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This course is to help students grasp the fundamental principles of quantum computing and develop the ability to apply them to solve computational problems, particularly those arising in scientific computing and artificial intelligence. Students will learn the basic mechanism of quantum computing and the principle of designing quantum algorithms with advantages over classical algorithms. The course bridges simple theory and application, preparing students to critically engage with quantum technologies and their potential across computational science and AI.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
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| Prerequisite | SC1003, SC1004, SC2000, MH2802, MH2500 |
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| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | Yes |
| Exam |
Required first
MH2500ProbabilityMH2802Linear Algebra For ScientistsSC1003Introduction To Computational Thinking & ProgrammingSC1004Linear Algebra For ComputingSC2000Probability & Statistics For ComputingIntroduction To Quantum Computing
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SC1003
Introduction To Computational Thinking & Programming
SC1004
Linear Algebra For Computing
SC1005
Digital Logic
SC1006
Computer Organisation & Architecture
SC1007
Data Structures & Algorithms
SC1008
C & C++ Programming
SC1013
Physics For Computing
SC1123
Math 1: Linear Algebra & Calculus For Computing
SC1301
Writing Across The Disciplines
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| 930 | COMMON LEC (SCL4) 0930-1120 Thu LT19 | ||||
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| 1130 | 10538 TUT (SCEL) 1130-1220 Thu LT19 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1200 |