Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
The vast expanse of the NTHU campus, adjacent to Eighteen Peaks Mountain, encompasses water environments such as Chenggong Lake and Xiangsi Lake. The rich ecological environment nurtures diverse organisms. Unfortunately, students are often too busy with their studies to appreciate the beauty of the campus's natural environment, or they may be interested in getting to know these organisms but need help knowing where to start. Therefore, this project aims to involve students in ecological surveys and self-directed learning to understand the organisms and overall environmental environment within the Tsinghua University campus. This project investigates amphibians, birds, mammals, and aquatic and woody plants on campus. Based on each student's learning progress and expertise, a personal assignment was written to serve as content for an ecological guidebook or to advance to the level of popular science articles, conveying the concept of nature conservation to the general public, thus achieving the goal of 'raising public awareness and knowledge of ecological conservation.
Results/Contributions

The learning outcomes of this learning project on the ecological survey of the NTHU campus are not just theoretical but practical and impactful. Students learned from each other, acquired a wealth of knowledge related to conservation biology, and learned the characteristics and calls of amphibians, birds, and mammals. They put this knowledge into action during field surveys, gaining a profound understanding of the biodiversity on campus. They utilized various survey methods, such as transect surveys and call count methods, to gather information about the species, habitats, quantities, and behaviors of animals and plants on campus.

Through this learning journey, students not only delved deep into the ecological environment of NTHU but also applied their knowledge to create ecological guidebooks or popular science articles with the aim of promoting environmental conservation. Their dedication and achievements enriched their learning experiences and played a significant role in raising public awareness of nature conservation. This project also fostered their teamwork, self-planning, and execution abilities, allowing them to broaden their professional horizons in practice and enhance their awareness and knowledge of nature conservation.

Keywords
Biodiversity, Wildlife, Conservation, Nature Observation
Contact Information
黃雅郁
bomi103078@gmail.com