International Master s Program in Marine Sciences and

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1 International Master s Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management International Ph.D. Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management

2 Contents Introduction of University Introduction of Program International Master s Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management International Ph.D. Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management 1. Qualification 2. Admission 3. Application form 4. Medical Report 5. Contact Information 6. Schedule

3 Introduction of University National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) was established in 1953 as Provincial Taiwan Maritime Technology. During the period, 1953 to 1964 the college was supported by the Taiwan Provincial Government of the Republic of China (ROC). In 1979, we became a national institution, and were renamed as the National Taiwan College of Marine Science and Technology. A decade later, 1989, the college became a full-fledged university. At present, NTOU has six colleges-maritime Science and Management, Life Sciences, Ocean Science and Resource, Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, as well as Humanities and Social Sciences. These Colleges house a total of 28 undergraduate departments and graduate institutes. As we look at the progress over the last 55 years, the University has undergone great growth and change and has been now recognized as one of the nation s most important centers of learning and scholarship, especially in the marine sciences and maritime studies. Responding to the changing needs of society and the widening interests of our students, we are developing into a comprehensive university with a unique maritime focus. We aim to be an internationally known institution of higher education. Toward this end, Our social sciences and liberal arts programs are developing as a core part of education at NTOU. The University is rapidly moving toward providing a positive learning environment and culture for intellectual and personal growth, with ocean interests as our unique characteristic.

4 Introduction of Program International Master s Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management International Ph.D. Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management 1. Qualification Foreign students majored in the fields related to those listed above graduated with bachelor degree or master's degree from any national or registered private universities and independent colleges in ROC, or foreign universities and independent colleges approved by the ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Education. Acceptable equivalency in fields should be determined by the Director of the Department of Aquaculture. Foreign applicants, who are able to secure a prior guarantee from their respective agencies of service for retaining the job and associated salary during their studies at the National Taiwan Ocean University, will receive a preferential consideration at the selection process. 2. Admission (1) Object of Recruits The National Taiwan Ocean University is recruiting foreign aquaculture, fisheries, and marine resource-related applicants for the Master of Science (M.S.) program and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program. The language for the courses will be English. (2) Source of Funding for the Scholarship Program The two-year scholarship M.S. program and the three-year scholarship Ph.D. program designed for foreign applicants are funded by the International Cooperation and Development Fund(TaiwanICDF). (3) Scope of Curriculum There are four scopes of curriculum in this M.S. program, including Aquaculture, Fisheries, Marine Resource Management, and Applied Economics. And the scope of curriculum in Ph.D. program is Aquaculture.

5 (4) Admission Requirement Foreign students majored in the fields related to those listed above graduated with bachelor degree or master's degree from any national or registered private universities and independent colleges in ROC, or foreign universities and independent colleges accredited by the ROC Ministry of Education. Acceptable equivalency in fields should be determined by the Director of the Department of Aquaculture. Foreign applicants, who are able to secure a prior guarantee from their respective agencies of service for retaining the job and associated salary during their studies at the National Taiwan Ocean University, will receive a preferential consideration at the selection process. (5) Program Duration I. M.S. Program The policy of the duration of the scholarship for master s program is limited to two years. Foreign students should complete and successfully pass all courses and a master thesis within the two-year period, and receive the M.S. degree conferred by the Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University in accordance with the laws of ROC Ministry of Education. If a student fails to finish the requirements for the master's degree within the stipulated time period, the scholarship provided by the TaiwanICDF should not be extended. II. Ph.D. Program - The policy of the duration of the scholarship for Ph.D. program is limited to three years. Students should successfully complete and pass all courses within the stipulated time period, and pass oral exam for dissertation within three years, and receive the Ph.D. degree conferred by National Taiwan Ocean University in accordance with the laws of ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Education. III. (6) Application Procedures The following items must be submitted with the application when applying to National Taiwan Ocean University: I. 2 one-inch and 10 two-inch frontal pictures, without hat or headband, taken within the last two months.

