1. 建立對化石的認識與解構化石的特徵。
2. 建立對地球歷史與生命演化歷程的完整概念。
3. 藉由化石特徵，瞭解各個階段古生物的結構功能。
4. 瞭解生命演化史中，各個生物類群的親緣關係。
5. 藉由瞭解地質史中重大演化與滅絕事件，檢視現今生物所面臨的現況與危機。1. Establish an understanding of fossils and deconstruct the characteristics of fossils.
2. Establish a complete concept of the history of the earth and the evolution of life.
3. Understand the structure and function of ancient organisms at various stages through fossil characteristics.
4. Understand the genetic relationships of various biological groups in the history of life evolution.
5. By understanding the major evolution and extinction events in geological history, examine the current status and crises faced by living creatures today.
古生物學主要在闡述地球歷史中，各個階段生命現象的型態特徵、結構功能、親緣關係、生活習性、生理機能與地理分布，並藉由化石與岩層沉積特徵，推斷各地質年代的古氣候環境，探究生命的起源、演化適應與滅絕事件。古生物學堪稱是廣義生物學領域中，最具傳統與經典的學科。近年來，又隨著生命科學研究的發展與化石持續地累積發掘，不斷地發生新的證據推翻舊有的假說，不斷地衝擊與挑戰生物演化的理論。藉由本課程，能透過對時間軸的貫穿，逐一檢視地質史中所發生重大生物演化的事件，對於生命的演化歷程有更深入的瞭解。也對生命的現象產生更臻廣泛的認識。
Paleontology mainly explains the morphological characteristics, structural functions, kinship relationships, living habits, physiological functions and geographical distribution of life phenomena at various stages in the history of the earth, and infers the paleoclimate environment of various geological eras through the depositional characteristics of fossils and rock formations. , exploring the origins, evolutionary adaptations and extinction events of life. Paleontology can be called the most traditional and classic discipline in the field of broad biology. In recent years, with the development of life science research and the continuous accumulation and excavation of fossils, new evidence continues to overturn old hypotheses, constantly impacting and challenging the theory of biological evolution. Through this course, you can examine the major biological evolution events in geological history one by one through the timeline, and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of life. It also provides a broader understanding of the phenomena of life.
1. Evolution of the Earth. 2010. by Donald R. Prothero. (The McGraw-Hill). ISBN: 978-0-07-282684-5.
2. Benton, M.J. and D.A.T. Harper. 2009. Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (ISBN: 978-1405141574)
1. Evolution of the Earth. 2010. by Donald R. Prothero. (The McGraw-Hill). ISBN: 978-0-07-282684-5.
2. Benton, M.J. and D.A.T. Harper. 2009. Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (ISBN: 978-1405141574)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 midterm exam |
30 | |
| 期末考期末考 final exam |
30 | |
| 個人報告個人報告 personal report |
20 | 每人報告5分鐘、書面報告1000字以上 |
| 分組報告分組報告 Group report |
20 | 每四人一組，每組口頭報告15分鐘、書面報告，2000字以上 |
| 平時作業平時作業 Daily homework |
10 | 滿分110分 |
