NTU Course

Insect Physiology

Offered in 112-2
  • Serial Number

    15292

  • Course Number

    ENT4006

  • Course Identifier

    612 44100

  • No Class

  • 2 Credits
  • Preallocated

    DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

      Preallocated
    • DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

  • EN-CHENG YANG
  • Thu 6, 7
  • 學新614

  • Type 3

  • 40 Student Quota

    NTU 34 + non-NTU 6

  • No Specialization Program

  • Chinese
  • NTU COOL
  • Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
  • Notes
  • NTU Enrollment Status

    Enrolled
    0/34
    Other Depts
    0/0
    Remaining
    0
    Registered
    0
  • Course Description
    This course will explore the various physiological systems of insects one by one, including: the endocrine system, integumentary system, behavioral system, metabolic system, circulatory system, excretory system, respiratory system, muscular system, nervous system, and communication system. Each student is required to read the designated chapters before class to participate in the discussion.
  • Course Objective
    1. Possess basic knowledge of issues related to insect physiology. 2. Develop an interest in research areas related to insect physiology. 3. Build critical thinking skills regarding questions related to insect physiology.
  • Course Requirement
    1. Students must prepare by reading the assigned chapters before class. 2. In-class impromptu presentations and discussions on the assigned chapters. 3. Missing more than three classes will result in a failing grade for the semester. 4. In addition to mid-term and final exams, there will be unannounced quizzes.
  • Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class
    2 hours
  • Office Hour
    Please write an email to schedule a time with the teaching assistant or teacher first.
    *This office hour requires an appointment
  • Designated Reading
    Physiologsical Systems in Insects (3rd or 4th edition) by Marc J. Klowden ISBN-978-0-12-415819-1 Academic Press
  • References
    The Insects: Structure and Function Paperback (5th edition, 2012) by R. F. Chapman (Author), Stephen J. Simpson (Editor) ISBN-13: 978-0521113892 Cambridge University Press
  • Grading
    30%

    Mid-term Exam.

    Exam scope: Content from weeks 1 to 6 before the mid-term exam.

    30%

    Final Exam.

    Exam scope: Content from weeks 9 to 15 after the mid-term exam.

    30%

    Group report content

    Grades for weeks 7 to 15 are determined by peer-evaluated group presentations.

    10%

    Written report

    Grades determined by the evaluation of each group's written report as well as the grades from regular exams.


    1. NTU has not set an upper limit on the percentage of A+ grades.
    2. NTU uses a letter grade system for assessment. The grade percentage ranges and the single-subject grade conversion table in the NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Regulations Governing Academic Grading are for reference only. Instructors may adjust the percentage ranges according to the grade definitions. For more information, see the Assessment for Learning Section
  • Adjustment methods for students
    Adjustment MethodDescription
    D1

    由師生雙方議定

    Negotiated by both teachers and students

  • Make-up Class Information
  • Course Schedule
    2/22Week 1Course Introduction Signaling Systems I
    2/29Week 2Signaling Systems II
    3/7Week 3Nervous Systems I
    3/14Week 4Nervous Systems II
    3/21Week 5Communication Systems
    3/28Week 6Behavioral Systems
    4/4Week 7Holidays
    4/11Week 8Mid-term Examination
    4/18Week 9Locomotor Systems
    4/25Week 10Integumentaory Systems
    5/2Week 11Metabolic Systems
    5/9Week 12Circulatory Systems
    5/16Week 13Respiratory Systems
    5/23Week 14Excretory Systems
    5/30Week 15Developmental & Reproductive Systems
    6/6Week 16Final Examination