IT 476 Quantum Computing

The purpose of this course is to introduce the elements of quantum computing and provide the student with the tools to explore the differences between digital and quantum computers. In particular, this class is meant to introduce the knowledge necessary to understand quantum computing including complex numbers, complex vector spaces and basic quantum theory.  This course will address the architecture of a quantum computer, studying bits and classical gates and qubits and reversible and quantum gates.  It will explore the algorithms that have been created for quantum computing and the application areas across computer science. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to pass this class. Prerequisite: IT 212 with a grade minimum grade of C (3)