SWU English-taught Program
(School of Agricultural Sciences)
I. Program Objectives
 To have a balanced development morally, mentally as well as
physically and a spirit of innovation.
 To have a solid and fundamental knowledge of biological sciences
and to be familiar with and skillful in applying the basic theories
and skills in the fields of crop production, crop genetic breeding
and plant protection.
 To be able to implement professional knowledge in future career
after graduation, involving in technical designing, extension &
development, operation & management, teaching & research in
the field of plant production and genetic breeding.
 To be practical and versatile professionals in the field of plant
production with a broad international vision and an enhanced
ability for international academic exchange and cooperation.
II. Course Arrangement
Types of Courses
General Courses
Course Name
Term
Class
Hour
Credit
Chinese 1
1
72
4
Chinese 2
2
72
4
Chinese 3
3
54
3
Assessment
Close-book
exam
Close-book
exam
Close-book
Exam
Remark
Basic
Specialty
4
54
3
Physical Education 1
1
36
2
Physical Education 2
2
36
2
Chinese Culture 1
3
54
3
Open-book
Exam
Chinese Culture 2
4
54
3
Open-book
Exam
China Survey 1
3
54
3
Open-book
Exam
China Survey 2
4
54
3
Botany
1
63
3.5
Biochemistry
2
90
5.0
Plant Physiology
4
90
5.0
Genetics
4
90
5.0
Biostatistics and
Experimental Design
3
54
3.0
Microbiology
4
36
2.0
Crop Science
4
81
4.5
Horticultural Science
4
54
3.0
Close-book
Exam
Breeding Science
4
54
3.0
Open-book
Exam
Cultivation
5
54
3.0
Close-book
Exam
Agricultural Entomology
4
81
4.5
Course
Paper
Plant Pathology
3
72
4.0
Open-book
Exam
Plant Protection
5
81
4.5
Close-book
Exam
Plant Biotechnology
4
54
3.0
Molecular Biology
4
72
4.0
Agricultural Microbiology
5
63
3.5
Plant Tissue Culture
3
54
3.0
Courses
Required
Optional
Close-book
Chinese 4
Exam
Open-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Open-book
Exam
Open-book
Exam
Breeding of Horticultural
Plants
Research Techniques of
Biochemistry
Practices
3
72
4.0
Open-book
Exam
Open-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Close-book
Exam
Open-book
Exam
Open-book
Exam
Course
Paper
5
54
3.0
Quantitative Genetics
5
54
3.0
Gene Engineering
3
36
2.0
Bioinformatics
5
36
2.0
Facility Agriculture
3
18
1.0
Plant Resources
4
18
1.0
Storage and Processing of
Agricultural Products
3
36
2.0
Course
Paper
Quality and Nutrition of
Fruits and Vegetables
3
36
2.0
Course
Paper
Internship
8
54
3.0
Graduation Thesis
6/7/8
108
6.0
Social Practice
3/4/5/6
18
1.0
Select 10
among the
offered
III. Application Requirements
1. English proficiency requirements
 For English speakers: No requirements.
 For non-English speakers: IELTS not less than 6.0, or TOEFL
(Internet-based) not less than 80
2. Requirement for degree/study background
High school graduate with GPA not less than 3.0.
3. Materials to be submitted
For English speakers:
 Photocopies of high school diploma and transcript. Such
documents in languages other than English must be attached with
notarized copies in Chinese or English.
For non-English speakers:
 Photocopies of high school diploma and transcript. Such
documents in languages other than English must be attached with
notarized copies in Chinese or English.
 Photocopy of IELTS or TOEFL certificate.