Quantum Computer Science (CS-0162)

Fall 2026 · CS 0162 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Elementary-level introduction to the computer science foundations of quantum computing. Hilbert spaces, quantum entanglement, quantum measurements, quantum circuits, quantum protocols and algorithms, Hamiltonians and the ground state problem, and quantum error-correcting codes. Open to students from different areas of engineering and sciences, such as computer science, physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, or chemistry. Focus on the theoretical foundations of quantum computing; mathematical enthusiasm is required. Recommended: CS 160 or CS 170

Course codes: CS-0162, CS 0162, CS0162, CS-162, CS 162, CS162

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