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Modeling Chemical and Biological Systems: A Successful Course for Undergraduate Students

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Maria João Ramos , Pedro Alexandrino Fernandes and André Melo

Requimte, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal

J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (1), p 72

DOI: 10.1021/ed081p72

Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2004

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

We present the details of an optional third-year chemistry course for undergraduate students. The theory focuses on computational chemistry, specifically quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics. The students learn the theory through participation in three projects. The course has been successful among the students, even those to whom quantum mechanics was not a favorite subject.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Keywords (Subject):

Computational Chemistry

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