Courses & Training
Spring 2026 course offerings:
- ECE 491: Quantum computing. Instructor: Ryan LaRose. MWF 1:50-2:40pm
- PHY 405/905: Quantum information and computation (QuIC) seminar. Instructor: Ryan LaRose. Fridays 12:40-1:30pm
- CMSE 491: Quantum information science and engineering. Instructor: Sarah Frechette. MWF 3:00-3:50pm
- CMSE 891: Quantum algorithms. Instructor: Yang Yang.
Quantum Engineering, Science, and Technology Certificate
An undergraduate certificate in Quantum Engineering, Science, and Technology (QuEST) is expected to be finalized in Spring 2026.
| Course | Credits | Prerequisites | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 491: Quantum Information and Computation | 3 credits | MTH 309/314 or equivalent | Yearly |
|
PHY 405: Quantum Information and Computation Seminar |
Sec 501 - 1 credit Sec 502 - 1 credit Sec 503 - 1 credit |
(Concurrent with) above Section 501 Section 502 |
3/4 Semesters |
| Approved Specialization Course* | 3-4 credits | Course dependent | Course dependent |
*Approved specialization courses focus on topics overlapping with one or more QuEST aspects:
- PHY 471: Quantum Physics I
- CSE 331: Algorithms and Data Structures
- CMSE 381: Fundamentals of Data Science Methods
- CEM 483: Quantum Chemistry
- ECE 377: Principles of Electronic Devices
- MTH 310: Algebra 1 OR MTH 481 Discrete Mathematics
Training
Previous courses
MSU-Q faculty offer a number of QIS courses and training. Examples of prior quantum computing course offerings include:
- "Non-equilibrium quantum phenomena", Spring 2020, Mohammad Maghrebi
- ECE 802 Introduction to Quantum Sensor and System Engineering, Spring 2021, Tim Grotjohn
- "Quantum field theory methods in condensed matter physics”, Spring 2021, Mohammad Maghrebi