CHEM 644 - Molecular Modeling

Credits: [3]

Description: Survey of theoretical methods for simulation of biopolymer conformation. Force fields, energy maps, energy minimization and molecular dynamics simulation. Influence of solvents. Applications to proteins, nucleic acids, etc. Laboratory section will emphasize practical calculations on biopolymers and use of databases of structural biochemistry.
Course ID: 052759
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 437 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
Components: Lecture
Grading Method: A-F, Audit