Modeling Chemical and Biological Systems: A Successful Course for Undergraduate Students
Maria João Ramos, Pedro Alexandrino Fernandes, and André Melo
Requimte, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
We present the details of an optional third-year chemistry course for undergraduate students. The theory focuses on computational chemistry, specifically quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics. The students learn the theory through participation in three projects. The course has been successful among the students, even those to whom quantum mechanics was not a favorite subject.
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Specific information on each project and the computer programs are available.
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