Based on cybernetics, systematics and informatics, control science and engineering, which using mathematical methods and information technologies as the main tools, research control strategies and theory, method and technology of control system. Moreover, it is a synthetic subject focusing on the behavior of the dynamic system, the static and dynamic state performance of the controlled system.

The research methods include the combination of theory and practice, qualitative and quantitative, experiment and simulation, software and hardware, information acquisition and utilization, system cognition and optimization, scientific analysis and engineering practice, solving engineering control problem and identifying control science theory.

Automation technology based on this discipline is the symbol of human civilization, and the degree of automation is an important index to measure a country's development level and modernization level.

I Training Objective

Professional qualities, such as control theory, advanced control system and technology, industrial control , information acquisition and measurement technology, computer technology, systems engineering, artificial intelligence and pattern recognition, information processing, system modeling and simulation, should be mastered. Professional competence, such as control science research, system design and technology development, should be possessed. High-quality professional talents with innovation potential should be cultivated to be competent for a job in scientific research institutes, industrial sectors or government agencies.

II Training Orientations

1. Control theory and control engineering

Control theory and control engineering is to research the control system modeling, analysis, synthesis, optimization, design and implementation theory and techniques of engineering, economic and social systems. It analysis the behavior, status and static and dynamic performance of a dynamic system implemented with control strategies. The main research directions include: 1) system modeling, control and optimization; 2) advanced control system and strategy; 3) system fault diagnosis and information processing; 4) Decision-making theory and method.

2. Measurement techniques and automation equipment

The industrial production processes, such as petroleum and petrochemical systems, oil and gas drilling units, chemical pharmaceutical processes, are considered as the main objects to research the theory and techniques of information extraction, conversion, transmission and processing. It aims to provide information and guarantee for control system design and realization. The main research directions include: 1) Industrial automatic control systems and devices; 2) industrial control network; 3) Information acquisition and processing technology; 4) soft measurement technology; 5) multi-sensor information fusion; 6) control system testing and evaluation.

3. Pattern recognition and intelligent system

The research focuses on the information processing, classification and recognition methods of all kinds of industrial systems and on the intelligent system analysis, construction and improvement. The main research directions include: 1) computer vision and image processing; 2) pattern recognition; 3) intelligent computing and information processing; 4) intelligent control and intelligent system.

III: Basic Requirements

1. Basic knowledge structure

The knowledge structure for master's degree graduate students contains: theory knowledge, including Chinese language skills and mathematics, professional knowledge like automatic control, signal processing, electrical engineering, and instrumental knowledge like computer skill.

Having basic Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, being able to read Chinese literature and Chinese for academic communication

Improving scientific thinking and logical reasoning ability through learning basic theory courses like mathematics, being able to describe and model for scientific problem using mathematical language, being able to use computer tools for scientific analysis and calculation.

Mastering basic knowledge of Control Science and Engineering discipline, including automatic control, signal analysis and processing, power electronics technology, detection technology, and computer control technology.

Mastering computer program skill, experimental methods and system simulation techniques for the discipline, being able to use related scientific instruments and equipment’s.

2. Basic Attainment

(1) Academic Attainments

Having intelligence and innovation spirit engaged in the work of this discipline, knowing the knowledge related to intellectual property, research ethics and other aspects of the discipline. Promoting knowledge accumulation and research ability by learning basic theory knowledge and professional knowledge. Cultivating and enhancing the ability of information extraction, conversion, transferring and processing, and the experimental and practical skills.

(2) Academic Ethics

Observing academic ethics, observing disciplines and obeying laws. Possessing the attitude of scientific innovation. Being meticulous, rigorous, not seeking quick success and instant benefits for academic research. Sticking to the principles of truth from facts. Setting up ideals of devoting to science career. Obeying the academic disciples of scientific research, paper writing, academic citation and academic evaluation.

3. Basic Academic Capabilities

(1) Capabilities of Deriving Knowledge

Being able to independently inspect literature, patents, and other scientific and technological material. Mastering methods of acquire knowledge, developing scientific capabilities for induction, summarization, and completing the literature review of the subject.

(2) Capabilities of Scientific Research

Under the tutor’s guidance, being able to design a reasonable technical route and implement it independently; carefully and objectively recording relevant experimental data and test results, analyzing the scientific connotation and specific mechanism of the test results, and presenting your own opinions on the test results.

(3) Capabilities of Practice

Possessing the ability to conduct academic research or technology development, carry out scientific and technical experiments, and collaborate with others to develop scientific research. Cultivating the practical by scientific research, technology development, or engineering design.

