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Space Science and Technology (Qian Xuesen Aerospace Science Experimental Class)

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a. Introduction:

Established in 2014, Qian Xuesen Aerospace Science Experimental Class (hereinafter referred to as the "Qian Xuesen class") is the fifth experimental class named after Qian Xuesen, a renowned "people's scientist," at universities across China. Leveraging XDU's strong resources in electronic information and collaborative training resources for aerospace science and technology talents, the program aims to develop a cultivation system for top-notch innovative talents in space information, supporting China's strategy to become an aerospace power. It is the only Qian Xuesen class specializing in space electronic information among Chinese universities.

A total of 40 first-year students majoring in science and engineering are selected each year to form a Qian Xuesen class. ZHENG Xiaojing, Academician of CAS, serves as the chief scientist, while BAO Weimin, also Academician of CAS, heads the advisory group. SAST is responsible for formulating and implementing the training plan. We employ associate professors and higher-ranked faculty as lecturers, implementing small class sizes, flipped classrooms, and discussion-based teaching. Our new teaching model combines theory with practice, placing students at the center of the learning process. SAST regularly invites renowned experts and academic leaders in the field of aerospace, both domestically and internationally, to deliver special academic lectures. Additionally, we organize activities such as the "Aerospace Culture Festival" and "Aerospace Golden Lessons" at the Qian Xuesen Spiritual Education Practice Base. Our supervisory team consists of professors with strong research backgrounds and extensive teaching experience, who guide students in their personalized development and provide opportunities for scientific research training and technological innovation. The talent training outcomes are outstanding. Over 90% of the graduates opt to pursue aerospace majors at top-tier universities both domestically and internationally for further studies. Several classes have even achieved a "best class collective" status, boasting a 100% progression rate. The program's system for nurturing top-notch, innovative talents in space information has been recognized with the first prize of the National Teaching Achievement Award, providing strong support for China's strategy to become a space power.

b. Core Courses:

T(Fundamentals of Electric Circuit Analysis T) T (Signals and Systems T)

T (Fundamentals of Analog Electronic Technology T)

T (Digital Circuit and Logic Design T)

(Electromagnetic Field Theory Fundamentals)

(Principles of Communications)

T(Principles of Automatic Control T)(Intelligent Information Processing)

(Space Physics)

c. "Undergraduate + Doctoral" Program:

A Qian Xuesen class implements the "2+2+X" academic program, which integrates undergraduate and doctoral studies. Specifically, "2+2" refers to the undergraduate phase of education. The first "2" represents the initial two years of general education, emphasizing the holistic development of students. The second "2" encompasses the final two years of professional education, along with the progression from undergraduate to doctoral studies, focusing on building a strong knowledge foundation for students. "X" refers to the top-notch innovation education designed for doctoral students, lasting a minimum of 3 years and extending up to a maximum of 7 years.

The "Undergraduate + Doctoral" Program is divided into three stages: general education, professional education, and top-notch innovation education (see Figure 1). Students have the option to enter the program directly based on their personal interests and qualifications.

Figure 1 Multi-level Cultivation Model