Quantum Information Science and Technology Minor
Overview
The minor in quantum information science and technology provides an introduction to the foundational concepts of quantum information science. Topics focus on how quantum devices are designed and operate, and how they are being applied in emerging technologies, such as quantum computing, cryptography, and sensing.
Notes about this minor:
- Posting of the minor on the student's academic transcript requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor.
- Notations may appear in the curriculum chart below outlining pre-requisites, co-requisites, and other curriculum requirements (see footnotes).
The plan code for Quantum Information Science and Technology Minor is QUANTUM-MN.
Curriculum for Quantum Information Science and Technology Minor
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| MATH-172 | Calculus B | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-182A | Calculus II | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| PHYS-111 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS-211A | University Physics IA | 4 |
| PHYS-216 | University Physics I: Physics Majors | 4 |
| dCourses* | ||
| CMPE-257 | Introduction to Quantum Computing and Information Science | 3 |
| PHYS-251 | Principles and Applications of Quantum Technology | 3 |
| QuantumFoundations | ||
| CHMP-442 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| PHYS-414 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS-415 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS-667 | Quantum Optics | 3 |
| MathematicalFoundations | ||
| MATH-190 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| MATH-200 | Discrete Mathematics and Introduction to Proofs | 3 |
| MATH-241 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-241H | Honors Linear Algebra | 3 |
| EnablingTechnologies | ||
| CMPE-160 | Digital System Design I | 3 |
| CMPE-260 | Digital System Design II | 3 |
| CMPE-350 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CMPE-660 | Reconfigurable Computing | 3 |
| CPET-561 | Embedded Systems Design I | 3 |
| CPET-563 | Embedded Systems Design II | 3 |
| EEEE-420 | Embedded Systems Design | 3 |
| EEEE-505 | Modern Optics for Engineers | 3 |
| EEET-331 | Signals, Systems, and Transforms | 3 |
| EEET-332 | Signals, Systems and Transforms Lab | 3 |
| EEET-531 | Fiber Optics Technology | 3 |
| MCEE-201 | IC Technology | 3 |
| MCEE-503 | Thin Films | 3 |
| MCEE-505 | Lithography Materials and Processes | 3 |
| MCEE-515 | Nanolithography Systems | 3 |
| MFET-556 | Advanced Concepts in Semiconductor Packaging | 3 |
| PHYS-365 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS-408 | Laser Physics | 3 |
| PHYS-532 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
| QuantumApplications | 3 |
|
| CMPE-661 | Hardware and Software Design for Cryptographic Applications | 3 |
| CSCI-331 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSCI-455 | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSCI-462 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
| CSCI-635 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| MATH-367 | Codes and Ciphers | 3 |
| MCSE-715 | Photonic Integrated Circuits | 3 |
| MCSE-731 | Integrated Optical Devices and Systems | 3 |
* The remaining four courses must come from at least two of the four focus areas.