung Shih
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
State University of New
York at Buffalo
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
Imperial College, UK
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
National Tsing Hua
University
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
National Taiwan Normal
University
Ph.D. in Applied
Mathematics,National
Cheng Kung University.
Assistant
Professor
Szu-En Cheng
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
Michigan State University
Assistant
Professor
Yuen-Cheng
Kuo
Ph.D. in Mathematics,
National Tsing Hua
Specialty
Numerical Analysis
Differential Equations
Computer Science
Probability Theory
Statistics
Mathematics Education
Probability Theory
Functional Analysis
Differential Equations
Solid Mechanics
Mathematical Biology
Analysis
Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematics
Graph Theory, Enumerative
Combinatorics
Analytic Combinatorics
Algorithms and Related area
White Noise Analysis
Levy White Noise Analysis and
Random Analysis
Algebraic Combinatorics
Coding Theory
Graph Theory
Matrices Theory
Eigenvalue Problem.
Teaching
Assistant
Chien-Hui Chiu
University
B.S. Mathematics,
Tamkang University
Mathematics education