Introduction to electronic structure methods
Summary
Repetition of the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and main numerical algorithms used for practical implementions. Basic principles of electronic structure methods:Hartree-Fock, many body perturbation theory, configuration interaction, coupled-cluster theory, density functional theory.
Content
Short repetition of the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and the main  numerical algorithms used for practical implementions. Basic principles  of electronic structure methods: Hartree-Fock, many body perturbation  theory, configuration interaction, coupled-cluster theory, density  functional theory. Overview of computational molecular modelling  techniques.  
Application of these techniques in a practical research project.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Manage basic theoretical concepts of electronic structure methods-
 - Carry out simple electronic structure calculations.
 - Manage basic theoretical concepts of electronic structure methods-
 - Carry out simple electronic structure calculations.
 
Transversal skills
- Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
 - Evaluate one's own performance in the team, receive and respond appropriately to feedback.
 - Make an oral presentation.
 - Write a scientific or technical report.
 
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and exercices on computers
Assessment methods
Ongoing controls as follow:
1/3 of final grade = 1 written exam in the middle of the semester
1/3 of final grade = 1 oral exam at the end of the semester
1/3 of final grade = average of the grades obtained on the weekly reports and questions asked on these reports.
Resources
Bibliography
 
Ressources en bibliothèque
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: mandatory
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional
 
- Semester: Fall
 - Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
 - Subject examined: Introduction to electronic structure methods
 - Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
 - Type: optional