Minor Course

Audit Course

Extra Credit Course

What is a Minor Course?

 A Minor is a non credit course which you’ll be having in

Sems 3-7
 You’ll have 5 different courses in 5 semesters based on
the discipline you choose
 On your transcript, a Minor will appear as “Major in X
Engineering (Your branch) with a Minor in Y (Your Minor)”
 Minors are allotted on the basis of CPI
Minors Available and commonly taken

 Computer Science
 Maths
 Biotechnology
 Physics
 Electronics
 Design
Factors to consider while choosing a
Minor
 Are you capable of handling one extra course every semester apart from the
regular departmental courses?
 If yes then you may consider other factors . Otherwise it is advisable that you
don’t opt for Minor.
 Visit the link given http://intranet.iitg.ernet.in/acad/ for Minor Syllabi and
see which Minor Discipline interests you the most.
 Please be careful not to opt for popular choices if you are not interested.
Again here it is advisable to take an interest oriented approach while deciding
to opt for a Minor.
 If interested talk to seniors who have opted for the same Minor and get all
your doubts cleared, instead of making a blurred decision just based upon
your interests.
Computer Science Minor
Computer Science Minor

 A great boon for placements

 Helps to keep in touch with coding
 Minor in CS is taken as a big plus in your resume
 Some companies are open only for CS Major and Minor Courses
 Fourth Sem course will be key in helping you with Coding for Intern
Season, the rest of the courses aren’t that relevant
 CPI cutoff fluctuates between 8.1 – 8.25
Mathematics Minor
Mathematics Minor

 Maths is fun. Hehe LOL

 Good for those who want to go for MS.
 Contrary to popular belief its not as difficult as MA101, 102 and 201
 Courses on Probability, Scientific Computing are really nice. Help those who
are thinking to go for Quant and Finance profile.
 So, truth is, it’s not a cake walk. Require efforts. But worth it.
 Some companies allow Maths Minor to sit for placements along with Circuital
branches.
BioTechnology Minor
BioTechnology Minor

 The syllabus is just a reference …. so do not worry about it.

 The course content is highly flexible and is taught according to the students’
interest, since a small group of students take this minor.
 Grading is chill … but the department is serious about teaching. Professors are
excellent. So just learn with interest and all works well.
 More importantly, the minor offers a gateway to explore various
interdisciplinary domains in biosciences involving electronics, physics,
chemistry, nanotech, computer science, ML/data science.
 You can just start exploring (or even working on) any of the fields. Just talk
to the professors. They are more than welcoming.
BioTechnology Minor

 A minor in biosciences will give credibility if you want to switch streams to

some interdisciplinary field …. Biosensors, Cancer Tech, Biomedical imaging,
Bio-Hacking and Genetic Engineering … look it up!!! …. provided that you
have some research to show.
 If you are going to take up projects, you should familiarise yourselves with
coding and ML/data science. It’s inevitable and beautiful. Embrace it!
BioTechnology Minor

 It’s an excellent minor because of the exposure one gets …. exposure to the
various subjects and the professors.
 Go for it if you are passionate about biosciences and its multi-faceted
applications, and would like to go for innovative research.
 And finally, …. think a step ahead. All fields converge to biosciences. Not only
can you have a great career, but build an excellent tech start-up .
Design Minor
Design Minor

 Can be a help in interviews

 Generally will not make much of a difference
 Can be a help in interviews, will enhance creative insights
 Sem 3 : Course : Product Design
 Instructor : Manoj Majhi, Assignment worksheet everyday (30%), MS (30%) +
ES (40%), No preparation required before the exam, getting AA is easy
 Sem 4: Course :Ergonomics
 Instructor : Urmi Savle *MS (30%) + ES (40%) + PROJECT (30%) *Write notes in
class * Ma'am is not very considerate in giving marks.
Electronics Minor
Electronics Minor

 Unless you wish to switch to Electronics field, it will not help much. A
mechanical guy with interest in robotics can opt for this course
 Equivalent to CS Minor in level of difficulty. Will have to work sincerely
 Just like CS, a EEE/ECE minor is seen as a plus but will not help much in
placements. It just shows the breadth of your knowledge to the recruiter
 Sem3 - EE211M analog circuits. Prof- Nemade, Notes/slides- not provided
Structure- 2quiz+mid+endsem, Attendance – chill, Grading - good...attend
regular classes to score as no slides provided.
 Sem 4 - 213M digital circuits Prof- Arun tej/roy paily Slides- provided,
Structure - daily class quizzes +mid+endsem, Attendance - for quiz you have to
attend otherwise chill, Grading- good with Arun Tej ... Don't know about Paily
Physics Minor
Physics Minor

 Can help if you are interested in intra- department research

 A bit of portion overlap with nanotechnology and semiconductors
 Only take it if you have a deep interest in Physics
Mechanical Minor
Civil Minor
Chemical Engineering Minor
Chemistry Minor
Language and Literature
South and Southeast Asian Studies
Audits and Extra Credit
Courses
COS, NCC and NSO

NSO - No tasks involved, You just have to practice the particular sport you enroll in,
Minimum 23 hours per semester, You will be having NSO sessions 3 days a week. A total of
30 classes with 75% attendance mandatory to pass the course. Each session is of duration
60 minutes.
NCC - Tasks involved : Learning how to parade,Performing March past during
Independence Day and Republic Day. Same Time Commitments as NSO
COS - Tasks involved - ,Cleanliness drives, Cloth collection drive for disaster affected areas,
Paper collection drive, Occasional visit to places like Cancer Hospital and Oldage Homes,
Teaching (If opted for)
Time to be given- Minimum 20 hours per semester
Some of the time can be made up by doing Design and Content Writing work for Social
Service Club events
QUESTIONS