跨学科本科课程整合方法与机制——以美国三所研究型大学生物医学工程专业为例

On Integration Method and Mechanism of Interdisciplinary Majors——Examples of Biomedical Engineering Bachelor Degree Programs at Three American Research Universities

跨学科专业本科课程改革,既涉及“学科”又涉及“专业”,是我国当前课程与教学改革“深水区”问题之一。美国三所研究型大学生物医学工程专业的跨学科课程整合机制以真实世界需求为导向,包括以下三个方面:灵活设置学位形式与课程结构,以整合课程资源;突破以学科为中心的课程组织形式,以融合跨学科知识;开设基于真实世界的设计课程,以提升跨学科能力。

The reform of interdisciplinary in undergraduate curriculum, concerning both “disciplines” and “majors”, which is one of the “uncharted waters” issues in current curriculum and teaching reform in China. The interdisciplinary curriculum integration mechanism of biomedical engineering majors at three American research universities is guided by the needs of the real world. Interdisciplinary curriculum integration method include three aspects: establishing flexible degree forms and program structures to integrate curriculum resources, organizing courses that break through disciplinary boundaries to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge, and developing real-world-based design courses to enhance interdisciplinary competencies.