1.  Training Objective and Specification

        The training objective of this major is to train students to be high-quality elites with perfect personality, strong sense of responsibility and international vision. The students should have a solid theoretical basis on Electronic Information and Communication; master basic skills, basic methods and other relevant knowledge; have good comprehensive ability and a preliminary understanding of system concept. They also should have a strong sense of innovation, with great team spirit and enterprising spirit. They can be engaged in scientific research, technology development and management in fields of Microelectronics, Optoelectronic Materials, Device and Packaging, Analog IC Design, Digital IC Design, Microwave Technique, RF Technique, Antenna Technique and other relevant majors.

        This major is aim to train applied research talents in field of Information Engineering. Some graduates with strong learning and research ability can pursue a higher degree. Other graduates with solid theoretical basis and prefect practical ability can be engaged in technical research, product development and technical management in fields of Electronic Science and other relevant majors.

2.  Standards and Demands

A  The Framework of Knowledge

A1.Humanistic Quality (including basic knowledge of literature, history, philosophy, art and so on): Request the students to realize further improvement on current basic knowledge.

A2.The Rudiments of Social Science Research Methods: Let the students contact and understand the research methods through study and academic exploration.

A3.The Basic and Frontier Knowledge of Natural Science and Engineering Technology: Emphasize the close connection between the knowledge and the personal life/social life. Help students improve their science literacy and engineering consciousness through learning.

A4.The Basic Knowledge of Mathematics and Logic: Enhance the capabilities of quantitative analysis and logical thinking.

A5.1 Master the fundamental theory, basic knowledge and skills in relevant subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and so on.

        A5.1.1 Master the basic theory and knowledge of relevant Mathematics subjects (including Engineering Mathematics) and Physics.

        A5.1.2 Master the basic skills and methods including the operating of Physical experiments and Computer application.

A5.2 Master the knowledge system of Information and Communication Engineering. Know the intersection and harmonious relationship between the major and other relevant fields.

        A5.2.1 Have a wide breadth of professional basic knowledge.

        A5.2.2 Master the professional knowledge of Information and Communication Engineering systematically: Microelectronics, Optoelectronic Materials, Device and Packaging Technique, Analog IC Design and Application, Digital IC Design and Application, Microwave Technique, RF Technique, Antenna Technique, Flat Panel Display Technology, Thin Film Process & Technology.

        A5.2.3 Master the experimental methods and practical skills in Electronic and Communication Engineering fields.

B  Ability Requirements

B1. The ability of thinking clearly and expressing in words accurately;

B2. The ability of finding, analyzing and resolving problem;

B3. The ability of thinking critically and working creatively;

B4. The ability of cooperating with different types of people;

B5. The preliminary ability of appreciating literature art works;

B6. The ability of mastering at least one foreign language;

B7. The ability of learning and the correct understanding of lifelong learning

B8. The cognition of the profession and ethical responsibility;

B9. The ability of using modern media technology to get all kinds of information;

B10. The ability of making experiment plans, doing experiments, analyzing data and interpret data by using various technologies, skills and tools in engineering practice;

B11. The ability of scientific writing and academic exchange;

C  Quality Requirements

C1 Have a strong sense of social responsibility and historical mission. Persevere in safeguarding the fundamental interests of the people and the Nation.

C2 Have the scientific spirit and team work spirit. Master the scientific thinking and methods. Insist on seeking truth from facts, studying diligently and making bold innovations.

C3 Have great enterprise, be passionate in own jobs, be honest and trustworthy, obey the professional ethics and engineering ethics.

C4 Have good physical and mental quality, have the ability to adapt to the environment.

C5 Have harmonious relationships with people, nature and society .Take up a right attitude towards failures.

3.  The Constitution of Curriculum System (See the Course Schedule)

(1)  General Education Courses

“General Education Courses” consist of three parts including “General Courses”, “General Education Core Courses” and “General Education Practice Course”. The total credits are 48. “General courses” have 25 credits including in Politics, English and PE. “General Education Core Courses” have 8 credits in “Humanities Sciences”, 4 credits in “Social Sciences” and 9 credits in “Natural sciences and Engineering Technology”. The total credits are 21. “General Education Practice Courses” have 2 credits.

(2)  Specialized Education Courses

“Specialized Education Courses” include “Platform Basic Courses”, “Specialized Core Courses” and “Elective Courses”. The total credits are 88. Each student must select at least one course (English) in the fifth - seventh semester.

A .Platform Basic Courses

• Platform Basic Courses” consist of “Required Courses” and “Elective Courses”. “Ideas and Methods of Program Design” of “Required Courses “can also be used for credits for “Natural sciences and Engineering Technology” of “General Education Courses”. In  “Elective Courses”， the following three courses are highly recommended for the need of further specialty study:

                a. Electromagnetic Field and Electromagnetic Wave (4 credits)

                b. Signals and Systems A (4 credits)

                c. Data Structures and Algorithms A (4 credits)

              B .Specialized Core Courses

       “Specialized Courses” consist of “Specialized Core Courses” with at least 16 credits (in-class) and “Specialized Core Optional Courses “with at least 10 credits. And the extra credits can be used for the credits of “Specialized Elective Courses”.

              C .Specialized Elective Courses

        “Specialized Elective Courses” consist of “Theoretical Frontiers (Group A)” and other six Groups (Group B to Group G). Each Group has three to five similar courses (except Group A). Students should choose at least two groups from Group A, B, C, D, E, F and G.And the extra credits can be used for the credits of “Personalized Education Courses”.

(3)  Practice Education Courses

  “Practical Education Courses” include “Experiment Required Courses” and “Experiment Elective Courses” with 19 credits, “Internships” and “Practice Courses” with 10 credits, “Military Training” with 3 credits and “Undergraduate Project” with 17 credits. The total credits are 49. “Engineering Practice and Technological Innovation 1” can also be used for the “Natural sciences and Engineering Technology” of “General Education Courses”.

(4)  Personalized Education Courses

      Education Courses” can be freely selected with at least 20 credits during the study period. All courses can be selected except for the required credits in “General Education Courses”, “Specialized Education Courses” and “Practical Education Courses”. The credits got from the second major can be used as the “Personalized Education Courses” credits .Students can also select other “Theoretical Education Courses” and “Practice Education Courses” as follows: “Elective Courses”, “General Education Elective Courses”, Planned Courses of Other Majors, “Practice Education Elective Courses” of other Majors, PRP, “Engineering Practice and Technological Innovation Courses” Level 2 – Level 4 courses (which have not be already taken), Discipline Competitions, “General Education Practice Activities”, Shanghai or National Undergraduate Innovative Test Program and so on. The credits of these courses (as shown above) cannot be used twice for “Personalized Education Courses” credits.

4.  Educational System, Graduation Requirement and Degree

        Electronic Science and Technology has a flexible educational system and the study period is 4 to 6 years. It permits students graduate in advance after they get prescribed 205 credits. It also permits students prolong the study period but the limit is 6 years. Students (who have completed the courses and the teaching practice required by the training plan, got the prescribed credits, and passed the comprehensive appraisal) can get the Bachelor of Engineering Degree according to the academic degree regulations of the People’s Republic of China.

5.  The Course Schedule