Chemistry: Molecular Quantum Mechanics

The course provides you with an advanced introduction to quantum mechanics and modern quantum chemistry. You will learn the theory and the approximations (methods) used to theoretically describe atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions.

Lectures and seminars are complemented by computer laboratory sessions where you use modern software to solve problems in general chemistry.

The course is offered both as part of a programme and as a standalone course.

The teaching includes lectures, seminars, computer laboratory sessions, and project work. Participation in computer laboratory sessions and project work, along with associated components, is mandatory.

Assessment is conducted through a written exam at the end of the course and through laboratory work and associated mandatory components.

Lectures and seminars

The theoretical part of the course covers two main areas: quantum mechanics and quantum chemistry. In quantum mechanics, you will learn about the fundamental equations that govern small particles. In quantum chemistry, you will gain insight into how these equations affect the behaviour of atoms and molecules.

The course covers the following areas: fundamentals of quantum mechanics, linear motion, rotational motion and the hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin, group theory and symmetry. You will also study approximations in quantum chemistry, atoms and molecules, computational chemistry, and receive an introduction to spectroscopy.

Computer laboratory sessions and project work

The course includes computer laboratory sessions where you will learn to use quantum chemistry software with graphical user interfaces. You will conduct practical exercises with group theory and use both semi-empirical and ab initio methods.

You will also undertake a small individual project focused on quantum chemistry.

Prerequisites

90 ECTS credits Science studies including knowledge corresponding to KEMA20 Chemistry: General Chemistry, 15 credits, KEMA01 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course, 7,5 credits, KEMA03 Biochemistry - Basic Course, 7.5 credits, KEMB09 Physical Chemistry - Basic Course, 15 credits, KEMM30 Molecular Driving Forces and Chemical Bonding 15 credits, and MATA02 Mathematics for Scientists, 15 credits. English 6/English Course B. OR 75 ECTS credits in physics including knowledge corresponding to FYSC11 Atomic and Molecular Physics 7.5 credits and FYSC13 Solid State Physics 7.5 credits, and 30 credits in mathematics. English 6/English Course B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 21,250
First payment: SEK 21,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.