NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 微生物多樣性特論(6137)
(Eng.) Special Topics in Microbial Diversity
Offering Dept International Master Program in Agriculture
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher SHEN,FO-TING
Department Master Program in Biological and Sustainable Technology/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course offers the comprehensive and in-depth treatment of microbial diversity for graduate students. Using a global approach, Microbial Diversity illustrates the impact of microorganisms on ecological and Earth system phenomena.
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
Illustrates the importance of microbial diversity for the understanding of global physiochemical and biological processes. Presents analyses of microscopic, culture, molecular, and phylogenetic systematic methods. Shows the relevance of microbial diversity to global environmental problems such as climate change and ozone depletion.
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4.
80
20
Lecturing
topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Written Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Culture methods
Week 3 Molecular and genomic methods
Week 4 The concept of microbial species
Week 5 Microbial taxonomy and phylogeny
Week 6 Phylogenetic analysis
Week 7 Biogeochemical cycling of nutrients
Week 8 Microbial diversity and global environmental issues
Week 9 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (1)
Week 10 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (2)
Week 11 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (3)
Week 12 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (4)
Week 13 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (5)
Week 14 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (6)
Week 15 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (7)
Week 16 Selected reading, oral presentation and discussion (8)
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Attendance: 15%, Oral presentation: 50%, Discussion: 20%, Final report: 15%
Textbook & other References
Microbial Diversity 2005, Oladele Ogunseitan
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
6 hr
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
02.Zero Hunger   13.Climate Action   15.Life On Landinclude experience courses:N
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Update Date, year/month/day:2026/01/13 20:17:05 Printed Date, year/month/day:2026 / 3 / 10
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