NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 兩生類動物學(6442)
(Eng.) Biology of Amphibians
Offering Dept Department of Life Sciences
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher Chuang, Ming-Feng
Department Department of Life Sciences / Graduate Language Chinese 英文/EMI Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description 兩生動物學是以兩生類動物研究為主的科學。本課程著重兩生動物基本知識的瞭解,以及對於台灣常見與主要兩生動物的認識。課程包含兩生動物的分類(形態特徵)與生物多樣性、生殖生態、生理生態、行為生態、生活史特徵演化與保育生物學的探討。學生將在課程中習得:1. 瞭解兩生動物的分類特徵、生態與演化關係2. 瞭解兩生動物研究與人類生活的關係,以及保育的重要性。3. 對台灣兩生動物現況有基本認識。
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
探究生物的分佈和多樣性形成原因
瞭解生物演化的機制
2.Understanding biodiversity and biological classification
100
Discussion
Lecturing
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 1. Introduction
Week 2 2. History of Amphibian Biology
Week 3 3. Evolution of amphibians
Week 4 4. Introduction to amphibians in Taiwan I
Week 5 5. Introduction to amphibians in Taiwan II
Week 6 6. Reproduction and life history
Week 7 7. Water balance and gas exchange
Week 8 8. Thermal regulation, performance, and energetics
Week 9 9. Communication
Week 10 10. Social behavior & sexual selection
Week 11 11. Mid-term exam
Week 12 12. Foraging ecology and diets
Week 13 13. Defense and escape
Week 14 14. Parental care
Week 15 15. Population & community Ecology
Week 16 16. Biogeography and Phylogeography
Week 17 17. Conservation biology
Week 18 18. Final exam
Evaluation
Project report and presentation (50%), Attendance and performance (50%)
Textbook & other References
Vitt, LJ & Caldwell, JP (2009) Herpetology: an introductory biology of amphibians and. reptiles (3rd ed). Academic Press, San Diego.
Wells, KD (2007) The ecology and behavior of amphibians. Chicago: The University of Chicago.
Duellman, WE (1986) Biology of amphibians. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

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