Hands-on Quantum Programming Labs for EECS Students

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.14002v6
• Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:50:15 GMT
• Title: Hands-on Quantum Programming Labs for EECS Students
• Authors: Janche Sang, Chansu Yu,
• Abstract summary: This report presents a practical approach to teaching quantum computing to Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) students.<n>The labs cover a diverse range of topics, encompassing fundamental elements, such as entanglement, quantum gates and circuits.<n>As educators, we aim to share our teaching insights and resources with fellow instructors in the field.
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• Abstract: This report presents a practical approach to teaching quantum computing to Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) students through dedicated hands-on programming labs. The labs cover a diverse range of topics, encompassing fundamental elements, such as entanglement, quantum gates and circuits, as well as advanced algorithms including Quantum Key Distribution, Deutsch and Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithms, Simon's algorithm, and Grover's algorithm. As educators, we aim to share our teaching insights and resources with fellow instructors in the field. The full lab handouts and program templates are provided for interested instructors. Furthermore, the report elucidates the rationale behind the design of each experiment, enabling a deeper understanding of quantum computing.

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