17-617 — Programming Quantum Computers — Fall Semester 2020

Course requirements and grading

Everything a student needs to know to succeed.

Grade Distribution

💻	Homework 60%
🤝	Quizzes 30%
📑	Participation 10%

Books

Main Book:

• Octopus Book
  We will be working mostly out of this book.

Extra Reading:

• Blue Book
  This book gives a great explanation on how to conceptualize Quantum Computers. First few chapters are great if you don’t feel confident with the math.
• Gentle Book
  A very computer science take on quantum computers. A good read if you are hoping to do research.

Attendance

Show up to class. It will help you succeed.

Grading

There’s a maximum score: 100 points.

• 100—90: A
• 89—80: B
• 79—70: C
• 69—60: D
• less than 60: F

What to do in case of illness etc.

If there is an emergency of an kind preventing you from attending please send an email.