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 2025-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 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
1. Exploring cellular structures and functions
2. Understanding genes and inheritance of animals
3. Understanding structure-function relations in animal physiology
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Electrical Signals in Animals (許筑甯)
Week 2 Neural Regulation in Animals (許筑甯)
Week 3 Sensation in Animals (許筑甯)
Week 4 Movement in Animals (許筑甯)
Week 5 Animal Transport System (許筑甯)
Week 6 Animal Excretory System (許筑甯)
Week 7 Animal Digestive System (許筑甯)
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Cell Structure and Function (劉新梧)
Week 10 Cell Membranes (劉新梧)
Week 11 Cellular Signaling (劉新梧)
Week 12 Nucleic Acids and Inheritance (劉新梧)
Week 13 Expression of Genes (劉新梧)
Week 14 Mitosis and Meiosis (劉新梧)
Week 15 Cell Respiration (劉新梧)
Week 16
Final Exam
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
閱覽與教材內容相關之youtube 專業影片
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)
04.Quality Educationinclude experience courses:N
Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials legally.Please respect gender equality.
Update Date, year/month/day:2025/08/07 15:06:00 Printed Date, year/month/day:2025 / 8 / 19
The second-hand book website:http://www.myub.com.tw/