NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 專題討論(三)(8091)
(Eng.) Seminar(III)
Offering Dept Department of Plant Pathology
Course Type Required Credits 1 Teacher CHANG,PI-FANG LINDA
Department Department of Plant PathologyPh.D Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description Select and read newly published scientific papers related to biotechnology so that students can gain a broad understanding of research methods and directions in related fields. The presentations and discussions will help students to keep up with current findings, exercise their critical thinking skills, and improve their presentation and debate abilities.
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
To enhance students' understanding of the latest research related to biotechnology, and the questions to be solved and the approaches to be applied in this research.
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
25
25
25
Discussion
Other
Written Presentation
Other
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course introduction
Week 2 Select newly published scientific paper related to biotechnology
Week 3 Paper presentation and discussion-1
Week 4 Paper presentation and discussion-2
Week 5 Paper presentation and discussion-3
Week 6 Paper presentation and discussion-4
Week 7 Paper presentation and discussion-5
Week 8 Paper presentation and discussion-6
Week 9 Paper presentation and discussion-7
Week 10 Paper presentation and discussion-8
Week 11 Paper presentation and discussion-9
Week 12 Paper presentation and discussion-10
Week 13 Paper presentation and discussion-11
Week 14 Paper presentation and discussion-12
Week 15 Paper presentation and discussion-13
Week 16 Final evaluation
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Oral Presentation 50%
Worksheet 15%
Final PPT files (with Q&A) 15%
Discussion 10%
Attendance 10%
Textbook & other References
N/A
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
SCI Q1 (top 25%) journal paper published within 3 years related to biotechnology
Office Hours
Make appointment in advance with the teacher by Email
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
02.Zero Hunger   12.Responsible Consumption   15.Life On Landinclude experience courses:N
Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials legally.Please respect gender equality.
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