SHENZHEN, December 28 — Four courses from Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (HITSZ) have been recognized in the third batch of National First-Class Undergraduate Courses, an initiative by China’s Ministry of Education. The list includes two first-class online courses and two first-class blended online-offline courses.
Selected Lectures on Mathematical Competitions (Limits and Infinite Series) (Course Lead: Yang Guoqiu): This course addresses core needs in mathematical contest preparation. Structured into four modules—summary of fundamental knowledge, compilation of basic problem types, analysis of advanced problems, and explanations of past competition questions—it tackles key teaching challenges, deconstructs the essence of problems, and helps students master critical solving techniques. It also systematically categorizes methods to foster divergent mathematical thinking, enhancing students' ability to apply mathematical knowledge to real-world problems.
Gamification Thinking: From Player to Winner (Course Lead: Chen Yang): Catering to Gen Z's interest in video games, this course explores "gamification"—applying game design elements to non-game contexts to motivate engagement. It guides students from various majors in understanding why and how to use gamification. The curriculum provides methods to build personal willpower and resilience, alongside strategies to incentivize behavior in management, marketing, and product design, facilitating a mindset shift from player to effective "winner."
Engineering Training (Electronic Craft Practice) (Course Lead: Wang Lixin): Focused on cutting-edge technologies like IC manufacturing, this course centers on "design, manufacturing, and management." It adopts a project-based "one product, one project" approach and a "Sim-Life—Cultivating an Outstanding Engineer" teaching method to create an immersive experience where advanced skills are attainable and assessable. Its blended "knowledge-ability space" model follows an "online cognition, offline practice, virtual-real integration" principle.
Intelligent Securities Investment (Course Lead: Chen Qingcai): This course innovatively integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with securities investment knowledge. It employs a "dual-integration" blended teaching model, combining online and offline, as well as real and simulated environments. It serves as a crucial platform for finance students to enhance AI literacy and for AI students to develop skills in complex problem analysis, modeling, and practical application, thereby boosting their financial literacy.
This recognition reflects the HITSZ faculty’s dedication to teaching excellence and spirit of innovation. It provides strong momentum for the campus to enhance talent cultivation quality.
