Teaching Practice of Implementing VLSI General Education in the Undergraduate Curriculum of University IoT Programs

With the rapid development of IoT technology, the Fundamentals of IoT Hardware course—one of the core subjects in university IoT programs—urgently requires innovation and improvement in both its content and teaching methodology. This paper, based on an educational reform project funded by the Hainan Provincial University Education Program, explores how to effectively implement general education on Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design and manufacturing within the Fundamentals of IoT Hardware course. The study conducts practical teaching experiments through innovative instructional models, visualized presentation of semiconductor device structures and processes, integration of industrial-grade simulation tools, and the application of cutting-edge technologies. The objective is to stimulate students’ innovative thinking and enhance their hands-on abilities. Finally, this paper summarizes the outcomes of implementing VLSI general education in the course and offers relevant suggestions for further educational reform.