Equine Science at Xinjiang Agricultural University

发布者:金沙威尼斯欢乐娱人城发布时间:2021-07-06浏览次数:868

Xinjiang Agricultural University (XJAU) has been agriculture -oriented for higher education that covers agriculture, science, engineering, economy, business management, literature and law since 1952.

The university comprises 22 colleges and schools and offers 64 undergraduate majors, 32 master's degree majors, 8 doctoral and speacialist programs to more than 26,409 full-time students by 1598 faculty members. It has also provided plentiful higher education programs to tens of thousands of students from ethnic groups of China and 3,000 international students from 30 countries by its multi-language engaged teaching teams.

The university is renowned for its food science, veterinary medicine animal science, hoticulture, landscape and Turf science, land resource management, grassland and environmental science, water conservancy and electro-power engineering, artificial intelligence, agricultural machinery,  crop genetics and molecular breeding, silviculture.  Among the top academic studies and researches in the country, equine science at Xinjiang Agricultural University is the most famed one which is benefited from the peculiar advantages of horse ranch, horse species, and native equestrian.  Our study of cotton crops and genetic breeding that has largest yield and best quality in the region of short growing season has won fame of the top academic programs for master's and doctoral degrees in the world.

The university also famed in the region for its extensive international cooperation of higher education and scientific research by joint academic programs in fields of natural science and civil engineering with such  countries as the UK, France, Japan, Russia, Kazakstan and Pakistan. Joint undergraduate programs such as International Economy and Trade, Management of Human Resources, Economics, Industrial and Commerce Management and Accounting with the UK are greatly welcomed by both native and international students. It provides excellent modern language courses such as Chinese, English and Russian to students as well.

1. Description of Undergraduate Program of Equine Sciences

Equine Science is a fundamental specialty in the entire equine industry chain, which includes studies on the basic theories and practical skills of equine species, physiology, genetic breeding and reproduction, nutrition, disease control and therapeutics, product processing, tourism and equestrianism. It enables students to master the crossknowledges of animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, herbology, food and medicine in the economy of equine industry. The length of schooling is 4 years for bachelor degree, and three years for master degree.

2. Introduction to Undergraduate Program on Equine Science

(1) Main Subjects: Livestock anatomy and histology and embryology, Animal biochemistry, Biostatistics with experimental design, Basic animal physiology, Animal genetics, Livestock environmental hygiene, Animal husbandry microbiology.

(2) Specific Courses:

Introduction to Equine Genetic Resources, Fundamental Theories of Equine Welfare And Nursing, Equine Nutrition and Feeding, Modern Equine reproduction and Breeding, Equine Disease Science, Stable Management, Equine Phenotype Appraisal, Equestrian Sports and Event Management, Equine Sports Physiology, Equine Industry and its Management, Horse Training and Measurement of Performance, Equestrian Appreciation, Digitalized and Informatics of Equine.

3. Programme Structure

(1)  General education 60 credits (omitted)

(2)  Professional Courses20+22+23.5credit


  1. General  Courses 20 credits 

 

Category

 

Course

 

Class hours

 

Credits

Experiment

 

Semester

 

Remarks

Class hours

Credits

 

General Basic Courses

Advanced Mathematics

56

3.5

 

 

1

Master the basic theoretical knowledge of natural sciences such as mathematics and chemistry.

Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

72

4.5

 

 

1

Basic Chemistry Experiment 

24

1.5

24

1.5

1

Linear Algebra and Probability Theory

64

4

 

 

2

Organic Chemistry

72

4.5

 

 

2

Basic Chemistry ExperimentⅡ

32

2

32

2

2

Total

320

20

56

3.5

 

  

  1. Professional Courses ( 24.5 Credits)

Category

Course

Class hours

Credits

 

Semester

Course Description

Experiment

Class Hours

Credits

Professional Basic Courses

Livestock Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

64

4

32

2

3

Grasp the morphological structure of livestock and the laws of their occurrence and development, the microscopic morphology and structure of organisms, the laws of their occurrence and development, and basic experimental operating skills, and train students to have the cognitive ability of the normal structure and function of livestock, as well as the normal organizational structure and function.

Animal biochemistry

80

5

24

1.5

Master the basic theoretical knowledge and experimental operation skills of the chemical composition of animals and the chemical changes in the life process, and train students to have the ability to understand the chemical foundation and basic characteristics of living organisms.

Biostatistics with experimental design

32

2

0

0

Based on the application of the principles and methods of mathematical statistics in biological science research, master experimental design and implementation, data sorting and statistical analysis methods, and cultivate students' ability to analyze and solve problems.

Introduction to Equine Science

16

1

0

0

Understand the difference and connection between Equine science and zoology science and the main learning content of Equine science.

Basic Animal Physiology

40

2.5

16

1

4

Grasp the basic theoretical knowledge and experimental operation skills of the laws of animal organism function, and cultivate students' ability to recognize the normal physiological structure and function of animals.

