Program objectives

The program aims to cultivate high-caliber international talents with a global perspective, national pride, outstanding comprehensive abilities, and a strong sense of social responsibility. These students should possess a solid grasp of fundamental knowledge, theories, and practical skills in horticultural science, as well as an understanding of cutting-edge developments in the field. They should also demonstrate significant potential for academic growth and be capable of engaging in scientific research, technological advancement, teaching, and management within horticulture and related disciplines.

Core courses (Part of them are listed)

Botany, Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Horticultural Plant Cultivation, Horticultural Plant Breeding, Horticultural Plant Biotechnology, Horticultural Plant Speciation, Fundamentals of Horticulture, Nursery Production and Management, Advanced Technology for Temperate Fruit Trees, Advanced Technology for Temperate Field Vegetable Crops, Advanced Technology for Facility Crops, Postharvest Physiology: Fresh Produce Supply Chain Management, People and Plants, Origin and Diversity of Life, Quantitative Analysis Techniques for Biologists, Circular Bio-economy, Playground Turf Construction and Management, Landscape Management (trees and shrubs), Global Food Safety, Scientific Writing and Communication, English Speaking for Academic Purposes, English Writing for Academic Purposes

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