Computational chemistry
BASIC DATA
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course code
LKK0090
course title in Estonian
Arvutuskeemia
course title in English
Computational chemistry
course volume CP
2.50
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Pass/fail assessment
teaching semester
spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite 1
Quantum chemistry (LKK0010)
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
Õpetada osalejaid rakendama kaasaegseid teoreetilise ja arvutuskemia meetodeid keemias ettetulevate probleemide lahendamiseks ja saadavaid tulemusi interpreteerima. Tutvustada kaasaegset keemia tarkvara ja nende rakendusvaldkondi. Anda ülevaade erinevatel metodoloogilistest lähenemistel põhinevast tarkvarast – kvantkeemia, molekulaardünaamika, molekulaarmehhaanika, kvantitatiivsed struktuur/aktiivsus ja struktuur/omadus sõltuvused.
course aims in English
Teach the participants in practical application of modern theoretical and computational methods for solving problems encountered in chemistry and interpretation of the results of these applications. Introduce modern chemical software packages and their fields of application. Give an overview of different methodologial approaches: quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, molecular mechanics, quantitative structure-activity and structure-property relationships.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Üliõpilane:
- on tuttav peamiselt kasutavate keemia arvutiprogrammidega;
- tunneb erinevates programmides kasutatud teoreetiliste lähenemiste – kvantkeemia, molekulaarmehhaanika, molekulaardünaamika ja kvantitatiivsete struktuur/omadus sõltuvuste aluseid;
- oskab ära tunda ja pädevalt sõnastada keemia ülesandeid, mis sobivad lahendamiseks kaasaegse keemiatarkvara abil;
- teab erinevate arvutiprogrammide eeliseid ja puudujääke, oskab neid rakendada spetsiifiliste probleemide lahendamiseks;
- oskab kasutada erinevate keemia arvutiprogrammide võimalusi oma kitsamas uurimis- või rakendustöö valdkonnas.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
The student:
- is familiar with the main chemical software;
- is familiar with the theoretical background of methods used in chemical software – quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics, molecular dynamics, quantitative structure activity/property relationships;
- is able to recognize and adequately fomulate the questions using software for the solution of different chemical problems;
- understands the advantages and disadvantages of different software, is able to apply them expertly for the solution of specific technological problems;
- is able to use the opportunities provided by modern chemical software in his/her more limited professional area.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Molekulide 3-D struktuuri sisestamine arvutisse. Molekulide geomeetria optimeerimine molekulaarmehhaanika abil. Molekulide elektronstruktuuri ja laengujaotuse arvutamine poolempiiriliste, lainefunktsioonil põhinevate ja tihedusfunktsionaalide meetodite abil. Molekulide spektraal- ja magnetiliste omaduste arvutamine. Molekulide elektroonsete omaduste visualiseerimine. Potentsiaalipindade skaneerimine ja reaktsioonide siirdeolekute leidmine.
brief description of the course in English
Entering 3-D structures of compounds into the computer. Optimizing molecular geometry using molecular mechanics. Calculating electron structure and charge distribution using semi-empirical, wavefunction based and density functional approaches. Calculation of spectral and magnetic properties. Visualization of electronic properties of molecules. Scanning of potential energy surfaces, location of transition states.
type of assessment in Estonian
Arvestuse saamiseks tuleb sooritada lõputöö, esitada kirjalik aruanne õppejõudu rahuldava sisu ja vormiga ning pidada suuline ettekanne.
type of assessment in English
In order to get the course approved, the student must have performed the final practical exercise, presented the written report to the satisfaction of the professor, and made an oral presentation.
independent study in Estonian
Koduste ülesannete lahendamine.
Lõputöö (praktiline töö arvutiga) sooritamine, aruande kirjutamine, suulise ettekande ettevalmistamine.
independent study in English
Solving homework problems.
Performing the final practical exercise (work with computer), writing a report, preparing the oral presentation.
study literature
Levine, Ira N. Quantum Chemistry, Pearson, 2009.
Tamm, Toomas. Lomaka, Andre. Loengukonspekt.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.0
lectures
-
practices
3.0
practices
-
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2024/2025 spring
Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Estonian
    LKK0090 computational-chemistry.pdf 
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    2022/2023 spring
    Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
    Estonian
      2021/2022 spring
      Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
      Estonian
        LKK0090 computational-chemistry.pdf 
        2020/2021 spring
        Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
        Estonian
          LKK0090 computational-chemistry.pdf 
          2019/2020 spring
          Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
          Estonian
            LKK0090 computational-chemistry.pdf 
            2018/2019 spring
            Toomas Tamm, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
            Estonian
              LKK0090 computational-chemistry.pdf 
              Course description in Estonian
              Course description in English