School authorities at Yangzhou University denied they had given classes based on students' zodiac signs, responding to recent reports that have generated an intense discussion among netizens.

Wei Wanhong, a dean at the College of Bioscience and Biotechnology of the university, said the college does not practice "zodiacal teaching", Oriental Morning Post reported on Thursday.

Zhuang Guochang, a student at the college, said that it was not “a class” but a weekend forum organized by a student organization "Scientific Innovation Association".