CPSC 3810 - Introduction to Quantum Information Science and Technology

(3) Credit Hours

This course is the introduction part of a four-course QIST certificate program, which is aimed at training non-advanced-degree holding individuals or non-physicists in the art of QIST. A particular focus will be placed on quantum computation, both its hardware and software. At the end of this course, the student should understand the basic differences between quantum and classical information science and computation, have an understanding of the special rules that govern quantum information science. Finally, the student should be able to write in a quantum programming language to implement some prominent quantum algorithms. These sample algorithms will be from a selected suite chosen for its utility and pedagogy. May be registered as PHYS 3810 or CPSC 3810. Credit allowed in only one of the courses. Differential course fee will be assessed.