Quantum Information Science & Engineering, M.S.

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The Master of Science in QISE program consists of two years of coursework, thesis research, research projects, and practical applications of QISE. The program will offer both Plan A and Plan B degrees, comprising 30 required credits.

Curriculum Map and Program Structure

The MS in QISE is a critical component of the EECS department’s goal of developing a research program that is nationally and internationally competitive and relevant to Wyoming by focusing on a few specific areas that have significant anticipated funding growth and economically disruptive technologies. Those areas are (a) modern power grid data analysis and modeling, (b) Quantum machine learning, (c) Quantum security and Internet, and (d) Quantum financing.

The MS in QISE is also central to the aims of the School of Computing and Physics department to provide University of Wyoming students, faculty and staff, and Wyoming businesses and citizens with the quantum computational tools, skills, and approaches to drive transformation and innovation in the state.

Year 1 Fall

Quantum Mechanics for Non-Physicists* - Being developed for a Minor in QISE, Physics Dept
EE 5885 - Introduction to Quantum Computing, Offered in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, and Spring 2024.
Elective* Spring • Quantum Information Theory*
Quantum Algorithms and Applications* •
Elective - EE5885 - Quantum Optimization and Machine Learning* - To be offered in Fall 2024

Year 2 Fall

Quantum Hardware and Technology*
Research Methods*
Elective* 130 Spring
EE 5960 Thesis Research: Credits: 4; Designed for students involved in research for their thesis project. It is also used for students whose coursework is complete and who are writing their thesis.

* New Courses to be developed or under development