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Intuitive Learning of Quantum Machine Learning

CSE-41406

This course offers an intuitive introduction to Quantum Machine Learning (QML) algorithms, combined with hands-on experience using IBM Qiskit and Pennylane platforms. Designed for those with an interest in AI and ML, the course does not require advanced knowledge of quantum mechanics, making it accessible to students from various backgrounds. It focuses on how quantum computing can enhance classical AI and ML computations, providing practical tools to leverage the power of quantum technologies.
 

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will
  • Gain knowledge in foundation of Classical AI, ML, and QML,
  • Understand the basic QML enablers for AI ML,
  • Gain intuitions to envision how QML can enhance classical AI ML problem solving,
  • Develop hands-on skills with QML algorithms using IBM Qiskit software and Pennylane for QML

Course Highlights:

  • Overview of AI Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Basics
  • Overview of Quantum Machine Learning Algorithms Basics
  • Universality Matrix Exponential & Rotation Gates
  • Quantum Measurement and Density Matrix
  • Tensor Products, Trace and Partial Trace
  • Quantum Decomposition & Diagonalization
  • Quantum Fourier Tansform (QFT) based Quantum Arithmetic
  • Quantum Linear Algorithms, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Singular Value Decomposition (SVD)
  • Quantum Linear Equations Inversion, HHL algorithm
  • Quantum Inner Products & Quantum Encoding
  • Quantum Encoding and Quantum Counting
  • Variational Quantum Algorithms & Quantum Neural Network (QNN)
  • Quantum Support Vector Machine (QSVM) Algorithms
  • Variational Quantum Algorithms Applications, VQE, VQC, VQLS, VQSD, VQPCA
  • Quantum classifiers QML Data loading & Entanglement
  • Hamiltonian Simulation Local, Sparse &Trotter-Suzuki
  • Hamiltonian Simulation LCU, Random Walk
Course Typically Offered: Online (asynchronous) in Fall and Winter academic quarters

Prerequisites: Linear algebra, calculus, basic Python skills and previously taken (CSE-31343) Intuitive Learning of Quantum Computing or any other introduction to quantum computing course.

Software: This course will utilize IBM Qiskit and Pennylane, both are free to users around the world


Next step: After completing this course, consider enrolling in the courses in our Machine Learning Methods or Technical Aspects of Artificial Intelligence certificate program

Contact: For more information about this course, please contact unex-techdata@ucsd.edu



 

Course Information

Online
4.00 units
$775.00

Course sessions

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Section ID:

189565

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/7/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: James Meng

James Meng
James C.S. Meng, Ph.D., MSM is a currently a senior fellow at UC San Diego – Super Computer Center and a visiting scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management. Dr. Meng held various positions with the federal government’s senior executive service from June 1998 until June 2015 when he retired as deputy assistance secretary of the Navy, Business Enterprise Solutions. Dr. Meng has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Taiwan University, an M.S. in engineering physics from UC Berkley, an M.S. in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management and a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering from UC Berkley.

Dr. Meng is an established author with numerous articles published in various journals including the Journal of Fluid Mechanic, Journal of Applied Optics and Journal of Computational Physics. He has published technical reports on laser doppler velocimetry, superconducting electromagnetic thruster (SCEMT ), electric propulsion technology, experimental studies of turbulence reduction, simulations of hydrodynamics wake in oceanic environment, theoretical analysis of internet waves, and hypersonic reentry vehicle dynamics. In addition, Dr. Meng has obtained six patents in SCEMT, elecomagnetohydrodynamic boundary layer control and acoustic remote cavitation.
 
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