Quantum Information Science Certificate
A certificate in Quantum Information Science will allow students from a broad range of disciplines to receive formal recognition of their skills, training, and knowledge in the burgeoning field of quantum information science, including quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Students are required to take two courses in quantum information science. Courses under the Freshman Research Initiative (FRI) program will be open to all students, with consent of the instructor. Supplementary courses may be selected to emphasize different focus areas in physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Total Hours Required: 18
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 6 | |
| Quantum Computing I | ||
| Quantum Computing II | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Information Science: Honors | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 12 | |
| Quantum Physics I: Foundations | ||
| Quantum Physics II: Atoms and Molecules | ||
| Algorithms and Complexity | ||
or C S 331H | Algorithms and Complexity: Honors | |
| Introduction to Quantum Information Science: Honors | ||
| Matrices and Matrix Calculations | ||
or M 341 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | |
| Applied Linear Algebra | ||
Independent Research Project. This may be taken, for example, as one of the following courses: | ||
| Individual Study in Physics | ||
| Undergraduate Reading and Research | ||
| Topics in Conference Course: Computer-Assisted | ||
The student conducts independent research on some aspect of quantum information science and completes a final report describing their work. The topic must be approved by a university faculty or research staff member and will be conducted under their supervision. | ||
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
- C S 358H may only be counted toward one of the certificate requirements. With the approval of the certificate program faculty, other appropriate courses may be counted toward the certificate requirements.
- A a grade of at least C- in each course is required.
- Courses that appear in multiple approved course lists may be used to satisfy only one requirement.