Postgraduate Programmes for International Students

Postgraduate Programmes for International Students

Programmes at a glance

Colleges/Schools Programme name Degree Awarded

School of Humanities

School of Law

School of Economics

Chinese Culture Studies

Civil and Commercial Law

China’s Economic Policy Studies

Master of Arts

Master of Law

Master of Economics

School of Life Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master of Science

Master of Science College of Oceanography and Environmental Science

College of Chemistry and

Chemical Engineering

Marine Affairs

Chemical Engineering

Master of Engineering

Programme duration: 2 year full-time study

Programme commencement: Autumn semester

Teaching language: English

Tuition fees: 72000RMB in total (School of Humanities: 60000RMB in total)

Minimum viable number of candidates: 5

Academic calendar:

1 st Semester: Autumn semester from mid-September to mid-January

2 nd Semester: Spring semester from mid-February to mid-July

Entry requirements

 Academic requirements : Prospective students should have a bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant field, or its educational equivalent.

 Professional backgrounds : applicants with relevant professional experience or other qualifications deemed appropriate to the programme of study may also be considered.

 English proficiency : TOEFL or IELTS—minimum requirements is 550 points or above for TOEFL, and a grade 6 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of

English proficiency from an approved test. Applicants from English-speaking countries are exempt from this requirement.

Credits and dissertation

Credits: A total 27 to 29 credits are required for graduation, consisting of the following:

1 compulsory course— General Introduction to China 3 credits

4 core courses giving 3 credits each 12 credits

5-6 elective courses of 2 credits each 10-12 credits

Research or other appropriate activity 2 credits

For detailed information, please see the

“Credit requirements”

in each programme.

Dissertation: The dissertation and its defence represent the final element for graduation in a subject, which is important in their area of study, of interest to them,

and relevant to their career aspirations.

The dissertation should be written in English, which builds on the taught elements of the programme and allows students to demonstrate the knowledge and the analytical and intellectual skills they have developed during the programme.

The dissertation also needs to be of direct practical relevance to their research area.

Academic staff provides expert supervision during the period of independent work and during the preparation of the dissertation.

Senior academic staff

The six schools and colleges involved in the international programmes are all top schools and colleges of Xiamen University, proud of their quality learning and working environment, highly skilled and well-motivated members, and productive partnerships with other schools, colleges and universities worldwide.

The staff teaching on the international programmes are the leading academics in their colleges, who have benefited from extensive study overseas, research or working experience at major universities, research institutes or government departments in many countries and regions including America, Britain, Canada, Australia, the EU,

Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Our aim is to deliver outstanding academic and training programmes and provide our students with the professional and innovative skills needed in the modern world, with a commitment to lifelong learning, and the ability to contribute to the communities in which they live and work.

School of Humanities

Chinese Culture Studies: Master of Arts in (Literature, History or Philosophy)

Programme objectives

This programme provides an applied, interdisciplinary approach to the study of

Chinese culture and society. It is intended for students who wish to deepen their understanding of Chinese culture and society and their skills in the Chinese language for either professional or academic purposes.


Courses

Compulsory course Credits

General Introduction to China 3

Core courses

Introduction to Chinese Culture

Credits

3

Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

Introduction to Modern Chinese History

Introduction to Chinese Literature

Chinese Political Culture and Chinese Intellectuals

Elective courses

Modernity and Civilization: China’s Response to the 20th Century

Online Communication in China

Ecological Thinking in Ancient Chinese Texts

3

3

3

3

Credits

2

2

2

Classics of Chinese Philosophy

Religion in China

Press Policy and Media Reality in China

Introduction to the Chinese Media

Local Culture of Fujian and Taiwan

Credit requirements

1 compulsory course giving 3 credits 3 credits


5-6 elective courses giving2 credits each 10-12 credits


2

2

2

2

2

Core course descriptions

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Introduction to Chinese Culture

This course covers such subjects as: the history of Chinese Literature; culture and nationalities; language and writing system; customs and habits; cross-cultural studies; ancient Chinese works, modern Chinese works; theory of Chinese movies and television, etc.

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Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

This course covers such fields as: the history of Chinese Philosophy; schools of Chinese Philosophy; the main political and moral ideology in ancient China; scientific and technical philosophy; philosophy of religion; Marxist philosophy; logic; aesthetics; ethics; Daoist philosophy; Chinese Buddhism.

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Introduction to Modern Chinese History

This is an introductory course which has no prerequisites and which assumes no prior knowledge of modern Chinese history. It covers modern Chinese history, introducing students to major themes and interpretations from the late

Qing Dynasty in the 19 th

century to the end of 20 th

century. Both English textbooks and various original documents will be used in class.

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Introduction to Chinese Literature

The syllabus provides an introduction to Chinese literature, including areas such as: a brief literary history; the main categories of Chinese Literature;

Chinese images in literary history; the comparative study of literature; ancient and modern Chinese works; aesthetics and theory; criticism of modern

Chinese literature and its historical context; modern thoughts on literature in

China; and so on.

