An undergraduate minor is a cluster of courses taken in a field of study outside the student’s major. The minor consists of a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework beyond the requirements of the major and is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge beyond the immediate field of study.

• Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication

  The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication offers the minors shown below. Subject to completion of all prerequisite courses, students may choose these minors for additional credit beyond their degree completion requirements. Prerequisites for the minors are stated in the course description section of this Catalog.
  
  Minor in Communication
  Not open to the MBRSC students
  Students should familiarize themselves with the prerequisites for the courses listed in the minor and should be aware that the completion of the minor with its prerequisites will necessitate additional credits over their degree requirements.
  
  

  Minor Core		Credit Hours
  Students must complete each of the following courses:
  COMM 103*	Media, Culture and Society	3
  COMM 202	Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in the Mass Media	3
  Total Minor Core Requirements		6
  Minor Electives
  Students must earn nine credit hours by completing any combination of the following courses:
  COMM 106	The Language of Film	3
  DPST 209	Selected Topics in DPST	3
  DPST 361	Online Communities	3
  JOUR 209	Selected Topics in Journalism	3
  JOUR 323	Editorial and Critical Writing	3
  JOUR 401	Current Issues in Journalism	3
  JOUR 402	Contemporary Perspectives in Journalism	3
  JOUR 461	Media and Politics in the Middle-East	3
  Total Minor Elective Requirements		9
  Total Minor Requirements		15

   
  
  Minor In Journalism
  Open to Digital Production and Storytelling (DPST) and Visual Communication (VC) majors only A minor in Journalism is open to students who are already enrolled in the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication and majoring in Digital Production and Storytelling (DPST) and to students enrolled in the Visual Communication (VC) department. This minor allows DPST and VC students to gain additional knowledge in journalistic writing and reporting styles. Students should be aware that completion of the minor will necessitate fifteen additional credits over their degree requirements. For VC students, the General Electives can be applied toward the completion of the minor. VC students who are not enrolled in the Digital Media major, will need to complete VCDM 221 and 222 in addition to the minor courses listed below.
  
  

  Minor Core		Credit Hours
  Students must complete each of the following courses:
  COMM 221*	Media Writing Skills	3
  COMM 222	Multiplatform Storytelling	3
  JOUR 321*	Reporting	3
  JOUR 324*	Broadcast Journalism	3
  Total Minor Core Requirements		12
  Minor Electives
  Students must complete three credit hours from the following courses:
  JOUR 209	Selected Topics in Journalism	3
  JOUR 302+	Newsrooms Management and Decision Making	3
  JOUR 322*+	Advanced Reporting	3
  JOUR 323	Editorial and Critical Writing	3
  JOUR 401	Current Issues in Journalism	3
  JOUR 402	Contemporary Perspectives in Journalism	3
  JOUR 461	Media and Politics in the Middle East	3
  Total Minor Electives Requirements		3
  Total Minor Requirements		15

  * Course offered in English only
  +Course only available to DPST students
  
  Minor in Digital Production and Storytelling
  Open to Journalism (JOUR) and Visual Communication (VC) majors only
  A minor in Digital Production and Storytelling is open to students who are already enrolled in the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication and majoring in Journalism (JOUR) and to students enrolled in the Visual Communication (VC) department. This minor allows JOUR and VC students to gain additional knowledge in scriptwriting and producing audio visual programs in addition to exposure to the unique characteristics of other media platforms. JOUR students should be aware that completion of the minor will necessitate fifteen additional credits over their degree requirements. For VC students, the General Electives can be applied toward the completion of the minor. VC students who are not enrolled in the Digital Media major, will need to complete VCDM 221 and 222 in addition to the minor courses listed below.
  
