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The statistical mechanical basis for computer simulations of atomic and molecular liquids. Principles of the Monte Carlo method, Metropolis algorithm, and application to lattice models and continuum fluids. Principles of molecular dynamics calculations, methods for sampling equilibrium ensembles, algorithms for dynamics. Periodic boundary conditions, methods for dealing with long-ranged forces, construction of potential energy functions, estimation of statistical error in results of simulations. Prerequisite: 275. it might be repeatable for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Andersen, H. (PI)
CHEM 277: Topics in Physical Chemistry
Possible topics: structure elucidation using diffraction techniques, advanced statistical mechanics, crystal field theory, advanced quantum mechanics, magnetic relaxation, advanced thermodynamics, chemical applications of group theory. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 275 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Pecora, R. (PI)
CHEM 278A: Research Progress in Physical Chemistry
Required of all second- and third-year Ph.D. candidates in physical and biophysical chemistry and chemical physics. Second-year students present their research progress and plans in brief written and oral summaries (A); third-year students prepare a written progress report (B). A: Win, B: Win
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Pecora, R. (PI)
CHEM 278B: Research Progress in Physical Chemistry
Required of all second- and third-year Ph.D. candidates in physical and biophysical chemistry and chemical physics. Second-year students present their research progress and plans in brief written and oral summaries (A); third-year students prepare a written progress report (B). A: Win, B: Win
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
Instructors:
Pecora, R. (PI)
CHEM 279: Physical Chemistry Seminar
Required of graduate students majoring in physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Chidsey, C. (PI)
CHEM 27N: Lasers: The Light Fantastic
Preference to freshmen. Introduction to lasers and their impact on everyday life. The operation of lasers using concepts of atomic and molecular energy levels, optics, and resonance. The use of lasers to produce guide stars for astronomy, sculpt the cornea, measure molecules in the ozone layer, transmit optical information over the web, measure the distance to the moon, and observe a single protein molecule in action. Prerequisites:
CHEM 31A or X, or
PHYSICS 23 and 25, or equivalents.
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 285: Chemical Principles in Drug Discovery and Development
Application of physical organic chemistry to the discovery and subsequent product development of small molecule and macromo-lecular drugs. Key physical, chemical, and biological properties of drug candidates, how to measure them, and how to engineer them. Principles of drug formulation and delivery. Recommended: graduate-level background in physical and organic chemistry.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Khosla, C. (PI)
CHEM 297: Bio-Inorganic Chemistry (BIOPHYS 297)
Overview of metal sites in biology. Metalloproteins as elaborated inorganic complexes, their basic coordination chemistry and bonding, unique features of the protein ligand, and the physical methods used to study active sites. Active site structures are correlated with function. Prerequisites: 153 and 173, or equivalents.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Solomon, E. (PI)
CHEM 299: Teaching of Chemistry
Required of all teaching assistants in Chemistry. Techniques of teaching chemistry by means of lectures and labs.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Hua, H. (PI)
CHEM 300: Department Colloquium
Required of graduate students. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Trost, B. (PI)
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