Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-08-09
Contents
The course includes computer-based calculations in chemistry. The course integrates theory with computational exercises applied in the fields of environmental chemistry, protein chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Students are provided with knowledge of quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics, bioinformatics and theoretical characterization of molecules. The course covers the methods used to calculate the geometric and electronic structures of compounds. It provides both theory and practical application of essential concepts in quantum chemistry and molecular mechanics. Computer-based applications to organic molecules in quantum chemistry will be described and discussed. Focus in molecular mechanics is on the description and discussion of practical applications of organic molecules including proteins. The bioinformatic section of the course deals with building and using databases of biological information, protein sequence comparisons and 3D structure comparisons. The theory behind the techniques and assessment of the quality of the sequence comparison are treated and discussed. The theoretical characterization of the molecules links all sections of the course, i.e., quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and bioinformatics.
Required Knowledge
Chemometrics (5KE053, 7,5 credits), or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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