Tailored to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in intelligent manufacturing across Ningbo and Zhejiang Province, while also supporting the economic globalization of the Yangtze River Delta region, this program is committed to cultivating high-caliber mechanical engineering talent with a global perspective, providing strong support for the implementation of the "Made in China 2025" initiative.
Established in 1988, this program was among the first eight undergraduate disciplines offered at Ningbo University at its founding. Over the years, it has garnered numerous prestigious accolades: in 2003, it was recognized as one of Zhejiang Province's first key construction programs; in 2007, it was selected as one of the initial nationally designated characteristic disciplines; in 2012, it was named a Zhejiang Province Advantageous Program; in 2013, it was included in the first cohort of national pilot programs for comprehensive professional reform; in 2018, it earned the title of Ningbo’s Distinctive Program; and in 2020, it was designated as a national-level First-Class Undergraduate Program Construction Site. According to the 2020 professional evaluation conducted by Wuhan University's Education Evaluation Center (Qiu Junping), the program ranked 54th nationwide, placing within the top 10.06% and achieving a prestigious five-star rating.
Program Objectives
This program aims to cultivate high-level engineering professionals who are dedicated contributors to the socialist cause and capable of meeting the demands of societal and regional economic development. Graduates will possess a strong foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and mechanical engineering, coupled with robust engineering practice capabilities, innovative thinking, and well-rounded humanistic and professional qualities. They will demonstrate social responsibility, effective communication skills, and a global perspective. Equipped with these attributes, graduates will be prepared to engage in research, technology development, design and manufacturing, testing and control, and production management within the mechanical engineering field and related industries.
(1) Graduates will be well-prepared to keep pace with advancements in mechanical engineering and related technologies. They will acquire a solid foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, and the core and specialized knowledge of mechanical engineering, applying this expertise to address complex engineering challenges in the field.
(2) Graduates will be proficient in cutting-edge technologies in the field of mechanical engineering. They will possess strong practical engineering skills and innovative thinking, leveraging scientific methodologies, modern tools, and professional insights to conduct research, develop technologies, design and manufacture products, perform testing and control, and manage production processes effectively.
(3) Graduates will be capable of comprehensively considering societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, and environmental factors in their mechanical engineering work. They will have a strong sense of social responsibility, a solid commitment to professional ethics and standards, and a genuine desire to serve society.
(4) Graduates will possess a strong foundation in the humanities and a global perspective, enabling them to communicate, collaborate, and perform effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary contexts. They will also be proficient in applying engineering management principles and economic decision-making methods.
(5) Graduates will demonstrate a strong commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement, allowing them to adapt swiftly to career advancements and role changes. They will have a profound understanding of the importance of acquiring new knowledge and developing new skills for sustained professional growth.
Graduation Requirements
The program emphasizes foundational theories and specialized skills in mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation, with a focus on engineering applications and practical training. It aims to holistically develop students' scientific, engineering, and humanistic competencies, ensuring they meet the following graduation requirements:
1. Graduates will acquire a solid understanding of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and mechanical engineering expertise. They will be able to apply this knowledge to address complex engineering challenges in the field of mechanical engineering.
2. Graduates will be proficient in applying principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences to identify, articulate, and analyze complex engineering problems in mechanical engineering. This includes conducting thorough literature research to derive valid and effective conclusions.
3. Graduates will have the ability to design effective solutions for complex engineering problems in mechanical engineering. This includes creating systems, components, or process flows tailored to specific needs. Their designs will demonstrate innovative thinking and take into account factors such as societal needs, health, safety, legal and cultural considerations, and environmental impact.
4. Graduates will be adept at conducting research on complex engineering problems in mechanical engineering, employing scientific principles and methodologies. They will design experiments, analyze and interpret data, and synthesize information to arrive at logical and effective conclusions.
5. Graduates will be capable of developing, selecting, and employing appropriate technologies, resources, modern engineering tools, and information technology solutions to tackle complex engineering problems in mechanical engineering. They will also be able to conduct predictions and simulations while understanding the limitations of these tools.
6. Graduates will be able to leverage their mechanical engineering knowledge to critically analyze and evaluate the societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural impacts of engineering practices and solutions to complex engineering problems. They will also understand and acknowledge the responsibilities they must assume in these contexts.
7. Graduates will have the ability to understand and evaluate the environmental and societal sustainability impacts of engineering practices addressing complex problems in mechanical engineering.
8. Graduates will possess strong humanistic and social science literacy, a deep sense of social responsibility, and a thorough understanding of engineering ethics and professional standards. They will adhere to these principles throughout their mechanical engineering practice.
9. Graduates will be capable of taking on individual, team member, and leadership roles within multidisciplinary teams.
10. Graduates will be proficient in communicating complex engineering issues clearly and effectively with industry peers and the public. This includes writing reports and design documents, making presentations, articulating instructions or responses, and demonstrating a global perspective for effective cross-cultural communication.
11. Graduates will be equipped with a solid understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making methods, and will be able to apply them effectively in multidisciplinary settings.
12. Graduates will have a strong commitment to self-directed and lifelong learning, with the ability to continuously acquire new knowledge and adapt to evolving professional demands.
Core courses
工程图学应用 A - Applied Engineering Graphics A
材料力学 - Mechanics of Materials
理论力学 - Theoretical Mechanics
工程材料 - Engineering Materials
机械原理 - Principles of Mechanics
机械设计 - Mechanical Design
机械精度设计 - Precision Mechanical Design
机械制造技术基础 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology
控制工程基础 - Fundamentals of Control Engineering
机电传动控制 - Electromechanical Drive Control
