LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Distinctive Features
The Landscape Architecture program at Beijing Forestry University is one of the university's key specialty programs. It is a national-level "First-Class Undergraduate Program" construction site, a national-level characteristic major, and a Beijing municipal key construction first-class undergraduate program and characteristic major. The discipline of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University has been selected as a "World-Class Discipline" by the state. It ranked first in the third round of national discipline assessments and was rated A+ in the fourth round, making it the only program in China to undergo international evaluation in the field of Landscape Architecture. This program consistently leads in landscape architecture education in China, with professional recognition among the top in the world.
Educational Objectives
The program aims to cultivate outstanding and innovative talent to meet the needs of land and residential ecological environment construction. It focuses on developing students with strong moral character, good physical and mental health, and a comprehensive understanding of areas such as urban and rural green space planning and design, regional landscape planning, landscape architecture engineering and management, architectural design, horticultural plants, and landscape ecology. Graduates are expected to be key players and industry leaders in the field of landscape architecture, capable of integrating planning, design, engineering, ecology, and art theory in their work.
Main Course
Landscape Architecture Design; Urban Park Design; Urban Open Space Planning and Design; Urban and Rural Green Space System Planning; Landscape Planning; Principles of Urban and Rural Planning; Landscape Architecture Engineering; Architectural Design; Building Structures and Construction; Dendrology; Floriculture; Plant Landscape Planning and Design; Landscape Ecology and Environment,etc.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (LIANGXI CLASS)
Distinctive Features
To meet the needs of the nation and industry for leading talents, and to further improve the quality of education, the School of Landscape Architecture has established the "Liangxi Class," specifically focusing on Urban and Rural Ecological Environment. This class offers an exploratory educational practice for top-notch innovative undergraduate talent. The Landscape Architecture program, which supports the Liangxi Class, is one of Beijing Forestry University's key specialty programs and is a national-level "First-Class Undergraduate Program" construction site, a national-level characteristic major, and a Beijing municipal key construction first-class undergraduate program and characteristic major.
Educational Objectives
The program addresses key issues and opportunities in urban and rural living environment development. With a series of landscape architecture design studio courses at its core, the curriculum integrates relevant theories of domestic and international human living environment history and practice, scientific principles of ecology, plant science, hydrology, and soil science, as well as engineering management and digital technology. The program emphasizes practical experience and the application of cutting-edge technology to equip students with solid foundational skills in planning, design, and management, as well as the ability to independently identify, analyze, and creatively solve problems using professional concepts and ideas. Graduates are expected to become top innovative leaders in the industry, capable of working collaboratively with various planning, design, and management personnel.
Main Courses
Core Professional Courses: Design Series - Landscape Architecture Design Studio;
Theory Series - Principles of Landscape Architecture Design, Principles of Territorial Spatial Planning and Urban-Rural Planning, Principles of Green Space System Planning;
Technical Series - Landscape Architecture Engineering and Management, Digital Design Fundamentals;
Field Trip Series - Comprehensive Internship in Southern Gardens,etc.
LANDSCAPE GARDENIN
Distinctive Features
The Landscape Gardening program is one of Beijing Forestry University's traditional and prestigious specialty programs. It is a national-level "First-Class Undergraduate Program" construction site, a national-level characteristic major, and a Beijing municipal characteristic major. The program has been included in the first batch of national reform pilot projects for the cultivation of top agricultural and forestry talents and the national comprehensive professional reform project. It enjoys a high level of international recognition and prestige.
Educational Objectives
The program aims to cultivate top innovative talents who can meet the needs of land and residential ecological environment construction. Students are trained to have strong moral character, good physical and mental health, and a broad knowledge base, with expertise in botany, ornamental horticulture, ecology, landscape planning and design, landscape architecture, landscape engineering, and management. Graduates are expected to become core leaders and industry influencers in the integrated application of agriculture and engineering within the field of landscape architecture.
Main Courses
Dendrology; Floriculture, Nursery Science; Arboriculture and Maintenance; Landscape Ecology and Environment; Plant Landscape Planning and Design; Urban and Rural Green Space System Planning; Landscape Design; Landscape Engineering; Landscape Management and Practice,etc.
URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING (Five-Year Program)
Distinctive Features
The Urban and Rural Planning program was established in 1999 and is a national-level "First-Class Undergraduate Program" construction site. In 2011, Urban and Rural Planning became an independent first-level discipline, fully leveraging the strengths of Beijing Forestry University's Landscape Architecture discipline. The program emphasizes green principles and ecological features, focusing on comprehensive abilities in territorial spatial planning, urban and rural ecological environment creation, urban green space development, urban design, and community renewal. It also emphasizes the cultivation of aesthetic quality and the integration of theory with practical planning and design capabilities, aiming to cultivate top professionals for the nation.
