Download General Biology (II): 6 credits

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General Biology (II): 6 credits
Introduction to the cell structure and functions, genetics, evolution, vertebrate, invertebrate, protists,
fungi, physiology of plants, structures of animals, immune system, blood circulation, gas exchange,
endocrine system, reproduction system, nervous system, animal nutrition, evolution and ecology.
(Instructors: All faculty members of the Department.)
Biochemistry (II) 6 credits
Descriptive chemistry of amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids and
discussion of major metabolic pathways and methods of energy production in cells. Instructors:
Oi-Tong Mak and Chi-Ching Chen.)
Biostatistics: 3 credits
Course covers descriptive statistics, probability, probability distribution, estimation, one-sample,
two-sample, and multi-sample inferences, testing of categorical data, linear regression, and
correlation. Computer exercises are performed in a separate laboratory course. (Instructor: P. C.
Hou)
Biotechnology: 3 credits
A lecture course devoted to the general introduction to genetic engineering, hybridoma technique,
applications of immobilized enzyme, sport doping and chromatography. (Instructors: Oi-Tong Mak
and Wen-Luan Wu.)
Genetics: 3 credits
Mendelian, molecular, quantitative and population genetics are introduced. Linkage analysis, genetic
mapping, mutation and recombination are the important topics covered. Gene structure, function,
expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes are also included. (Instructor: W. L. Wu)
Animal Physiology: 3 credits
Discussion of the functions of various organic systems, including autonomic nervous system,
digestion, respiration, excretion, circulation, endocrine, reproduction, central nervous systems; cell
membrane structure, permeability, transport, potential formation; muscle contractions and nerve
impulse propagation. (Instructor: Prof. Jinn-Ding Lin.)
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Microbiology: 3 credits
The main topics are ultrastructure, physiology, genetics, growth of bacteria, fungus, viruses, etiology,
and pathology of microbial infectious diseases. (Instructor: Shih-Hui Chen.)
Plant Physiology: 3 credits
Encompassing the dynamic processes of growth, metabolism and reproduction in higher plant , and
the responses of higher plants to changes in the environment. (Instructor: Dinq-Ding Huang)
Ecology: 3 credits
A course which offers general knowledge on ecology including adaptation and evolution, abiotic
factors and limits, demography and population growth, population regulation, population
interactions, species diversity and island biogeography, nutrient cycling and energy flow in
ecosystem, and major bio-systems of Taiwan. (Instructor: Ping-Chun Hou)
Animal Histology: 2 credits
A study of the general structures and functions of the tissue, cell and organelles. The scope of
histology also discusses the characteristics of various tissues.(Instructor: J. P. Wang.)
Bacteriology: 3 credits
The main topics are detailed ultrastructure, function, and classification of bacteria; morphology,
cultivation, biochemical characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention, and
treatment of various bacterial infections. (Instructor: Shih-Hui Chen.)
Biotechnology: 3 credits
A lecture course devoted to the general introduction to genetic engineering, hybridoma technique,
applications of immobilized enzyme, sport doping and chromatography. (Instructors: Oi-Tong Mak
and Wen-Luan Wu.)
Cardiovascular system: 3 credits
The course covers the circulation of blood and lymph through the body, the histology of cardiac
muscle; hemodynamics, electrophysiology, cardiac cycle, eletrocardiogram, microcirculation, and
the cardiovascular control system, and the circulation to specific organs: heart, lung, brain, and
kidneys. (Instructor: Jin-Ding Lin)
Cell Biology: 3 credits
The information of nucleus, cytoplasm, membrane, and extracellular, including DNA structure, DNA
replication, transcription, rearrangement, and gene regulation. Protein synthesis, protein targeting,
cytoskeleton, membrane structure, membrane function, extracellular matrix, cell-cell communication,
organelle genetics, and origin of the cell. (Instructor: Chen, H.H.)
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Comparative Anatomy: 2 credits
Covers descriptive morphology with an evolutionary and developmental perspective; the architecture
of vertebrate systems, speculates on survival values of successive modification of earlier and
embryonic structural patterns. (Instructor: Jiann-Ping Wang.)
Embryology: 2 credits
Discussion of the production of germ cells, fertilization, egg cleavage, differentiation, and
ontogenetic development of organisms speculates on variation of morphology and physiology.
Phylogenetic development is also discussed. (Instructor: Jiann-Ping Wang.)
Endocrinology: 2 credits
Study of the concepts of metabolic regulation of the hormones secreted by endocrine glands (or
tissues) in mammalian animals and humans; the classifications and the physiological actions of
hormones; the relationship between nervous system (hypothalamus) and the pituitary gland; the
hormone interactions in insects of their actions in developmental sequences. (Instructor: Jinn-Ding
Lin.)
Enzymology: 3 credits
Discussion of enzyme includes their basic structures, methods of purification, kinetics, reaction and
control mechanisms and applications in clinical and industrial aspects. (Instructor: Oi-Tong Mak.)
Evolutionary Biology: 3 credits
The main topics are genetic bases of the evolution of organisms; genetic mutation of populations;
gene selection; origin and mechanism of formation of species; interactions between species; natural
selection and adaptation. (Instructor: T.Y. Chiang.)
Immunology: 3 credits
The main topics are: the immune system and its organization; chemical, physical and biological
characteristics of antigen and antibodies; interactions between antigens and antibodies;
characteristics and actions of immune lymphocytes; immunity against infectious disease;
hypersensitivity; autoimmunity; immune deficiency; tissue transplantation and tumor immunology.
