Introductory quantum information science coursework at US institutions: content coverage

IF 5.8 2区 物理与天体物理 Q1 OPTICS
Josephine C. Meyer, Gina Passante, Steven J. Pollock, Bethany R. Wilcox
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Abstract

Despite rapid growth of quantum information science (QIS) workforce development initiatives, perceived lack of agreement among faculty on core content has made prior research-based curriculum and assessment development initiatives difficult to scale. To identify areas of consensus on content coverage, we report findings from a survey of N=63 instructors teaching introductory QIS courses at US institutions of higher learning. We identify a subset of content items common across a large fraction (≥ 80%) of introductory QIS courses that are potentially amenable to research-based curriculum development, with an emphasis on foundational skills in mathematics, physics, and engineering. As a further guide for curriculum development, we also examine differences in content coverage by level (undergraduate/graduate) and discipline. Finally, we briefly discuss the implications of our findings for the development of a research-based QIS assessment at the postsecondary level.

美国院校的量子信息科学入门课程:内容覆盖面
尽管量子信息科学(QIS)人才培养计划发展迅速,但由于教师之间对核心内容缺乏共识,因此之前基于研究的课程和评估发展计划难以推广。为了确定在内容覆盖方面达成共识的领域,我们报告了对美国高等院校中教授量子信息科学入门课程的 N=63 名教师的调查结果。我们确定了一大部分(≥ 80%)入门 QIS 课程的共同内容项目子集,这些子集可能适合基于研究的课程开发,重点是数学、物理和工程学的基础技能。作为课程开发的进一步指导,我们还研究了不同级别(本科生/研究生)和学科在内容覆盖上的差异。最后,我们简要讨论了我们的研究结果对在中学后阶段开发以研究为基础的 QIS 评估的影响。
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EPJ Quantum Technology
EPJ Quantum Technology Physics and Astronomy-Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
CiteScore
7.70
自引率
7.50%
发文量
28
审稿时长
71 days
期刊介绍: Driven by advances in technology and experimental capability, the last decade has seen the emergence of quantum technology: a new praxis for controlling the quantum world. It is now possible to engineer complex, multi-component systems that merge the once distinct fields of quantum optics and condensed matter physics. EPJ Quantum Technology covers theoretical and experimental advances in subjects including but not limited to the following: Quantum measurement, metrology and lithography Quantum complex systems, networks and cellular automata Quantum electromechanical systems Quantum optomechanical systems Quantum machines, engineering and nanorobotics Quantum control theory Quantum information, communication and computation Quantum thermodynamics Quantum metamaterials The effect of Casimir forces on micro- and nano-electromechanical systems Quantum biology Quantum sensing Hybrid quantum systems Quantum simulations.
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