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Chinese Political Culture and Chinese Intellectuals

This lecture course encompasses relations between Chinese political culture and Chinese intellectuals from the May Fourth Movement to the Post-Mao

Tse-tung Period, and the pattern of the interplay between Chinese politics and the minds of Chinese intellectuals. Both texts and visual materials are used in class.

School at a glance

All the departments in the School of Humanities have a long history and are well-established; they draw on rich scholarly traditions and resources, and offer advanced scholarship across a wide range of disciplines; they seek to stimulate initiative and innovation in new fields of academic study and across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Currently the School has 67 full professors, 66 associate professors, 33 of whom are doctorate programme supervisors. Teachers and researchers with the title of professor or equivalent account for 77 percent of the academic staff.

The School of Humanities hosts one state key discipline in Chinese economic history, offers supervision in one principal PhD programme with eight secondary programmes.

The School offers supervision in a further six secondary Ph.D. programmes, including

Chinese linguistics drama and traditional opera, and philosophy of science and technology. The School also runs 27 MA programmes. It is a national training and research base for foundation discipline in the literal arts, and history, and communications listed as provincial key disciplines. Currently in 2006, the School has a total of 2460 students, including 171 graduates studying for PhDs, 604 Master’s students, and 58 international students.

School research centres

The School of Humanities consists of 5 departments and 8 research institutes:

The departments are those of Chinese Language and Literature, History, Philosophy,

Journalism and Communication ， and Anthropology and Ethnology.

The research institutes are those in Chinese Language and Literature, History,

Anthropology, American History, Philosophy, Religion, Communications, and

Ancient Texts.

Senior academic staff:

Prof. Wang Xu, PhD: History

Prof. Chen Jiaming, PhD: Chinese Philosophy

Prof. Zhou Jianzhang, PhD: Chinese Philosophy

Associate Prof. Sheng Jia, PhD: History

Prof. Zhou Ning, PhD: Literature

Associate Prof. Song Ping, PhD: History

Prof. Peng Zhaorong, PhD: Anthropology

Prof. Wang Nuo : Literature

Associate Prof. Zhuang Hongming : Journalism

Prof. Chen Yanru, PhD: Journalism

Associate Prof. Liu Yonghua, PhD: Philosophy

Associate Prof. Chen Qiang, PhD: Philosophy

Associate Prof. Zhang Xianqing, PhD: Religion

Associate Prof. She Shaomin: Journalism

Associate Prof. Liu Xuncheng: Journalism

Associate Prof. Lin Feng, PhD: History

Contact information:

Principal: Prof. Sheng Jia Coordinator: Dr. Liu Jiajun

Tel: +86 (0) 592 2185750 Fax: +86 (0) 592 2187166

Email: ljj@xmu.edu.cn humancol@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://rwxy.xmu.edu.cn

School of Law

Master of Law in Civil and Commercial Law


This program’s aim is to prepare to a high level international professionals with a sound foundation in Chinese law and thorough understanding of Chinese society and culture. The candidates should have the ability to settle relevant practical problems independently. We are preparing to educate talents with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the fundamental theory and system of Chinese civil and commercial law.


Courses



Core courses

Introduction to the Chinese Legal System

Chinese Civil Law I

Chinese Civil Law II

Chinese Commercial Law I

Chinese Commercial Law II

Credits

4

3

3

3

3


Civil Procedures and Arbitration Law

Intellectual Property Law

Foreign Investment Law

Chinese Tax Law


Credits

2

2

2

2


5 core courses giving 4 or 3 credits each 16 credits

4 elective courses giving 2 credits each 8 credits



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Introduction to Chinese Legal System

As a basic compulsory course, this course introduces students to the basic

Chinese legal system. The syllabus covers: the culture and history of Chinese law; the development of China’s legal system; and current fields of Chinese law. Furthermore, consideration of the specific requirements as an international master’s programme, the course will specifically address a number of issues in the current political and economic situation in China,

including the judicial system, the protection of intellectual property, the corporate legal system, the current situation in human rights protection, the development of the Chinese legal system following entry into the WTO, and special legal issues concerning the mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.

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Chinese Civil Law I

This course consists of two parts. The first part covers fundamental theories of civil law, focusing mainly on: the concepts, characteristics and sources of civil law; basic principles of civil law; the system of civil rights; the subjects of civil rights; civil juristic acts, agency and time limitation.

The second part covers property law, focusing mainly on: the concepts of personal property and real estate; ownership systems; rights over the property of another; co-ownership; adjacency system; and possession system.

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Chinese Civil Law II

This course consists of two parts. The first part covers: tort law, including the elements of tort in China; the principle of liability fixation; general torts, special torts, material damages and mental damages.

The second part covers such matters as: contract law, including the relationship between the basis of Chinese contract law and Anglo-American contract law; the formation of contracts and cases; the validity of contracts and cases; the performance of contracts, breaches and remedies and cases.