(4) Capabilities of Academic Communication

Actively participating academic exchange activities, and having the ability of presenting academic reports. Being skilled at using basic theory and professional knowledge for academic exchanges, analysis and discussion.

(5) Other Capabilities

Having team spirit, being good at cooperation and team work. Being able to complete scientific tasks together with experts, teachers and other students.

IV. Schooling system and training methods

1. Schooling system

The school system is 3 years if eligible for 2 years. The longest academic years should not exceed 5 years.

2. Training methods

(1) Qualified with a certain degree of Chinese through the study of Chinese and the general situation in China. Understanding of Chinese culture, politics, economy and history.

(2) According to the training plan, the basic theory and major courses are completed while the corresponding credits are obtained. Lay the scientific knowledge structure of basic theory.

(3) Through literature retrieval practice, scientific and technological literature reading, participation in academic reports, scientific research practice, academic conferences and many other ways to broaden the subject knowledge, grasp the frontier knowledge and the latest progress in this subject

(4) The tutor is the first person in charge of the student. On the basis of this training plan, the postgraduate and the tutor negotiate to work out a specific training plan for each graduate student. Encourage cross discipline training. If necessary, invite other tutors from relevant disciplines to form a team to work together.

(5) According to the specific knowledge structure and academic interest of each student, teaching students in accordance with their aptitude can stimulate the students to explore and study the scientific problems in the related fields and pay more attention to the cultivation of the ability of innovation. Graduate students should take an active part in research projects and conduct systematic scientific training and research under the guidance of tutors.

(6) The supervisor urged the students to complete the course study, and instructed the students to complete the topic selection, literature review, question answering, thesis writing and dissertation defense.

V Training procession

1. Curriculum learning

The total credits required for International Master's degree program in control science and engineering are 20 credits. The 8 credits of the basic theory class, including the public basic theory course and the professional basic theory course, meet the training of basic knowledge of Chinese and mathematics, the 4 credits of the major core courses, the training of the basic theories of automatic control, signal analysis and processing, and the 8 credits of the specialized elective courses, including the theory and application of computer control. Linear system theory and application, signal estimation and detection, and so on. When the number of elective courses in elective courses is less than 5 people, the college has the right to require students to choose other elective courses.

2. Practice Session

The comprehensive practice is focused on cultivating the comprehensive quality of graduate students, which can be carried out in terms of teaching practice, scientific and technological innovation, social service, working exercise and volunteer activities, and can be carried out in term or holiday. After the completion of the comprehensive practice, the comprehensive practice summary of the master's graduate students of Southwest Petroleum University should be filled in, which will be written by the instructor to write the comments and to attach the opinions of the comprehensive practice and implement the unit.

3. Thesis

(1) The paper begins. Generally before the end of the third semester, the literature review should be read under the guidance of the tutor to form a "literature review". The title report should demonstrate the scientific significance, the background of the topic, the research content, the expected goal, the research method and the condition of the subject.

(2) Thesis writing. The master's degree thesis is a complete and systematic summary of the academic research work completed by the graduate student under the guidance of the tutor. The master's thesis should have a good academic and considerable workload, and use the existing theories or methods to solve the scientific problems in this subject, carry out the necessary theoretical analysis and get the correct results. Specific requirements are implemented according to the provisions of Southwest Petroleum University on dissertations.

VI. Course System and Curriculum Settings

The curriculum is targeted at innovation, with the improvement of comprehensive literacy and applied knowledge and ability as the core. The teaching content emphasizes the organic integration of theoretical and applied courses, and highlights the cultivation of innovative abilities. The credit system for the course study is divided into basic theory courses, professional core courses, professional elective courses, etc. At least 20 credits should be completed.

(1)  Basic Theory Course (8 credits)
Basic theory course 8 credits, including public basic theory courses and mathematical theory courses, to meet the ideological education, foreign language ability, mathematical and basic knowledge development.
 (2) Professional Core Course (4 credits)
4 cores of professional core courses, complete the basic theory of automatic control theory, signal analysis and processing training.
 (3)professional elective courses (8 credits)
8 credits for professional electives, including computer control theory and applications, linear system theory and applications, signal estimation and detection, instrumentation and automation, modern power transmission and control.

Attachment: List of course setting and training requirements

Note: (1) students who have been enrolled in the school and have already obtained the credit of “Survey of China “(The results are valid for 5 years.) can apply for exemption; (2) the students who have already obtained the "Chinese" course credits at the time of admission (The results are valid for 5 years.) or the science new HSK grade 5 of the Chinese language grade examination and the new HSK6 of the liberal arts can be applied for exemption.