This “Introduction of Biodiversity” aims to lead students appreciate the beauty of biodiversity by both lectures from instructors and from the field work in the NTU Experimental Forest. We invite multiple instructors to provide general knowledge of biodiversity, sustainable development goals and the idea of 30 by 30. We will arrange a 5-day field trip to the NTU Experimental Forest. During the field trip, students will do hands-on experiments with our instructors and discuss the biodiversity managements with local community. For students who are interested in participating in this course. We will provide an information session on Feb. 24th (Monday) from 12:20 to 13:00 in the 3C classroom of the Life Science Building (3F). Please join us to learn more about the details. The prioraty goes to MPB students and international students.

Student will be able to 1.understand the importance of biodiversity 2.organize knowledge and synthesize ideas 3.appreciate the beauty of biodiversity and ecosystem service

We expect students fully participate in the lectures and the field trip. During the field trip, students need to do group project and discussion. Each student will need to present his/her view on how we can behave more environment friendly and to promote the importance of biodiversity and conservation. 40% Group Project/ Presentation 40% Individual reports/ homework 20% peer evaluation

The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert (2014) Half-Earth by Edward O. Wilson (2017)