寄生性微生物，是人類、動植物甚或其他微生物的病原，造成疾病瘟疫、農糧減產。微生物應用在食品、醫療、生質能源、環境工程、工業生產等產業，是重要與珍貴的生物資源，與我們生活關係密切。事實上，微生物無所不在，是生物圈中重要的生產者與主要分解者，也與人類福禍相倚。本課程深入簡出地介紹微生物的奧秘，透過與生活結合的實例，期使學生在生命科學知識、觀念、技術與應用有正確的基礎認識，讓學生探索生命世界的微妙，對生活中的微生物有更多的了解與認識，由自然科學的方法或哲學角度，審視相關熱門公共議題。將生命科學知識融入生活當中，使學生面臨急速社會的變遷過程中，能充份掌握對生命本質、健康、科技生活及生態保育等正確的概念、思辨能力與處理態度，得以利益或啟用於未來生活。Parasitic microorganisms are pathogens to humans, animals, plants and even other microorganisms, causing diseases and plagues and reduced agricultural and food production. Microorganisms are used in industries such as food, medical care, biomass energy, environmental engineering, and industrial production. They are important and precious biological resources and are closely related to our lives. In fact, microorganisms are ubiquitous and are important producers and major decomposers in the biosphere. They are also closely related to the blessings and misfortunes of mankind. This course introduces the mysteries of microorganisms in an in-depth and simple way. Through real-life examples, it aims to enable students to have a correct basic understanding of life science knowledge, concepts, technologies and applications, allowing students to explore the subtleties of the living world and understand the microorganisms in life. Have more understanding and understanding, and examine relevant hot public issues from a natural science method or a philosophical perspective. Integrate life science knowledge into life, so that students can fully grasp the correct concepts, critical thinking skills and attitude towards the nature of life, health, technological life and ecological conservation in the face of rapid social changes, so that they can benefit or be used in the future Life.
瘟疫與人 (天下文化)
下一場人類大瘟疫 (漫遊者)
演化之舞 (天下文化)
死亡晚餐派對 (生命潛能)
口紅、鑽石、威而鋼 (商周)
我們為何成為貓奴 (紅樹林)
細菌的世界 (二魚文化)
1493 (衛城出版)
Plague and Man (Tianxia Culture)
The Next Great Human Plague (The Wanderer)
The Dance of Evolution (Tianxia Culture)
Death Dinner Party (Life Potential)
Lipstick, diamonds, Viagra (Shang and Zhou Dynasties)
Why We Become Cat Slaves (Mangrove)
The World of Bacteria (Erfish Culture)
1493 (Acropolis Publishing)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 midterm exam |
35 | |
| 期末考期末考 final exam |
40 | |
| 作業、演講心得、筆記等作業、演講心得、筆記等 Assignments, speech experiences, notes, etc. |
25 | 逾時繳交不予計分 |
