ECTS - Introduction to Quantum Computing
Introduction to Quantum Computing (CMPE456) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Quantum Computing | CMPE456 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To equip students to have a clear understanding of how Quantum computers work and how to apply and develop algorithms to be executed on quantum computers. Students will be given the basics to understand quantum operations and briefly introduced to Quantum theory. Students will execute real Quantum programs on real and simulated Quantum computers, study topics about Quantum algorithms, architecture, programming languages, cryptography, hardware and present their studies in class. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The features of the Quantum World, complex numbers, complex vector spaces, probabilistic and Quantum systems, basic Quantum Theory, Qubits, Quantum gates, Quantum algorithms, Quantum computing in theoretical computer science, introduction to Quantum cryptography, Introduction to Quantum information theory, Introduction to Quantum hardware. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Course Introduction, Introduction to Quantum World, Spin, Real-Life Quantum Experiment Quantum Computing for Everyone – Chapter 1 | Quantum Computing for Everyone – Chapter 1 |
| 2 | The Features of The Quantum World, Complex Numbers Course Book – Chapter 1 | Course Book – Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Complex Vector Spaces | Course Book – Chapter 2 |
| 4 | Probabilistic Systems, Quantum Systems | Course Book – Chapter 3 |
| 5 | Basic Quantum Theory | Course Book – Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Quantum Architecture: Qubits, Quantum Gates | Course Book – Chapter 5 |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | Quantum Algorithms: Deutsch’s Algorithm, The Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm | Course Book – Chapter 6 |
| 9 | Quantum Algorithms: Simon’s Periodicity Algorithm, Grover’s Search Algorithm | Course Book – Chapter 6 |
| 10 | Shor’s Factoring Algorithm, Programming in a Quantum World | Course Book – Chapter 6,7 |
| 11 | Deterministic, Nondeterministic, Probabilistic and Quantum Computations | Chapter 8 |
| 12 | Quantum Cryptography and Teleportation | Course Book – Chapter 9 |
| 13 | Quantum Information Theory and Error-Correcting Codes | Course Book – Chapter 10 |
| 14 | Quantum Hardware: Goals and Challenges | Course Book – Chapter 11 |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists, Noson S. Yanofsky, and Mirco A. Mannucci, Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008. |
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| Other Sources | 2. IBM Quantum Learning: https://learning.quantum.ibm.com/ |
| 3. Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, 10th Anniversary Edition, Michael A. Nielsen, and Isaac L. Chuang, Publisher: Cambridge University Press, December, 2010. | |
| 4. Quantum Computing for Everyone, Chris Bernhardt, Publisher: MIT Press, 2020. | |
| 5. Quantum Computing from the Ground Up, Riley Tipton Perry, 2012. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 2 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering. | |||||
| 7 | Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 9 | Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. | |||||
| 10 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Knows the standards used in software engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. | |||||
| 13 | Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 14 | Gains knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 15 | Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering. | |||||
| 16 | Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 17 | Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience. | |||||
| 18 | Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||