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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master's program in Instrumentation for the Petrochemical Industry is structured over three academic semesters, followed by a fourth semester dedicated to an internship or a final thesis. It is designed to provide progressive and specialized training that meets the growing demands of process industries, particularly in the petrochemical sector.
The first two semesters focus on acquiring fundamental technical and methodological skills. Students develop strong competencies in PLC structure and programming, instrumentation electronics, industrial metrology, control systems, sensors and signal conditioners, as well as industrial networks. These skills are complemented by modules in signal processing, electrical installation simulation, and industrial supervision.
The third semester introduces advanced and professional courses such as advanced PLC programming, artificial intelligence applied to automation, petrochemical process instrumentation, industrial actuators, reliability, and maintenance. These modules prepare students for current and future technological challenges in the industrial world.
Finally, the fourth semester is dedicated to a final project or an internship in a company, enabling the practical application of acquired skills, facilitating professional integration or guiding towards doctoral studies.
Semester 1: Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation
- PLC Structure and Programming (6 credits)
- Instrumentation Electronics (6 credits)
- Industrial Metrology (6 credits)
- Digital Signal Processing ( 3 credits)
- Simulation Tools and Software for Electrical Installations (3 credits)
- Electrical Devices and Applications (2 credits)
- Scientific Language Standard 1 ( 2 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence (1 credit)
- Technical English (1 credit)
Semester 2: In-depth Mastery of Key Concepts
- PLC Programming 1 (5 credits)
- Industrial Control and Regulation (4 credits)
- Sensors and Conditioners (5 credits)
- Industrial Local Area Networks ( 4 credits)
- Industrial Supervision (4 credits)
- Microprocessors 2 (3 credits)
- Scientific Language Standard 2 ( 3 credits)
- Electrical Safety and Authorization (1 credit)
- Standards Compliance, Ethics, and Integrity (1 credit)
Semester 3: Advanced Specialized Courses
- PLC Programming 2 ( 5 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence Techniques ( 4 credits)
- Industrial Systems Automation (4 credits)
- Instrumentation of Petrochemical Processes (5 credits)
- Operational Research (3 credits)
- Industrial Actuators ( 3 credits)
- System Reliability and Maintenance (3 credits)
- Standardization (1 credit)
- Innovation and Startups (1 credit)
- Literature Review and Thesis Design (1 credit).
The third semester is dedicated to deepening and specializing in key areas of instrumentation applied to the petrochemical industry. Students develop advanced skills in the programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), automation of industrial systems, and instrumentation for petrochemical processes. The courses also include content related to artificial intelligence, system reliability, maintenance, and industrial actuators, there by enhancing their mastery of complex systems. Moreover, this semester includes modules focused on standardization, innovation, entrepreneurship, and research methodology, preparing students for their final-year project and facilitating their integration into the professional world or transition to applied research.
The fourth semester is entirely devoted to the completion of a Final-Year Project (FYP) or an industrial internship, representing an important step toward professionalization. This pivotal phase allows students to apply all the technical and methodological skills acquired by developing an innovative solution, analyzing a real industrial system, or optimizing a process related to instrumentation, control, or automation. The project is supervised by an academic advisor and leads to the writing and defense of a technical thesis. This experience fosters rapid integration into the professional world or provides a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral research.
Admission to the Master’s program is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree (LMD) or an equivalent diploma in the fields of electrical engineering, automation, or related disciplines.
Selection is based on an academic review of the application, considering the candidate’s scientific background, motivation, and interest in automated systems and advanced industrial technologies.
A strong grasp of scientific fundamentals and a clear willingness to develop within a technological environment are essential criteria for admission to this program.
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