  

  Minor Core		Credit Hours
  Students must complete each of the following courses:
  COMM 106	The Language of Film	3
  COMM 223*	Screenwriting Fundamentals (DPST)	3
  COMM 241	Introduction to Production	3
  DPST 340	Intermediate Production	3
  Total Minor Core Requirements		12
  Minor Electives
  Students must complete three credit hours from the following courses:
  DPST 209	Selected Topics in DPST	3
  DPST 302	Media and Public Service	3
  DPST 323*+	Screenwriting and Producing for TV and the Web	3
  DPST 361	Online Communities	3
  Total Minor Electives Requirements		3
  Total Minor Requirements		15

  * Course offered in English only
  +Course only available to JOUR students

• School of Art, Architecture & Design

  Minor in Architecture
  The minor in Architecture is open to all students except those majoring in Architecture. This minor allows students to develop knowledge in the areas of theory and history of Architecture, construction and building materials, and architectural design. In addition to university-wide degree requirements, students must satisfy prerequisites as per the Catalog and complete the following courses:
  
  

  Requirements		Credit Hours
  ARCH 102	Architectural Design Studio II	6
  ARCH 151	History and Theory of Architecture I	3
  ARCH 201	Architectural Design Studio III	6
  ARCH 211	Materials and Methods of Construction	3
  Total Minor Requirements		18

  
  Minor in Interior Design
  The minor in Interior Design is open to all students except those majoring in Interior Design. This minor allows students to develop knowledge in the areas of textiles, building materials, lighting, furniture design and interior space planning. In addition to university-wide degree requirements, students must satisfy prerequisites as per this Catalog and complete all of the following courses:
  
  

  Courses		Credit Hours
  IDES 192	Interior Design Studio II: Drawing for Interior Design	4
  IDES 214	Textiles for Interiors	3
  IDES 266	Resources and Materials	3
  IDES 363	Interior Lighting	3
  IDES 464	Acoustical and Thermal Design	3
  Total Minor Requirements		16

  
  Minors in Visual Communication
  
  For Students in Programs other than Visual Communication
  Minor in Visual Communication
  The minor in Visual Communication allows students to explore the general field of Visual Communication and allows either an investigation of several disciplines or a more focused study of one. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. In addition to universitywide requirements, students must complete a minimum of six courses (18 credit hours) per the following:
  Minor Core: students will complete nine (9) credits from the following list:
  
  

  • ARTS 200 – History of Art I
  • VCCC 101 – Basic Principles of 2D Design
  • VCCC 104 – Freehand Drawing I

  Minor Electives: students will complete nine (9) credits from any of the Visual Communication Foundation,
  Core, Major Options, or Professional Electives lists.
  
  Minor in Digital Media (open to all but Visual Communication students)
  This minor allows students across the university to develop skills within Digital Media. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. In addition to university-wide requirements, students must complete a minimum of six courses (18 credit hours) per the following:
  Minor Core: students will complete six (6) credits from the following two courses:
  
  

  • VCCC 105 – Computer Graphics I
  • VCCC 205 – Computer Graphics II

  Minor Electives: students will complete twelve (12) credits from any of the Visual Communication Digital Media courses.
  
  For Visual Communication Degree Candidates
  These minors are intended to allow Visual Communication majors to develop a broad knowledge of a second discipline in Visual Communication. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. In addition to university-wide requirements, students must complete six courses (18 credit hours) from the following options:
  
  Minor in Advertising
  Any six Advertising courses (VCAD) including AIMC 201, MKTG 201
  
  Minor in Digital Media
  Any six Digital Media courses (VCDM)
  For non-Visual Communication students: must complete VCCC 105, VCCC 205 and four VCDM courses
  For MBRSC students: must complete VCCC 105, VCCC 205, and four VCDM courses excluding VCDM 221, VCDM
  222
  
  Minor in Graphic Design
  Any six Graphic Design courses (VCGD)
  
  Minor in Studio Art
  Any six Studio Art courses (VCST)

