Course Summary
Modern theoretical methods used in study of molecular
structure, bonding, and reactivity. Concepts and practical applications.
Semiempirical, ab initio, and density functional calculations of molecular
electronic structure.
Theoretical determination of molecular structure and spectra; relationship
to experimental techniques. Molecular mechanics. Structure determination of
large systems. Study of molecular properties and reactivity by theoretical
methods. Computational tools for theoretical determination and lab for hands-on
experience. Critical assessment of reliability of methods and theoretical
work in literature.
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