Introduction to Quantum Computing

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of quantum computing and helps them understand and create quantum solutions from a computational and from a mathematical perspective. Students will learn, create, and debug quantum modules and further their knowledge by answering questions on the different aspects of each module. Students will build quantum simulators and write programs that formulate concepts such as quantum entanglement and teleportation. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in quantum computing.

What you'll learn

• Learn about qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum computing
• Understand the ways in which quantum computing and mechanics is different from classical computing and mechanics
• Learn about the various use cases of quantum computing (e.g., Quantum searching, Haber-Bosch process, Teleportation etc.)
• Gain an intuitive understanding into how a qubit works with the help of simulations to play with
• Learn how quantum gates can be developed and develop them to solve problems
• Delve into building quantum solutions from a computational perspective by understanding coding fundamentals and implementing them in Python
• Gain working experience in building quantum gates with Scratch, IBM Circuit Composer, and Qiskit
• Delve into understanding qubit states and gate operations using mathematical notations
• Extend their knowledge by briefly exploring advanced quantum circuits and algorithms (e.g., Dutsch-Josza algorithm)
• Understand the environmental and societal impact of quantum computing and its solutions
• Explore secondary and post-secondary pathways as well as career opportunities in the quantum computing field