課程名稱 |
探索臺灣:自然環境與資源 Exploring Taiwan: natural environment and resources |
開課學期 |
107-2 |
授課對象 |
森林環境暨資源學研究所 |
授課教師 |
袁孝維 |
課號 |
Forest5035 |
課程識別碼 |
625EU1900 |
班次 |
01 |
學分 |
2.0 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
選修 |
上課時間 |
星期三8,9(15:30~17:20) |
上課地點 |
新203 |
備註 |
本課程以英語授課。兼通識A7*。與施路易、謝志豪、劉奇璋、胡哲明合授 總人數上限:60人 |
Ceiba 課程網頁 |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1072Forest5035_01 |
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課程概述 |
Taiwan, an island country rich in biodiversity, located between Eurasian Plate and Philippine Sea Plate, the geological structure is quite young. The frequent orogeny in Taiwan form many towering mountains, so even though Taiwan is in the tropical and subtropical zone, the temperate climate can still be found at high altitudes. In addition, the creatures, adapted to different climates, are able to survive in Taiwan.
Taiwan is also known from high percentage of endemic species. This is because in the Ice Age, Taiwan was connected to Eurasia. After the Ice Age, Taiwan was isolated by the ocean, and many lives gradually evolved into endemic species on the island. Nowadays, the proportion of endemic species in Taiwan is about 71% in mammals, 17% in birds, 22% in reptiles, 31% in amphibian, 19% in freshwater fish, 25% in plants, and 60% in insects.
Although the land area of Taiwan is only 0.027% of the total of the world, the number of species is as high as 3.8%, which is 150 times the global average. Furthermore, the marine species around Taiwan are about 10% of the world, which is 361 times the average. Taiwan is not a country with large territory, while its rich biological resources are such amazing. Base on that, we invite guest speakers in different fields to talk about the geography, wildlife, ecosystem and culture of Taiwan. They will help students to learn more about the beautiful nature of Taiwan. Besides the lectures, students could also learn deeply through the 3 various field trips (2 for assigned trips and 1 for an optional trip). |
課程目標 |
The class aims to provide NTU international students with a better knowledge in the aspects of the nature and geography in Taiwan and enabling them to take advanced courses lectured in Chinese or partake in research in the future. |
課程要求 |
1. Please attend each class on time. After 15:35, you’ll be noted as late arrival.
2. Please participate actively in class discussions. Once you answer or ask a question in class, you can sign on the designated paper after class as record and get extra points for final.
3. Please check CEIBA and NTU-mail for course announcements will be made. |
預期每週課後學習時數 |
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參考書目 |
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評量方式 (僅供參考) |
No. |
項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
1. |
Attendance |
15% |
Students should attend each class on time. When you get in the classroom, please take a white paper from TAs for pop quiz. After 15:35, you’ll be given a green paper and noted as a late arrival. |
2. |
Pop quiz |
10% |
Questions will be asked at the end of the class. Please answer the quiz on the paper and turn it to TA before you leave the classroom. |
3. |
Field trip reports/assignments |
15% |
We have two assigned trips, Campus tour and Taipei City Zoo, and one optional trip that you can visit the place you are interested in and related with nature source. Please finish your reports and upload them to CEIBA within two weeks after trips. |
4. |
Group project |
30% |
Students will be divided into several groups and you can choose from following topics:
- What part of Taiwan's natural environment impresses you or you enjoy the most.
- Compare the natural environment or events of your own country to Taiwan.
- Choose a topic Prof. Hsiao Wei Yuan approves. |
5. |
Final exam |
30% |
The final exam will be based on the content from lectures. |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
Week 1 |
2/20 |
Introduction - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 2 |
2/27 |
Geology of Taiwan - Prof. Ludvig Löwemark |
Week 3 |
3/06 |
Tea Culture and Science in Taiwan - Prof. Kai-Hsien Chen |
Week 4 |
3/13 |
Pelagic Ecosystems - Prof. Chih-Hao Hsieh |
Week 5 |
3/20 |
Birds of Taiwan - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 6 |
3/27 |
Freshwater fish in Taiwan - Prof. Chi-Chang Liu |
Week 7 |
4/03 |
No class because of study day (adjusted holiday) |
Week 8 |
4/10 |
Mammals of Taiwan - Dr. Jung-Tai Chao |
Week 9 |
4/17 |
Group Report Discussion - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 10 |
4/24 |
Flora of Taiwan - Prof. Jer-Ming Hu |
Week 11 |
5/01 |
Campus tour to NTU Herbarium and Zoology Museum I - Prof. Jer-Ming Hu |
Week 12 |
5/08 |
Campus tour to NTU Herbarium and Zoology Museum II - Prof. Jer-Ming Hu |
Week 13 |
5/15 |
Amphibians in Taiwan - Prof. Chi-Chang Liu |
Week 14 |
5/22 |
Snakes in Taiwan - Prof. Si-Min Lin |
Week 14 |
5/25(SAT.) |
Veterinary Hospital & Reptile Rescue Center in Taipei city zoo - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 15 |
5/29 |
Group Project Presentation (Group10,3,6,14) - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 15 |
6/01(SAT.) |
Veterinary Hospital & Reptile Rescue Center in Taipei city zoo - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 16 |
6/05 |
Group Project Presentation (Group 13,1,12,8,11)- Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 17 |
6/12 |
Group Project Presentation (Group 7,5,2,9,4) - Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan |
Week 18 |
6/19 |
Final Exam |
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