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Chinese Commercial Law I

This course consists of two parts. The first part covers fundamental theories of commercial law, focusing mainly on such topics as: the concepts, characteristics and sources of commercial law; the relationship between commercial law and other law; the basic principles of commercial law; the concept and category of commercial subjects; the commercial registration system.

The second part covers corporate law, focusing mainly on matters such as: the concept, characteristic and sources of corporate law; the basic forms of commercial organisation; the formation of corporations; the capital system; the structure of corporations; the transfer of corporate shares; and so on.

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Chinese Commercial Law II

This course consists of three parts. The first part covers insurance law, including: the basic categories of insurance contract; the principle of insurance law; property insurance contracts and personal insurance contracts; claim settlement and subrogation.

The second part covers the law of negotiable instruments, including: the characteristics of the Chinese law of negotiable instruments; the categories of negotiable instruments; instrumental acts; the right of recourse; the applicable law of foreign instruments; and legal liability.

The third part covers the securities law, including: the categories of securities; legal problems in securities issuance; legal problems in securities transactions;

legal problems of acquisition; and the supervision of securities.


The Law School is one of the principal schools in Xiamen University. In recent years, through self-development and the introduction of new experts, the Law School has built up a pool of brilliant scholars and teachers, creating a strong, well-structured teaching and research force of long-standing. It also enjoys an exceptional environment and teaching facilities. The School has access to many important e-journal databases, including LEXIS-NEXIS. In 1998, the University established the

Law Library, which has also been made a UN repository library.

The School currently offers one post-doctoral research programme, doctoral and master’s programmes with specialised focuses and a Juris Master (JM) programme.

The School is a leading institution in China for studies in International Economic Law and the Law of Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan, which are two key items under the

“211 Project”.

The School has a continuing commitment to strengthening academic exchanges and co-operation with fellow law schools and other institutions abroad. It has developed good relations and established co-operation agreements with a number of law schools in various countries/regions in Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

Co-operation is in such areas as joint scientific research, visiting scholar exchanges, information exchanges, lecture tours, joint programmes, student exchanges, and co-sponsorship of international conferences .


International Economic Law Institute

Civil & Commercial Law Institute

Center for Oceans Policy and Law

Economic Law Centre

Centre for Public Law

Roman Law Institute

Taiwan Law Institute


Prof. Liao Yixin: Tax law/International Trade Law

Prof. Zeng Huaqun, PhD: International Economic Law/EU Law/Hong Kong Law

Prof. Chen Xiaoming: Criminal Law and Criminology

Prof. Fu Kuncheng, PhD: Maritime Law

Prof. Jiang Yue: Marriage and Family Law/Commercial Law

Prof. Lin Xiuqin, PhD: Company Law/Intellectual Property Law

Prof. Zhu Yansheng, PhD: Tax Law/Commercial Law/Company Law

Associate Prof. Chen Huiping, Ph.D: International Investment Law and

International Law

Dr. Chen Haibo: Insurance Law/Maritime Law/International Economic Law

Dr. Chi Manjiao: International Dispute Settlement/International Arbitration

Yu Zhanmin: Assistant in International Economic Law

Contact information

Principal: Prof. Song Fangqing Coordinator: Yu Zhanmin

Tel: Fax:

Email: yuzhanmin2003@163.com Web:

Learning experience of one international student at the School

It is not easy with a few words to describe Xiamen University and our lives on this island. I could focus on the fact that Xiamen University is a famous university in

China, with a beautiful campus and long beaches nearby. But I am not going to. The pictures speak for themselves. Instead I would like to say that this city has a relaxed atmosphere. We live a comfortable life here. Xiamen is a modern city with everything you need, too.

To be honest with you at times it can be hard to live in China. The culture is still different. The language is the biggest barrier. Most people here speak some English but in the end you are better off learning a few words of Chinese yourself. It is actually not that difficult to learn.

At the moment very few people have a basic knowledge of Chinese law. Foreign companies mainly rely on Chinese staff to do their legal work. With a background in

Chinese law you would be able to offer almost unique knowledge about doing business in one of the most important economies in the world. It is a study choice for the future. If you have any questions contact me and we can have a chat about life and studying in Xiamen:

Name: Magnus Bain (baisizhe)

Nationality: Norwegian

Email: bain_magnus@yahoo.no

Major: Civil Law

School of Economics

Master of Economics in China’s Economic Policy Studies


This program aims to train highly qualified and practical specialists who will continue to watch China’s economic development with keen interest, having mastered the ability to analyse and fully understand the current status and future development of

China’s economic policies.

After graduation, the participants will be excellent candidates to apply for positions in multi-national companies, financial organisations, government departments or teaching and research institutions with an interest in the Chinese economy.


