Computational Chemistry Projects (F1009)
Computational Chemistry Projects
Module F1009
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will enable students to use computational chemistry techniques and software to analyze chemical systems. Students will have the choice of using computational chemistry software or writing their own code using either Python or MATLAB to analyse chemical problems.
Module learning outcomes
Plan and implement a piece of original research in computational chemistry.
Apply computational or theoretical chemistry techniques accurately to chemical problems and analyse the results critically.
Deploy current computational and programming techniques and methods accurately.
Demonstrate good computational/coding research practices and a critical understanding of the principles underlying their chosen computational method .
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 6 (20 minutes) | 30.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00011111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11100000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Hazel Cox
Convenor, Assess convenor
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