Course content

The course provides an introduction to advanced quantum chemistry with emphasis on the underlying theory and derivation of the most important electronic-structure methods, including Hartree-Fock theory, density-functional theory, coupled-cluster theory, and multiconfiguration theory. 

Learning outcome

Upon course completion you can:

  • account for the Born-Oppenheimer approximation
  • account for electron correlation, including static and dynamic correlation
  • use second quantization to describe operators and wave functions
  • explain the differences between wave function theories and density-functional theory
  • derive equations for determining wave functions and estimate their computational cost
  • explain the foundations of molecular potential-energy surfaces and their applications within chemistry

Admission to the course

Students admitted at UiO must apply for courses in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

KJM2601 – Fysikalsk kjemi II - kvantekjemi og spektroskopi, and a minimum knowledge in mathematics corresponding to MAT1050 – Mathematics for Applications 1 and 1060 or equivalent.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course duration is one semester. The teaching includes:

  • 45 hours of lectures and
  • 30 hours of exercises.

It is mandatory to attend the first lecture (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture, otherwise your course registration will be cancelled.

Examination

  • Final oral exam which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: KJM9600 – Quantum Chemistry

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed exam at the beginning of the next semester.

New examinations are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.

We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Mar. 19, 2024 4:56:09 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn

Teaching may be canceled if less than 5 students apply. It will still be possible for students to complete compulsory activities and exams if they wish.

The course is cancelled Autumn 2023

Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)