Courses



Core courses

China's Economic Reform and Development

Macroeconomics and the Chinese Economy

Credits

3

3

Economic Issues in Contemporary China

Issues in China’s Economic Statistics


Study on China’s Fiscal and Taxation System

Study on China’s Financial System

Issues in China’s Regional Economy

Issues of China’s Enterprises

China’s Human Resources and Environment

Practical Training

3

3

Credits

2

2

2

2

2

2




5-6 elective courses giving 2 credits each 10-12 credits



 China’s Economic Reform and Development

This course surveys the working of the Chinese economy in its various aspects.

The syllabus includes: the background to China’s economic reform and its process; topics in economic growth and development; analysis of individual sectors; economic institutions and infrastructure.

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Macroeconomics and the Chinese Economy

The course provides an introduction to the Chinese economy with an emphasis on macro-economic issues. The focus of the course is China’s macro-economic performance since 1979. The aim is to help students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese economy and its transformation, and to train students in applying economic tools to gaining a perspective on

Chinese macro-economic issues.

Key issues addressed during the course include:

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Issues in Chinese economic growth

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Topics on economic fluctuation and macro-economic policy in China

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Chinese economy and the world economy

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Economic Issues in Contemporary China

This course provides a series of lectures on new economic issues in contemporary China and evaluates the achievements and shortcomings of

China’s open economy. Topics include: MNC’s strategies in China; FDI and export competitiveness; GPNs and technological progress; globalisation and

the challenges of FDI-assisted development in China; new industrialisation and related issues.

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Economic Statistics in China

This course covers the following issues:

 History of statistics in China since the foundation of the People’s Republic

 China’s statistical rules and systems

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Basic index systems and accounting methods

 Analysis of macro-economic indices of China


Xiamen University’s economics as a discipline can be traced back to 1921. The

School of Economics was the first such school to be established in mainland China, and it has become one of China’s major academic centres. It is the largest school in

Xiamen University with 5 departments: the departments of Economics; Planning and

Statistics; Public Finance; Finance; and International Economics and Trade. It also includes the Institute of Economics, the China Centre for Energy Economics Research

(CCEER) and a teaching laboratory.

The Economics disciplines at Xiamen University rank among the top five in mainland

China. There are 4 state key disciplines within the School: Public Finance, Statistics,

Finance, and Political Economy. There are 12 BA programmes, 25 MA programmes and 25 PhD programmes.

The School has established various co-operative relations with universities in countries such as Germany, Britain, the United States, Japan, Australia and Singapore as well as regions including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Many faculty members have spent periods abroad in order to improve their English and academic abilities.

School of Economics is working hard to build itself into a well-known teaching and research centre in economics, with a top ranking both domestically and internationally.


Economics Research Institute

China Centre for Energy Economics Research

Public Finance Research Centre

Public Finance Scientific Research Institute

Evaluation Research Centre

Finance Innovation Research Centre

Securities Research Centre

National Economy and Accounting Institute

Australia Research Centre

World Economy Research Centre

WTO Research Centre

Institute of Economy of Two Sides across Taiwan Strait

Fujian Economy Research Centre


Associate Prof. Lin Zhiyuan, PhD:

Chinese Economy, Macroeconomics, and Public Economics

Prof. Gong Min, PhD: Macroeconomics, Chinese economy

Prof. Lin Jihong, PhD :

MNCs and FDI, Strategic Management, Globalization and Economic Development in

China

Prof. Chen Jianbao PhD (CUT, Australia): Econometrics, Statistical Theory and

Methods

Associate Prof. Wang Yiming, PhD: Finance, Public Economics, and Econometrics

Prof. Lin Jinzhong, PhD: Theory of Economic Organizations; Regional Economics

Associate Prof. Chen Yan, PhD Candidate: International Business, International

Trade

Zheng Ruojuan, PhD: History of Economics Theory, Theory and Practice of Firms


Principal: Prof. Wenpu Li Coordinator: Xiaofang Yu

Tel: +86 (0) 592 2181915 Fax: +86 (0) 592 2186340

Email: jjxyws@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://se.xmu.edu.cn/English/

Learning experience of one international student from the School

I’ll be staying here for four years working for a doctoral degree in statistics, though this first year I’m mainly studying Chinese. But from the very first month after I arrived here, Prof. Chen Jianbao of the Department of Statistics has met me each week and given me academic guidance in English. I believe I will benefit greatly from my four years at Xiamen University.

Xiamen University and the city of Xiamen are both delightful and very beautiful, and the citizens are very friendly. The professors and staff of the Department of Statistics in the School of Economics are totally committed to their work and particularly friendly to overseas students.

The Chinese people are very keen and helpful towards others, especially foreigners.

Within a single month I made a number of Chinese friends at the English Corner, who have been so nice as to show me around the campus and the city and made me fall in love with the life here. I’m very happy that Xiada accepted my application.

Personal information:

Name: Aboobacker Jahufer

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Major: Statistics in the School of Economics

College of Oceanography and Environmental Science

Master of Science in Marine Affairs


With improvements in our understanding of the natural environment and changes in human values, it has been realised that governance systems must incorporate consideration of ecosystems, resulting in the need for ocean policy makers and coastal resources managers to have a background in the natural sciences, social sciences and economics. Master of Science in Marine Affairs programme (MMA) is designed for those interested in the study of the complex issues of coastal and ocean management.