• School of Arts & Sciences

  Minor in Health Studies
  The minor in Health Studies provides students an opportunity to learn about global and local issues in health sciences and innovation that are needed to care for growing global populations and their healthcare needs. Students from all Schools can register for this minor. Students must complete a total of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses:
  BIOL 201, BIOL 202, or SCIE 201, BIOL 311, CHEM 101 or CHEM 201, SCIE 241, SCIE 242, SCIE 251, SCIE 275, SCIE 341, SCIE 351 and/or SCIE 475
  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in History
  The minor in History allows students to develop a focused knowledge of history, but is designed to allow the development of that understanding to be spread out among various branches within the field of history. Courses which satisfy the International Studies Core may not be used to complete the minor in History. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses with two of the courses being at the 300-level or higher:
  ECON 310, HIST 201, HIST 202, HIST 212, HIST 251, HIST 252, HIST 310, HIST 350, HIST 401, MATH 310, MEST 210, and/or MEST 315
  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Humanities
  The minor in Humanities allows students to explore the general field of subjects classified under the category of “humanities,” but it also allows them to investigate different areas in order to understand the importance of philosophy, arts and literature and culture. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses and satisfy each category requirement, taking a minimum of one course and a maximum of two courses per category:
  
  

  • Philosophy (choose from 200 or 300 level courses)
  • Arts (choose from ARTS 101, ARTS 200, ARTS 201, ARTS 202, MEST 329)
  • World Literature and Culture choose from 200- or 300-level ENGL courses, MEST 310, MET 317, MEST 318, MEST 323, and/or MEST 353)

  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Literature
  The Literature minor allows students to develop a focused knowledge of literature, while giving students the flexibility to direct their attention toward periods or genres that hold particular interest to them. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses:
  ENGL 211, ENGL 212, ENGL 221, ENGL 222, ENGL 231, ENGL 232, ENGL 275-278*, ENGL 311, ENGL 312, ENGL 313, ENGL 314, ENGL 315, ENGL 316, MEST 317, and/or MEST 384,
  *ENGL 275-278 may be repeated if topics are different.
  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
  The minor in Middle Eastern Studies teaches students about the local geographical region, but it also allows them to investigate different subject areas in order to develop a broad understanding of the Middle East’s richness and complexity. This minor is open to students majoring in any field except International Studies, and courses counting toward the Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies will not count toward this minor. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses and satisfy each category requirement:
  
  

  • 1 course in Politics (choose from MEST 319 or MEST 327)
  • 1 course in Business (choose from MEST 343 or MEST 380)
  • 1 course in History (choose from MEST 210, MEST 315, MEST 352, or MEST 383)
  • 1 course in Culture (choose from MEST 310, MEST 317, MEST 318, MEST 329, MEST 350, MEST 353, MEST 381, or MEST 382)
  • 1 course in Religion (choose from MEST 320, MEST 323, MEST 327, MEST 329, or MEST 350)

  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Politics
  The minor in Politics allows students to learn more about various aspects of politics and how it manifests itself in various locations. This minor is open to students majoring in any field except for International Studies. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours. In addition to POLS 200, students must take 4 courses from the following list:
  MEST 319, MEST 327, MEST 352, POLS 201, POLS 210, POLS 325, POLS 330, POLS 340, POLS 350,
  and/or POLS 415
  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Psychology
  The minor in Psychology exposes students to a broad range of psychological topics and issues that shed light on human behavior, mental health, and community and organizational well-being. Students must complete a total of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses:
  
  

  • PSYC 201 (required)
  • 3 200-level courses (choose from PSYC 210, PSYC 215, PSYC 220, PSYC 230, PSYC 231, and/or PSYC 232)
  • 1 300- or 400-level course (choose PSYC 313, PSCY 315, PSYC 365, PSYC 415, or PSYC 450)

  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Social Sciences
  The minor in Social Sciences allows students to explore the general field of subjects classed under the category of “social sciences,” but also allows them to investigate different subject areas in order to understand the importance of the social sciences. Courses that satisfy the International Studies Core may not be used to complete the minor in Social Sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses and satisfy each category requirement:
  
  

