CHEM 7870

Computational Methods of Physical Chemistry

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course will introduce students to analytical and computational methods useful for graduate-level research in both experimental and theoretical physical chemistry. These methods will be used to explore interesting topics in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. The goal of this course is to bridge the gap between the analytical techniques taught in introductory courses and the computational (and visualization) methods required for modern research problems. Topics explored will include: scientific programming and visualization, numerical solution of the Schrodinger equation, linear and nonlinear optimization techniques, stochastic/Monte Carlo methods, and Machine Learning.

Prerequisites background equivalent to: CHEM 3880 or CHEM 3900; MATH 1110-MATH 1120 or MATH 1910-MATH 1920; PHYS 2207-PHYS 2208 or PHYS 2213-PHYS 2217.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2023FA, 2022FA

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