Research on Teaching Boundaries and Optimization Paths of the Course "Industrial Network and Configuration Technology" Based on Differences in Professional Core Competencies

Abstract

As a "digital cornerstone" course in contemporary engineering education, "Industrial Network and Configuration Technology" has been widely integrated into the teaching system of engineering majors, aiming to cultivate interdisciplinary talents capable of connecting bottom-level control, top-level platforms, and cross-field integration. This paper focuses on the teaching boundary issues of the course. By constructing an analysis model oriented to professional core competencies (e.g., "control" for automation majors, "communication/computation" for computer majors, "measurement" for measurement and control majors, "connection" for intelligent manufacturing majors, and "stability" for energy majors), it systematically analyzes the differentiated characteristics of different majors in terms of teaching objectives, prerequisite course foundation, and teaching content focus. The research clarifies the teaching positioning of key technologies such as configuration technology, industrial networks, industrial communication protocols, and security integration in related majors, as well as the diversified roles of SCADA systems as teaching carriers. Based on the above findings, this paper further proposes an optimization strategy of Minimum Viable Industrial Monitoring Project (MVP), providing theoretical basis and practical paths for enhancing the professional adaptability and overall teaching effectiveness of the course.