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DD2367 Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists 7.5 credits

Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm at the intersection of computer science, physics, and mathematics. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum computing, covering its algorithms, hardware, and programming approaches. The course is suitable for computer scientists of all levels, including those without a formal background in mathematics or physics, and includes programming exercises to reinforce key concepts.

The course is divided into three modules that cover the fundamentals of programming for quantum processors (QPUs). In the first module, you will learn about the basics of quantum computing, including quantum bits and gates and the hardware used to implement them. In the second module, you will be introduced to quantum algorithm primitives, such as quantum arithmetic and logic, amplitude amplification, and phase estimation. Finally, in the third module, you will explore the main QPU applications, including quantum search and Shor's factorization algorithms

Information per course offering

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2025 quantcs25 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
Periods
P1 (7.5 hp)
Pace of study

50%

Application code

51537

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

Places are not limited

Target group

Open to all master's programmes as long as it can be included in your programme.

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DD2367 (Autumn 2023–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is organised in three modules that cover the basics of programming of quantum processors (QPU). The first module covers the fundamentals of quantum computing, including quantum bits and quantum gates and realization in hardware. The second module presents quantum algorithm primitives, such as quantum arithmetic and logic, amplitude amplification, and phase estimation. The third module introduces the main QPU applications, such as quantum search, Shor's factorization algorithm and quantum machine learning.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

  • describe complex numbers and complex vector spaces for quantum computing
  • describe superposition of states, non-locality effects  and probabilistic laws
  • compare the advantages and disadvantages of classical data processing with quantum computing
  • generalize the concept of bit, classical gate, and registers to qubit, quantum gates, and quantum registers
  • list, formulate and describe key algorithms in quantum computing
  • describe hardware that can realize quantum calculations

in order to design quantum algorithms and programs that can run on current and next-generation quantum computers.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Knowledge in algebra and geometry, 7.5 higher education credits, equivalent to completed course SF1624.

Knowledge and skills in programming, 6 credits, equivalent to completed course DD1337/DD1310-DD1319/DD1321/DD1331/DD100N/ID1018.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB2 - Laborative work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB3 - Laborative work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle