MSPQC Curriculum

Suggested Academic Plans

1-Year Plan (3 Semesters)

CODE TITLE CREDITS
Fall
PHYICS 701 Introductory Seminars 1
PHYSICS 709 Introduction to Quantum Computing 3
PHYSICS 531 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3
or PHYSICS 731 Quantum Mechanics
or PHYSICS 448 Atomic and Quantum Physics
or PHYSICS 545 Introduction to Atomic Structure
PHYSICS elective 3
PHYSICS or other elective 3
Spring
PHYSICS 779 Advanced Quantum Computing 3
PHYSICS 551 Solid State Physics 3
or PHYSICS 751 Advanced Solid State Physics
or PHYSICS 449 Atomic and Quantum Physics
PHYSICS elective 3
PHYSICS elective 3
Summer
PHYSICS 707 Quantum Computing Laboratory 4
PHYSICS 799 Independent Study 1
Total Credits 30

4-Semester Plan

CODE TITLE CREDITS
Fall
PHYICS 701 Introductory Seminars 1
PHYSICS 709 Introduction to Quantum Computing 3
PHYSICS 531 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3
or PHYSICS 731 Quantum Mechanics
or PHYSICS 448 Atomic and Quantum Physics
or PHYSICS 545 Introduction to Atomic Structure
PHYSICS elective 3
Spring
PHYSICS 779 Advanced Quantum Computing 3
PHYSICS 551 Solid State Physics 3
or PHYSICS 751 Advanced Solid State Physics
or PHYSICS 449 Atomic and Quantum Physics
PHYSICS elective 3
PHYSICS elective 3
Summer
PHYSICS 799 Independent Study 1
Fall
PHYSICS 707 Quantum Computing Laboratory 4
PHYSICS or other elective 3
Total Credits 30