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Engineering in China is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to obtain global engineering experience in contemporary China. Participants study at the prestigious Sichuan University in China. Students will visit major historical and industrial sites as well as high-tech research institutes in China, including Mechanics Ins... read more
Engineering in China is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to obtain global engineering experience in contemporary China. Participants study at the prestigious Sichuan University in China. Students will visit major historical and industrial sites as well as high-tech research institutes in China, including Mechanics Institute, Intel Chengdu. Students will join Professor Xiangyuan Li's research group in Sichuan University. The program includes lectures, lab visits, engineering field trips and engineering demonstrations. Experienced engineers and faculty members in China will be invited to lecture on special topics and advanced engineering experience. The topics may cover chemical, mechanical, electrical, computer and biological engineering. Engineering field trips will be arranged through Sichuan University and National Academy Institute of Mechanics in Beijing. Students will also visit Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Place, Heaven Temple, 2000 years old irrigation system etc. Students will enjoy Chinese folk dance, music. Chinese painting and medicine (acupuncture) lecture will be provided by Shanghai University.
Dr. Dewei Qi will be the instructors in charge and will accompany the group throughout the program. This program will allow students to explore global engineering opportunities and strengthen working skills with global engineering disciplines. Credits are available to cover the tour in following courses: general education area II and IV. These credit hours are applied to satisfy areas within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Less
