Minor Programs

Quantum Engineering Minor

The quantum engineering minor is open to students from diverse STEM backgrounds, regardless of major or college. If you have completed a programming course, calculus 2 and linear algebra, this minor demystifies quantum physics and will teach you how to approach quantum science and engineering problems.

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering are eligible for this minor (course catalog will be later updated to reflect this); however, you may not count the three required courses toward both your bachelor's degree and your minor.

The minor in quantum engineering provides training and a solid foundation in quantum technologies. Quantum technologies have applications in quantum-enhanced sensors, quantum communications and quantum computing. The goal is to introduce students to the fundamentals of quantum theory and explore all of the major hardware platforms. This will allow graduates to easily adapt to the variety of technologies seen in industry. The skills obtained in this minor are important to students who expect to participate in real-world situations that increasingly involve quantum technologies. 

This minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Required Courses (9 credits)

• ECEN 4915/5915 Foundations of Quantum Engineering (3 credits), offered in fall semesters only
• ECEN 4925/5925* Foundations of Quantum Hardware (3 credits), offered in spring semesters only
• CSCI/PHYS 3090 Introduction to Quantum Computing (3 credits), offered in spring semesters only

*For Spring 2023, the course is currently listed as ECEN 4005/5005-001

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Full minor requirements

Computer Engineering Minor

The minor in computer engineering provides training in computer engineering beyond the training usually received by science and mathematics majors. It can also broaden the training of students majoring in other engineering and applied science fields to provide more depth in computer engineering. The goal is to introduce students to the fundamentals of computer engineering and introduce them to a more advanced field. Such skills are important to students who expect to participate in real world situations that increasingly involve computer engineering solutions. This minor is not available to students earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering.

This minor requires a minimum of 19 credit hours.

Full minor requirements

Electrical Engineering Minor 

The minor in electrical engineering provides training in electrical engineering beyond the training usually received by science, mathematics and applied mathematics majors. It can also broaden the training of students majoring in other engineering fields to provide more depth in electrical engineering. The goal is to teach students the fundamentals of electrical engineering and introduce them to at least one of its many advanced application areas. Such skills are important to students who expect to participate in real world situations that increasingly involve electrical engineering applications. This minor is not available to students earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering.

This minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Full minor requirements

Systems & Signals Minor

The minor in signals and systems provides training in control systems, digital signal processing or communications beyond the training usually received by science, mathematics and applied mathematics majors. It can also broaden the training of students majoring in other engineering fields to provide depth in signals and systems. The goal is to teach students the fundamentals of signals and systems and introduce them to laboratory applications. This minor is not available to students earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering.

This minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Full minor requirements