Quantum Technology Concentration for Electrical Engineering

Location(s): West Lafayette

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About the Concentration

The Quantum Technology concentration will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and engineering challenges of various emerging technologies, including quantum computers, quantum communication systems, and quantum sensors. Students will also gain further training on classical engineering topics that will prepare them to understand and work with emerging quantum technologies.

Quantum Technology Concentration Requirements (9-10 credits)

EE Advanced Selectives - Choose one (3-4 credits)

ECE 30412 - Electromagnetics II Credits: 3.00
ECE 44000 - Transmission Of Information Credits: 4.00
ECE 30500 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 3.00
OR
ECE 50631 - Fundamentals Of Current Flow Credits: 1.00 and
ECE 50632 - Introduction To Quantum Transport Credits: 1.00 and
ECE 50633 - Boltzmann Law: Physics To Computing Credits: 1.00

Selectives (6 credits)

ECE 30653 - Introduction To Nanotechnology And Quantum Science & Technology Credits: 3.00
ECE 39595 - Selected Topics In Electrical And Computer Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 5.00 Titles: Fundamentals of Quantum Technology (3 credits)
ECE 59500 - Selected Topics In Electrical Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 3.00 Titles: Introduction to Quantum Science and Technology; Applied Quantum Computing I: Fundamentals; Applied Quantum Computing II: Hardware; Applied Quantum Computing III: Algorithm and Software; Quantum Optics
The below can be taken if not used for EE Advanced Selectives requirement.
ECE 30500 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 3.00
OR
ECE 50631 - Fundamentals Of Current Flow Credits: 1.00 and
ECE 50632 - Introduction To Quantum Transport Credits: 1.00 and
ECE 50633 - Boltzmann Law: Physics To Computing Credits: 1.00

Can include up to 3 hours of:

(Must have approval of the Associate Head of Undergraduate Programs or Associate Head of Teaching and Learning)

ECE 49600 - Electrical And Computer Engineering Projects Credits: 0.00 to 18.00
VIP 37920 - Junior Participation In Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Credits: 2.00
VIP 47920 - Senior Participation In Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Credits: 2.00

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