I. Program Overview

Established in the early 1960s and offering full-time undergraduate enrollment nationwide since 1987, the Landscape architecture and horticulture program has achieved significant milestones: designated as aHeilongjiang Provincial Key Construction Program (2006), recognized as aNational Distinguished Specialty (2010), selected for theFirst Batch of Composite Applied Agricultural and Forestry Talent Cultivation Pilot Reforms (2014), and accredited as aNational First-Class Undergraduate Program (2020). This four-year program awards aBachelor of Agriculture degree.

II. Educational Objectives

The program cultivates ethically grounded professionals with robust theoretical foundations in ecology, botany, and design methodologies. Graduates are equipped to excel in diverse sectors, includinglandscape plant cultivation,nursery management,planning and design, andengineering project supervision, fostering interdisciplinary expertise in production, design, and scientific research.

III. Core Curriculum

• Foundational Courses: Advanced Mathematics, Soil and Fertilizer Science, Botany, Drawing Fundamentals, Composition, Landscape Ecology, Landscape Design Principles, History of Chinese and Global Landscapes, Landscape Management and Regulations

• Specialized Courses: Landscape Floriculture, Dendrology, Landscape Engineering, Turfgrass and Groundcover Applications, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Plant Genetics and Breeding, Plant Scenic Design, Nursery Management, Plant Cultivation and Maintenance

• Practical Training: Field Botany Studies, Sketching Practicum, Plant Identification and Application, Environmental Surveys (Ecology, Soil, Meteorology, Surveying), Engineering Design Workshops, Plant Landscape Design Studios, Propagation and Cultivation Labs, Rapid Design Workshops, Comprehensive Field Studies, Open Design Projects

  IV. Distinctive Strengths

1.Prestigious Accolades: National First-Class Program, National Distinguished Specialty, and pioneer in composite applied agricultural education reform.

2.Educational Excellence: FeaturesProvincial Teaching Masters and award-winning faculty teams in Heilongjiang.

3.Complete Academic Pathway: This pathway offers degree progression froma Bachelor of Agriculture to a Master of Engineering andDoctoral degrees.

4.Innovation Ecosystem: Provides platforms for disciplinary competitions, innovation projects, and early involvement in faculty-led research initiatives.

5.Industry Integration: Collaborates with 20+ research institutes, design firms, and landscape companies to establishindustry-aligned training bases.