KJM9620 – Topics from Quantum Chemistry
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Selected topics of current interest in quantum chemistry are discussed: molecular electronic structure, Hartree–Fock theory, electron correlation, configuration-interaction and coupled-cluster theory, perturbation theory, explicit correlation, density-functional theory, Kohn–Sham theory, response theory, molecular geometric, electric and magnetic properties, integral evaluation, basis sets and basis-set extrapolation, geometry optimization and dynamics, periodic systems.
Learning outcome
The course gives an introduction to different topics of current interest in quantum chemistry, giving the student the background and overview necessary to understand the literature and developments in important areas of quantum chemistry. The course content is not fixed, but adapts to reflect important themes in quantum-chemical research. The course consists of a mixture of lectures and exercises, with active participation of the students.
Admission
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Quantum mechanics: KJM2600 – Physical chemistry II - quantum chemistry and spectroscopy (continued), KJM5600 – Quantum Chemistry; mathematics: MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra and MAT1120 – Linear Algebra.
Teaching
The course comprises 30 hours of lectures and 30 hours of tutorials.
Examination
Oral exam.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.