Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey
To address the problem of a serious Internet of Things (IoT) talent shortage, the Chinese government is encouraging universities and institutions to establish a major in IoT Engineering to train high-level IoT talent. Since 2011, 700 Chinese universities and institutions have established IoT Enginee...
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| author | Bing Du Yuke Chai Wei Huangfu Rongjuan Zhou Huansheng Ning |
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| description | To address the problem of a serious Internet of Things (IoT) talent shortage, the Chinese government is encouraging universities and institutions to establish a major in IoT Engineering to train high-level IoT talent. Since 2011, 700 Chinese universities and institutions have established IoT Engineering undergraduate programs. We surveyed the history, status, curriculum, and problems of IoT undergraduate degree programs in China. Based on data collected from faculties, students, and graduates, we found that the IoT Engineering curriculum was an unsystematic patchwork and was deficient in practical platforms. We then provide suggestions for further development and exploration of IoT education by presenting a Technical Knowledge Map of IoT Engineering. This survey work on Chinese IoT education can prompt Chinese educators to reflect on its achievements and problems, which will contribute to IoT talent cultivation worldwide. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3158bd485fa5451db2c0e3cd0a771a4a2023-11-21T17:06:15ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022021-04-0111520210.3390/educsci11050202Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A SurveyBing Du0Yuke Chai1Wei Huangfu2Rongjuan Zhou3Huansheng Ning4The School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaThe School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaThe School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaThe School of Foreign Studies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaThe School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaTo address the problem of a serious Internet of Things (IoT) talent shortage, the Chinese government is encouraging universities and institutions to establish a major in IoT Engineering to train high-level IoT talent. Since 2011, 700 Chinese universities and institutions have established IoT Engineering undergraduate programs. We surveyed the history, status, curriculum, and problems of IoT undergraduate degree programs in China. Based on data collected from faculties, students, and graduates, we found that the IoT Engineering curriculum was an unsystematic patchwork and was deficient in practical platforms. We then provide suggestions for further development and exploration of IoT education by presenting a Technical Knowledge Map of IoT Engineering. This survey work on Chinese IoT education can prompt Chinese educators to reflect on its achievements and problems, which will contribute to IoT talent cultivation worldwide.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/11/5/202Internet of Things (IoT)engineering curriculumIoT engineeringinterdisciplinaryundergraduate |
| spellingShingle | Bing Du Yuke Chai Wei Huangfu Rongjuan Zhou Huansheng Ning Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey Education Sciences Internet of Things (IoT) engineering curriculum IoT engineering interdisciplinary undergraduate |
| title | Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey |
| title_full | Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey |
| title_fullStr | Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey |
| title_short | Undergraduate University Education in Internet of Things Engineering in China: A Survey |
| title_sort | undergraduate university education in internet of things engineering in china a survey |
| topic | Internet of Things (IoT) engineering curriculum IoT engineering interdisciplinary undergraduate |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/11/5/202 |
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