NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 植物病理學特論(6225)
	(Eng.) Advances in Plant Pathology
Offering Dept	Department of Plant Pathology
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	CHUNG KUANG REN ect.
Department	Department of Plant Pathology/Graduate	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	本課程的目的在於就分子生物學及作用機制的角度闡述致病過程、病原微生物與寄主植物交互作用、病害診斷技術、抗藥性及病害防治原理，以已發表之研究論文資料、案例與最近的研究趨勢為教材，並說明各研究主題之研究方法與技術。 The goal of the class is to elucidate the principles of pathogenesis, microbe-plant interactions, disease diagnosis techniques, pesticides resistance, and disease control methods based on the knowledges of molecular biology and mode of actions. Teaching materials are derived from published research articles, well-known study cases, and latest research trends. Research methods and techniques for each topic are introduced as well.
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
使學生就分子生物學及作用機制的角度，了解致病過程、病原微生物與寄主植物間交互作用、病害診斷技術、抗藥性及病害防治等之原理，並理解各研究主題之研究技術。The course is intended to introduce the advanced student to the nature of plant pathology in different aspects. Lectures will be presented on a review of literature in the field. This is an advanced course that will cover specific topics in depth.	1.Knowledge and technology related to plant pathology and plant health inspection and quarantine 2.Knowledge of plant pathogenic microorganisms 3.Skills on agricultural biotechnology and its application 4.Practical skills for plant medicine	25 30 30 15	Lecturing Discussion topic Discussion/Production	Quiz Assignment Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 General concepts of plant diseases Week 2 Overview of fungal pathogenesis and pathogenicity/virulence Week 3 Overview of plant resistance and susceptibility to fungal pathogens Week 4 Analytic tools for dissecting microbial pathogenicity Week 5 Resistant mechanisms and signal transduction Week 6 Pathogen effectors and Plant immunity Week 7 Current advances in plant diseases caused by nematodes Week 8 Current advances in plant diseases caused by viruses Week 9 Midterm Week 10 Current advances in plant diseases caused by Oomycetes Week 11 Current advances in plant diseases caused by Basidiomycetes I Week 12 Current advances in plant diseases caused by Basidiomycetes II Week 13 Current advances in plant diseases caused by Ascomycetes I (airborne disease: Pyricularia) Week 14 Current advances in plant diseases caused by Ascomycetes II (soil-borne disease: Fusarium) Week 15 Pesticide application & resistance Week 16 Current advances in plant diseases caused by bacteria Phytobiomes in plant pathology Final self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.    04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.    06.Participation in field trips and outdoor instructional activities at other NCHU campuses or branches, including experimental forests or test sites.
Evaluation
Midterm and final exams 90%, ¬class attendance 10%
Textbook & other References
The lecture handouts and reading assignments will be posted on iLearning one week prior to the designated lecture hours.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
handouts
Office Hours
課堂中公告 10:00 Monday
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