Computers in Chemistry
1
2018-2019
02024645
Chimistry
Portuguese
E-learning
QUARTERIAL
2.0
Compulsory
Non Degree Course
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
Resources, in multimedia format, will be available as main course texts. Students will have have to solve some proposed activities. Whenever needed sessions involving students to stimulate scientific discussions and /or clearing students’ doubts will be scheduled.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to develope competences of students in using computers to solve problems related to Chemistry. Specifically, the students must be able to use the computer to solve problems in Chemistry, specifically they have to efficiently use: I) spreadsheets; ii) software for solving algebra problems; iii) software for solving numerical problems; iv) software for the representation of molecular structures.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1) Instalation of software used during the course.
2) Revision of maths used during the course.
3) Spreadsheets.
4) Computer algebra systems.
5) Numerical methods in Chemistry: least-squares, numerical derivatives, numerical calculation of integrals, numerical integration of differential equations.
6) Computer numerical programs.
7) Molecular representation.
Assessment Methods
Assessement
Final information to be published will be Fair, Good, Very Good and Excellent.: 100.0%
Bibliography
Recursos / Conteúdos programáticos desenvolvidos pelos docentes / learning materials developed by the academic staff.