Postgraduate Course: Quantum Informatics Practical Orientation (INFR11267)
Course Outline
School | School of Informatics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course comprises elements of the first two terms of the CDT in Quantum Informatics training programme. It consists of two parts: a residential programme at the National Quantum Computing Centre, and personal development workshops. |
Course description |
In the NQCC residential programme teams of students work on industrial use cases, and in sandbox sessions are introduced to varied quantum hardware provided via NQCC using relevant Software Development Kits. This practice-based orientation includes Responsible Research and Innovation analysis approaches to quantum technologies including regulation. Participation in the residential programme is assessed through a brief report. Additionally, students participate in three personal development courses offered by the Institute for Academic Development, and write a summary report about what they have learned. These two pieces of writing form the basis for assessment, and also feed into the annual report for the first year review.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Only available to students on the CDT in Quantum Informatics. |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
195 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam __0___%
Coursework __100___% |
Feedback |
Weekly oral feedback. |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Reflect on working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Define and compare varied quantum hardware platforms.
- Incorporate personal efficiency and improvement.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and enquiry: problem-solving, critical/analytical thinking, handling ambiguity, knowledge integration
Personal effectiveness: planning and organizing, flexibility and change management
Personal responsibility and autonomy: ethics and social responsibility, independent learning, self-awareness and reflection, creativity, decision-making
Communication: interpersonal/teamwork skills; verbal, written, and cross-disciplinary communication |
Keywords | CDT,Quantum Informatics,Practical Orientation |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Christiaan Heunen
Tel: (0131 6)50 2865
Email: Chris.Heunen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Lindsay Seal
Tel: (0131 6)50 5194
Email: lindsay.seal@ed.ac.uk |
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