COMP SCI 4813 - Introduction to Quantum Computing
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 4813 Course Introduction to Quantum Computing Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites COMP SCI 2201 Assumed Knowledge MATHS 1004 or MATHS 1012; COMP SCI 2103 Assessment Written exam and / or assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Tat-Jun Chin
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion, students will gain understanding of:- The basic principles of quantum computing.
- The fundamental differences between conventional computing and quantum computing.
- Several basic quantum computing algorithms.
- The classes of problems that can be expected to be solved well by quantum computers.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Students must be enrolled in the course on MyUni to obtain course material and receive important announcments.Recommended Resources
The main textbook used in the course is Quantum Computing: A Gentle Introduction, by Eleanor Rieffel and Wolfgang Polak (available from the university library), and Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists, by Noson Yanofsky and Mirco Mannucci. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
- 4 assignments at 10% weighting each.
- Final exam at 60% weighting.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
In place of a written final exam for the course, we will be conducting an online exam (likely to be open book).
The current plan is for the online exam to occur either at the exact same date and time scheduled for the original physical exam
(to be released by the exams office later); or at another suitable date and time in the exams period (if the exams
office will not be releasing an exams schedule this semester).
In either case, please make yourself available in the exams period to take the exam.
The current plan is to conduct the online exam via MyUni (though this is subject to the system being properly tested and verified for this purpose), so you need to make sure that you have a good Internet connection to not be disadvantaged during the exam.
Note that the online exam is the only option - we will not be holding a physical exam simultaneously.
All other course work (Assignments 1-4) will proceed as per normal with online submissions.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Submit on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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