(Instructor: Shih-Hui Chen.)
Invertebrate Zoology: 3 credits
Invertebrate zoology is fascinating but an enormous field. More than 98% of all known animal
species are invertebrates, and that proportion will undoubtedly increase with time as more species
are described. Invertebrates are distributed among more than 40 phyla and a mind-boggling
number of classes, subclasses, orders and families. The degree of morphological and functional
diversity found within some groups, even single orders, can overwhelm the beginning student.
This course will include phylogeny, behavior, diversity of form and function, life cycle, physiology,
adaptation, ecology, and current research in any of those areas. (Instructor: Jyh-Wei Shin)
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Laboratory Instrument : 2 credits
General description of the theories and methods of some important biological and chemical
instruments including UV/visible, ultracentrifuge, spectrophotometer, high performance lipid
chromatography, β-scintillation counter, amino acid analyzer and capillary electrophoresis.
(Instructor: Oi-Tong Mak.)
Local Flora: 3 credits
The study of the flora of Taiwan. (Instructor: Chang-Sheng Kuoh.)
Microbiology Technology: 2 credits
The main topics are Basic Techniques for microbial research, such as bacterial purification, analysis
of microbial organization & physiology, preservation of bacteria etc. (Instructor: Shih-Hui Chen)
Microtechnique: 2 credits
Lecture, demonstrations, and discussion on the principles of instrumentation and specimen
preparation of biological material for light microscopy. Supervised practice in tissue preparation,
microtomy, staining techniques and darkroom techniques for microphotography. (Instructor:
Sue-Joan Chang.)
Molecular Biology: 3 credits
Discussion of gene structure, expression and mutation in prokaryote and eukaryote; gene cloning;
and structural molecular Biology. (Instructor: Chi-Ching Chen.)
Native Fauna : 2 credits
An introductory course on terrestrial and aquatic fauna of Taiwan, mostly about vertebrates, insects,
and mollusks. (Instructor: Ping-Chun Hou, and J.P.Wang)
Neurobiology: 3 credits
An introduction to neurobiology and biological properties of neurons; the physiological
characteristics of spinal cords, different parts of brains, transection of animal brain; regeneration and
transplantation of nerve cell. (Instructor: Jin-Ding Lin)
Nucleic Acid Biochemistry: 2 credits
Emphasizes the structure, isolation, characterization, synthesis, sequencing and the functions of
DNA and RNA. (Instructor: Chi-Ching Chen.)
Nutrition: 3 credits
Covers digestion, absorption, transportation, and metabolism of nutrients, provides a background in
the science of nutrition that individual can use as the basis for planning a balanced diet in order to
promote cellular, histological, and organic development, maintenance and function. (Instructor:.
Sue-Joan Chang.)
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Parasitology: 2 credits
Parasitology, the study of parasites and their relationships to their hosts, is one of the most
fascinating areas of biology. The study of parasitism is interdisciplinary, encompassing aspects of
systematics and phylogeny, ecology, morphology, embryology, physiology, biochemistry,
immunology, pharmacology, and nutrition, among others. Newly developed techniques in
biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology have also opened significant new avenues for
research on parasites. This course will include phylogeny, behavior, diversity of form and function,
life cycle, physiology, immunology, adaptation, ecology, and current research in protozoa, trematoda,
cestoidea, nematoda, and arthropoda. (Instructor: Jyh-Wei Shin)
Physiology of Digestion: 2 credits
Presents the properties and organization of the major specialized cell types that comprise the
digestive system. Emphasizes the principles of mechanical and biochemical digestion, the
mechanisms and routes of nutrient absorption, transportation and distribution of substances,
intracellular metabolism and integrated utilization of organic substances, and the regulation of
gastrointestinal processes. (Instructor: Sue-Joan Chang.)
Plant Anatomy: 2 credits
The study of internal structures, developments and functions of living plants, especially seed plants.
(Instructor: Chang-Sheng Kuoh.)
Plant Morphology: 2 credits
The study of life cycles, reproduction, external morphology and phylogeny of plants. (Instructor:
Chang-Sheng Kuoh.)
Plant Taxonomy: 2 credits
The study of histories, rules, principles and practice of classifying living plants. (Instructor:
Chang-Sheng Kuoh.)
Plant Biochemistry: 3 credits
Concerning the special structures, products and metabolic pathways that are unique in higher plants.
It is useful to students who major in plant science. (Instructor: Dinq-Ding Huang)
Vertebrate Zoology: 3 credits
Course aim is to describe forms of vertebrates. Also discusses their physiological ecology, genetics
and development.
The taxonomic scheme classifies species from subordinate to more
comprehensive groups. The scope of vertebrate also discusses the phylogeny of various organisms
and the adaptation of vertebrates to environmental change. (Instructor: J.P. Wang and P.C.Hou.)
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Virology: 3 credits
The main topics are: morphology, structure, growth and biochemical characteristics, nomenclature
and classification, multiplication, and genetics of animal, plant, and bacterial viruses; pathogenesis,
diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of various human viral infections. (Instructor:
Shih-Hui Chen.)
Therapeutic Nutrition: 2 credits
Application of nutrition principles and discussion of the rationale for the dietary treatment of a wide
spectrum of disorders such as obesity, G-I disorder, liver and gallbladder disease, renal disease,
Diabetes Mellitus, cardiovascular disease and cancer. (Instructor: Sue-Joan Chang.)
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