NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 獸醫基礎科學概論(一)(2159)
(Eng.) Fundamentals in Veterinary Basic Science(I)
Offering Dept Department of Veterinary Medicine
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher LIU HAO PING ect.
Department Department of Veterinary Medicine/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description An overview of research at the College of Veterinary Medicine highlights distinctive research groups and individual faculty members' research expertise and topics.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
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This course allows undergraduate students to understand the basic research aspects of veterinary medicine, including key research topics, distinctive features, connections with clinical or other biomedical fields, and its impact and contributions to society. Through this course, students will be inspired to develop an interest in veterinary basic research and consider engaging in future related fields.
Lecturing
topic Discussion/Production
Exercises
Discussion
Attendance
Written Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Overview of Veterinary Sciences: Meet The Teachers and Discover How We’ll Learn Together
Week 2 Companion Animal Welfare
Week 3 Animal Papillomaviruses: An Undervalued Viral Group
Week 4 When Outbreaks Speak: Japanese Encephalitis in Taiwan
Week 5 Term Paper-1 (Select One Topic from Weeks 2 to 4)
Week 6 The Tug of War Between Virus and Host: Viral Decapping Enzymes as Tools for Immune Evasion
Week 7 From Virus Secrets to New Cures: How Basic Research Powers Antiviral Drugs and Vaccines
Week 8 Oncolytic Viruses vs. Tumors: A Battle Inside the Tumor Microenvironment
Week 9 Term Paper-2 (Select One Topic from Weeks 6 to 8)
Week 10 Parrot Beak and Feather Disease: How Clinic Visits Sparked Lab Discoveries
Week 11 Translational Medicine with Assistance of Animal Models
Week 12 Unmasking Respiratory Pathogens: What We Learn from Animal Studies and Their Alternatives
Week 13 Term Paper-3 (Select One Topic from Weeks 10 to 12)
Week 14 Recombinant Proteins: What Are They? Could They End Up on Your Plate?
Week 15 Exploring Mandibular Condyle Cartilage from a Different Perspective
Week 16 Final Report (Select One Topic from Weeks 14 and 15)
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Attendance (20%)
Discussion during the courses (20%)
Term papers and reports (60%)
Textbook & other References
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Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Each lecturer provides their own teaching materials.
Office Hours
Please make an appointment with lecturers via email.
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