Specialty Field Name (Code): Electrical Engineering Field (085801)

1.Major(Field）Introduction

The field of Electrical Engineering (EE) is dedicated to the study of electromagnetic phenomena, principles, and applications. It encompasses the production, transmission, distribution, utilization, and control of electrical energy, along with related materials and equipment production technologies. This includes: (1)Scientific research and engineering technology involved in the planning, design, safe, reliable, and economical operation, automatic control, and market-oriented operation of power and related energy systems throughout the entire process of electricity production, transmission, and utilization. (2)Research and engineering technology related to the design, manufacturing, operation, measurement, and control of various electrical devices. (3)Research and engineering technology related to improving the performance and production processes of various electrical materials, as well as developing new materials.

Around the national science and technology development strategy, major national energy needs, and significant scientific issues in the field of electrical engineering, five disciplinary directions have been established:(1) Power Systems and Automation: Focused on research areas such as power system reliability, smart grid protection and automation, smart distribution, safety of new energy power systems, and efficient utilization of multi-energy interconnection;(2) Power Electronics and Power Transmission: Concentrated on areas like the reliability of power converters and systems, new power electronic devices, high-power density electric drives and applications, new energy power conversion, and extreme condition power conversion.(3) Motors and Control: Emphasizing research on new energy generation equipment and its reliable operation and control, special motors and control, new types of motors and energy-saving, and electrification of new energy vehicles;(4) High Voltage and Insulation: Focusing on research into the safety of external insulation and defense against natural disasters in transmission and distribution, transient overvoltage and the prevention in large power grids, smart transmission and distribution equipment, the Internet of Things and big data analysis of transmission and distribution equipment, and advanced electrical materials;(5) Electrical Theory and New Technologies: Highlighting research in electromagnetic theory and electromagnetic compatibility, bioelectrical technology, new power generation and storage, wireless power transmission, and so on.

With the rapid development of social economy and national defense construction, new phenomena, laws, principles, and applications of electromagnetic fields and material interactions have become important foundations and sources of innovation for high-tech industries. As the scale of new energy development and utilization continues to grow, the power grid, as the core of multi-energy interconnection and efficient utilization, becomes increasingly complex. The direction of electricity generation, storage, conversion, transmission, control, and application is moving towards efficiency, flexibility, intelligence, safety, reliability, environmental friendliness, and resource conservation. Today, the field of electrical engineering has become an interdisciplinary frontier closely related to disciplines such as computer science, communication, microelectronics, control, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, and power engineering.

Chongqing University's Electrical Engineering discipline is a national key first-level discipline and serves as the leading discipline in the construction of the "Double First-Class" Smart Energy discipline group at Chongqing University. It has several research, teaching, and international exchange bases, including the State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, the National 2011 Plan Collaborative Innovation Center, the National Electrical and Electronic Basic Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, and the National "111" Innovation Intelligence Introduction Base. The discipline has strong faculty team, including a group of national high-level talents and provincial-level young talents, including a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

2.Training objectives

Electrical engineering degree aims at the production, transmission, distribution, conversion, and utilization of electrical energy, as well as the demand for high-level talents in related fields. It cultivates innovative, professional, and composite high-quality engineering and management talents with lofty ideals and international perspectives, aligning with the coordinated development of knowledge, abilities, and qualities.

The specific requirements:

(1).Students should adhere to the Party's basic line and policies, have good professional ethics, dedication, scientific rigor, truth-seeking, and practical learning attitudes and work styles, as well as good physical and mental qualities and adaptability to the environment.

(2).Students should familiarize the basic theories, advanced technical methods, and modern technological means in the field of electrical engineering, understand the current state of technology development and the trends of the field, and be familiar with the working processes and relevant professional and technical standards.

(3).Students should have the ability for independent learning and lifelong learning, be able to comprehensively apply the knowledge they have learned, and possess the ability to independently engage in engineering design, implementation, research, development, and management in a certain field, and have good organizational and coordination abilities.

3.Education System and Length of Study

Regarding the program duration, the Master's program in Electrical Engineering has a duration of 3 years, with a study period generally ranging from 3 to 5 years. During the study period, the course learning segment should not be less than 1 year.

4.Curriculum

4.1.Credit Requirements

As for the curriculum, the Master's program in Electrical Engineering follows a credit system. The minimum course credits required are 28, with compulsory courses comprising no less than 14 credits, and compulsory public courses no less than 6 credits, and compulsory professional courses no less than 8 credits. Other training components include attending academic, professional, and ideological education reports for 6 times (1 credit), professional practice (6 credits), innovation and entrepreneurship activities (1 credit), and thesis proposal (1 credit), overall 9 credits.

