課程名稱 |
變動環境中的珊瑚礁生態系 Coral Reef Ecosystem in a Changing World |
開課學期 |
111-2 |
授課對象 |
理學院 海洋生物及漁業組 |
授課教師 |
單偉彌 |
課號 |
Ocean5097 |
課程識別碼 |
241EU5040 |
班次 |
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學分 |
3.0 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
選修 |
上課時間 |
星期二6,7,8(13:20~16:20) |
上課地點 |
海研110教室 |
備註 |
本課程以英語授課。 總人數上限:15人 |
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課程概述 |
The rapid decline of coral reefs around the world motivates research to better understand how these ecosystems will look tomorrow under climate change. This course will make an up-to-date review of the knowledge of reef organisms and ecosystems, and it will emphasize the contemporary factors of reef degradation affecting population dynamics. Elements supporting the resilience of these ecosystems will be introduced together with perspectives in terms of reef conservation. Overall, through the lectures, the students will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the coral reef crisis and the immediate actions to take for the long-term management of these fragile ecosystems. Several examples will be based on reefs in Taiwan, and relevant speakers will be invited to illustrate specific topics. This course is an introduction to coral reefs and requires basic knowledge in marine life, biology, and ecology. Few classes about coral physiology could be a bit more challenging, but overall a strong curiosity about coral reefs is the most important to enjoy this course.
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課程目標 |
Provide/identify:
• General knowledge of reef organisms and coral ecosystems
• Research priorities in the context of global changes
• Implication for reef management and conservation |
課程要求 |
General knowledge on ecology and biology, high interest and curiosity about coral reefs |
預期每週課後學習時數 |
1hr / week for review |
Office Hours |
另約時間 |
指定閱讀 |
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參考書目 |
Dai C.F., Horng S. (2009a) Scleractinia Fauna of Taiwan. I. The Complex Group. National Taiwan University.
Dai C.F., Horng S. (2009b) Scleractinia Fauna of Taiwan. II. The Robust Group. National Taiwan University.
Denis V., Soto D., De Palmas S., Lin Y.T.V., Benayahu Y., et al. (2019) Taiwan. In: Loya Y., Puglise K.A., Bridge T. (eds) Mesophotic coral ecosystems. Springer, Cham. pp 249-264. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-92735-0_14
Dubinsky Z., Stambler N. (2011) Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition. Springer, Dordrecht,552p. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-0114-4_1
Sheppard C.R.C, Davy S.K., Pilling G.M., Graham N.A.J (2018) The Biology of Coral Reefs. Second Edition. Oxford University Press, 363 p. doi: 10.1093/oso/9780198787341.001.0001 |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
Week 1 |
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Introduction to the course |
Week 2 |
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History and challenges in coral research |
Week 3 |
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The paleoecology and distribution of coral reefs |
Week 4 |
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Scleractinian coral systematics |
Week 5 |
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Anatomy and biology of scleractinan corals |
Week 6 |
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The photosynthesis of zooxanthellate corals |
Week 7 |
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Coral calcification: from cells to reefs, response to ocean acidification |
Week 8 |
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Presentation |
Week 9 |
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Coral reef algae: biology, taxonomy, diversity |
Week 10 |
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Invertebrates and their roles in coral reef ecosystems |
Week 11 |
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Reef fish biology and ecology |
Week 12 |
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Acclimatization and adaptation of reef corals |
Week 13 |
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The resilience of coral reef ecosystems |
Week 14 |
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Final |
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