ENGS 262 - Analog and Probabilistic Computers: From Quantum Atom to Living Body, Part 2

This course introduces more advanced techniques of designing, modeling, and analyzing quantum and biological circuits, including root-locus and Nyquist feedback techniques from control theory. Students will advance from basic motifs to the construction of larger, composable, system-level architectures. Tensor-product circuits will be used to create a Quantum Fourier Transform; biological operational amplifiers will be created from bio-molecular control topologies. A class design project will involve either or both of quantum or biological circuits for applications in engineering, computer science, or medicine that are defined by student interest.

ENGS 162 (Basic Biological Circuit Engineering); OR Equivalent experience in Molecular Biology Techniques (Either ENGS 35, BIOL 45, BIOL 46) AND equivalent experience in Signals and System Modeling (e.g. ENGS 22).