This module aims to prepare students to study various advanced technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and microelectronics, in order to prepare them for their future studies at XJTLU Entrepreneur College. The students will explore how those advanced technologies can be utilized with each other and applied to the current or future world (e.g., smart cities, Industry 4.0), which can introduce students to the relation of different disciplines and the benefits of their integration. In other words, it is expected that students will have an idea and direction for how to explore the advanced technologies and interdisciplinary applications they are interested in. The module brings Syntegrative Education into the classroom, which is the main education approach in XJTLU Entrepreneur College, and describes how it benefits students. The module particularly focuses on interdisciplinary studies and the challenges of the current modern world. Additional objectives include encouraging students' curiosity and interest rather than enforcing the nuances of each discipline.
A Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles and applications of advanced technologies, including IoT, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and microelectronics. B Analyze a real-world industry scenario (e.g., smart cities, Industry 4.0) to evaluate how multiple advanced technologies integrate and interact in practical applications. C Demonstrate the ability to explain the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach and Syntegrative Education in preparing for future career paths.
The module will be delivered through two interactive seminars per week. Seminars will introduce basic knowledge of the advanced technologies and real-world cases and scenarios (e.g., smart cities, Industry 4.0) related to the application of advanced technologies. These sessions will incorporate interactive discussions, enabling students to explore the interdisciplinary nature of technology integration with Syntegrative Education. Active learning strategies, such as case-based discussions and interconnected learning, will be embedded in seminar sessions to support students' understanding of seminar materials. This aims to ensure that students will have the capacity to evaluate how different technologies interact under the same industry scenario. Lastly, the module assessment consists of a single coursework that requires students to satisfy all learning outcomes by using the knowledge, discussion, and further self-studies in the modules, which targets making students ready to study for their chosen discipline.