We will cover DNA computing, molecular electronics, and related fields with a focus on the design, fabrication, use, and development of computing systems with molecular-scale components. Previous knowledge of chemistry or macromolecular structure is not required. The course is appropriate for graduate students and advanced undergrads in engineering, computer science, materials science, chemistry, and biomedical fields.
This course will be a mixture of lectures, computer-based homework, student presentations, and projects. We will make use of molecular graphics software (MAGE) to familiarize students with pertinent aspects of biomolecular structure. Students will present and discuss seminal papers in the field. Topics and formats for class projects will be agreed upon with the instructor and may include computer modeling of DNA complexes, literature reviews, experimental designs, etc. There will be no final exam.
GRADING WILL BE BASED ON:
| 15% | class participation |
| 15% | homework and presentations |
| 70% | course project |
This is a graduate level course without prerequisites.
Required Textbooks -- No textbooks are currently required.
You may begin reading reviews of DNA & RNA computing, DNA computing and nanofabrication, or molecular electronics. You may also begin working with the Mage molecular graphics software available for download. Download Mage and Prekin for your particular platform.
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