Undergraduate Program for Specialty in New Energy Science and Engineering

Program Objectives

This program is designed to prepare cultivation of the top-ranking professionals and innovative talents who have good scientific and humanistic literacy, healthy physical and mental quality, acquire knowledge about new energy science and engineering, track new energy international cutting-edge development, and have the ability of research and design, engineering practice, team cooperation, organizational management, as well as innovation, and who are able to engage in scientific research, technology development, engineering design and management in the field of new energy science and engineering.

Learning Outcomes

Students of this degree will acquire:

1. Graduates should be able to solve complex engineering problems with mathematics, natural science, and engineering basics and professional knowledge.
2. Graduates should be able to apply the basic principles of mathematics, natural science and engineering science to identify, express, and analyze complex engineering problems through literature research to obtain effective conclusions.
3. The students should be able to provide solutions of complex problems in the fields of energy and power engineering, they should also be able to design energy power systems, components and technological process. Such designs should include innovations, as well as multiple factors related to the fields of society, health, safety, regulation, culture and environment.
4. Based on the scientific principles and methodologies, students should be able to investigate complex problems existed in the areas of energy and power engineering. Such investigation includes the design of experiment, the analysis of data, and the summary of effective conclusions via comprehensive information.
5. The students should be able to develop, select and utilize appropriate techniques, resources, advanced engineering and information tools to analyze complex energy and power engineering problems. The analysis includes prediction and simulation, with the awareness of the limitations.
6. Based on the background and fundamentals, the students should be able to appropriately analyze and estimate the impacts caused by the proposed solution (related to the energy and power engineering) in the aspects of society, health, safety, laws and culture, they should also be aware of the responsibility they would undertake.
7. The students should be able to understand and evaluate the impacts of practical engineering (related to the energy and power engineering) on the sustainable development of environment and society.
8. The students should be qualified with humanities and social sciences literacy, as well as the social responsibility, they should also be able to understand and strictly follow the professional ethics and regulations, fulfill their responsibility.
9. The students should be able to take part in any multidisciplinary team and demonstrate
10. Related to complex engineering problems, the students should be able to communicate effectively with industry peers and the public, including the preparation of reports and designs, the presentation, the logistic expressions and responses. The students should also be possessed of international attitude, which helps the worldwide, cross-cultural communications.
11. Graduates should be able to understand and master engineering management principles and economic decision-making methods, and can use these methods in a multidisciplinary environment.
12. Graduates should have the awareness of self-directed learning and lifelong education, and have the ability to continuously learn and adapt to development.

Program Highlights

Based on energy, materials and environmental engineering, combining science of new energy and heat fluid, this program aims at cultivating international and inter-disciplinary talents with a solid foundation of knowledge, innovative spirit, as well as application and management skills.

Main Discipline

• Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science and Technology
• Automatic Technique

Program Length and Degree

• Program Length: 4 years
• Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Engineering

Credits Hours and Units

• Minimum curriculum credits (including courses and practicum): 161.75 credits
• Core courses cannot be covered using credits from other courses in the program.
• Minimum Extracurricular Credits: 5 credits

Course Credits Hours and Units

Course type	Required /Elective	Hrs/Crs	Percentage (%)
Essential-qualities-oriented Education General Courses	Required	628/34	21.02
Elective	192/12	7.42
Discipline General Courses	Required	864/52.25	32.3
Major-specific Courses	Major-specific Core Courses	Required	384/23.5	14.53
Major-specific Elective Courses	Elective	336/20.5	12.67
Practicum Credits	Required	39/19.5	12.06
Total	2404+39w/161.75	100

Practicum Credits

Course Title	Required /Elective	Weeks/Credits	Percentage (%)
Military Training	Required	2/1	5.13
Engineering Training(Ⅰ)	Required	4/2	10.25
Mechanical Engineering Training	Required	3/1.5	7.69
Recognizing Internship	Required	2/1	5.13
Engineering Internship	Required	2/1	5.13
Course Project	Required	4/2	10.26
Undergraduate Thesis	Required	22/11	56.41
Total	39/19.5	100

Extracurricular Credits

1. Ideological and political Course Social Practice - Submit a report and obtain a passing score - 2 credits
2. Laboring for Public Benefit - required - 2 credits
3. Community Engagement - Submitting a Report and Passing the Oral Defense - 2 credits

• Individuals Awarded "Active Participant" / Teams awarded "Excellent Performance" by HUST or Hubei Youth League Committee - 2 credits

4. Examinations in English and Computer

• CET-6 - Certificate - 2 credits
• National Computer Rank Examination - Certificate - 2 credits
• National Computer Rank Examination - Win Certificate of Programmer - 2 credits
• Win Certificate of Advanced Programmer - 3 credits
• Win Certificate of System Analyst - 4 credits

5. Competitions

• University Level
  • First Prize - 3 credits
  • Second Prize - 2 credits
  • Third Prize - 1 credit
• Provincial Level
  • First Prize - 4 credits
  • Second Prize - 3 credits
  • Third Prize - 2 credits
• National Level
  • First Prize - 6 credits
  • Second Prize - 4 credits
  • Third Prize - 3 credits

6. Academic Papers - Published in national-level journals - Each paper - 2-3 credits
7. Research Programs - Contribution and research capability - Each program - 1-3 credits
8. Experiments - Innovation capacity - Each experiment - 1-3 credits

Main Courses and Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Courses

1. Main Courses

• Material Mechanic
• Theoretical Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanic
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Engineering Heat Transfer
• Principle of Machinery
• Design of Machinery
• Foundation of Engineering Control
• Project Measure Technology
• Principles and Techniques of Solar Energy
• Principles and Techniques of Biomass Energy
• Principles and Techniques of Wind Energy

2. Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Courses (10 credits)

• Introduction to Discipline (Specialty) (16 hours/ 1 credit)
• Recognizing Internship (2 weeks/ 1 credit)
• Discipline-based Introduction (16 hours/ 1 credit)
• Course Project (4 weeks/ 2 credits)
• Extra-curricular Integrated Practice (90 hours/ 5 credits)

Practicum Module

• Military Training
• Mechanical Engineering Training
• Engineering Training
• Engineering Internship
• Professional Social Practice
• Course Project
• Undergraduate Thesis

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

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Overview:

Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST) is a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary research university located in Wuhan, China. It is renowned for its advanced research facilities and academic achievements, boasting a full range of academic disciplines across 10 major categories. HUST is the only university in China that manages four National Laboratory / National Science Centers.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

HUST provides a vibrant campus where artistic atmosphere and athletic spirit are advocated. It is a diverse community with creative people from around the world. The university has a 70% greening rate, earning it the nickname "university in the forest."

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Research Excellence:

HUST is renowned for its advanced research facilities and academic achievements, managing four National Laboratory / National Science Centers.

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HUST has a strong international presence, with over 2000 international students from 120 countries.

Diverse Programs:

The university offers a wide range of academic programs across 10 major categories, including 41 schools, 1 department, 2 institutes, and 1 sino-foreign joint institute.

Vibrant Campus Life:

HUST provides a vibrant campus with a strong emphasis on arts and athletics, fostering a diverse and creative community.

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Academic Programs:

HUST offers a full range of academic disciplines across 10 major categories, including 41 schools, 1 department, 2 institutes, and 1 sino-foreign joint institute.

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Other:

HUST has been accepting international students since the 1960s. The university has over 3,400 full-time teachers, including over 1,200 professors. Experts from around the world come to HUST to give lectures and conduct research.