Microelectronics Minor

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This degree minor provides a theoretical and practical understanding of analog/digital signal processing techniques and microprocessor interfacing techniques, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of instrumentation for scientific experiments.

Requirements

To qualify for this academic minor, students must complete the required number of units with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C).

(25 units)

1. Complete the following lower-division courses:

(14 units)

CS 1500 - Computer Programming I 3 unit(s)
CS 2500 - Computer Programming II 3 unit(s)
CS 2700 - Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 3 unit(s)
PHYS 2260 - General Physics II 4 unit(s)
PHYS 2262 - General Physics II Laboratory 1 unit(s)

2. Complete the following upper-division courses:

(11 units)

CS 3740 - Computer Organization 3 unit(s)
PHYS 4250 - Analog and Digital Electronics 4 unit(s)
PHYS 4300 - Microprocessor Electronics 3 unit(s)
PHYS 4302 - Microprocessor Laboratory 1 unit(s)