Optoelectronic information science and engineering training program

Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering

 (Optoelectronic Information)

Program Code: 080705             Duration：4 years

Educational Objectives:

Based on the education policy of the Communist Party of China, aimed at cultivating talents with high morals, based on the strategic needs of national emergent industries and optoelectronic information industrial cluster of Guangdong- Hongkong-Macao-Greater-Bay, the program aims at preparing socialist, all-rounded, high-quality talents with solid foundation in mathematical, basic optoelectronic information theory and practice skills, with strong scientific perception and research, development and management abilities. It will enable students to be capable of comprehensive English skill and practical skill, excellent human quality and innovation spirit. Students can be able to adapt to technological progress and changes in social demands in fields of optoelectronic technology, and optoelectronic perception and communication and have high-quality three innovation (innovation, creation, and entrepreneurship) talents with learning, thinking and action capabilities.

The educational objectives for graduates of this major include the following three points:

1 Be able to promote the development of cutting-edge technologies in optoelectronic information science and engineering, have outstanding engineering innovation awareness, and be able to flexibly use modern tools and related technologies to engage in research, development and management in the fields of optoelectronic technology, optoelectronic perception and communication.

2 Students can possess excellent professionalism and outstanding innovation ability, can continuously adapt to the modern technology development of optoelectronic information science and engineering under the new international and domestic situation, proficiently master and apply relevant scientific theories and professional knowledge, and be able to act as a team or project leader , technology or management backbones carry out innovative and systematic R&D work on complex engineering issues in the fields of optoelectronic technology, optoelectronic perception and communication.

3 Students can possess excellent ethics, scientific literacy, humanistic qualities, innovative awareness, legal concepts, cooperative spirit, international vision and social responsibility, and the ability to learn and adapt to development for life.

Student Outcomes:

№1. Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to the solution of complex optoelectronic information science and engineering problems.

№1.1 Possess the mathematics, natural sciences, engineering foundation and professional knowledge required to solve complex problems in optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№1.2 Be able to use the language tools of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences for the expression of complex problems in optoelectronic information science and engineering, and can establish and implement mathematical models for specific objects in complex problems in optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№1.3 Be able to use relevant knowledge and mathematical models to derive and analyze complex problems in optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№1.4 Be able to apply relevant knowledge and mathematical model methods to the comparison and synthesis of solutions to complex problems in optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№2. Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex optoelectronic information science and engineering problems, reaching to substantiated conclusions using basic principles of mathematics, science, and engineering.

№2.1 Be able to analyze, identify and judge the key factors affecting the performance and quality of optoelectronic information products based on the basic principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

№2.2 Be able to correctly express complex engineering problems in optoelectronic information science and engineering applications based on relevant scientific principles and mathematical model methods.

№2.3 Be able to combine basic principles and literature research to analyze and demonstrate, propose possible solutions, and recognize the diversity of solutions for the complex problems in the application of optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№2.4 Be able to use basic professional principles and literature research to analyze the influencing factors in the application of optoelectronic information science and engineering, and obtain effective conclusions.

№3. Design / Development Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex optoelectronic information science and engineering problems and innovatively design systems, components or process that meet specific needs with societal, public health, safety, legal, cultural and environmental considerations.

№3.1 Be able to master the basic design and development methods and technologies of the entire cycle and process of engineering design and product development, and understand various factors that affect design goals and technical solutions for complex engineering problems in the design of optoelectronic information products.

№3.2 Be able to complete the unit design according to the specific working conditions and specific performance requirements of the optoelectronic information product manufacturing.

№3.3 Be Able to design optoelectronic information product system or process flow, and reflect the sense of innovation in the design.

№3.4 In the design of optoelectronic information products, safety, health, law, culture, and environmental constraints can be considered, and possible negative effects can be actively avoided.

№4. Research: An ability to conduct investigations of complex optoelectronic information science and engineering problems based on scientific theories and adopting scientific methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

№4.1 Be able to investigate and analyze solutions to complex engineering problems based on natural science and professional basic principles, through literature research and related methods for complex engineering problems in the design, development, manufacturing and application of optoelectronic information products.

