ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION

Electrical Engineering and Automation is one of the most promising fields in the era of Industry 4.0. With the rapid development of industrial sectors and the growing demand for clean energy and automation, students pursuing this field will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge technological industries, unlocking a wide range of career prospects.

Program Introduction

The Electrical Engineering and Automation program was established with the goal of training versatile talents who have a strong theoretical foundation in Electrical Engineering and creative practical skills. This program covers the design, development, and application of power systems and electric drive systems, integrating technologies such as electronics, power electronics, automatic control theory, computer technology, and other fields to develop comprehensive skills in students. The program is supported by the "Control Science and Engineering" discipline, with a strong faculty team, and is one of the first units in China to train in chemical automation.

Program Objectives

This program trains students to have a solid foundation in electronics, electric drives, and electrical system analysis, while also fostering social responsibility, innovation, and teamwork skills. After graduation, students will be capable of conducting independent scientific research, project management, technical design, and technology development in the field of Electrical Engineering. Approximately five years after graduation, students will be able to adapt to the development of modern Electrical Engineering and Automation technologies and solve complex technical problems.

Graduation Requirements

• Ethics and Character: Students should uphold core socialist values, have a sense of social responsibility, and possess independent thinking ability.
• Technical Knowledge: Students must master fundamental knowledge in Electrical Engineering and Automation and be able to apply it to solve complex technical problems.
• Problem Analysis: Students should use interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze and solve complex problems in Electrical Engineering.
• Design/Development of Solutions: Students must be capable of designing electrical systems and creatively solving engineering problems under various constraints.
• Use of Modern Tools: Students should be proficient in using modern engineering tools and information technology tools for system design and analysis.
• Engineering and Society: Students must consider social and environmental factors, comply with relevant laws and regulations, and fulfill their social responsibilities in engineering practice.
• Professional Ethics: Students should adhere to professional ethics in engineering practice and demonstrate high professional quality.
• Communication Skills: Students must have good communication skills and be able to effectively express and exchange professional issues.

Core Courses

• Circuit Theory and Experiments
• Electronic Technology and Experiments
• Fundamentals of Motors and Electric Drives and Experiments
• Power System Analysis and Experiments
• Microcontroller Principles and Practices
• Power Electronics Technology and Experiments
• Automatic Control Theory
• Intelligent Distribution Systems
• Electric Drive Control Systems and Experiments

Research Directions in Electrical Engineering and Automation

• Electronics Technology and Applications
• Electric Drive Systems and Control
• Power Systems and Intelligent Power Distribution
• Automatic Control and Optimization in Electrical Engineering
• New Energy and Intelligent Manufacturing

Degree Awarded

Students who complete the program and meet the degree requirements will be awarded a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Automation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in fields related to Electrical Engineering, including:

• Power engineering companies
• Design and development of automation systems
• New energy industry and intelligent manufacturing
• Research and technology development at research institutes and universities

Related Fields

• Control Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation
• Computer Science and Technology

Universities Offering Electrical Engineering and Automation Programs

1. Huazhong University of Science and Technology
2. Tsinghua University
3. Xi’an Jiaotong University
4. Zhejiang University
5. Chongqing University

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum modules include:

• General Education Courses (minimum 42 credits)
• Fundamental Discipline Courses (minimum 34 credits)
• Professional Education Courses (minimum 84 credits)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Courses (minimum 2 credits)