課程目標及內涵 (Course Objectives and Contents) :
1. 本課程目的在以演化學為核心，討論各類群動物的結構與功能之現況與限制。從大象的耳朵談起，討論為什麼我們身體有一條魚、為什麼斑馬不會得胃潰瘍？而從叢林到文明，人類身體的演化和疾病的產生，卻是生物演化與文明演化不同調的必然。例如：能夠理解蜘蛛絲如何產生？蝙蝠的回聲定位是怎麼回事？豐年蝦是地表最強的滲透壓調節者？如果妳/你的皮膚像山椒魚的，敷面膜就有用。
2. 建立動物生理學的基本觀念，包括：動物體內恆定的觀念、正回饋及負回饋調控機制。透過以人體生理學的內容為基礎，討論各種生理機制的運作；再輔以各種動物的例子，將觀念強化。在討論各生理系統後，學生將具備生理學知識之基本素養，並能讀懂科普雜誌如 Scientific American中，生理學相關的文章的能力。
＊＊需要在暑假期間先訂教科書
1. The purpose of this course is to discuss the current status and limitations of the structure and function of various animal groups, with evolution as the core theme. Starting from the ears of an elephant, we will explore questions such as why humans have a fish-like structure and why zebras don't get ulcers. The evolution of the human body and the emergence of diseases from jungle to civilization represent different trajectories of biological and cultural evolution. For example: How does spider silk form? What is echolocation in bats? Why are freshwater shrimp the strongest osmoregulators on land? If your skin were like that of a pufferfish, would applying a face mask be effective?
2. To establish fundamental concepts in animal physiology, including the concept of homeostasis and the mechanisms of positive and negative feedback regulation. Building upon the content of human physiology, we will discuss the operation of various physiological mechanisms and reinforce these concepts with examples from various animals. After exploring each physiological system, students will acquire a basic understanding of physiology and develop the ability to comprehend articles related to physiology in popular science magazines such as Scientific American.
* Textbook ordering is required during the summer break.
多元教學方式 (Muliti-Teaching Methods) :
說明：除了課堂講授與考試測驗之外，本課程在學期中可能會運用到以下哪些教學方式，以期能進一步提升學生學習成效。
In addition to classroom lectures and exams, this course may incorporate the following teaching methods throughout the semester to further enhance students' learning outcomes.
主要參考書籍/資料 (Textbooks and References)：
Hill, R.W., G.A. Wyse, and M. Anderson. 2018. Animal Physiology. 4th edition. Sinauer, MA, USA.
疫情關係，向國外書商訂書需要4-6週，每一本約3500元。我已建議圖書館購買15本，預期可在開學前抵達，可提供同學自行借用。
雖然價格相當高，但是這是目前全球寫得最好的「動物生理學」教科書，對動物生理學有興趣的請考慮訂購。可以和教師約時間（hclin@thu.edu.tw），先來我辦公室看看教科書，再決定是否訂購。請需要訂書的同學，最遲在7/5之前請和我聯絡。未來還可以轉賣給下一屆學弟妹，繼續使用。
Due to the pandemic, it takes 4-6 weeks to order books from overseas bookstores, with each book costing approximately 3500 NT dollars. I have suggested that the library purchase 15 copies, which are expected to arrive before the start of the semester and will be available for students to borrow.
Although the price is quite high, this is currently one of the best "Animal Physiology" textbooks globally. If you are interested in animal physiology, please consider placing an order. You can schedule a time with the teacher (hclin@thu.edu.tw) to come to my office and review the textbook before deciding whether to order. Please contact me no later than July 5th if you need to place an order. In the future, you can also resell the textbooks to the next generation of students to continue use.