№4.2 Be able to choose the research route and design the use plan according to the requirements for the complex engineering problems in the design, development, manufacturing and application of optoelectronic information products.

№4.3 The experimental system can be constructed according to the experimental plan, the experiment can be carried out safely, and the experimental data can be collected correctly for complex engineering problems in the design, development, manufacturing and application of optoelectronic information products.

№4.4 Be able to analyze and interpret experimental results, and obtain reasonable and effective conclusions through information synthesis.

№5. Applying Modern Tools: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex optoelectronic information science and engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

№5.1 Be able to understand the usage principles and methods of modern instruments, information technology tools, engineering tools and simulation software commonly used in optoelectronic information science and engineering, and understand their limitations.

№5.2 Be able to select and use appropriate instruments, information resources, engineering tools and professional simulation software to analyze, calculate and design complex issues in optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№5.3 Be able to develop or select modern tools that meet specific needs for specific objects of optoelectronic information science and engineering, simulate and predict professional problems, and analyze its limitations.

№6. Engineering and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional optoelectronic information engineering practice.

№6.1 Students can fully understand the important position and role of optoelectronic information science in technological progress and social development, understand the technical standard system, intellectual property rights, industrial policies, laws and regulations in related fields of optoelectronic information professional, and understand the impact of different social cultures on engineering activities.

№6.2 Through experiments, practice and internships in the design, development, manufacturing and application of optoelectronic information products, students can analyze and evaluate the impact of engineering practice on society, health, safety, law and culture, and the impact of these factors on project implementation, and can understand and clarify the responsibilities and obligations that should be undertaken.

№7. Environment and Sustainable Development: An ability to understand and evaluate the impact of professional optoelectronic information engineering solutions in environmental and societal contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

№7.1 Students can know and understand the concept and connotation of environmental protection and sustainable development.

№7.2 Students can fully understand the damage and hidden dangers that may be caused to humans and the environment in the process of photoelectric information production practice, can fully consider and evaluate environmental influence factors when formulating complex engineering problem solutions, and stand in the perspective of environmental protection and sustainable development self-discipline.

№8. Professional Standards: An understanding of humanity science and social responsibility, being able to understand and abide by professional ethics and standards responsibly in optoelectronic information engineering practice.

№8.1 Students can have humanities and social sciences, a firm belief in socialism and a sense of social responsibility, have correct values, understand the relationship between individuals and society, and understand China's national conditions.

№8.2 Students can understand the engineering professional ethics and norms of honesty, fairness and integrity, and can consciously abide by them in engineering practice.

№8.3 Students can understand the social responsibility of engineers for the safety, health and well-being of the public and environmental protection, and be able to judge and evaluate the social responsibility of practical activities in the field of optoelectronic information science and engineering, and consciously perform their responsibilities.

№9. Individual and Teams: An ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

№9.1 Students have a sense of teamwork and can effectively communicate with other members and work together in an interdisciplinary background.

№9.2 Be able to treat the roles of individuals, team members and leaders correctly, able to work independently or cooperatively in the team, and able to organize, coordinate and direct the work of the team.

№10. Communication: An ability to communicate effectively on complex optoelectronic information engineering problems with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, give and receive clear instructions, and communicate in cross-cultural contexts with international perspective.

№10.1 Students can accurately express one's own views, respond to queries, and understand the differences in communication with industry peers and the public on issues related to optoelectronic information science and engineering in oral, manuscripts, charts, etc.

№10.2 Students can understand the international development trends and research hotspots in the field of optoelectronic information science and engineering, understand and respect the differences and diversity of different cultures in the world.

№10.3 Students can possess the language and written expression ability of cross-cultural communication, can conduct basic communication and exchange in the cross-cultural background on the professional issues of optoelectronic information science and engineering.

№11. Project Management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of optoelectronic information engineering management principles and methods of economic decision-making, to function in multidisciplinary environments.

№11.1 Students can master the management and economic decision-making methods involved in optoelectronic information engineering projects.

№11.2 Students can understand the cost structure of optoelectronic information engineering and the whole product cycle and process, and understand the engineering management and economic decision-making issues involved.

