Chemical Modelling: Seminar - B342007
Title: Seminář chemického modelování
Form of teaching: practicals
Guaranteed by: Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds (342)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2026
Duration in semesters: 1
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:2
E-Credits: summer s.:2
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, MC [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Maximum number of enrolled students: unlimited
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Repeated enrollment: - / - / - / 9
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Kaminský Jakub Ing. Ph.D.
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
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.
Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
Course completion requirements -

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)
Literature -

Recommended:

  • Frank Jensen . Introduction to Computational Chemistry, 2nd Edition. Chichester: Wiley-VCH, 624, s. ISBN 978-0-470-05804-6.
  • Schlick, Tamar. Molecular modeling and simulation, an interdisciplinary guide. New York: Springer, 2010, xviii, 723 s. s. ISBN 978-1-4419-6350-5.
  • Christoph Sotriffer, Raimund Mannhold, Hugo Kubinyi, Gerd Folkers . Virtual Screening: Principles, Challenges, and Practical Guidelines. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2011, 550 s. ISBN 978-3-527-63332-6.

Last update: Parkan Kamil (16.04.2025)
Teaching methods -

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)
Requirements to the exam -

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)
Syllabus -

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)
Learning resources -

http://www.vscht.cz/lam/new/nmr.pdf

Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)
Learning outcomes -

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)
Entry requirements -

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)
Registration requirements -

None

Last update: Kaminský Jakub (14.04.2026)