Quantum Computing Practicum (3 ECTS): A Complete Hands‑On Module for Universities

Quantum Computing Practicum (3 ECTS) is a complete, hands‑on educational module designed for university programs in computer engineering, applied physics, and information security. The practicum provides a structured introduction to quantum computing through eight practical workshops, six laboratory works, and a group project, covering both theoretical foundations and engineering‑oriented simulations. The module emphasizes practical skills in quantum circuit modeling, noise analysis, QKD protocols, and quantum algorithms. Students work with Maple, Quirk, Spins Lab, and Bloch Sphere Simulator to build, analyze, and visualize quantum states and processes without relying on cloud‑based tools. The practicum is fully aligned with EQF‑6 and ECTS requirements and is designed as an autonomous educational component suitable for integration into accredited university curricula. It includes detailed learning outcomes, competencies, assessment criteria, and workload justification. Contents include: Quantum states, operators, and Bloch‑sphere geometry Dirac notation and multi‑qubit systems Quantum circuits, entanglement, and communication protocols Hardware implementations (Josephson junctions, SQUIDs, superconducting qubits) BB84 protocol and QBER analysis Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT) Grover’s algorithm Statistical modeling and noise channels Group project with research and simulation tasks The practicum is officially registered as an original educational work and is available for institutional licensing. Author: Prof. Dr. Gennady Chuiko Institution: Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University License: CC‑BY 4.0 Author’s Certificate: №145784 (16 April 2026, UkrNOIPI)