For full-time professional Master's degree graduate students admitted across disciplines, it is mandatory to make up for 1-3 undergraduate courses or basic theoretical courses in the field of the major. The specific makeup courses will be determined by the supervisor based on the research direction. Make-up courses are not credited, but they have subject and grade requirements. Students who are required to make-up courses but fail to do so or fail to meet the requirements in make-up courses are not eligible to participate in the thesis defense.

4.2.Specific Course Settings

5. Professional Practice

For graduate students of professional Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with more than 2 years of working experience, the professional practice duration should be no less than 6 months. For those without 2 years of working experience, the professional practice duration should be no less than 1 year. The professional practice of part-time graduate students can be related to their professional duties.

The planning, implementation, and assessment of the practice should follow the relevant requirements of "Implementation Measures for Full-time Master's Professional Degree Practice at Chongqing University" (Chongqing University Graduate School [2009] No. 49). A passing grade or above in the assessment earns 6 credits. Those who do not participate in the professional practice or fail the assessment will not earn credits and will be required to retake the practice.

5.1Modes of Professional Practice

The professional practice integrates the principles of combining concentrated and distributed practice, combining off-campus practice with on-campus practice, combining mentor arrangements with unified arrangements by the school, and integrating professional practice with thesis work. Different practical experiences have different requirements. Off-campus professional practice may include participating in enterprise product design, technical transformation, production processes, experimental techniques, and research reports.

5.2Process Management of Professional Practice

The practice plan should generally be formulated in the first week of the second semester, jointly developed by the supervisor(s) and the Master's graduate student, and filled out by the student using the "Master's Graduate Student Professional Practice Plan Form" (submitted through the Graduate Student Management System). The "Professional Practice Plan" is reviewed and approved by the supervisor, and then examined by the Graduate Education and Management Office of the school.

Graduate students of Master's degree in Electrical Engineering participates in professional practice should register their activities (submit at least 5 entries of the "Master's Professional Degree Graduate Student Professional Practice Work Diary" in the Graduate Student Management System, with each entry limited to 800 words). After completing the professional practice activities, the student should fill out the "Master's Professional Degree Graduate Student Professional Practice Assessment Registration Form."

6.Mid-term Assessment

After completing the courses, graduate students of Master's degree in Electrical Engineering undergo mid-term assessments. Failure in the assessment will disqualify them from applying for thesis defense. The mid-term assessment is generally organized between the third and fourth semesters.

Students are required to submit the written mid-term assessment reports on their course studies and thesis proposals. The school organizes several assessment groups, and each group consists of 5 experts. The assessment includes the following aspects:

(1).Whether the required credits have been completed, and whether the grades are satisfactory (with transcripts attached).

(2). Completion of the thesis proposal and clarification of the next stage's work plan (specific requirements are outlined in the "Thesis Proposal" section).

(3). Specific opinions of the supervisor (including opinions or suggestions on student learning attitude, work ability, thesis proposal, work plan, etc.).

The assessment conclusion is either "pass" or "fail," and specific feedback is provided for those who fail. The mid-term assessment report is submitted to the Graduate Education and Management Office of the school for archiving.

7. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Activities

In order to cultivate innovation spirit, entrepreneurial consciousness, and innovation and entrepreneurship abilities of graduate students, students are encouraged to engage in various research innovation and entrepreneurial practice activities. The main forms include research innovation projects, entrepreneurial practice projects, subject competitions, cultivation of key innovation and entrepreneurship teams, and academic activities for brand innovation practice. 1 Credits are awarded to responsible persons and core members of these innovation and entrepreneurship activities based on the achievements of awards, project completions, successful participation, etc.

8. Thesis Work

8.1Topic Selection

The selection of thesis topics should directly stem from practical production or have a clear engineering application background. The research outcomes should possess practical application value, and the problems to be addressed should involve a certain level of technical difficulty and workload. The chosen topic should have a certain theoretical depth and advancement, with a specific and focused theme, avoiding broad and general topics. Specific topics should meet one of the following requirements:

(1)Design or research topics of a relatively complete engineering technology project or engineering management project.

(2)Technical key issues or technical transformation topics.

(3) Introduction, digestion, absorption, and application of advanced foreign technology projects.

(4) Applied basic research or pre-research topics.

(5) Development and research on new products, new equipment, or new processes.

(6) Engineering design and implementation.

(7) Research on experimental and testing methods.

(8) Formulation of technical standards.

The content should include: analysis of relevant research to the proposed topic, both national and world-wide; the professional background and application value of the topic; research content, methods, and technical routes; expected results and level; thesis format; thesis work arrangement; and the conditions required for conducting the topic research.

8.2Thesis Proposal

The proposal should be completed by the end of the third semester and is a part of the mid-term assessment. The proposal should contain over 3,000 words and include the following:(1)Literature Review: It should encompass the research dynamics both domestically and internationally, as well as the academic and practical significance of the topic;(2)Research Objectives, Content, and Technical Approach;(3)Innovation and Key Issues;(4)Expected Goals;(5)Feasibility Analysis;(6)References. The opening report requires the supervisor to provide review comments and sign approval.

