Universität Wien

270037 UE Laboratory Course: Computer Graphics and Molecular Modelling (2020W)

4.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie
Continuous assessment of course work

Begleitender Besuch der VO 270073 Computergrafik und Molekulare Modellierung dringendst empfohlen!

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

The course will be held remotely during a period of 6 weeks, starting end of November. There are no fixed course times, so you can work through the course material at your own pace. The raw working time is approximately 10-12 half-days. In addition to smaller exercises, there will be a final task, for which a protocal has to be handed in. Ideally, participants will complete the course by Jan 15, 2021.
Question/Answer sessions and time slots on high end graphics machines in our lab will be scheduled (on demand) during the actual course (end of November 2020 to mid-January 2021)

The primary workt tool is your laptop / computer!

More information on Moodle and related platforms will follow shortly.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
Introduction to molecular graphics programs using VMD. Comparison of NMR and X-Ray structure of a protein.
Quantifying structural differences (RMSD, Secondary Structure
Assignment, hydrogen bond networks...). Introduction to some
of the advanced functions of VMD. "Nice"
representations of protein structures and movie making. A first introduction
into molecular mechanics calculations (CHARMM). Thereby, a focal point
is the correct set up of the system (adding missing coordinates, protonation
state of side chains in the protein and of the ligand).

Study aids: are handed out during the course (mostly in English, some in German).

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading: Continuous evaluation of participation in the course, combined with the protocol to be handed in at the end of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students know how to use molecular graphics programs to visualize information about a protein and to
explore differences in related structures. Basic concepts
of molecular mechanics calculations are used to complement structure based techniques.

Examination topics

Practical work at the computer

Reading list


Association in the course directory

TC-3, M205, M206, CHE II-6, CHE II-7

Last modified: Th 01.10.2020 09:10