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CMSC/PHYS 457 Introduction to Quantum Computing, Spring 2026: Policy
Evaluation
Readings: This course includes a significant number of reading assignments (with references provided on the syllabus page). These will be crucial for understanding the materials. Please take them seriously.
Homework: There will be a total of 4 written assignments (32%, 8% each) and 1 coding assignment (8%). Submissions should be presentable, without corrections, and ideally typeset. While study groups and collaboration are encouraged, you must write your own solutions.
Project: There will be one course project (20%). You must follow the timeline for each milestone. You are expected to produce a written document (about 10 pages) and deliver a presentation on your project at the end of the semester. Projects are done in groups of 3-5. Exceptions may be granted by the instructor. See more details here. There is a non-credit assignment 0 for grouping and a brief self-introduction.
Exams: Two in-class exams: Exam I (19%) and Exam II (19%)
Participation in lectures and office hours is strongly encouraged and rewarded (2%).
In summary, the weights are: Assignments (40%) (4 written and 1 coding), Project (20%), Exam I (19%), Exam II (19%), and Active in-class participation (2%).
Homework and Projects
Submissions: Homework assignments must be submitted electronically to ELMS. (Anyone having trouble with electronic submissions should contact the instructor immediately.) All submissions should be presentable, without corrections, and ideally typeset. You will lose points for sloppiness. We highly recommend using LaTeX for typesetting. However, you may scan handwritten solutions and upload them to ELMS.
Grading issues: You have one week to request a regrade (via email or in person) after the assignment is returned. You must clearly explain the specific reason for regrading. (For example, “I think I deserve more points” is not a valid reason.) We will regrade based on your request and the original submission. Note that your grade may decrease.
Course Evaluation
Students are strongly encouraged to complete their course evaluations; the site is www.courseevalum.umd.edu, and it will be open at the end of the semester.
Excused Absence and Academic Accommodations
Any student who needs to be excused from lectures should make a reasonable attempt to inform the instructor of their illness prior to the class. In case of a medical emergency, inform the instructor as soon as possible with official written documentation.
It is also the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of any intended absences from exams for religious observances in advance. Normally, such notice should be provided as soon as possible within the first two weeks of the semester.
Any student eligible for and requesting reasonable academic accommodations due to a disability must provide a letter of accommodation from the Office of Disability Support Services within the first two weeks of the semester.
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty includes not only cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism, but also helping others commit acts of dishonesty by allowing them to obtain copies of your work. In short, all submitted work must be your own. Cases of academic dishonesty will be pursued to the fullest extent possible as stipulated by the Office of Student Conduct.
It is important to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit http:www.shc.umd.edu.
A Note on University Policy
For a complete treatment of course-related policies, please see: http:www.ugst.umd.edu/courserelatedpolicies.html
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