CHEM 181: Introduction to Biomolecular Simulation

[4 units]

Uses lectures and laboratory exercises to teach the principles and practice of molecular modeling with a focus on simulations of biological macromolecules. Topics to be covered include classical molecular dynamics, molecular mechanics, docking, and visualization. The laboratories will involve simulations of systems including water, DNA, and proteins.

Prerequisite: (BIO 001 or equivalent exam) and (CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H) and (MATH 011 or MATH 021 or equivalent exam) and (PHYS 008 or PHYS 008H or PHYS 018 or equivalent exam) and (MATH 015 or CSE 020 or BIO 180 or equivalent exam). Discussion, Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with BIO 181. Conjoined with CHEM 281, QSB 281.

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CHEM 181: Introduction to Biomolecular Simulation