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Introduction to the Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering

The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering is a first-level discipline master's degree program that covers four secondary disciplines: mechanical manufacturing and automation, mechanical design and theory, mechanical electronic engineering, and vehicle engineering. The program has established several provincial and ministerial-level research and teaching platforms, including the Jiangsu Province Industrial Equipment Digital Manufacturing and Control Technology Key Laboratory and the Jiangsu Province CNC Special Equipment Engineering Technology Research Center.

Overview of the Discipline

The discipline of Mechanical Engineering has been expanding its research fields over the years, intersecting with other disciplines such as control engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science and technology to form distinctive and advantageous research directions. The program has a high level of research in areas such as advanced manufacturing processes and equipment, intelligent optimization design and structural lightweighting, state monitoring and intelligent maintenance, and engineering robotics, and has formed a significant influence in the domestic industry.

Training Objectives

The program aims to cultivate high-level talents with a strong political stance, high moral character, rigorous academic attitude, and innovative spirit. Students are expected to master a solid and broad foundation of theoretical knowledge and systematic and in-depth specialized knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering, and be able to use this knowledge to solve scientific problems. Graduates should possess a certain level of academic accomplishment and academic ethics, as well as the ability to engage in scientific research or independent technical work, and have a good work ethic and teamwork spirit.

Training Directions

The program offers four training directions:

• Mechanical manufacturing and automation
• Mechanical design and theory
• Mechanical electronic engineering
• Vehicle engineering

Duration of Study and Credits

The duration of study for the Master's program is generally three years, with a maximum of five years. The total credits required for the program are at least 28 credits, including:

• 24 credits for coursework (10 credits for public degree courses, 6 credits for professional degree courses, 4 credits for professional elective courses, and 4 credits for public elective courses)
• 2 credits for attending academic lectures/reports (at least 15 times)
• 2 credits for academic practice

Course Settings

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• Public degree courses:
  • Natural Dialectics
  • Theory and Practice on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
  • Academic English Writing/Practical English Writing
  • Comprehensive English
  • General Introduction of China (for international students)
  • Comprehensive Chinese I (for international students)
  • Chinese Listening and Speaking I (for international students)
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Matrix Theory
  • Numerical Analysis
• Professional degree courses:
  • Modern Design Theory
  • Modern Control Theory
  • Signal Processing
  • Modern Manufacturing Theory & Technology
  • Mechanical Dynamics (taught in English)
• Elective courses:
  • Modern NC Process Technology
  • Advanced Sensors and Monitoring Technology
  • Automotive Aerodynamics
  • System Identification and Modeling
  • Information Retrieval
  • Japanese
  • Oral English
  • Comprehensive Ability Promotion Plan
  • Traditional Chinese Culture

Mandatory Segments

The program includes two mandatory segments:

• Academic lectures/reports (2 credits): students must attend at least 15 academic lectures/reports, including at least 5 research seminars organized by the Graduate School, and at least 2 humanistic and aesthetic quality lectures.
• Academic practice (2 credits): students must participate in academic practice activities, such as research seminars, summer schools, academic innovation forums, science and technology competitions, or international conferences.

Thesis

The program requires students to complete a thesis, which must meet the basic requirements outlined in the "Basic Requirements for Doctoral and Master's Degrees in First-Level Disciplines" published by the Higher Education Press. Students must determine their research direction under the guidance of their supervisor, and complete a thesis proposal and opening report. The thesis will be evaluated and defended according to the school's regulations.

Graduation and Degree Awarding Standards

The standards for graduation and degree awarding are in accordance with the school's regulations.