Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2019 259405 Ecology and Disaster 1 3.0 3 ★ Ying-Chu Chen GCDPE 5 0 土木大三大四與防災所合開/研究所15人

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2019	259405	Ecology and Disaster	1	3.0	3	★	Ying-Chu Chen	GCDPE	5	0	土木大三大四與防災所合開/研究所15人

Course Plan：

Instructor Ying-Chu Chen

Email ycchen@ntut.edu.tw

Last Updated 2018-12-12 10:41:08

Course Objective This course is intended for students and will examine structure and function of ecological systems, including populations, communities, and ecosystems, role of evolution in structure and function of systems, and influence of society on the biosphere. By the end of the semester, students who complete all necessary assignments will be able to: 1)Understand major concepts and terminology in the field of ecology. 2)Identify reputable sources for ecological information. 3)Comprehend the methods and application of ecological research. 4)Evaluate human interactions with nature and effects on natural systems.

Course Schedule 1)Introduction to environmental ecology 2)Environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability (1/2) 3)Environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability (2/2) 4)Science, matter, energy, and systems (1/2) 5)Science, matter, energy, and systems (2/2) 6)Ecosystems: what are they and how do they work? (1/2) 7)Ecosystems: what are they and how do they work? (2/2) 8)Biodiversity and evolution (1/2) 9)Mid-term exam 10)Biodiversity and evolution (2/2) 11)Biodiversity, species interactions, and population control 12)The human population and its impact (1/2) 13)The human population and its impact (2/2) 14)Movie review: Dangal 15)Climate and terrestrial biodiversity (1/2) 16)Climate and terrestrial biodiversity (2/2) 17)Group report on ecological mapping in campus 18)Final exam

Evaluation and grading policy 1)Mid-Term (30%) 2)Final Exam (35%) 3)Participation/Assignments (35%)

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:Yes
Essentials of Ecology, 5e., G. Tyler Miller, Jr. and Scott E. Spoolman. Available at: https://sangu.ge/images/EssentialsofEcology.pdf

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Instructor	Ying-Chu Chen
Email	ycchen@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2018-12-12 10:41:08
Course Objective	This course is intended for students and will examine structure and function of ecological systems, including populations, communities, and ecosystems, role of evolution in structure and function of systems, and influence of society on the biosphere. By the end of the semester, students who complete all necessary assignments will be able to: 1)Understand major concepts and terminology in the field of ecology. 2)Identify reputable sources for ecological information. 3)Comprehend the methods and application of ecological research. 4)Evaluate human interactions with nature and effects on natural systems.
Course Schedule	1)Introduction to environmental ecology 2)Environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability (1/2) 3)Environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability (2/2) 4)Science, matter, energy, and systems (1/2) 5)Science, matter, energy, and systems (2/2) 6)Ecosystems: what are they and how do they work? (1/2) 7)Ecosystems: what are they and how do they work? (2/2) 8)Biodiversity and evolution (1/2) 9)Mid-term exam 10)Biodiversity and evolution (2/2) 11)Biodiversity, species interactions, and population control 12)The human population and its impact (1/2) 13)The human population and its impact (2/2) 14)Movie review: Dangal 15)Climate and terrestrial biodiversity (1/2) 16)Climate and terrestrial biodiversity (2/2) 17)Group report on ecological mapping in campus 18)Final exam
Evaluation and grading policy	1)Mid-Term (30%) 2)Final Exam (35%) 3)Participation/Assignments (35%)
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Essentials of Ecology, 5e., G. Tyler Miller, Jr. and Scott E. Spoolman. Available at: https://sangu.ge/images/EssentialsofEcology.pdf
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