School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence originated from the Department of Information at OuhaiOujiang College of Wenzhou Normal University (now Wenzhou University) established in 2000, which was later renamed the School of Information. In 2021, with the establishment of Wenzhou PolytechnicUniverisity of Technology and its conversion to a public state public undergraduate university, the school was renamed the School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

The school comprises three departments and one division: the Department of Computer and Software Engineering, the Department of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and the General Education Division. It offers six undergraduate programs: Computer Science and Technology, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Data Science and Big Data Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering. The Computer Science and Technology program is recognized as a first-classtier program in Zhejiang Province and serves as a nurturing point for the master's degree in Electronic Information. The Intelligent Science and Technology disciplinemajor is a first-classtier disciplinemajor construction point in Zhejiang Province (Category B).

The school currently employs over 80 staff members, including more than 60 full-time faculty members, with over 30 holding associate professorships or higher titles. The faculty includes four national and provincial talents. They have led over 50 national and provincial projects, including the National Key R&D Program and National Natural Science Foundation projects. The school has received more than ten provincial and ministerial-level awards for teaching and research achievements. There are over 1,930 undergraduate students enrolled.

The school emphasizes the integration of industry and education, and the convergence of science and education. It has established several practice bases, such as the Digital Economy Industry-Education Integration Base awarded by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the International Cloud Software Valley Digital Economy Industry-Education Integration Base awarded by the China Software Industry Association, as well as demonstration bases for industry-education integration in Zhejiang Province and Wenzhou City. The school has received several key teaching materials and teaching reform projects in the first batch of the "14th Five-Year Plan" for general undergraduate universities in Zhejiang Province. It has over 2,000 square meters of practice space equipped with advanced facilities, ensuring support for industry-education integration. The school's experimental and training center is a member of the China Computer Practice Education Federation.

The school places a strong emphasis on scientific research and distinctive development. It has established various provincial and municipal research platforms, such as the Zhejiang Provincial Women's Science and Technology Innovation Studio, Wenzhou Digital Reform Research Center, Wenzhou Mathematicians Research Center, Wenzhou Information Security Service Platform, Wenzhou PopSpectrum Big Data Research Institute, Wenzhou Social Computing and Development Research Center, and the Institute of Data Science and Computational Intelligence. The school has established extensive academic exchange and cooperation relationships with research institutions and international academic organizations in over a dozen countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

The school emphasizes the leadership of the Party and adheres to the principle of fostering virtue through education. It has been recognized as a provincial-level model grassroots teaching organization for curriculum ideology and politics, and as a provincial benchmark for Party building work. The faculty Party branch has been selected as a cultivation unit for the third batch of national model Party branches in universities. The school values the comprehensive development of students' innovation abilities, practical skills, and humanistic qualities. Students are actively encouraged to participate in scientific and cultural activities, winning over 150 national and provincial awards in competitions such as the National College Students Mathematical Contest in Modeling, the American Mathematical Contest in Modeling, ACM, the Zhejiang Provincial E-commerce Competition, and the Zhejiang Provincial Statistics Survey Competition. The employment rate of graduates has consistently been above 96%, and the comprehensive quality and training of talents have been widely recognized by employers.

The school upholds the spirit of the motto "Integrity and Practicality, Good Learning and Broad Innovation," continuously improving scientific research, discipline construction, and talent cultivation quality. It strives to serve the economic and social development of the local area, actively contributing to the cultivation of new digital and compound application-oriented talents needed for regional advantageous industries, and promoting the development of the university into a high-level, distinctive engineering-oriented university.

### Computer Science and Technology

#### Program Overview

The Computer Science and Technology program is recognized as a "13th Five-Year Plan" specialized program by Zhejiang Province, a first-class program in Zhejiang Province, and a key program in Wenzhou. It has received several prestigious awards, including the second prize in Zhejiang Provincial Higher Education Teaching Achievements, two Zhejiang Provincial Higher Education Teaching Achievement Awards, and recognition as a Zhejiang Provincial Innovation and Entrepreneurship Demonstration Base. The program addresses the needs of regional industrial digitalization, focusing on the data elements, support platforms, and ecosystem integration in the digital transformation of regional pillar industries. It aims to cultivate new digital and compound application-oriented talents required by regional advantageous industries. The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical and practical skills, supported by a faculty with extensive practical experience. Students are encouraged to participate in various competitions, achieving notable success. In the past three years, the participation rate in academic competitions has reached 60%, with students winning 9 international awards, 25 national awards, and over 20 provincial and ministerial awards.

