| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A14 | CON_14 Be aware of problem sets where quantum computing at its current stage of development can offer an advantage over classical computing: chemistry, biology, optimization, logistics, finance, etc. |
| B1 | HD01 Analyze and break down a complex concept, examine each part and see how they fit together |
| B3 | HD03 Compare and contrast and point out similarities and differences between two or more topics or concepts |
| B6 | HD11 Prepare accurately the relevant questions for a specific problem. |
| B8 | HD13 Improvise solutions in an innovative way to solve a problem. |
| B12 | HD23 Communicate using the expected norms for the chosen medium. |
| B13 | HD24 Actively participate in face-to-face activities in the classroom. |
| B14 | HD31 Assign resources and responsibilities so that all members of a team can work optimally |
| B16 | HD33 Set goals for the group to analyze the situation, decide what outcome is desired and clearly set an achievable goal. |
| C1 | C1. Adequate oral and written expression in the official languages. |
| C2 | C2. Mastering oral and written expression in a foreign language. |
| C3 | C3. Using ICT in working contexts and lifelong learning. |
| C4 | C4. Acting as a respectful citizen according to democratic cultures and human rights and with a gender perspective. |
| C7 | C7. Developing the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams in order to offer proposals that can contribute to a sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development. |
| C8 | C8. Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society. |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| Know the domains of practical application of quantum computing in different sectors | AJ14 |
BJ1 BJ3 BJ6 BJ8 BJ12 BJ13 BJ14 BJ16 |
CJ1 CJ2 CJ3 CJ4 CJ7 CJ8 |
| Know the use of quantum computing in economics and finance problems | AJ14 |
BJ1 BJ3 BJ6 BJ8 BJ12 BJ13 BJ14 BJ16 |
CJ1 CJ2 CJ3 CJ4 CJ7 CJ8 |
| Know the use of quantum computing in problems that arise in the industry | AJ14 |
BJ1 BJ3 BJ6 BJ8 BJ12 BJ13 BJ14 BJ16 |
CJ1 CJ2 CJ3 CJ4 CJ7 CJ8 |
| Know the use of quantum computing in relation to the military and defense sectors | AJ14 |
BJ1 BJ3 BJ6 BJ8 BJ12 BJ13 BJ14 |
CJ1 CJ2 CJ3 CJ4 CJ7 CJ8 |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1. Introduction to the practical applications of quantum computing | |
| 2. Applications in economics and finance | |
| 3. Applications in industry | |
| 4. Defense and security applications | |
| 5. Other applications |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B13 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| ICT practicals | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B13 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Case study | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Problem solving | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Supervised projects | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Personalized attention | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | Presentation in the classroom of the contents of the matter |
| ICT practicals | Programming and use of simulators to solve examples |
| Case study | Presentation of use cases that arise in the different application sectors of quantum computing |
| Problem solving | The student is given problems to solve individually or in a group. |
| Supervised projects | Students are given assignments to prepare individually or in groups, which are monitored with personalized attention when necessary. |
| Personalized attention |
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| Assessment | |||
| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Problem solving | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | Problems of greater or lesser complexity are posed to be carried out individually or in groups, which may involve handling simulators. The student will deliver a document with its resolution. | 30 |
| Supervised projects | A14 B1 B3 B6 B8 B12 B14 B16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C8 | Supervised work is proposed to be carried out individually or in a group, depending on the complexity. The student must deliver a brief report on the work done and make a brief oral presentation about it, answering the teacher's questions. | 70 |
| Assessment comments | |||
| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Gómez, A., Leitao Rodriguez, A., Manzano, A., Nogueiras, M., Ordoñez, G., Vázquez, C. (2022). A survey on quantum computational finance for derivatives pricing and VaR. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 29, 4137–4163.
Quantum Technology and Application Consortium – QUTAC., Bayerstadler, A., Becquin, G. et al. (). Industry quantum computing applications.. EPJ Quantum Technol. 8, 25.
Krelina, M. (2021). Quantum technology for military applications.. EPJ Quantum Technol. 8, 24. |
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