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ECE 305Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Units
0.50
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Electrical and Computer Engineering

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Introduction to quantization, wave-particle duality, and the uncertainty principle. The Schroedinger equation and solvable examples. Topics include stationary states of particle- in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Quantization of angular momentum and spin. Introduction to approximation methods including time-independent perturbation theory. Modern applications of quantum mechanics.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • AMATH373 - Quantum Theory 1 (0.50)
      • CHEM356 - Introductory Quantum Mechanics (0.50)
      • NE332 - Quantum Mechanics (0.50)
      • PHYS233 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (0.50)
      • PHYS234 - Quantum Physics 1 (0.50)
    • Not completed any of the following:

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001532226 / 134TTh 11:30–12:50
Sep 25 16:00–17:20
Oct 23 16:00–17:20
Nov 13 16:00–17:20
Dec 4 16:00–17:20
TUT 101532326 / 134Th 20:00–20:50

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  • The final is basically impossible and is going to tank your grade. Overall, pretty easy, though, as there are only a few topics covered in the course.

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Fall 2024

Fall 2023

Quantum Computing from Engineering 1 point, 14 comments

“Hello everyone. I still currently attend highschool, and I am conflicted to whether I should go into Computer Eng or Electrical Eng. …”

u/batson2002: “the ece department is actually looking to add 5 new quantum courses for fall 2024, so when you start there will be some more option in engineering. …”

u/batson2002: “yup, you can check out the senate undergrad council agenda from november 21st. head here and go to page 13 for a full outline of the courses (ECE305/405A/405B/405C/405D)”

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