Program code: 080213T

Study mode: Full-time

Duration: 4 Years

Degree conferred: Bachelor of Engineering

Teaching School: Shien-Ming Wu School of Intelligent Engineering

Program Overview

Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering is an emerging discipline in the field of engineering.The program aims tocultivateinnovative and well-rounded top talents to meet the needs of the national manufacturing industry'stransformation, upgrading, and the development of artificial intelligence-relatedtechnologies andindustries.

The program encompasses advanced manufacturing technology, intelligent systems, systemmodeling and optimization, information integration, perception, automation control, and robotics.Itemphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling students to establisha solid foundation and develop the ability to solve complex problems in intelligent manufacturingengineering.

Theywill also have a strong awarenessof independent learning and lifelong learning, enabling them toadapt to continuous development andchange. Graduates of the Intelligent ManufacturingEngineering program will play leadership roles inthe future intelligent manufacturing industry,becoming high-level, multidisciplinary outstandingtalents and driving the development of intelligent manufacturing engineering and related fields.

Educational Objectives

Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering program is designed to meet the significant demands ofthe national 'Innovation-Driven Development Strategy' and the 'Development Plan for the NewGeneration of Artificial Intelligence.'

The program aims to cultivate outstanding 'Three Abilities'(learning, thinking, action) and 'Three Creativities' (innovation, creation,entrepreneurship) newengineering talents with SCUT's distinctive characteristics. Students will receive comprehensivedevelopment in terms of knowledge, abilities, qualities, ethics, intellect,physique, and aesthetics. Theywill acquire a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, computerscience, and information processing,as well as gain interdisciplinary knowledge in fields such asmechanical engineering, electronicengineering, automation control engineering, and computertechnology. Additionally, they will masterthe fundamental theories, methods, and applicationtechnologies of intelligent engineering.

Theprogram focuses on fostering remarkable scientificliteracy, innovation capacity, and internationalperspective in students. Graduates will possess astrong sense of social responsibility and internationalcompetence. With these qualities, they arepoised to assume leadership roles in China's intelligentmanufacturing engineering technologyand industry development. Moreover, the graduates can havethe potential to become outstandingtop-tier talents internationally, including scientists, engineers, andentrepreneurs.

The specific goals expected to be achieved by students within approximately five years aftergraduation from this program are as follows:

1. Possessing a positive socialist core values, with a sound character, noble humanisticsentiments,good professional ethics, and a strong sense of social responsibility, achieving comprehensivedevelopment in moral character, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. Emphasizinghumanistic care and ethical awareness in engineering practice, actively promoting the sustainabledevelopment of intelligent manufacturing.

2. Mastering solid foundational theories and core technologies in intelligent manufacturing,familiarizing themselves with the design, control, and optimization methods of intelligentmanufacturing systems, and having a deep understanding and application abilities in relatedtechnologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cloud computing.

3. Having critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and solve problems, proposing innovativesolutions, and training in written expression and communication across disciplines,cultures, andborders.

4. Possessing excellent communication and collaboration skills, effectively communicate andcollaborate with team members, actively participate in interdisciplinary and cross-domainteamprojects, accomplishing the integrated design and development of intelligent manufacturingsystems, and promoting the intelligence and optimization of production processes.

5. Demonstrating career planning and self-development capabilities, maintaining awarenessof thelatest developments in the field of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, activelyparticipating inindustry training and academic seminars, pursuing academic or engineeringtechnical certifications,continuously expanding their knowledge and skill levels, andcontinuously achieving major careerdevelopments in the broad field of intelligent manufacturing engineering.

Student Outcomes

• Engineering Knowledge: Being able to apply solid knowledge of mathematics, naturalsciences, engineering fundamentals, and intelligent manufacturing engineering to solvecomplex engineering problems in the field of intelligent manufacturing design and control.

• Problem Analysis: Identifying, formulating, researching, and analyzing complex engineeringproblems in the field of intelligent manufacturing using the first principles of mathematics,natural sciences, and engineering sciences, drawing well-founded conclusions, andconsidering sustainability as a whole.

