Course Syllabus

Introduction to Molecular Modeling, KEM552

Programs: Chemistry and Medicinal/Organic Chemistry, GU. 

Place in program: Year 3

Number of students: No limitation

Course leader: Leif A. Eriksson, Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology (CMB), Göteborg University
Phone: 031-786 9117
E-mail: leif.eriksson@chem.gu.se

Changes in the schedule and other messages regarding the course will be distributed through e-mail and/or posted at Canvas. Handouts and literature will likewise be available at these sites.

Length: 5 ECTS

Prerequisites: For admission to the course, completed and approved courses worth 90 credits in the field of science (or 120 credits in pharmaceutics/medicine) are required. Completed course KEM040, Physical Chemistry (15 credits), or FYP203, Quantum Physics A (7.5 credits) or equivalent knowledge, as well as knowledge equivalent to at least course MMGK11, Mathematics for natural scientists A1 (15 credits) are recommended.

Time: Period 2, end of fall term 2021

Aim: The emphasis is put on basic concepts in Molecular Modeling, primarily focusing on biomolecules and use of computers in drug design. The course is intended to give an overview of the area, and will cover a wide spectrum of approaches. The course combines lectures, demonstrations, computer labs (compulsory) and a shorter project assignment. 

Literature: Lecture notes, made available during the course.

Exam:  There is no formal written exam. Examination is through the concluded lab sessions, and handing in a project report + give an oral presentation thereof. 

Items in course: Lectures, computer labs, and individual projects.

Teachers / lab instructors:

Leif A. Eriksson leif.eriksson@chem.gu.se
Anna Reymer  anna.reymer@gu.se
Jalil Mahdizadeh sayyed.jalil.mahdizadeh@gu.se
Antonio Carlesso  antonio.carlesso@gu.se
Johanna Hörberg  johanna.horberg@gu.se
Fredrik Lannestam Holmelin fredrik.lannestam.holmelin@gu.se

Other contacts:

Per Martin Björemark, svlkemi@cmb.gu.se, study counselor

Alexander Englund, studieadmkemi@cmb.gu.se, studyadministrator

SCHEDULE, Introduction to Molecular Modeling 5 ECTS

Premises

Lectures in lecture halls N.Wedel and W.Sjölander in Medicinarlängan (2 lectures via zoom).

Computer labs and Project work: Computer room 2158, Medicinarlängan.