NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 普通動物學(1116)
(Eng.) General Zoology
Offering Dept Department of Veterinary Medicine
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher Shin-Wu LIU ect.
Department Department of Veterinary Medicine/Undergraduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description General zoology is a basic subject of life sciences. This course was designed to equip first-year students with knowledge that build up the foundation for the follow-up professional areas of animal medicine. The contents focus on the structures and functions of animal kingdom, including basic cell biology, gene and heredity of life, as well as functional physiology of animal systems. The goal of this course was not to train zoology experts, but to inspire curiosity for exploration of natural phenomena, and to facilitate the transition into the future professional courses in veterinary medicine.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. Exploring cellular structures and functions
2. Understanding genes and inheritance of animals
3. Understanding structure-function relations in animal physiology
Networking/Distance Education
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Electrical Signals in Animals
Week 2 Neural Regulation in Animals
Week 3 Animal Transport System
Week 4 Animal Excretory System
Week 5 Animal Digestive System
Week 6 Sensation in Animals
Week 7 Movement in Animals
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Cell Structure and Function
Week 10 Cell Membranes
Week 11 Cellular Signaling
Week 12 Nucleic Acids and Inheritance
Week 13 Expression of Genes
Week 14 Mitosis and Meiosis
Week 15 Cell Respiration
Week 16
Final Exam
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
出席狀況(10%),測驗與/或報告(90%)
Textbook & other References
Reece et al.(2021) Campbell Biology, 12th edition, Pearson
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
教師自編講義
Office Hours
By appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
include experience courses:N
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Update Date, year/month/day:2026/08/12 00:22:57 Printed Date, year/month/day:2026 / 8 / 18
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