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: CHEM C191A, PHYSICS C191A, EECS C191A

Prerequisites: Linear Algebra: Either ELENG 66, 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: Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Final Exam Status: Alternate Method

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Class Schedule (Fall 2026):
EECS C191A – TuTh 09:30-10:59, Cory 277 –

Class Notes
Phase 1 and 2 seats are open to ECE, EECS, CS, and non-EECS COE majors. Remaining seats open during the adjustment period.

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