• Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the foundational concepts of quantum computing and its potential applications in biology.
  • Explore quantum algorithms relevant to biological simulations and drug design.
  • Analyze the advantages and limitations of using quantum computers for biological problems.
  • Evaluate the current state and future prospects of quantum computational biology.
  • Discuss the interdisciplinary nature of quantum computing and biology research.
  • Quantum computing could potentially break current encryption methods used to protect sensitive biological data, posing a future cybersecurity challenge.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):