College of Agriculture
Founded in 1962, the College of Agriculture consists of six departments and two institutes — the Departments of Horticulture and Biotechnology, Animal Science, Forestry and Nature Conservation, Natural Resources, Applied Science of Living, and Nutrition and Health Sciences, and Graduate Institutes of Applied Science of Living and Biotechnology.
Those departments under College of Agriculture can be grouped into three parts according to currently offered courses and future development plans. One is Biotechnology Group, which includes Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Department of Horticulture and Biotechnology, Department of Animal Science. Another is Natural Resource Group, which includes Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation, and Department of Natural Resources. The other is Applied Science of Living Group, which includes Graduate Program and Department of Applied Science of Living and Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences.
Curriculum Adjustments
Graduate Program of Biotechnology will build a strong connection with its undergraduate program.
Department of Applied Science of Living has been gradually split into two divisions — “Life Planning and Management” and “Catering Operation and Management”. More new courses in these two fields will be offered in the near future.
Department of Horticulture and Biotechnology will emphasize on courses related to biotechnology and flora.
Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation will focus on conservation and maintenance of the quality of our natural environment, product processing on biotechnical wood, and the sustainable forest product management.
Department of Animal Science will offer courses in animal products processing and biotechnical animal science.
Department of Natural Resources has grouped courses into three divisions: Real Estate, Natural Resources Management, and Environmental Protection in order to fully develop students’ abilities. Students are also encouraged to study joined degrees in accordance with the policy of the University.
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences has offered courses in hospital practice to meet the requirements for a nutritionist as a medical person. Furthermore, to prepare for the impacts caused by entering WTO, courses for the Food program and for the Nutrition program will be planned. Food science will be emphasized.
Our advantage
The college’s six departments and two graduate institutes, rich multi-media resources of the university library, and the Hwa Kang Museum all benefit learning.
The location of the campus adjacent to the serenity of Yang Ming Shan National Park and its proximity to the resources of Taipei City enhance students’ study incentives.
The university’s outstanding information system and equipment improve student’s e-learning experience.
The university’s 153 sister schools overseas, coupled with emphasis on academic exchanges with Mainland China, facilitate international exchanges and cooperation.
The numerous alumni enable students to obtain aid and supports.
The university’s generous annual funding for equipment enhances faculty’s teaching and research accomplishments.
Centripetal force among faculty, students, and administrative staff is strong, benefiting college administration.
Development and Future Plans of Departments
Department of Horticulture and Biotechnology has established Molecular Biology Laboratory and Chromatography Laboratory.
Department of Natural Resources
The department has offered a unique course , “ Environmental ecology”, in the whole country (including Mainland
“ Ecology and Environment” has offered for the University and has scheduled yearly for 32 classes for the past three years.
“GIS Computer Unit” was established in 2000 to facilitate the teaching of survey and remote sensing courses. The unit will become one of the attractions after more equipment is installed.
International Exchange, Extension and Social Events
Graduate Program of Biotechnology will publish the directory of alumni.
Graduate Program and Department of Applied Science of Living
Offering courses together with Overseas Chinese Commissions in catering, clothing, and beauty classes with certificates for overseas Chinese young people.
Hosting alumni meetings in order to demonstrate the progress of the University.
Department of Horticulture and Biotechnology.
Participating in ”Flower Exhibition” sponsored by Government of Taipei County.
Cooperating with “ Youngming Reformatory” in farm practice.
Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation.
Together with Chinese Forestry Association, inviting members of Beijing Forestry Academia and
Department of Natural Resources
Participating and co-hosting “Cross-Strait Land Economics Conference”. Each year different themes are assigned and the conference is held in Taiwan every other year.
College of Agriculture Prospects
The College of Agriculture aims to create an integrated educational system that reaches out to students and focuses on education, nurturing ethical literacy, international perspective, cutting-edge technology, and professional knowledge, while providing services and contributions toward the sustainable development of the national community.
College Administration & Management
Dean’s Administrative Concepts Comply with the College Development Plan
The College’s Pursuit of Internationalization, Including Overseas Student Education
Email: crf@dep.pccu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-2-28610511 Ext. 31005