Introduction 學系介紹

The Department of Atmospheric and Geological Sciences originates from two departments, established in 1963 (atmospheric sciences) and 1970 (geology), providing an outstanding place for learning meteorological and geological principles over the past decades.

Our graduates serve in government divisions, research agencies and various industries worldwide. Our faculty have a wide range of expertise including severe weather, climate dynamics, seismology, geochemistry, structural geology, and remote sensing.

Teaching Characteristics 教學特色

The department focuses on core scientific principles and hands-on experience, with emphases in:

• Severe weather and climate change: Addressing the dynamics of weather systems and global climate change.
• Geologic processes and field studies: Developing an understanding of Earth's materials, structures, and evolution through field-based observation and analysis.
• Big data and computational methods: Leveraging artificial intelligence and scientific computing in atmospheric and geologic research.

Applied skills and communication: Practical training in weather reporting, geologic surveying, and science communication.

Course Highlights 課程重點

The curriculum emphasizes field-based observation and inquiry. Core courses include Calculus, general physics/chemistry, Fortran/Python programming, statistical analysis

Core atmospheric science courses: Atmospheric measurement and instrumentation, atmospheric thermodynamics, atmospheric physics, synoptic meteorology, climate change, weather analysis and forecasting.

Core geology courses: Principles of geology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentary geology, structural geology, paleontology, hydrology.

Future 未來發展

Graduates of our program have diverse career paths, including:

1. Government agencies: Our courses provide comprehensive training for students to take civil service exams to enter the Central Weather Administration, the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Geological Survey and Mining Management Agency, Public Works Department, CPC Corporation, Taiwan Power Company, National Park, Freeway Bureau, or be employed as a contract employee by these agencies.
2. Graduate Studies: Advanced research in atmospheric sciences, geology, seismology, earth science, space science, environmental science, and more.
3. Industry: Roles in weather forecasting, renewable energy, environmental consulting, media broadcasting, financial risk, and information technology.

Scholarships 獎學金

1. Shang-bin Cuei Department Chair Memorial Scholarship: available to students in our department with exceptional academic performance, or for senior-year students that have been admitted to our Master's program.
2. Ivy Scholarship: For students from low-income and financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
3. Director Guan Scholarship: 4 per academic year, NT$10,000 each.
4. Li’s Scholarship: 4 per academic year, NT$10,000 each.
5. Chinese Taipei Geophysical Society Scholarship: 1 per academic year, NT$ 10,000.
6. SINO Engineering Scholarship: 1 per academic year, NT$48,000.
7. The Chinese Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Scholarship: 10,000 per academic year.

Cooperation Project 實習與產學合作

1. Cooperative education with the Central Weather Administration (CWA)
2. Summer internships at the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR), and internships in the offshore wind power industry.
3. Part-time research assistantship with department faculty
4. Part-time jobs at television companies to support their weather forecasting
5. Various internships for hands-on field work in geology