• Design/Development of Solutions: Designing creative solutions for complex engineeringproblems and designing systems, components, or processes to meet specific requirements,while appropriately considering public health and safety, the life-cycle cost, net-zero carbon,as well as resource, cultural, social, and environmental factors.

• Research: Conducting research on complex engineering problems related to intelligentmanufacturing. using scientific principles and scientific methods, including designingexperiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and drawing reasonable and effectiveconclusions through information synthesis.

• Use of Tools: Creating, selecting, and applying appropriate technologies, resources, as wellas modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling,understanding their limitations, to solve complex engineering problems.

• Engineer and the World: Analyzing and evaluating the achievements of sustainabledevelopment, as well as the impact of social, economic, sustainability, health and safety,legal,and environmental factors on solving complex engineering problems.

• Ethics: Applying ethical principles to professional engineering practices and standards, andcomplying with relevant national and international laws. Demonstrating the necessity ofunderstanding diversity and inclusiveness.

• Individual and Teamwork: Effectively contributing as an individual, member, or leader indiverse and inclusive teams, as well as in multidisciplinary, remote, and distributedenvironments.

• Communication: Engaging in effective and inclusive communication with the engineeringcommunity and society as a whole in complex engineering activities, including writing andunderstanding effective reports and design documents, and delivering effective presentations,considering cultural, linguistic, and learning differences.

• Project Management and Finance: Applying knowledge and understanding of engineeringmanagement principles and economic decision-making, and applying them to one's ownwork as a member and leader of a team, managing projects and multidisciplinaryenvironments.

• Continuous Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need and be prepared and capable to engagein:i) independent and lifelong learning ii) adapting to new technologies and emergingtechnologies, and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Features

The Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering program is aimed at the transformation and upgradingof China's manufacturing industry, seizing the development opportunities in theGreater Bay Area. Itfocuses on emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing, integratesmultidisciplinary knowledge, and combines theory with practice. Theprogram aims to cultivatehigh-level outstanding talents who have the ability to solve complexengineering problems, thinkinnovatively, and communicate across different disciplines.

Core Courses

 Fundamentals of Electronics and Electrical Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Ⅲ: 

• Artificial Intelligence Technology and Application,

• Intelligent Equipment and Industrial Internet of Things

• Production Planning

 Integrated Core Courses:

• Introduction to Intelligent Engineering

• Design and Manufacturing I

• Design and Manufacturing II

• Practice of Introduction to Intelligent Engineering

• Engineering Innovation Training III

• Design and Manufacturing II

• Signals and Systems

• Feedback Control Theory

Featured Courses

 Freshmen Seminars:

• Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Seminar

 Project-based Courses:

• Practice of Introduction to IntelligentEngineering

• Practice of Fundamentals of Electronics and Electrical Technologies

• Engineering Innovation Training III

• Design andManufacturing II

 Global Education Courses:

• Digital Twin

 Subject Frontiers Courses:

• Cutting-edge Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Technology

 Interdisciplinary Courses:

• Introduction to Intelligent Engineering

• Design and Manufacturing I

• Design andManufacturing II

• GPT Robotics

 Cooperative Courses with Enterprises:

• Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Seminar

• Cutting-Edge Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Technology

• Product Development

 Innovation Practice:

• Practice of Introductionto Intelligent Engineering (Three “ones”)

• Engineering Innovation TrainingIII (Three “ones”)

• Design and Manufacturing II (Three “ones”)

 Entrepreneurship Courses:

• Introduction to Engineering Management

• Product Development

• Innovation in Engineering

 Special Designs:

• Practice of Introduction to Intelligent Engineering

• Engineering Innovation Training III

• Design andManufacturing II

 Contest-Teaching Integrated Courses:

• Practice of Introduction toIntelligent Engineering

• Engineering Innovation Training III

• Design and Manufacturing II

 Education on The Hard-Working Spirit:

• Design and ManufacturingII

• Internship