COT 4601-U01: Fundamentals of Quantum Computing


	Dr. Nagarajan Prabakar
	Phone: 305-348-2033
	E-mail: prabakar@cis.fiu.edu
	Office: CASE-345
	Office Hours: In-Person (Jan 8 - Apr 24) Mon/Wed: 3:30-4:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm, 9:15-10:00pm or by appointment

Course Description and Purpose

This course introduces basic concepts in quantum theory, applications of quantum
computing, and a review of quantum algorithms.

Prerequisite: (COP 3337 or COP 3804) and (COT 3100 or MAD 1100 or MAD 2104)

Detailed Syllabus (pdf file)

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe quantum mechanics concepts
Explain and apply linear algebra operations
Discuss quantum computer systems
Analyze quantum application software
Summarize the role of quantum technology in secure computing
Design and evaluate quantum programs for simple known algorithms.

Important Information

Before starting this course, please review the following pages:

*The professor reserves the right to change or modify the syllabus at any time during the semester.

Textbook

Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists (8th Ed)
Yanofsky and Mannucci
ISBN: 9780521879965

Grading

24% assignments

16% pop quizzes

25% midterm exam (Monday, Mar 4th 5:00-6:15pm)

25% final exam (Monday, Apr 22nd 5:00-7:00pm)

10% class (poll) participation

Grading Scale after Curve
Letter	Range%	Letter	Range%	Letter	Range%
A	95 or above	B	80 - 84	C	65 - 69
A-	90 - 94	B-	75 - 79	D	50 - 64
B+	85 - 89	C+	70 - 74	F	49 or less

Other Issues

I expect you to maintain a high level of academic integrity in this course.

Please read FIU's Code of Academic Integrity.

You are allowed to consult other books in solving assignment problems, or to discuss the problems with other students, but you must do the assignments on your own.

For each assignment, you must upload the soft copy of the assignment through Canvas before the deadline and submit a printed copy of the assignment along with the signed originality declaration, in class on the due date.

I will grant incomplete only in extreme circumstances, such as medical emergencies with proper documentation.

I expect you to attend zoom sessions regularly and promptly, and to participate in discussions. Feel free to ask questions -- if something is unclear to you, it is probably unclear to others as well.

System

John C. Comfort Lab (CASE 241)

PC workstations

For additional course information, please visit FIU-SCIS Online Course Support

Discussion Forums

Keep in mind that your discussion forum postings will likely be seen by other members of the course. Care should be taken when determining what to post.

Important Information

Before starting this course, please review the following pages: