NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 微生物學特論(8024)
(Eng.) Special Topics in Microbiology
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Biotechnology
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher 郭志鴻
Department International Master Program in Plant and Microbial Biology/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description The first part introduces the general biology of major microorganism groups. The second part covers core concepts and approaches in modern microbiology. The third part focuses on microbial interactions, from molecular mechanisms to ecological dynamics, with selected applied examples.
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
For students to understand the principles of microbiology research.
1.Knowledge related to botany
2.Knowledge of plant growth, development, and regulatory mechanisms.
3. Knowledge related to microbiology
4.Knowledge of microbial genetics and research capabilities
5. Knowledge of microbiome genomics and analytical techniques
6.Knowledge of microbial diversity and natural resource analysis techniques
7. Knowledge and research capabilities in microbial pathogenic mechanisms and met
8.Experimental analysis and writing skills
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Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Bacteria and archaea
Week 2 Oomycetes
Week 3 Microalgae
Week 4 Viruses
Week 5 Viral vectors
Week 6 Evolution
Week 7 Fungi
Week 8 Bioinformatics and metagenomics
Week 9 Quantitative biology
Week 10 Aquatic microbiology
Week 11 Symbiosis
Week 12 Plant microbiota
Week 13 Plant-fungi interactions
Week 14 Fungi-bacteria interactions
Week 15 Bacteria-bacteria interactions
Week 16 In-class presentation
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Three homework assignments and one in-class oral presentation (25% each).
Textbook & other References
Lecture notes prepared by instructor
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
after lecture every week
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