I. This course will be taught by Assistant Research Fellow Chang Rui-Sheng and Adjunct Associate Professor of Aquaculture at our university. In addition to lectures on professional knowledge, it will also incorporate hands-on observation of algae under a microscope and in their natural environment, allowing learners to visualize the theoretical foundation and practical operations more concretely and gain a deeper understanding of algae.
II. Algae can be described as a group of organisms with the most diverse variations in size, color, and lifestyle, truly earning the title of "cross-boundary" masters. They are classified into different biological kingdoms. Even today, with the extensive use of molecular biological data in species classification, there remains considerable uncertainty in the classification of algae. Furthermore, algae have diverse applications in various research fields in the 21st century, including food and nutrition, feed and fertilizer, chemical products, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, ecological environment, marine ranching, and even global warming, biofuels, green buildings, and bioplastics, all of which can serve as materials for development and research. Despite the widespread use of algae, knowledge about them has not yet become widespread in our lives. Many people may not have even seen what common edible kelp looks like. This course will begin by discussing the value of algae and then gradually introduce these algae that are closely related to our lives.
III. Course Information
(I) Course Code: 2857532.
(II) The course is completely free and open to all participants.
(III) Registration Method: This course is available on the "ewant Open Education Platform." Participants should first register for a personal account on this platform (http://www.ewant.org/) to enroll in the course.
(IV) Course URL: http://pse.is/PEHMC
(V) Course Duration: The course begins on June 3, 2020, and runs for eight weeks (6 hours of video content).
(VI) Course Schedule
1. Week 1: Introduction to Algae.
2. Week 2: Classification of Algae.
3. Week 3: Distribution of Algae.
4. Week 4: Algae and the Environment.
5. Week 5: Applications of Algae.
6. Week 6: Research and Future of Algae.
IV. Participants who meet the passing standard for this course will be awarded 6 hours of professional development credit on the "National In-service Teacher Training Information Network." Please fill out the following form at that time: https://pse.is/JAU4F, for our university to verify your identity.
V. The electronic version of the course poster is attached.