PHYS 150: Quantum Computing
University of California, Santa Cruz
Review of linear algebra. Includes basic concepts in quantum mechanics including quantum states, measurements, operators, entanglement, entanglement entropy, ''no cloning'' theorem, and density matrices; classical gates, reversible computing, and quantum gates; several quantum algorithms including Deutsch's algorithm, Simon's algorithm, Shor's algorithm, and the Grover algorithm; quantum error correction; and quantum key distribution and teleportation.
Average GPA: 2.99
Grade distribution records: 125 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 3 | 2.4% |
| A | 20 | 16.0% |
| A- | 13 | 10.4% |
| B+ | 15 | 12.0% |
| B | 11 | 8.8% |
| B- | 9 | 7.2% |
| C+ | 4 | 3.2% |
| C | 7 | 5.6% |
| C- | 1 | 0.8% |
| F | 8 | 6.4% |
| P | 9 | 7.2% |
| NP | 8 | 6.4% |
| S | 7 | 5.6% |
| W | 10 | 8.0% |
Based on 125 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Peter Young 86 students, Average GPA 2.87
- Alexandra Kolla 39 students, Average GPA 3.24