History
Mission
The Department of Forestry aims to provide the best scientific training programs for undergraduate and graduate students. We prepare our students for pursuing advanced studies or careers in the natural resource management or forest products industries.
The curricula for the undergraduate program are subdivided into two majors: forest science (forest management and forest biology) and wood science (wood chemistry and wood physics). Each major is characterized by a series of core and elective courses to prepare our students as the next generation of professionals in forestry and wood industry. Course loads are 138 credits for a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a 4-year program.
The graduate program of the Department offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Course loads are 30 credits for M.S., and 36 credits for Ph.D. programs, respectively. Graduate students are required to conduct independent research and complete with a thesis (M.S.) or a dissertation (Ph.D.).
Graduate training in the Department is characterized by the close attention and advice from assigned faculty supervisors. Through an individualized program of lectures in the class, tutoring and research in basic and applied topics, graduate students are prepared for pursuing the careers in academics or governmental agencies.
In addition to technical skills, graduate students are also required to attend seminar every week to practice oral presentation and writing.
Research
History
- 2005 - Director Lu Jincheng of our department used the library and operating expenses allocated by the school to plan and renovate the space of the department. The space was planned according to each research field, so that the space of the department could be integrated and effectively utilized. In addition, he also applied for a subsidy from the Forestry Bureau to carry out the greening project of the environment around the department building. In 2006, the plan was continued and the exterior improvement and greening project of the department building were carried out.
- 2002 - In order to effectively utilize the Beigou Nursery, the Department established a planning committee and sought funding from relevant units. A total investment of more than NT$37 million was made, and the ′Beigou Practical Park′ was completed and put into use on March 12, 2004.
Strategic Planning
The Department aims at cultivating the well-rounded talents with its multi-disciplinary programs to help students develop comprehensive basic knowledge and analytical skills.
Students are encouraged to have a global view as there is no boundary for the nature. For the core and elective curricula, the Department offers several additional international learning opportunities through student exchange programs with a number of international universities. Some of such programs grant credits. It also welcomes international students to visit the campus for short-term studies under non-credit programs. The Department works closely with the University's Office of Research and Development to arrange the overseas study programs.
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