Earth sciences are of fundamental importance to society by discovering natural resources (water, fuels, and minerals) and utilizing them wisely, understanding and dealing with natural hazards we face (earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides), and in understanding how life and the earth interact and how to mitigate the environmental problems we have created.
Historically the curriculum and research of the Department were centered on two areas, mineralogy/petrology and paleontology/stratigraphy. In order to keep up with the demands of an ever changing society, the graduate program was expanded to include both traditional geology and applied geology disciplines in 1993. In 2001, the study of geophysics was added to the department as a developing field where, in just three short years, the department was rated as one of the top ten departments on the National Taiwan University campus in 2004 owing to achievements in teaching and research.
The Institute of Oceanography was established in 1968, the first of its kind in Taiwan, the Republic of China. Its mission is not only to train graduate students but also to provide the environment for scientists from all aspects of oceanography--physical, chemical, geological, geophysical, biological and fisheries--working together to explore the seas around Taiwan. Its faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence and social responsibility through studying the marine environment, exploiting marine resources, and protecting marine ecosystems.
Established in 1955, the Department of Geography has a history close to fifty years. Before 1972, the department included the two sections of Geography and Meteorology which evolved into two separate departments. In response to the Department's needs in teaching and research and the needs of society, the faculty members had grown both in numbers and qualifications, trying to represent the various sub-disciplines of geography. Faculty strengths are found in four general fields of interests: Physical Geography, Human Geography, GIS, and Resource Management.
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is located across from the College of Management, next to Choushan Road, on the main campus of National Taiwan University (NTU). Our unique landscape includes elegant architecture, a quiet environment, a spacious sight, a gigantic red and white observation tower, lush and spacious observing enclosure , and a spectacular spherical rawinsonde antenna.
The Department of Civil Engineering at National Taiwan University offers civil engineering education as well as research opportunities for society and the nation. It is recognized as the largest and leading department among all civil engineering departments in Taiwan. The Department's teaching and research activities can be categorized into four major areas, namely, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, and transportation engineering. Two newly developing areas are Computer-Aided Engineering and Construction Management.
