Quantum chemistry
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
LKK0010
course title in Estonian
Kvantkeemia
course title in English
Quantum chemistry
course volume CP
4.00
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
The course is a prerequisite
Computational chemistry (LKK0090)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
LAAB17/25
no
YASM02/25
no
Structural units teaching the course
LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
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course aims in Estonian
Anda ülevaade kaasaegsetest kvantmehaanikal põhinevatest meetoditest molekulide elektronstruktuuri modelleerimiseks.
Õpetada nimetatud meetodeid rakendama keemias ettetulevate probleemide lahendamiseks ja saadavaid tulemusi interpreteerima.
course aims in English
Give an overview of modern quantum-mechanics based methods for modeling the electronic structure of molecules.
Teach practical application of these methods for solving problems encountered in chemistry and interpretation of the results of these applications.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Aine edukalt läbinud üliõpilane:
Tunneb ja oskab füüsikalis-keemiliste nähtuste analüüsil kasutada lihtsaid kvantmehaanika mudelsüsteeme: osake potentsiaaliaugus, harmooniline ostsillaator, vesiniku aatom;
Eristab variatsioonilisi ja häiritusteoorial põhinevaid meetodeid ning tunneb nende olemuslikke eeliseid ja piiranguid;
Oskab valida mudelkeemiat konkreetse kvantkeemilise arvutuse läbiviimiseks;
Oskab ümber käia kaasaegse kvantkeemia tarkvaraga molekulide sisestamiseks ja kvantkeemiliste arvutuste teostamiseks;
Oskab interpreteerida ja eksperimendiga seostada kvantkeemiliste arvutuste tulemusi.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
The student who has successfully passed the course:
Knows and is able to apply in the analysis of physical and chemical phenomena the simple quantum-mechanical model systems: particle in the box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom.
Distinguishes variational and perturbative methods and knows their fundamental advantages and limitations;
Is able to choose a model chemistry for performing a quantum-chemical calculation at hand;
Is able to operate modern quantum-chemistry software for inputting of molecular structure and performing QC calculations;
Is able to interpret the results of quantum-chemical calculations and relate these to experimental data.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Schrödingeri võrrand ja selle lahendamine lihtsamate süsteemide jaoks: osake potentsiaaliaugus, harmooniline ostsillaator. Vesiniku aatom. Lihtsamate molekulide lainefunktsioonid. Kvantkeemia tarkvara. Arvutusmeetodite täpsus. Arvutuse plaanimine, lähteandmete koostamine, arvutustulemuse analüüs.
brief description of the course in English
The Schrödinger equation and its solutions for simple systems: particle in a box, harmonic oscillator. The hydrogen atom. Wavefunctions of simple molecules. Quantum chemistry software. Accuracy of the different methods. Planning of a calculation, preparation of input, analysis of results.
type of assessment in Estonian
Praktikumis tuleb sooritada arvutuslik uurimistöö, selle tulemused vormistada ja esitada kaasüliõpilastele. See osa annab kokku kuni 50 punkti. Eksam annab ülejäänud kuni 50 punkti.
type of assessment in English
In the laboratory setting, the student must carry out a computational project, formulate its results in writing, and present them to fellow students. This part gives up to 50 points. Exam gives the remaining up to 50 points.
independent study in Estonian
Õppejõu antud uurimusliku ülesande lahendamine arvutuskeemia vahendeid kasutades. Tulemuste vormistamine, ettekande ettevalmistamine.
independent study in English
Solving a chemistry problem given by the instructor, using computational methods and software. Formulation of the results, preparation of presentation.
study literature
Levine, Ira N. Quantum Chemistry, Pearson, 2009.
Tamm, Toomas. Loengukonspekt.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.0
lectures
-
practices
1.0
practices
-
exercises
2.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Estonian
    LKK0010 theoretical-chemistry-grading-rules.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
    Estonian
      2023/2024 autumn
      Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
      Estonian
        2022/2023 autumn
        Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
        Estonian
          2021/2022 autumn
          Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
          Estonian
            LKK0010 theoretical-chemistry-grading-rules.pdf 
            2020/2021 autumn
            Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
            Estonian
              LKK0010 theoretical-chemistry-grading-rules.pdf 
              2019/2020 autumn
              Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
              Estonian
                LKK0010 theoretical-chemistry-grading-rules.pdf 
                2018/2019 autumn
                Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
                Estonian
                  LKK0010 theoretical-chemistry-grading-rules.pdf 
                  Course description in Estonian
                  Course description in English