47-779 / 47-785 course syllabus - Fall 2021

Course requirements and grading

Grade distribution

💻	Quizzes 30 %	Weekly, worst two won't be counted.
🤝	Final project 70 %	Presented and submitted in groups in week 7.

Grading

Weekly homework and quizzes (30%), Final Project (70%).

There will be 4 quizzes to evaluate the concepts covered in class—each worth 10 points. Only the best 3 quizzes will count toward the 30%.
This final project deliverable is a report and a presentation.- The final project will be submitted in groups. It will require implementing and solving an integer programming or machine learning instance using quantum computing resources.

Course policy

Auditing students are encouraged to participate actively in the lectures.
Regular attendance is essential and expected.
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Academic honesty

Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. Any form of plagiarism can earn you a failing grade for the entire course. For more information, you can refer to https://www.cmu.edu/policies/student-and-student-life/academic-integrity.html. When in doubt, add a citation.

Student resources.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact Catherine Getchell, Director of Disability Resources, 412-268-6121, getchell@cmu.edu. If you have an accommodations letter from the Disability Resources office, we encourage you to discuss your accommodations and needs with us as early in the semester as possible. We will work with you to ensure that accommodations are provided as appropriate.

As a student, you may experience various challenges that can interfere with learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, substance use, feeling down, difficulty concentrating, and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may diminish your academic performance and/or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. CMU services are available, and treatment does work. You can learn more about confidential mental health services available on campus at: http://www.cmu.edu/counseling/. Support is always available (24/7) from Counseling and Psychological Services: 412-268-2922.