№11.3 According to the market, user needs and technological development changes, in a multi-disciplinary environment, in the process of designing and developing solutions, students can use engineering management and economic decision-making methods to conduct feasibility analysis.

№12. Lifelong Learning: A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in independent and life-long learning with the ability to learn continuously and adapt to new developments.

№12.1 Students can have good physical and psychological qualities, correct world outlook, values and outlook on life, agree with the concept of lifelong education and continuous education, and be able to recognize the necessity of independent learning and lifelong learning in the context of social development.

№12.2 Students have the ability to learn independently, to learn foreign languages consciously, to track and obtain information using modern information technologies such as computers and search engines, and to adapt to the development of new technologies in the field of optoelectronic information science and engineering, including the ability to understand and summarize new technologies.

Program Profile：

The undergraduate program of Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering (Optoelectronic Information) is based on the discipline of Physics and was founded in 2002 as “Optical Information Science and Technology”. It was renamed as Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering (Optoelectronic Information) in 2013.

Teachers of this major have good ethics and style, and their professional background and scientific research directions cover two directions including optics and physical electronics. There are 23 staffs for the program which includes 10 professors, 9 associate professors, and 4 lecturers with strong background in optics, optoelectronics, etc. There are one center for LED Engineering Research (Provincial engineering research center), one undergraduate laboratory with more than 600 square meters and one research experimental platform for photonic crystal and micro-nano optical structure. The program focuses on cultivating students with solid foundation in optoelectronic information science who have international perspective and the innovation ability in fields of optoelectronic technology, optoelectronic perception and communication.

Program Features:

The talents training aims at the combination of science and engineering, highlights the characteristics of strong international education and competition, and focuses on forming students' research, practical capabilities and innovation ability. It cultivates students with widely employment and deepening foundation in the field of optoelectronic information.

Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Engineering

Core Courses:

Optics, Electrodynamics, Fundamentals of Information Theory, Engineering Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Fundamentals of Optoelectronics, Laser Physics and Technology, Solid State Physics.

Featured Courses: 

Freshmen Seminars: Evolution of Physics，Advances in Optics

Bilingual Courses: Solid State Physics, Signals and Systems, Optoelectronic Technology, Introduction to VR and AR, Digital Signal Processing, Communication Principles, Optical Fiber Communications, Digital Image Processing, Wavelength Division Multiplexing Technology, Computer Communication Networks

Courses Taught in English: Fundamental of Physics (1), Fundamental of Physics (2), Optics

Subject Frontiers Courses: Frontier of New Industry and Its Physical Foundation

Cooperative Courses with Enterprises: Practice on Diploma Project

Innovation Practice: Project Practice of Optoelectronics

Entrepreneurship Courses: Optoelectronics Information and Entrepreneurial Practice

Special Designs: Course Design of Engineering Optics, Course Design of Optoelectronic Technology, Course Design of Optoelectronics Perception and Communication, Course Design of Solid State Physics

Education on the Hard-Working Spirit: Practice on Diploma Project

1. Registration Form of Curriculum Credits

1.1 Credits Registration Form

1.2 Category Registration Form

2. Courses Schedule

2. Courses Schedule

3. Practice-concentrated Training

4. “Second Classroom” Activities

“Second Classroom” Activities are comprised of two parts, Humanities Quality Education and Innovative Ability Cultivation.

1) Basic Requirements of Humanities Quality Education

Besides gaining course credits listed in one’s subject teaching curriculum, a student is required to participate in extracurricular activities of Humanities Quality Education based on one’s interest, acquiring no less than three credits. The advanced undergraduates must complete one of courses of Humanities Quality Education which has seventy two class hours (it's equivalent to one credit which belongs to Humanities Quality Education Credit of Extracurricular Class) offered by the College Physical Education Teaching Group.

2) Basic Requirements of Innovative Ability Cultivation

Besides gaining course credits listed in one’s subject teaching curriculum, a student is required to participate in any one of the following activities: National Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Student Research Program (SRP), One-hundred-steps Innovative Program, or any other extracurricular activities of Innovative Ability Cultivation that last a certain period of time (e.g. subject contests, academic lectures), acquiring no less than four credits.