CHEM 540
Fall 2020 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
CHEM 340 |
This course is an introduction to modern molecular electronic structure calculations. Through in-class lectures and in-class exercises students will become familiar with some of the most popular methods for electronic structure calculations in molecules using the Gaussian computational chemistry package. The main emphasis of the course is to provide the students with the tools to devise their own computational chemistry calculations and to be able to assess whether any given calculation is likely to provide meaningful answers to chemical questions. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: GRAD |
Prerequisites: CHEM337 OR PHYS315 OR PHYS515 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CHEM-MN)(CHEM-Track A) |
Major Readings:
Levine, QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, 5th edition, Prentice Hall
Foresman & Frisch, EXPLORING CHEMISTRY, Gaussian Inc.
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Examinations and Assignments:
In-class closed book midterm exam and in-class oral final exam. Weekly problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Specific topics covered will be adjusted for the interests and background of students enrolled. The Professor will need multi-media capabilities for his lectures. |
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