Minors offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy

Current Purdue students wishing to add and ASTR(Astronomy), PHYS(Physics) or QSCI (Quantum Science )minors should meet with their current academic advisor to discuss a plan of study to incorporate the minor courses as well as their pre-requisites. If that is something attainable then the current advisor will submit a CCR (Curricula Change Request) to add the minor.

 

Astronomy Minor

The astronomy minor provides a strong background in astronomy and astrophysics. This program is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Astronomy Minor Course Requirements: 15-16 credits

 

Physics Minor

The physics minor provides a strong background in physics for students majoring in some other discipline at Purdue University.

Physics Minor Course Requirements: 18-20 credits

 

Quantum Science Minor

Quantum science is a vibrant new field with applications to many areas of science and technology. This minor will provide students with the fundamentals of quantum phenomena, quantum principles, and quantum information that will complement their primary major with a strong quantum core. It will get the student into quantum early in the sophomore year and includes a lab with hands-on experiments. Coursework includes entanglement, qubits, the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics, and a solid introduction to quantum computing.

Quantum Science Minor Course Requirements: 19 credits