世界一流大学人工智能人才培养研究——以英国爱丁堡大学为例

Research on the Cultivation of Artificial Intelligence Talents in World⁃class Universities--Take Edinburgh University in UK as an Example

爱丁堡大学作为世界知名公立研究型大学,人工智能是其王牌专业,在本科、硕士和博士的课程设置上颇具科学性与规范性。在课程设置的价值导向上谋求社会本位、知识本位和学生本位的多元共生;在课程设置的内容构成上,本科强调知识广博与循序渐进,硕士面向专业化领域,博士则以探求高深领域为导向。自由、宽松、灵活的课程模块,系统性、层次性的课程体系、完善周到的支持与服务为课程设置的组织实施提供了强有力的保障。爱丁堡大学人工智能课程设置独具特色,是英国乃至欧洲的典范。我国应基于本国国情和教育背景理性借鉴,落实多元的人工智能课程价值取向、建构完善的人工智能课程体系以及铸就完备的支持与服务体系。

As a world⁃renowned public research university,the University of Edinburgh excels in the field of artificial intelligence,with scientific and standardized curricula for its artificial intelligence undergraduate,graduate and doctoral programs.The value orientation of the curricula is pluralistic.It is society⁃oriented,knowledge⁃oriented and student⁃oriented.In terms of curricula content,the undergraduate program emphasizes extensive knowledge and gradual progress,the graduate program is oriented to specialized fields,and the doctoral program is oriented to exploring advanced fields.A strong guarantee is provided for the organization and implementation of the curricula with free and flexible curriculum module,systematic and hierarchical curriculum system,and mature and thoughtful supports and services.The artificial intelligence curricula of Edinburgh University are unique.They become a model in Britain and even Europe.China should learn from it rationally based on its national conditions and educational background.A pluralistic value orientation could be achieved through coordination;a mature curricula system could be constructed through scientific method;and a complete support and service system could be created by integrating various resources.