Educational Objectives
The program aims to cultivate high-end, innovative talents with an ecological and innovative mindset, equipped with basic knowledge in urban planning and design, planning management, architecture, urban geography, urban economics, urban sociology, ecology, landscape architecture art and engineering. Graduates should be capable of applying their theoretical and practical knowledge to areas such as territorial spatial regional planning, master planning, detailed planning, urban design, landscape and heritage conservation planning, tourism planning, landscape design, as well as conducting research on urban development strategies, urban renewal and development planning, and urban planning management.
Main Courses
Principles of Urban and Rural Planning; History of Urban Development and Planning in China and Abroad; Public Building Design; Landscape Architecture Design; Urban Planning Design; Urban Economics; Urban Road and Traffic Planning; Urban Planning Systems Engineering; Urban Planning Management and Regulations,etc.
HORTICULTURE
Distinctive Features
The Horticulture program was established in 2000 and is a national-level "First-Class Undergraduate Program" construction site and one of the first pilot projects for the National Excellent Agricultural and Forestry Talent Training Plan reform. The program, under the Agriculture discipline's Plant Production category, was the first in China to be awarded a doctoral degree in the Landscape Plants and Ornamental Horticulture discipline. The program's first-level discipline, "Landscape Architecture," is included in the national "Double First-Class" discipline construction list, and the "Landscape Plants and Ornamental Horticulture" (second-level discipline) it relies on is the first national key discipline in this field in China.
Educational Objectives
The program aims to meet the needs of the nation and the development of the discipline, focusing on developing students' independent learning abilities and comprehensive qualities, with an emphasis on practical and innovative abilities. The goal is to cultivate well-rounded, high-level talents with strong moral character, good physical and mental health, a solid foundation in modern biological sciences, and rich theoretical and practical experience in horticulture. The program aims to nurture academic elites with innovative potential in horticultural science, as well as technical and management talents who can drive the development of the horticultural industry.
Main Courses
Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Potted Flower Production; Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Cut Flower Production; Seedling and Nursery Science; Ornamental Plant Genetics and Breeding; Garden Design and Construction; Plant Design and Application; Floral Design and Arrangement; Comprehensive Garden Internship,etc.
BIOTECHNOLOGY-HORTICULTURE (Ornamental Horticulture Track ) DUAL DEGREE
Distinctive Features
The Ornamental Horticulture and Biotechnology programs at Beijing Forestry University boast a long history, distinct characteristics, well-established teaching facilities, and a strong faculty team. The programs have joined forces to offer a double degree aimed at selecting and cultivating top innovative talents who will contribute to the development of national seed industry technology and ensure seed security. This initiative supports the national effort to strengthen the seed industry, enhances the competitiveness of China's floral industry, and secures the country's seed supply, contributing significantly to Beijing's status as the "Seed Industry Capital." Students who meet the degree requirements will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Agriculture degree in Horticulture (Ornamental Horticulture Track).
Educational Objectives
In alignment with national strategies such as seed industry revitalization, rural revitalization, and the construction of a beautiful China, the program focuses on the need for talent in the evolving horticulture industry. It emphasizes the improvement of students' research and innovation capabilities, solidifying their foundation in modern biological breeding theories, such as horticultural plant germplasm resources and breeding, genetics and molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Students will master advanced breeding technologies including synthetic biology, genomics, and artificial intelligence. The program aims to cultivate well-rounded leaders with a profound humanistic background and solid foundation in natural sciences, who possess strong professional knowledge, innovative abilities, and a global perspective. Graduates will be equipped to conduct cutting-edge research in modern biological breeding, particularly in horticultural plant breeding, and related fields. They will play a crucial role in supporting the high-quality development of the seed industry in the new era.
Core Courses
Dendrology; General Genetics; Horticultural Plant Breeding; Genetic Engineering; Bioinformatics; Cell Biology; Modern Molecular Biology; Cellular Engineering; Genetic Engineering; Horticultural Plant Omics; Comprehensive; Botany Practicum; Professional Comprehensive Practicum,etc.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Distinctive Features
The Tourism Management program, under the Management discipline, was established in 1995 and became one of the first units in China to offer a Master of Tourism Management degree in 2010. The program has a distinctive focus on tourism planning, ecotourism, national park and protected area management, and the innovation and management of new tourism formats. It enjoys a prestigious reputation among similar programs nationwide, with strong research capabilities and teaching standards.
Educational Objectives
The program aims to cultivate advanced management and technical talents with a balanced focus on research and practice. Graduates should possess basic knowledge in planning, ecology, management, and economics, with an understanding of tourism enterprise operation and management, tourism destination planning and development, sustainable tourism, historical and cultural heritage protection, and natural landscape resource conservation policies, laws, and regulations. Graduates should also have strong research, decision-making, organization, management, communication, and expression skills, suitable for work in tourism planning, management, national parks, and new tourism formats.
Main Courses
Tourism Planning; Site Planning and Design; Tourism Marketing; Tourism Economics; Tourism Geography; Theory and Practice of Environmental Interpretation in Tourism; Convention and Exhibition Tourism Planning and Management; Computer-Aided Tourism Planning; Tourism Management Information Systems; Geographic Information System (GIS) Principles and Applications; E-Commerce in Tourism,etc.
