Research on teaching mode of Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course

Abstract

This article is aimed at the teaching status of domestic universities. A set of teaching mode and syllabus based on the improvement of the traditional Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course is proposed. It mainly introduces the nature and tasks of the course, the design of the syllabus content and the grading standard of the course. It also explains the specific implementation plan of the teaching mode. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering is intended for students who are in the first year of a typical university program in mechanical engineering. The main tasks of this course include increasing students' interest in mechanical engineering, enabling them to understand the role and skills of mechanical engineers in our society, deepening their understanding of the connotation of mechanical engineering and learning about modern tools for solving complex engineering problems and the development of typical marine structures. Course grades are evaluated based on the number of attendance and the completion of homework. While introducing online teaching, it also provides video lesson resources for students to learn after class because of the current impact of the "COVID-19". Considering about the teacher's own scientific research direction, the theoretical research and engineering practice content are combined. Through the study of the teaching cases proposed, it is concluded that the teaching mode has the advantages of not being restricted by the teaching location, enhancing students' enthusiasm for learning and guiding students to plan their future careers and make contributions to the society. The feasibility and effectiveness of the new model are verified.