What Should I Minor in for an Electrical Engineering Degree?

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The discussion centers on the best minor for an Electrical Engineering degree, with a strong recommendation for Industrial Control Systems and Mechanical Engineering. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens models, due to their prevalence in industrial applications. The conversation highlights the necessity of knowledge in advanced motion control systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and boiler systems to enhance employability and practical skills in the field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Industrial Control Systems
  • Familiarity with PLC programming, specifically Allen Bradley and Siemens
  • Basic knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles
  • Awareness of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Allen Bradley PLC programming techniques
  • Explore Siemens PLC applications in oil field operations
  • Study advanced motion control systems and their applications
  • Learn about boiler system operations and maintenance
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Electrical engineering students, industrial electronics technicians, and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in control systems and mechanical engineering applications.

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What's the best minor for electrical engineering major? I'm interested in computational mathemetics and computer science.
 
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As I'm not an engineer, being an Industrial electronics Tech I cannot describe specific coursing. However I've worked with numerous electrical engineers. Severeal things I've noticed.

1) plants tend to say "see the engineer about that problem regardless if its structural, mechanical etc.

2) Some electrical engineers understand advanced motion control systems, some don't.

so my advice is learn whatever you can about mechanical engineering, Industrial control systems (including plc's ). pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing etc.
With your interest in computers learning PLC's is one recommendation, Common PLC manufactures in North America is Allen Bradley, Seimens PLC's is used extensively in oil field applications however other names are Omron Telemechanique etc. Allen Bradley is considered the easiest one to learn from however.
Boiler systems are also handy
 

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