| title | Course requirements and grading |
|---|---|
| layout | page |
| menuItem | Course requirements |
| menuPosition | 5 |
| 💻 | Quizzes 50 % |
Weekly, worst two won't be counted. |
| 🤝 | Final project 50 % |
Presented and submitted in groups in week 7. |
Weekly homework and quizzes (50%), Final Project (50%).
- Each week (after the first) will have a short quiz to evaluate the concepts covered in class. The two worst outcomes won't be counted towards the final grade.
- The final project will be submitted in groups and will require the implementation and solution of an integer programming instance using quantum computing resources. This final project deliverable is a report and a presentation.
- Auditing students are encouraged to participate actively in the lectures.
- Regular attendance is essential and expected.
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