Innovative Research Courses for Materials Science Specialty Based on Problem-based Learning Mode

Abstract

Material science and engineering is an interdisciplinary subject that require students not only have a deep understanding of materials, but also learn to analyze and solve practical problems in various cross-cutting fields. Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered, problem-oriented teaching method. Innovative research short courses based on the PBL teaching mode for undergraduate students majoring in materials science can highlight the practicability and advancement of the course. This paper highlights how to mobilize students' learning enthusiasm and cultivate students' comprehensive innovation ability in combination with the characteristics of material science, as well as the teaching content. The reform of teaching methods and assessment methods is also discussed.