Process Control and Instrumentation Minor

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The goal of the Process Control and Instrumentation Minor is to provide students obtaining Bachelor of Science majors in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Wyoming with enhanced education to better meet industry’s needs. This minor will be particularly useful for students majoring in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering.

Minor Requirements

The Minor in Process Control and Instrumentation will require a minimum of 18 hours of coursework. No more than 6 hours of coursework taken for the minor may also count as required (non-elective) coursework toward a student’s major.

Required Courses

CHE 2005 - Chemical Process Analysis Credits: 3
CHE 2090 - Practical Fundamentals of Process Control Credits: 2
CHE 3090 - Applying Simulation to Dynamic Processes Credits: 1
CHE 4092 - Controlling Process Systems Credits: 3

One of the Following

CHE 4090 - Process Dynamics and Control Credits: 3
EE 4620 - Automatic Control Systems Credits: 3
EE 4621 - Honors Automatic Control Systems Credits: 3

Approved Elective Courses:

At least 6 hours of the following:

ES 2210 - Electric Circuit Analysis Credits: 3
EE 2220 - Circuits and Signals Credits: 4
EE 3220 - Signals And Systems Credits: 3
ME 4020 - Design of Mechanical/Electronic Systems Credits: 3
COSC 4450 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3
COSC 3765 - Computer Security Credits: 3
CHE 4972 - Internship in Process Control Engineering Credits: 1-6

Process Control and Instrumentation Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Courses

One of the Following

Approved Elective Courses:

Minor Total Credits: 18 Hours