A practical, "hands-on" course. Chemical modelling. Molecular mechanics, semiempirical, and ab initio methods. Calculations of molecular properties. Examples range from simple molecules to large molecules. Introduction to drug design. Quantum chemical software is used.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 395 or CH 495

Prerequisites: Chemistry (3SR) and 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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