本課程以生命科學系學生為主要授課對象，讓學生對昆蟲及昆蟲學有初步認識。涵蓋的主題包括昆蟲的多樣性和重要性，昆蟲重要結構（形態）和功能（生理學）之間的相互關係，昆蟲生態學和行為，以及昆蟲對經濟和醫學的影響。另外也會介紹昆蟲與其他動物間之關係、昆蟲分類與演化等。實習部分則著重於昆蟲採集、保存、標本製作等。通過此課程希望能幫助學生們了解到底是何種因素讓昆蟲成功地在地球上繁衍，更希望能廣泛的開發學生們對於除了人類以外動物作為日後研究題材的研究興趣。透過本課程的介紹，可以讓大家能夠認識到周遭的常見昆蟲和了解他們的生物學和獨特的適應性。This course is mainly taught to students from the Department of Life Sciences, allowing students to have a preliminary understanding of insects and entomology. Topics covered include the diversity and importance of insects, the interrelationships between important structures (morphology) and functions (physiology) of insects, insect ecology and behavior, and the impact of insects on economics and medicine. In addition, the relationship between insects and other animals, insect classification and evolution, etc. will also be introduced. The internship part focuses on insect collection, preservation, specimen preparation, etc. Through this course, we hope to help students understand what factors allow insects to successfully reproduce on the earth. We also hope to widely develop students' interest in animals other than humans as future research topics. Through the introduction of this course, everyone can recognize the common insects around them and understand their biology and unique adaptations.
昆蟲是地球上數量最豐、種類最多的動物。陸地上的動物中大約每六種就有五種是昆蟲。究竟昆蟲的龐大數量與多樣性純屬湊巧，還是有其緣由？如果昆蟲的多樣性並非偶然，我們是否能夠經由昆蟲的內部構造、生理、發生學以及生活史的諸多特性中找到原因？什麼是昆蟲演化的關鍵？探究昆蟲在自然界中為何如此重要將是這個課程的主題之一。
這個課程的目的是透過授課與閱讀的方式向大學生介紹昆蟲令人目眩神迷的多樣性與習性。藉由檢視昆蟲的演化史、內部構造、發生、食性、生活史策略、行為以及長久以來與人類間的互動（包括正面與負面），這門課將探索光怪陸離的昆蟲生物學。課程中安排的野外調查與實驗部分將提供親手操作的機會來採集並細察這些令人驚豔的動物。
Insects are the most abundant and diverse animals on earth. Approximately five out of every six species of land animals are insects. Is the huge number and diversity of insects just a coincidence, or is there a reason? If the diversity of insects is not accidental, can we find the reason through the many characteristics of the internal structure, physiology, genesis and life history of insects? What is the key to insect evolution? Exploring why insects are so important in nature will be one of the themes of this course.
The purpose of this course is to introduce college students to the dizzying diversity and habits of insects through lectures and readings. This course will explore the bizarre biology of insects by examining their evolutionary history, internal structure, occurrence, feeding habits, life history strategies, behaviors, and long-term interactions with humans (both positive and negative). The fieldwork and laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on opportunities to collect and examine these stunning animals.
Gullan, P. J. and P. S. Cranston. 2010. The insects: An outline of Entomology 4th Ed. Blackwell Science Press 590pp.
Entomology 3rd Ed. Gillott, C. 2005 Springer 835pp.
昆蟲學概論 （The Insect: An Outline of Entomology 4/e）徐堉峰，林宗岐編譯。2015，第二版，合記圖書出版社
Gullan, P. J. and P. S. Cranston. 2010. The insects: An outline of Entomology 4th Ed. Blackwell Science Press 590pp.
Entomology 3rd Ed. Gillott, C. 2005 Springer 835pp.
The Insect: An Outline of Entomology 4/e compiled by Xu Yufeng and Lin Zongqi. 2015, second edition, He Kee Books Publishing House
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考試期中考試 midterm exam |
30 | |
| 期末考試期末考試 final exam |
30 | |
| 平時成績平時成績 usual results |
20 | 包含出席率 |
| 報告報告 report |
20 |