Marine Affairs is an interdisciplinary major, taught by a faculty of specialists in the fields of geography, political science, law, anthropology, environmental planning, oceanography, environmental and resources economics, and economics. This programme examines policy problems at local, state, regional, national, and international levels.

The programme objectives include:

 Fostering highly trained and multi-disciplinary specialists in research and management in marine affairs on behalf of marine communities.

 Providing for the needs of individuals who will be working in government departments, academic and research institutions, and consultancy companies.

 Promoting the building and development of the interdisciplinary field of marine affairs.


Courses

Compulsory course

Credits


Core courses

Marine Science and Ocean Uses

Marine Resources Economics

International Ocean Law

Introduction to Marine Affairs

Credits

3

3

3

3


Introduction to Ocean and Coastal Sustainable Development

Public Policy Analysis

Environmental Economics and Policy

Credits

2

2

2

Management of marine natural protected zone and marine special protected zone 2

Integrated Coastal Management 2

Evaluation of Ocean and Coastal Ecosystem

Economic Analysis of Marine Policy/ Cost-Benefit Analysis

Environmental Sociology

RS Application in Marine Management

Environmental Assessment

2

2

2

2

2

Environmental Planning

Marie Biology

GIS Application

Credits requirements






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Marine Science and Ocean Uses

Introduction to basic marine processes, selected ocean uses and their application to policy. The course focuses on the interplay of public policy and marine science with an emphasis on policy implication of uses such as resources and energy extraction. Students will gain a basic understanding of the topics covered in the main sub-field of oceanography, an understanding of the scientific methodology and knowledge of how oceanographic information is applied in representative public debates.

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Marine Resources Economic s:

The principles and application of economics to the management of marine resources, and conflicts and problems which arise in the exploitation of marine environments; Particular attention is paid to marine and coastal resources valuation, bio-economic models, environmental issues, marine resource damage assessment, and the management of renewable and non-renewable resources.

After completion of this course, students will understand the causes of the many problems associated with renewable resource exploitation and the multiple uses of the marine environment. They will appreciate the role of economic analysis in framing methods for resolving these problems, and be able to appraise critically practical policy experiences at national and global levels.

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International Ocean Law :

This course will examine the principles of international law as they relate to ocean management problems: jurisdiction in zones, such as territorial seas, exclusion economic zones and the high seas, as well as the problems posed by zonal approaches to ocean-use management.

The course will provide the student with a solid grounding in: 1) the manner in which international ocean law is formulated and developed, how the international legal system functions. 2) the role of international law as a significant tool for ocean use management; 3) the characteristics and nature of different offshore legal zones as well as the rights and obligations of states in those zones.

2

2

2

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Introduction to Marine Affairs

This course consists of an interdisciplinary seminar conducted by the Marine

Affairs programme faculty supplemented by guest speakers from research institutions, industry and government. It focuses on problems of marine resources development and management at the local, state, national and international policy level.

The course will introduce many topics in ocean and coastal related fields and challenge students to consider techniques for systematic analysis and decision-making. Through this course, students will broaden their topical knowledge, and develop their understanding of analytical approaches.

College at a glance

The College of Oceanography and Environmental Science comprises: the Department of Oceanography; the Tropic Ocean Research Institute; the Department of

Environmental Science and Engineering: the Environmental Science Research Centre; the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science; the Xiamen International

Training Centre for Coastal Sustainable Development

The 3-year Joint Programme of Master of Science in Environmental Management was the first joint programme leading to the Master of Science in Environmental

Management (MSEM) in China, and is run by Xiamen University in co-operation with the University of San Francisco, and authorised by Ministry of Education of

China.

All courses in the programme are taught on the XMU campus including 2 courses taught by USF professors each year, apart from one elective course and professional practice provided at USF during the summer following the end of the second year of the program. The degree is awarded jointly and recognised in both countries.

College research centres

Xiamen University Centre for Ocean Policy and Law

Asian Pacific Centre for Environmental Accountability-Xiamen Branch

Xiamen University Centre for Environmental Impact Assessment

Xiamen International Training Centre for Coastal Sustainable Development

Note: Applicants should have a bachelor degree or above in a field helpful for coastal and ocean management, such as the behavioral sciences, ocean science or engineering, resource economics, law, political science or public administration. Candidates who have rich experiences in some ocean-related activity will be highly considered.


Prof. Hong Huasheng, PhD (University of Rhode Island) : marine bio-geochemistry ， utilisation and protection of marine environment ， ocean and coastal sustainable development.

Prof. Fu Kuen-chen, SJD (University of Virginia) : international ocean law.

Prof. Zhang Luoping, Visiting Professor, DalTech-Dalhousie University, Canada

1999; Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco, USA, 2006 : environmental assessment, environmental planning, and environmental management.

