Introductory quantum information science coursework at US institutions: Content coverage

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.12929v1
• Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:06:48 GMT
• Title: Introductory quantum information science coursework at US institutions: Content coverage
• Authors: Josephine C. Meyer, Gina Passante, Steven J. Pollock, Bethany R. Wilcox
• Abstract summary: We identify content items common across a large fraction of introductory QISE courses that are potentially amenable to research-based curriculum development. As a further guide for curriculum development, we also examine differences in content coverage by level (undergraduate/graduate) and discipline. Finally, we briefly discuss the implications of our findings for the development of a research-based QISE assessment at the postsecondary level.
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• Abstract: Despite rapid growth of quantum information science and engineering (QIS/QISE) workforce development initiatives, perceived lack of agreement among faculty on core content has made prior research-based curriculum and assessment development initiatives difficult to scale. To identify areas if consensus on content coverage, we report findings from a survey of N=63 instructors teaching introductory QISE courses at US institutions of higher learning. We identify a subset of content items common across a large fraction (>=80%) of introductory QISE courses that are potentially amenable to research-based curriculum development, with an emphasis on foundational skills in mathematics, physics, and engineering. As a further guide for curriculum development, we also examine differences in content coverage by level (undergraduate/graduate) and discipline. Finally, we briefly discuss the implications of our findings for the development of a research-based QISE assessment at the postsecondary level.

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