ECE 404

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Quantum Information Theory

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Basic concepts and principles underlying quantum computing and communication with equal emphasis on mathematical tools and principles of quantum information processing, quantum communication, and nonlocality and entanglement theory. Topics covered reflect areas of recent interest within the quantum research community. Students will be expected to perform detailed mathematical calculations and construct proofs. By the end of the semester they should be equipped with enough background and technical skills needed for quantum information research.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 214 or ECE 305, MATH 257 (or equivalent basic linear algebra).

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ECE 404 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			80801	Lecture	AL3	9:00AM -10:20AM	TR	2017 Electrical & Computer Eng Bldg	Chitambar, E	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Basic concepts and principles underlying quantum computing and communication with equal emphasis on mathematical tools and principles of quantum information processing, quantum communication, and nonlocality and entanglement theory. Topics covered reflect areas of recent interest within the quantum research community. Students will be expected to perform detailed mathematical calculations and construct proofs. By the end of the semester they should be equipped with enough background and technical skills needed for quantum information research. Prerequisites: PHYS 214 or ECE 305, MATH 257 (or equivalent basic linear algebra) Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for First Time Freshman students.
			80802	Lecture	AL4	9:00AM -10:20AM	TR	2017 Electrical & Computer Eng Bldg	Chitambar, E	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: A chief objective of this course is to prepare the student with enough background and technical skill set to begin participating in quantum information research. For this reason, it will be a valuable course for graduate students who are starting a research career in quantum information science. Many of the lectures present results that have appeared in the literature within the past decade, and an emphasis will be made to teach proof techniques that are standard in the field. Justify variable or differential credit (legacy): Graduate students in the course must write a review paper on some quantum information journal article. This additional effort to earn 4 credit hours requires selecting an approved article of interest, reading it, and summarizing the main result in a detailed 5-6 page report. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.