Animal Microbiology

56

3.5

24

1.5

Cultivate students' ability to solve microbiological problems related to feed processing and preparation, animal product processing, inspection, storage, and prevention of infectious diseases in poultry and livestock.

Animal genetics

16

1

Grasp the genetic laws of animal traits, the principles and methods of genetic improvement, and practical operating skills, and cultivate students' cognition of the genetic transmission and expression of biological genetic material and the law of variation in the process.

Animal Environmental Hygiene

48

3

16

1

5

Grasp the basic laws of the external environment, especially livestock farms and livestock environment (air, water, soil, biology and farm construction equipment, management conditions) on livestock, and train students to use these laws to improve and control the environment, protect the environment, and improve animal husbandry

Total

392

24.5

128

8

 

 


C.Professional core courses (24.5 Credits)

Category

 

 

 

Experiment

 

Course Description

Course

Class hours

Credits

Class hours

Credits

Semester

Professional core courses

Introduction to Equine Genetic Resources

16

1

0

0

5

Master the origin, evolution, genetic characteristics, principles and methods of protection and utilization of the main local breeds of  equines, and lay the foundation for the work of Equine science and related majors.

Equine Phenotype Appraisal

16

1

0

0

5

Master the principles and methods of appearance appraisal of fine-bred equines to lay the foundation for equine science and related professional work.

Modern Equine Breeding

48

3

8

0.5

5

Grasp the basic concepts, methods and experimental operation skills of the main traits of equine animals, selection principles and methods, individual genetic evaluation, hybrid breeding methods and utilization of heterosis, breed and strain breeding, etc., and train students to apply modern breeding techniques for The basic capabilities of livestock production services.

Equine reproduction

56

3.5

16

1

5

Master the basic concepts, methods and experimental operation skills of equine reproductive activities and their regulation and regulation techniques, and cultivate the basic ability of students to apply modern reproductive technology for livestock production.

Equine nutrition and feeding

56

3.5

16

1

5

Master the basic concepts and methods of equine nutrition, the qualitative and quantitative laws of nutrient intake, equine health and efficient production, and provide theoretical basis and practical guide for equine production.

Equine disease

64

4

16

1

5

Master the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment methods of common diseases such as African equine disease, equine infectious anemia, equine malrex and equine encephalomyelitis, and cultivate students' basic ability to engage in equine production.

Stable Management

16

1

8

0.5

6

Master the basic concepts and methods of sports equine breeding and stable management to lay the foundation for equine science and related professional work.

Equestrian sports and event management

16

1

0

0

6

Master the types and rules of modern equestrian sports and equine racing to lay the foundation for equine science and related professional work.

Equine Exercise Physiology

56

3.5

16

1

6

Master the basic theoretical knowledge and basic experimental operating skills of the physiological activity law of equines in training, competition and general conditions, and cultivate students' cognition of the normal physiological structure and function of equines and the management ability of equine welfare.

Horse Training and Measurement of Performance

24

1.5

0

0

6

Understand the sports characteristics of various sports equines; master the training methods of various sports equines; clarify the indicators, methods and evaluation criteria for the performance measurement of various sports equines.

Product equine breeding

24

1.5

8

0.5

6

Master the processing and preparation methods of equine meat, equine milk and other products, and cultivate students' basic ability to engage in equine production.

Total

392

24.5

88

5.5

 

 

 

 

D. Practice projects 29 credits

Category

Course

Class hours

Credits

Semester

Place

Remarks

 

 

Practical

Projects

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice of Equine Science

120

4

5

Off campus

 

 

Comprehensive Internship in Equine Science

 

360

 

10

6-7

July-October

 

Off campus

Professional Research Training and Papers

30

1

7

On campus

Internship in equine science

240

8

8

On campusOff campus

Dissertation

180

6

8

On campus

Total

930

29

 

 

 



(4)Extended Courses 15.5 credits 

The recommended elective courses for this major shall not be less than 15.5 credits 

Category

Course

Class hours

Credits

Experiment

Semester

Remarks

Class hours

Credits

Extended courses

Mechanization of animal husbandry

32

2

0

0

6

 

Professional English

16

1

0

0

6

Animal behavior

24

1.5

0

0

6

Grassland resources and utilization

32

2

0

0

6

Equine welfare and basic nursing

16

1

0

0

6

Introduction to Animal Husbandry

32

2

0

0

6

Professional literature review writing

8

0.5

0

0

7

Professional literature search

8

0.5

0

0

7

Feed Processing

32

2

16

1

7

Equine Digital Informatics

16

1

0

0

7

Equine Industry Operation and Management

32

2

8

0.5

7

Equine culture appreciation

32

2

0

0

7

Equine Product Processing

24

1.5

8

0.5

7

Donkey production

32

2

8

0.5

7

Livestock product quality and safety

16

1

0

0

7

Animal husbandry scientific research methods

16

1

0

0

7

Animal ecology

48

3

1

16

7

Introduction and Experiments of Biotechnology

64

4

64

4

7

Fundamentals of Immunology

48

3

8

0.5

7

Total

528

33

113

23

 

 

 


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