The evaluation panel consists of 3 to 5 members who will provide feedback on the proposal and submit it for supervisor review through the MIS system.

8.3Thesis Format and Content Requirements

The thesis can take the form of research reports, product development (including engineering application software development), engineering design, applied research, engineering/project management, etc.

(1)Research Report: This involves investigating engineering and technical propositions related to the field of electrical engineering. It entails discovering essences, identifying patterns, drawing conclusions, and proposing suggestions or solutions for existing or potential issues. The report should include sections such as introduction, research methods, data analysis of materials, strategies or recommendations, and conclusion. It should analyze both the domestic and international status and trends of the researched subjects and delve into the internal and external factors affecting the proposition.

(2)Product Development: This involves the development of new products, key components, or equipment derived from practical production, as well as the introduction, digestion, and re-development of advanced technology or products from both domestic and international sources. It includes the research and development of various software and hardware products. The thesis content includes an introduction, research and development theory and analysis, implementation and performance testing, and conclusions.

(3)Engineering Design: This refers to the comprehensive application of basic theories, scientific methods, professional knowledge, technical means, technical economy, humanities, and environmental protection knowledge to design high-tech engineering projects, large-scale equipment, equipment, and their processes. The design scheme should be scientifically reasonable, with accurate data, compliant with national and industry standards and specifications, and also meet technical, economic, environmental, and legal requirements. The thesis content includes an introduction, design report, summary, and necessary appendices; the appendices may include engineering drawings, engineering technical schemes, process schemes, etc., and may be presented using text, drawings, tables, models, etc.

(4)Applied Research: This involves conducting applied research directly derived from practical engineering problems or with a clear engineering application background, using basic theories, professional knowledge, scientific methods, and technical means. The thesis content includes an introduction, research and analysis, application and verification, and conclusions.

(5)Engineering/Project Management: Project management refers to the management of one-time, large-scale, and complex engineering tasks. Research problems can involve various stages of the project life-cycle or different aspects of project management. Additionally, they can address issues related to enterprise project management, project portfolio management, or multi-project management. Engineering management refers to engineering tasks based on natural science and engineering technology, which may involve various functional management issues of engineering or various technical management issues of engineering, etc. The thesis content includes an introduction, theoretical method overview, solution design, case analysis or effectiveness analysis, and summary; the research should focus on the practical problems existing in engineering and project management in this field, collect reliable and sufficient data, apply scientifically correct theoretical modeling and analysis methods, conduct case analysis of research results, and analyze and verify the solution or conduct effectiveness and feasibility analysis.

8.4Thesis Formatting Requirements

Thesis format and evaluation criteria are developed in accordance with the "Basic Requirements for the Form and Standards of Master's Degree Theses at Chongqing University." These should be logically organized, and use accurate terminology, as well as have standardized expression.

8.5Thesis Quality Requirements

(1)The thesis work should have a certain level of technical difficulty and depth, and the results should be advanced and practical.

(2)Thesis work should be independently completed under the guidance of the supervisor, with a full workload.

(3)The literature review in the thesis should provide a clear description and analysis of the domestic and international situation regarding the engineering technical issues or research topics involved in the topic.

(4)The main text of the thesis should comprehensively apply basic theories, scientific methods, professional knowledge, and technical means to analyze and research the scientific or engineering problems being addressed, and should be able to propose independent insights in certain aspects.

(5)The writing of the thesis should be clear in concept, reliable in data, correct in calculation, logically rigorous, structurally coherent, with clear hierarchy, smooth language, clear figures and tables, and standardized format, and citations from other works should be clearly indicated.

Master's degree students in electrical engineering must summarize the relatively independent completion of topics or stage achievements through thesis research and activities such as scientific research, technological development or transformation, engineering or project management. They are encouraged to publish a certain quantity and quality of academic papers, apply for patents, and achieve certain innovative results.

8.6Thesis Review, Defense, and Degree Application

Applications for thesis defense are generally submitted in the sixth semester after enrollment in the graduate program. Thesis defense must be completed within the university, and the evaluation criteria mainly consider its engineering background, practicality, comprehensiveness, and innovation. Specific requirements for thesis review follow the regulations of the university and relevant authorities.

The thesis review panel and defense committee should include experts with senior professional and technical titles in relevant industry practices.

Thesis defense and degree conferral follow the "Implementation Rules for the Award of Master's Professional Degrees at Chongqing University."

8.7Degree Conferral

Upon completion of the study period, and the attainment of the required credits with satisfactory grades, as well as the fulfillment of prescribed training components such as practical experiences and thesis completion, the graduate student in the field of electrical engineering is eligible for the master's degree certificate from Chongqing University. Following the evaluation and approval by the university's degree evaluation committee, the graduate will be conferred with the corresponding master's degree certificate in the specialized field.