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Postgraduate Course: Quantum Informatics Practical Orientation (INFR11267)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Informatics CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Only available to students on the CDT in Quantum Informatics.
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 195 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
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:
  1. Reflect on working in interdisciplinary teams.
  2. Define and compare varied quantum hardware platforms.
  3. Incorporate personal efficiency and improvement.
Reading List
None
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
KeywordsCDT,Quantum Informatics,Practical Orientation
Contacts
Course organiserDr Christiaan Heunen
Tel: (0131 6)50 2865
Email: Chris.Heunen@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary
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