6 II. Application form III. Two copies of the photocopy of diploma and transcripts (authenticated by Taiwan Embassy / Representative Office) IV. Health Examination Certificate (including an HIV test) V. Two recommendation letters VI. Study and research plan in English, which should include the following: i. Introduction--Stating the result of literature reviews as well as stating student's background, personal interest, strengths and weaknesses, if any. ii. Objective--Stating specifically the purpose of this research. iii. Action plans--specifying the supportive research activities to be carried out to accomplish the objective as specified above. iv. Anticipated results--stating the result that can be anticipated in conducting the action plans listed above. v. References--Listing pertinent references, if any. VII. Personal Information (including a photograph) and other supporting materials VIII. Evidence of English proficiency--if applicants are from countries where English is not the native language. All materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Representative Office to the Department of Aquaculture, Admission Office, National Taiwan Ocean University. (7) Notification of Admission and Registration I. After being reviewed and approved by the Foreign Student Application Evaluation Committee, applications will be submitted by the President of the National Taiwan Ocean University for final approval. II. After being notified of admission, students must complete registration procedures within the specified time and submit proof of their employers' consent for the registration. Late registration will not be accepted. III. If there is untrue or falsified information, the student will be denied for admission.

7 IV. After registration, students must provide original diplomas. V. If the above documents were not written in English, English translation documents must be accompanied with the original documents. (8) Scope of Scholarship I. Entitlements:The scholarship including airfare, housing, tuition, credit fees, insurance, book costs and monthly allowance will be provided to each student. The scholarship is itemized as follows: i. Airfare -- The TaiwanICDF will provide economy class tickets on the most direct flights to Taiwan. ii. iii. Housing -- All students must reside in the graduate student dormitory provided by the NTOU. Tuition fee -- Tuition fee will be paid as required by the NTOU. iv. Credit fees -- Credit fees are varied with the number of credits registered. Credit fees will be paid as required by the NTOU. v. Insurance -- While in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance as set by the Ministry of Education, each student should be insured for accidental. The insurance fees will be paid by the project. vi. Book costs -- Purchasing textbooks as required by instructors shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of Aquaculture. vii. Allowance -- Each student shall receive NT$15,000 per month(nt$180,000 per annum)as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student s local bank account. II. Merit awards: Merit awards for outstanding performance Compete with the program students enrolled in the same year. Using semester as a unit, the students with an average grade better than 85 will be considered as candidates for the excellent academic performance award. The awards include NT$15,000 for the student with the best grade; NT$10,000 for the student with the second best grade if there are more than 3 students in the class; and NT$8,000 for the student with the third best grade if there are more than 5 students in the class.

8 (9) Notices I. M.S. Program students shall not take more than 12 credits per semester. However, under special circumstances, one additional class or 3 credits will be permitted with the approval of the Director of the Department of Aquaculture. A total of 15 credits per semester will be the maximum. II. M.S. Program students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in courses and 6 credits in thesis, which are calculated separately. The students will earn the Master of Science degree from the Department of Aquaculture after the full completion of studying. III. Ph.D. Program students must complete a minimum of 18 credits in courses and 12 credits in thesis, which are calculated separately. The students will earn the Ph.D. of Science degree from the Department of Aquaculture after the full completion of studying. IV. Ph.D. Program students shall meet the academic requirements specified under National Taiwan Ocean University Regulations Governing Dissertations and National Taiwan Ocean University Aquaculture Department Regulation for SCI Research Paper. V. Graduate students under both M.S. and Ph.D. program are graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 70 being the passing grade. Required courses, if failed, must be repeated. A student, who fails academically, judging from the averaged score for all the courses taken in a school year, shall be dismissed. VI. Graduate student's ethic is graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 70 being the passing grade. Anyone receives less than 70 shall be dismissed. VII. For any reason a graduate student cannot attend class or other required activities, authorized leave of absence must be requested according to the school regulations. VIII. Program students of the same sex will be assigned to live in the same dormitory room. Observation of dormitory rules is a must. IX. Graduate Students are required to work as teaching assistants. The nature and hours of work should be determined by the Director of the Department of Aquaculture.

