The Department Offers 3 Minors
Electronics & Systems
This minor provides students with a foundation in electrical circuits, signals, and system-level thinking, emphasizing how electronic components work together in practical applications. It is well-suited for students seeking a deeper technical understanding of modern electronic systems.
Nanotechnology
The nanotechnology minor introduces students to the principles of nanoscale materials, devices, and fabrication techniques that underpin advanced technologies. Coursework focuses on the electrical, optical, and physical behavior of structures at the nanometer scale.
Information Assurance
This minor focuses on the fundamentals of computer security and information assurance, preparing students to understand and address risks related to data protection and secure systems. It is designed to support the growing demand for professionals in cybersecurity and IT–related fields.
Minor Requirements:
Students in any major may earn this minor. However, students who are not majors in the School of Business may only earn one minor offered by the School of Business. Students who are not majors in the School of Business are restricted to no more than 24 credits of coursework offered by the School of Business. At the most, two OPIM courses taken toward the Information Assurance minor can be counted toward the Business major. OPIM 4895 and OPIM 4899 must be taken for 3 or more credits each if any of those courses are used toward the Information Assurance minor.
Contact John Chandy (john.chandy@uconn.edu), Steven Demurjian (steven.demurjian@uconn.edu), or Manuel Nunez (manuel.nunez@uconn.edu) for more information.
Group 1: Required Courses (6 Credits)
- CSE 4707
- OPIM 3777
Group 2: Three courses from the following (totaling at least 9 credits)
- OPIM 3222
- ECE 4451
- Special Topics courses (if related to information assurance): CSE 4095, ECE 4095, OPIM 4895
- Independent Study courses (if related to information assurance): CSE 4099, ECE 4079, ECE 4099, OPIM 4899
- Senior/design/thesis courses (if related to information assurance): CSE 4905, CSE 4951, ECE 4901, ECE 4902, OPIM 4997
University Requirements for all Minors
The student must be seeking a baccalaureate degree from the University of Connecticut.
The student must earn a C (2.0) or better in each course in the minor.
The total number of credits in the approved courses must be at least 15.
Applying for a minor
Declare your minor at ppc.uconn.edu
Submit final plan of study during final semester. In StudentAdmin, navigate to the following path: SA Self Service > Student Center > Academic Requirements (under the drop down menu at the left) > “Submit Final Plan of Study” button
Electronics and Systems Minor Requirements
Not open to students pursuing majors in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or engineering physics
Contact John Chandy (john.chandy@uconn.edu) for more information.
Group 1: Required Courses (7 Credits)
- ECE 2001
- ECE 3101 or BME 3400
Group 2: Three additional courses from CSE 2301 and 2000-level or above ECE courses
Nanotechnology Minor Requirements
Contact John Chandy (john.chandy@uconn.edu) for more information.
Group I: Required courses (9 credits)
- ECE 4211
- ECE/ENGR 4243
- ECE/ENGR 4244
Group II: Two courses from the following (at least 6 credits)
ECE 4901 and 4902 [if the project is related to nanoscience/technology]
ENGR 2243ECE 3223 3. ECE 3243 4. ECE 4225 5. ECE 4242
ECE 4095 or any engineering special topics course [if related to nanoscience/technology]
ECE 4079 or any engineering independent design lab course [if related to nanoscience/technology]
ECE 4099 or any engineering independent studies course [if related to nanoscience/technology]