#### Main Courses

- Introduction to Computer Science

- Fundamentals of Programming

- Object-Oriented Programming

- Discrete Mathematics

- Data Structures

- Computer Networks

- Database Principles and Applications

- Operating Systems

- Software Engineering

- Embedded Development

#### Career Prospects

1. Development and maintenance of digital system projects in physical enterprises.

2. Software engineers in medium to large internet companies, engaging in software development, testing, project management, and related tasks.

3. Civil service positions, working in government management departments on computational science-related tasks.

4. Further studies, including pursuing graduate studies domestically or abroad for higher employment opportunities.

#### Program Features and Advantages

1. All faculty members hold Master's or Doctoral degrees, with many having dual qualifications due to their experience in leading IT companies such as Huawei, ZTE, and Ctrip. The school boasts strong faculty resources, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, and a modern and comfortable teaching environment.

2. A dedicated training base for programming competitions enhances students' programming skills. Faculty frequently lead students to achieve excellent results in national and provincial programming competitions.

3. The program is recognized as a Zhejiang Provincial International Service Outsourcing Talent Training Base. It collaborates with organizations such as Microsoft, Oracle, Tarena, and Topsec to offer interdisciplinary, compound talent training, encompassing "Computer Science + English + Professional Skills + Certification + Professional Qualities + Employment."

### Artificial Intelligence

#### Program Overview

This program focuses on cutting-edge modern technologies in artificial intelligence, covering the theory and methods of machine learning, deep learning frameworks, modern tools and practice platforms, natural language processing technologies, speech processing and recognition technologies, and visual intelligence processing technologies. These areas are at the forefront of future development, aiming to achieve industrial automation, machine intelligence, and data personification.

#### Main Courses

1. **Mathematics:**

   - Advanced Mathematics

   - Linear Algebra

   - Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

   - Applied Statistics

   - Discrete Mathematics

2. **Artificial Intelligence:**

   - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

   - Computer Graphics

   - Digital Image Processing

   - Machine Learning

   - Deep Learning

   - Business Intelligence

   - Natural Language Processing

   - Speech Signal Processing

   - Intelligent Bioinformatics Engineering

   - Computer Vision Technology and Applications

3. **Computer Science:**

   - Object-Oriented Programming

   - Application System Development

   - Fundamentals of Computer Networks

   - Principles of Computer Organization

   - Algorithm Analysis and Design

   - Database Principles and Applications

   - Linux Operating System

   - Software Engineering

#### Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as machine vision, fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, retinal recognition, iris recognition, palmprint recognition, expert systems, automatic planning, intelligent search, theorem proving, automated programming, intelligent control, robotics, language and image understanding, and genetic programming. They can also further their studies by applying for graduate programs in artificial intelligence, computer application technology, control science and engineering, and automation.

#### Program Features and Advantages

1. **World-Class Faculty:**

   The faculty primarily hails from prestigious universities such as Sun Yat-sen University, Tongji University, Nankai University, South China University of Technology, and Hunan University. Their research focuses on artificial intelligence, intelligent computing, and big data processing, providing strong support for the artificial intelligence program.

2. **Emphasis on Specialized Development and Unique Courses:**

   Aligning with the industrial upgrade requirements of Zhejiang Province and the "5+5" industrial layout of Wenzhou, the program deeply engages in the intelligent transformation of five traditional regional industries: electrical appliances, footwear, clothing, automotive parts, and pumps and valves. The first two years focus on mathematics and fundamental computer science. Professional education emphasizes personalized development, offering courses in natural language processing and video image processing, as well as specialized elective courses. This structure provides students with the opportunity to delve deeply into artificial intelligence technologies and master cutting-edge techniques. Throughout the course, students' systematic and practical abilities are nurtured through various practical components, including social practice, corporate internships, course design, and international classrooms, from admission to graduation, comprehensively developing their ability to apply knowledge and coordinate effectively.

### Applied Statistics

#### Program Overview

The Applied Statistics program is designed to meet the demand for statistical talents in the digital age. It aims to cultivate highly skilled, versatile professionals with a strong foundation in mathematics and information technology, who possess solid scientific and humanistic qualities. Students will systematically master the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of statistics and will be adept at using computers and software for data processing and analysis. Graduates will be prepared for careers in banks, securities companies, insurance companies, other financial institutions, enterprises, and government departments, engaging in market research, data collection and analysis, data management, and application development. They will be able to adapt to the evolving demands of technology and society, continuously updating their knowledge, and will possess innovative spirit and strong practical abilities. Students in this program have high participation rates in academic competitions, achieving excellent results, and a consistently improving rate of acceptance into graduate programs.

