Course Overview
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):