Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a Master's program in Quantum Information Science, with a course on Quantum Information Theory (QIT). This program is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from computer science, information theory, and quantum mechanics.

Program Details

• Program Name: Quantum Information Theory (QIT)
• Program Code: NMAK14020U
• Credit: 7.5 ECTS
• Level: Full Degree Master
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 2
• Schedule: C
• Course Capacity: No limitation, unless registering in the late-registration period or as a credit or single subject student.

Course Content

The course provides an introduction to Quantum Information Theory, covering:

• Review of Probability Theory and Classical Information Theory
• Formalism of Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum versus Classical Correlations
• Basic Tools
• Basic Results
• Quantum Resource Theory

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge: Familiarity with the mathematical formalism of quantum information theory and fundamental results.
• Skills: Ability to apply learned knowledge in new situations and concrete examples.
• Competences: Sound all-round understanding of the subject.

Recommended Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science, or equivalent academic qualifications.

Teaching and Learning Methods

• 4 lectures and 2 tutorials each week for 7 weeks.

Workload

• Lectures: 28 hours
• Preparation: 160 hours
• Exercises: 14 hours
• Exam: 4 hours
• Total: 206 hours

Exam

• Type: On-site written exam, 4 hours under invigilation.
• Examination Prerequisites: 5 mandatory homework assignments, each of which must be approved.
• Aid: Written aids allowed.
• Marking Scale: 7-point grading scale.
• Censorship Form: No external censorship, one internal examiner.
• Re-exam: Same as ordinary exam, with the possibility of a 30-minute oral exam if there are 10 or fewer signed up.

Course Information

• Language: English
• Study Board: Study Board of Mathematics and Computer Science
• Contracting Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Contracting Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Course Coordinators: Matthias Christandl
• Lecturers: Harold Adriaan Nieuwboer, Ashutosh Kumar Goswami

Additional Information

The course is also available as continuing and professional education. The University of Copenhagen provides various services, including libraries, museums, and attractions, as well as support for students and employees.