Prof. Chen Weiqi,

Senior Visiting Scholar, Saint Mary’s University, Canada, 2000

: environmental economics.

Prof. Xue Xiongzhi,

Postdoctoral programme, Saint Mary’s University, Canada

: coastal sustainable development, 2000.

Dr. Peng Benrong, Post-doctoral programme University of Rhode Island, 2006 : environmental planning and management; resource and environmental economics; evaluation of ecosystem services.


Principal: Prof. Hong Huasheng Coordinator: Dr. Peng Benrong

Tel: +86 (0)592 2183833 Fax: +86 (0)592 2186913

Email: brpeng@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://codi.xmu.edu.cn/

School of Life Sciences

Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology


Through two years of training in both theory and laboratory techniques, students will become fully familiar with basic theories, specialised knowledge and experimental skills, as well as the latest advances in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. We welcome all new students who are creative, passionate for science, and hardworking.

Students are required to finish a research thesis through which they will be thoroughly trained in problem solving and will develop the ability to carry out independent research in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. Our graduates are employed by scientific research and higher education institutions as well as R&D departments within industry.


Courses



Core courses

Research Developments in the Life Sciences

Advanced Biochemistry

Credits

3

3

Molecular Biology

Structural Biology

Enzyme Structure and Mechanisms of Enzyme Action

Progress in Bio-informatics Research

Molecular Virology

3

3

3

3

3

Molecular Diagnostics


3

Credits

Instrumental Analysis in the application of Biological Sciences 2

Molecular Immunology 2

The Downstream of Biotechnology

Principle and Application of Biological Databases


2

2



4 elective courses giving 2 credits each 8 credits

1 interdisciplinary elective course giving 2 credits each 2 credits



Research Developments in the Life Sciences

This course covers the most recent research advances in life sciences. Each topic is taught by a professor or associate professor specialising in that area. Topics include:

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Proteomics and functional genomics

Structural biology and neuroscience

Carcinogenesis and mechanisms for apoptosis

Plant genetics and developmental biology

Marine molecular biology and drug screening

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The use of nanotechnology in drug development

Bioinformatics

Progress in stem cell research

Bioenergy-conversion, development and utilisation

Protein folding and modification

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Research and development in human-disease related vaccines

The use of biomass spectroscopic technology and related techniques in signal transduction studies

Molecular Biology

This course focuses on the transmission of genetic information, including DNA replication and mutational repair, gene expression and translation. Experimental techniques related to gene cloning will be also taught.

Advanced Biochemistry

Topics taught on this course include:

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Post-translational modifications of protein: precursor protein processing, protein trafficking, protein covalent modification

Protein folding: unfolding mechanism in vitro, functions of protein chaperones

Protein kinases: PKA, PKB, PKC, PKG, PTK, MAPK, CaM-PK, etc.

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Proteoglycans: classification, structure and function of all kinds of proteoglycans

Hormone chemistry: classification, structure and function, regulation mechanisms of hormones, including animal hormones, insect hormones, and plant hormones

Enzymology: kinetics, enzyme cofactors, prosthetic groups and substrate carriers

Structural Biology

This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of various analytical techniques such as x-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, DNA ships and

electron microscopy. Topics include:

1) The principles of protein folding and modifying

2) Protein structures

3) Structural biology of glycoprotein

4) Protein-protein interactions and protein-nucleic acid interactions

5) Structure and function in biomembranes

6) Structural biology in neural sciences

7) genomics and proteomics


The School of Life Sciences at Xiamen University was founded in November 1999 as an expansion of the original Department of Biology, which dates back to 1922.

Well-established disciplines in the School include: zoology—a national key subject; modern botany and zoology—a “Project 211” key subject; ecology; cell biology; microbiology; biochemistry; and molecular biology a provincial key subject.

The School has a total of 140 faculty members, including two Members of the

Academy of Science and Engineering of China, 35 professors and 35 associate professors. It has established co-operative relationships with a considerable number of universities and research institutes around the world. Research fields include fields such as biomedicine & medicine; agriculture & biotechnology; and ecology & bio-resource conservation.

The School is well equipped with research facilities with a total value of over 70 million RMB. It is running more than 200 research projects, including both nationally and regionally important and key projects. Average research outlay per year amounts to 25 million RMB, and over the last five years more than 60 SCI research papers have been published by our school each year.


National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases

Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Cell Biology and Tumour Cell

Engineering

Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Cell Biology Research

Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Parasitology Research

National workstation for biological post-doctors

National education base for talents in biological research and teaching

National education base for talents in life sciences and technologies


Prof. Lin Shengcai, PhD, Dean of School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University : molecular mechanisms that underlie cell proliferation, differentiation and development

Prof. Shih Wai-Kuo PhD

: hepatitis viruses’ vaccine development and clinical trials design, and new virus discovery.

Prof. Li Qingge, PhD: biomedical and biochemical analysis including molecular

diagnostics, immunoassays and molecular therapy.

