Introduction to Protein Modeling

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This course provides a practical introduction to the theory and methods of molecular modeling and computational chemistry as it pertains to modeling large biological molecules such as proteins. Hands-on experience will be obtained by all attendees in doing molecular mechanics and modeling dynamic systems (molecular dynamics). Recommended prereq: Biochem 4511. Prereq: 2310, 2510, 2610, or 2910H; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. 5420 Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds U G 1½ Exploration of the use of spectroscopic techniques for the determination of the structure of organic molecules, including UV/vis, IR, NMR, and MS. Prereq: 2520 (253), 2620 (253), or 2920H (253H), or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 632.