Minor in Automation and Control
The objective of the designated Minor in Automation and Control Engineering is to expose CIT students to the breadth of knowledge required by the modern practice of control and automation. With this objective in mind, the requirements include not only two courses in control system analysis and design, but also courses on real-time computation, software engineering, hardware implementation, and applications.
The minor is expected to attract primarily students from Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The main interdisciplinary component of the minor is between engineering and computer science, although many opportunities exist for creating a program across several CIT departments.
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Course Requirements for Automation and Control Engineering Minor
The minor requires a minimum of six courses, including one elective and at least one course in each of the following areas:
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Basic Control
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Control System Analysis and Design
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Computing and Software
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Hardware Implementation
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Applications
Students should check with the director of the program or their faculty advisor for an up-to-date list of relevant courses in CIT, CS, and Robotics that will count toward the Automation and Control Engineering Designated Minor.