Catalog 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.

Units: 4

Also Offered As: PHYSICS C191A, CHEM C191A

Prerequisites: Linear Algebra: Either EECS 16A, 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.

Formats:
Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of discussion per week

Grading Basis: letter

Final Exam Status: Alternative method of final assessment

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Class Schedule (Fall 2025):
EECS C191A – TuTh 14:00-15:29, Soda 306 – Ashok Ajoy

Class Notes
FALL 2025 POLICY (Subject to change in future terms):
Phase 1 and 2 seats are open to EECS, CS, and non-EECS COE majors. Remaining seats open during the adjustment period.

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