Theoretical Chemistry - Profile Course

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1KB556

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1KB556
Education cycle: Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Chemistry A1N
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 10 March 2011
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry - Ångström

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science 180 credits including 90 credits in Chemistry.

On completion of the course, the student shuld be able to

account for and to discuss the important methods and computational models necessary for advanced level studies in theoretical chemistry
account for and to discuss the important research areas in theoretical chemistry and other areas where theoretical chemistry is important
plan independently own projects and to evaluate them with established methods
document laboratory work and to present the results in both written and oral reports
search, to organise and to present information related to theoretical chemistry taken from available databases and joournals.

Overview of the field of theoretical chemistry and current research trends, and selected computational and theoretical methods

Lectures, problem solving, seminars, and laboratory classes. Literature project.

Hand-in problems, 3 credits. Written and/or oral examination 2 credits.