Intro to Quantum Computing

When the first electronic computers appeared in the 1950’s, NASA was still using human computers. Ask yourself what you’d have done if you were there. If the answer is “I’d have looked into those new machines,” then you’ll want to take this course!

Learning Objectives

• Learn how QC works & what Quantum Supremacy entails

• Know the various (competing) platforms for implementation

• Understand major QC algorithms

• Follow developments in QIST (Quantum Info Sci & Tech)

• Design simple QC circuits & run experiments on QC hardware

Pre-requisites

• Familiarity with linear algebra

• Familiarity with Python

Learning Materials

• Textbook (not required)

• All materials will be provided

Course Structure

• Two lectures a week

• Quizzes/projects/presentations

Class Time

• M/W 5:00 - 6:15 PM

Our Quantum Future: An Introduction

This course will help students from virtually ANY MAJOR gain a solid understanding of the new emerging field of QUANTUM INFORMATION SCI & TECH (QIST) and therefore help them become better prepared for a future that is to be forever transformed by it.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how quantum advances are applied in various disciplines such as

• Computing, Communication, Cryptography, Optimization, Sensing…

• Which in turn helps transform everything from AI to Biomed, from Banking & Finance to Cybersecurity to Logistics, to name but a few…

Learning Materials

• No Textbook Required

• All Materials Will Be Provided

Course Structure

• Two Lectures A Week

• Quizzes / Class Projects

Class Time

• M/W 3:30 - 4:45 pm