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The course provides a practical introduction to modern methods of molecular modeling and computational chemistry, with a focus on freely available and academically licensed tools. Students will learn to predict the structures of organic compounds and their properties, such as spectra, reactivity, and interactions with biological targets. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of these methods in everyday laboratory practice in organic and medicinal chemistry.
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The course is conducted in the form of practical sessions, and attendance is mandatory. Students work with available software on assigned tasks, which result in submitted reports and a final project. An integral part of the course is e-learning support, including tutorials, presentations, and additional study materials.
Requirements for obtaining graded credit: • Submission of reports for practical assignments in the required quality • Completion and presentation of an independent project (including a written report) • Active participation in practical sessions Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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The course is taught in a computer lab in the form of practical sessions. It combines short theoretical introductions with the application of acquired knowledge to specific tasks using specialized software. Students work individually or in pairs to solve exercises focused on molecular modeling, output analysis, and result interpretation. An integral part of the course is an independent project that connects multiple topics into a comprehensive computational workflow.
Applied teaching methods: • Solving practical tasks using computational software (Avogadro, Gaussian, SwissADME, etc.) • Pair or small group work (cooperative learning) • Project-based learning (design, execution, and presentation of an independent modeling project) • Formative assessment and continuous feedback from the instructor • Interactive discussion and interpretation of results during sessions • E-learning support (tutorials, data files, presentations, self-study materials) Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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Requirements for obtaining the graded credit: • Submission of lab reports for practical assignments in an adequate quality • Completion and presentation of an independent project (including a written report) • Active participation in practical sessions
Assessment is based on: • Quality of submitted lab reports • Level of preparation and presentation of the project • Overall student engagement throughout the semester Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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1. Drawing and Interpretation of Chemical Structures – 2D molecular representations, stereochemistry, SMILES/InChI 2. Building and Converting 3D Structures – Conformer generation, working with molecular file formats 3. Geometry Optimization and Conformational Analysis – Energy profiles and structural stability of molecules 4. Property Prediction and ADMET Analysis – Physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetics, toxicity 5. Electronic Structure – Charge and Reactivity – Charge analysis, electrostatic maps, Fukui indices 6. Molecular Orbitals and UV-Vis Spectra – HOMO-LUMO gap, optical properties, orbital visualization 7. Spectroscopic Properties I – NMR, IR, Raman – Simulation and interpretation of classical spectra 8. Spectroscopic Properties II – Conformational Effects, Chiroptical Spectra – CD, VCD, and ORD spectra in relation to structure 9. Basics of Molecular Dynamics (MD) – Molecular motion over time, trajectories, complex stability 10. Protein Structures – Preparation, Mutation, Comparison – Working with PDB files, active site analysis, structural overlays 11. Structure Prediction – AlphaFold and Homology Modeling – 3D structure generation from sequence 12. Molecular Docking and Binding Affinity Estimation – Ligand–protein binding, docking scores, affinity calculations 13. Independent Project – Design and Workflow – Application of acquired skills on a selected case study 14. Independent Project – Presentation and Submission – Presentation of results and final report Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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http://www.vscht.cz/lam/new/nmr.pdf Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe and apply fundamental principles of computational chemistry in the modeling of organic molecules and their interactions with biological targets. They will be able to construct and analyze 2D and 3D molecular structures, optimize their geometry, evaluate conformational stability, and predict physicochemical and biologically relevant properties (e.g., solubility, toxicity, protein affinity).
Students will gain proficiency in using tools for electronic structure calculations, spectral prediction (NMR, UV-Vis, IR, CD), protein structure handling, and molecular docking. They will also be able to design and carry out a basic computational workflow, including molecule design, optimization, and interaction analysis with a target structure. Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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Basic knowledge of organic chemistry, chemical structures, and principles of molecular interactions. Familiarity with general concepts of physics and chemical thermodynamics (e.g., energy, equilibrium, intermolecular forces). Basic understanding of analytical chemistry, mathematics, and computer skills. Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
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