#### Main Courses

1. **Mathematics:**

   - Advanced Algebra

   - Mathematical Analysis

   - Operations Research

   - Mathematical Modeling and Experimentation

2. **Statistics:**

   - Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

   - Applied Regression Analysis

   - Sampling Survey

   - Statistical Software

   - Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis

   - Time Series Analysis

   - Statistical Forecasting and Decision Making

   - Econometrics

3. **Computer and Data Analysis:**

   - C Language

   - Database Principles and Applications

   - Python Programming and Applications

   - Big Data Visualization Technology

   - Data Mining

4. **Economics and Business Statistics:**

   - Western Economics

   - Principles of Accounting

   - Securities Investment

   - National Economic Accounting Theory

   - Business Statistics

5. **Interdisciplinary Electives**

#### Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in government statistical departments, banks, securities companies, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. They can also work in market research, information consulting companies, and other organizations involved in data collection, processing, and analysis. Additionally, they may work in industrial and commercial enterprises focusing on data analysis and management.

#### Program Features and Advantages

1. **Focus on Academic Competitions:**

   The program enhances students' self-learning and application abilities in professional knowledge through interactive team activities between teachers and students. Applied Statistics students consistently achieve excellent results in competitions like the Zhejiang Provincial Statistical Survey Competition.

2. **Leverage of Information Technology Resources:**

   The program capitalizes on the data science and information technology resources of the School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. It addresses the demand for professionals with both data analysis and information management skills in the information era. The program emphasizes the development of students' skills in database management and integrates the strengths of data analysis and management skills.

3. **Emphasis on Practical Skills:**

   The program places a strong emphasis on cultivating students' practical skills. By increasing the proportion of practical training hours, it closely integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.

### Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

#### Program Overview

The Mathematics and Applied Mathematics program is designed to produce graduates who can quickly adapt to their professional roles, demonstrate strong practical skills, and solve real-world problems effectively. Graduates are expected to be well-recognized by employers, such as public and private primary and secondary schools. The program can be summarized with the guiding principles: "Strong Foundation, Specialized Skills, Application-Oriented, Job-Ready."

- **Strong Foundation:** The foundational courses focus on building a solid base of knowledge.

- **Specialized Skills:** Core courses progressively enhance students' expertise.

- **Application-Oriented:** Practical projects are closely aligned with real-world applications.

- **Job-Ready:** The curriculum is designed to prepare students for immediate employment.

Students have numerous opportunities to showcase their abilities in competitions such as the American and National Mathematical Modeling Competitions and the Zhejiang Provincial Statistical Survey Competition, where they have won various awards including international grand prize nominations and national and provincial first prizes, ranking among the top in the province. The program aims to develop students' professional knowledge and skills in "Mathematics Education," "Mathematical Modeling," or "Data Statistics," supplying a significant number of talented graduates to educational institutions, financial sectors, and corporate data analysis departments. Graduates enjoy high employment rates with steadily increasing salaries.

#### Main Courses

1. **Mathematics:**

   - Advanced Algebra

   - Mathematical Analysis

   - Analytical Geometry

   - Combinatorial Mathematics

   - Ordinary Differential Equations

   - Modern Algebra

   - Operations Research

   - Elementary Number Theory

   - Mathematical Modeling and Experimentation

2. **Statistics:**

   - Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

   - Applied Regression Analysis

   - Sampling Survey

   - Statistical Software

   - Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis

   - Time Series Analysis

   - Statistical Forecasting and Decision Making

   - Econometrics

3. **Computer and Data Analysis:**

   - C Language

   - Database Principles and Applications

   - Python Programming and Applications

   - Big Data Visualization Technology

   - Data Mining

4. **Mathematics Education:**

   - Mathematics Teaching Skills Training

   - Mathematics Culture and Practice

5. **Interdisciplinary Electives**

#### Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in primary and secondary schools, educational training institutions, financial sectors, and corporate data analysis departments, primarily engaging in mathematics education and data analysis.

#### Program Features and Advantages

- **Strong Foundation:** Foundational courses focus on building a robust base of knowledge.

- **Specialized Skills:** Core courses progressively enhance students' expertise.

- **Application-Oriented:** Practical projects are aligned with real-world applications.

- **Job-Ready:** The curriculum is designed to prepare students for immediate employment.

The program's guiding principles—"Strong Foundation, Specialized Skills, Application-Oriented, Job-Ready"—highlight its strengths. Students have ample opportunities to develop their skills through academic competitions, excelling in international and national mathematical modeling and statistical survey competitions, consistently achieving top rankings in the province. In 2021, students from this program received an international grand prize nomination in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling, marking a breakthrough for public universities in Wenzhou.

