本課程之目標在於深化研究生對於生態、行為與演化學的認識，並透過文獻閱讀、課堂討論與口頭報告，增進研究生的科學素養與培養研究生的批判性思考能力。本課程將分別從個體、族群、群聚與生態系等角度，討論相關科學議題。
學習目標(Learning Objectives):
1) 深化生態、行為與演化學的背景知識。
2) 透過文獻閱讀、課堂討論與口頭報告，強化同學的批判性思考能力。
3) 強化科學溝通與討論的技巧(especially in English)。
This is a required course for graduate students. The course may therefore be offered in English depending on the presence of international students. Since English is still the language of science and scientific practices, it is also of paramount importance for domestic students to be proficient at using English as a medium of communication.
The course is aimed to provide graduate students broader and deeper understanding in Ecology and Evolution via discussions on scientific literatures. The course is also aimed to help students develop the ability of organizing and integrating pieces of knowledge that scattered across scientific literature, which is the first step to establish background of a given topic, discover the knowledge gaps, and devise a research project. Therefore, in this course, students are required to do a large amount of literature reading, share with the fellow students, and lead the discussion, either on assigned or self-chosen topics.The goal of this course is to deepen graduate students' understanding of the science, behavior and evolution, and to improve graduate students' scientific literacy and cultivation of graduate students' critical thinking ability through literary reading, class discussion and oral reports. This course will discuss related scientific topics from the perspectives of individuals, ethnic groups, clusters and ecological systems.
Learning Objectives:
1) Deepen background knowledge in ecology, behavior and evolution.
2) Strengthen the critical thinking ability of classmates through literary reading, class discussion and oral reporting.
3) Strengthen scientific communication and discussion skills (especially in English).
This is a required course for graduate students. The course may therefore be offered in English depending on the presence of international students. Since English is still the language of science and scientific practices, it is also of paramount importance for domestic students to be profitive at using English as a medium of communication.
The course is aimed to provide graduate students broader and deeper understanding in Ecology and Evolution via discussions on scientific literatures. The course is also aimed to help students develop the ability of organizing and integrating pieces of knowledge that scattered across scientific literature, which is the first step to establish background of a given topic, discover the knowledge gaps, and design a research project. Therefore, in this course, Students are required to do a large amount of literature reading, share with the fellow students, and lead the discussion, either on assigned or self-chosen topics.
1. Mary Jane West-Eberhard (2003) Developmental Plasticity and Evolution. Oxyford University Press
2. Russel Bonduriansky & Troy Day (2018) Extended Heredity: A new understanding of inheritance and evolution
3. Extended Evolutionary Synthesis: An integrative research program (https://extendedevolutionarysynthesis.com/)
4. Anne Charmantier, Dany Garant, Loeske E. B. Kruuk (eds.) (2014) Quantitative Genetics in the Wild. Oxyford University Press
5. Timothy A. Mousseau & Charles W. Fox (eds) (1998) Maternal Effects as Adaptations. Oxyford University Press.
1. Mary Jane West-Eberhard (2003) Developmental Plasticity and Evolution. Oxyford University Press
2. Russel Bonduriansky & Troy Day (2018) Extended Heredity: A new understanding of inheritance and evolution
3. Extended Evolutionary Synthesis: An integrated research program (https://extendeddevolutionarysynchology.com/)
4. Anne Charmantier, Dany Garant, Loeske E. B. Kruuk (eds.) (2014) Quantitative Genetics in the Wild. Oxyford University Press
5. Timothy A. Mousseau & Charles W. Fox (eds) (1998) Maternal Effects as Adaptations. Oxyford University Press.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 口頭報告 Oral presentation口頭報告 Oral presentation Oral presentation |
35 | |
| 期末報告 Term paper期末報告 Term paper Final report Term paper |
35 | |
| 案例討論 Case-study discussion案例討論 Case-study discussion Case-study discussion |
20 | |
| 課堂參與 Participation performance課堂參與 Participation performance Class Participation Performance |
10 | 包含出席狀況 attendance record included |
