Quantum Information Processing

This course lays the foundations for understanding and utilizing quantum computing, as well as writing quantum computing programs. Topics covered include the history of quantum computing; current state of the field; potential future applications; quantum phenomena; the symbolic and mathematical representation of quantum circuits; the quantum computers; and basic quantum algorithms. This course will assume a knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is is possessed by the student, as well as basic programming skills. A knowledge of linear algebra and complex numbers will deepen understanding.