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  Home > JCE Print > Journal of Chemical Education > Issues > 1999  > September  >
Research: Science and Education
Minimizing the Black Box Effect: Using Normal Mode Analysis to Integrate Computational Methods into the Physical Chemistry Course
Delphia F. Harris
Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

Julio F. Caballero
Argentine Consultants in Education, 2306 Branard, Houston, TX 77098

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September 1999
Vol. 76 No. 9
p. 1298
Abstract
The use of normal mode analysis in molecular vibrational studies as an introduction to computational methods in a physical chemistry course is presented. Students are involved in a literature search for molecules of current interest and in the use of a program that requires substantial student interaction to minimize the "black box" effect in this computational project. Learning objectives and results of research on molecules of atmospheric interest are presented.
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*  Citation
 Harris, Delphia F.; Caballero, Julio F. J. Chem. Educ. 1999 76 1298.
*  Keywords
 Physical Chemistry; Atmospheric Chemistry; Computational Chemistry; Free Radicals; Molecular Properties / Structure
*  History
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Last Updated:		 July 30, 1999
June 23, 2005
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