Course: Applications of Molecular Modelling

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Course title Applications of Molecular Modelling
Course code UCH/061
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Minofar Babak, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kabeláč Martin, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Futera Zdeněk, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1.UNIX operating system, basic commands, work with text editors. 2. Applications of quantum chemical programs (GAUSSIAN, TURBOMOLE), programs 3.Computer graphics: building of the molecule, vizualization of the results obtained by computational experiments. 4. MD , docking an QSAR and other simulations of biopolymers

Learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory, Experiment
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students receive basic experience with with commonly used quantum-chemical and molecular mechanics programs.
Handling with quantum a molecular modelling programs (Gaussian, Hyperchem, Molden)
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of Integral and Differential calculus, General chemistry and Physics

Assessment methods and criteria
Development of laboratory protocols

protocols from computer exercises
Recommended literature
  • FORESMAN JAMES B., FRISCH E., Exploring Chemistry With Electronic Structure Methods: A Guide to Using Gaussian, Pearson Education EMA, January 2001.


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