  • 1 course in Human Sciences (choose from ANTH 201, PSYC 313, PSYC 415, - SOCI 301, SOCI 340, or, SOCI 344)
  • 1 course in History (choose from HIST 201, HIST 202, HIST 212, HIST 251, HIST 252, HIST 310, HIST 350, HIST 401, MEST 210, and MEST 315)
  • 1 course in Social Institutions (choose from ECON 310, ECON 312, ECON 313, MEST 315, MEST 319, MEST 327, MEST 352, POLS 201, POLS 210, POLS 325, POLS 330, POLS 340, or POLS 415)
  • 1 course in Environment/Geography (choose GEOG 310, MEST 380, or SCIE 311)
  • 1 Elective course (choose from MEST 350, WLDC 301, SSCI 275, SSCI 475, or any of the above courses)

  Total Minor Requirements: 15
  
  Minor in Mathematics
  The minor in Mathematics allows students to complete the lower-division sequence of courses from a typical mathematics degree program, and it allows for emphasis in either theoretical mathematics or in probability and statistics. The minor is open to students majoring in any program area except Engineering. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours and satisfy each of the following requirements:
  
  

  • MATH 210 and MATH 220 (required)
  • 3 200-, 300-, or 400-level courses (choose from MATH 230, MATH 231, MATH 240, MATH 250, ENGG 200, ENGG 222, ENGG 300, QUAN 301, and/or BDSC 401)

  Total Minor Requirements: 15

• School of Business

  Minors in The School of Business
  Minors in business disciplines are open to students majoring in any field. The minors are intended to allow students interested in a business discipline to develop broad knowledge of the discipline. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. To complete a minor, students must complete a minimum of five courses (15 credit hours) per the following:
  
  Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
  Any AIMC coded 300 or 400-level course
  
  Accounting
  Any ACCG coded 300 or 400-level course
  
  Economics
  Any ECON coded 300 or 400-level course
  
  Finance
  Any FINA coded 300 or 400-level course
  ECON 302 Money and Banking
  
  Management
  Any MGMT coded 300 or 400-level course
  BDSC 401 Business Process Modeling and Analytics
  
  Marketing
  Any MKTG coded 300 or 400-level course

• School of Engineering

  Minor in Computer Science
  The minor in Computer Science is open to all students, except those majoring in Computer Engineering. This minor allows students to enhance their knowledge in Computer Science and Engineering to meet the multidisciplinary needs of modern technology. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. A course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of more than one minor.
  To complete the Minor in Computer Science, students must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses:
  
  

  Course		Credit Hours
  EECE 345	Computer Architecture, w/Lab	3
  EECE 350	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
  EECE 355	Software Engineering	3
  EECE 360	Computer Networks	3
  EECE 440	Embedded System Design, w/Lab	3
  EECE 450	Operating Systems	3
  EECE 452	Relational Databases	3
  EECE 455	Digital Image Processing	3
  EECE 457	Mobile Applications	3
  MATH 250	Discrete Mathematics	3
  Total Minor Requirements		15

   
  
  Minor in Artificial Intelligence
  The minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is open to all students, except those majoring in Computer Engineering. This minor provides students with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications across various disciplines. By pursuing a minor in AI, students can gain knowledge and skills that complement their primary field of study while also developing expertise in this rapidly growing and important field. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. A course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of more than one minor. To complete the Minor in AI, students must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses:
  
  

  Minor Core		Credit Hours
  Students must complete the following courses:
  EECE 350	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
  EECE 355	Software Engineering	3
  EECE 453	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
  EECE 454	Introduction to Machine Learning	3
  Total Minor Core Requirements		12
  Minor Electives
  Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following courses:
  PHIL 225	Ethics and Artificial Intelligence	3
  DDFT 442	Artificial Intelligence in Architecture	3
  BUSI 331	Management of Information Systems	3
  Total Minor Electives Requirements		3
  Total Minor Requirements		15

   
  