### Data Science and Big Data Technology

#### Program Overview

The Data Science and Big Data Technology program is designed to meet the digital reform needs of the region. It aims to develop high-quality big data engineering and technical talent who possess a strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, and data science theories, along with computational thinking abilities. Graduates will be skilled in using big data technologies to provide solutions across various industries. The program focuses on cultivating knowledge in data collection, analysis, mining, visualization, operations, management, and data governance, emphasizing a comprehensive, intensive, and data-driven skill set.

Faculty members are involved in significant research projects, including those funded by the National Social Science Fund and the Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Science Fund, providing strong support for teaching and research in big data. The program features research institutions such as the Wenzhou Pop Big Data Research Institute and the Machine Learning and Big Data Research Institute, offering students excellent learning platforms and integrating industry and education seamlessly.

#### Main Courses

- **Foundational Courses:**

  - Introduction to Data Science and Big Data Technology

  - Fundamentals of Programming

  - Object-Oriented Programming

  - Applied Statistics

  - Principles and Applications of Databases

  - Data Structures

- **Advanced Courses:**

  - Advanced Database Applications

  - Automated Data Processing and Analysis

  - Data Warehousing and Data Platforms

  - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

  - Data Mining and Machine Learning

  - Big Data Development Techniques

  - Deep Learning Application Development

  - Big Data Security and Privacy Protection

  - Big Data System Operations and Maintenance

#### Career Prospects

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various sectors, including:

1. **Healthcare, Education, Media, Retail, Internet Enterprises, Manufacturing:** Engaging in big data analysis, mining, processing, services, visualization, and application.

2. **Digital Transformation:** Working in data collection, big data analysis, data platform development, big data application development, implementation, operations, management, and governance.

3. **Public Administration:** Joining government departments focused on big data and public management.

4. **Higher Education and Research:** Continuing studies in related interdisciplinary fields at domestic and international universities and research institutes.

#### Program Features and Advantages

- **Multidisciplinary Integration:** The program emphasizes the integration of multiple disciplines and diverse industry-academia collaborations.

- **Industry-Academia Collaboration:** Partnerships with various enterprises ensure practical and relevant education.

- **Strong Research Background:** The faculty is involved in multiple national and provincial research projects related to big data, backed by robust teaching and research teams.

- **Innovation and Competitions:** The program encourages students to participate in international and national competitions to foster innovation and practical skills.

The Data Science and Big Data Technology program stands out for its comprehensive approach to integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to contribute to the digital transformation across various industries.

### Software Engineering

#### Program Overview

The Software Engineering program at Wenzhou Institute of Technology emphasizes character development and aims to serve the regional economy. It strengthens the integration of industry and education, aligning with the institute’s mission of becoming a high-level applied university. Leveraging the existing research platforms such as the Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Women's Innovation Studio, Wenzhou Digital Reform Research Center, and the Institute of Data Science and Computational Intelligence, as well as external practice bases from the Ministry of Education and digital economy training bases from the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the China Software Industry Association, the program aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals.

Graduates will possess strong humanities, engineering practice capabilities, project management skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. They will be well-versed in computer science, mathematics, software engineering, the Internet of Things, and big data, mastering fundamental theories, methods, and skills in software engineering. They will be capable of integrating engineering knowledge and professional technology in fields such as information systems integration, IoT, and embedded software, effectively addressing key issues in project management, software system analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance within the software engineering domain.

#### Main Courses

- Object-Oriented Programming

- Discrete Mathematics

- Computer Organization

- Data Structures

- Fundamentals of Computer Networks

- Operating Systems Principles

- Principles and Applications of Databases

- Embedded Systems Development Technology

- Fundamentals of Software Engineering

- Software Requirements Engineering

- Software Design and Architecture

- Software Quality Assurance and Testing

- Software Project Management

- Information Systems Analysis and Design

#### Career Prospects

The program maintains strong partnerships with companies such as iSoftStone, Chinasoft International, DXC Technology, Yitian Information, Zhejiang Cloud Valley, and Zhejiang Yilian, offering internship opportunities. Graduates can pursue further academic research in software engineering or engage in software design, development, testing, and maintenance. Career paths also include embedded software design and development, industrial information systems development, management, and maintenance.

#### Program Features and Advantages

1. **Expert Faculty:** Most faculty members hold master's or doctoral degrees from prestigious universities and possess extensive industry experience, offering practical expertise in software design, development, and project management.

2. **Comprehensive Curriculum:** The program features a curriculum designed to enhance students' overall competitiveness, providing a realistic software project development environment. Real project cases are integrated into theoretical courses and practical training sessions.

3. **Industry-Education Integration:** The program has established practical training bases in collaboration with companies such as HPE, DXC, and China Unicom, implementing an engineering-oriented talent cultivation model that closely combines professional teaching with corporate practice.

This approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of software engineering.