9 (10) Others In the event of issues or matters not mentioned in the preceding articles, relevant rules and regulations of the present program as well as those of the Ministry of Education and the National Taiwan Ocean University shall apply. List of M.S. Program Courses offered and their respective Instructional Hours ( 1 ). Required Courses Course Title Credits 1 st year 2 nd year 1 st 2 nd 1 st 2 nd Comments Seminar Thesis Chinese I 1 1 Chinese II 1 1 Chinese III 1 1 Total

10 ( 2 ). Elective Courses Program in Aquaculture Course Title Credits Instructor Aquaculture Environment 3 Dr. Jiann-Chu Chen Fish and Shellfish Immunology 3 Dr. Jiann-Chu Chen Practicum in Biometry 3 Dr. Yew-Hu Chien Planning and Management of Aquaculture Environment 3 Dr. Yew-Hu. Chien Aquaculture Economics 3 Dr. Sha Miao Econometrics 3 Dr. Sha Miao Thesis Writing 3 Dr. Jin-Chywan Gwo Genetic & Breeding in Aquaculture 3 Dr. Jin-Chywan Gwo Aquatic Microbiology 3 Dr. Kuo-Kau Lee Bacterial Diseases of Aquatic Animals 3 Dr. Kuo-Kau Lee Living Organisms as Food for Aquaculture 3 Dr. Shyn-Shin Sheen Principle of Aquaculture 3 Dr. Shyn-Shin Sheen Fish Nutrition and Feedstuffs 3 Dr. Shyn-Shin Sheen Lipid Chemistry 3 Dr. Yii-Shing Huang Physiological Ecology 3 Dr. Yii-Shing Huang

11 Genetic Engineering 3 Dr. Cheng-Hui Lin Fish Pharmacology 3 Dr. Ping-Chung Liu Aquaculture Biotechnology 3 Dr. Jenn-Kan Lu Genetic Engineering Technology in Aquaculture 3 Dr. Jenn-Kan Lu Shrimp Culture Principles & Practices 3 Dr. Fan-Hua Nan The Biology of Penaeidae 3 Dr. Fan-Hua Nan Advanced Application of Fishery Database 3 Dr. Hong-Ming Chen Nutrition Genomics 3 Dr. Ron-shan Chen International fisheries development and policy 3 Dr. You-Sheng Tsau Growth Genomics 3 Dr. Ron-shan Chen

12 Program in Marine Resource Management Course Title Credits Instructor Fisheries Science and Management 3 Dr. I-Hsun Ni Ecological Methodology 3 Dr. I-Hsun Ni Marine Resource Ecology 3 Dr. I-Hsun Ni Fisheries Management and Policy 3 Dr. Chin-Chen Ou International Market Analysis of Seafood Product Environmental and Fishery Resource Economics 3 Dr. Chin-Hwa Sun 3 Dr. Chin-Hwa Sun Seafood Demand and Consumption 3 Dr. Fu-Sung Chiang Special Topics on Seafood Marketing 3 Dr. Ching-Chun Chen Fishery Economics 3 Dr. Tosa Quantitative and Research Method 3 Dr. Lee Costal Management and Community Development 3 Dr. W Y Chiau Advanced Biostatistics 3 Dr. Kwang-Ming Liu Fish Stock Assessment 3 Dr. Kwang-Ming Liu Catch Data Statistics and Processing 3 Dr. Shyh-Bin Wang WTO and Fisheries 3 Dr. Ching-Ta Chuang Marine Laws and Affairs 3 Dr. Ching-Ta Chuang Marine resource Policy and Management 3 Dr. Ching-Ta Chuang

13 List of Ph.D. Program Courses offered and their respective Instructional Hours ( 1 ). Required Courses Course Title Credits 1 st year 2 nd year 3 rd years Comments 1 st 2 nd 1 st 2 nd 1 st 2 nd Seminar Thesis Chinese I 1 1 Chinese II 1 1 Chinese III 1 1 Total

14 Graduate Division of the department of Aquaculture Course Title Credits Instructor Environmental Immunology 3 Dr. Jiann-Chu Chen Oxidant Application on Nutrition of Aquatic Animals 3 Dr. Yew-Hu Chien Endocrinology and Reproduction 3 Dr. Ching-Fong Chang Advanced Aquaculture Economics 3 Dr. Sha Miao Advanced Statistics 3 Dr. Sha Miao Seminar in Breeding 3 Dr. Jin-Chywan Gwo Diseases and Immunology of Aquatic organism 3 Dr. Kuo-Kau Lee Fish Virology 3 Dr. Hsin-Yiu Chou Advanced Feed Nutrition 3 Dr. Shyn-Shin Sheen Advanced Environmental Physiology 3 Dr. Yii-Shing Huang Topics of Genetic Engineering 3 Dr. Cheng-Hui Lin Aquaculture Biotechnology 3 Dr. Jenn-Kan Lu Advanced Molecular Biology 3 Dr. Jenn-Kan Lu Advanced Aquatic Animal Nutrition 3 Dr. Chyng-Hwa Liou