  Minor in Mechatronics
  The minor in Mechatronics is open to students majoring in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. This minor allows students to gain a multidisciplinary knowledge in mechanical, electrical/electronic engineering, and computer science. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. A course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of more than one minor. To complete the Minor in Mechatronics, students must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours as per the following requirements:
  
  Minor in Mechatronics for Mechanical Engineering Students
  
  

  Minor Core		Credit Hours
  EMEC 440	Embedded System Design, w/Lab	3
  EMEC 475	Advanced Mechatronic Systems	3
  Total Minor Core Requirements		6
  Minor Electives
  EMEC 436	Hydraulic Power Systems 3	3
  EECE 453	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3	3
  EMEC 452	Mechanical Vibrations 3	3
  EMEC 466	Design of Robotic Systems 3	3
  Total Minor Electives Requirements		9
  Total Mechatronics Minor Requirements		15

   
  
  Minor in Mechatronics for Electrical Engineering Students
  Students opting for the Mechatronics minor must complete following courses:
  
  

  		Credit Hours
  EMEC 361	Introduction to Mechatronics, w/Lab 4	4
  EMEC 466	Design of Robotic Systems 3	3
  EMEC 475	Advanced Mechatronic Systems 3	3
  ENGG 270	Statics w/Lab 3	3
  ENGG 275	Dynamics 3	3
  Total Mechatronics Minor Requirements		16

   
  
  Minor in Mechatronics for Computer Engineering Students
  Students opting for the Mechatronics minor must complete the following courses below:
  
  

  		Credit Hours
  EMEC 361	Introduction to Mechatronics, w/Lab 4	4
  EECE 470	Systems and Controls 3	3
  EMEC 475	Advanced Mechatronic Systems 3	3
  ENGG 270	Statics w/Lab 3	3
  ENGG 275	Dynamics 3	3
  Total Mechatronics Minor Requirements		16

   
  
  Minor in Environmental Engineering
  The minor in Environmental Engineering is open to students majoring in any field except Civil Engineering. This minor allows students to further their knowledge in the areas of environmental engineering and sustainability. The field of environmental engineering is wide but students can choose to focus on a particular area depending on the courses they choose. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. A course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of more than one minor. To complete the Minor in Environmental Engineering, students must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following courses:
  
  Students must complete the following courses:
  
  

  Minor Core		Credit Hours
  BIOL 201	Principles of Biology	3
  CHEM 201	General Chemistry	3
  ECVL 340	Environmental Engineering, w/Lab	3
  Total Minor Core Requirements		9
  Minor Electives
  Students must complete at least 6 credits from the following courses:
  ECVL 330	Fluid Mechanics, w/Lab	3
  ECVL 433	Hydraulic Engineering	3
  ECVL 440	Sustainable Engineering Design	3
  ECVL 444	Water and Wastewater Engineering	3
  Total Minor Electives Requirements		6
  TOTAL MINOR REQUIREMENTS		15

   
  
  Minor in Structural Engineering
  The minor in Structural Engineering is open to students majoring in any discipline except Civil Engineering. This minor can be of great value especially to Architecture students who wish to broaden their technical knowledge in structural analysis and design. Architecture students should consult with their Academic Advisor regarding prerequisite equivalencies to the courses below, since they will have taken prerequisite equivalents as part of their major degree requirements. A course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of more than one minor. To complete the Minor in Structural Engineering, students must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following courses:
  
  

  Courses		Credit Hours
  MATH 230	Linear Algebra and Complex Variables	3
  ENGG 270	Statics w/Lab	3
  ECVL 268	Mechanics of Materials	3
  ECVL 210	Engineered Materials, w/Lab	4
  ECVL 360	Structural Analysis I, w/Lab	4
  ECVL 368	Reinforced Concrete Design I	3
  ECVL 460	Structural Analysis II	3
  ECVL 466	Structural Steel Design	3
  ECVL 468	Reinforced Concrete Design II	3
  TOTAL MINOR REQUIREMENTS		15