Prof. Yuan Li, PhD: pathology, immunology, molecular biology, and molecular mechanisms of vascular development.

Prof. Huang Heqing, PhD: structure and function of ferritins coming from the different sources, and on the oral drug of ferritin-peptide core with nanometer size.

Prof. Li Boan, PhD: molecular and cellular biology, signal transduction, tumours, and development biology, anti-HIV drugs.

Prof. Yu Chundong, PhD: the role of nuclear receptors/co-activators in liver metabolism and liver diseases, in inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

Prof. Chen Qingxi, PhD: molecular enzymology; exploitation and applications of enzyme products; folding and unfolding of proteins; biochrome; anticancer polypeptide.

Dr. Ji Zhiliang, PhD: bioinformatics, functional genomics/proteomics, computer-aided drug design (CADD), data mining and molecular evolution.


Principal: Prof. Yan Chongling Coordinator: Prof. Li Qingge

Tel: +86 (0)592 2182100 Fax: +86 (0)592 2187363

Email: qgli@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://life.xmu.edu.cn/

This is Mohammed Mahabubur Rahman from Bangladesh, Ecology.

I came to Xiamen University in 2006 on a Chinese government scholarship to study for a master’s degree leading to a PhD. Specifically I am a student of Pollution

Ecology in the Department of Biology. I feel very proud because I have found some rare characteristics here in this university especially in my research lab.

First of all, I must mention my teachers, fellow students and excellent learning environment. Secondly, the scientific research of this university is really incomparable with lots of scientific research papers published every year in renowned international journals. Thirdly, all the people of the campus are friendly! They are willing to talk with you and help you. Fourthly, Xiamen is modern and is one of the cleanest cities in

China.

Xiamen is a coastal city, and is well known for its natural beauty, tour attraction, and friendly people. Transportation is very convenient with bus routes linking all locations.

So I think Xiamen University has already reached its sustainable height and is one of the most famous universities in China. This is indeed a very beautiful university!

A College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering


This program is designed to assist international postgraduate students to become high-level experts in chemical engineering and related fields, fully familiar with the fundamentals of chemical engineering and technology, and having the abilities essential for research and development in areas such as chemical engineering,

biochemical engineering, industrial catalysis, and environmental engineering.

To qualify for the degree, candidates should demonstrate integrity and originality in their scientific research, and their suitability for future careers in design, teaching, scientific research and management in chemical engineering and related fields.

It is expected that graduates of the course will become highly qualified international managers with an excellent knowledge of chemical engineering, and with a good background and understanding of Chinese society and culture.


Courses



Core courses

Applied Mathematics

Transport Phenomena

Separation Science and Technology

Applied Molecular Thermodynamics

Advanced Reaction Engineering

Credits

3

3

3

3

3


Catalyst Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Environmental Biotechnology

Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering

Credits

2

2

2

2

Corrosion and Protection in Chemical Equipment

Instrument Analysis

Applied Electrical Chemistry

Literature View of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Seminar


2

2

2

2

2








Applied Mathematics

This module is intended to give students a firm grounding in mathematical modeling and simulation for various chemical and biochemical engineering processes. The course covers both analytical and numerical techniques used in solving the associated algebraic as well as differential equations. All fundamental concepts are introduced as applicable to chemical and biochemical engineering using modern software tools. Some background knowledge in analytical methods and numerical analysis from undergraduate programmes will be beneficial.



Transport Phenomena

Pre-requisites: A knowledge of fluid mechanics and/or mass, momentum and heat transfer at undergraduate level.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the concepts and theory of fluid mechanics, and mass, momentum and heat mass transfer at an advanced level. This module starts with the derivation of three conservation equations for momentum, energy and mass, and introduces the constitutive equations that relate fluxes to material properties and driving forces. This is followed by the application and simplification of these basic equations in the context of various specific cases. A number of classical methods for solving different problems are explore..



Separation Science and Technology

The course has the objective of introducing the concept and theory of diffusion, and their application in the design and analysis of industrially important, advanced separation processes. The module starts with a review of basic diffusion concepts and calculations followed by an exploration of the impact of flow dynamics on diffusional mass transfer. These concepts are then applied to the understanding and design of absorption with chemical reaction, adsorption, and membrane separation processes. Some background in equilibrium thermodynamics and the principles of diffusion will be beneficial.



Applied Molecular Thermodynamics

Pre-requisites: Physical chemistry and/or thermodynamics at undergraduate level

The objective is to give students the fundamentals of thermodynamics at an advanced level, so that they can apply them to the analysis of complex processes and equipment design in chemical engineering. The module will begin by reviewing the basic laws of thermodynamics, the basic thermodynamic variables and other concepts. This is to be followed by the fundamentals of equilibrium thermodynamics, criteria of equilibrium and stability; molecular thermodynamics; and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. These concepts are then applied to the analysis of chemical engineering processes.

