CCU NATURE-TEXT
Course - Observation and Preservation of Nature: Through the General Education course "Observation and Preservation of Nature", is a course that guides students to explore local ecosystems, observe wildlife, and develop conservation awareness through hands-on learning.
Creactive project - Hands-on Practice:The university integrates course resources into single-themed image production. Students document rare images of animals and plants through photography, video recording, and writing.
Experiential Learning - Field Trips: Outdoor visits are organized to enable students to absorb the principles and techniques of natural observation, enhancing the efficiency of field biological surveys and recording.
Self-Directed Learning - Nature Photography Contest: In conjunction with the course, a nature photography contest is held, inviting all faculty and students to participate. Through this competition, more species photos are collected for the campus ecological network, enhancing overall environmental education quality and enriching the "CCU Nature App," "CCU Nature E-book," "CCU Nature Field Guide," and "CCU Nature Web."
Outcome Presentation - Nature Photography Exhibition: An ecological photography exhibition is organized, providing a platform for faculty and students to showcase their work.
CAMPUS-WIDE NATURE CCU ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM
Nature Field Guide: Compiled by Prof.Lu Wei-Yuan, this guide offers introductions to common species on campus. Each entry includes Chinese and English names, QR codes for audio explanations, and vivid illustrations.
CCU Nature App: The Nature CCU APP integrates ecological data on campus. As of 2022, the system includes data on over 300 species in 13 categories. Students can use the app to explore field records, and learn ecological identification and naming.
Nature Web: An extension of the Nature CCU APP, a web-based ecological platform was built. Content on both platforms is synchronized.
Ecological Pond: An ecological pond has been dug in the university's rear mountain, with the hope of reintroducing the second-level protected, Taiwan-endemic species, the Taipei tree frog. From September 2021 to December 2022, the third-level protected animal, the crab-eating mongoose, consistently foraged and bred here, successfully raising 3 pups.