Weekly Calendar
(subject to change)

QCE = Quantum Computing for Everyone, by Bernhardt
QCCS = Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists, by Yanofsky and Mannucci
Week Dates Topics Textbook Reading
1 Sept. 6 - 8 Overview of quantum computing QCCS Introduction
2 Sept. 13 - 15 Review of complex numbers QCCS Chapter 1
3 Sept. 20 - 22 Review of linear algebra QCCS Chapter 2
4 Sept. 27 - 29 From classical to quantum systems QCCS Chapter 3
5 Oct. 4 - 6 Basic quantum theory QCCS Chapter 4
6 Oct. 11 - 13 Bits and qubits QCCS Chapter 5
O C T O B E R     S T U D Y     D A Y S
7 Oct. 20 Reversible computing QCCS Chapter 5
8 Oct. 25 - 27 Quantum gates QCCS Chapter 5
9 Nov. 1 - 3 Quantum algorithms QCCS Chapter 6
10 Nov. 8 - 10 Quantum algorithms QCCS Chapter 6
11 Nov. 15 - 17 Quantum algorithms QCCS Chapter 6
12 Nov. 22 Applications to cryptography QCCS Chapter 9
T H A N K S G I V I N G     B R E A K
13 Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 Applications to cryptography QCCS Chapter 9
14 Dec. 6 - 8 Quantum information theory QCCS Chapter 10
15 Dec. 13 - 15 Conference project presentations