COMS 4281: Introduction to Quantum Computing
Fall 2026
Course Number: COMS 4281
Date/Time: Fridays 2:10pm - 4:40pm
Room: 330 Uris Hall
First meeting: September 11, 2026
TAs: Sophia Lee, Collins Evans, Allen Andrew
Office Hours
To be announced.
Description
This class is an introduction to the theory of quantum computing and quantum information.
No background in quantum physics is required. However, having familiarity and comfort with abstract linear algebra is a must.
Schedule
Tentative and subject to change.
| Date | Topic | Assignments / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 11 | Introduction and reversible computing | |
| Sept 18 | Qubits, postulates, and single-qubit circuits | PA1 out. |
| Sept 25 | Multi-qubit circuits and measurement | |
| Oct 2 | Teleportation, reversible oracles, and phase kickback | |
| Oct 9 | Grover search I | PA1 due. PA2 out. |
| Oct 16 | Grover search II and midterm review | |
| Oct 23 | Midterm | In class; covers material through Oct 16. |
| Oct 30 | Quantum Fourier transform | PA2 due. PA3 out. |
| Nov 6 | Phase estimation and order finding | |
| Nov 13 | Quantum error correction I | PA3 due. PA4 out. |
| Nov 20 | Quantum error correction II and final review | PA4 due Tue, Nov 24, before Thanksgiving break. |
| Nov 27 | No class (Thanksgiving) | |
| Dec 4 | Cumulative final | In class, 2:10pm - 4:40pm. Last course meeting. |