15 CANDIDATE S APPLICATION FORM PROJECT TITLE International Master s Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management International Ph. D. Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management Instructions This form should be completed in typewritten form by the candidate. Each question must be answered clearly and completely. Details are required in order to make appropriate arrangements. If necessary, additional pages of the same size may be attached. 1. PERSONAL DATA a. NAME Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss Surname Last name Attach Recent Photograph Here b. HOME ADDERSS Given Name First Name Middle Name c. NATIONALTY Tel d. SEX Male Female e. MARITAL STATUS Single Married f. DATE OF BIRTH (Day Month Year): AGE g. RELIGION h. HEALTH CONDITION i. CHRONIC DISEASE j. DIETARY RESTRICTION No Yes No Yes If yes, Please specify If yes, Please specify k. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LISTEN READ WRITE SPEAK Excellent Good Fair Excellent Good Fair Excellent Good Fair Excellent Good Fair l. CONTACT PERSON, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Name Relationship Address Tel

16 2. PRESENT EMPLOYMENT a. DESIGNATION Month year b. INSTITUTE / ORGANIZATION Since c. TYPE OF BUSINESS d. ADDRESS Tel Fax e. TYPE OF THE ORGANIZATION Govt. Ministry/ University/ Govt./State Owned Agency Institution Enterprise Locally Owned Joint Foreign Owned NGO Enterprise Venture Enterprise f. PRESENT JOB DUTIES 3. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Note Highest Diploma Only School Name Subject Qualifications (Certificate / Diploma / Degree) Year Obtained PREVIOUS WORKING EXPERIENCE Note For Each Pervious Job Experience DESIGNATI 1. ON ORGANIZATION WORKED FOR PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT JOB DUTIES INTENDED DEPARTMENT OF STUDY a. Department

17 6. RECOMMENDATION OF AUTHORITY Comments on educational qualifications, experience in the training subject, age, and personality of the candidate: Responsible official: Title Signature: Name Date:

18 DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE 1. I hereby declare that the information as provided by me in this document is true and accurate. I understand and accept that any false declaration of information on my part will disqualify me from the program, even when it is in progress. 2. I declare that I am not suffering from any serious or chronic disease and that I am not hindered in the performance of my duties by any illness or disability: 3. I hereby undertake to abide by the laws of the Republic of China (ROC) during my stay in Taiwan and undertake to do the following: 1.1 Fulfill due performance as required in attendance. 1.2 Not seek employment or engage in any political activities. 1.3 Bear any additional expenses or risks incurred as a result of any changes initiated by myself. 1.4 Not bring with me any family members or friends. 4. I fully agree that the TaiwanICDF has the right to terminate the scholarship if, during my stay in the ROC, my behavior causes any difficulties for the management of the TaiwanICDF or the training institution. 5. I understand that during my stay in the ROC, only those matters related to the training program will be settled in accordance with the TaiwanICDF- s / NTOU s rules and regulations, and that the TaiwanICDF s / NTOU s decision will be final and will be implemented accordingly. Cases irrelevant to the training program shall be otherwise of my own responsibilities and at my own cost. Signature: Date: Name:

19 7 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION To the Applicant: Please complete the form with legible prints. If necessary, additional pages of the same size may be attached. 1. Full Name: 2. Nationality: 3. College or University: Degree: Date: Major: Minor: 4. Major subject planed to study at the NTOU: 5. Extra-curricular activities: 6. Publications: 7. Attach a research or study plan: 8. Attach three recommendation letters: Applicant s signature: Date of Application:

20 8 APPLICATION PROCEDURES To the Applicant: The study plan should content the following items in details. Please use additional pages of the same size to attach the context. 1. Title: 2. Introduction: 3. Objective : 4. Action plans: 5. Anticipated results: 6. References:

21 International Cooperation and Development Fund MEDICAL REPORT FOR International Higher Education Scholarship Programs 2009 PART 1: PART 2: HEALTH DECLARATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM Applying for: National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) International Master s Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management International Ph.D. Program in Marine Sciences and Resource Management INSTRUCTION: PART 1: Personal Details and Health Declaration - to be completed by the applicant I hereby certify that the following information is true and complete, and agree that any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a material fact on this form may result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place or scholarship, or may result in the termination of any such offer at a future date. I hereby grant the TaiwanICDF permission to share information contained in my Medical Examination Form with relevant authorities. X Signature Date PART 2: Medical Examination - to be completed by certified physician National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) reserves the right to require the applicant to undergo a future medical examination after he/she arrives in the Republic of China (Taiwan).

22 PART 1: HEALTH DECLARATION Nationality: Name: (Last) PHOTO (First) (M. Initial) Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Y/ M/ D/ Health History: Have you ever suffered any of the following conditions? Please mark X in appropriate box Yes No Yes No Psychiatric illness Thyroid Diseases Epilepsy Kidney Diseases Migraine Cancer Asthma HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis (PTB) Venereal Diseases Hypertension (HPT) Leukemia Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Hemophilia Heart Diseases Hepatitis Malaria Please State (if any) Other illnesses. Operation / Surgical. Allergic to. Family Medical History (if any) Father: Mother: Past Year Life: Please select

23 1. Sleep: 7~8 hours every day Under 7~ 8 hours Often suffer from insomnia 2. If that is basic to exercise each time for 30 minutes and 3 times every week at least, did you achieve? No Yes 4. Do you often feel anxious and worried? Few or not Sometimes Often 5. Do you often feel the chest is stuffy? No Sometimes Yes 6. Stomach-ache? No Sometimes Often;. Headache? No Sometimes Often 7. The menarche (girl only): (1) The age of the menarche: years-old (2) Is menstrual cycle regular? No Yes(Date of partition day) (3) Do you ever have menstrual cramp phenomenon No Yes PART 2: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Physician must complete all questions and give additional comment where necessary. Kindly note that physician is responsible for the information, suggestions and recommendation regarding the applicant s health given in this form. Certified original lab data need to be attached as reference. Name of Applicant: Date of Birth Y/ M/ D/ Physical Examination: HEIGHT: cm WEIGHT: kg BLOOD PRESSURE: / mmhg PULSE RATE: /min VISUAL ACUITY: R L EYES: normal color anomalous other EAR/NOSE/THROAT: normal auditory meatus abnormal cleft lip and palate impending infarction allergic rhinitis chronic rhinitis other NECK: normal wryneck goiter the lymphoid swelling of gland is big other CHEST: normal thoracic anomaly core noise arrhythmias other CHEST X RAY: normal advertise for like the tuberculosis pleura effusion thoracic abnormality tuberculosis calcify the spinal column side is curved up cardiac hypertrophy bronchiectasis other ABDOMEN: normal hepatomegaly splenomegaly hernia other SPINAL COLUMN ARMS AND LEGS: normal scoliosis frog limb articulation deformity edema other

24 SKIN: normal wart purple plague scabies a dermatitis other MOUTH CAVITY: normal oral hygiene is poor calculus gingivitis milk tooth other Urine Test: NAD WBC RBC PROTEIN CLUCOSE Hepatitis B Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Serological Test for Syphilis: POSITIVE NEGATIVE HIV Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE THE ORIENTATION INSTITUTION WILL REQUIRE A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE/SHE ARRIVES IN ROC (TAIWAN). THE ONE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY. Pregnancy Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Is the applicant now under treatment for any physical or emotional condition? Do you have any recommendations for the health care of this applicant? By history and physical examination, is this applicant a carrier of any communicable disease?

25 CERTIFICATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER: I certify that I have examined the above applicant and in my opinion: The applicant is medically fit to undertake a program in Taiwan The applicant suffers mental or physical defects and is NOT in good health Name of physician, Title Name of Hospital / Clinic Address : : : Not valid if without the hospital or clinic s seal : : Contact Information 1.Application forms and relevant materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) embassies /representative offices to the following address: The Admission Office National Taiwan Ocean University 2, Pei-ning Rd, Keelung(202-48), Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: Ext.5200 FAX: AQ@mail.ntou.edu.tw hthuang@mail.ntou.edu.tw Mr. Mario Huang caro150@mail.ntou.edu.tw Ms. Carol Chen 2. No application with missing articles or incomplete forms will be accepted by the National Taiwan Ocean University. No late submission or make-up practice of any will be accepted.

26 6. Schedule All completed application forms must be received by the National Taiwan Ocean University through ROC (Taiwan) embassies/representative offices and no later than May 30, every year. Late submission of applications will not be accepted.