NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 專題研究(4119)
(Eng.) Special Topics Research
Offering Dept Department of Food Science and Biotechnology
Course Type Required Credits 1 Teacher LIU PEI FEN
Department Department of Food Science and Biotechnology/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description Students will select a specific topic to present on stage, and then receive questions from their peers and teacher. The teacher will provide feedback on any areas that need improvement. As a guide, students will be directed on how to prepare and gather information, organize and articulate their paper content, and receive advice based on their performance.
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
The purpose of this course is to allow senior students to study the latest research papers related to food, nutrition, and biotechnology, and present their findings on stage to train their basic communication skills. Students will be trained in collecting data, organizing content, and expressing their papers effectively.
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Lecturing
Discussion
Exercises
Networking/Distance Education
topic Discussion/Production
Assignment
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Written Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction to seminar course
Week 2 Overview of topics and expectations for presentations
Week 3 Research skills and strategies
Week 4 How to find, evaluate, and cite sources for papers
Week 5 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 6 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 7 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 8 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 9 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 10 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 11 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 12 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 13 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 14 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 15 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 16 Student presentations of papers and feedback from peers and instructor
Week 17 Summarize the presented paper as written report.
Week 18 conclusion and evaluation of seminar course
Evaluation
1. The teacher will provide feedback, ask questions, and give grades for each presenting student.
2. All participating students will ask questions and give grades for each presenting classmate.
3. A written report is required.
4. Attendance will be taken into account.
Textbook & other References
Related journals, textbooks, and websites.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
English journal articles with high impact factors within the past three years.
Office Hours
Every Monday from 15:00 to 17:00.
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
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