Exploration of Practical Teaching Reform in Systems Engineering Courses Empowered by Virtual Simulation
The core objective of the Systems Engineering course is to cultivate students’ systematic thinking and system optimization capabilities. Its practical teaching has long been plagued by prominent problems, including inaccessible complex system scenarios in classrooms, insufficient multi-person collaborative decision-making training, and difficulties in forming closed-loop optimization iterations. Virtual simulation technology can construct low-cost, repeatable complex system scenarios, support multi-person collaborative decision-making and data-driven iterative optimization, and provide a feasible way to resolve the above dilemmas. Based on the current status of practical teaching of Systems Engineering courses in universities, this paper expounds the core value of virtual simulation in empowering curriculum teaching reform, puts forward targeted optimization countermeasures, and cultivates high-quality management talents equipped with both systematic thinking and innovative practical abilities.
[1] Huang M, Zhou X, Jing T, et al., 2026, Teaching Mode Design of Comprehensive Simulation Engineering Course. Journal of System Simulation, 38(6): 1491–1500.
[2] Wang S, 2025, Research on Application Approaches of Virtual Simulation Practice in Engineering Education Under Digital Transformation. Chemical Industry Times, 39(2): 73–76.
[3] Chen H, 2023, Analysis on Virtual Simulation Teaching of Building Environment and Energy Engineering Based on PBL Method. Science & Technology Vision, (8): 73–76.
[4] Shao X, Zhu C, Wei B, 2024, Construction and Practice of Intelligent Factory Training Platform Based on Virtual-Real Integration. Experimental Science and Technology, 22(3): 128–133.
[5] Guo J, Cui J, Yang B, 2019, Construction of Virtual Simulation Experimental Projects Integrated with Virtual and Real Under Emerging Engineering Background. Experimental Technology and Management, 36(8): 119–122.
[6] Wu J, Ren G, Huang D, 2018, Research and Practice on Practical Teaching Reform Based on Virtual Simulation Technology. Research and Exploration in Laboratory, 37(5): 240–244.
[7] Cao W, Xu Y, Lu Z, 2021, Construction of Comprehensive Virtual Simulation Platform for Energy and Power Majors. China Education Info, (4): 71–74.
[8] Luo M, Chen Y, Cui Z, 2025, Digital Intelligence Empowered and Project-Driven Cultivation of “Mechanics +” Innovative Talents—Exploration and Practice of Comprehensive Virtual Simulation Training Course of Mechanics “101 Plan”. Mechanics in Engineering, 47(4): 705–711.
[9] Qi C, Wang H, 2015, Design of Emergency Drill Simulation Platform for Senior Commanders. Systems Engineering—Theory & Practice, 35(7): 1871–1877.
[10] Luo P, Hu X, Si G, 2009, Research on Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Senior Command Training. Computer Simulation, 26(1): 24–27.
[11] Zhang X, 2025, Discussion on Teaching Reform of Financial Risk Management Course Based on OBE Concept. Shaanxi Education (Higher Education Edition), (11): 55–57.
[12] Han B, 2025, Practical Dilemmas and Solutions of University Teaching Risk Management Under Digital Transformation. Higher Education Exploration, (6): 97–107.
[13] He Z, Qian W, 2025, Exploration on Teaching Reform of Financial Risk Management Under Digital Intelligence Background. Market Outlook, (16): 196–198.
[14] Zhang P, 2025, Exploration of Blended Precision Teaching Model Based on Knowledge Graph—A Case Study of Financial Risk Management Course. Journal of Hubei University of Economics (Humanities and Social Sciences Edition), 22(6): 146–150.
[15] Xu L, Yu J, Wang D, 2026, Value Implications, Multi-Dimensional Risks and Mitigation Strategies of Generative AI Empowering Public Management Case Teaching. Journal of West China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition), (2): 101–112.
