課程名稱 |
演化生物學 Evolutionary Biology |
開課學期 |
104-1 |
授課對象 |
生命科學院 生態學與演化生物學研究所 |
授課教師 |
胡哲明 |
課號 |
EEB5035 |
課程識別碼 |
B44 U1420 |
班次 |
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學分 |
3 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
選修 |
上課時間 |
星期三2,3,4(9:10~12:10) |
上課地點 |
生科4A |
備註 |
與王俊能、丁照棣合開 總人數上限:80人 |
Ceiba 課程網頁 |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/10411041evobiol |
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課程概述 |
Evolutionary biology is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary subject in biological sciences. It provides the insights and meaning for the phenomenon of the living world surrounding us. This course is designed to introduce the general concepts in evolutionary biology, including theories, models, and experimental evidences. Students are highly recommended to take genetics or equivalent subjects before taking this course. Students are required to participate the discussion sessions, and some of the materials require extra works after the class. Several homework assignments will be distributed during the semester. |
課程目標 |
The aims of this courses are to let students understand the concepts and theories of evolutionary biology. |
課程要求 |
Prerequisite of the course: Biology, and Genetics or equivalent. |
預期每週課後學習時數 |
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Office Hours |
每週三 12:00~13:00 |
指定閱讀 |
Futuyma, D. J. 2013. Evolution, 3rd ed. Sinauer Assoc., Inc., USA. (http://sites.sinauer.com/evolution3e/, 九州圖書)
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參考書目 |
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評量方式 (僅供參考) |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
第1週 |
9/16 |
Introduction: evolutionary biology (Ch 1) |
第2週 |
9/23 |
The tree of life and patterns of evolution (Ch 2, 3) |
第3週 |
9/30 |
Evolution of life on earth (Ch 4, 5)/ Discussion 1 |
第4週 |
10/07 |
The geography of evolution (Ch 6)/ Debate 1
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第5週 |
10/14 |
The evolution of biodiversity (Ch 7) / Conflicts and cooperation (Ch 16) |
第6週 |
10/21 |
Midterm exam I |
第7週 |
10/28 |
Evolution of life history (Ch 14)
Sex and reproductive success (Ch 15) |
第8週 |
11/04 |
The evolution of interactions among species (Ch 19) / Discussion 2 |
第9週 |
11/11 |
Evolution of genes and genomes (Ch 20)/ Discussion 3
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第10週 |
11/18 |
Evolution and development (Ch 21) |
第11週 |
11/25 |
Macroevolution (Ch 22)/ Debate 2 |
第12週 |
12/02 |
Midterm exam II |
第13週 |
12/09 |
Variation (Ch 8, 9) |
第14週 |
12/16 |
Genetic drift (Ch 10)/ Discussion 4 |
第15週 |
12/23 |
The genetic theory of natural selection (Ch 11, 12)/ Discussion 5 |
第16週 |
12/30 |
Phenotypic evolution (Ch 13)/ Discussion 6
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第17週 |
1/06 |
Species (Ch 17)/ Speciation (Ch 18)/ Debate 3
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