課程資訊
課程名稱
 生物多樣性與保育
Introduction to Biodiversity and Conservation 
開課學期
 111-2 
授課對象
  
授課教師
 李婉儀 
課號
 MPB5240 
課程識別碼
 H44 U5240 
班次
 01 
學分
 3.0 
全/半年
 半年 
必/選修
  
上課時間
 星期一8,9,10(15:30~18:20) 
上課地點
 普503 
備註
 A48:哲學與道德思考、生命科學
總人數上限：30人 
  
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核心能力關聯
 本課程尚未建立核心能力關連
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課程概述

“Introduction to Biodiversity and Conservation” is an English-taught course that focuses on fundamental knowledge for conservation biology by introducing (1) biodiversity, (2) threats to biodiversity, and (3) the approaches to reduce the threats and restore biodiversity. The lectures will cover principles and theories of ecology. Given the interdisciplinary framework of conservation biology, lectures will cover economics and politics, promoting the students to evaluate ecology findings from a different viewpoint. 

課程目標
 By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Define the fundamental principles and theories related to conservation biology
2. Summarize and discuss the history and ongoing topics in the field of conservation biology
3. Discuss the conflicts and the complexity in conservation biology from economic and political perspectives
4. Read, evaluate and communicate the peer-reviewed articles
 
課程要求
 Attendance is expected. If you find that you must miss class, please email me and the TA before the lecture begins. You are allowed to have one free absence in this course.

Assessment:
Attendance (20%)
In-class mini-presentation (20%)
Participation of group discussion (20%)
Final report
• Written (20%)
• Presentation (20%)
Bonus point if you write reflection for field trip to Taipei Zoo  
預期每週課後學習時數
  
Office Hours
  
指定閱讀
  
參考書目
 Sher, Anna, and Richard B. Primack. An Introduction to Conservation Biology / Anna A. Sher, Richard B. Primack. Second edition. New York: Sinauer Associates, 2020. Print.
 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
    
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
Week 1
 2/20  Course Introduction
What is Biodiversity 
Week 2
 2/27  Holiday 
Week 3
 3/6  The Value of Biodiversity 
Week 4
 3/13  Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Change 
Week 5
 3/20  Climate Change and Other Threats to Biodiversity 
Week 6
 3/27  Extinction Risk
Group discussion: To Be or Not to Be - The 'De-Extinction' Debate 
Week 7
 4/3  Holiday 
Week 8
 4/10  Conserving Populations and Species 
Week 9
 4/17  Establishing New Populations and Ex situ Conservation
Group discussion: The Invasion/Conservation Paradox - What happens when an invasive species is also a threatened species? 
Week 10
 4/24  Protected Areas 
Week 11
 5/1  Conservation Outside Protected Areas 
Week 12
 5/8  Restoration Ecology 
Week 13
 5/15  The Challenges of Sustainable Development
Group discussion: Is eco-tourism sustainable? 
Week 14
 5/22  Guest lecture 
Week 15
 5/29  Final presentation 
Week 16
 6/5  Final presentation