EECSC191A

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EECS C191A - Introduction to Quantum Computing I

Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

EECS

Course Number

C191A

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Quantum Computing I

Course Description

This is the first semester of a multidisciplinary two-semester sequence in Quantum Computing. This semester provides an introduction to fundamental conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics in the language of qubits and quantum gates, and a first introduction to quantum computation. Topics in part one include basic concepts and results in quantum information, quantum algorithms, and an introduction to quantum error correction.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Prerequisites

Linear Algebra: Either ELENG 66, Physics 89, Math 54, or equivalent.
Some background in either quantum mechanics (Physics 137A, Chemistry 120A, or equivalent) or discrete mathematics (CS 70, Math 55, or equivalent) is expected.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Cross-Listed Course(s)

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8