Department of Life Science 生命科學系

On November 5th, Chinese Culture University organized a university experience camp featuring a total of 20 different programs. These camps aimed to lead high school students in gaining in-depth insights into university majors and experiencing the diverse aspects of university life.

Our department's first course, titled "Sailing Towards the Grand Voyage of Life Sciences," introduced high school students to the characteristics and functions of DNA. Participants had the opportunity to hands-on assemble a DNA model based on a teacher-specified nucleotide sequence, enhancing their understanding of the structure of DNA.

Students showcasing the accurately assembled DNA model

The second course focused on the operation and observation of microscopes. Acknowledging that high school students often lack sufficient time to learn microscope techniques, the teacher provided detailed explanations of microscope structures and operations. Although some students initially took time to familiarize themselves with the microscope, they eventually immersed themselves in observing meticulously crafted animal tissue slides by senior students. Guided by the teacher, participants attempted to deduce the potential functions and organ names based on the observed tissue structures.

Focused recording of observation results

Recording microscopic images of animal tissues with mobile phones

The afternoon session delved into the topic of animal roadkill incidents in Yangmingshan National Park. Discussions included the impact of roadkill on wildlife, the ecological corridor's role in reducing animal roadkill, and related issues. The class involved examining actual roadkill specimens collected from Yangmingshan's roads, allowing students to identify several wildlife species prone to roadkill.

Wildlife populations in Yangmingshan enduring survival pressure from roadkill

Class photo in front of the Grand Lecture Hall after the session