Abstract: The Earth Material Science course cluster is a foundational component of geology and related disciplines, and its systematic reform is crucial for enhancing geoscience talent training and addressing evolving disciplinary and national strategic needs. Using the course cluster reform at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) as a case study, this paper presents an integrated model of Curriculum System Reconstruction, Digital Intelligence Empowerment, and Teacher Development. By comprehensively restructuring course content, leveraging knowledge graphs and virtual simulation platforms, and implementing a Competition-Research Dual Promotion program for faculty, the model achieves systematic knowledge integration, intelligent teaching innovation, and sustained faculty capacity enhancement. Results demonstrate substantial improvement in students’ higher-order cognitive and innovative practical abilities, effective alignment between course clusters and professional programs, and the creation of a replicable, scalable model for geoscience digital education transformation. This approach provides strategic guidance for cultivating top-tier, innovative geoscience talents equipped for future challenges. 

Key words: earth material science, course cluster reform, digital intelligence, teaching innovation, geoscience talent cultivation