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Advanced Reaction Engineering

This module will train the students in the fundamentals of reaction engineering and their application to the design and analysis of reactors. The concepts and theory in reaction kinetics are applied to the reactor design of single-phase reaction systems. They are then extended to cover multi-phase reaction systems, incorporating the effects of physical rate processes and interfacial equilibrium, leading to the formulation of procedures for the design, and performance and stability analysis of reactors. Background in chemical kinetics and transport phenomena will be beneficial.

College at a glance

The College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Xiamen University is well known for its excellent academic team and brilliant research achievements. The college has an affirmative policy of strong complementary and interdisciplinary co-operation both domestically and internationally. Collaborative partners include institutions in a number of globally famous universities, including Oxford University in the UK and the California Institute of Technology in the US.

The College lays great emphasis on international academic exchanges, and has successfully organised and run a number of national and international scientific conferences including the International Conference for Light Catalysis,

Electro-catalysis, Bionic Catalysis and the 46 th Annual Meeting of the International

Society of Electrochemistry (ISE). The College has also been appointed to organise the 35 th

International Conference of Spectrum Chemistry and the 17 th

International

Conference of Organic Phosphate Chemistry, to be held in 2007.

The enrolment of overseas students from Saudi Arabia on the programme of Chemical

Engineering and Technology at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical

Engineering started in 2000. Two groups of students have finished their studies successfully and returned home with bachelor’s degree. The students not only acquired a fundamental knowledge of the subject but also the ability to speak Chinese.

Studying at the Department had helped them develop many valuable qualities, including a deep understanding of Xiamen’s society and Chinese culture, and a sense of harmony with life in Xiamen.

College main research centres

State Key Laboratory of the Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces

Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Analytical Sciences

Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology

Institute of Physical Chemistry

Research Centre for Theoretical Chemistry

Research Centre for Electrochemical Power Sources

 Xiamen University-Hong Kong Baptist University Joint Research Laboratory in

Chinese Traditional Medicine

Analytical Instrumental Centre


Prof. Li Qingbiao, PhD : biosorption and bio-reduction of metal ions, biotechnology in catalyst engineering, biotechnology in environmental engineering, green chemical processes.

Prof. Yuan Youzhu, PhD : design, preparation and characterization of new catalytic materials, homogeneous coordination catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis and catalysis mechanisms.

Prof. Zhang Hongbin, MSc : heterogeneous catalysis, C1-chemistry and technology, catalytic synthesis of CNTs and their applications.

Prof. Wang Ye, PhD: heterogeneous catalysis, preparation and application of industrial catalysts.

Prof. Liu Qinglin, PhD : chemical engineering, in particular the preparation and

characterisation of pervaporative membranes.

Prof. Jiang Qingyin, MSc : development and application of software for advanced control and on-line optimisation systems in chemical engineering, thermodynamic engineering and biopharmaceutical engineering.

Associate Prof. Li Sifang, PhD : Fine chemical engineering and related areas.

Associate Prof. Li Jun, PhD: supercritical fluids, chemical separation technology, electrochemical engineering.

Associate Prof. Lu Yinghua, PhD: biochemical engineering and related areas.

Associate Prof. Wang Hongtao, PhD : supercritical fluid extraction and adsorptive separation technology.

Associate Prof. Sha Yong, PhD: transport phenomena of interface, simulation and calculation of hydrodynamics, optimization, combination and energy saving of chemical processes.

Associate Prof. He Ning, PhD: biochemical engineering and environmental biotechnology.


Principal: Prof. Li Qingbiao, PhD

Tel: +86 (0)592 2183751 Email: kelqb@xmu.edu.cn

Coordinator:

Dr. Lu Yinghua Dr. Xiao Zongyuan

Tel: +86 (0)592 2186038 Tel: +86 (0)592 2183054

Email: ylu@xmu.edu.cn Email: xiaozy@xmu.edu.cn

The Dept. Office:

Tel: +86 (0)592 2183751 Fax: +86 (0)592 2184822

Email: chem.eng@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://chem.xmu.edu.cn/zzjg/huagong/

Learning experience of one international student from the School

My name is Abdullatef, from Saudi Arabia. It is six years since my arrival at China in

2000. After two years’ studying the Chinese language, I began to study my major of

Chemical Engineering and Technology in Xiamen University together with Chinese students in the same class.

Six years ago, when I graduated from high school I didn’t think that I would study in

Xiamen University. I didn’t even know there was a city called Xiamen. When I arrived in Xiamen I figured out that Xiamen is one of the cleanest cities in the world.

Xiamen indeed has the reputation of the most livable coastal city in China.

In our department teachers not only give us lessons, but also give us the chance to practice. The combination of teaching and practice makes us acquire more knowledge.

Now I only have this year to graduate, but I can’t believe that I will leave Xiamen after all these years. I hope that I can come back here again to continue to higher studies in Xiamen University.

Name: Abdullatef

Nationality: Saudi Arabian

Major: Chemical Engineering and Technology

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