Center for Quantum Science and Technologies
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi,H.P.
B. Tech in Quantum Science and Engineering
Curriculum and Course Structure for [B. Tech QSE]
Credit Distribution
| Division | Sub-Division | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC Core courses | IC Compulsory | 40 |
| IC Basket | 6 | |
| IKS | 3 | |
| HSS | 12 | |
| Discipline Courses | Discipline Core | 44 |
| Discipline Electives | 24 | |
| Elective Courses | Free Electives | 21 |
| MTP, ISTP, or equivalent | 12 | |
| Total | 162 |
Disciplinary Core Courses
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IC 272 | Machine Learning | 2-0-2-3 | III |
| 2 | QS 302 or PH 301 | Foundation of Quantum Technology / Quantum Mechanics and Application | 3-0-0-3 | III |
| 3 | EP 301 | Engineering Mathematics -2 | 3-1-0-4 | III |
| 4 | EP 321 | Foundation of Electrodynamics | 3-0-0-3 | III |
| 5 | QS 301 | Survey of Quantum Technology | 3-0-0-3 | III |
| 6 | PH 302 | Statistics Thermodynamics | 3-0-0-3 | IV |
| 7 | QS 406 | Introduction to Quantum Communication | 3-0-0-3 | IV |
| 8 | QS 407 | Introduction to Quantum Sensing | 3-0-0-3 | IV |
| 9 | PH 501 | Solid State Physics | 3-0-0-3 | IV |
| 10 | CS 212 | Design of Algorithm | 3-0-2-4 | V |
| 11 | CS 305 | Artificial Intelligence | 3-0-0-3 | V |
| 12 | QS 304P | Basic Laboratory course on Quantum Technologies | 1-0-4-3 | V |
| 13 | QS 509 | Engineering Foundation of Quantum Technologies | 3-0-0-3 | VI |
| 14 | QS 501P | Experiments in Quantum Optics | 3-0-0-3 | VI |
| 15 | PH 502 | Photonics | 3-0-0-3 | VI |
Discipline Electives Courses
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ME 353 | Electronic Material and their Applications | 3-0-0-3 |
| 2 | EP 403 | Physics of Atoms and Molecules | 3-0-0-3 |
| 3 | DS 404 | Information Security and Privacy | 3-0-0-3 |
| 4 | PH 559 | Introduction to Quantum Optics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5 | QS 510 | Solid State Physics for Quantum Technologies | 3-0-0-3 |
| 6 | QS xxx | Cryogenics Quantum Electronics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 7 | CS 520 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | 3-0-0-3 |
| 8 | PH 579 | Advanced Quantum Computation and Information | 3-0-0-3 |
| 9 | PH 601 | Mesoscopic Physics and Quantum Transport | 3-0-0-3 |
| 10 | PH 603 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 11 | PH 605 | Superconductivity | 3-0-0-3 |
| 12 | PH 613 | Special Topics in Quantum Mechanics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 13 | CS 669 | Pattern Recognition | 3-0-0-3 |
| 14 | CS 671 | Deep Learning and Applications | 3-0-0-3 |
Semester-wise Course Distribution
Semester I
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IC 112 | Calculus | 1.5-0.5-0-2 |
| 2 | IC 113 | Complex variables and Vector Calculus | 2-0-0-2 |
| 3 | IC 140 | Engineering Graphics for Design | 2-0-3-4 |
| 4 | IC 152 | Introduction to Python and Data Science | 3-0-2-4 |
| 5 | - | IC core basket-1 | x-x-0-3 |
| 6 | HS xxx | HSS Course | 3-0-0-3 |
| 7 | IC 181 | Introduction to Consciousness and Holistic Wellbeing | 3-0-0-3 |
| Total | 21 |
Semester II
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IC 114 | Linear Algebra | 2-0-0-2 |
| 2 | IC 115 | ODE & Integral Transforms | 2-0-0-2 |
| 3 | IC 161 | Applied Electronics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 4 | IC 161P | Applied Electronics Lab | 0-0-3-2 |
| 5 | IC 252 | Probability and Statistics | 3-0-2-4 |
| 6 | IC 121 | Mechanics of Particles and Waves [IC core basket-2] | 2.5-0.5-0-3 |
| 7 | IC 221P | Physics Practicum | 0-0-3-2 |
| 8 | IC 102P | Foundation of Design Practicum | 1-0-6-4 |
| Total | 22 |
Semester III
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IC 272 | Machine Learning | 3-0-0-3 |
| 2 | PH 301* | Quantum Mechanics and Applications | 3-0-0-3 |
| 3 | EP 301 | Engineering Mathematics -2 | 3-1-0-4 |
| 4 | EP 321 | Foundation of Electrodynamics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5 | QT 301 | Survey of Quantum Technology | 3-0-0-3 |
| 6 | - | Free Elective -1 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 7 | - | HSS Course | 3-0-0-3 |
| Total | 22 |
* Note: QS 302 is equivalent to PH301. Students may choose any one out of these.
Semester IV
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IC 201P | Design Practicum | 0-0-6-3 |
| 2 | QS 406 | Introduction to Quantum Communication | 3-0-0-3 |
| 3 | QS xxx | Reverse Engineering | 0-0-2-1 |
| 4 | PH 501* | Solid State Physics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5 | PH 302 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 6 | HS xxx | HSS Course | 3-0-0-3 |
| 7 | QS 407 | Introduction to Quantum Sensing | 3-0-0-3 |
| 8 | - | Discipline Elective -1 | 3-0-0-3 |
| Total | 22 |
Semester V
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS 212 | Design of Algorithm | 3-0-2-4 |
| 2 | CS 305 | Artificial Intelligence | 3-0-0-3 |
| 3 | QS 304P | Basic Laboratory course for Quantum Technologies | 1-0-4-3 |
| 4 | - | Discipline Elective -2 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5 | - | Discipline Elective -3 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 6 | - | HSS Course | 3-0-0-3 |
| 7 | - | Free Elective -2 | 3-0-0-3 |
| Total | 22 |
Semester VI
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QS 509 | Engineering Foundation of Quantum Technologies | 3-0-0-3 |
| 2 | QS 501P | Experiments in Quantum Optics | 1-0-4-3 |
| 3 | PH 502 | Photonics | 3-0-0-3 |
| 4 | - | Discipline Elective -4 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5 | - | Discipline Elective -5 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 6 | - | Free Elective -3 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 7 | DP 301P | ISTP or equivalent | 0-0-6-4 |
| Total | 22 |
Semester VII
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Discipline Elective -6 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 2 | - | Discipline Elective -7 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 3 | - | Free Elective - 4 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 4 | - | Free Elective - 5 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5 | DP 401P | MTP-1 | 0-0-4.5-3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester VIII
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Name | L-T-P-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Discipline Elective -8 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 2 | - | Free Elective - 6 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 3 | - | Free Elective - 7 | 3-0-0-3 |
| 4 | DP 402P | MTP-2 | 0-0-7.5-5 |
| 5 | IC 010 | Internship | 2 |
| Total | 16 |