Computational Chemistry

(4 Credits)

Formerly Computational Nanotechnology. Provides students with a good basic knowledge of molecular modeling and a computational laboratory workbench for computer-based discovery research. The computer laboratory provides access to cutting-edge molecular modeling techniques and software and a hands-on research experience. From the course, the students would not only develop a practical understanding of computational methods (strengths, limitations, applicability), but also develop competence in applying these computational methods to molecular modeling. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry II and Laboratory ( CHEM-UA 226 ) or Majors Organic Chemistry II and Laboratory ( CHEM-UA 228 ). Corequisite or prerequisite: Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy ( CHEM-UA 651 ) or Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics ( CHEM-UA 652 ).