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 Courses（20+22+23.5credit）
General Courses （20 credits）
Category |
Course |
Class hours |
Credits | Experiment |
Semester |
Remarks | |
Class hours | Credits | ||||||
General Basic Courses | Advanced Mathematics Ⅱ | 56 | 3.5 |
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| 1 | Master the basic theoretical knowledge of natural sciences such as mathematics and chemistry. |
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry | 72 | 4.5 |
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Basic Chemistry Experiment Ⅰ | 24 | 1.5 | 24 | 1.5 | 1 | ||
Linear Algebra and Probability Theory | 64 | 4 |
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Organic Chemistry | 72 | 4.5 |
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Basic Chemistry ExperimentⅡ | 32 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 2 | ||
Total | 320 | 20 | 56 | 3.5 |
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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 |
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C.Professional core courses (24.5 Credits)
Category |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 campus、Off campus | ||
Dissertation | 180 | 6 | 8 | On campus | ||
Total | 930 | 29 |
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(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 |
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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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