过程控制审查动态系统，并操纵这些系统以提供预期的结果。 在整个制造业、林业和能源行业，过程控制专家提供有效、高效、安全的系统。

过程动态和计算机控制已经成为三十多年来部门教学和研究项目的主要重点。 过程控制的本科和研究生学位专业是阿尔伯塔大学独一无二的。过程控制组开发先进的新技术，将其扩展和整合为行业有效利用的形式，并在各个层面上教授这些先进理念，在国际上已经获得认可。
Process Control examines dynamic systems, and manipulates those systems to provide desired outcomes. Throughout the manufacturing, forestry and energy sectors, process control experts provide systems that work efficiently, effectively and safely.

Process dynamics and computer control have been a major focal point for departmental teaching and research programs for over three decades. The undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Process Control are unique to the University of Alberta. The process control group has received international recognition for developing advanced new technology, extending and integrating it into a form that can be used effectively by industry, and teaching these advanced concepts at all levels.