Mechanical design, manufacturing and automation
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, and Automation program is designed to cultivate high-level technical talents with a solid theoretical foundation, broad professional knowledge, and good occupational ethics. The program aims to equip students with the ability to engage in design, manufacturing, application research, and management in the field of mechanical engineering.
Program Objectives
(1) Cultivation Objectives
The program seeks to foster students who possess a strong foundation in natural sciences, information technology, and professional knowledge related to mechanical design, mechanical electronics, and mechanical manufacturing and automation.
(2) Talent Specifications
1. Quality Requirements
Students should uphold correct political direction, possess good occupational ethics, and have a team spirit. They should understand and master engineering management principles and economic decision-making methods, enabling them to participate in operational management in the mechanical field.
2. Knowledge Requirements
Students should master mathematics, physics, and other natural science foundation knowledge, as well as information technology foundation knowledge and related professional knowledge in mechanical design, mechanical electronics, mechanical manufacturing, and automation technology.
3. Ability Requirements
Students should possess basic skills such as drawing, calculation, and testing, as well as strong computer application abilities. They should be able to systematically express and model mechanical engineering problems, apply existing knowledge to solve practical problems in the field of mechanical engineering, and have a strong ability to analyze and solve problems.
Program Duration
The basic study period is 3 years, managed according to the credit system, with a minimum study period of 2.5 years and a maximum study period of 5 years.
Curriculum Setup
The curriculum is divided into public foundation courses, professional courses, and vocational ability expansion courses.
(1) Public Foundation Courses
These courses are set up according to national regulations, including ideological and political theory, foreign languages, information technology, and psychological health education. Other public foundation courses are set up in reference to the "Teaching Quality Standards for Undergraduate Majors in Ordinary Colleges and Universities."
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Class Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Modern and Contemporary History | 3 | 54 |
| 2 | Marxist Basic Principles | 3 | 54 |
| 3 | Introduction to Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era | 3 | 54 |
| 4 | Situation and Policy | 1 | 18 |
| 5 | Four Histories | 1 | 18 |
| 6 | College English | 8 | 144 |
| 7 | Psychological Health Education | 2 | 36 |
| 8 | Information Technology | 2 | 36 |
| 9 | Humanities and Arts Lectures | 1 | 18 |
| Total | 24 | 432 |
(2) Professional Courses
Professional courses include professional foundation courses, professional core courses, and professional expansion courses, covering course experiments and practical teaching links.
1. Professional Foundation Courses
These courses provide a foundation for professional core courses, including:
- Higher Mathematics (2)
- Linear Algebra
- Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
- General Physics
2. Professional Core Courses
These courses are essential for students' future work in the field, including:
- Engineering Drawing
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mechanical Principles and Mechanical Design
- Mechanical Manufacturing Technology
- Mechanical Testing and Control Foundation
- Tolerance Detection and Technical Measurement
3. Professional Expansion Courses
These courses aim to enhance students' professional comprehensive abilities, including:
- Computer Drawing
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Enterprise Management Foundation
- Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Structure Course Design
- Mechanical Manufacturing Technology Course Design
(3) Vocational Ability Expansion Courses
These courses aim to improve students' vocational ethics and comprehensive abilities, helping them adapt to changing work environments and career development needs.
(4) Practical Teaching Links
Practical teaching links are crucial for enhancing students' professional qualities, including:
- Entrance Education
- Graduation Education
- Graduation Practice
- Graduation Thesis (Design)
(5) Course Setup, Credits, and Class Hours Distribution
| Course Category | Total | Class Hours | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Foundation Courses | 24 | 432 | 27% |
| Professional Courses | 38 | 684 | 43% |
| Vocational Ability Expansion Courses | 9 | 162 | 10% |
| Practical Teaching Links | 18 | 324 | 20% |
| Total | 89 | 1602 | 100% |
Academic Credits and Recognition
The total credits for the program are 89, with 18 class hours equivalent to 1 credit. The total class hours are 1602. Students can apply for recognition of relevant courses that meet the school's course credit recognition conditions.
Teaching Implementation
The program combines online and offline teaching methods, utilizing digital technology to provide flexible, personalized, and precise teaching. Offline teaching should account for at least 20% of the total class hours.
Assessment and Graduation Requirements
(1) Course Assessment
Course assessment should combine process-based assessment with final assessment, with the final exam score accounting for 40% to 80% of the total score.
(2) Graduation Requirements
Students who complete all required courses, pass the exams, and obtain the required credits, and whose moral and ethical evaluation is qualified, can receive a bachelor's degree certificate from Shanghai University of Technology after passing the audit.
Degree Requirements
The program sets up four degree courses:
- Marxist Basic Principles
- College English
- Graduation Thesis (Design)
- Higher Mathematics (2)
According to the "Academic Degree Law of the People's Republic of China" and the school's regulations on degree granting, graduates who meet the conditions for applying for a bachelor's degree can fill out the "Application Form for Bachelor's Degree" and, after being reviewed and approved by the school's Bachelor's Degree Granting Committee, can be awarded a bachelor's degree.